Why am I writing this you ask ... I'm bored at tired, that's why. I could go to sleep, but I don't feel like it . So, a day in the life of me. Not really all that interesting, but here goes ...

I woke up at 7:30 this morning. Didn't have to get up until 8:30, but I can't sleep. Standard stuff in the morning (shower, clothes, bed, etc) was followed by quickly going on the net and printing off my lecture notes for the one lecture I had today (ECON101 - Macroeconomics). Eventually left the house at 9am, but not before seeing my little nephew (Rhys) for 5 or so minutes.

Half way down the road and realised I didn't have enough petrol, so I had to stop in and get some from the closest town, 15mins away. 20 mins later, and $50 lighter, I am now speeding down the road doing 100k's an hr and still getting overtaken by semi-trailers. Fast-forward until 10:10am, when I finally get into my usual carpark the 10min walk from the uni. I spend the next 10 mins walking through the wonderful botaic gardens right next to the uni before settling into my back corner of the lecture hall just before it started at 10:30.

During the lecture I organised to meet Jess for lunch at 1, so I was extremely lucky the 2hr lecture finished by 12. Quickly walked back to the car for the hour drive to Jess's house. Caught her at 1 and went for our usual Subway lunch, where we just talked. She got a new boyfriend, and apparently it isn't working out that well. I personally don't see it lasting. Anyway, finished that and went to the local shopping centre where we brought random chocolates to give to one of her friends, which we went and saw at 3:30. I also brought the 700ml bottle of Southern Comfort I'm staring at right now .

Took her home at 4:30, so I was home by 5. Started typing up the notes I took from Monday's lecture, had dinner (nice roast chicken), and finalised organisation for my party on Sat night until about 8:30 when Criminal Minds started. Watched that, then came back to this laptop and done some more notes for uni. About 10:30 went and watched the last 2 episodes of Supernatural Season 1 until around midnight. Just spent the past hour reading a backlog of blogs, and now it is 1am and am typing this.

One funny thing to end - I can fit the stereotypical Australian. I as driving home this afternoon and I had to sla on the breaks because I almost hit a kangaroo as it was crossing the road. It happens all the time

Winter break is over, and its time to get back into the swing of things for the second and final session of 2009. Holidays were quite good for me, but I don't mind getting back to uni.

I got quite a lot done during the holidays. In terms of games I finished Need for Speed Undercover and Gears of War. Two games in a month is good for me. I'm also half way through Assassins Creed. In terms of TV, I purchased Supernatural Seasons 1 and 2, House Season 4 and X-Files Season 2. I've only watched the House set fully, but I'm almost through Supernatural season 1. The extra shows will give me something to do of a night after uni.

I wanted to meet up with all of my friends at least once over the holidays. I didn't get in touch with all of them, but I did meet up with a majority of my mates. I went out with Jess from work twice, as well as Delliott, Olivier and Mitch from High School as well. I also "saw" Mic and James at the shops, and spoke to them a bit, but we didn't do anything together. Bit of a shame I didn't get together with the old group (Mic, James, Elliott, Dobbie and Dick), but we're getting together next weekend for my 19th so all good .

This afternoon, after I finished my morning shift at 3pm, I coincidently met up with Peggy, and we decided to go out, along with Allie (girl I like), who is best friends with Peggy. Overall it was a good evening. I left them at 7pm though because I am **** tired (went to sleep at midnight last night, got up at 5am for a 6am shift start, worked until 3pm). I dropped them off at Peggy's house, where they went next door to her bf's place to play Halo. Yes, Allie is a huge Halo fan, amongst other games on the 360. She is a female version of me, but prettier

So overall a good holiday. Enough time to relax, but didn't get bored too often. Now, back to uni

It isn't all that bad, though. I've got a good timetable this session. Only problem is, I've got a clash of tutorials. I have to change my ACCY102 Computer Lab because it's in a clash with my STS 112 Tutorial. Other than that I've got Monday 9:30-6:30 (if ACCY102 Computer Lab changes, if not its 9:30-4:30 - much better) and Wednesday 10:30-7:30. There are minimal gaps between classes, which is what I wanted. This leaves me with 2 days at uni, 3 days at work and 2 days free a week ... not bad for a full-time student

Anyway. my eyes are about to fall out of my head, and its only 8:30?!?!?! I really shouldn't stay up until midnight when I do Sat mornings (I love doing mornings though ... wish I did more ...)

