Those of you following this blog for some time now would have known that today was rather a special day for me. It was my return to the "education system" (so to speak), first day of my masters program. Since graduating from undergrad school, I've always felt that I wanted to further my studies, but wasn't quite sure I wanted do it in architecture. I worked for two years in two London practices, one large and the other very small, it was important for me to experience what it felt like to be a practicing architect. Lets just say it had it's highs and lows, I wasn't a big fan of a certain council's planning policy. So when the opportunity came to spend a year in Italy, working in fashion, I said HELL YES!
Boy or boy was that the most ADVENTUROUS year of my life! Like in every good story there is always a "but", and this was a big ol "but"! I had a good time living in Venice, working in fashion, and partying like a Sex and the City gal, "but" I missed architecture like crazy. Who could blame me? Surrounded by the most exquisite examples of art, architecture and great beauty, it was hard not to be inspired. So eventually the good times had to come to a bittersweet end. My mind was made up, I was coming home to London, to finish what I started years ago.
Today finally arrived after weeks of excitement turned anticipation, and it was time to make that decision, the one that will ultimately (ok slight exaggeration here) determine the path of my working life. It was time to choose which architecture discipline I wanted to develop further. "But" (and here's that word again) not before the head of department gives his traditional speech. Which went something like this.
"Over the next two years, you must all say good bye to everything, no social life, no reading of materials unrelated to the course, no going to the pub, no sleep, and no sex. This course will kill you".
What about blogging? My little heart gets to racing. I can't possibly give this up, I love it too much. What about the friends I've made, and my ever so loyal readers, who continue to grow in rapid rates. I love you darlings!
So here's the plan beautiful people, posting might be a bit irregular over the next couple of weeks whilst I adjust to my new life, but THERE WILL BE BLOGGING! Please bare with me my lovelies, there will initially be a few teething problems, but all will be straightened out as soon as possible. The ride might get a little bumpy in the beginning, but have some patience, because there will be plenty of good stuff to come out of it. I will be taking you guys with me on this journey, through the good, bad, funny and embarrassing moments. As the Italian adventures ends, so must the London one begin.
Night, night and
a million kisses
xoxo
Image by me
what an exciting time! Quite the adventure, and a new one is just about to begin. No doubt you will enter this new phase armed with much inspiration and plenty of knowledge. Please keep us in the loop -- I would love to know more :)
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Don't worry about it Ijeoma, I shall surely wait until you settle down and start blogging again. The speech made me laugh. Hahaha. Wishing you all the best in your studies.
ReplyDeleteOh honey I'm so happy for you! I think it's great to learn something "new" and develop your skills! I have the same story with photography...I'm so excited and devoted about it and I'm blogging less than before cause of time issue but I try to connect the 2 things and it's possible...blogging inspire me for photography and vice versa...I'm sure the same thing will happen with you :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, cheers: Evi
good luck with your new venture!! im sure you'll do great! can't wait to hear all about it -
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zarna
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What a fantastic new phase in your life! I am so excited for you and look forward to your return to the blogging world!
ReplyDeleteLuvs!
ah have a great time xxxx
ReplyDeletethe very best of luck with it all. A ban on blogging....unthinkable..
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the best is yet to come :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ijeoma, I'm sure you'll find the time for the blog, this will be the place to take a little break ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am thrilled for you! I'm taking an architecture course and it requires much time and devotion. I had no idea how much but the work is very gratifying.
ReplyDeleteWishing you much success!
xoxo, B
Congratulations on starting on your masters program! I can't imagine not being able to blog ... come on that's what students do! ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog you havce here!
Good luck for this new exciting period and congrats for your blog anniversary !
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Dear Ijeoma! I hope you find the word "yes" more times instead "but" in this new phase of your life! You don´t know, but I have 2 different graduations and they were very important to me "but" they didn´t make me happy. So a I decided to become an Image Consultant and Colour Especialist and...woohoo! that´s me! there is ´so many "yes" in my day everyday!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best things in the world, darling!!
kisses
Carmen
Hi Ijeoma, how are you?
ReplyDeleteI'm studying journalism and I was wondering if I could use your picture of a typewriter for an article of my college newspaper.
Thank you,
Heidy
Yes darling please do. I just hope my reply is not too late! All the best. xoxo
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