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But time passes by so quickly these days...
I'm back home in Texas now, for the foreseeable future. I've been searching, and continue to search, for jobs in psychological research. I was not accepted into graduate school for the fall, so it's time to get more research experience and reapply in the next year or two. I know my time will come, but waiting is difficult and frustrating. I am so ready to get out there, move somewhere new, and get started on the next phase of my life. Right now, it feels like my life is hanging in suspension while I wait for the next door to open. And, believe me, I'm knocking on them all. But, I am grateful for the time at home. I'm back out at the barn several mornings a week riding a bunch of different horses. And I'm thankful that my parents are so supportive while I'm scrambling through this phase in my life.
In other news...the Penguins' season came to an end Friday night at the hands of the Boston Bruins. I'm disappointed and bitter. This Penguins team had so much talent and so much promise, but they couldn't follow through. In the end, they were out-coached and out-played. I was simply not ready to watch this team play their last game. With the number of free agents the Pens have heading into the offseason and the number of rookies ready for a shot at the NHL, they will be a very different team come October.
With regard to art: it's just not there for me right now. I want to be drawing and creating, but the drive and inspiration simply isn't there. My energy is focused on searching for research positions, drafting inquiry emails, and composing cover letters. I'm sure the art flow will begin again in time. For now, unfortunately, anything beyond sketches are on hold. However, I will still discuss commissions if anyone is interested. In fact, that might be just the thing to get me back on track with drawing again. As with other things, it often only takes a single spark.
I'm back home in Texas now, for the foreseeable future. I've been searching, and continue to search, for jobs in psychological research. I was not accepted into graduate school for the fall, so it's time to get more research experience and reapply in the next year or two. I know my time will come, but waiting is difficult and frustrating. I am so ready to get out there, move somewhere new, and get started on the next phase of my life. Right now, it feels like my life is hanging in suspension while I wait for the next door to open. And, believe me, I'm knocking on them all. But, I am grateful for the time at home. I'm back out at the barn several mornings a week riding a bunch of different horses. And I'm thankful that my parents are so supportive while I'm scrambling through this phase in my life.
In other news...the Penguins' season came to an end Friday night at the hands of the Boston Bruins. I'm disappointed and bitter. This Penguins team had so much talent and so much promise, but they couldn't follow through. In the end, they were out-coached and out-played. I was simply not ready to watch this team play their last game. With the number of free agents the Pens have heading into the offseason and the number of rookies ready for a shot at the NHL, they will be a very different team come October.
With regard to art: it's just not there for me right now. I want to be drawing and creating, but the drive and inspiration simply isn't there. My energy is focused on searching for research positions, drafting inquiry emails, and composing cover letters. I'm sure the art flow will begin again in time. For now, unfortunately, anything beyond sketches are on hold. However, I will still discuss commissions if anyone is interested. In fact, that might be just the thing to get me back on track with drawing again. As with other things, it often only takes a single spark.
Oh. Hello, everyone.
Alright. So it's probably no secret that I haven't been very active here over the past few years. In fact, I've been completely absent from dA over the past several months. Graduate school is a full time job. I spent the last year and a half planning a wedding...and then getting married! And, I spent the summer competing Nelson.
So, for those of you I've been friends with on here and who still follow this account, I think my absence can be best explained by the fact that I've been having to adult really hard these past few years and make lots of adult decisions:
:bulletpink: I earned my MS last fall and am in my fourth year of graduate scho
New Year, New Me?
Not exactly. I've come to be quite happy with who I am and where I'm headed in life. So for the first time in many years, my resolutions are not so much about change as they are about continued self-discovery and growth. And although I am primarily committed to my academics, research, and career growth, the identity of equestrian remains central to how I identify as a person. Academics come first. And so in the remaining time in which I can choose to ride, sleep, rest, eat, read, or watch movies, I will always ride. Over the past year I have come to realize what my goals are in equestrian competition, and they are different than what they onc
February...Already?
Somehow it's February. Somehow I'm already a month into my second semester of graduate school. I have no idea how that happened. My first semester and the holidays absolutely flew by.
There's probably not much point in updating because I primarily lurk now, but I still enjoy the art that shows up in my inbox every day. I still sketch occasionally, but nothing complete enough to post.
Finesse is doing very well and we're growing a lot together. We had our first adventure at a show last September. It started with her throwing a fit in the schooling ring and ended with us winning our last class of the day. Now that I've owned her for several m
So This is Grad School
I'm about 2 weeks into my graduate program here at Washington State University, and I love it. My classes are great. My professors are amazing. And my cohort is beyond amazing! Everyone has told me how important a friendly and supportive cohort is, so I'm thrilled we all get along so well. I'm also excited to be studying and doing research again. Although, it is a bit of an adjustment going back to student life after taking the last couple of years off. But I feel like my life has more direction now, and it's helping me feel more settled.
Finesse is doing very well and enjoying the 10 hours of turnout she gets every day. I finally broke down
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I completely understand you feeling drained in other responsibilities and not able to draw. So just hang in there and once you have the time and motivation to draw, then you will 
I'm glad to know you have supportive parents and SO awesome you have the opportunity to ride. I haven't touched a horse for over a year
I've wanted to go back to school, but aside from not having money, another reason that makes me hesitate is not able to find employment. I know something has to come up, so don't give up. All that hard work you've done will pay off... it has to.
Hang in there my friend
I'm glad to know you have supportive parents and SO awesome you have the opportunity to ride. I haven't touched a horse for over a year
I've wanted to go back to school, but aside from not having money, another reason that makes me hesitate is not able to find employment. I know something has to come up, so don't give up. All that hard work you've done will pay off... it has to.
Hang in there my friend