Introduction, Fall 2008

This will be my blog for Jour61.  I've chosen my blog title as a reference to my long-ongoing attempts to complete my education:  Early Attempt #1 (leaning in the direction of film editing) was unexpectedly interrupted by motherhood; Attempt #2 was geared specifically toward receiving a quick certification in something I could do to make a living, however dull (medical billing); Attempt #3 aimed for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (Photography emphasis), and was interrupted by my critical need to remain employed.

I have a short window of opportunity during which I am able to significantly cut back on my work hours.  For a little while (and for the first time in twenty years) I'll be able to take more than two classes per semester... and I have probably overloaded myself this semester as a result!  I have just switched my major to Journalism, with a minor in Professional and Technical Writing.  My degree focus will be in the Photojournalism sequence, because photography continues to be my primary area of expressive and professional interest.