Taking Control of My Life

So since this is my first blog, I thought I would give a little information on to why I am here. My name is Jessica and I am going back to school this Spring after having 5 years off. I graduated High School in 2002 and went to Alma College to study Theater and Business. I was only there for a year before I decided it wasn't for me.
At the time I was working at McDonalds. I started there in 2001 and my 2003 I was in management. In my mind I didn't need school. I was working my way up in the company and it would be better to put more effort into that then spend time in school. I was also in a serious relationship with my now husband Andy. Looking back I just skipped over a big chunk of my life and went right to the Married, working part.
Working at McDonalds was nice, at first. I was making lots of money and moving up at a reasonable pace. At the time my $30,000 salary was a lot. But I grew to hate the job. I hated being in charge of very unmotivated people and trying to get them to do what you needed them to do. I was tired of the fast pace and not getting rewarded for doing a good job. I really hated customers at that point too. Ones who would complain about stuff just to complain. (I once had someone call our 800 number becuase her food was too hot!)
So a few months ago I decided to do something about it. I put in my two weeks (surprised everyone there) and my husband and I moved two hours away to Grand Rapids. I got a part time job as a teller at a credit union and spent the better parts of my days trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life.
I knew I wanted kids soon. I wanted to be a stay at home mom, or at least say at home as much as possible. But I also wanted to set a good example for my kids. I want to be able to tell them that I did go to college and I did suceed in something. Well I've always liked numbers and I loved watching our financial advisors at the credit union make someone's life so much better by helping them invest thier money. (I saw an 86 year old man in tears the other day becuase he worked his way up to nothing and now on his death bed has over a million dollers) I decided that is what I want to do. I want to help people do smart things with thier money.
So I'm going back to school next month. In 3 years I will have my BA in Accounting and even if I don't use it right away and I choose to stay home and raise some kids, I will know that I did it. And when my kids are older and I am ready to start my career, I will have that degree ready and have that motivation to go out and get what I want!