A long time coming... Round 2

         With the summer nearly come and gone, I have officially failed as a blogger. Sometimes I feel really inclined to write about how I'm feeling and what's going on in my life but this summer hasn't brought anything worth writing about. It seems as though everything over the past few years leading up to this summer has been experience over comfort and yet this summer has become, a motto of the rock isn't going any where. Vacations, climbing trips, adventurous weekends have all been planned but haven't seem to happen. 

The road to the six shooters in Indian creek ut, another rock that's isn't going any where 

       I'm so dedicated to a job that I hate but can't seem to let it go. I make alright money, get benefits and everyday I get to talk about how much I love this desert tourist town. Doesn't sound so bad, right? Yeah, I like telling people about all the great things in Moab, but I'd rather show them. I'm an adventurer, an explorer, being at this desk, in this office drives me insane. I live in a place were adventure truly is endless, and what am I doing? Planning other peoples adventures. I need to give up this security blanket and be on my own adventures.

generic crack, Indian creek ut, my life represented as a climb, one long deep struggle. 

          I think a lot about the future, and all of the things I plan of doing with my life. Different jobs, different places, being successful, all of the things an adult should be thinking about it, and yet none of it seems to be happening. My life is on a timeline right now, but all the new things that are approaching aren't getting any closer. Two major vacations and a job change all only a few months away. But man oh man these months are dragging along.

Maybe this winter will be the time I make a name for myself. Being in the tourist industry is a great place to be but it's not where I want to be. I want to dive head first into the art world, and the climbing world. I want to be apart of those industries, and I finally have my foot in the door.

A small portion of what my foot in the door looks like. Outdoor retailer show in Salt Lake City  

Heart Land

So I'm finally back in Utah and I'm so much happier. It's funny when you know deep down exactly where you need and want to be but for some reason you're not there. I was welcomed with warm rains and starry skies. Even though I'm still struggling to make art, being happy it making it easier. I got my wonderful summer job back at the campground I worked at last year and I am now the social media and online store rep for my favorite climbing store in town. Things are looking up.

The desert is warm this time of year and with town being slow that means more adventures. With climbing, hiking, and camping at my finger tips, it's easy for me to find inspiration for new pieces. I'm continuing with my invisible cities concept, now including my experiences in Colorado. So be on the look out for those. I'm just amazed with my self on how this little desert town makes me so happy. I'm looking forward to this year more than any other.

In other news, I'm still looking for shows to be in, and more views and people interested in my work. I'm hoping that I can find some interest soon. I know it's not going to be easy but at least it's hard in a place that I enjoy being.

The Resume

When applying for jobs in the professional world, a resume can make it or break it when it comes to getting an interview. I am at a point where I am starting to apply for these kinds of jobs and I'm quickly realizing that post college life isn't as easy as I was hoping. Of course I knew it wasn't going to be easy but I at least thought I would be able to make up my own mind on what I wanted to do.

As I dive head first into the professional job hunting world I am constantly second guessing myself over the things I've said and what I've submitted in my resumes and applications. Right now getting a job in an art related field is a very high priority and every word I write and say has an effect on the outcome. I'm looking for opportunity in every direction and I can only hope those directions take me some where new and to a job I enjoy.

Over the past month my resume has gone through many variations and changes with every new job that comes my way. I never thought I would have to write about myself so many times in one summer. But I've gotten good at fluffing up the good stuff. I feel like I've done really great things the past three years and now it's a matter of showcasing those great things. I hope the job world can see what an asset I am. 

As I sit here, writing this post with one hand and adjusting my resume again, I can only hope that this will all be worth it in the end and I can be happy with what I am doing as a career.  

One way or another I'm going to work my butt off to get a career in the art world.