I know, I'm a slacker.

I've really been falling behind on blogging. My apologies. Life is crazy.

I don't have a whole lot to blog about, so I'll just give you the quick update:

- School is good but hard. I don't like two of my classes. They are the GEs I've been putting off until now. I wish I would have just gotten them over with in the beginning.

- Club Style is keeping me busy. We're now preparing for our showcase in April. We're going to have some good numbers I think. My friend Yulong, who has done some choreo for the club, asked if I wanted to do a duet with him. I'm excited to get started on that soon too. He is an amazing choreographer. I'll post vids when I have them.

- So You Think You Can Dance is coming to SLC next week to hold auditions. I don't know if I'll be missing class to go try out, but I have tickets to be in the audience for one of the call back days. I'm excited.

- I'm REALLY looking forward to spending some time at the cabin. It's about time for my dose of fresh mountain air. And maybe I'll see some celebs in PC. My friend shared a pizza with James Franco last weekend. It's a good thing he told me over the phone, because I would have strangled him in envy had we been in person. I love James Franco.

- Which reminds me, if you haven't seen 127 Hours, it is fantastic. Just close your eyes and ears when he cuts his arm off. That made me pretty sick. But I was balling at the end it was so powerful.

- Also, the King's Speech is absolutely incredible! One of my new favorite movies. Colin Firth was phenomenal. As were Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. All star cast, if you ask me.

- I have gained a new love for the tv show Modern Family. SO funny. Watch it if you haven't seen it, but I would recommend watching it from the beginning so you can understand the characters and not be weirded out by their strangeness. But really, hilarious show. My roommates have caught me laughing really hard to myself a few times. You will too if you watch it. Promise.

- I'll be in New York in just over a week! That I can't wait for. I love New York, as New York loves me.

I think that's all I've got for now. Not too much, I know, but I'll try to stay more on top of things! Til next time...

In dreams awake...

I came across this quote today by Henry David Thoreau and really loved it:

"Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake."

After this week, I think I'm closer to my truest life.

Let me tell you about it:

So, Thursday in my consultation with the Sotheby's man, I experienced a harsh yet enlightening and encouraging/exciting reality check. I no longer will pursue a career in art auction houses (apparently they are extremely competitive and you don't make that much money and you have to specialize in only one area while remaining in NYC for pretty much your whole career). I am going to shoot for the gallery/private dealing life.

Thank you Warren Winegar, for your brilliant advice. I am currently researching and applying for internships in New York City for the summer, as you advised.

Excitement!

What else is great about this man's visit to the BYU campus, is that he worked with the marvelous Martha Peacock to work out a new undergraduate major: Art History with a Business track. I now will only have to take 3 business-related classes at BYU and I will have the experience I need to get a career in the gallery scene.

Sotheby's could do no more for me, they say.

So some excellent news (especially for you, father) is that I no longer need to lay down $50,000 for a master's degree but could be just as successful with a BA in Art History with a side of Business at BYU.

Although this new program may postpone my graduation date to April 2012 rather than December 2011, I think it's worth the extra time and money.

Have I told you I love my school? And my professors? Because I really do. They are so incredibly amazing and provide only the best for their students.

As I said before, I am researching galleries in New York City for an internship this summer. And to Mr. Winegar's advice, I will pick an area to specialize in. Right now I'm thinking American art from 1876 on. Or maybe late 19th century/early 20th century European art. We'll see what I can find.

I'm so incredibly excited about this new insight I have been given into what the art business world is really like. I have very little experience with it, being born and raised in Utah, and this experience this last week has opened my eyes.

I'm SO incredibly grateful for the education I have been blessed to receive at BYU, which was ranked 11th in the nation's top-ranking recruitment schools in 2010 (which means it's the 11th best school to have on a resume when applying for jobs or graduate schools).

I feel like doors are opening and I'm learning more and more where my life path is taking me. I can't wait to jump right in to this new and exciting, albeit harsh (Mr. Wineger related the New York art business scene to the film "The Devil Wears Prada") world!

It's kind of scary sometimes to think of how fast the world is turning and time is passing.

But I really feel like I am now just following Mr. Henri's advice to "Live Living!"

Life is GOOD

I'm back!

It has been far too long since I last blogged, I know. I've been real busy these last two weeks. I finally have finalized my schedule. I feel pretty good about it. It's going to keep me real busy, but I think it's manageable. I'm doing my senior thesis this semester! Ah! The good news is, after I get it done this semester, I'll have more freedom in the fall and can take whatever the heck classes I want. And not have to stress about them! Miracle. It will be fun.

I still have to blog about DisneyWorld. So stay tuned for that.

Also, I'll be 21 in on month from today. Just thought you should know.

And also, I have a private consultation with the former head of Clientele Services at Sotheby's, New York tomorrow.

Sotheby's. As in where I want to go to grad school. Ha!

Wish me luck...