So here is an accurate representation of my life during my finals week:
Don't get me wrong, my grades were great and I did what I had to do, but it doesn't mean I enjoyed a second of it. In fact, this entire semester I've felt completely unmotivated in regards to school and to writing. I've put things off more than I ever have. I went to class, learned finance stuff, but barely felt like I was present. It just all felt so repetitive and I didn't feel like I was moving anywhere. Luckily, I did enjoy most of my actual classes. I helped start a new club at my university and I managed to pull myself out of the semester long rut.
I've decided to pursue an MFA in Creative writing for young adults sometime in the near future. I was originally planning on going to get an MBA and focus part time on writing. Why? Well I love business and finance, but this past semester I realized I need to focus on my first love. I've dedicated four years to finance. I can give at least two to writing. Sure finance is a safer path. With an MBA you can make well into the six figures, even before you turn 30. It's safe and wonderful, but it's not my dream. It's not what fulfills me or keeps me awake at night. Writing is what I could spend hours on hours doing. It's what makes me smile. It's what makes me whole.
People say an MFA won't pay much. It's a waste of money. Writing in general isn't secure. What's the point of studying an art form? In general I think people hear MFA or any art major and think they we'll starve. Well, I won't starve. I'm going to write and be happy. Even the thought of doing an MFA has made me happier and brighter than I have been all semester. Because that's what happens when you do what you love. You glow. You shine. You dream again.
Anyways moving on from the life rant, I have also decided to post a new version of one of my old novels on wattpad. The link to Melo Hearts is here:
https://www.wattpad.com/story/91046211-melo-heartshttps://www.wattpad.com/story/91046211-melo-hearts
I can't promise an upload schedule yet, but look forward to many updates as I am on winter break. Thank you everyone who has read it so far.
And update #2 I am working full time on my retelling of Beauty and the Beast. This project will be my focus for my winter break and next semester as I send it to agents. These are my two updates and my life rant. To whoever is reading, thanks. It means a lot. Again, follow your dreams. Do what you love. Life's too short not to.
<3 Daniela
