Allowing things to happen

Things happen for a reason. Other things happen because you make them. Fact is: I have the fire again!

To reference Crowley "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law". Or maybe better to quote Yoda: " Do or do not, there is no try", or Nike: Just do it! At any rate, life, especially finances at times gets me down, the questionable state of the world eats at me, competition and criticism chops me down at the knees and destroys my best laid foundation. You've got to grab yourself by the scruff and pick yourself up. It may be hard, being a "responsible adult" can sometimes really bite. That is a very good reason to go out and play then, now isn't it?!


Aside: for the past two weeks I've been taking a bar tending course that I bought on Groupon in the fall. As many know, I'm in a constant state of learning. My room mate says I collect hobbies. At any rate, this guy got 95% on his written and practical exam today. Put that one in my back pocket. I am happy that it is over with.......now on to other new and exciting horizons!

It has been a tough week, one of monumental realizations that it's time to pull up my pants 'cause there is no rest for the wicked. Especially those of use who have to make a living and still follow their dream to make art. What a bitch;P

After teaching my ani
Ation class, I'll head to the studio to sand and gesso some more.


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Kinda boring but exciting at the same time

So I got up extra early this morning.  My list of things to do is long.

Before bed last night, after Bar tending class and following  teaching my extended studies in animation class at Quickdraw...... I did some work on my flashcards to memorize over 90 drink recipes for my bar tending course. I have one week left and the exam is next week, there is so much to remember!

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!

Showing off, a three martini waterfall pour.

Other things on the go, not including chores like laundry etc:

I am cutting out my dragon painting in photoshop and doing some clean up on it so that the Taoist Tai Chi Society can use it as an image to print on their Awareness Day t-shirts.

I made an application to the City of Calgary Public Arts program to exhibit my work in the windows by the C-trains downtown.

I can't wait to get things accomplished and then get some time in at my studio.
Wish me luck;)

busy B...something promising

My ACAD critique was today. My students did a good job in their delivery.  I received a really nice email based on my student evaluation forms from extended studies class.

Hi, Brian – I just read your evaluations and have to say CONGRATULATIONS on a great job! Your students are very happy with both the course content and your presentation – they really appreciate your attitude.

Thanks for doing a terrific job!

Attitude is everything!

I also received this email invitation from Calgary 2012:

On behalf of Calgary 2012 we would like to welcome you to the role of Cultural Ambassador!!

What identifies a cultural ambassador: a communicator, connector, instigator and facilitator of arts and cultural in Calgary; an important role as Calgary celebrates it’s designation of Cultural Capital of Canada.

Within the next few weeks you will be getting a job description and an invitation to attend an information session about what it means to be a Cultural Ambassador.

This sounds like a fun opportunity to participate and be part of the arts community in this special year!

Tonight, after my ACAD class, and for the next two weeks, I have signed up for a bar tending course. I love learning new things. This is the kind of homework one can really enjoy. Soon, I'll be truly able to be the host with the most. Shaken not stirred;)