It's Here!

The long-awaited tax refund has finally graced my bank account with his presence for a few blissful hours. Now it's traveling through cyper space once more to the University of Tennessee's School of Information Sciences. Well, I was rich for a moment. Alas, such is the price of education.


With my goal in site, I can breathe easier. For one more semester I have narrowly avoided taking out a loan. My summer class is paid for in full. The leafy green thermometer to the left reflects this amazing accomplishment. With all of your help (and the $$ boost from the government) I am well on my way to making this summer both educational and mind-bogglingly awesome.

Of course, I am painfully aware that this summer is a mere two months of my life, and a small percentage of my post-graduate education. For this reason, I've filled out and submitted my FAFSA form in hopes of government aid, as well as applied for several scholarships through the University. I will also keep this blog going in order to update you on my monetary progress as well as my self-betterment process throughout the fall semester and beyond.

So, here's what's on tap for the summer.

Picture Book Graduate Course - PAID!
American Library Association National Conference in D.C. - PAID!
Infinitus Harry Potter Conference - Almost PAID!
Poland/Prague - Who the hell knows?

Well, if I get in, I only need $600 more. If I don't get in, I'll probably kick something... and roll over the remaining money to savings account for my Fall Semester web design class. Yes, I am quite excited.

Thank you to everyone who's been reading and helping me on my journey. I've come a long way from zero dollars and zero plans. Come on, guys. We're almost there.