I just received an email from one of you (are perhaps all of you collectively) stating your disappointment in my negligence of this blog. I could be put off and cross and spout off all the reasons why I don't write as often, but instead I am going to apologize. I guess I didn't know you cared.
Since you apparently care, it is time to fill you in on the goings on that I tend to think are a little mundane for a blog once filled with travel adventures.
Monday through Friday I get up and go to school, which I think you know, but I haven't even gushed about how much I love it. I love love love it. It's challenging (more so than my B.A. in French), I have so much homework, and I am good (more so than that B.A. in French). Who knew that I could draw and build things like this:
Actually, that wasn't that much fun to build, and I am kind of glad model-building is over. But I DID IT, and sometimes that's what counts.
I really enjoy my classes, and I wake up looking forward to textiles, drafting, and coloring. Like I said before, the program is challenging. After all I am learning to do things (drawing & coloring) that I never thought I could do. Daily, I have an A-Ha moment of amazement when I look over a finished project and think to myself "did I draw that?" I have also discovered that I have a knack for choosing to draw challenging details found in traditional styled-homes like paneling, moldings, and other stuff. Maybe my subconscious realizes that if I tackle more difficult subjects I may actually be successful. Hopefully. Because truly I prefer cleaner, mid-century modern designs.
When I'm not at school, I'm at work. And to be honest, this is where the gushing stops. I really dislike retail. And I could honestly care less about oils and vinegars. It is not challenging to be grateful for school, but it is a challenge to feel grateful for this. I know that I am lucky to have this, or any job for that matter. But my mind and spirit craves something a little different, and my pocketbook wishes for something that pays for school a little better. A lot better. (Is there a scholarship out there specifically for me?) I have been looking for something else, but it is not easy to find work that pays well and allows me to go to school. (Insert a sigh of resignation.)
School and work do tend to dominate my life and time, and there is barely any time left in a day to add anything else. But there is something else, and that will soon get it's very own blog post.
Thank you, dear readers, for schooling me on my blogging duties. I will set aside some time to try to stay current, and keep you informed about my life. Thank you for caring.
Best regards,
Clifford
