i'm trying to find as much info about that atelier as i can

probably smart. found anything else interesting?

there is nothing on tv.

no, not yet...

and i hate that. there's usually something good on ION around this time though

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how does one start an important email like the one i'm trying to write ._.

yeah i've gone through every channel and found like nothing. i'm on nickolodeon.

introduce yourself and say why you are interested in the program and art and the like.

but starting it is the issue. "hello mrs. almy," sounds stupid >.<

I usually just go with dear. whoever.

if it makes you feel any better i'm currently trying to figure out how to do a letter to neal shusterman about him maybe doing an interview

ugh, this attempting to get the attention of people greater than you business.... it's rather intimidating. At least Neal Shusterman knows you by now

hell, he's naming a character after you

haha yeah i'm the crazy fan... now asking if i can ask him questions about his book.

but stuff like this is frustrating.

it is, especially if you're not socially inclined

lol yeah.

okay it always confuses me when random people follow me on tumblr. i"m like what did i do to get you to follow me?

lol. so i found out how much it costs. it's $2,770 per trimester.... less expensive than an MFA, but more expensive than Sam. wonder what the cost of living is over there..... hmm....

brb getting dinner

that's still not too terribly bad.

where is it, again?

northern chicago

okay, how's this?

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Dear mrs. Almy,

I imagine you must get many messages and might not have time to answer mine, but I'm going to try anyway! I am an undergraduate student at Sam Houston State University, about to enter my Junior year of studies in “Studio Arts” with an emphasis in painting. I have begun looking for places to further my studies after getting my Bachelor's degree, and I came across the Ravenswood Atelier. I'm very interested in possibly taking classes at Ravenswood someday! I am basically on my own in figuring everything out, and I would like to ask you some questions. What kind of students does the atelier look for and accept? Also, what tips would you give a young aspiring artists? I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your time,

I think chicago might be a bit of an expensive area.

Dear Mrs. Almy,

I imagine you must get many messages and I understand you may not have the time to answer mine, but I was wondering if you could answer some questions for me. I am an undergraduate art major at Sam Houston State University in Texas (cuz she may not know), about to enter my Junior year of studies in “Studio Arts” with an emphasis on painting. I have begun looking for places to further my studies after getting my Bachelor's degree (maybe mention how you are specifically interested in a atelier), and I came across the Ravenswood Atelier. I'm very interested in possibly taking classes at Ravenswood someday! I am basically on my own in figuring everything (something more specific maybe?) out, and I have some questions. What kind of students does the atelier look for and accept? Also, what tips would you give a young aspiring artist? I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your time,p

okay i think that's all i can think. I made some changes and some notes. Also, you could mention you are from poland maybe???

yea, about to check in on that real quick... and thanks wings, you rock :)

you are welcome. doing stuff like this is easy. and i much prefer editing for friends than people i don't know.

lol :)
i'm going to pull out the shared-roots card and sign it with my full name XD

haha yes! i like that. besides your full name is awesome!

omfg i sent it i sent it i sent it!!!! O_O!!!! *bites nails*.......... and now i nervously wait and pray she responds

haha that's always nervewracking....

omg family guy. just why do i watch this show?

cuz it's entertaining?
btw, chicago living makes me a bit nervous...

i guess but i seriously watch this show going, why.

why is that?

unemployment rate + crime rate are higher than the national average (doesn't really surprise me though.) as for cost of living, i've heard 2 bedroom apartment is anywhere from $800 (between me and jason, that's basically our apartment cost now) to $1500. but they say what gets you is the heating during the winter.

sounds rather um... nerve-wracking. especially with the high crime rates. And it's not that expensive. not as bad as CA anyway.

what do you think of this? :/ is that price for if you wanna BUY the condo? O_o 3000 West Lawrence Avenue #4C, Chicago IL - Trulia