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Crikey. If you'd have sat me in a DeLorean 4 months ago, reached 88mph on a long stretch of road and sent me forward in time by 16 weeks, I'd never have believed what I've been up to.
Long story short - I decided I didn't enjoy my job any more, was going nowhere and needed to move onwards, upwards and even a little sideways. So I decided to apply to Uni. After getting knocked back from my first choice, I was accepted this morning by my 2nd, and go away in September. Yay me.
Long story long - this changes everything. All that I've known for the last 4 years is about to explode and the way I've lived my life is changing almost completely. No more early mornings and late nights, then being too knackered to do anything when I get home. No more spending hundreds of pounds on pointless toot like DVDs, CDs and games. No more letting my brain fester inside my empty jar head. It's all up for revision, and I'm a bit excited.
So, come September I'll be spending the next three years studying Journalism in East London. I'm very happy with the course, and after a quick visit on Saturday am fairly happy with the digs (although they did have a worrying amount of RM Nimbus computers for my liking). Consider that I'm 23 and have lived in the same house (with my parents, natch) since I was born, and you can perhaps see that what might not be too big a deal to you is definitely a big deal for me.
But it also brings forth stress. Whereas the last four years have seen me coasting through life, without particularly having to tax my brain (the only exception I can think of is my driving test and they let any herbert on the road nowadays), now I'm going to have to start thinking for myself and making my own way through life. In the next few weeks I have to... sort out my accommodation for the next year... apply for several jobs, or face up to temping in the meanwhile... apply for a hefty loan... think about selling my car... panic while I realise I can't handle all of this information at once.... it's a mixed bag, but for the first time in ages I'm actually liking what I see further down the road.
And the best thing? I'm not scared by change any more. Someone suggested to me at work today that I go travelling for a bit before I go away, and what would have sounded like a ridiculously complicated and over-ambitious affair a few months ago, now sounds like a fairly reasonable suggestion, although probably not one I'd take up.
The point is, I'm out of my rut. I just learned to bite the bullet, swallow my pride and puke up my fears. Maybe you should do the same.
Long story short - I decided I didn't enjoy my job any more, was going nowhere and needed to move onwards, upwards and even a little sideways. So I decided to apply to Uni. After getting knocked back from my first choice, I was accepted this morning by my 2nd, and go away in September. Yay me.
Long story long - this changes everything. All that I've known for the last 4 years is about to explode and the way I've lived my life is changing almost completely. No more early mornings and late nights, then being too knackered to do anything when I get home. No more spending hundreds of pounds on pointless toot like DVDs, CDs and games. No more letting my brain fester inside my empty jar head. It's all up for revision, and I'm a bit excited.
So, come September I'll be spending the next three years studying Journalism in East London. I'm very happy with the course, and after a quick visit on Saturday am fairly happy with the digs (although they did have a worrying amount of RM Nimbus computers for my liking). Consider that I'm 23 and have lived in the same house (with my parents, natch) since I was born, and you can perhaps see that what might not be too big a deal to you is definitely a big deal for me.
But it also brings forth stress. Whereas the last four years have seen me coasting through life, without particularly having to tax my brain (the only exception I can think of is my driving test and they let any herbert on the road nowadays), now I'm going to have to start thinking for myself and making my own way through life. In the next few weeks I have to... sort out my accommodation for the next year... apply for several jobs, or face up to temping in the meanwhile... apply for a hefty loan... think about selling my car... panic while I realise I can't handle all of this information at once.... it's a mixed bag, but for the first time in ages I'm actually liking what I see further down the road.
And the best thing? I'm not scared by change any more. Someone suggested to me at work today that I go travelling for a bit before I go away, and what would have sounded like a ridiculously complicated and over-ambitious affair a few months ago, now sounds like a fairly reasonable suggestion, although probably not one I'd take up.
The point is, I'm out of my rut. I just learned to bite the bullet, swallow my pride and puke up my fears. Maybe you should do the same.
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Mystique wrote:
> Mr Snuggly wrote:
> but hey - I'm multi-talented.
> *****
> So I've heard
> ;)
Ey, ey, ey
*much winking and nudging*
> Mr Snuggly wrote:
> but hey - I'm multi-talented.
> *****
> So I've heard
> ;)
Ey, ey, ey
*much winking and nudging*
Heh. Think of me when whichever magazine you work for needs a freelancer...
Many many congrats mate. Enjoy the exhiliration while you can!
Many many congrats mate. Enjoy the exhiliration while you can!
Congratulation for getting onto the course. I hope you enjoy it.
Hey, if you're going to a Uni in East London, does that make you an Eastender?
Oi, Snuggly, stay aut o' the Vic.
Hey, if you're going to a Uni in East London, does that make you an Eastender?
Oi, Snuggly, stay aut o' the Vic.
Tis strange, Snuggly, that ever since I came here in 2001 (??), that I've just thought of you as the guy who works here and has a chat with the guys. Never really thought about the person behind Snuggly (or Ali :-) ), or anything like that. But good for you getting over your 'demons' of change, and all the best for the Journalism.
I'm one of those "bothered by change" people. I went to 6th form instead of college because the 6th form was at my high school and I already knew people there. Big mistake, one I still regret to this day, and the consequences are all around me.
I amazed even myself by enrolling at college after my A levels to do a course *I* wanted to do, instead of what others thought I should. Fair enough, the course is crap and is a waste of my time, but still, it's MY time. I amazed myself even further at the end of 2002 by going out and getting a job. Only 10 weeks, but it meant I got a job there again recently, this time for 10 months. Another thing I did was go on holiday with my mates. I had to look into getting a passport, insurance, money, clothes - all the hassle of a holiday, which is exactly the sort of thing I normally avoid like the plague. I have this fear of the unknown, I'm one of those kids who always wants to go somewhere with someone else.
