Danny and the Dinosaur
My favorite book as a young child was Danny and the Dinosaur.
I had every word memorized before I could read. It is a great story about imagination, the museum, and being a great team player.
Danny was a young child filled with hope, folly, and imagination. The dinosaur made all his wildest dreams come true.
Today I went to orientation at Fayetteville State University. I'm a college student again. As I sat waiting for the program to start, I thought of Danny and the dinosaur.
Irony I'm majoring in English, and I'm a publisher, so naturally, a book came to mind. I was feeling pre-historic. It's been over 25 years since I was in school full time. Technology makes everything happen at the speed of light. However, people assume that you know exactly where to go and what to do. (In the appropriate order)
I was experiencing a bit of anxiety around the logistics.
I'm the type of person who wants a plan, desires updates, and assessment. I felt that I was going at this alone, and quite uninformed, and did not feel supported by the staff. (Because I was asking the right questions to the wrong people)
The program is an online degree program. They requested that we all attend an in person orientation. The university is 2.5 hours from my home. I decided to attend.
I'm so glad I did.
I sat there over 3 hours listening to the departments and the program directors explain what they do, and how to reach them with questions and concerns. The program was well organized and informative. I was impressed and felt honored to be apart of this historic university that was producing quality education in a streamlined affordable and accessible way. I left confident and aware of how to access the right people for the right things.
From that moment, all my technology worked, I had an ID, and retrieved all my assigned books. It was official, I was an adult student. I felt like a kid again. But I also felt like a time trapped prehistoric kid.
Our school mascot is the Bronco. I am a broncosaurus!
The reality is that I am surrounded by adult learners who are my age. It is never too late to finish what you started and be MORE. Also, even though I have humility about returning, I'm proud of myself, and the journey that led me to this time and place.
I think Danny and the dinosaur was the first thing I remember studying. I was mesmerized by the Dinosaur's curiosity and magic.
Our inner child is forever infinite and doesn't know age. It always wants to see tigers, lions, and bears! The inner child in me wants ice cream, and to play. I want a fun and a loyal "bestie" to make all those things happen with me.
Now this inner child wants grace and acceptance to expand and finish what they started 20 years ago. Today, I'm honoring this child, and allowing her to grow, because she is ready. I'm proud of my journey. I try not to regret, but this was one thing I wish I had completed much sooner in my journey. By the grace of God, now is the time.
I'm less worried about going back to school because I feel supported at FSU. I'm am more determined and confident than ever before In my chosen career paths. I always say mortgage chose me. It did, and I was good at it. Now I get to choose, and be good at a few things.
As I build my path forward in publishing and procurement, I will do so with the curiosity and magic that both Danny and the Dinosaur brought to life. I am already experiencing that excitement and glee of reading my favorite childhood book. My ego maybe feeling a slight bit shamed and aged, but my inner child is full of JOY! There is no time like the present to become your highest self.
#lifeofbliss #dannyandthedinosaur
#FSU
#Broncos #broncosaurus
I had every word memorized before I could read. It is a great story about imagination, the museum, and being a great team player.
Danny was a young child filled with hope, folly, and imagination. The dinosaur made all his wildest dreams come true.
Today I went to orientation at Fayetteville State University. I'm a college student again. As I sat waiting for the program to start, I thought of Danny and the dinosaur.
Irony I'm majoring in English, and I'm a publisher, so naturally, a book came to mind. I was feeling pre-historic. It's been over 25 years since I was in school full time. Technology makes everything happen at the speed of light. However, people assume that you know exactly where to go and what to do. (In the appropriate order)
I was experiencing a bit of anxiety around the logistics.
I'm the type of person who wants a plan, desires updates, and assessment. I felt that I was going at this alone, and quite uninformed, and did not feel supported by the staff. (Because I was asking the right questions to the wrong people)
The program is an online degree program. They requested that we all attend an in person orientation. The university is 2.5 hours from my home. I decided to attend.
I'm so glad I did.
I sat there over 3 hours listening to the departments and the program directors explain what they do, and how to reach them with questions and concerns. The program was well organized and informative. I was impressed and felt honored to be apart of this historic university that was producing quality education in a streamlined affordable and accessible way. I left confident and aware of how to access the right people for the right things.
From that moment, all my technology worked, I had an ID, and retrieved all my assigned books. It was official, I was an adult student. I felt like a kid again. But I also felt like a time trapped prehistoric kid.
Our school mascot is the Bronco. I am a broncosaurus!
The reality is that I am surrounded by adult learners who are my age. It is never too late to finish what you started and be MORE. Also, even though I have humility about returning, I'm proud of myself, and the journey that led me to this time and place.
I think Danny and the dinosaur was the first thing I remember studying. I was mesmerized by the Dinosaur's curiosity and magic.
Our inner child is forever infinite and doesn't know age. It always wants to see tigers, lions, and bears! The inner child in me wants ice cream, and to play. I want a fun and a loyal "bestie" to make all those things happen with me.
Now this inner child wants grace and acceptance to expand and finish what they started 20 years ago. Today, I'm honoring this child, and allowing her to grow, because she is ready. I'm proud of my journey. I try not to regret, but this was one thing I wish I had completed much sooner in my journey. By the grace of God, now is the time.
I'm less worried about going back to school because I feel supported at FSU. I'm am more determined and confident than ever before In my chosen career paths. I always say mortgage chose me. It did, and I was good at it. Now I get to choose, and be good at a few things.
As I build my path forward in publishing and procurement, I will do so with the curiosity and magic that both Danny and the Dinosaur brought to life. I am already experiencing that excitement and glee of reading my favorite childhood book. My ego maybe feeling a slight bit shamed and aged, but my inner child is full of JOY! There is no time like the present to become your highest self.
#lifeofbliss #dannyandthedinosaur
#FSU
#Broncos #broncosaurus
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