Well, my job search has truly begun, with my resume being sent to every corner of the universe. The education isn't my problem, its more along the lines that my experience is lacking. I'm gonna spend my time working building experience, and figure out just what it is that I want to explore further. I know at some point I need to get back to school though. I have decided to take kleinbl00's advice and invest some money in a small window garden. There will probably be more news on that later in the week. I was thinking maybe some basil, mint, and other small herbs. I'm not sure how possible it is to pot flowers and such. I'm terribly excited to start.
Don't go to Home Depot (gardner friend calls the big boxers "buy and die" stores). Find a local garden center run by the old crusty types. Ask them what will grow well in a window box where you live. They'll ask "which window." be prepared to tell them. The biggest trick to container gardening is that they dry out impossibly fast. You can add powdered gel to the soil that will help alleviate that problem. Also, Miracle Grow can be added sporadically without any ill effects. Good luck.