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Upon arriving in Ohio, my parents sit me down and tell me that there's just no way they can afford to put me through the school I want right now. Between my sister's school, and both she and I probably (hopefully) getting married within the next two years, it's just not possible. It's their retirement money.

So what do I do now?

Well, I cannot afford Los Angeles this year. I've done all I can do in St. Petersburg, so now what??

MOVE TO MILWAUKEE!

Explanation:
Joey and I got to spend some time there about a week or so ago and loved it. Then rent is cheaper than Florida AND it's only an hour and 45 minutes away from Chicago, SO I could go there and do freelance work as a stylist and some modeling on the side whenever need be. Joey's tour manager Andy is from there, so me, Joey, Andy, and probably Andy's brother are going to get a house somewhere in the east side of Milwaukee near the lake. We'll save up our money for a year, and then move to Los Angeles.

I am extremely bummed that LA isn't happening when I'd like it to, but I think Milwaukee will be fun, especially the roommate situation. Since I can't go to school right now, I'm going to use this time to build my portfolio in every way possible. I just have to depend on me now I guess.

I'm back in Ohio right now. I'm flying out to LA on the 14th for a photo shoot and some other stuff and then riding the bus back to Florida with Joey. I'm really looking forward to that. I miss everyone in Florida and I've only been gone 2 weeks.

Life is so crazy right now.

So I am leaving for 3 and a half weeks. I'm getting ready for the big move! I'm going up to Ohio to spend a few days with the folks, then going back on Warped Tour for a few days around the midwest with my love, then back to Ohio, then out to Los Angeles!! I'll be in LA from the 8th until the 17th, then I'm riding back with Joey. My grammar has deteriorated obviously.

I will be getting everything cleared with FIDM, taking my placement tests and what not, presenting my portfolio in person (which I am so excited for!) I think I have a pretty good portfolio, especially for an entrance port. I will also be signing a lease! Hopefully in Silver Lake or Los Feliz. A bunch of photographers from LA have been getting in contact with me which I guess is good. I really don't care much to be in front of the camera, I'm going to school to be behind the scenes, but I guess whatever happens, happens.

I know I will love living in Los Angeles, but I am seriously scared shitless. I have grown to love St. Pete so much, it's ridiculous. It's just so dead end and I really need to live someplace crazy while I'm young. Hopefully, eventually I'll be able to do what I want someplace with a little less hustle, like Seattle or Philadelphia. I don't know why Philadelphia has been on my brain lately. I wanna go to a farmers market so bad. When I went to Seattle with Joey, he bought me a knit hat from Peru, and it's the softest most wonderful hat. I wish I could wear it all year without looking ridiculous. Why can't I ever stay on one subject?

When I get home, I'll be home for about a month and then it's off to Los Angeles FOR GOOD! Whoever still reads this, if anyone, feel free to come out and stay with me whenever. I'll need the company.

I don't know what else. In a nutshell, my life is about to become amazing.