I've been in a rut lately, where I know I want to go back to school (fingers crossed for August!) ... but I didn't know what I wanted to do.

Finally, I have figured it out!

I will be going to the local community college starting in August (as long as I can save up $500 or so for books this summer) ... to get my AA. After that, I will transfer to one of the local schools (though I am not sure, there might be a relocation in sight for a different Florida school) for my BS.

I am going to go into a career as a Child Life Specialist, with a concentration in Pediatric Oncology.

I don't know if I have mentioned her before, but last summer I met a three year old named Peyton who is fighting a very brave fight against Leukemia. Needless to say, this little girl touched my soul. From the moment I met her, I knew I wanted to do SOMETHING to help children with cancer ... I just didn't know what.

Pretty much, what my job will be ... I will be there to help the kids and the entire family. You're in the hospital working with these kids, something to me that's so extremely important.

I was talking to Peyton's mom about it ... and she told me I would be amazing at this. I got pretty excited getting the "thumbs up" from a cancer mom. I'm pretty sure she has some insight in this.

So ... I can't wait to start school. I haven't been this thrilled with a course in my life ... probably since finding out I was gonna be a momma.

So, if you all that pray could say a quick one for my friend Peyton ... she's such an inspiration ... and I'll always be thankful for meeting this little girl.