School & Life

Watched "While You Were Sleeping" last night to

commemorate the 6 week Christmas season!

Well, it was another good day. Went for almost an hour's walk with Ares, as the weather was gorgeous here, and I had to take my coat off because I was too warm :)

I didn't get much school done, but instead, have been researching and looking into my career options. What will I get out of my current studies? I realize I need to increase my art skills, and so I am going to be registering in the Emily Carr continuing studies certificate program. No credit, but looks like a good foundation! I was registered in the fine arts continuing studies program at the University of Alberta, and took a drawing class and an art history class, but I feel the need to take a third introductory drawing class (also took one at the U of Lethbridge), as I am still not confident in my drawing skills. Anyway, studio art classes to me are mostly joyful, and don't feel like school, really.

In looking at potential registering bodies, I wish I had either a bachelor's of fine arts or psychology, instead of addictions, because I am gonna have to work harder to get registered in anything. Oh well, it's so hard to know what you want, or what you think you want with education. And I will definitely have a specialization in the area of addiction, as a future counsellor/art therapist.

Anyway, with all of my looking, I am thinking that I will likely keep pursuing education after I'm done my masters (maybe while working, or with work in between). I am realizing that, to do what I want with my career, continued schooling is a reality.

So, with the likelihood of me being an eternal student, I need to remember that my career is one thing, but I need to live in the meantime, right? A job is still a job is still a job.

So now, back down to earth. Back down to this moment. Back to today and my guitar sitting less than one foot away from me, and my fingers itching to play. Back to my husband in the other room of our cozy suite. Back to putting on some water for a new cup of tea and this week's readings.