#5: "Livin My Life Like It's Golden"
Have you ever exhaled so smoothly that it slipped into the air and soared into freedom? It glides, grooves, and relaxes your shoulders. You can feel your heart beating in slow motion. It’s almost divine; oh, how divine. I received some good news, and my life has changed quite a bit. I’m going to NYU for my master’s this coming fall. It still doesn’t seem real. It almost feels like hitting the jackpot—literally. I’ve been radiating all weekend. I was expecting my decision in March, but it surprised me to hear so soon, especially since I was in denial, doubting whether I should have even applied in the first place. Sometimes we don’t trust ourselves, so we can craft a more fitting story—one that’s seen as more realistic or suitable. But sometimes, you just can’t help but shine through dull moments. Gold has long been a contested material in the art world. Its gleam and relative rarity make it highly desirable. However, in some ways, it has also been weaponized as gaudy—"kitsch,” e...
