I am working away to set up my "new room", in order to suit my tastes and create a veritable get away. So far, the going is good, if not a little slow. I've managed to put my bed together, place a vanity and a book case in spaces that seem to work. I've also begun the process of organizing my closet, with the idea of separating clothing based on color. The whole process of organizing is that much more complicated by a lack of space. This room is much smaller than the two bedroom apartment that used to house my things. It turns out the room is also a lot cozier than the two bedroom apartment. Give a little, get a little?

This is a rough idea of what I'm living like. My desk is, of course, the pinnacle of my work zone. My bed being the polar opposite, and pinnacle of my rest zone. 

It's All Happening

 I am 25 years old, and I just moved in with my Mom. Life is great. 

After about four hours of contemplation, I have decided to start a blog. In all honesty, the thought has crossed my mind several times during the last three years. Today is the day my creativity and motivation met, dated on and off (briefly) and produced  a blog. S'avere bien! Rough translation: It will all turn out. Let the optimism roll!

I must admit, the motivation stems from a desire to chart my progress towards the end goal, returning to McMaster University to complete the .H portion of a B.A.H in Political Science. This lofty goal took root in my mind somewhere around October 2005, six years later I am ready to cross the finish line. I have spent the last six years, on and off, taking undergraduate courses. For the most part, I attended school full time in Hamilton, beginning as a communications major and ultimately deciding to major in Politics. I returned home from McMaster in 2008, tired, overwhelmed and ready to work. I spent two years occupying the roles of Assistant and General Manager/ Buyer at a small boutique in my hometown, Kingston. I took on a centrally located apartment and attempted to "live the life". Two break ups, and three jobs later, I am right back where I started... in the room I inhabited during my high school years, my Mom's room is right across the hall. 

I made the decision to move home based on finances. My savings account is not in prime shape, and I am all too familiar with  the cost of post secondary education. Due to an overwhelming, personal desire not to take on anymore loans, I have decided to live rent free in order to accumulate capital . As a side note, I am very grateful that my Mother has allowed me to dwell in her home rent free, you're the best, Momma! ;)

The plan is to start school in September, that leaves me about 11 months to save money, complete five undergraduate courses via correspondence and prepare for the return to undergraduate living. Wuh. It will be a busy 11 months. Did I mention I am a full time server? This is how I plan to earn the money, in order to save it. 

I have been listening to the great Canadian band, Stars- all afternoon and into the evening. Needless to say, I have found inspiration in a short poem found on the "In Our Bedroom After The War" album, released in September 2007. Here it is: 

"O the blood and the treasure

And then losing it all

The time that we wasted

And the place where we fall

Will we wake in 

the morning

And know what it was all for?

Up in our bedroom after

The war"