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Very first bracelet :) And ramblings about my future.

June 6th, 2008 at 02:52 am

So today I went to class, then work. I made $45, which is pretty good for a lunch shift. I'm happy to report this Smile After work I went to the craft store to use one of my gift cards. I ended up buying some beading stuff. I got a set that came with 2 kinds of pliers and wire-cutters, as well as these fancy tweezers. Also I bought some beads, wire, and this 3-clasp thingy. I know no technical names for anything, I just bought what looked good together. I wanted to make myself a bracelet.

After my night class, I did it. It didn't take me very long, which is nice. I'm used to having to spend days crocheting something. This was a bit trying for my first time, but I think it turned out great. It's so very "me." And I have plenty of beads and wire left for other projects as well. I have to say it was money well-spent. Here's a picture, let me know what you think!:



So now I'll have to add jewelry to my repetoire of things I can make to sell. Woo hoo!

So I've been doing a LOT of thinking about my future and what I want to do with it. I've come to the conclusion that I'm pretty stressed about the level of debt I've already accumulated. And the closer I get to graduating, the more I dread spending 6+ more years in school pursuing my PhD. I've thought about my options, and what I've been feeling lately, and I think I may change courses again in life.

From the 3rd grade on, I've been starting "businesses." In 3rd grade, a friend of mine and I made paper bookmarks and sold them to classmates for dimes. In the 6th grade, friends of mine and I started a "beadie baby" business.. making bead animals and turning them into jewelry. We made a decent amount for 6th graders. haha. Toward the end of middle school I picked up babysitting and networked my way into quite a few summer jobs. At the end of highschool, I started playing music and marketing myself to coffee shops, on the internet, etc. So I think it's safe to say that I'm a business minded person.

Now I'm attempting to do crafty things and sell them again (though it's been a slow start). But I think later in life I'd like to start my own *real* business. I've always loved the thought of owning my own restaurant, or lately, hookah bar. haha. But this is a long-term goal. I think it sprung from an idea I had a few weeks ago.

I love this site. I love working with money. I love keeping track of every penny I earn/spend, and I love researching new ways to make money on my money, save the money I have, and find new ways to make more. When I was a business major initially, I loved my accounting course. It was easy for me, and incredibly practical.

So I'm thinking about getting my master's in accounting after I graduate in the fall. It's a funny idea, considering I'd be going full-circle (I switched majors umpteen times, and yet started out as a business major). I dont need to have a BA in accounting to get in the program, it's about 2 years to get the degree, there is a scholarship that would grant me full tuition plus stipends. And I would be certain to get a job.

I think I'd like to start my own consulting business. I'd like to do what I do for me, but for other people. Businesses or personal instances. I think it sounds like something I would be great at, and it's something that wont take me a decade to achieve.

Actually, the program I'm looking at has the possibility of starting in the spring, so if I started it next spring (the semester after graduating), I'd be almost done with the program by the time BF gets home from Iraq. Not only that, but I'd stay in my hometown, something I'm keen on doing because my family/friends are all here.

Also, I figure if I go the PhD route, the interest on my already ridiculous loans will double my debt by the time I get a job. Not to mention, if I go ahead and get my master's in psych, I wont find a program with tuition waiving, and jobs wont be quite as available.

I'm becoming really reluctant to stay in school that long. I want to start my life. I want to be a grownup (finally). I want to start a family. I never expected to hear those things come out of my mouth, but I underestimated how important these things are to me.

Well, that's enough rambling. I'm still reviewing my options. I just needed to get it down. Let me know if you guys think I'm crazy (which I am, but some encouragement wouldn't hurt! haha).

Hope everyone has a great night!

3 Responses to “Very first bracelet :) And ramblings about my future.”

  1. go.xtina Says:
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    That's a nice bracelet =D !! I wish I can be a business mind person but... I'm not creative enought and I don't like selling things very much. I like better helping people like in Finance. I've been thinking about my future a lot too and I want to start a family with my almost five month boyfriend. Crazy eh? ;-)

  2. monkeymama Says:
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    I think it sounds like a good plan.

    Very practical.

    I may be a bit biased. Wink
    I would also reccomend getting a CPA license, as the experience is invaluable, and it opens many doors. It's a relatively quick path. You could work on your experience (& get paid) while studying for the exam. Accounting is a field that requires little education really. There is far more emphasis on experience. I know this is moreso in the region I live in though. But a Masters will give you an edge if you live your region values higher degrees for accountants/CPAs.

    Finally, we get a lot of people coming through who get MBAs and don't really understand what a MBA is or how it helps, or how it applies to business. Anyway, so I am relieved you said accounting degree vs. MBA. In your case, it probably is the way to go. It varies much by region, but around here MBA is the way to go if are working in business AND you want to be a big whig. It is useless if you have no business experience (few of them do).

    For general business consulting, an accounting degree (& related experience) is a wonderful way to go. It amazes me how few people really do their research before getting Masters Degrees. So I Wanted to say that I think you are on the right track. But do your research to - make sure you know what you are getting into. Wink

  3. reflectionite Says:
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    wow, it's weird reading your blog because i have been going through the same sort of thoughts! (although, i have not yet started uni). but finally i have decided that i will be starting university in feb 2010 and will be focusing my time and money in between now and then on saving a lump sum to live off. i have decided to do an accounting degree, possibly in financial planning or financial analysing. it will be three years for me. Smile
    it feels nice when you decide what you're going to do. it is one less stressful thing to worry about.

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