Confusion sucks.
It sucks stinky monkey nuts. I am so lost as to what to do. I want to attend Art Institutes Online, but I lack money, greatly. So, I know I should go for something less expensive. Right now I would be getting a Diploma in Web Design, and it would cost me about $14k. I mean, I’ll have federal aid, but will I be able to afford the loans I take out now once I’m finished? Will I be able to land a good paying Web Design job? I certainly hope I would, but I’m just so scared that I wouldn’t be able to afford it after schooling is done. Because once I’m finished with that Diploma I would want to take either the Graphic Design Associates Degree or Bachelors.
Then, on the other hand I have the ability to take Medical Transcriptionist courses and follow through with that idea. That schooling is a lot more cheaper and I’m promised to get a job easier than Web or Graphic Design. Well, that’s atleast how I feel. But I’m also looking at it this way: With Medical Transcriptionist I would be studying a total different language: the medical language. Why not stick with the web design language I already know, instead of picking up a total different language. Hmph. I don’t know what I’m going to do. I’m just going to apply to AI Online and see how much it will cost me.
Yesterday morning I made yummy hello kitty pancakes/waffles! I used pancake badder, but made waffles. Here’s a bit of a visual aid:
It was very yummy. =9 I would make some more this morining..but I’m a bit too lazy. XD >>;
Anyways. I also dyed my hair black! 
And no. Nor me or my hair is emo. So don’t even try to say that! Or you will get your head stomped in. >/ Anyways..onward to the visual aid..
Yep. Oh, oh! I know another thing I can talk about. My morning routine. Recently I have just added exercise to my routine. It’s not much, just a spot of yoga, stretches, girly pushups, crunches, and leg lifts. That’s about it. We also have a weight bench in the garage that me and Billy will exercise on..on occaision.
During the second or third week of February I will state if there has been any weight loss or not. I’ve also been drinking a lot more water. Now I just need to fix my eatting habits. I need to stop going for “seconds”. I mean I don’t get alot, just one plate should be enough. It used to be easy not to get seconds when I smoked because I wanted the cigarette more than seconds. Now that it’s not there I need something else to replace it. Any ideas? ^^
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Ideas for you – get up and go brush your teeth, or get a piece of gum that makes your mouth feel fresh and clean. That helps, some.
I like your hair.
Deciding for your future is always a difficult thing to do. I know that I’m still having trouble decising what I want to do. But goodluck to you!
I love your hellokitty waffles/pancake maker (: And the finished product looked delicious!
I really need to have an exercise routine in my schedule, I’m always too lazy do exercise on my own, bleh.
My question: is there no school that will allow you to take different classes in different subjects?
I’m assuming it’s not a conventional 4 year college.
hey, i come from Despair.nu.
i hope that everything works out!
school is too expensive. i just paid $11,000 and change for this semester. everything that is a necessity in life is expensive. no wonder so many people are in debt once they graduate, it’s ridic.
lol cute waffles.
i’m a smoker. i have been since i was 12.
if you drink a glass of water before every meal, it will fill you up quicker because the water takes up room.
take care!
lol sorry Exentrique i meant.
I know its so hard to decide what you want to do with your life..i’m kinda in the same boat and I know going for something like graphic design is risky and I’m in the same kinda confusion situation.
Anyway besides that! Your pancakes look only gorgeous hehe and so yummy too! And nice job on your hair, im not sure what colour it was before but it looks great now
My 2-cents opinion:
You should pursue what’s going to make you really happy. And once you’ve decided, throw everything you’ve got towards excelling at it. No half-attempts.
I speak from experience about not pursuing something I really loved. I started studying Architecture (4 year university program) but had to drop out because of financial reasons. I’ve regretted it to this day. I can’t go back any longer as my life, priorities have changed. I’m happy enough with what I do – it gives me lots of money, but money is not the prime consideration for happiness.
There’s something to be said about pursuing jobs that require a creative eye / spirit.
As for “online degrees”, all I can say about that is I’ve worked for several software companies now… who purposely don’t consider “online degree” people as valid candidates. They have it much harder – highly discriminated against. On the other, you’re only as good as your portfolio (usually, real proven experience).
I wish you good luck. Your digital art work is quite good. I don’t know much about digital manipulation. I’m quite OLD SCHOOL – real art materials.
Oh, I also wanted to add: the web design field is REALLY CROWDED right now, but this you probably already know. There are so many people studying it. Also, be prepared to always “be learning” and updating your skills. There’s a cost to being in I.T. in terms of learning “all the time” – time and money.
However, good graphic artists – the really good ones… they can always get a job.
Well I say wherever you feel will benefit you the best in the future? Mmmm Hello Kitty pancakes. Delicious. Oh and for your change of habits try gum. I don’t know if it will be better or worse than smoking or seconds.
You should apply for random scholarships
Because there even if you don’t fit into the requirements, you would still get the award if you are the only one that applied. o_o ! At least for people here where I am ..
Hehe. The hello kitty “waffles/pancakes” look more like cookies to me. xP
Hmm. I go for seconds too, espcially if it’s something really good. But I don’t know. I usually get something hard to chew or something crunchy so it’s like I’m eating alot but I’m really not. And all the chewing makes my brain think I’m already full. HAHA.
First off — you have beautiful eyes
(I just wanted to say that) congratulations on starting out with an exercise routine! Keep it up and you’ll soon get the body you want if you eat right and exercise as much as 5 times a week!
The gum/teeth brushing theories should work – the minty taste messes up what anything else would taste like, so you don’t want to eat it any more. I’m sure there’s some science behind that, somewhere… lol.
Oh lord. Hello Kitty pancakewaffles? I need one of those… I’m moving in with my boyfriend in July & that massive Kitty head would look adorable in our scummy little kitchen XD Please tell me where it’s from?
Good luck with the exercise kick – I’m on a water kick too, but I’m buggered if I’m doing any exercise… lol
♥ x
Hey I’ve got two cents to throw it. *lol*
If you’ve found something you love and can make a living at it, I say go for it. Go for it with everything you have. Anything worth having is worth working your ass off for.
Unfortunately, the web design field is unbelivably crowded. I don’t think that you shouldn’t go into that if it’s what you really want to do. Just keep in mind that there are a lot of people that will be trying to get the same jobs you are and that can make it hard to find work sometimes.
As for Medical Transcription – my mom’s been a CMT (Certified Medical Transcriptionist) for the past 12 years. While she likes the work, it gets rather tedious.
I wish you tons of luck!
By the way, did you receive the email I sent you about my Juicy Couture bag?
Those are easily the most adorable waffles I’ve ever seen. I used to dye my hair black a lot but it’s too hard to change to other colors without stripping it and I get bored easily so I can’t stick to it. My hair is pretty much ruined, but I don’t care unless it’s cute. Lots of people can’t pull off black hair, though, and you manage to! You have pretty eyes, by the way. Take care!