would really appreciate it if you guys respond to this post. I know that, ultimately, I am the one that has to make the final decision, but I would greatly appreciate some input on the subject matter...

Grad School vs. Job
Which one sounds more appealing? (I guess...I dunno)

~ Apply to school (for Fall 2009)
~ Stay with current job for a second year in order to save up money for grad school
~ Get another job (in the US) in order to save up money for grad school
~ Apply to school (Fall 2009) AND apply for a part time/freelancing gig
~ Go to Japan (actually -- I kinda want to do that after grad school)
~ Get another job in PR and stick to it until I have enough money to go.

I want to go back to school, but I don't know when the right time will be. I definitely don't have money right now to fund my Masters, and I'm probably going to have to take out yet another loan (hurray...). I'm too young to be all tied up with these loans. I don't want to wait more than 5 years because I don't know if I'll even would want to go back.

I'm looking into getting my Masters in Industrial Design at RISD...making Pratt my second choice. Those are the only 2 schools that I want to get into.

I don't know what to do. It's not like I can email my advisor from college. I don't even know if he remembers me...not to mention that I am an "adult" now...I should be able to make my own decisions or something...

I kinda even have a few things 'lanned' as to whether or not I decide to go to grad school for the next term. If I get into RISD, I want to see if I can finish my Japanese minor at Brown. Or at least pick up Japanese again. I found this design firm that I could apply to so that I can freelance or something.

Fuck....I dunno...

help!!!