Well, here I am again, attempting to grovel my way back into the arms of the dA community. It's beginning to seem like every other journal I find the time to write on here is of a similar nature--oh wait. It literally is.

It seem like the more you throw yourself into the world, the less time you have to do the things that used to bring you personal pleasure. I want to use my artistic gifts to share with others, but I feel compelled to use my education in a different way. Darn those persuasive "one-world-make-a-change" Michael Jackson tunes. I guess what I'm trying to say is, for those of you on dA who are still in the rough high school years, NO--these are not the best days of your life. It gets better. However, it might be the best time to do artwork. Think about it.

Personally, I'm taking the next step. This fall I'll be off to law school, hopefully to study human rights/international law. Follow in the work of my beloved Nelson Mandela/Desmond Tutu/Dr. King. I want to help the world, though I'm not always sure this is the best way to do it. *shrugs* Sometimes you've just gotta follow where the path is leading and trust in a higher purpose--or a full scholarship...either can be very persuasive.

In any case, I'm going to attempt to do some form of an art piece before I'm beckoned to the hallowed halls come August. Be on the lookout, but don't hold your breath. This is the last summer of my life, and I'm trying to squeeze as much out of it as possible. As always, I'll continue to be an avid lurker/lover of art, and I hope to make more friends on dA. I'm continually humbled by the incredible talent in this corner of the Internet.

Keep working. Keep making magic. Keep striving for the next step.

All my love,
Billie Barker