Sometimes while I'm sitting at the computer, or watching television, or faking interest in someone else's conversation, it dawns on me. I have my Masters. It truly is an amazing feeling. Being the first person on either side of my family (with the exception of my Dad's Dad) to graduate from college was a huge accomplishment for me. Now, being the first person on either side (period) to graduate with a Masters is even more important. I am so grateful that I had parents who encouraged me to succeed in Education. It is my love of learning (even though Casey would disagree with that statement...he thinks I'd rather watch reality television than pick up a book) that has brought me this far. I just wish having your Masters was recognized somehow. If people with Doctorate degrees are called "Doctor," why aren't people with their Masters' degree called "Master?"In some ways, having the “Master” title might be more awesome than being called “Doctor”.
I feel like I've earned that title, and people should start using it. I also feel like I've earned the right to start wearing bow ties. And so I have been. A bow tie is grown up and sophisticated, just like a person with a Masters degree is.
From now on please refer to me as Master Brandon, especially if you see me in a bow tie.
