I had a major disappointment this week. My "real" job--aside from taking care of my little one and teaching classes (I really have a lot on my plate) is being a potter. I have a studio in my garage and producing work there eats up as much time as I can possibly give it. (You can see my pottery at http://trpottery.etsy.com) Eventually, I'd like to be able to teach at the college level and give workshops in clay and such. To do this, I need a Master in Fine Arts. I decided this year that now was the time to finally go back to school. My little one is older now and can go to preschool for longer periods of time. I applied, sent in all my stuff and confidently waited to hear that I had gotten in.
This week, I got the letter informing me that I did not get in. Now I'm at a brick wall. To advance my work to the next level, I really need some more technical training, and to teach, I need the degree. Whatever I do needs to be financially viable, and also needs to be the best decision for my daughter. So I'm looking at jobs, going back to school part-time, teaching more, etc.
How about you? What would you like to do, but because of outside circumstances, need to set aside for a while?
I would love to open a brick and mortar store, but obviously that is a distant unobtainable goal.
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So sorry you didn't get accepted right away Tara! That can be so disappointing. I would say...don't give up on your dream. Pray for favor and apply again. I didn't get into art school the first time I applied, and I had to "waste" a semester building my portfolio so I could resubmit. It was worth it in the end, as I was finally accepted, and able to be where I am today, doing what I'm doing. :o)
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