101 things about me

Thursday 6 December 2007

Where's my satchel?


As you all know, I had an interview on Tuesday to get into an arts course next year. It included the showing of a portfolio. It was a nerve-wracking experience. People had been asking me what I had thought about the interview, but without having anything to measure to, I honestly could not have said either way. The interviewers told me I would know by the end of the week, and then added "probably by Thursday", and so it was on my mind all morning.

As luck would have it, they called when I was away from my desk.

I was nervous as I returned the call. I had convinced myself a number of times during the course of the morning that I had missed out on a place. 40 applicants for 16 places. No chance. Thankfully I was wrong.

Once they told me the news, I was all smiles. The celebrations began immediately. Sms messages, a couple of excited phonecalls, popcorn courtesy of Ames! (I was at work, it was hardly the opportunity to pop open a bottle of bubbly). I could barely concentrate for the rest of the day, so I did what I had to and then left work on the dot of 5.

As if you couldn't tell, I am VERY excited. I expect all those around me (especially Mal) are relieved.

And so, as of next February, I will be a student again. At 40, I am packing my satchel and heading back to the classroom. Crazy huh? In an amazing, incredible, beam like a child on Christmas morning sort of way.

5 comments:

Malcolm Garth said...

Relief/relieved, funny word that. Very reassuring... And yet there has to be something to be relieved about which was obviously stressful and vexing.

Vexing will just open another can of worms...

Yes I'm relieved, and excited for you... X

Ames and Mick said...

Hurray!!! Knew you would do it all along of course but it's lovely to have it confirmed! Good luck, enjoy the ride, remember to stay between the lines...

JustRun said...

Congratulations! Being a student again is all the craziness you think it's going to be. :) Enjoy!

Louise Dalton said...

Good On You! Congratulations!
I've just finished a course and it was really hard to leave - It's such enjoyment to be in a place dedicated to learning and stretching your mind and your heart! Hope you enjoy going back to study as much as I did!
Lou

Angela said...

Congratulations!!!!! You will enjoy every moment, I know you will!!!!