What's going on with... ME?!

I've been waiting to update this blog. Since I last updated it, I was just focusing on finishing up my degree at USF in Studio Art. Now that that is done, I can focus on ME! :)

Teaching is still something I will continue to pursue and I have made efforts to do so. I went through a long and difficult process to apply for an English teaching program in South Korea. English is quite different from visual arts, but not quite different from what I am. I love writing, as one can see, and I love teaching. So it seems just as fitting as art. I have always been told that I am a good writer, although I struggled to get my grammar and punctuation up to speed as High School didn't teach me much. Mostly my fault, but I don't dwell on it. I am just glad I have manged to catch up to where I should be as far as grammar and punctuation goes.

With all the new things occurring in my life, I think it is imperative I keep a written record of it here. I still love reading a lot of my old journals from my past, and I know when I am older, I will love reading this one too :)

College has been difficult for me, and I don't know what to think of my chosen major. Although I don't regret having chosen studio art, as I am incredibly passionate about this field, the degree itself is not worth the thousands of dollars I had to spend on it, from a career standpoint. I would have been much better off getting a degree in education and I think that is what I will do with my masters, if not, I shall see if a second bachelors is a better option. As far as the continuation of my education goes, I am not sure which path to take. Perhaps it will all become much more clear with time.

I am not sure what exactly I will be writing in the next few months, or even years. I guess, it doesn't matter. Just whatever my heart desires. I may also write some posts on art and my experience with being an art student. After watching 'Art School Confidential' last night, I feel inspired to write about my experience. Oddly enough, I do not disagree with a lot of the mockery in the movie. Many artists may find it offensive, but only because they fit in with the categories. The art world is not a fair and kind place and it is why I may not pursue the life of a studio artist. If I do pursue art as a career, it will only be as an illustrator. I just don't fit in with artists.

Until next time...