Either/Or

I have to make a decision to move back home or go for somewhere cheaper in SF, possibly the Sunset (where all the struggling artists reside). I have to figure this out soon.

As you know, I would loathe to move back home. However, I could save enough money with an in-between job until I have to move away for one of the programs. That is, if I get in the very first year (have to deal with the possibility that, despite my excellent academic record and experience, times are tought right now, and upper education may be suffering the worst during these times, so I may not get in the first year.). What do I do?

The people I could move in with are Vegans. That means no meat. I will be living off of next to nothing. But I must move. My landlady keeps raising the rent and fixes absolutely nothing. I am finally done with living there.

I also dislike Sacramento so much, it would be hard to become acclimated. As you may know, the theatre environment is almost invisible there. Also, my family hates the theatre (or doesn't understand it, which pretty much amounts to the same thing) and are beyond unsupportive. It is difficult to maintain self-assurance with people who are the least self-assured. That is my family and their dilemma, though, and not mine anymore. I will strive despite their worst efforts.

What do I do now?