RL update

[anoel]

Since it's been a bit unclear lately, a brief RL update. I am currently in Syracuse, NY instead of my beloved California. This makes me very sad. But there are reasons and benefits to it. I'm on a leave of absence from college because I am suffering a burnout from schoolwork and need a break from it all. Plus I have no idea what I want to do with my life and so my motivation is very low. I'm currently working and saving up money to go back to California (LA) after Christmas/January because I can't stand another winter here AND I want to go to Melora's shows, DIY and Escapade. In college I was always dying to live out on my own so doing that for at least eight months or so will hopefully give me the independent living and time off I need to go back college in the fall (or longer depending on how it goes). In that time, I really want to look into career options some more as Psychology and me didn't really work out. I think my problem is I have a lot of interests and my skillset is not one that's easily defined into anything so it's hard to find something that really fits me. It's like in fandom, I'm very multi-fannish and I get obsessed with things for short times but I can never really stick with one thing. Except for vidding and that's only a hobby for me.

On the plus side for being in NY, it leaves me closer to my friend lianri to watch Heroes and The Office when they premiere, close to New Jersey so I can visit indybaggins, clayangel and blackstray in October and drive to Scranton for the Office convention in late October. And seeing as that month also holds my birthday (which is perfect for getting early/same day birthday presents of TV DVD sets), it should be an awesome month. Besides that fact that I won't be in California which I miss SO MUCH OMG. When I go back, I'm going to hug the first palm tree I see, I swear. And appreciate every single day in MY STATE and my city and in the warm California sun. Everyone commented last year how happy California made me and how much I appreciated it and so no matter the bad that happened last year, I still regard it as one of the best years of my life.

I suck at comments lately as what always happens but know that I'm reading everything and am so thankful to have such an awesome Flist. Nothing like coming home each day and getting in a good mood reading LJ :)

Comments

[clayangel.livejournal.com]

I have family in Syracuse. I used to go there all the time. It's not a bad place, but yeah, California is just a little better.

[anoel.livejournal.com]

After living here 18 years, I think it IS a bad place but it's okay if I disregard the weather. California is heaven compared to it IMO though. Can't wait to be there again!

[clayangel.livejournal.com]

I rarely went there in the winter, but it was pretty with lots of trees. At least my grandfather's neighborhood was. It's where my mom grew up. Apparently she went to school with Richard Gere's younger brother, too. And apparently he was an ass. :P

[anoel.livejournal.com]

It is much nicer when it's not in the winter. I'm just a fan of palm trees a LOT more.

Heh, it's sad how many people are.

[clayangel.livejournal.com]

I wasn't overly impressed with California until this past April when I drove all over the state. Now I'm really digging it, and I have such great memories there that I feel like I might just have to end up there one day.

[anoel.livejournal.com]

I am glad April made you see the light :) I would love it if you came!

[clayangel.livejournal.com]

Kat, Indy and I have vague plans to go there and live on the beach and sell hats.

And we're trying to drag Cae and her chitlin with us. We shall see. ^___^

[anoel.livejournal.com]

Sounds good to me! I love the beach. In the end you have to be where you love if you can help it but if you love it here, that works out even better for me :)

[noncanontv-girl.livejournal.com]

You know what might work for you... there's this test you can take at your guidance counselor's office. Career Aptitude or something. It'll show you what careers you might best be suited for based on your interests. It sounds to me that you might like working in a studio doing editing work. Or making commercials? Maybe marketing of some sort...

Good luck with whatever you decide. If trying to save money, perhaps you can try community college for your basic credits and then transfer once you've figured out what you want to do. I sometimes wish I had done that.

[anoel.livejournal.com]

I've taken a lot of tests that haven't helped a lot so I'm a bit cynical about them now. I just have a lot of interests but mostly not ones I'm passionate about to work with. As much as I love vidding, the editing is not the part that I love but the creative processs so I've pretty much counted that kind of thing out. It's frustrating. I'm hoping I'll find something though.

Yeah, I might do that. We'll see. I just need year off first.

[testdog65.livejournal.com]

Plus I have no idea what I want to do with my life and so my motivation is very low.

The two things that came to mind when I saw this were:

1. Some kind of TV critic/columnist.
2. Film/video editing.

Also, I agree with noncanontv_girl. Some of those tests are surprisingly accurate for at least pointing out the things that can hold your attention for more than five minutes. It certainly couldn’t hurt.

because I can't stand another winter here

:D Yeah, I know it can really get to you. Save a few years when I lived in the NYC area, every other winter of my life has been spent in CNY. When I was a kid, it was pretty and fun. But now, I find that I start dreading winter with the first warm days of Spring. Right now I’m about ready to crawl out of my skin anticipating that first day when the temperature doesn’t go above 40. But then when it actually snows, I’ll be OK with it. Good or bad, there really is no place like Syracuse when it comes to winter.

~Ellen

[anoel.livejournal.com]

Both of those sound great...if I actually loved writing about TV shows and doing the actual editing. I just enjoy the creative process behind them. I'm not sure how I'd make that into a job but I will be trying to figure it out. I'm always up for a test but I've taken a lot that aren't helpful.

Yeah besides last year, I've had to deal with every winter (remember the 93 snowstorm? As a kid that was fun.) and it's gotten to me over the years. It really is unique here although for me it's bad.

[carolelombard.livejournal.com]

It will work out. I know it took me a long time to find my way.

[anoel.livejournal.com]

I know. I'm trying to be patient but a lot of times I want to know NOW and get my life all figured out and have a way to earn money doing something I love. I'm glad you found it!

[asuka14.livejournal.com]

I'll be there in October, too!! (I'm Lyndsey. You spoke to me on the phone in California).

[anoel.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm looking forward to seeing you. Of course I remember who you are! That phone call was fun.

[fadsy.livejournal.com]

I'm so jealous that you're going to the convention. I'm soooo close to buying a plane ticket, but I'm trying to force myself not to.

I hope you enjoy your semester off. :)

[anoel.livejournal.com]

I do seem to be in the right place at the right time sometimes. But I really need to get back to LA for Melora. I want to see her sing! And I hear you about the forcing. I can't imagine how you do it especially if you have the money.

Thanks, I do too :)