Is it really worth it?

As educators we aim to create "lifelong learners" who are instilled with a desire to strive for excellence. What the heck does that mean anyway? As I submitted my final paper for one of the three graduate course which I took this semester, causing myself and my wonderful family plenty of added stress, I felt a sense of relief...then I began having really insane thoughts! Ideas like should I pursue a degree in administration next or go for my national certification??? Any sane person would not be having these thoughts, but yet I am! There is something about interacting with similar minded peers, those who are constantly striving to improve their teaching strategies, which brings me a kind of high... so, I probably will commit myself to engaging in one of my insane ideas despite what common sense is telling me! Before I do any of those things, I think I'll find a focus for my blog..