Exploring The Backroads: Public History with Jessica Hanson

I'm not posting this on any "public" social media yet! I always have hesitations about things that I sincerely care about! I have gone to college STRAIGHT since I graduated high school in 2006.  I went straight into college less than 3 months later; it was NOT easy. I am not discussing "difficulties" academically. I was never a "straight A" student; however, I really only struggled in math. I am referring to finances. I had to WORK. 2+ jobs EVERY semester (including summers)—and keep up my studies!  I was enthusiastic, and in fact naive! I thought you work HARD and then something "falls into your lap." My journey has been both elating, frustrating, heartbreaking, fun, and scary!  It may sound cliche now...but I am sincerely grateful for ALL my struggles during my educational/professional journey: including adult chicken pox, being robbed at gunpoint at a former job, financial struggles, romantic struggles, etc... So many times I w...

Setbacks are all part of the life journey, right? I woke up in the middle of the night; I felt something was odd. I try my best to budget my money, while still taking college classes, working limited hours to gain experience in my desired field I am so passionate about, and paying off student loans...all while feeling a bit "too old" to be doing so. I'll be turning another year older in exactly 1 week! Therefore, when something interferes with my hard earned finances, it truly upsets me. I received a notification that was truly upsetting in the wee hours of this morning.  I hope it is resolved soon. It is one of those errors you checked for. Double checked for. Had verification. Then, there was some nonchalant communication afterwards, even though you know you were not "in the wrong." We shall see how this pans out.  I see a lack of sleep in my near future. :/   I am a huge "word" person as an English person.  set·back ˈsetˌbak/ n...