Remember how after a visit to Boston last fall, I decided I wanted to move there? Well, now I'm going to!...18 days a year.
Before I explain, let's back this boat up to 7 years ago, when, newly home from my mission, I set my heart on getting an MFA degree in creative writing. It had actually been in the plans for ages: I would graduate college, go on an LDS mission, return and get accepted into a graduate program to study fiction, become a beloved author, make a few million, and then die at some point (okay, really, the part after grad school was more of a loose outline).
So, I applied to four schools...and got rejected from all of them. It was gut wrenching, to say the least. But I eventually got over it, kept writing, and moved on with my life. And then a few months ago, I got the bug to go again. So, once again, I went through the intensive application process, applied to four schools...and got accepted to all of them! If it sounds like I'm bragging here, I'm not. I'm actually gloating. Come on! Remember that horrific rejection from seven years ago?? I need a paragraph or two to bask in long-awaited success!
Anyway, what could be simpler than picking the university in Boston?? This program follows a low-residency model--meaning, that I study with a mentor online and then go out to the campus twice a year for a 9-day stint of intensive workshops and lectures. I can't wait!
And you, dear blog reader, will clearly be subjected to hearing all about it.
8 comments:
That's so awesome! Congratulations...and I would've tolerated even a few more paragraphs full of gloating. Hehehe... Really, though...that's awesome and I am so happy for you. Way to live your dreams!
That is so exciting! Way to live the dream.
I want to hear all about it.
And when you become a world famous author I'll be able to get signed copies and say I knew you when.
You truly are amazing!! You and T. are my idols I want to be like the both of you.
You are an amazing women, what a wonderful example you are to your girls.
I am so excited for you my love! You earned the validation of being accepted to some very prestigious schools. I look forward to reading everything you write now and in the future. I hope you enjoy the process of learning and the location where it will take place.
Dave
Congrats! Congrats! I am so excited for you and Boston, you lucky girl or rather smart girl should I say! And you have every right to gloat! I will be excited to hear about it all.
You are amazing! I too can't wait for more...
Seriously, that's one of the coolest things I've heard in a long time. Congratulations, truly.
Wow, how fun! Good for you. I hope that at some point I can provide additional literary advice, or at the least, get a shout-out on the preface for your next bestseller.
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