Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Torn between two lovers...

Last month, I applied for a place to study at TAFE to study Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology. I rang both TAFE and QTAC prior to applying and both advised that chances are really slim as the waiting list for students wanting to study this particular course is really long. Being stubborn, it didn't really bother me what their advise were. Paid $150 and applied for it anyway. 

A week after applying, I didn't think much about it. Went home to Malaysia for Christmas holidays. While in Malaysia, I realised how much I missed home and longed to be home with my family. As such I explored options for me to go back to Malaysia. Went to check out a couple of study options as well. Narrowed down to going back to work and studying at the same time. Proposed the great idea to my family and surprisingly, they couldn't be more pleased. More research were done and I found myself really keen with the idea that I could return back home to study in the comfort of my own home! Perfect! Time was great too. My parents were very encouraging. I left Malaysia very light hearted (usually it's the complete opposite - as I leave Malaysia balling my eyes off!), knowing that I will return soon after I settle my stuff in Brisbane. 

Returned to Brisbane with the greatest plan of the year. I find myself thinking more about going home each and everyday - not a day passes without entertaining the thought of being a student again back home. The timing was set for me to go home around about September this year. Everything is almost confirmed and settled. 

Two days ago, received a letter in the mail. First thought: "unsuccessful application from TAFE". Ripped open the envelope and it said, "CONGRATULATIONS!" and I went "Oh, shit!!" Now I am torn between two lovers!! It sucks to have choices!! 

At this present moment, not finalised but take a peak on what my thoughts are:

Advanced Diploma in Applied Fashion and Technology : Masters in Managerial Psychology
                                                                                             40 : 60
                                                                             Hobby sake : Practical 

I need to make a decision by the 21st January 2008. Hopefully by then I will not regret my final decision made. 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

i'm naturally gonna be biased and say "come home!!!!!!!!!!!"

and on the practical side, you'll get more money with a masters i guess. you can still do fashion design later in your own time and money as side thing. careers are necessity for a living but passion is what really keeps us alive :)

Anonymous said...

found your blog !! @___@

stay in brisbane, otherwise i have one less friend here :(

joking joking ..

but really, hope you've made a wise decision ...

ChelleZ~* said...

omigawd!! You guys found my blog!! Wahahhahaha!!

That is true what you've said Farah...I guess I have decided la...will put in my application for Managerial Psyc soon. (Be home soon, YAY!!)

And Jason, don't worry with your kind face, and happy heart, you'll find many more friends here in time to come! ;)