I learned more on my own than in class, I'm not too quick to blame the college for that. I wouldn't particularly recommend it either. About 4 years ago I moved out here to Cali to work for LTX as a Software Engineer. I've enjoyed my time out here. It's really the happiest time in my life so far.
Sleep is good.
Granted I've come a long way since drawing people like beans with stick legs and arms and a belly button. I was always odd. Painting in oils is a recent addition. I really like oils, it allows me to work at a scale people can see from across the room. Some day I'd love to become good enough that I could live off my art.