This post (and yesterday's post) is dedicated to Michael Jackson. Two years ago today, the world lost an icon and one of the finest talents in pop music. Gone too soon but still lives on.
So back to our regularly scheduled program.
Umm, hi. First of all, let me apologize for my nearly month-long absence from the blog. I have had some computer issues, writing issues, and other issues. But it's all good. I have decided to put music on hold for the next few months until I situate back upstate into Chicago because....I am attending Depaul University for graduate school in the fall.
Here's the plan. I will be acquiring a masters degree in two years or less while working (hopefully) full-time to pay for my education. I will be living at home unless I find substantial income that will allow me to profit instead of working to pay my rent. I will concurrently be working and networking in Chicago for different artists showcasing my music. After I acquire my masters I will either stay in Chicago for a job opportunity or move out west to Los Angeles. That will all depend on the job I can get, for I refuse to move to another state without having a job opportunity lined up which will enable me to support myself. As a struggling student who is barely making enough to eat, I know that I do not want to suffer and I have to be very tight with my money until I am fortunate and blessed enough to afford a comfortable lifestyle for myself. I plan on networking with publishers and hopefully getting signed as a staff writer or part of a songwriting team and begin this career into motion. God willing if I am successful enough I can live as a full-time writer, meet and work with my favorite artists, and make music for the whole world to enjoy.
So why get a masters if my heart is still dead-set on songwriting? Several reasons. One: it's a program that I actually enjoy at the university that my father went to acquire his masters. Two: I didn't do as well as I could have in undergrad so starting somewhat fresh with a graduate GPA will redeem myself in a way. Three: it will make me more competitive for career-like opportunities instead of jobs. Four: I am in no way, shape or form able to start paying back the undergraduate loans so graduate school can defer them. Five: I feel like if I don't get my masters degree now, I will never have the urge to get it. And six: The program is very interdisciplinary and can teach me and prepare me for many different opportunities in the workforce, outside and within communications and business.
Of course while in school and something takes off for me, I will evaluate that option as well and make the best decision for my career and my life.
Until then, I am searching for full-time jobs to pay of graduate school. I want all of my loans paid off in less than five years, undergraduate and graduate. I believe it can happen. Keeping the faith :)
I have posted a new poll on the side. So give me your feedback.
So for all of you "Music Tourist" fans, I am sorry for yet again another hiatus. And truth be told, there may be more. But I beg you friends, please be patient with moi. I want to provide you with more insights and posts for your viewing pleasure. Which reminds me. From my last Saturday check-in (a month ago), I said of a wild adventure I was on. I have been working on that and will FINALLY be posting that tomorrow! Also my blog will be getting a new background/format/facelift/whatever you want to call it on that day too. Stay tuned!
One love,
~L~
Songs listening to while writing this post: "Another Day in Paradise" Brandy feat. Ray J; "Another Part of Me" Michael Jackson; "Can't Give Up Now" Mary Mary.
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