Gah okay. So on my last blog I wrote about how I could possibly be going to Culinary overseas this year. And how I wasn't sure. But right now im going for it. But there are complications. First I have to apply to the school, this parts pretty easy, will be doing this tomorrow. I apply and after im accepted I apply for the student visa. ( I may have to wait till im there.) At least I think I have to be accepted, im a bit confused now... darn I thought I asked everything lol
But for the visa, I have to have a good amount in the bank, money which I don't have. They just need to see it and have it there for a month after applying, or before the course.. gah I need to get more info, im jumbled up. Anyways have to have that in the bank, and then the visa process takes 6-8 weeks. The money would be a loan... but I don't want to get a loan. So im going to see and ask my grandma if she would be okay with loaning me it I wouldn't touch this money at all. It's just for the visa process to see I have it. (its more then the tuition.) Then once im there and accepted in the course, his parents would pay the first half, and while im there I can work while on the student visa. So I can save up for my half. Nathan says he can get me in to work. He isn't worried about that.
And another pluse besides living out one of my dreams and learning to cook is that Nathan would take the same course! So we would both be going to the same class! Squeeker you had commented and wrote about fitting time in together. Well this would be perfect! Both of us together.
Watched Julie and Julia today with him. I've watched this movie about 5 times, saw it in theaters. And after I had first seen it I went to the book store to look through cook books. I love to cook, I am constantly looking up recipes and saving them on documents and word pad to later write down. (I literally have over 1000 recipes saved that I plan to write out, no exaggeration) I have been cooking since I was 7. And I love to eat. I mean really, I have a passion for food, Im always thinking about what to eat what to cook, always hungry. If I wasn't concious of my weight I would be eating all day long lol I have wanted to go to culinary for a few years. And heres my chance. I still have to get the details but im looking into it and still asking questions.
Another things is, It means there a whole year with only 1 or 2 short visits back. Im not to bothered as far as my side, but I know my parents will be really mad. I keep saying this, but im nervous about there reactions. Dad recently called me about such and got in a comment saying im not doing things what he would want, basically that he disproves with me leaving for 5 months. BUT! his argument is that im not doing anything. He says he wishes I was working if not then in school. Well I can be! Culinary is so expensive, but I can go and be working!
If I go, and set all this up, only thing im paying for right away is the visa, which is a couple hundred, and then I don't pay for college until it starts, in september, so that gives time in between for whatever reason, if I had to cancel or something came up. But I don't see why I wouldn't go. This is a opportunity of a lifetime. Aside from already going to Scotland, and not counting going to London, and lets forget me going to Paris for a moment. Its a YEAR with my baby. The time together goes by way to fast, waiting 2 years then 8 months, sucks. Im tired of being apart. It's a chance to be and live together. And then its benifiting me, im doing something for myself. I'll be learning
Investigate the Catering and Hospitality Industry
Food Safety in Catering
Health and Safety in Catering and Hospitality
Healthier Foods and Special Diets
Kitchen Operations, Costs and Menu Planning
Applying Workplace Skills
Prepare and Cook Stock, Soups and Sauces
Prepare and Cook Fruit and Vegetables
Prepare and Cook Meat and Offal
Prepare and Cook Poultry
Prepare and Cook Fish and Shellfish
Prepare and Cook Rice, Pasta, Grains and Egg Dishes
Prepare and Cook Desserts and Puddings
together with him. And as far as us. I get a lot of comments from my family, not mean but how i need to not be clingy, or all over or lovey dovey. I treasure my feelings, the same passion from the beginning is still here. I know it eventually dies down, but if its still going why do I have to speed it along? I want to keep being romantic, when he does little things or such it gives me butterflies why can't I gush? I didn' think I was being over loving, sure I sit by him always when out at family events. They say we keep quiet and to ourselves, thats not it at all were just not all that sociable to begin with. Idk... i just want to hold on to the feelings of butterflies and romance, and being told I need to stop annoys me a bit and makes me second guess myself. When it comes from family. Yes... i think about him all the time. But he does too, its not one sided. We both message each other daily, we both wait up for each other, so why can't we have our bubble and not have to hear negativity? It's not like were making out in front of anyone. Just holding hands, and telling each other we love each other. lol sorry im ending my rant.
But yeah still have a ton to think about and decide. I want to go more and more. The more I learn about what I have to do and read up and figure it out the more I want to go. Wish me luck!
And just for the heck of it, gonna post a pic lol
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My boyfriend's grandma made a comment about as being too lovey-dovey and that I was clinging to him too much and not talking to anyone else in the family before. Fortunately she's the only one in his extended family who doesn't like me much, but it still made me angry. We used to see each other for about one weekend every month, of course I want to spend time with him rather than small talk with his aunt that I barely know. How about being happy for other people's love once in a while?!
It's incredibly even more awesome that he'd be taking the course with you! That's actually what my SO and I planned to do originally when I was thinking of going to university there (but that ended up not being the right pathway for us, at least not right now) so I definitely think that's awesome.
I'd still be a little bit worried about the timing thing but I suppose if it didn't come in time then you could return all the money and be okay.. though if go to the UK and they think you are going to overstay your visa by going to school without a student visa it might not be the greatest so just make sure you learn everything you can which it looks like you are doing so it's great.
And the second thing. Even if you do beat the man that still means you don't actually have any money! Working a minimum wage job and going to school full time sucks. I've done it. I always suggest for people to have 3-4 months of living expenses saved up before the move. That's usually between $2-3000 in the states, and is probably more in the UK. It just seems like a recipe for disaster. You don't want to be dependent on your SO and his family. You need to be independent. You need to have money you can use to buy food, pay rent, and splurge on new things. That's why having a certain amount of money is a requirement, because it's a good idea.
Just think about it... Good luck.