I have spent the majority of my online time over the past week or so doing research, some of it which I have shared here.

And I'm loving it.

Sure, initially I felt silly as I brought forth the subject of an "essay" I'm working on to individuals in conversation who are well aware that I am not currently enrolled in school. But now that I have found a rhythm, things have flowed, and most of my research has been pretty fruitful. Sure, I will have to come back later for source citations. Sure, I have a lot more work left to do than what I have already done. But I will have an end product that will stand by itself and show my abilities as an "amateur" historian. While it won't get me any academic accolades, it may come in handy should the opportunity ever arise for me to complete my schooling; I am certainly hoping so at least.

At the very least it means there will be certain areas of history where my children are EXTREMELY well versed by the time they're ready for college.

Hmm, living vicariously through otherss MIGHT be the way to go here (lol)