In a few short days the NPR will be 18.
I have tried to get some hints as to what sort of fiesta she would like for her birthday but she just shrugs and acts disinterested. At that point I usually get worked up and shout, "Don't ruin this for me!"
Yesterday we took some time to look at a few design programs offered at universities here in New Zealand and in California.
The NPR has decided she wants to do animation and I am determined that she will look beyond college towards employment before she ever sets foot onto a campus.
When I started school I had a breezy, laid back attitude that turned to blind panic right before I graduated because I hadn't really thought of my career.
We read about Pixar and Weta Workshop.
I like Pixar but at the same time I resent them for making me cry during "Up," "Inside Out" and "Wall-e." I really hated crying during that last one. It was a flippin' robot for heck's sake.
I thought it would be good for the NPR to write a letter of interest to the recruiting team at Weta just to get some good information on what they might have to offer as far as internships or job opportunities.
We sent the email and got a wonderful response a few hours later.
I remain firmly convinced of New Zealand's awesomeness after this email.
It contained information on the software she would need to learn, a way to get a free student copy, info on an internship as well as some stellar advice about working in the industry and what Weta looks for.
We were both really impressed.
That afternoon I stopped by one of my favorite second hand shops and found a gorgeous dress that I thought would be perfect for the NPR.
It fit her as if it had been made just for her and she liked it so much she wore it to school the next day.
I'm really proud of her. I think she will do great things.
I have tried to get some hints as to what sort of fiesta she would like for her birthday but she just shrugs and acts disinterested. At that point I usually get worked up and shout, "Don't ruin this for me!"
Yesterday we took some time to look at a few design programs offered at universities here in New Zealand and in California.
The NPR has decided she wants to do animation and I am determined that she will look beyond college towards employment before she ever sets foot onto a campus.
When I started school I had a breezy, laid back attitude that turned to blind panic right before I graduated because I hadn't really thought of my career.
We read about Pixar and Weta Workshop.
I like Pixar but at the same time I resent them for making me cry during "Up," "Inside Out" and "Wall-e." I really hated crying during that last one. It was a flippin' robot for heck's sake.
I thought it would be good for the NPR to write a letter of interest to the recruiting team at Weta just to get some good information on what they might have to offer as far as internships or job opportunities.
We sent the email and got a wonderful response a few hours later.
I remain firmly convinced of New Zealand's awesomeness after this email.
It contained information on the software she would need to learn, a way to get a free student copy, info on an internship as well as some stellar advice about working in the industry and what Weta looks for.
We were both really impressed.
That afternoon I stopped by one of my favorite second hand shops and found a gorgeous dress that I thought would be perfect for the NPR.
It fit her as if it had been made just for her and she liked it so much she wore it to school the next day.
I'm really proud of her. I think she will do great things.
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