Lots and lots of decisions. I'm talking about my future, particularlywhere I work now, university study and where I will work in the future.

This all comes from talking with a very close family friend who came and visited last weekend. Before he retired due to health reasons about 5-8 years ago he was the third highest manager in the Commonwealth Bank, the largest bank in Australia. He is a very knowledgeable person who tells the truth and has a lot of insight into the running of major businesses. We were talking about my career direction and it got me thinking.

For all of you who don't know, I started a Double Degree this year at the University of Wollongong, a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce (BA BCom). It will take me 4.5-5 years to complete it, but I can choose up to 4 Majors. The question is, what majors to choose? I have to decide quite soon if I want to be able to complete 4, otherwise I'll either only be able to do 3 or have to spend an extra year at university. The majors I'm tossing up are:

Commerce

Economics- I loved economics at school and it seems like an interesting area for future employment. Every large business needs an economist to predict the way the economy will travel, even though they are about as accurate as the weatherman . However, I don't like mathematics and my lack of year 12 maths could hinder the degree. Chance of taking it - 70%

Management- A great, versatile major which can be used almost anywhere. Good if I was to work my way up the career ladder at my current employer (Coles) or if I was to work in any business. May be a bit lackluster in the quality, though, as many managers don't necessarily have a degree to manage well. Chance of taking it - 70%

International Business- I want to travel and work overseas. I'd love to go and work in Europe and America and this would be the way to do it. It is interesting learning how to interact with different cultures and it delves into different types of economic courses. However it depends on the Arts major I take, as it can overlap with European Studies and International Relations. Chance of taking it - 50%

Marketing- I have no experience in marketing, but I think it will be interesting. I'm doing a compulsory marketing subject next session, and seeing how that goes might buff this major up a level. Chance of taking it - 30%

Arts

European Studies- This is a little bit of history, a little bit of cultural studies and a language joined together. I have always wanted to learn another language and live in Europe for a while, touring round an learning about the history of th region. Chance of taking it - 90%

Politics- I love politics. I breathe politics and my blood runs Liberal blue. It'll be tough because universities are known as the "socialist machine", but I'll be a spark of blue amidst the red (Labour) and green (Greens). Seriously, I'm always interested in the workings of politics, and it could help in future career moves, especially if working in the government. Chance of taking it - 60%

Employment Relations- Great combination with Management or International Business, it gives a more law-based view to business which you don't get in commerce. Chance of taking it - 60%

Science, Technology and Society- I love science, I love technology, I despise society, so two out of three isn't that bad, right? I'll be taking my first STS subject next session so I'll see how it goes. Chance of taking it - 30%

So, four out of the above 8. Any help oh knowledgeable Gamespotters? Basically I'll be graduating in 2013 with a BA BCom. However I probably will do a honours for each, adding another 2 years to the total, meaning in 2015 I'll have a BA(Hons) BCom(Hons).

Now if I go onto post-graduate study there are two things I can do. Firstly there is a Master of Commerce, Master of Strategic Management or Master of Economics (depending on the major I choose). These will take one year and will give me a MCom, MStratMgmt or MEcon, respectively. There is also a Master of International Studies from the Arts faculty, which will give me a MIntlSt, and takes a year. I coulddo a PhD, but that would be 3 years and I don't see myself at uni until past 2020.

So, going about the route I'm thinking of, I'm at uni until 2017. 8 years I will be at uni, I won't be out until I am about 27 years old. I hate to think of it . All up, at current prices, it will cost me around $86000, which is a really scary figure.

I know this is boring for most, and I don't blame anyone for not reading this. I just wanted to get it typed out, so in 10 years time I can come back and see how different it all turned out. Heck, I was going through my yr 6 yearbook and I wanted to become a teacher. It could still happen, but I am striving for a whole lot more now...