It's official...

I did it.
I have my Master's Degree.
Now what?

How does one who loves to write, who finds ethics and leadership theory fascinating, and who can't see herself leaving education fit it all together into the ultimate job?

Become a consultant. Freelance. Sign on to work where I won't be jammed into some cubicle and governed by a single-paragraph job description.

June is always a month of change for me. This year I turned 33 and hit the decade mark in my marriage. We're six months away from last December, and I think my head is on pretty straight again. I'm not about to leap into a new adventure because of anything but because looks interesting.

Yesterday I took a leap few expected: I signed on as a PartyLite rep. Yes, it's true... I'm a candle-chick.  Full disclosure: I did it for the discount.  I'm not buying that schtick about being my own boss and building an empire.  They're candles, and it's a pyramid scheme.  

Believe me, this is not a career change.  If I make a few extra bucks, great. (Doubtful.)  I still enjoy teaching very much. I change courses every twelve weeks, my reputation is well-established, and students actually ask to be in my classes. This term's mid-quarter students are a dream come true, and the two hours we meet each day fly by...  but, well, they're candles....