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textileowlTherefore, the graduate school thing is currently pushed back at least a year.
$1100/month school loan payments is way too much to spend hoping I can get a fantastic job (+70,000) in fashion and not burn out within the first few years.
Having hashed out the numbers with Jeff's parents, who were fabulous and - while difficult - know money and the economy much better than I do.
So what to do for now?
Work at Mascot - so far I enjoy it and am keeping the flubs down to a minimum.
Work at David's part time when possible - they pay more per hour and it's a good side job even if only for a couple of hours
Research grad school some more.
- Email UNC and find out what was wanting, what I could improve and what they want to see if I apply again
- Look into more schools
Theatre work when/if possible
Develop a couple of research and sewing complete outfit projects to build portfolio.
This should include undergarments, headgear, and accessories
- linen 1780's gown
- medieval?
-regency?
- victorian
- something 1900's?
-menswear
- opinions, suggestions?
We've also discussed moving to a cheaper apartment to help save money and try to get our debt controlled. Jeff's parents have offered a one bedroom they own, which they've been having trouble renting out. It's a good bet we'll take it and most likely on a reduced rate. It would mean moving, but we have been anticipating that all year and it also gives us a chance to really plan out how we want the space to work, to organize and ditch things that have been taking up space - metaphorically and physically.
So here is where we'll stay for a while. We need to try and be more social, get out and enjoy Columbus while we can.
Would anyone like to help??
$1100/month school loan payments is way too much to spend hoping I can get a fantastic job (+70,000) in fashion and not burn out within the first few years.
Having hashed out the numbers with Jeff's parents, who were fabulous and - while difficult - know money and the economy much better than I do.
So what to do for now?
Work at Mascot - so far I enjoy it and am keeping the flubs down to a minimum.
Work at David's part time when possible - they pay more per hour and it's a good side job even if only for a couple of hours
Research grad school some more.
- Email UNC and find out what was wanting, what I could improve and what they want to see if I apply again
- Look into more schools
Theatre work when/if possible
Develop a couple of research and sewing complete outfit projects to build portfolio.
This should include undergarments, headgear, and accessories
- linen 1780's gown
- medieval?
-regency?
- victorian
- something 1900's?
-menswear
- opinions, suggestions?
We've also discussed moving to a cheaper apartment to help save money and try to get our debt controlled. Jeff's parents have offered a one bedroom they own, which they've been having trouble renting out. It's a good bet we'll take it and most likely on a reduced rate. It would mean moving, but we have been anticipating that all year and it also gives us a chance to really plan out how we want the space to work, to organize and ditch things that have been taking up space - metaphorically and physically.
So here is where we'll stay for a while. We need to try and be more social, get out and enjoy Columbus while we can.
Would anyone like to help??
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Date: 2009-04-09 03:14 pm (UTC)Selling ren garb can be pretty lucrative, if you either sell quick and cheap off the rack demi-garb, or can convince people that $400- much higher is not expensive because of all the materials, time, and skill that went into their garment. You also need to be able to go to faires for weekends, buy a booth or rent (which can be very expensive because you may need to build onsite), or have a website up that gets a lot of traffic. We've looked into this a bunch, since Jeff does leather work and right now it can't work. Neither of our jobs allow for the time off to make and sell, nor do they make enough money to buy the goods to make product.
Call the funnel even for the jars, timing has been off for months. Is there a winter market this weekend?
Gardening would be fantastic... where on Maize are the plots located? Time would be our biggest problem here, but I'll talk with Jeff about it. It would be nice.