Classes and other thoughts.

Started my new classes for B Semester today! I had two so far.
They look interesting, and I feel like they might be able to help me out.
One paper is Theatre for Schools and Communities. Which is the direction I'm planning on heading in. And the other one was Design. I get to do website design and Poster design, which should be a bit of fun and something I can away with me.

The only thing is, I am still unsure how all of this will help me get to my goal. I supposed once I have my degree, I can go on from there. But really, I just want my idea heard, from someone. from anyone!
I was thinking about posting it on a mental health page, or this other happiness page, but I don't think I will.
I want to explore ideas and think about things first. Maybe design a logo, create a real name, thats..awesome and memorable.

I just don't know...I feel like, I'm being called to this, I just want to help people in SOME way, and just right now, this feels like the best way.
Also, I will be posting tips and ideas and thoughts on how I feel art based activites can help calm the depression/anxiety side of well, mental illness.

It's going to be small, baby steps, and maybe. Just maybe one day this will all work out. And i can help those people who need it the most.

Mik

Welcome!

My name is Mikayla and I created this blog to post my thoughts and idea's. But mainly to discuss my dreams and goals for life.
I am 19 years old and study at the University of Waikato
Doing a Bachelor of Arts, double Majoring in Theatre Studies and Design Media, I have a bit of a big goal.
I suffered from depression and anxiety in 2009-2011, I only seeked help in 2010 and I was glad I did. It was a very low time for me, as I had a lot going on.
In 2011, I met a boy and he helped me rediscover my Love for Jesus Christ. At the end of 2011, I found out someone extremely close to me was self-harming and was severely depressed. I felt to helpless because I wanted to do more. It then dawned on me, what if I could use creative outlets for depressed teenagers.
So my goal, in a nutshell is to use creative outlets such as Drama, Photography, Music, Art and Design to help young people in New Zealand realize that you do not have to self harm or take your life because you are depressed, because there is so much more to life!

I feel that this has become a calling for me, and I really hope to achieve this.
At the moment I am still unsure of how exactly I am going to achieve this goal, or if it will even work.
I have applied for the AMP Scholarship to see if my idea or dream is worth it.
So for now, I will post on here how everything goes and update you on my study and things that I can do to achieve this dream.

If anyone has any ideas or thoughts or would like to help please contact me through here, or email me at lifegetsbettergoal@hotmail.com

Mik.