The Long Climb

It came to my realization that pursuing a Masters degree is an earned effort and not a given one. Unlike undergraduate days, one can easily slug through the years and have a degree after a certain amount of years. But, no one can really cheat their way through a postgraduate degree. I have profound respect for those who completed their Masters and also, for those who mount the final climb in education - a post doctoral degree. 

I feel pretty lonely at times too. My peers are accelerating in their careers but I am still pretty much static. But, when I am doing what I need to do - reading those lengthy journals, navigating my way through my research, scraping for freelance jobs to get me through the month, I realized, however painful, I still love what I do. 

Then, perhaps, by intention, at where I am, I am given the beautiful realization that I have a strong support system. I think, no one can have everything at the same time. So, this part of my life is where I need to compromise on certain areas. But, if you were to lay out different cards for me to choose, I am still going to stick through. At least, till I finish what I've started.

It is a long climb but I am looking forward for the great view up there.