My life is composed of nothing but work and school. This is probably the busiest, yet most relaxing semester I have ever had. Although I don't ever have a day off to unwind, I think its best that way. Otherwise I would probably be to anxious or become irresponsible. Yes, I would like to go out and get crazy now and again, but age is slowly creeping on me and my hangovers have become unbearable leaving me incapacitated for usually a full 24 hours. Right now with the way my life is, I cannot afford to miss a single day. I have no time to feel like shit.
The disadvantages of being so busy are defiantly a bummer. However, I have my goals for school, work, and my life after school, and they are looking pretty good right now so the faster I can finish this up the better.
Ive recently been giving a good consideration to studying abroad this summer in Paris. Its going to be a good bit of cash, but from what I have heard you get a reasonable amount of it covered by grants and scholarships strictly for study abroad programs. It would be in Paris for two weeks taking two classes, one advanced studies (if not two) and/or one art history. Costs include flight, room/board, most meals, and museum/exploration expenses. The the additional tuition fees. It is something that I want to do before I graduate and well, I graduate Fall 2011, so summer would be the last chance I have.
I am really looking forward to graduating. I am doing fairly well at staying calm when it comes to my plans for making a living outside of school. I get asked so often, "What are you going to do with your degree once you graduate?" My answer is always the same, "I have no idea." Because I am just going to see what I can do when it comes time. I am already doing a lot to prepare myself by doing internships, volunteer work, working at the galleys on campus, entering shows, networking, etc. So I am hoping that that kind of experience will help me get a good start.
I have my fears about it and I am a little anxious, but I think after I graduate I might try out the west coast for a while and move to southern California. We will see what is in store for me there. My boyfriend is out there now and we have been talking about the future (which is kinda odd for me to even be thinking that far ahead) but I am really happy with him and things are just amazing. I miss him a lot, but with all that I have going on it really helps me to keep myself in check with school and what I need to get done right now. I am motivated to finish quickly and head west. Its going to come fast so its probably time I start saving up money, like, NOW. Also, there is still a good bit of mental preparation I need to do before I take this huge leap of faith.
I spent a good 3 weeks out there and we went to a lot of different places and I really just loved the air, the weather, and the fact that everything was 40 minutes away or less. Beach, mountains, river, lakes, shopping, good eats, everything. I love Georgia for different reasons, but lets face it..I have lived in the same place for going on 24 years and I think its about time I expand my horizons and try something new for a while.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
ARTLANTIS 2010
Beep Beep Gallery is proud to present "ARTlantis" an all day festival featuring affordable art by local emerging artists and music by some of Atlanta's most compelling musical acts.
There will be artist tents, grilled food (meat and veggie), live music, games, a full gallery of Beep Beep artists, and more! And it's all taking place at the heart of the city between Little Five Points, Virginia Highlands, and downtown!
Bands: Carnivores, Thy Mighty Contract, Abby Go Go, El Fossil, Mermaids, Buffalo Bangers, Lindsay Appel, Mule Skinner MacQueen, Black and White District
Plus, it's totally free! So come out and have some fun and SUPPORT LOCAL ART!
http://www.beepbeepgallery.com/
http://artlantisfestival.blogspot.com/
I will have a tent up at this event along with my friend and fellow artist Charles Hollifield. I will be selling prints, paintings, and photographs. Look for us at the Quicksilver tent!!!
Event is this Saturday, June 5th from 10 am-7 pm.
Located at Druid Hills Baptist
Church 1085 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA.
We will be set up on the lawn of the Church. Its located on the corner of Ponce De Leon and North Highlands directly across the street from the Plaza Theater.
Come and check out all the local artists and have some fun!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Tryin' to get a move on.
Only for the very low low price of $100,000.00!
Salmon colored sand and bright blue water.
Chris had a little to much so we covered him in sand.
Great to have a beach get away even if it is only a short time. I really feel like i belong there. I am meant to live at the beach, and one day soon I will.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, March 16, 2009
Death Valley
Road Kill
Bad Water Basin
Bad Water
Look! I am an ant!
Zabraski Point Overlook
Fresh Mountain air!! AH!
Viva Las Vegas
Bad Water Basin
Zabraski View
Hung over and extremely tired.
Middle of no where
Zabraski Point Veiw
Artist Pallet
03/09/09
03/09/09
Death Valley was beautiful and the pictures don't do justice to how these mountains make you feel when you are right beneath them. They are fantastic!
Weather was super and the sun was shinning! It was a pretty long drive but we got to stop along the way to take pictures out in the road and in the desert. We found a crusty couch and had to make a stop. Perfect picture opportunity. You don't come across that everyday.
We saw a coyote standing in the road near salt water basin. In fact, we almost hit it with the car because it blended in so well against the white salty lake beds in the background.
The salt crystals at bad water actually made the lake bed look like an ice skating rink. It was in fact, very hot actually. It was weird because it was only about 80 degrees but it felt like it was 120. I thought for a second that I smelt myself cooking...
Anyways, Vegas and Death Valley defiantly go down in the books for one of my most memorable trips.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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