I got into Queens on Saturday. So relieved I can't even tell you. The only thing is I am confused about when they notify people about scholarships. I double-checked and definitely didn't miss the deadline when I applied but am not sure when you find out.
Also, Danielle has decided she will put up with living with Josh and Alex has decided she will agree to whatever we want. We had a very awkward big talk with Josh's parents about next year and they said they will pay for the extra rent past what me and my sisters can pay. I said I didn't want to be unfair with Josh paying more rent than me when really I'm three people. Josh said if I make dinner he will consider us even because he can't cook to save his life and every time I've cooked food he's liked it. When I explained about being worried they would want something more expensive than we can afford and that will be like, in a less-safe area than Josh is comfortable with his mom said that safety is really important and they're perfectly fine paying more money for a safer place.
Originally my sisters and I were just going to get a one-bedroom place and one of us (probably me) would sleep on the couch. I can't believe now we're considering a two bedroom place. I can't believe I'm going to live with a boy. Danielle is just excited at the idea of so much closet space. Aunt Elaine has tons of stuff in the linen closet that never gets used but she refuses to throw any of it out. So we have piles of clothes in our room on top of newspaper on the floor and our closet is crammed. It will be nice to spread out. Josh won't take up that much room because he can leave almost all his stuff except clothes at his parent's house.
I am really scared about living with a boy, even though it's Josh. What if we get in a fight and I want to go home? What if he does gross boy things? What if we get in a huge fight and break up and then we're stuck living together? What if it's weird with him being home alone with my sisters while I'm working? I am so scared I want to cry.
Tomorrow I see Craig. Thank god.
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Mazel tov! I can imagine you are relieved. Queens is an excellent school. You are more than qualified to be accepted there. I think it will be a good match, will fit your needs in many ways. I am so glad for, impressed by, and proud of you. Yay!
Congratulations!!! How exciting! I knew you were worrying unnecessarily, but I can only imagine how stressful it is to have to wait to hear from colleges - it was a lot different back when I did it.
I'm not sure how scholarships work exactly... my oldest is only a junior so we're not quite there yet... but I think the scholarship notifications come out after the acceptance letters, in April or May. And I assume you have to do the FAFSA too?
Regardless, VERY proud of you... both in the college acceptance AND in your handling of the English teacher issue. You are moving forward with a lot of maturity. :)
Hooray! I'm very excited for you. Congratulations. That must be a huge relief.
Josh has some amazing parents! They must be able to see that he cares about you very much and that you (+2) are worth all that. I can imagine it's scary, intimidating AND exciting all at once. I'm looking forward to all of you being away from Aunt Elaine.
gosh, did you just hear that stone drop off my chest? i'm sooo glad you got into queens! not that i was seriously doubting that you'd get accepted. it was just, well, taking long with the notification.
congrats and big hugs, college girl!
and *lol* about the "gross boy things". yeah, i know it's scary. but i have been hearing about josh for quite a while now and i think he's the least gross guy i've ever heard about. but you WILL probably find out some stuff you wouldn't have guessed before. nothing overly gross, i suppose, it's just that living with someone is different than just visiting. like, you clean each other's hair out of the shower drain. find lost dirty socks in the corners. one scatters cereal, the other one bread crumbs, and you find yourself wondering who makes more of a mess. but there's lots of nice things too. like shouting "hellooo" coming home, and the other one has already made tea. it can be incredibly sweet. you just have to keep things in proportion, and talk reasonably about stuff that annoys you, then you'll be fine.
and about dani and alex feeling uncomfortable being alone with josh, or vice versa - i think they're all pretty comfomfortable with each other and seem to like each other a lot. it will work out. you're all pretty smart folks and have mouths to talk. i'm not worried.
well, and having a huge fight and breaking up? always think, what's the worst thing that could happen? you'd have to downsize and move to an unsafer neighborhood. let's hope it won't happen. but it's nothing to wreck you head about right now.
i'm pretty excited for you! and if there are gross boy things involved, come and tell me. i'm an expert! ;-)
Congratulations! I read your latest post too. Find out what Queens and Hunter offer for financial aid. If it's the same, you should also think about the location and traveling time. If it matters, I think Hunter may have a little better reputation.
As for living with Josh, I can tell you this. You will get in fights. He will do gross boy things. It will feel weird at times. And if it doesn't work out, I'm sure his parents will help you until you can find a new place...they sound decent like that. But don't give up just because of fights and fear and living with someone new. You'll make it. We all have confidence in you.
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