Further Along

I decided to get away from the subject of art. I wonder when people read this- do they wonder about me. I briefly introduced myself in the beginning of this blog. This blog was once a multicultural blog I had for graduate class that turned into an art blog. I had a blast in the class and the professor that taught the class always encouraged her students to explore themselves a bit deeper. I learned so much from this professor: she taught me to constantly keep trying, never give up, make sure I become the best writer and student I could be. I never would have made it through graduate school if I did not take her graduate writing course. I still refer to many of her notes she gave us in that class. As I get ready to defend my thesis ( it is coming up here shortly) I think of what one of my favorite professors would encourage me to do. So Dr. Anne Marie Fowler if you ever find this know that I am eternally grateful for everything you taught me. I will never forget the wisdom you have passed on. I might have said this to you before- but I will say it once again, thank you for everything.

This blog was getting dusty. So something made me stop to think about it after a conversation I had with my friend in a hookah coffee house this evening. Our life experiences shape us no doubt, but many of us never really stop to smell the coffee beans along the way.

There are so many things I want to do and accomplish. I am proud of myself that I will have a masters shortly. To some people that think education is overrated- I agree it is not for everyone. But my experience in graduate school has no doubt changed me for the better. As I get ready to enter the job market- though I may not work in my field right away- I find comfort in knowing that I have done what a lot of people only dream of doing. I have succeeded, I have failed, I have made myself so frustrated I wanted to quit. But I did not. I hope anyone who finds this blog and wants to quit something- reconsiders whatever obstacle that may lie ahead.

I am getting ready to submit my film to major film festivals, I am getting ready to submit more of poems for publication. Though I have had some rejections and even some places never even acknowledging my submissions- I think to myself- I tried. I have been published and I share my passion for writing with the connections I make.

So I dedicate this blog to all the wanderers and seekers out there- may you find what you are looking for!

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