THE PLAN

I finally have it! I finally have answer to the what am I doing with my life question that every post undergraduate student asks after a year in the real world! I'm going to graduate school!!! I'm going to get my MFA ... does this surprise anyone? No. Did I have a unique epiphany? Not even close. But am I happy anyway? Definitely.
What finally helped me to make this decision, you ask? My boss at work. She told me that since I'm working at an art academy I can take free classes and have access to models and studios. Plus, my boss (the director of the fine arts department) agreed to be my mentor and help me create a portfolio worthy of graduate school and public gallery submission! Woohoo! I've kinda become a post baccalaureate.
My first class will be this summer. I'm taking online papermaking to help my printmaking skills. I'm also meeting with my boss every week to discuss my progress and to keep me motivated. I'm so excited.
This does mean that I'll be living at home for the next year however. I'll need to save up as much money as I can for graduate school. The goal is $20,000. I think I can do it.
I like having a purpose in life....and a lot of work to do.