So what’s the deal?
April 4th, 2008
So what have I been up to lately? Well,…..not contributing to this blog, that’s for sure.
I just moved last week, into a different house; a nicer house. As lot of you know, if your house full of stuff, it can be quite a process. I’m not very good at unpacking right away either, so I’m hoping this weekend I’ll finish up.
Also I’ve been working on my business Sweet & Spunky. It’s been pretty fun. Definitely, there’s a sense of satisfaction after each onesie is wrapped up and shipped. It’s exciting to know that some little bundle of miracle is going to be wearing this little piece of art that I just made. …and getting an order is also quite flattering…like “wow, it’s not just my mom ordering, to make me feel good. These are real life people who genuinely like my idea.”
I’ve decided to finish my Bachelors degree, and Monday was the first day of school. I’m doing an Applied Psychology major at OIT. I was a little…..ok REALLY hesitant for a while. I think I was burnt out on the ‘big school” college life. I’m so glad I decided to do it, because I seriously LOVE OIT. Who knew that a tech school, that is perfect for my honey, has such a great Psych program for me. But what about my Art Major, you ask? (Ok, so maybe you didn’t ask) Well, I actually was thinking about changing my major to Psychology while we were in Eugene. It was the whole reason that I moved there, 5 years ago, in the 1st place. It’s been between Art and Psych. for a while now. Some of the reasons are: 1. I want to use my brain again. I love my art classes but, after a while a certain part of my brain starts screaming “Don’t forget about me!” 2. Upper division art classes started getting too weird for me. 3. Psychology is my other love. I would like to be a counselor of some sort.
….and I’ve been volunteering for SMART. I read with elementary school students. More on that later.
And I just realized that I have an assignment due in 2 hours for my 1 online class. …great.
Peace.
Yeah, I actually didn’t enjoy going to school at OIT, but maybe thats because I never put my head into the education as much as i should have. I never had time for my general ed classes, and my upper 300-400 level classes were really beating me dry. So, yeah, i dropped out, and eventually moved back to Eugene! I am glad you are enjoying it!
Alisha,
I appreciate your honesty and willingness to take a risk with going back to school. It feels seriously good to finish school and get a degree in something, so KEEP IT UP : ) I can definitely relate to your psych/art preference. During this past year I’ve felt more like God wanted me to go to school for counseling and then explore art stuff afterwards in my own way and not in the way that someone else wanted me to so I could get a grade or something. Anyway, you’re doing awesome between the business and paintings, etc. One of my heroines for sure : D
Say hi to your honey and puppy for me!
Hooray for you on going back to school! That takes a lot of courage. I got one degree and don’t think I could face getting another. I was very burned out at the end of my first. It takes a lot out of one, for sure.
Your paintings are gorgeous! Love them! I really enjoy browsing through your Etsy store! Your blog here is great too.