Today's been a veryyyyyyyyyyy veryyyyyyyyyyyyyy good day...
I feel like I've finally broken through a barrier... an invisible one at that... I know I'm probably still walking in the valley... but I've had a few boosts that will keep me going, and it will take alot and i mean A LOT... to wipe this smile off my face... This journey's been tough, and I know it will be tougher, but I am stronger... I know I can do it.
Ok for those who have not heard, 1. I received an email today regarding the Masters application. I've been accepted, classes starting July. I need to get a bit more paperwork done before then but should not be a problem.
I was walking around the offices sharing the good news, I went down to the Cafe and ordered lunch... a $5 BLT burger *oh sooooo goood* and as I was waiting for it to be ready, I got a phone call from the immigration lawyer, who had tried calling yesterday while I was teaching. They called and informed me that my visa had been granted, despite the fact that 3 days ago, they called to tell me that I was 1/3 approved for the visa, and I had to get chest xrays and medicals (which I was about to book in for this afternoon, but would have meant that I had to spend another few hundred bucks). They told me that for some reason, the Immigration Dept. had decided to overlook all the conditions and grant me the visa.
So this 5 month wait has been fruitful... the work, tears, sweat, blood and stress have all paid off... including all the paper cuts from getting Applications ready!
This is the year of Favour! and All things work together for good! God's faithful n I know I'm blessed...
So I thought I'd share what I wrote in my application, that probably gave my application a boost:
Q: Please Outline your reasons for applying to this course
A: It is my desire to develop my skills to an advanced level, have a better understanding of new technology and the trends of contemporary media, as well as improve my ability to combine multi-cultural approaches (e.g. Easter and Western) into the art form. I believe that the course will allow me to better my skills in the medium through workshops and the exploration of film theories and production processes. The theory levtures will enable me to balance my practical knowledge of production processes, and give me the abiltity to critically analyse films. Having experience in both digital video and stills photography, I am certain that the introduction to 16mm film in the Studio Practice Seminar Modules will boraden my experience and allow me to apply knowledge in 16mm film in my future projects and work place.
I believe that the Film Theory Modules and the Memory Time and Identity elective will facilitate my passion for bringing together different cultures into a single story on film. Giving me the ability to have a better understanding of story telling through perspectives in the story. Having a basic understanding of the Heroes Journey in Script-writing, I know that enrolling into the Creative Writing - Scriptwriting Workshops will allow me to have a higher level of skill in Script-writing, for application into my future projects. I will also be enabled to have more skills to pass on to my future students.
I believe that at this point in time, I have the motivation, energy, desire and resources at hand to complete the course. I know that the successful completion of this Masters will be an invaluable enhanvement for my future career and be a significant credential for future training purposes. It will also provide the opportunity for me to discover and explore futher the voice that will tell stories of the Eastern and Western cultures and give me the ability to contribute more to and have a greater influence on contemporary society.
Ha reading that excites me! Who would have thought... the person who didnt do too well academically in Primary n Secondary school, would have finished a degree... and move on to a Masters...
I know the reason why... i've found my passion and what drives me...
MINDY TAN SHU YING... Listen to ur big sister... START THINKING ABOUT WHAT U WANT TO DO IN LIFE! :P I know u think i'm just nagging again but i'm being SERIOUS!!! U kinda have 1 more year to think about which path u want to take... so choose wisely...
Oops... now i think i live up to the nickname i get from some of my students... YODA... hahaha
Right... back to work... just thought i'd share that exciting news...
in Dolly Chan of Under One roof's accent: SO es-ci-tiiing...
