Ch-ch-ch Changes
A lot of things will be changing in my life this summer. Because I work at a school, I will be out of work for most of the summer. My lease is up at the end of July, so this leaves me with the decision on what to do about that. I thought about scrambling for a job in this SHITTY job market we have here or perhaps going to school and try and live off a part-time job and financial aid. And then I was thinking about how I've always wanted to go to this culinary institute we have in a bigger city about 3 hours from where I live now. I have actually been thinking about going to this school for a really really long time, but always talked myself out of it and scared myself into thinking I couldn't move to a new city on my own. But then I realized that I can't be afraid to make a mistake. Making mistakes is what shapes us as people, and what if it's been a mistake to not make the mistake in the first place? I just feel so stuck in rut right now. In life, in my environment, in MYSELF and I feel like the best thing to do is take this risk while I still can. So I called the culinary institute today. The admissions counselor said that if I started saving now, I could start classes in mid August. They would help my find a job and a place to live in Portland, all I would need to do is get up enough money to get there and stuff. I mean, I know that things may not fall into place just like that, but it doesn't hurt to try. I'm keeping an open mind.
I've been making the safe decisions all my life, and I just need to do something different and new. I've always been passionate about food and eager to learn more about nutrition and with this school I'd even have the chance to travel which is DEFINITELY something I want to do.
It's just scary as hell.
In other news, I saw 'He's Just Not That Into You' by myself yesterday. It was pretty cute! I actually enjoy seeing movies in the theater by myself. It means I get BOTH armrests and don't have to share. Haha. After the movie I went to Forever 21 and bought this bag and this bag for shopping purposes. They were both so cute I couldn't make the decision so I bought them both!
I have my first Weight Watchers meeting tonight. My job has a great insurance provider and allows us to do Weight Watchers for free, so I'm taking advantage. My primary goal is to lose 20 pounds before June. A lot of people I work with are doing it too, so it will be cool to see everyone's progress.
Well, this chair is making my back hurt. Better scoot on outta here!
I've been making the safe decisions all my life, and I just need to do something different and new. I've always been passionate about food and eager to learn more about nutrition and with this school I'd even have the chance to travel which is DEFINITELY something I want to do.
It's just scary as hell.
In other news, I saw 'He's Just Not That Into You' by myself yesterday. It was pretty cute! I actually enjoy seeing movies in the theater by myself. It means I get BOTH armrests and don't have to share. Haha. After the movie I went to Forever 21 and bought this bag and this bag for shopping purposes. They were both so cute I couldn't make the decision so I bought them both!
I have my first Weight Watchers meeting tonight. My job has a great insurance provider and allows us to do Weight Watchers for free, so I'm taking advantage. My primary goal is to lose 20 pounds before June. A lot of people I work with are doing it too, so it will be cool to see everyone's progress.
Well, this chair is making my back hurt. Better scoot on outta here!