Slow down

Hey!

I'm not moving to NYC, just yet. I'm going to hold off at least until January 2009. The school I was supposed to be attending to finish up was not at all what I expected. I realized I couldn't even find anything that i liked or loved about it. I'm taking off a semester to apply to more schools(reapply to some), build up my portfolio,work,save $$$, and figure out exactly what I want to do. I've always had a busy mind and still til today I want to do everything. I have tons of hobbies and interests. I'm considering Graphic Design, Fashion Marketing and Publishing, Merchandising(is still on), Entrepreneurship,Advertising, Psychology, and Journalism. How do I do what I love and still be able to live comfortably? Seems like a simple question, but the answer is way more complex.
I'm opening up my schooling options also. I only have 2 more years left, so if the city sucks it shouldn't take a toll on me until its time for me to graduate. I'm considering schools in Austin, Atlanta, and L.A. in addition to NY. I'm pretty excited about being able to take off a semester. I definitely needed it because my last semester was really rough. If i end up going to a school in a different city besides NY, I will move to NY after I graduate. I'm in love with NYC and I couldn't see myself not living there.
I'm also getting a new sewing machine! Just the thought of being able to sew again since high school is pretty amazing. There is so many things I want to make that I cannot sadly find in stores. Maybe I could put these ideas in my portfolio? They are just racing through and all over my mind. These next few months im off, I'm going to be tapping into my passions i've been putting on the back burner. I promised myself this summer that i would do a charcoal drawing everyday of the summer. I have yet to start. The summer has been super busy for me but for the fall i must get these things done-drawing,sewing, and designing new clothes for my portfolio.