Thank you so much for all of your input, and I'm a lot more at ease with this decision. If I do decide to go ahead with this plan, here's how its going to go down:

I transfer to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (in-state tuition..YEAH!), apply to their journalism program, finish with a B.A. in Journalism, and train at the FBO out of MKE (I think its a Signature Flight Service, if anyone knows the quality of instruction from there) up to CFII or even MEI depending on how my money's doing.

Just a few more questions for you. First, I've always had problems studying for orals, not knowing what to study and how to say it. I tried the oral exam guide, but for me, it's nothing more than trying to memorize a novel. If I got FBO trained, are there resources aside from the oral exam guides that will help me with getting ready for the orals? Also, since I know that ME time is clutch, would it be worth it to go for the MEI and not have to throw out the $300/hr for a seminole for some ME time?

Wow, I am a needy one!