I've had a revolutionary brain wave.

Whilst putting my balance and 'core' stability to the test (which id hopped a year of ballet classes would of improved.) i attempted to cross a 'Slack Line'.  

Slack lining is a new 'CRAZE' (like the yo-yo) in europe. My mother being at the constant fore front of 'active outdoor equipment' purchased one, and i have to say its quite addictive, i am yet to cross it without holding on, but im sure my time will come. 

So, the brain wave..

Im not sure if your aware, but there is many people tapping into the well that is 'Fashion blogs', usually they consist of girls taking photos of there outfits and posting with the tag line 

'found these at the back of my wardrobe, quick casual look'

Times change, technology moves on and i think i need more than an outfit to grab me, i need commitment and passion. Which brings me to combining the slack line and fashion, to result in the ultimate skill vs creativity collaboration. 

If i was watching a girl parading her outfit down a slack line, id be much more impressed.

SO, WATCH THIS SPACE!!

Its been a good week,  me and warren went to London for his interview at Goldsmiths, and he got in! Which is just dead exciting, because he really deserves it and the course sounds perfect for him. I did realise that sitting outside a interview room waiting for somebody is much more nerve racking than being in the interview (considering i could hear everything, cause its drums!).

It was also an exciting trip for me because i got to check out the house i'll be staying in for the year, and its beautiful!!! I feel like i've landed on my feet, and am utterly greatful, God don't half no how to treat a girl :)

This is my room in the attic, theres another big window behind me, and i can lie in bed and look at the clouds, which is pretty much what i do now, also if you haven't noticed... I HAVE A DOUBLE BED! first time ever!!

I also got to go to the central saint martins BA shows, and have a look at what i'll be getting up to in three years time. I was impressed by the skills, but i was surprised that i liked the knitted pieces best, they just seamed more natural and tactile. I didn't see anything which i LOVED, which left me a bit empty as i left, i guess i was expecting to be overwhelmed with inspiration and excitement, but i wasnt.

Then it hit me.....

If i loved everything there, what would be the point of me doing the course? Because it would already of been done. 

So then i got excited.

I'll leave you with a couple of snaps from the inside of the college and an upside down interior....

I'm currently waiting for the clock to hit 11.30 so that i can log on and check out my overall mark. Its not as dramatic as it sounds.

 I'm very peaceful about the whole thing - whatever it is (Pass, Merit or distinction) i've come away from 'Art Foundation' with a growth in knowledge, ability and a discovery of how i want to spend the rest of my life. 

The course has been a real support for me, its given me an insight into what a creative community can be. Its a deeply diverse collection of people, and it isn't perfect. But its been my constant comparison to the church, and in many ways its become my church because truthfully i feel my relationship with God and my understanding of him as 'Creator' has grown so much deeper on the 5th floor of an office block with 67 people who to my knowledge don't have any particular faith than what ive released myself to experience during church

I have now come to this conclusion, and believe that there are many personal factors which contribute to these feelings. 

1. I have brought God into the area of my life which has taken over my time, and 'making' is what i've spent the majority of the year doing.
2. Location. I live in Swansea and i study in Swansea this city is my home so i want to be involved in celebrating this place.
3. Relationships and the growth of new friendships, has given me support and joy.

Although its good what i've experienced doing art foundation, i don't believe it has replaced Church although for this year its become a place for me to know God. Church has its own treasures, which have subtly rested in me and without the enjoyment and music of a service, i would be sad. 

 I have so much admiration for the church and how they approach life. Ultimately, church is all i want. I just don't no how to belong there anymore. 

I feel what i'm going into is a period where i will form my own opinions, and outwork them through my art. This is the beginning of that, it may not be written well but hopefully you can understand the ideas that im putting across.