With a bachelors degree in my pocket, and two more awards on my mantle. I’m ready to jump back into the work force. For those of you who actually read this blog, and don’t know already. I received my bachelors of science in graphic design with honors from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh -and- both the Best of Show and Employer’s Choice awards. Meaning, I was picked by faculty, employers, students, and everyone voting to have the best display in the show. [ unfortunately, I forgot to bring my camera, so no pictures ]. I’m crossing my fingers and hoping that something job-related is going to happen soon. I haven’t been working all week, and already I’m bored out of my mind. At least this time off has given me some time to draw a lot more. I’ve actually pulled out my sketchbook again, and have started working on some new stuff.
With the new year coming, I can only be optimistic on where my future will take me. I’m ready to get out there and start making a difference with my art and design. I have about 2 more months of financial sustainability, so it’s becoming more important every day that I find a job as soon as I can. Unfortunately, I’m limited in my job search to pittsburgh, since I can’t afford to move to another city right now. But, I feel that this is a good city to get my start in. No matter what happens in the new year, and following years — i’ll keep my head up, and never stop drawing.
6:21 AM, last day of school. I just woke up and… No, that’s not how I’m going to approach this. I’d like to think this blog is a bit more interesting than that. It’s exhilarating knowing that in just a few hours, I will never “technically” have to step foot into another legitimate classroom, unless I want to. Three and a half years in the making, and in a week and a day, i’ll have my bachelors degree in graphic arts. Four years ago, I had no idea I would ever get to this point. Hell, even a year ago, I was still iffy. I’ve reached a plateau that I never thought I could reach, and have become something greater than I ever thought I could be. Just a few years ago, I was a high-school dropout with no aspirations or future in sight. Today, I’m getting ready to find a career and start my life. Have to cut this one short, I’ll post again later, with an actual good blog post. [ still looking for my niche ]
Another milestone passed, but graduation isn’t getting any further away. My portfolio is 100% ready, and printed — and my stress level has decreased dramatically. Only two weeks left until graduation, and only a handful of projects left. Only three days of class left, and I’m already kind of missing it.
While I’m not one to complain, I’ve had a lot on my plate these past few weeks. Eg. Finishing my site, putting the final touches on my portfolio, finishing up a few illustrations for Norm, and of course the ever impending school projects. Now, I usually find that I am pretty good at managing my time and getting my projects out. But these past few weeks, it’s been tough to motivate myself, for some reason. Maybe it’s the impending – loomingº ideas of graduation and finding a new job, or it’s the massive quantities of work that seemingly never end. But, maybe it’s more important to stop writing blog posts and get to work. [ work time begins... sometime now ]
Posted by Kuzin on December 1, 2008 – 12:58 amFiled under Blogs
