A Work In Progress

I am soooooo excited about the fall! The pumpkin spice latte is back in action and that makes me really happy and nostalgic. Last fall I didn't get to have a pumpkin spice latte with my friends while sitting outside and smelling the autumn leaves. I'm not complaining because I was in Wien experiencing something most don't get to but it makes me think of how fortunate I am to have the friends I do. My mouth is watering now, yum.

I was relatively productive on this rainy sunday. I started my day off by looking into grad programs. I found and awesome one that might be the perfect fit for me. I'm not going to unleash any other details about the matter as of yet but I am kind of pumped about the next stage of my life. Before I get too pumped though I still need to keep in mind my goals for this coming year, most importantly, fridays review.

So I am starting my christmas wish list. I have already asked my mom to hook me up with Michael Jackson's opus which is going to be the most amazing book published, EVER! It's a bit pricey but it's going to be every MJ fans dream as far as a collector, tell all book goes. So I have already asked for that but I feel like my wardrobe needs a little MJ in it and I'm not talking just sequin stuff, I'm talking actual replica's of pieces that created his epic style. The problem is that I am conflicted with which one I want. His red leather jacket from Thriller or his sequin walk of fame jacket? The leather jacket is so awesome and I know I could wear that ALL the time but I think that if I'm going to get a replica piece I should go all the way with his sequin walk of fame jacket. I just don't know. The sequin jacket I would wear just as much though, so questioning which one I would get more use out of isn't an option. That won't help me decide. However, at the moment his leather jacket is on sale for like half off! That's right, HALF off! I love me some sales. Well I have dwelled over this enough and I've wasted enough of my saturday looking at Michael's clothing so I am going to continue pondering this and let it sit on my heart for a while.

I really wish I was freaking out about my BFA review. I feel out of the loop being so excited and comfortable with review being next friday. I keep finding myself talking about my work, where it's headed and what I am aspiring to do and I just can't help but be happy and feeling fortunate with all that's unfolding in my life. The people around me and going up for review with me are so inspiring and I just can't wait to continue the rest of the year with them. Yesterday I heard two quotes that I am going to try and live by, especially this year! One came from my loyal partner in crime, Nicholas. He knows that, even though I am happy right now, I still struggle with being home from Vienna. "Kasper, I read a quote from Dr. Seuss today and thought of you. 'Don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened.' "  Amen. Then my home, Ms. Bivens, told me she heard an inspiring quote in her master class from Kristin Brewer. "Love the journey." It's so true. I am always thinking ahead and often loose the joy in the very things that are happening right now. Whether I am happy or sad I want to love every moment because thank God I get to experience them. I get to learn, love and grow from everything and I don't want to loose sight in the beauty of that. So, after pondering and thinking through all of that, I don't feel bad for being excited about BFA review. I am going to love the journey and review just happens to be part of the process. Not to mention the fact that I am so blessed to even be offered the chance to show work to the great minds that make up an extremely credible program. Not many people get the opportunity to have an education like I have and for ALL of that, I am grateful. If anything, I'll "blame it on the boogie."

I can't help but love me some Michael! Today I finally got to watch the trailer for Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Movie. I am soooooo excited! Tickets go on sale september 27th and you better believe I will be purchasing my ticket that day so I am guaranteed a seat on october 28th. Speaking of MJ, today when I was sitting in web-design getting my stuff out, I put on pandora and it's set to playing my Michael Jackson radio (which rocks by the way). So an MJ song came on, obviously, and this guy that was chillin' in the dada lab came over and introduced himself and said that he wanted to say that he loved the fact that I put Michael on and then we proceeded with talking about how AWESOME he is (MJ) and how his tribute performance really did steal the show at the VMA's. It was nice. I like friendly people who aren't afraid to put themselves out there and say "Hi".

So I post looks on lookbook.nu, if you want to check my profile out the url is www.lookbook.nu/friendlyghost. Anyway, there is this new craze of Vintage Michael Jackson T-shirts! If you don't already know this about me, I am a huge MJ fan, HUGE! I love this guy and yes, I am still in mourning but making it. :)