money money money

I hate that everything in this world revolves around money. I was so excited to be getting a refund on my study abroad trip, that I've been spending accordingly. I was set. Stress free. Didn't need to worry about money...

Well, I should have known... if there was any luck that ran through my family, it was the bad kind.

Turns out, once I got my international scholarship, they took away 1000 dollars of my grant money.

Therefore, instead of getting the 700 dollar refund, or even a 200 dollar one for that matter...

I owe around 700 dollars for tuition before I leave for New Zealand.

Well, we're supposed to have around 1000 dollars for spending money so we can eat for the month... and if I pay that 700, I'll have around 300 to live off of for the month. Great.

So, now, I'm having to take out my first loan of my college career... and hopefully my last.

I mean, I know Ryan already has loans out, and since we're planning on getting married, I will be in debt regardless, but my parents and I have been working really hard to where I didn't have to take one out.

Oh well, I know it will be worth it to spend the month in New Zealand.

I've been trying to hold off on the excitement until I'm done with finals... then it will be time to pack!

I am soooooo incredibly ready to get away from my family, this town, state, and country, though. It's going to be amazing!

I'm really looking forward to getting to know some of the girls in my group better.... we seem to have a lot in common. It should be a lot of fun. :)

Anywho... I better get as many hours in at work as I can before I leave.

I was planning on just doing 4 hours a day, but looks like I might have to get 6.

I leave June 4th... so that will put me at 2 full weeks of just work and no school before I go.

Too bad I won't have a job to come back to...