Thorns

Arboretum at Regis University

These pictures were apart of a series for an art class that I took. These particular ones didn't make it to the final project but I still think that they should receive honorable mentions.

Speaking of thorns, I seem to have a perpetual one in my mood lately. I believe that it's due to the fact that I haven't been working at all for the past couple of months, all I've done with my time is clean and organize all while wasting away in the abyss of scholarship search engines. Currently, I'm looking for any freelance marketing projects to sink my teeth into. That way I could put aside some cash for grad school and get more valuable experience in the marketing field. I'm definitely not the type that likes to sit around doing nothing all day, although I know that I shouldn't take for granted my opportunity to use this time to relax. I know I should be grateful because I haven't had a "summer break" since I was 10 years old (I've worked every year since) yet, I still feel as if I'm mentally and physically fatigued because of a lack of stimulation and exercise. I guess that's why I've been so dedicated to my nightly interval training work-outs, it helps take away most of the guilt and pumps me full of endorphins.

A few ways I've been productively occupying my time:

• Cleaning the entire house until the dust bunnies are waving white flags and retreating
• Working out 3-4 times a week
• Spending more time with my family/friends
• Learning how to live on a very frugal budget
• Learning how to cook healthy meals (which if I do say so myself, I've been very successful)
• Reading more
• Started writing a little bit of prose again
• Searching for scholarships/grants