Fortunate

Alone I fight these animals, 

Alone, till I get home. 

Today seemed a bit off...

Megs made fun of a dear friend of mine right in front of me. Hurt my feelings and I think she caught on but no apology. Sometimes friends don't always have to get along. No big deal, feelings on the mend soon enough. 

7 panties for $26 at Victoria Secret. Good deal went and purchased some of those. 

In studio till about eleven, then off on a secret rendezvous. Not so secret and really not anything. Whatever, not like I am slightly attached or anything. Everyone except a select few seem to be on board with it. I just, it makes me happy right? Should I make it official? all these thoughts...all the what if's, the should have, could have been's  going through my mind a million miles a minute. 

le sigh. 

Enough is enough and more is too much. 

Want to finish this Dollie before Monday. All nighter? at some point yes. 

BFA: Bridget is a Fucking Artist, show is scheduled for Decemeber 3-7th. MARK IT DOWN!!!

So close, yet so far away. 

Love, B

Still be my Friend.

Le sigh.

I had a WONDERFUL weekend home. Left Friday night, no bbq for me. Oh well, didn't miss much I suppose.

Dad was on board with everything and materials. LOVE THAT MAN! And Mom made such a good dinner. She is sooo damn cute. Church with mom and Rosie. I am just so blessed to have the family I do.

Kylee is such a cute pregnant mama. Got to see Scottee and Blaine at the shower. I miss Scottee and Blaine has such a cute little guy. A bit sad we didn't keep more in touch.

No regrets because at the time it is EXACTLY what I wanted.

Team epic united once again Sunday night. Love Rhona and Tim.

Worked out with Rhona after studio today. Almost kept up with her. Balls to the Wall #BEASTMODE

Hombre vs. Hombro

Felt so good to see you last night. I missed you. All smiles and some tickles.

Drinks tomorrow evening. Two for Tuesday with Megs at Omall's. Cannot wait! Miss her like the sun misses the flower!

Okay, enough. Need sleep.

Good night loves, Bridge

My head is an Animal

Well, got some materials and have started my journey into BFA semester. Full steam ahead, I think. Need to find my athletic tape to tape up my hands as I crochet my twine string.

Got a very nice text from a very dear friend. It meant quite a bit coming from him.

I miss Marvin Gould. WHERE ARE YOU MARVIN?

BFA class tomorrow. Get to decided on show times. GET EXCITED!

Add dirt to my materials list!

So much excitement for this girl to handle.

Late night studio sesh with Allison. I think her and I are going to be good late night studio mates.

James is funny. Good vibes coming from sharing a studio with him I believe.

Need a good art talk I think. Hunter, when you free?

Alright, now it is just getting silly.

See ya on the flip side,
B

A bit chilled.

Worked for Austin tonight. Didn't really want to but it was a slow night, easy money made for sure. I missed working Fry/salad with Nicco though. He makes my shift much more enjoyable. It is always fairly quiet but no need to fill a good silence with bull shit and other nonsense.

Prepped with Juan and Armando this morning. Love my Thursday morning prep boys. Juan is so funny and the only person to ever call me Lee, repeatedly. And well Armando, is just mi amor, or rather I am his.

I ran stairs with Allison and Emerald yesterday. I needed it but my legs were crying out today. I think tomorrow might be worse. I have this need to go run some tomorrow just so they stay in practice.

Let Emerald in on a little secret. I didn't mean to offend her by saying I was scared to tell her. I think I meant that when I told her I was scared of her inner momma bear coming out. Sorta scared for her voice of reason. She made me feel okay about it though. Just cautioned me that was all.

Cramps are gonna be a mother... tomorrow for sure, I can feel them coming on now.

Wish there was something in my bed other than this body pillow covered in little ballerinas. I really need to get a new pillow case for it made. Maybe I will take something home to mom on Saturday?

So much to do...

Guess what?

Final Semester! BFA BITCHES! It feels SO AMAZING to say that! BFA.....GRADUATE...wait I will be a COLLEGE GRADUATE in precisely 4.5 months! SAY WHAT?! EEEEKKKK! Can you say giddy!

