I just did some research and found out that all Australian residents can apply for a HECS loan, regardless of income. So that's some exciting news, and something I don't have to worry about so much now. Also found out my course *might* only be costing me ~$8500, a bit less than I originally thought. And I won't have to pay it back until my annual income exceeds $44k - OR if I choose to pay portions of it back early, I get 10% more paid off for each payment. (So if I pay back $500, the balance is reduced by $550). Awesome.
DF is bottling a homebrew, and then my mother is hosting a dinner party for DF's dad and his parents, who are visiting from inter state. DF and I aren't particularly thrilled about going, it's been a veeeerrrryyy long time since I've been to any night-time sort of function with my mum and I doubt she'll be abstaining from alcohol, even though she knows how everyone feels about it. But DF and I are the only people that ever say anything about it, so we are the baddies. Everyone else just keeps their mouth shut. Excuse me, but I didn that for 8+ years and it didn't help. *shrug* I told DF if it seems like it's going sour, we're leaving, even if our plates are half full.
I just watched the documentary The September Issue. It was fantastic. Has anyone else seen it? It's the real-life version of The Devil Wears Prada, pretty much. Starring Miss Anna Wintour herself.
On a side note, this is my 500th entry!
Currently Reading: And The Ass Saw The Angel, by Nick Cave
The September Issue
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Sounds like a great loan option with good benefits for early repayment. And nothing wrong with an early departure should things turn sour at the dinner. Hopefully mum can keep it together. Sadly, my father and his girlfriend made a wretched scene one Christmas (didn't ruin it for me or my kids) but we are STILL talking about it five years later. They are still together (Lord knows why) and we always sort of hold our breath when they show up at get togethers. One year I actually told them to stay home or skip or not come together. Sad, but sometimes for our own sanity and happiness it is best to avoid trouble.
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