Facelift

Over the last few months something exciting's been happening. After several years of traveling the world, making art and figuring out who I am, I have finally finished my MA and feel ready to put down roots.

Along the way I've kick-started and been involved with some fantastic projects, learned a myriad of creative skills, and have met some amazing people. I've drunk chai with Buddhist monks, taken road-trips to the top of the world, and even come face to face with a whale shark. Many of my experiences have been with my now husband (yes we met REALLY young) and all of them I am incredibly grateful for. They have definitely changed how I look at the world and how I hope to create my future.

Right now I am set with the task of applying for jobs and approaching life in a more future-focused way. I'm asking myself what kind of life I want to lead from here? Where I want to take my career? And who I want to become down the track?

The best bit is that none of these questions scare me, or leave me feeling confused. On the contrary, I'm excited! I realise I will never stop learning but for now have enough life experience to be brutally honest with myself and make room for new possibilities.

Being a creative lady I decided to give a few things in my life a bit of a face lift. First was the wardrobe and cupboard clean out (inspired by Gretchin Rubin and her book The Happiness Project). Then came my email inbox (long overdue...), CV, and personal identity (see above!) I'm also in the process of updating my portfolio. It's an unexpected luxury to take the time to appreciate all the stuff I've done and what it's taught me.

I have some ideas for where I want to go next but for now nothing is certain. But nevertheless I'm enjoying every minute of the journey and all the exciting things that are happening in the near future - NZFW being next on the list! There will be plenty more photos, illustrations and updates on that over the coming weeks... I can't wait ;)