I think I will say my prayers tonight. Thank God for everything that has happened in these last few short weeks. It has been a pretty neat ride.

You only live once, might as well try it all, like it or not.

It is raining. I feel so incredibly excited at this moment. I guess a little is better than none, and better late than never.

Kylee's baby shower on Saturday. Need to go get her a little something for her new addition. I miss her and Scottee too. Oh man so much to catch them up on.

Need to shoot dad an email too, saying I will be home. Maybe I will leave tomorrow night? Don't really want to go to the bbq anyway. Peeps would be disappointed, no dessert....



Alrighty, a waiting game it is. Time to hit the hay. Maybe tomorrow?


Te extraño. I miss you, I miss you, I misssss youuuu.


I get to see my mom and dad soon.

All smiles.

<3, B

Red Hot.

Happy is my middle name.

Knock on wood and send a prayer up. I feel almost too blessed. I let things run their course and now I am where I am at for that reason alone. Things happen for a reason and it is all in the good Lords hands now.

I am going to let things run its course and just keep calm and let it go or hold on tight (depending on the situation)

So much to take in. Even with your sad story, you have over come much, and I am so proud of who you are today. However, no matter how happy I am, there is always going to be this voice deep down inside that nags at me and tries to pick apart my happiness. I have been pretty successful at pushing it away because that is when doubt begins. I don't want to doubt this beautiful thing that has so graciously presented itself to me. I want to cherish it for every moment it is worth.

But like tonight, a bit of a nagging feeling slips in.

Wish I still lived at 517 Vattier Street. I miss those days.

Got a sculpture wife shout out from Vicky tonight. I miss her, smoke breaks, molds, ect...just miss it all.

Megs, got me the Lady of Guadalupe to hang in my room. Hecho en Mexico. Su hermosa.

School starts Monday. Not ready but here it comes.

Need to deal with bank stuff tomorrow before work.

Sleeping in is required I think.

Te quiero con todo mi corazon,

B

Like chicken and burritos

This blog title is dedicated to one Miss. Rhona D.

Monday I went and unpacked studio. Felt good. Nice vibes in the space. Will be better once it is filled with people.

Getting excited. Need to pay tuition.

I feel a to do list coming on.

BFA SEMESTER. Time to GET YOUR SHIT DONE!

Bring it.


Love, B

18.26

I have this need to carry things further then I probably should.

Oh well it feels good to do what I want for once.

Work was okay tonight. Not too busy.

Armando was there tonight. Mi mejor amigo.

Megs brought me in a slushy. Wish I had one now, can't sleep and super thirsty. I am just catching up on my Bunheads episodes. Good show.

Water would be better for me.

...right decision. Water is better and good. Very good.

Hurry up target desk, chair and shelf. I want to unpack my room!!!!

Hangout sesh with Megs on Friday evening. Keeping my fingers crossed.

ugh, wide awake and 12:30.

Need to rise off before bed.

good night, Bridge

Keep Calm and Let it go.

I am trying to have that as my new life motto, however, it proves hard to do sometimes.

Like tonight for instance, no grill bricks for Derek G to clean the flat top, Marcus scoots out early without doing his side work in the back, and Bitch-face Katie is coming back after vacation to a new job in the kitchen.

Tonight life just felt tough. One big ole' struggle.

Not gonna lie, I threw a bit of a fit and carried on for awhile. Then I thought about it and wise words my father once told me, "You'll never know it in thirty years." How right he is.

Don't sweat the small stuff. I mean, Michelle made a call and chili's gave us some grill bricks, Derek and I eventually knocked out all the side work, and well Bitch-face Katie...well is still a Bitch-face; however I am going to be better and work harder. In the words of my old kitchen manager, "If you can't beat 'em, kill them with kindness." So Katie be ready to be killed with my kindness. You can ass kiss. Soooo can I.

Anyway, had coffee with James this morning. His news really wasn't all that interesting. Good thing Allison came along.

I need to pick up triple A batteries.

Kimmi is back. Yay!

