January 5th application deadline... can she do it, folks?

I am now working against a deadline of January 5th to apply for the MFA program at CalArts. Just the thought makes my heart race with excitement, nerves, anticipation... I have a damn good artist's statement and some of my strongest writing samples... I have great recommenders!!!  I just have to put it all together in a packet and get it in the mail. YIKES!!!!!

I am still in awe that I am days from officially being a college graduate... I am astounded that I am considering an MFA! Even five years ago, if someone had told me this is where I would be in five years, I probably would have laughed until I wet my pants. I feel like a little kid, jumping up and down with excitement after learning something new and wonderful about myself! This is just great! I am a very happy camper at the moment, as I feel this sense of accomplishment really begin to solidify, and I look back down that road and see just how far I have come. I even feel safe to let go and relax these days, because I did it!!!!