Well I didn't mention it before, but I won first place in the Regionals Competition for Advertising Design. I didn't place at all last year so I was very pleased about that. SkillsUSA is a national organization comprised of students (high school or college age) and teachers preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. There's about 93 areas of competition. I'm participating in it through the technical school I've been attending commercial art at.

I just returned after 3 days for the Florida State competition and am still a little high on the fact that I placed first again! I felt pleased with what I did in the competition so I was comfortable knowing that even if I didn't win, I wouldn't have any major regrets. I don't let myself compete to win but to do my best and try to enjoy the challenge. Winning is a nice bonus....

Though now I'm nervous since it means I get to go on to Nationals held in Kansas City for a week. I heard there'll be about 7,000 competing this year across the 93 areas of competition o.O. I just don't want to feel like I'm going by myself. At least there's one other girl who I met and roomed with at state that won and will hopefully be going too. It's uncertain what teacher or chaperone will go (for the benefit of the high school girl goine... apparently I don't need one). Even if I'm an adult, I still feel like a kid on so many levels XD And it usually takes a friend to get me out of the house to go to go places (let alone unfamiliar ones) and I know they have a lot of events planned. As is, the first thing I plan for on a trip is what books to bring and what manga and anime to put on my laptop and iPod....

I also haven't flown on an airplane since I was 5 years old. All I remember is my ears popping. ^^ Oh well... I'm apprehensive but excited about the idea of having a paid trip to kansas city even if it is to compete. So I'll probably go. Seems like something I would regret if I didn't go for the experience. I just hope I can still manage to find a graphic design job ASAP.... I'll be done with school by the end of May!

I'm soooo jealous though. Not that I'd expect to win out of 50 people across the nation, but last year the WORLD competition was in JAPAN??! That's so unfair... at least if it was this year I could dream a little.... T_T


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