I've thought about more school, because I have felt that may be the best way to move forward with my life, but in some ways not doing more school and feeling that more school is necessary is my way of putting life on hold, at least a little bit. I don't take opportunities because I don't feel qualified enough for them, but I'm just scared of putting myself out there and owning it, whether the outcome is good or bad.
Off and on since school I have looked into artist residencies because that seemed like a good way to move forward in this weird calling of artist. I was seriously considering a ceramics residency in Georgia about a year ago, but I never finished the application. I don't think I was ready to move on into the great unknown yet. That position is currently filled and will be until May of 2014. I may have to look into it again soon, you know, when the ceramicist is looking for a new studio helper again. My friend Janine also just posted an opportunity on Facebook at a Lutheran retreat center she's working at right now, Holden Village, in Chelan, WA. At first I was like, cool, but not for me -- but I read the website's description and the whole thing sounded wonderful. It would be in February and March of 2014. I would have to quit my job -- or ask for a leave of absence? I'll have to talk to my boss about that if I'm accepted -- and move across the country for six weeks, but what a wonderful six weeks it would be. The scary part is just up and leaving and not being sure of employment afterwards -- but one step at a time, right? If it's meant to be, things will fall into place.
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