Education, part two

So I have decided on my Ph.D.  I have decided that I absolutely want to do it, and to go after the "brass ring".  I have submitted my application, and the TON of associated paperwork to Pace.  The degree is a Doctor of Professional Studies in Computing (DPS, Computing).  

The interesting thing is that I have been asked "why" I am going for my doctorate degree.  I can't say that I have a good, compelling reason that everyone understands.  In fact, my best reason is "just because", or "because I am not done yet".  I feel like I am on a roll, and don't want to stop, knowing that if I do, I probably will not start again.  At this point, I feel like school is something that I should be doing, and when I have a break between classes or between degrees, I feel kinda empty, like I have all of this idle time that isn't being used.  Most people would take the opportunity to relax, build something, go on vacation, etc.  I read.  I read everything I can get my hands on.  I learn on my own.  I have become OBSESSED with learning everything.  

I am also looking forward to publishing work that is my own, and to be able to advance my ideas in the computing industry.  I constantly feel like I struggle against every organization I work for, pushing for the ideals in computing that make sense.  The use and adoption of technology for the purpose of automation and solution provision, and not because it is easy, fun or "cool and shiny".  Not all problems can be solved with bits and bytes, but complex business processes can be automated so that time is not spent on  the repetitive tasks, the menial tasks, but instead, value is what drives technology adoption, and not Microsoft, or Dell.   l

But enough of that for now.  Wish me luck!