More Changes are Happening

I almost don’t want to say this because I don’t want to jinx things but I’m so happy with my life right now

 

I’m still hoping that my condo will sell. Keep your fingers crossed for me because I am ready to leave this place. My realtor told me that it looks like it’ll happen towards the end of May. So, I’m going to do my best to stay positive until I hear otherwise.

 

Las Vegas was a wonderful vacation. I think I’m Vegas’ed out for a while though. So, I’m not sure where spring break will be next year – I think I’m leaning back towards New Orleans or California, we shall see.

 

I still have to figure out if Europe is feasible this summer as well as Phoenix and maybe I side jaunt into California. Just so much stuff to do and not all of it for my own leisure, this time around. My S.O. bought us tickets to go see Lady Gaga in Phoenix (that’s where her best friend lives) and they both love her, so I said I’d go. I wasn’t planning on her buying the ticket but it was a nice surprise – after I got over the shock of her doing that. I’m just not used to that sort of thing, which I guess is sad. She and I also plan to check out schools in California since we’ll be over there, I want to go to UCLA and University of S. California and she wants to do UCLA, Stanford and Berkeley. SO, we shall see how that all pans out. This won’t be until July, so part of me feels nervous making plans this far in advance because things can happen. I know, I know…I’m not supposed to think like that but I can’t help it. My positive skills lack when it comes to relationships.

 

I have my first derby game of the season on Saturday. I am not sure how much I’ll be playing; I haven’t really been invested in it this season. It’s just so much drama and I tires me the hell out! I will go out there and do my best, of course. I know of a few people coming to the game and the after parties are usually a good time so I have that to look forward to attending.

 

Now, back to school. I have applied to Goldsmiths University (in London), Parsons New School of Design (New York) and Georgia State University (Georgia) for graduate programs. So far, I have gotten into Goldsmiths and Parsons – the latter is for an MFA program. I’m leaning towards going to Parsons or hoping I get into GSU, transferring and going for my PHD because I really want to teach. So, here is my dilemma I could go to Parsons because I’ll finally be able to live in New York for two years, get my MFA and teach (even though, I think I can only teach at the community college level – I’m not sure – anyone who knows, feel free to clarify) or I can hope I can get into GSU, get my masters there or stay for a year and transfer into a PHD program.  They both offer chances to study abroad so I can do that still but I just won’t have to deal with the hefty overseas price tag (depending on where I’ll end up).

 

I have until April 22^nd to figure out if I want Parsons or not. Granted, I need to look at the acceptance letter just to make sure because I don’t want to ruin that. I am just feeling so overwhelmed right now but at least I’m excited!

Comments

[Viajera]

Congrats! Wow! I wish I had such positive leads for my next couple of months. It's a great achievement because these are good schools, so, despite the jitters, you're actually at the easy stage. Maybe this will help you to make your decision: http://gradschool.about.com/od/admissionsadvice/a/Acceptance.htm.

I wouldn't worry too much about the transfer to PhD stidoes. It may not be wise to base your decision too heavily on the factor of easy transferability. Many students find that once they are in a program, they know TOO MUCH about the department, and they end up not really wanting to work with that department/its supervisors/the school for their PhD work. My sister is a prime example of that. She couldn't wait to ditch her department after her Masters wrapped up and is now with another department for her PhD. She almost went to another school.

As to teaching, yeah, you really need to have a Ph. D. to get into the "ivory towers" (universities), but please note that many community colleges are "laddering up" and more and more college professors will need to get PhDs. There's a huge credential push, so be prepared. The Masters degree is a great first step, though.

You S.O. sounds like a sweetie and I'm glad you're being treated VERY well. Sounds like you needed it. Plus, Lady Gaga! That must've been a spectacle.

Congrats again.