Moving on from Game Art

So as it turns out I have a VERY turbulent third year. A lot has happened that I'm not going to bore you with.
The recent months haven't been very kind to me in terms of my health and the stress and pressure I have put on myself to succeed in something I am frankly terrible at and have no intention of continuing after University has been slightly overwhelming.
During this time I tried my best to complete what work was set to the best of my ability but it was not always possible. For a long time I suffered alone and didn't respond to those who had reached out to me or simply brushed it off trying to play the hero; which was a huge mistake. 
 Once I finally reflected and seen what was truly going on with me I decided to make some pretty drastic changes. I reached out and was rewarded with support from those around me. I was surprised how understanding people could be and how many other people were the same as me. Using that strength I sought after ways to change the things that made me unhappy.
Luckily my energy and personality pulled me through and I found a way out. I managed to secure an internship in London as a Studio Assistant.  My connections and friends I have made over the years supported me in my application which was very touching. Reading over the application I knew it was something I COULD do and could do very well. I just had to go for it.
 Getting the place solved the problem in more ways than one. Firstly it took me away from the course which is good as I was starting to dread going in.  Secondly in puts me in a environment where I can be myself and shine, that soul crushing feeling of doing something I hate everyday for the rest of my life is gone. I feel like I can use the opporuntunity to explore further what I can and want to do in a good and supportive environment. The company ethos suits me down to the ground and for the first time in forever I can breathe. I get set new challenges everyday and I enjoy rising to each one.
Two weeks in and I absolutely adore it. My co worker are so like minded and friendly I feel like I have been accepted into the family already. Being such a small company it is very personal and I really like that side of it, I feel valued. I know its only early days and over time the job will get more stressful but I think it will be a different type of stress than what I have had to deal with before. A good stress the type that gives you a sense of uregency and energy. And you know what I look foward to it, I am acting like a sponge absorbing everything I can to better myself and my performance. I want my co workers to be able to rely on me and be able to trust me with anything, and I will work hard to make sure that is possible.
For the first time in a long time I am excited again for my future and what I can achieve. I think its only fitting to finish this dramatic post off with a good old disney sing a long. But to be fair the song is ridiclously relevant to me. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moSFlvxnbgk


If you want to follow my new adventure I have taken over the company blog! Which can be found on the Bossa Website :)