I am thrilled you’re here. And obviously you have clicked this link to know a bit more about me… so here goes, well, everything…
The Specs: I live in Hurst, Texas. I am a 2 time previous graduate from TWU (they can stay in business solely on how much I pay them…). I hold a Bachelors of General Studies degree with concentrations in Fine Art, Business, and Women’s Studies (2010), my Master’s in Business Administration (2012), as well as roughly 30 or so hours of additional studio art classes from Collin College (2014-2015).
The Reality: I am a bona fide Failure. Yes, that “F” is intentionally capitalized. I am learning to wear that title as a badge of honor.
As I was nearing the end of my MBA, I was finally semi-prepared to fully pursue art as a calling. So I did it. I took a huge leap of faith! I quit my very professional business job as a manager in a growing company (2014), and found myself back at the beginning – taking art classes and attempting to pursue my second Masters degree- in painting. (?!?!)
<“MBA to MFA – has she lost her mind?” the thoughts and sneers roar.>
Well, I did lose my mind. Kind of.
3 MFA program rejections later, more than a year of unemployment behind my belt due to additional art classes, a drained savings and 401(k), and as of today (05/14/2015) around $300 left in my account, I have failed in that pursuit. I concede.
A self-prescribed “A-type Moron,” with “compulsive accomplishment disorder,” I am learning that I can pursue my art in and on my own time, while having a hell of a successful business career… But now I have to find that business career… Which adds another fantastic layer to the Failure badge. I can’t seem to land a job now… The unemployed MBA… Whatever doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger, Right? Well, screw you. I’m joking (kind of).
So this is basically a hybrid site. You’ll find some artwork by yours truly, but also some blogs. A blog of miscarried careers and my journey to accept and come to peace, or at least acceptance with the shit storms of life.
Robert Farrar Capon once said something like, “Accept and forgive all the bad that happens in life, and accept and celebrate all the good.” And that is what this is – learning to accept without trying to sugar coat it.
Feel free to ride along…