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[elle2585]

my dissertation was based on medieval history. you only have to do the recent stuff in modular work in first year. most of my course i could choose so i stayed in the medieval period. loved it 'The Structure of Politics in the Reign of Edward II' - i believe that was the title of my dissertation hahaha. brainwave... i should've incorporated the body politic into the title. damn it. oh well haha, waaaay too late now. x

 

[Fattyfattyboomboom]

tyn,

Thanks...well this will be the second time I am taking the course. I was great the first time it did help, but they have a kind of use by date and as it has been 6-7 years now since I did it...I thought it better to get stuck in. At norwich city college they do an access course for medicine...too bad you couldn't come down here.hahaha. Lowie is the nearest college and only 20 mins away which is fine for me,as I won't need to get my MIL to watch LU all the time. He will be at nusery for a few hours aday and the rest if the time, she can watch him while OH is working.

I have always been a big science person. I studied in high school I was always top of my class, I was studing college level courses in high school. I studied, physiology, genetics, uni level biology and medical terminology, plus the standard, trig and calculus.....ahhhhhhhh.

I would really rather do some kind of science degree..but something that I can use and work with until I am quite old. ( if I want to). I was leaning towards law because I liked it years ago when I used to help my mate with her degree. I surpisingly understood it all, and really enjoyed the ability to look up what I needed to to prove ( I was right) the case. I mean sometimes, I did most of her project work for her...( I know it is bad, but I couldn't help it) . And with the possible magistrates job, I thought it would help me to make the decision whether I wanted to take that route or not. If not I still have to have some kind of foundation, so that is fine. It is just with a family it isn't that easy to go to any other Uni apart from one near by. I mean i could go to london and move in with my mate, but that means only seeing LU on the weekends when i don't have projects on...and that would just kill me. I would rather make the sacrifice and choose something from UEA or Norwich College. So we shall see. In a years time is when i will make my final choice. The only thing that could change the plan is another baby. I am not trying to get PG right now...but I am not going out of my way to stop it either. All the fun is in the trying!! hahahaha

 

[Silence]

My boss has offered to contribute financially for me to do a second degree with the Open University. I'm thinking either law or biology. I never imagined being interested in law, but I translate a lot of contracts and I do quite enjoy it. I was really good at science in high school and especially liked biology (apart from the human anatomy module where we had to cut up hearts) but high school was a long time ago. I think it'll be next year before I enroll on anything, if I do at all.

Tyn- I looked at a BSL degree at Uni of Central Lancashire...was tempted by it, but the course for me was definitely Modern Languages with Translation and Interpreting Studies: French and Italian (yes it has to be THE longest degree title in the WORLD) at Salford Uni.

Jenn - I think it's great that you're going back to school. My Dad did his degree when I was 8 and I wanted to go to uni since then!!! He was such a positive influence.
~Silence~

 

[Fattyfattyboomboom]

holy cr*p, UEA have just introduced a forensics and investigative chemistry degree....I could do that...that was what I wanted to do for years, but the only school that did it was anglia polytechnic. Well...I can make my desicion when I am done with my foundation course. Only bad thing is that there is a 6 month time in miami, which i would love to do but I am not sure I could be away from my boys for that long. It would be depend on whether I can find a place to live for that time for us all...and that we will have money to live on. ( which I am sure we can manage) Hmmmm.....something to think about.

 

[Fattyfattyboomboom]

silence....thank you very much. Well I hope he gets that from me too. He is very intellegent ( but who doesn't think their kid is hte smartest thing ever?) he language skills for his age are fabulous. I talk all the time, and read to him. Constantly teaching him everything and he picks it all up. He speaks better than a lot of 6 and 7 year olds. He uses big words and understands there meanings. I just want to be a good mum to him, whilst still trying to be the wife my OH needs and achieve my own goals too.

 

[Fattyfattyboomboom]

silence, the human anatomy class was what I loved the most in college. We got to go to the local uni and cut up human cadavours and it was great. To finally get a chance to see all the stuff we had been studying was a great thrill and priviledge. Law does really interest me...but if I am honest a science is what I really love. I tried the whole open university but it just isn't for me. I much prefer the student teacher environment. In addtion the ability to bouce off other people regarding ideas, methods etc.

 

[Fattyfattyboomboom]

wow it's like talkin' to myself here...hahaha

 

[Gemstone]

I'm here Jenn but I don't know what I can add to what you are talking about. I have been to Uni. I went when I was just over 40 but it was a social sciences course. I took DipHe in Community and Youth Work which was 2/3 of the BSc Health and Community. I was on the third year when my Dad first got ill so the course bit the dust I'm afraid. Cutting up cadavours? hmm... not for me, I think but Miami - hmm.... that sound really good. x

 

[Taz]

OMG have you lot done nothing but be on here all day???!!!

My PB m&ms may not last out the weekend Jenn! They are soooooo yummy! Why are yours in the freezer?

 

[Fattyfattyboomboom]

taz...they taste yummy cold like that....Just like them like that I guess. Put a few in and try it.

