Art School

When I say "I wish I would have gone...maybe I should go..."

My art school-educated friends(and husband) hurry to assure me that I don't need it, the younger art students would irritate the hell out of me, and all I'd end up with is more debt.

I think they're slightly wrong, because what I lack is discipline.  I've only ever been able to be truly disciplined under structured education, and I can see proof of how this worked for said friends and husband.  They are extremely self motivated.  I am not so much, there's always something else I let get in the way. 

Anyway, since art school simply isn't going to happen ever...it's going to be a hard summer learning self-discipline.  I have to roll my eyes even as I type that...Sure Erin, self discipline...that's going to work out. 

We'll see.

 

Comments

[Nvollmann]

I am aware that what I am about to type is counter intuitive, not a popular sentiment, and isn't coming from anyone that special, but:

There is no such thing as discipline. Discipline is necessary when there is conflict, internal conflict between choices. But how can one discipline oneself?

Be you productive or unproductive, the conflict highlights your potential.