I'm definitely getting over it, because if you'd told me "go get a job" or "go to a college where you don't know anyone" a few years ago I would've quaked in my boots, but it's still a problem I have. Maybe I should see a hypnotherapist...
I amazed even myself by enrolling at college after my A levels to do a course *I* wanted to do, instead of what others thought I should. Fair enough, the course is crap and is a waste of my time, but still, it's MY time. I amazed myself even further at the end of 2002 by going out and getting a job. Only 10 weeks, but it meant I got a job there again recently, this time for 10 months. Another thing I did was go on holiday with my mates. I had to look into getting a passport, insurance, money, clothes - all the hassle of a holiday, which is exactly the sort of thing I normally avoid like the plague. I have this fear of the unknown, I'm one of those kids who always wants to go somewhere with someone else.
I'm definitely getting over it, because if you'd told me "go get a job" or "go to a college where you don't know anyone" a few years ago I would've quaked in my boots, but it's still a problem I have. Maybe I should see a hypnotherapist...
Game wrote:
> I'm going to Italy, America and Canada all this year. In life, don't
> spank money on crap.. Save up, spend it on an experience. Your friend
> can pay for your HALO 2 experience, your other friend can pay for
> your Widescreen TV experience.(AT their houses).
wicked idea, your other friend can pay your car tax experience and another friend can pay for your pie and chips experience. :D
> I'm going to Italy, America and Canada all this year. In life, don't
> spank money on crap.. Save up, spend it on an experience. Your friend
> can pay for your HALO 2 experience, your other friend can pay for
> your Widescreen TV experience.(AT their houses).
wicked idea, your other friend can pay your car tax experience and another friend can pay for your pie and chips experience. :D
Congratulations.
Being a Christian, my main focus is Heaven, VIA Paradise, but unlike a lot of others, I think you should live life to the max. Before you go to Uni, there are some things I recommend:
Chase Tigers in Africa
Snowboard in Italy
Surf in Australia
Give the GAD to yourself.. come one, you've got to. Just Once!
I'm going to Italy, America and Canada all this year. In life, don't spank money on crap.. Save up, spend it on an experience. Your friend can pay for your HALO 2 experience, your other friend can pay for your Widescreen TV experience.(AT their houses).
Anyway, all the best, thanks for the years of dedication...
If you ever need typing-finger, or eye replacements, SR should sell them soon enough. Just keep saving those Reddies!
Game
Being a Christian, my main focus is Heaven, VIA Paradise, but unlike a lot of others, I think you should live life to the max. Before you go to Uni, there are some things I recommend:
Chase Tigers in Africa
Snowboard in Italy
Surf in Australia
Give the GAD to yourself.. come one, you've got to. Just Once!
I'm going to Italy, America and Canada all this year. In life, don't spank money on crap.. Save up, spend it on an experience. Your friend can pay for your HALO 2 experience, your other friend can pay for your Widescreen TV experience.(AT their houses).
Anyway, all the best, thanks for the years of dedication...
If you ever need typing-finger, or eye replacements, SR should sell them soon enough. Just keep saving those Reddies!
Game
Heh, so you're going to become a Doctor of Gonzo Journalism? Have you already been to Uni once? I ask as you clearly have a great knowledge of web-design - I assumed you'd gone straight from Uni to SR.
Journalism is something I would really love to do myself, but I've been at Uni for nigh on 5 years now, have huge debts, and a desperate need to start raking in some decent money, so I'm not about to start another degree. Despite the nature of my current course, it's not really something I want to pursue, that sounds ludicrous I know. But I've always loved writing in one form or another.
A change is always good for the soul - I know I for one get bored easily with things. It'll be tough changing your life so dramatically, but you'll soon get used to it. One thing I don't enjoy is the drastically reduced wage packet each week, and getting crap off mates who think that Uni is a walk in the park.
Journalism is something I would really love to do myself, but I've been at Uni for nigh on 5 years now, have huge debts, and a desperate need to start raking in some decent money, so I'm not about to start another degree. Despite the nature of my current course, it's not really something I want to pursue, that sounds ludicrous I know. But I've always loved writing in one form or another.
A change is always good for the soul - I know I for one get bored easily with things. It'll be tough changing your life so dramatically, but you'll soon get used to it. One thing I don't enjoy is the drastically reduced wage packet each week, and getting crap off mates who think that Uni is a walk in the park.
Mr Snuggly wrote:
but hey - I'm multi-talented.
*****
So I've heard
;)
but hey - I'm multi-talented.
*****
So I've heard
;)
Paradox: wrote:
> I'm rather impressed with you getting a place on a Journalism course.
> I've been looking around at Journalism and creative writing courses
> and journalism ones are always very limited in the numbers they take
> (the Leeds uni only offers 38 places for the course). I take it
> you're either an exceptional blagger or you have rather impressive
> credentials.
Hmm, technically I have four years experience working on a 'magazine'. I don't think it was a particularly popular course to be honest, or indeed a popular Uni, but hey - I'm multi-talented.
> I'm rather impressed with you getting a place on a Journalism course.
> I've been looking around at Journalism and creative writing courses
> and journalism ones are always very limited in the numbers they take
> (the Leeds uni only offers 38 places for the course). I take it
> you're either an exceptional blagger or you have rather impressive
> credentials.
Hmm, technically I have four years experience working on a 'magazine'. I don't think it was a particularly popular course to be honest, or indeed a popular Uni, but hey - I'm multi-talented.
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