<p>Wow, Calmom! What a wonderful story. You've pretty much convinced me that with imagination and drive, a person can find meaningful work and personal fulfillment without a college degree. I wish someone would write a book, outlining the types of steps a gifted and motivated person like, Devotedlila should take to start on the road to unconventional success (think you're up to the task?). </p>
<p>Of course, as others have pointed out, not everyone is suited for such a path. I think the majority of people still need to follow a more cookie-cutter plan to build their futures. Education has long proven to be a reliable way for the majority of us, who are lacking in vision and extraordinary talent, to finance an above average lifestyle. </p>
<p>Devotedlila, you sound like a woman who knows herself pretty well. If anyone can carve an alternative path to self-fulfillment, it's probably you. But, as others have also pointed out, you're still young, and there is still time to go back to college in the future, if you decide that it's indeed the better route. I say, good luck to you. May you amaze and astonish all the naysayers!</p>