I got into graduate school! I only applied to one school so far and it was the one that I really wanted to get into. I'm so excited! The summer program starts in June and runs eight weeks. Then, during the fall and the winter, I do independent study and check in with them every few weeks.

However, there is one thing that has to be settled before they can process my application: they haven't received any of my recommendations yet. All three recommendations were sent over two weeks ago, but I forgot to tell my professors to put "Admissions" on the envelope. So, the letters should be somewhere on the campus, they're just not in the right department. As soon as they track down my recommendations, everything's set!

Now that I got into graduate school, it's a huge weight off of my shoulders. I have a focus, a plan, and something to look forward to. I won't be completely content until they track down my recommendations, but it should be no problem! And if it is, I'll get them resent.

I'll have my own studio to do my art! I'll be able to use their wealth of tools to create the best art of my life. After I graduate, I'll have a Masters in Fine Arts and I'll be able to teach college. This is everything I wanted and it's a relief.