Zucchini Bread, nough said!

<3's, Bridge

Just a taste.

Love Caroline Schofield. Here is an article about her and her work. Thought I would share.

http://fromthestudioof.com/artists/caroline-schofield/

Robert Hughes, Art Critic dies at the age of 74:

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/06/robert-hughes-eloquent-and-combative-art-critic-dies-at-74/

Oh Olek:

http://www.juxtapoz.com/Street-Art/olek-covers-einstein-in-washington-dc

Slightly morbid, Kikyz 1313 reminds me of my friend Stef:

http://www.juxtapoz.com/Gallery/kikyz-1313/kikyz13131-36824#kikyz13135-36826

Grandma's Ink:

http://www.juxtapoz.com/Tattoo/grandmas-ink

enjoy, B

Vaya con Dios

Since I made Thick and Unyielding strictly about my art. I will make this one strictly about EVERYTHING else. 

It has been far too long. 

Just moved across town. No longer at 1220 Houston. I am now at 1420 Beechwood. Yep. The move went smoothly. I am excited to see what this year brings. One new roommate, one old. High hopes. 

My room is still only 40% unpacked. Just ordered a shelf, desk, and chair from target online. Should be here soon enough. Excited to sit and write at the desk. Seems like it will make a most excellent letter writing desk. 

Did I tell you I finally got my paintings out of the sculpture studio. I need to go in and get organized in there. Saturday is reserved for that.  It's funny, just sitting here on my bed and as I stare across the room I encounter my face staring right back at me. Just a bit weird. Makes me sad. I want to have a brush in my hand. Soon enough I suppose. 

Want to hear a joke?

Pull Thaw. 

Get it? No? Okay well let me explain, at work the opening manager who opens all the steaks for the day is suppose to pull frozen foods which we use for prep the next morning out of the freezer at night so they have a chance to thaw by the next morning. Well only one of our opening managers ever does it every time. Thank you Michelle. So between Megs and I it is a BIG JOKE. Now you get it. Pull Thaw. Hahahahaha....no? okay fine. 

Work, has been work. It always seems like a disaster area. It should have the yellow caution tape around it warning people away. The kitchen is a slight mess. Good thing we have excellent people who work their that stand united, most of the time. I will cry if Megs ever leaves me. I know the day is coming I just damn...don't want it to. 

Got to see my new little nephew Saturday and Sunday. He is such a cutie! I just plain love him. Miss Michael  is doing well and is an excellent big sister. 

I miss my mom and dad. Need to go see them soon.

... 

Sometimes, things just break my heart. 

Sometimes, I just want to do what I want and not what I need to do. 

Sometimes, I let what other people think get the better of me. 

Sometimes, I just want to stay in a moment forever. 

Sometimes...

yes, sometimes. 

Vaya con Dios,

Bridget

Just around the river bend.

School starts August 20th...

Not even enrolled.

Can you tell how excited I am to face my last semester? Ha. Okay, enough jokes. I am going to make this blog strictly about my art endeavors, like I said I was going to from the beginning and didn't. So here it goes.

Art Blog: Take two:

For those of you who do not know, I am, or will be in the last semester EVER of my undergraduate degree(s); unless for some ungodly known reason I go back to school to get a "useful" degree. Anyway, to complete my second Fine Art Degree I must have 8-12 pieces that will go into a group show at the end of the semester. 

From end of May to right now, I have only done up sketches and written about how and what my show will be. That is it. Pretty exciting stuff, I know. Contain your excitement please.

This past summer I have enjoyed working and spending time with friends. But school starts soon and I must get my head into the game. I need to talk to my head sculpture professor and work it on out. I don't want a lame show, however, it has to mean a great deal to me or I will never get through it.

I have found a subject. It has roots back to where I come from and how I grew up. Influences and traditions.  Family ties. Love, loss, life.

Yep. It is all just around the river bend.

I am going to go have coffee with James in the morning. He has news on a show he thinks I will be interested in. Says it is going to be amusing. I suppose I will go check it out. Hope he didn't get my hopes up about the amusing part.

-B