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What do I want to be when I grow up?   (7 comments, 76 views) Friday, 19 May 2006

Well, do I have to grow up?  I used to think I wanted to go into computers.  I thought they were so cool.  My dad is in computers and growing up we always had terminals and then pc's around the house.  I was just about the coolest thing in the neighborhood (late 70's) because I could go on the computer and play games.  Remember this is in the days that VCRs and Pong were just starting. 

Well, fast forwrd to college.  Computer class not so much fun.  My brain just doesn't really work that way.  So I ended up switching to Econ.  Thought maybe a stockbroker.  Then I started doing research for one of my professors, on information sciences and how computers and technology were affecting the economy.  Wow, I was hooked.  Off to library school to become a professional librarian.   Going to graduate school was the best thing I ever did for myself.  I gained so much self confidence, I loved my classes, I was able to use computers to find information.  I received my MLIS (Masters of Library and Information Science) and had a great time. 

Well, then I had children.  Yes, 9 months after graduation my ds was born.  I never got to work outside of the school.  I did a short internship and then became a stay at home mom.  I don't regret giving up a career for my children.  They are the best thing that ever happened to me.  And besides, I can search the web like nobody's business. 

 


 
Great blog. I think we can all search the web like nobodies business, problem is we spent all our time on here. LOL
20-May-2006 @ 7:05:47am
 
Oh wow! Great blog. I've always thought librarians were awesome. I guess b/c I read a ton and they find me everything I want to read! I don't regret staying home with my kids either.
20-May-2006 @ 8:27:12am
 
This was a great blog. It's something I've been reflecting on lately about how happy I am about being a SAHM. I never really got to complete my college though. I'm having so much fun being a MOM. =)
20-May-2006 @ 8:31:29am
 
Now see I would have never thought of being a librarian and have to admit I never knew there was library college. Someday, when the kids get older, maybe you can return to it. for now though, enjoy the kids. :)
20-May-2006 @ 1:54:18pm
 
Great Blog!!
20-May-2006 @ 3:42:20pm
 
When I was a girl my second most favorite thing to do was to hang out in the library! Loved your blog!
20-May-2006 @ 6:14:46pm
 
Cool blog!! You have two great professions under your belt.
23-May-2006 @ 9:26:35pm