I was supposed to graduate in 2021, but I was having a *horrible* time for a multitude of reasons. I finally made the call around April to quit for the year and try again in the fall. At the time I felt like a total failure, but now Iโm so happy I did that!!! I got to have my studio in-person because restrictions had lifted, I used the extra mental bandwidth to do some soul-searching and find myself, and I ended up with a project that I was passionate about and put my whole heart into! Truly one of the best things Iโve ever done for myself
Oct 21, 2024
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double the major double the time double the funโฆ took me nearly 6 years. in these few years I lived through a global pandemic, got diagnosed with ADHD, dyed my hair blonde, red, & black in varying lengths and tones, fell in love, travelled to europe, aligned more deeply with my queerness, moved out of home, and ended my veganism only to end up with celiac disease. I started this degree when I was 17 (late bday) and finished it at 23 with tiramisu and a lot of vodka.
I am very loved and cherished. Thereโs nothing that made me deserving of the privelage and pace at which I move through the world. I am the first brown woman in my momโs side/ immediate family to be in her early twenties with no familial or martial burdens to carry. I am so so blessed!! shoutout to my parents for funding this hopeful little artist ๐
also pic of my grad dress below. I got it from Y2K Vintage in London, Brick Lane. itโs been hanging in my room since I came back feom my trip, and it felt like such a milestone to put it on for the purpose that I bought it for: to graduATE ๐
May 27, 2025
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I was nervous because I have two young children who are also homeschooled and I wasnโt sure if I could juggle mom life + homeschool life + remote learning for the year and a half it would take me to complete the degree, but Iโm doing it!! The program has changed my life in ways I never even imagined. Set to graduate in May ๐ฅฒ๐
Mar 9, 2024
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Finished my undergrad this month and feels super freeing. Gonna treat myself as much as possible in September to celebrate my birthday and celebrate the end of those insane 4 years lol
Aug 27, 2024
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Oct 14, 2024
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Coined by my late best friend ๐
Some other hits:
Bad at being a woman, worse at being a man, nevertheless still kicking
Fear is useless and temporary, glory is forever
If it sucks, hit the bricks! You can leave!
Aug 28, 2024
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๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ <- me dancing to this
Jun 6, 2024