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I don’t live in the states, & I’ve been going to college in Canada for the last 3 years as a part time student in Fashion Designing. I have 1 more course to complete & then I will become a Fashion Designer at 58 years old.
It’s never to late to go back to school, it’s good for the soul & of course our minds.
DejaNew
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GOOD FOR YOU! I totally agree! Introducing something new or (*gasp*) change is good in every way! You have made a brave choice to further yourself & deserve every good thing that comes your way.
What do you hope to do once you are finished school? I’m excited for you!
PS What school? Tell us how you felt amongst your classmates.
Well once I become a Fashion Designer, I will be starting my own business. I now design Vintage handbags from 1920s to 1980s using vintage clothes.
DejaNew
If only….
Congratulations on your courage and accomplishment!
In order for me to go back to school I would have to get financial aid. With the economy the way it is and so many jobs on shaky ground, living expenses, emergency expenses, in addition to expenses for an aging parent, I admit to being fearful of incurring debt.
I applaud you and am inspired by your short but wonderful post and I believe whole-heartedly that learning is good for every aspect of the human condition. I also believe change is a good thing- a sure sign of life.
Nonetheless, I remain rooted and fearful of debt. I think about it (returning to school) almost every day but I am so torn about the money and the added stress of debt in what, for me, has become a very stressful life. I am recently out of the hospital, having nearly died of pulmonary lung embolisms, just for a topping on my indecisive stress cake.
I will remain hopeful and keep this thought (going back to school) on one of my many burners.
peace always, ~ tea
Tea,
I can sense so many dreams in your post. You are so right in that there are many considerations to weigh before any change should take place. Financial being a biggy.
I wrote another reply to you, but just now edited out. Why? Because I just read your Bio & Info, & good Lord woman, you might have gotten off track (& not sure why, but not that important), but it sounds as if you have got it together, that’s for sure! You are very self aware & that’s half the battle!
I wonder if you had a scare of mortality, which we all have at one time or another. The difference is, that you are wiling & able to pick yourself up & dust yourself off! The employment opportunity you’d love to have could possible cover a large area. Is it possible to volunteer & get your foot in the door? Sometimes ingenuity goes a long way. Yo certainly have the resources to do whatever it is you’d like.
Do more homework on soul searching, recover fully & effectively & go for it!
Getting off track…
So many things can put one off track. My own “scare of mortality” as you put it, loss of close loved ones at young ages, an alcoholic sibling and an enabling elderly mother who has no money…The list goes on as I am sure it does for many in these stressful, difficult times that seem to pull us in all directions at once and at the same time, throw stones in our paths and at us as well. Each time I get back up and on track, something else does happen; life, I suppose – just some stroke of misfortune (health, bad decision, money). It doesn’t take much to get off track.
Getting on track…
I have regrouped after each derailment. But I can hear the sound of the clock ticking and feel a sense of urgency these days. At 50, time is no longer on my side. There is time and perhaps it is time enough. But there is not enough time to waste. Now it is more precious than ever.
I digress. Thank you – for taking the time to read my bio and then write this to me. It means a great deal to me. Thank you again for the words of encouragement and advice.
More homework, soul searching, recovery, effective plan execution – Go for it – my blueprint.
You are a perceptive woman, Sugisme.
peace always,~ tea
I can imagine what you’re going through… sometimes staying on track for the day seems like a task! I’m sure that each time you’ve had to regroup you have become stronger & wiser because of it.
I would gently suggest you try to melt the time concept though. Time is truly an illusion. True, when we’re in our 20′s we think we got our whole lives ahead of us, but that’s under the assumption that we’re all going to live to be te 100 year old woman who’s still square dancing every Saturday night. The clock ticking is bringing stress to you. Ignore it & allow yourself to cut some slack. None of us really know how much time we have, so just fill each day wonderfully.
I feel bad that you have the responsibility of 2 other adults to financially care for. Is there absolutely no other financial option? Can you re-evaluate spending habits or living expenses? Not that I believe that’s all amuck, but maybe there could be some assistance from elsewhere, like other family members or homebased job from your bf? surely there can be a way to ease ll this on yourself. Maybe you’re really gong to have to put your foot down with other people. There are times when we all have to be the unpopular one, unfortunately.
I love the saying of “To get something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” I remind myself of that quite often. Maybe you can use this time while recovering to re-asses, see from another perspective. Sometimes all you have to do is shuffle the cards.
All the Best. Deep breaths!
Tea, sorry to hear about your lung embolism. Now out of the hospital you must take care of yourself. In Ontario, I received funds from our government which allowed me to return to college. I’m now looking forward to graduating next year. Depending on where your from, speak to any community agencies that might direct you in the right area & hopefully provide the necesary funding for you to return to school. I won’t be using my internet for the next two week (out of town) so please take care of number one.
DejaNew
Thank you Dejanew. I am inelegible for any grants or funds. I am over the income line. I wouldn’t be quite so worried except my paycheck helps 3 people – me, my eldery mother and my disabled boyfriend (of 28 years).
I just have to dig down deep, recover from a recent illness and pull up the strength and courage God gave me.
Safe travels.
peace always, ~ tea
Dejanew, Yeah for you! Like that name…TRACK
I know, I thought the name was pretty great too!
Thanks Track, I design vintage handbags & once I become a Fashion Designer, I will be starting my own business.
DejaNew
WTG DejaNew! Will you also be designing clothing for us 50+ women? I admire and support you for pursuing your dream as you are living out the answers to these important questions: if not you…who? If not now…when?
I’ll be watching for your designer bags and tags!
inga
Thanks inga, to explain in detail I will be also designing clothing for disable individuals who will need qick removal for personal needs, like washroom etc. I am also disable & I have a better understanding of what is neede.
DejaNew