As a substitute teacher in my hometown, I know many of the students, and most of the teachers. I have been in my old High School and Middle School, waving at teachers as they pass by in the halls. However, there is nothing like being a substitute in your old Elementary School.

Today I got up and ready for work, the only difference was that I walked my old familiar route up the hill, a whole five houses, to my Elementary School. Walking into this beautiful old building was like coming home. The day was full of hugs and catching up with familiar faces. I was with a fantastic 1st grade class all day. They looked at me like I was crazy when I told them that the teacher standing next to me was in fact My 1st Grade Teacher. "How old are you?", they asked us both. You can tell that they are thinking: pretty old. I feel so incredibly lucky that I am able to go home again, and that my Elementary School is such a wonderful place, for learning and lasting relationships.

In honor of this day spent back in Elementary School, please enjoy this picture of my brother and me on my first day of Fourth Grade, and my super fashionable pink slip-on sneakers.

My first craft show since graduating from SCAD! I feel like I have finally made the transition from "art student" to Artist. I has been a process that has been challenging, rewarding, stressful, and amazing.

My family has been unbelievably supportive from helping with the display to moral support. My lovely friends Caitlin and Ashley made the long trip out of Brooklyn to come support and sit with me during the show.

I sold one choker wrap bracelet. I was hoping to do better but I gave out my business card and made valuable connections with the other vendors. I learned from them, and they shared their mistakes, so hopefully I will make my own and not reinvent the wheel.

Thank you to the Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council and every one who came out to support these wonderful local artists.