Getting Started

So, I know it's been awhile since I've posted here. It's a good thing I have a small handful of faithful readers (hi, mom), because you can't get angry at me for not posting.

Spring is here, and the days are seriously flying by (again, is this what it's like to get older?). Work has a lot to do with it, but weekends have been full, too..... there was an officer ball, Easter, film festival, blah blah blah.

I also made a choice.

I finally decided to go back to school (nights/weekends). I have begun studying for my GMAT and submitted my application materials to the University of Iowa to get my MBA. (Please let me get in UI, or I'll feel really dumb for telling everyone!)

I have been stewing over this choice for 6 years now. I knew I wanted to keep going with school, but wanted to make a choice that felt right with my skills and career path (see previous post where I whine about the fact that it's too late to just start over. Not for everyone, but for me it is.)

One day last month, it just hit me. Although work is challenging, I'm loving it. I'm learning a lot, and marketing is my calling. It's creative-meets-analytics (and I thought I wanted to be a lawyer?) I want to really invest in this career path. Show it I'm serious.

So, I'm DOING IT, people. And it feels great. I'm scared to death of the math I'll encounter again, but I'm nerdy-excited to start school. I'm going to be really busy, and at times stressed, and I'll have to say no to shopping trips and dinners now and then so I can pay for tuition. (Again, if by some chance a UI admission official is reading this blog, please please admit me.... as you can see, mentally, I'm already PAYING TUITION).

I submitted my materials in true Kate fashion, though. Whipped through the application and essays in a few hours, and didn't hardly read them more than twice. Then regretted not being more careful. Ah, gees. I better just trust that since I write for a living, I'm sure it will be at least 80% OK.

I take the GMAT in early June. I should know a few weeks after that if I've made it! Shooting for Fall 2012 admission.

This does not mean I'm a Hawkeye, though.