Yesterday I got a message to state whether I wanted to go back or not. I have said that I'm interested and will probably end up there again. Because we have been trained in the basics, we will get trained in other components, so it won't be boring for us. I also told a friend of mine because she is also looking for work still (yay I'm not the only one lol). The earliest intake is 7th September, so it's not too far away. This hasn't stopped me from job hunting though.

From there I'm contemplating further study of some description. There's a Post-graduate Diploma in Forensic Science which I can apply to do. They only accept 10 applicants per year so it may not actually happen. I'm going to research this and apply in July once I get back from Auckland. Right now I'm planning and organising things for our trip to Auckland for my brother Brett's wedding. I know we're not going for long but it still requires time and effort, plus I have my ongoing job search. If I do get into this programme, I will be heading up to Auckland next year as that's the only place in NZ you can do it.

So those are my plans for the next year or so. I won't have to add to my student loan as I will be eligible for a student allowance which will make life way easier. Plus it would be awesome to live with my mum for a year! I think it would be good for her too. We had a fantastic time when I stayed with her for 3 months over a summer once. I feel so good about having some sort of plan, especially one that involves getting off the benefit. It's so easy to fall into the trap of depression.