Back to School!

Today I visited Wisewood for the first time in a year, adn the second time in two years. Rielle was performing her monologue, and invited me to come see, so I did. First of all she was amazing. Second of all, Ms. Harper, my drama teacher, seemed genuinely glad to see me and interested in what I was doing. Which is a surprise, because last time I went to visit she barely even said hello. Hah...she even made me stand in front of the class and talk about my experience over the past two years.

Then I went and visited Ms. Molstad. That was actually really cool. She was my high school art teacher. It was just really fun to catch up, on each other's lives, and talk about our futures. It wasn't just me talking, but both of us. It was just cool to have a more adult kind of two-way conversation with a teacher, because back in high school they wouldn't really talk about their personal lives. It was also cool to show my teachers that I am grateful for what they tought me, and that I am putting what I learned to good use.

Good Times,

Akiva

First Blog...(that sounds dirty for some reason)

Howdy all,

So...I have decided to jump on the blogging bandwagon. I figure it's a good way to spend the time that my insomnia allows me.

So...It was just my 20th birthday on Monday (June 6th). I had a little get together at the Point. I was SOO happy with the turn-out, considering last year EVERYBODY cancelled. It was just nice to see all those fimiliar faces there, although i feel bad that I didn't get a chance to really talk to everyone, due to lack of space and stuff. I would have honestly loved to have heart-to-hearts with everyone there, and see what was going on in their lives.

I found myself spouting those stupid typical "So what are you doing these days?" "So how's school/work?" questions. What I really wanted to know was "How have you changed as a person since last we spoke?" and "Tell me some cool things that happened to you this year."

As far as where I am right now in my life, I am in a pretty good place I think. This year was a really great year. I designed the set for Mass Exodus: Metro, Canaada's biggest fashion show and that was a life-changing experience. It let me prove myself, not only to others, but to myself. I am now pretty confident that I could be happy doing this for the rest of my life.

I think I will leave some more thoughts for later posts so i dont run myself dry...but I will leave you with some favourite photos from the fashion show.

Peace Out,

Akiva