Who? Me worry?

I am almost through with my first draft of my admission essay for UNC-Greensboro. I have to say, this is one of the hardest things I have ever tried to write. It's just not easy to write something about yourself, good or bad.

It's a bit unnerving, to think of going back to school after all these years. I remember how bad I wanted to finish, and here I am looking at doing it again! With today's economy though, it just makes sense right now. It's better to be well-rounded and have as many assets to offer an employer as possible, just to try to hang onto the job you have. I see my parents getting ready to retire and a large chunk of their retirement is already gone, due to market downturns and poor retail sales. It's downright scary.

Things like this make me start to wonder about how hings will be five to ten years from now. Will the economy return to it's past over indulgences? I don't believe so. I believe people have become more cost-conscience and are watching their money much more closely. We will eventually have an upswing and things will get better, but I don't think they'll ever be the same.

I have hope, for all those in my current classes, that there will be ample opportunities awaiting them after school. I hope they will visit me someday to say they are thriving and the outlook is bright. I hope...