Gem....hahaha..well I really liked the gross anatomy side of things...but I guess I am just one of those weirdo's . OH thinks I am out to prove something, but he is not sure what just yet. He is behind me all the way, but thinks I really don't NEED to do it. If I am just out to prove to myself I can. He said he knows I can, but that doesn't mean I have to do it. He is thinking when we move back to the US, that we will be living so comfortable that I won't ever NEED to work, but I can't just be a lady of leisure...it's boring....been there done that. We have always said that when we move back to texas, that we would start an ice business. And involve the whole family. Which I think is a great thing. I know people in commercial construction, so could get our building set up how we like it and buy the machinery. And do home ice delivery. In texas it is hard to get ice. I mean of course anyone can go to the store and get it. But when they run out ( which by the way if quite often) you pay an arm and leg to get it from the local gas station. And when they run ( which again they often do) there is nothing for miles. People are always having BBQ's and parties and the place where we plan to have the buisness is out in the hill country near the lakes, again where people go camping alot. And are in need of ice; especially deliveries. Say...you want to have a BBQ on a hot saturday ( which almost every day is over 100F - 35C) and the winter is still 75-80f 22-23C) so people are always in need. They can just give us a bell and the ice will be delivered. The mark-up is incredible and I know we can do it. And we will, but too that isn't my goal. It is just something we can do as a family that can be passed down to our kids, which will also employ some of the members of my family that are in need. Not to mention, give us some great money.

There are so many choices I can make. It is just making the one that will make me happy. Unfortantely for me...my attention span is like that of a knat sometimes, and well...if i were going to have a store I would rather it be a store full of the things I love to buy. Ie make-up, shoes, and handbags. Only the best will do...but that is what I would love to sell in a boutique of my own. Who knows...only time will tell.

I have enquired about doing the access course locally, so I will see what happens. The miami thing...Whilst I like the idea, the practicality of it all is not so good. I thought about that years ago and was prepared to go abroad for 6months to a year before I had my LU, but I am not willing to miss out on that much of his life...not for any degree in the world. So...I will just have to see my options and go from there.

 

[Taz]

I will put some in the freezer now

 

[Fattyfattyboomboom]

hahaha....well let me know what you think...it is something about the PB it just doesn't go hard it gets a different texture though. My uncle used to love frozen reeses PB cups. And he would buy a big old box of mini ones and me and all my cousin's would just go over and raid the freezer...hahaha....maybe that is why I love them. But still staying clear of them. I just ate some lovely strawberries from the local farmers ...down here....HMMMMMMMMM....yummy. I ate too many today. I think I had a small punnet all the myself...hehehe...they were so sweet...I could just eat more...but I won't it's late.

 

[Martyn]

Can i come and move out to the USA with you? please?! lol

I looked into moving to the States, but even for an M.D its really hard to do. Plus, i have my heart set on Canada atm! lol. But i really wanna atleast visit the states one day, i keep saying i will, but never get around to it lol

 

[Gemstone]

You should be ok for the toilet tomorrow then Jenn. Don't tell Elle, she'll be jealous x

 

[Gemstone]

Hi Tyn. My dream is to one day do a tour of all the Indian reservations and look at all the crafts, jewellery etc there and then move on to Nova Scotia and see Cape Breton and the Whale watching. That would be wonderful. So many proud people have been margnalised in this world and I would like to see the spark of what moved them before it is too late. x

 

[Gemstone]

Oh dear, we're in danger of getting into night time sserious discussion again. We've done this so many times before I seem to remember!

 

[Gemstone]

OMG I typed all that last piece with my eyes shut, falling asleep. I think I'm sleep typing - it could be time for bed I reckon x

 

[Fattyfattyboomboom]

haha yeah I think so gem....my bed is calling me too..but I am going to leave it just a bit longer though, OH is still eating...hahaha

Tyn, yeah moving over there is really hard. We wanted to move sooner but we would have to take my MIL with us and has my OH is not a US citizen he can't sponsor her...and she is only my relative by marriage and not blood so I can't sponsor her either, and LU is too young. I was thinking I could hire her as a nanny and take her over but no game...she could only stay for a short while. Plus she has too many mdedical problems it would cost me a small fortune just to keep her insured, not to mention she cant drive and would stick to me like repulsive glue!! And she would either have to live with us or live in a MIL house...so no luck!! But my LU already has his american passport. And OH is not a problem.

 

[Gemstone]

Am I the first the morning?

:character00238: Good morning everyone :character00238:

When I went to bed last night I made dam sure I switched off the wake up music so that we could lie in for a bit. At 5.55 OH woke up, got out of bed and trundled to the bedroom door with his wash basket (creature of habit - he always does his washing on a weekend), opened the door and in jumped the cat. OH carried on to the toilet and the cat got up on the bed to make a fuss of me. By the time OH got back, retrieved the cat and shut the bedroom door, I was awake and needing a wee so I gave up and got up

When I got downstairs I could be forgiven for thinking the tele was broken. OH was sat eating his breakfast intently watching a series of boring car programs which seem to drone on forever. He looked up and said, "Gosh, you're up early!" (?)

I've had a cup of coffee now and the car programs are still droning on. OH is at the other end of the sofa, totally enthralled with them :help2:

My friend and I are off to the hairdressers today. We're well overdue as we wanted to wait until just before our trip to Ireland before getting it done. I'm having a bit of style put back in and the colour refreshed :character00238:

:character00238: This bit's for Elle. It's raining here I think Mr Sun has taken umbridge at the complaints when he was at his most enthusiastic and b*****ed off somewhere else. We really didn't mean to send him away. Come back Mr Sun, all is forgiven :character00238: x

 

[abz]

well i woke up about half six this morning gem and played on the wii for an hour and a half before coming to work, ha. but now here i am. and i'm shattered!! i'm playing an agatha christie adventure game on the wii at the mo and it's totally addictive.

i also had chinese food last night. i had a fu yung and a couple of ribs. i didn't eat all of either. i got full fast but i'm 2 lbs heavier this morning. i don't think i'm going to lose a thing this week *sigh*. i need to get back into the zone instead of moaning on about it. i don't feel guilty, just kind of meh. just want to be thin... as we all do *sigh*.

so what do you guys have planned today. i'm here until 7 so i would appreciate any company you can give me, but then i do understand people actually have lives...

abz xx