Still BLUTANG,
LOL, my parents encouraged me to go out of state, but that was only after I booked my plane ticket. I guess they realized that I wasn’t going to change my mind. I’m exiting the “between time” right now. They thought that it would be wise for me to stay at home and save more $$ before I move out on my own. That way they wouldn’t have to worry about me being broke and far away from them. I agreed, but now it’s time for me to go. I can’t even study for the GRE at home. I have more responsibilities at home than I do when I’m on my own because I help take care of my family. At first I was confused too, because they wanted me to be at home, but on my own.
I just didn’t realize that by on my own, they meant next door to them or a block away! LOL! You know what’s the kick? My sister keeps talking about “when” she goes to an out-of-state college…LOL! She’s already made up her mind that she’s going to an HBCU, and there are none on the west coast.
Dzdst796,
That’s comforting to know. My mom may be the same way. My mom kept asking me where I’ll be settling down after grad school because she wants to move there and settle down. But I don’t know where I'd settle, I’m not ready to settle down. I'm far from it! LOL! But thank you, I definitely will follow my heart. This minor delay is enough anxiety for me to handle. I’m reading “The Purpose Driven Life,” and realizing that I have a purpose beyond my imagination. I have to start living like it!
1browngirl,
Okay, this is where it gets interesting. I have two sets of parents, Mom, Dad, Step-mom, and Step-dad. Dad is still trying to find other jobs for me! It’s not fair when it’s 4 to 1!
SummerChild,
You’re right, everyone is absolutely correct. Because at the end of the day, the truth is, I can’t sleep, because I’m up thinking about what I’d rather be doing. Then I can’t wake up because I couldn’t sleep. Then I’m not productive throughout the day. I have a strong interest in politics, advocacy, and government affairs. So I’m going to the best place for it! DC!
Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences, I really appreciate it.