I know, I know

Its been a long time since I have been here. I just never feel like my life is that interesting that I have something to talk about on a regular basis. But, now, here I am.
I am at the point now with school that I am looking forward to graduation & becoming certified in the field of Health Information Technology. In 9 or 10 months I may actually have credentials listed after my name. If my efforts could be a part of anything to bring about health care reform in our country I would feel better about the degree. But I'm otherwise quite sure that I have improved myself, if no one else, by making my first real effort towards a college degree. Jury is out on where I will go with this AAS degree. I'd like to continue toward some sort of BS degree, but I don't know what kind, so I think I'll just be happy to have accomplished what I have.
Making my studies easier has at the same time brought me closer (I know, how much closer could I be?) to Mom & Dad. I've taken up space in Dad's library to study. It feels good to just be there on an almost daily basis. Dad & I talk. I can hear Mom walking around upstairs. I watch their shenanigans - I'm telling you, I no longer have any doubt where our crazy sense of humor comes from!
The best thing is talking to Dad. I've always been able to talk to Mom, but never felt like I had anything to say that Dad was interested in. I mean he has always been interested in my kids and we could always talk about how they were doing, but beyond that I just didn't have much else I felt I could to relate with. Ted, Bill & Phil always had golf, sports & other guy stuff to talk about and I always felt a little left out, but just could not, and still cannot relate to GOLF! Ugh. That's all I have to say to that! And I always felt like my "girl" opinions on football & other sports were not worth the time of day to them. Now that I have learned to study, and to research and to learn, I find it just fascinating to talk to Dad about things & listen to his perspective and feel that I have something valuable to contribute to the conversation. I love being in the office & knowing that he's there working on something in his office, as I'm working on my studies in the library.
I wish that I could be as passionate about my field of study as he is about the law. I don't see how until real health care equity exists for all citizens of the country. If I could find a way to dedicate my efforts toward that end, I would be truly excited. I'm keeping my eyes & ears open, and I'll continue to learn.