For those of you that want to know what I'm all about...

Albert Bierstadt, Among the Sierra Nevada, California, 1868

I think Albert Bierstadt's paintings are so epic. I just love the idea of the awe in nature that he portrays.

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A few updates for everyone:

1. Just got a job at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. I think my official title is Membership Coordinator Assistant. I started just this past Monday and LOVE it so so much. It's like a grown up job where I get to use my brain, my opinion matters and the people I work with think I'm an adult. It's kind of awesome. Maybe every time I seriously think about it my heart flutters a little bit and I get really excited. So I have my foot in the door and really, it makes me so happy.

2. Also just got an internship at the Utah Museum of Natural History. I am working with the Assistant Director on a project she has been researching for about 2 years, on and off. The research is for a mural in the Price, Utah City Hall about the history of Price. I am helping her finish up her research and compile everything in order to make a presentation to the mayor of Price to start conservation work. What makes me even more excited is how excited *she* is for my help. Being appreciate for free labor is also kind of awesome.

What I love most about all of this (and I know it sounds totally nerdy) is that I feel like the things I am doing matter and are making a difference for something/someone.

p.s. In case anyone is wondering, I am still working at J.Crew so please come visit me:)

Pierre Soulages, Pienture, 260 x 202 cm, 19 juin 1963, 1963

I saw this work in the Pompidou on Study Abroad. Don't know a ton about it, but thought it was interesting.