Finally Something Written
Sep. 19th, 2009 12:11 amI'm not motivated to write anything today. I'm writing to update and that is all. I feel kind of defeated, alone, and insignificant. Although after reading my eulogy Thursday night, I promised my grandma like I promised my uncle that I would succeed. I cannot do anything rash now. I can't bring myself to break a promise. So many thoughts are in my head. I think watching the coffin being lowered into the ground triggered everything..
I'm on a small dose of Metrodazole to regulate my system. It makes me incredibly moody. Fortunately, I don't have a thyroid condition and I don't have ovarian cancer. We'll see where that gets me in a couple weeks. My doc was really angry with my mother and I. Apparently She's kind of a jerk. I don't sere why we are even seeing her. She has no patience and is really grouchy.
Here's what's going on with my possible move to MN.
For my education, I would transfer to U of Minnesota or MCTC for the spring. I only have one more semester of gen eds and would finally get to major course work by the summer. I would change my major to psych and only have to do 36 credits of work to obtain a bachelors in psych. So I could only be in MN for a year and a half tops. Whereas, if I stayed at NIU, I would not know if I would graduate by May of 2011. After I get my bachelors, I would move back to Dekalb for a free tuition paid master's degree in TVI and possibly O&M. For NIU pays tuition for anyone who wants to be a vision teacher and is getting their masters. NIU's master's program is 16 months long whereas their bachelor's program is 4 years long. I figured I'd save some time. Not to mention, if I were to get a job, I'd be more likely to be hired with a master's in TVI than a bachelors.
MN's services for the blind will cover my tuition along with any tech and transportation needs. So, I would be spending virtually nothing while in MN. When I was at NIU, DRS had me pay $1324/semester out of my pocket. I obviously don't have money like that to spend. I've been looking for a job for years and still haven't found one. My case transfers. If all systems are a go, I'm moving in January. If everything can be transferred over to MN and I could be done with my bachelors and master's by 2013. That is only if I play my cards right.
The only downfall is that I will miss my friends and family. But I don't think I'll have the time to worry
I'd be housemates with![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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jellybeanz1. They are like sisters to me and it would be a pleasure living with them. I am very appreciative of their offer to house me. Amber, let me know if any of this information is incorrect.
I just found out from MCC that my core credits transfer. All I have to do is send in NIU's transcript ad see if everything transfers. If all systems are a go, I'll be moving to MN in January. Whoo!!!
My trip to Arizona has been postponed until October 14. I can't wait to see Bradford. It'll also be cooler in Tempe. Jim will like that more than me. *grin*
I have things to look forward to... I just hope I can keep my head above water through the process.
I'm on a small dose of Metrodazole to regulate my system. It makes me incredibly moody. Fortunately, I don't have a thyroid condition and I don't have ovarian cancer. We'll see where that gets me in a couple weeks. My doc was really angry with my mother and I. Apparently She's kind of a jerk. I don't sere why we are even seeing her. She has no patience and is really grouchy.
Here's what's going on with my possible move to MN.
For my education, I would transfer to U of Minnesota or MCTC for the spring. I only have one more semester of gen eds and would finally get to major course work by the summer. I would change my major to psych and only have to do 36 credits of work to obtain a bachelors in psych. So I could only be in MN for a year and a half tops. Whereas, if I stayed at NIU, I would not know if I would graduate by May of 2011. After I get my bachelors, I would move back to Dekalb for a free tuition paid master's degree in TVI and possibly O&M. For NIU pays tuition for anyone who wants to be a vision teacher and is getting their masters. NIU's master's program is 16 months long whereas their bachelor's program is 4 years long. I figured I'd save some time. Not to mention, if I were to get a job, I'd be more likely to be hired with a master's in TVI than a bachelors.
MN's services for the blind will cover my tuition along with any tech and transportation needs. So, I would be spending virtually nothing while in MN. When I was at NIU, DRS had me pay $1324/semester out of my pocket. I obviously don't have money like that to spend. I've been looking for a job for years and still haven't found one. My case transfers. If all systems are a go, I'm moving in January. If everything can be transferred over to MN and I could be done with my bachelors and master's by 2013. That is only if I play my cards right.
The only downfall is that I will miss my friends and family. But I don't think I'll have the time to worry
I'd be housemates with
shades_of_amber andjellybeanz1. They are like sisters to me and it would be a pleasure living with them. I am very appreciative of their offer to house me. Amber, let me know if any of this information is incorrect. I just found out from MCC that my core credits transfer. All I have to do is send in NIU's transcript ad see if everything transfers. If all systems are a go, I'll be moving to MN in January. Whoo!!!
My trip to Arizona has been postponed until October 14. I can't wait to see Bradford. It'll also be cooler in Tempe. Jim will like that more than me. *grin*
I have things to look forward to... I just hope I can keep my head above water through the process.
