University Bound

After returning home from camping I was again struck by that thing that gets me every once in a while (especially after a vacation.. I think it's because during a vacation you are able to distance yourself from routine and think clearly for a while). Back in February I was again hit with the great desire to move to the city. I thought it would help re-awaken my life, inspire and move me. However, after my weekend seminar at the Vancouver Film School, I realized an actual career in movies/TV isn't really what I'd like (the job is too insecure, I don't like being unemployed and poor), and when looking up office work in Vancouver, I came up rather empty. So back to work I went.

This time it hit me again, coupled by the need to get out and meet new people. I tried for months previously to find interest groups to join so I could meet people of like interest, but only succeeded in doing so online. This is good too, but doesn't fill the offline gap. So I was thinking again about moving to the city. I've often said how I like my job. I've been very fortunate here, and I'd like to use the skills I've learned here to move forward, on to better paying jobs with more activity. I like my job, but after 3 years here I'm rather bored. I often have to drag tasks out to fill my days, and although this will be beneficial in the coming months, it can be rather annoying.

So what's a girl to do? I love writing, but recent voyages into working on an online magazine has shown me that I absolutely hate writing because I *have* to write. I prefer to write when I want to. So a career in writing isn't in the cards (not yet, anyway). What else? Expand on my current position. After researching careers, I've decided to get a degree in Business, so I can pursue jobs like Executive Assistant or other such higher-level positions. With a degree, I can get into a company with more advancement opportunities and earn more money.. not to mention working in the city!

As of August 26th, I am a University student! I've enrolled in one course so far, as it was the only one with space right now, and I'm on the waitlist for BUS 100. When school starts, I'll attend two BUS 100 classes and try to get into one of them. If I do, it'll be a great way to get a feel for the program and decide for sure if I want to do this. If I do, I'll be taking school part time while keeping my job, so I'm going to be a busy girl! I also fully intend to immerse myself in student life, and will be at school most of the afternoon on Sept 7th attending "welcome" bbq's, exploring campus and getting a feel for what is available there.

I'm so excited, and my family's so proud! My boss is pretty happy too, as I've told him all about my plans, and also assured him that I have no intentions of quitting any time soon. He gave me an "EV Logistics" water bottle yesterday afternoon! I think he's happy to see me working to further myself, as he's often asked me what else I do. He knows about my interests in film and writing - and I still fully intend to do both on my own time, for fun! But fun is the key with those two things. Oh, I'm also going to independantly study the Tarot so I can eventually do professional readings on the side (without books). I'd also like to learn to speak & write French (and read better) since a bilingual business worker has the chance at more jobs, and making more money. I'm going to take two French courses over the course of my degree program, and also work on it in my spare time so I can hopefully add that to my list of skills! (Maybe my boss will tutor me.. he's from Quebec!)

I can't believe I'm going back to school after an eight year absence! I think I've lost my mind...