Life before Uni was one Facebook game after another. Don’t get me wrong, one game in particular introduced me to the world of creative digital art and the idea of Marketing through being handed the task of organising a “Meet N Greet” with the developer of the game, but basically, my time was lost.
The day Alahna asked me to drive her to the Uni to inquire about STEPS was the day I turned a corner. I stopped and thought, “Why not me?” But, what do I want to do? I thought back to my digital art and the organising of the Meet - For someone with no training, I was pretty good – Wasn’t I?
So I applied to start STEPS and also went to TAFE and discussed a diploma in Graphic Design. Mmm what to do? I could have done both because a few of the courses lined up – should I? I spoke with the TAFE Graphic Design teacher and after an hour long brainstorming session, made the decision that if I was going to really succeed in anything I had to make a choice. I chose STEPS. I can always do Graphic Design one modual at a time after STEPS and still manage a course load in my chosen University program. In a way, I suppose I did choose both, I just put the one that could be put on hold for a while – on hold.
Once I decided I wanted STEPS I realised “Hey, you have to pass the entrance test first!” OMG! I was so scared; I stayed up half the night, slept in, and was late for the assessment! Great job Vicki, way to go! Way to make a first impression!!
But hey, I passed and here I am. Scared, overwhelmed and in my head screaming “Someone stop the bus I need to get off!” but doing it. At those times I just sit, take a breath, (continue to just breathe for a few mins) then make a list. I LOVE lists. Shopping lists, To Do lists, Where to go lists, all in order of priority or shortest route. Once I have my list I can then focus on what needs to be done. And I do it!
Have I changed since making this choice? Na, I still sit in front of a computer - just looking at a different screen is all... Bahhaahaha! Who am I kidding! Hell YES! I feel now, like I have a purpose, a direction. I’m still unsure as to what that directions is, but I know that the smoke will clear and one day, I will wake up and instead of wondering, “What am I going to do with my life” I will realise that I am already walking the path.
Written at 8.07pm on 4th March 2012
Before signing off I am going to leave you with a story of someone else's journey. This story has inspired me because this person is a real life Hero. She was 47 years old when she saw an opportunity and despite all the jeers and laughter stood up and said - This is me.
This "Dream" is not university related, however it shows passion and drive and what can be achieved if you just dare to ask - "Why not me?"
I will show you the beginning of her travels and her one dream realised. Well, she started off with only one dream but what followed is simply amazing. The rest of her story is one you might like to follow yourself, I know I will be.....
This is where her journey started:
This is her "Dream" Realised:
This is where she is now....
Before signing off I am going to leave you with a story of someone else's journey. This story has inspired me because this person is a real life Hero. She was 47 years old when she saw an opportunity and despite all the jeers and laughter stood up and said - This is me.
This "Dream" is not university related, however it shows passion and drive and what can be achieved if you just dare to ask - "Why not me?"
I will show you the beginning of her travels and her one dream realised. Well, she started off with only one dream but what followed is simply amazing. The rest of her story is one you might like to follow yourself, I know I will be.....
This is where her journey started:
This is her "Dream" Realised:
This is where she is now....
