Back to Basics

Well, the kid has decided to re-enroll in school. For no other reason than to get a financial aid check and defer my student loans. This weekend I was freaking out because I realized that I would have to pay almost $600 a month in student loan payments. I went into brainstorm mode, and decided that I would go ahead and take a few classes so I can defer the payments.

I suppose the financial aid hustle is viable to other alternatives. Apparently, there aren't too many ways to make extra money out here that don't involve compromising one's dignity. So I just went with what I knew: school.

I'm turning into what my mom calls a "professional student." Not a professional student in the sense of one who is pursuing a professional degree, but one who is going to school to avoid the responsibilities of real life. I'm not ready for all the responsibilities that come with being an adult. But then again, when is anyone ever ready?

Ready or not, I'm deferring those godforsaken student loan payments as long as I can. I'll probably have 3 master's degrees and a certificate in every damn subject at Santa Monica college, but at least I won't be getting dicked out of $600 a month for the next 20 years.