And Now for Something Completely Different
Written by: on April 30, 2012
If you follow me on Twitter, are friends with me on Facebook, or have had more than a 30 second conversation with me in the last year, this announcement will come as no surprise. As of June, I will be a full-time college student again. I am enrolled at K-State in the Dietetics program with the goal of becoming a Registered Dietician. I have experienced how much positive dietary changes can affect quality of life first hand, as well as in many friends and family members. Over the last few years, it has become apparent that my passion lies in helping people make those positive changes.
When deciding to go back to school, I also had to decide if I was going to do it while continuing to work full-time for BlueGlass Interactive, or to leave my position at this awesome company and go to school full-time. I decided that it would be best for me to dedicate myself to school full-time and made the bittersweet decision to resign from my position. However, BlueGlass is still working with clients on comprehensive online marketing packages which include pay-per-click management, and I am still working with them on these projects.
It will take me a couple of years to finish the degree and complete the internship that is required before I can practice independently. Therefore I will still be servicing my existing PPC management clients with the same quality work I always have. I am grateful for the wonderful clients I have (and for the friends that have referred them to me) and will continue honing my skills as a PPC manager for years to come. Dating an SEO consultant also guarantees that I will be at various conferences and industry events.
Luckily, K-State offers a fully accredited online program so I don’t have to sit in a classroom with 18-year olds arguing about what a healthy diet really is. So, I will still have plenty of energy for harassing all of my SEO, SEM, PPC, <insert acronym here> friends into eating healthier and taking care of themselves. I also have time and energy for a few more PPC management clients. So, if you, or someone you know, are looking for AdWords management, I’d be happy to help. You can reach me at pam at thatpamchick dot com.
Thank you to all of you that have encouraged me in this decision and to those that have told me that they are making healthier choices due to my non-stop harassment. It means the world to me. You can check out my blog Practically Primal (and like it on Facebook!) for upcoming posts on nutrition and fitness.
P.S. That creepy thing pictured above is apparently a K-State flying rally monkey. You will not find me at any homecoming games with animal carcasses on my fingers, no matter how much I talk about eating strange meats.
As I told you when we spoke about this many months ago, I am so glad you are following your dream and your true passion!
Thank you Chris! Your support means the world to me.
So happy to see you follow your dream and excited about what lies ahead for you. Finding something you are truly passionate is so fulfilling, even on the worst days. Exciting times ahead!
Thank you Tony!
You tell us what to eat on Twitter every day – you might as well get paid for it
Seriously, best of luck, and keep us all posted!
That’s what I’m sayin’! Thanks doc
I’m sure you will love K-State. Best of luck to you there. You will do great things. Your mix of understanding the web and dietetics will be VERY valuable.
Absolutely Stuart! I think the last 12 years have been a great education in marketing so I can succeed with this venture
Congrats and best wishes. Despite your protests to the contrary, I’m sure you’ll be seen one day flinging the K-State flying rally monkey across the aisles at games. You left out the fact that he can soar over 50 feet and also makes an audible heightened screeching sound while flying. At least make sure everyone at BlueGlass has one. No where did I put my monkey?
They make noises? So creepy!
Congrats! Following your passion and dreams are what it is all about
When is Spring Break for you? because Costa Rica is calling your name (and CK too)
Are there scholarships for spring break?
Terrific news! Life is short, we have got to do the things we love! So excited for you. But promise me if I ever visit LA you will make me some Pammies.
Haha I’ll eat Pammies with you but Michelle has to make them. We don’t want to know what’s in them!!
Congrats Pam! New starts are so exciting, and inspiring. Looking forward to reading about your progress.
Thanks again Cher!
I am sure the BlueGlass crew is sad to see you go, but knowing them I’m absolutely positive they are just as happy for you as I am.
So proud of you chica!! This sounds like an amazing opportunity to harness something you so obviously love and are passionate about and turn it into a career. Many kudos my friend!! I definitely look forward to keeping tabs on this new adventure
Thank you! When I have an office and need to choose awesome paint colors, I’m calling you!
What awesome news!! Best of luck with your studies; online programs take real dedication, and it is much easier in online mode to be distracted. I am studying online for a degree in maths and stats, and have found adding 1/2 again the time said to be required for study really useful.
Damien
Stats? You must be a glutton for punishment!
I’m not going to lie, I’m not at all surprised by the news, but I am extremely excited for you.
There have been actual conversations here at SEOmoz about your passion for nutrition! It’s wonderful to see you go after it like this. 
Good luck!
Thank you Jen! I hope the conversation wasn’t over cupcakes
Congratulations, Pam! I am so excited for you to be following your other passion. Thank you so much for all the things you have sent me and the path you have sent me down. Just after two weeks of incorporating the Wahl diet for my grandfather with MS, he’s already doing better. You have no idea how much that means to me and my family.
Thanks for everything you do. I am looking forward to where your life will head and the people you will help
I get goosebumps every time I hear about your grandfather. These are the stories that keep me motivated to change the way the world views food.
Congrats! Great to hear about someone taking the plunge; keep us posted.
Thanks Dan!
Congratulations Pam! Following your passion is the best thing you can do! So happy for you!
Good luck!
(By the way, I completed my master’s degree online and loved the freedom of not sitting in the classroom!)
Haha yes, classrooms are so last decade! I can’t imagine having to sit in a classroom and listen to a lecture now. Although online education has a lot of room to improve. I wish they would stream actual lectures rather than just throwing up a powerpoint with the info. But, I can only fight so many fights so I’ll leave this one alone haha
Can’t tell you how happy this makes me. Primal FTW man.
Haha! We need shirts that say that
Congratulations Pam!!! We wish you all the best! Life is too short to not do what you love.
Now since I don’t LOVE cooking, any plans for a home delivery paleo food service down the line? (hint hint)
Can’t wait to follow you on your journey!
Haha maybe someday! For now I’ll just keep posting recipes that don’t take much time
The crock pot is your best friend!
That’s awesome! “One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.” Good luck and can’t wait to read about how unhealthy I am
What a great quote! Thanks Christa!
Your insights on health and nutrition have always been awesome and have no doubt that following your passion will continue to add to your success.
Wish you the very best on your journey and look forward to your updates!
Congratulations with your decision following your dream!
I will be checking in with you for advice on to eat healthier and loose some weight on the right places!
Psst, I still have two dream domains in the diet vertical, in case you’re planning to start a website around what you learn and play around with SEO!
Good luck, and once again, congrats!
DG