I can't believe I'm even writing this...but I applied to my first graduate program yesterday.
I'm still living with brain cancer, even with a mass up there, chugging along on my IDH1 inhibitor since 6/19, but I've finally realized how resilient I am. That I shouldn't hold back on my dreams. Wow, what a concept, to just go for it! I'm great at that with cancer, now it's time to translate it further into all aspects of my life.
I know that even if I have to do more treatments, more brain surgeries, that I will be okay, and that I will always strive for more, to actualize my dreams in every moment. It's SO exciting!!
I'm nervous as hell, but in the best possible way. The program you ask? (Oh wait, no one did, and that's ok, I'm an over share-er.) It's a Masters of Social Work, with the ultimate goal of being able to assist cancer patients more thoroughly.
I've been counseling patients, connecting them with resources for over 14 years, and hopefully, soon, I can do it professionally.
I can't believe I'm doing this, I kind of want to hide my face. Instead, I will smile from ear to ear, and enjoy my life to the fullest. I will take every opportunity to live and experience it all.
Please wish me luck!
