One for Another

     In life there are choices and opportunities some of which are hard and others of which are rare. After serious discussion I have been faced with a decision like such. I currently am, (or was) employed for a rather large coffee shop whom shall remain nameless but to give you an idea their green & white logo is on almost every corner. It's been fun and one heck of a learning experience but the nostalgia that was once there has most definitely been drained away. Well this corporate giant and I shall no longer be friends. That's correct, I did in fact put in my 2 weeks notice but for good reason or reasons rather really. Between my schedule, my husband's schedule, and management's lack of flexibility it made it a constant uphill battle to balance  but in my mind that wasn't a good enough reason.

      The reason came with an opportunity. A chance to further my education and obtain my Master's of Fine Art in Illustration at the Academy of Art University. A highly prestigious university that is well staffed, challenging, selective and has a variety of options for opportunities. This was a good enough reason because in my heart of hearts I knew that if I was to go this route that I would be cheating myself, my family and definitely my quality of work to attempt to balance all of it. Since family is first and art career is second that puts coffee last. So good bye to my caffeine source. Instead of thinking of this though as quitting a job I think of it as taking a chance. I'm betting on a race horse named AP and I really do think they can take the Triple Crown. My application has been sent in with my portfolio, resume, exhibition record, statement of intent, artist statement, letters of recommendation and a plethora more items to make me stand  out as the most undeniably desirable candidate. Here's hopin'!

      I looking forward to hearing from them soon, and in turn as will you. This is a chance to follow what I'm designed to do and what my amazing parents have set up the foundation for by supporting me, ( emotionally & financially) through my BA, which by the way thank you. From there I only feel it's fit to continue forward and so I leave one thing for another in hopes of rising to another tier.