I just found out today that I have been accepted to the New England Culinary Institute! This is the college that three months ago I thought was the only one for me. I am happier than you can imagine that I now have it for a definite option, but I am not sure if it is where I will go.
I still want to own and manage a restaurant, but I realize that there are other good schools out there. I am going to the open house at Green Mountain College in a couple of weeks. It seems like a good school where I could learn what I want. At NECI I would only learn Restaurant Management; at Green Mountain I could learn management and other things that interest me. My family also wants me to look into Cornell. I think it’s farfetched that I could get into Cornell, but I’ll look into it if for no other reason than to make them stop bothering me about it.
Talking with my family I also found out that I will be the first on either side to go to college. My older cousin is planning on going, but she has yet to apply anywhere. I hope this is going to become a common thing. I would love to see my little sister and some of my younger cousins go to college!
Leaving home is a scary idea. I know that around this time next year I will need to become a much stronger person. Being close to my family makes staying away from them for a long period of time difficult. I’ve mastered being away for up to ten days, I wonder if I can stand being away for longer. It’s months and months away though, so for now I want to think about the fun things I will be able to do!
I will have a nice, long, informational post up before the weekend is over. I feel bad that I keep writing these short posts that have almost nothing to do with Paganism. I have ideas running through my head now. Maybe I should start writing them down so I don’t forget them! xD
Tori, you have many paths. Right now you need to focus on your future career and that's cool with me! I think having a career in the restaurant business is fascinating (I'm a big foodie) and that you're thinking about your options. The cool thing about culinary courses, at least the ones I have heard of, do teach you about the business side of things too. I guess it depends on if you want food to be your focus, or management. Either way, I know you will do great and find your way.
ReplyDeleteAnd good for you for going to college! That's a HUGE accomplishment.
I love reading posts that are about you! Posts about paganism don't mean very much if you don't know a bit about the person behind them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mrs.B., posts about paganism are great, but it's better if we know about the person behind them (who am I to say, have you read my blog, right?? Lots of family stuff actually! LOL)
ReplyDeleteIt's super-great that you're going to colege! I didn't know you have this dream of opening our own restaurant, so cool! I do wish in due time you find the best place to study. Being away from family is not easy, I personally know about it. But what you must keep in mind is that they'll always be a part of you, no matter where you are! A quay where your boat can always sail back to when you need comfort. That's how we grow up!
Kisses from Nydia.
Ah! Torikins!
ReplyDeleteI was driving around my new neighbourhood today, checking out the area...and, quite honestly, being lost (haha), and I found the neatest thing for our restaurant! There was a church and outside with a "free" sign nearby was about...oh..say ten? or so of those "bar stool" chairs. y'know, nineteen fifty's-like...metal base, red cushion-y top. but they were the real thing and the bee's knees for sure!! i wished i'd snap a picture to show you. 'twas rather neat!
Also, you need to come visit someday soon! It would be greatly appreciated. <3
Thanks to everyone! College is a big step and I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteYou found my blog Tearnee! =D I love those kinds of chairs. And I really want to go visit. October is wicked busy though. I've got to plan for the Halloween dance, I'm visiting Green Mountain College, a hiking trip, more planning for the dance, and I want Aunt Jen to take me to Salem for an early birthday present. I don't know how it's all going to fit!