Well, I'm back. I'm at UB. And I love it! It is a little difficult with the insanity that I call my life but I'm managing pretty well. I'm taking three classes, in addition to everything else I have going on. If you don't have all the extras in your life, my advice is to finish your degree now! Get it out of the way before the insanities of life hit you. You will be much happier you did.
Now, I must talk about this insane snow. Not the fact that it snowed so much, that's just nature and we have no control. I want to talk more about Baltimore City's insane snow removal process. I know that the City has to remove the snow and I'm extremely appreciative about it but what is up with them doing it during rush hour? Is there a particular reason for that? My 15-20 minute commute from Woodlawn to Woodberry has turned into 45 minutes to an hour! Is anyone else pulling double duty on their drive home?
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I work in Ellicott City and the drive is horrendous. I previously lived and attended college in Myrtle Beach, so let me say now that I absolutely hate snow. Can't wait until it's gone but I think that Ms. Rawlings has done an excellent job given the fact that she was just promoted to Mayor and was immediately faced with a crisis.
Welcome aboard, Marni! So glad you've decided to come back to school and to do it at UB. Thanks for the inspirational words. And as for the commute, let's not even talk about it. It gets my blood pressure up just thinking about it.
Unfortunately, the snow is just as bad for those of us who walk/take public transit to school. I have fallen twice on my way to school this week, and showing up with wet clothes and a sore arm is a rough start to the day. Can't wait for some too melt!
Hi Marni!
I think it's awesome that you came back to school :] And I, like Giordana, am happy that you chose UB.
I'm commuting from Violetville, closer to Catonsville, Arbutus, and Ellicott City. It's pretty bad. Maryland has no idea how to deal with this much snow! Doing removal during rush hour is a pain!
And Spencer! I feel for you! I'm a klutz! I've fallen down my stone steps a few times, I've fallen out of my fathers truck, I've fallen pretty much anywhere and everywhere - even at UB :( haha.
Thank you everyone for the kudos on returning to college and for choosing UB. It was right time and I made the best decision.
@Spencer: I feel your pain. Even walking from the garage to campus is difficult. The sidewalks are pretty clean but the curbs are terrible.
hi, marni :) sucks about your commute; being in traffic for that long sucks. i went to undergrad in central PA so i got spoiled by their snow crews. although, that also meant we never had snow days lol. getting around for me hasn't been horrible, but it really makes me miss PA
Welcome Marni. I think I have found a friend in you ! I too am a 30 something years young, wife, mother, step-mother, government employee, Corporate Communication major and yes coming back after a long hiatus from a Baltimore college (now University) on west side...hint hint !!!! And you are so right about getting it done early before LIFE hits you. I struggled with the thought of leaving my 2 yr old son in the evenings to try to gain something for me but I'm back and I'm trying. One class, one semester at a time. I can't wait for the day I'm in your shoes of needing only two more classes. You go girl !
As for the commute...Lord. My usual 20 minute ride from downtown to the sitter, at it's peak took 90 minutes and quite a few detours after Officer Friendly and his snow removal buds shut down Edmondson Avenue and eventually made everyone make a u-turn and head back towards downtown since absolutely no side street was even remotely passable. The last major storm like this back in 96 I think, I was trapped in a dorm room. That too was a mess since the workers paid to feed us couldn't get there !!!
Thank you, Charlene! I'm finding there are more of us 30+'s here at UB than I thought. That is what I love about this school--diversity.
The sacrifices we make returning to college are high: leaving the kids, no sleep, not to mention the leaning tower of laundry! It's all worth it. It's something I had to do for me because I felt like I was getting lost in everyone else. Finishing college is my chance to close this chapter of my life.
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