In March 2012 I begun studying at Massey University Wellington as a 'mature' student, not sure if I would stay for the whole 4 years of the BFA (hons) degree. Well, as of midday today I submitted the last assignment required to graduate. The time has flown by. It has been an amazing experience and I have continued to feel so privileged to have the opportunity to spend this much time thinking about, talking about and making art. It is my passion. It is my focus. They say 'do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life'. Art school never once felt like work.

My plan now is to have a part-time job in the industry as an arts administrator in whatever guise may be available, and the rest of the time to hone my skills, to refine my practice and to make a tonne of work! I have a few projects coming up before the end of the year (including the graduate show 'Exposure' at Massey, which will be the work I just submitted), but more on that next time. Right now I'm ready for a break, some bad tv, popcorn and a hot chocolate.