Changing Gears…Again

Focusing on Matters of the Heart

Well…things are most certainly changing around here. It may be apparent from the page tabs, but if not, a quick look at my updated “About” page, will bring you quickly up to speed.

No, it’s not the first time that there’s been a change of direction on this blog (in fact, I’ve lost count of how many changes there have actually been!), but the difference is that this new direction has been brewing in the back of my mind for quite some time.

This one’s not just a whim or a “follow the shiny objects” phase.

Nope, this time I’m just taking further action on something that’s been in the works for the past couple of months. And I’m ready to spill the beans…

I’m going to Medical School.

Well, actually, I’m still in the application stage, trying to get into a pre-med program, because my undergraduate degree was not at all science-based. It was in the arts. So now, I need to take about a year and acquire all the science and math credits I’ll need for the Medical School application next year.

When I started this journey a few months ago, I asked my husband not to tell anyone what I was up to. I don’t know why, but I was nervous about announcing my plans. I guess it was the old doubts about my commitment, my ability, my worthiness, etc. creeping in.

But that was so 5 minutes ago.

For some reason, I felt comfortable enough to tell my mother about my plans while I was on vacation and once I’d told her, it seemed that I couldn’t stop telling people. I was not tentative and with each passing day I became more certain that I was headed in the exact direction that was meant for me.

I expected people to be surprised at my announcement, but no one was. The overwhelming response from friends and family that I’ve told has been “That just seems so you!”

But the most encouraging thing by far has been my husband’s unwavering support. I know I couldn’t do what I’m planning to do without his help and partnership in caring for our girls and I am so very grateful.

Even though blog posts will still contain stuff about my life as a blogger and mom, I’ll now be writing about my journey to pre-med, med school…and beyond. That being said, last Wednesday saw the submission of my first completed application to a pre-med program, Loyola Marymount University. Woohoo!!

And so the journey begins…

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Tisha Berg is a wife, mom, blogger and freelance copywriter, among many other things. This blog is a personal journal of her journey as she balances family, work and school life. To keep in touch with Tisha, Follow Biz Mommy on Twitter, "Like" Biz Mommy on Facebook and/or get notified of new posts by subscribing.

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