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Practically imperfect in every way. Start with a lot of silliness. Mix in some insecurities and a handful of awkwardness. Add a pound of naivety, innocence, and child-like wonderings. Blend well. Half-bake and top off with a sprinkle of imagination and dollop of dreams. It’s the recipe for me!

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  • "Moral of the story: Do not look at the gap. The gap is the mind-killer. Remember how Wile E. Coyote never fell down until he saw the chasm? It’s just like that." --Taylor "Tei" Lindstrom, Rogue Ink

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  • "I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some people out there in our nation don't have maps. And I believe that our education like, such as South Africa, and, the Iraq, everywhere like such as. And I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., or should help South Africa, and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries, so we will be able to build up our future for our children."

    --Caitlin Upton, Miss South Carolina Teen 2007

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  • Jacob: "I need to operate on my frog, but first he needs some amnesia."

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I Gather No Moss

October 15, 2005

Six weeks into my Fall semester, and things are getting a bit hectic. I haven’t taken a full course load in quite a few years, and when I did, I was able to fit all my classes into two days a week. This year, I have classes four days a week. I have two studio classes, and two lecture classes.

Ceramics
Ceramics isn’t too bad, but I’m seriously behind on my work. While the other students all chose a large vessel for this project, I am working on my self-portrait bust. I’m only about halfway done now, but we’re supposed to be moving onto the next project already. I think I’m allowed more time for this than the others are allowed for their projects, but I’m not positive.

My professor hasn’t given me much feedback this semester. Usually, she comes around to each student at least once a day to show us things that can be improved upon on our projects. She’s been doing it with other students this year, but not me. Every once in a while I get a, “It’s coming along well” or “Looking good” as she passes by. One time, I did get a “No one’s ever done it like that before. Will be interesting if it works.” I have a few theories about why I’m getting this unusual treatment, but so far, they don’t seem like good theories. I suppose it’s possible that my project is coming along just fine at this stage, and she’ll offer me that feedback when I get to the head part of it.

Drawing 2
I’ve never worked so hard in any class as I have in my drawing classes. Really. It’s WORK. My first big project this semester earned me a B. I don’t disagree with the grade, but I’m still disappointed. I really gave it my best effort. I don’t have my grade back for my second big project, but I expect it will be much the same as the first. My next project is supposed to be a more abstract composition than the previous two. The idea is to learn different ways of composing a drawing. I don’t really feel like I’m ready to tackle these other ways of composing just yet. I’d rather focus on developing and improving my technique, but I think they expect those things to be taken care of in Drawing 1. I’m not really behind in my drawing class, but I struggle with it constantly. Ugh.

Art History
I have both 19th century art history and 20th century art history this year. There is a slight overlap between the two, so at times, it can be confusing. On Thursday, I had a quiz in 19th c. and an exam in 20th c. That’s when it got confusing. I skipped my ceramics class on Wednesday to study for my 19th c. quiz. It put me even further behind in ceramics, but I can make that up. (If I had gone to ceramics, I wouldn’t have had time to study by the time I got home, packed stuff for the boys, picked them up from school, took them to Tae Kwon Do, and got them back home to feed them, bathe them, and put them to bed. Yeah, yeah, excuses, excuses.)

I had to learn information for 65 artworks for 19th c. and 45 artworks for 20th c. By information, I mean I had to learn the artist’s name, title of the painting/sculpture, date, artist’s nationality, and the movement/style of the piece. The 19th c. quiz was a breeze. The 20th c. exam less so, but I think I did well.

I have a five page paper due for 19th c. on Thursday. The paper required me to travel over 90 miles away from my home to view a painting at the Toledo Museum of Art. It just figures that I have the second part of my 20th c. exam (two 350 word take-home essays) due on that same day.

So October has been crazy. Add in my job search, the normal stuff like the boys’ school and Tae Kwon Do classes, Rob’s new job (which requires more travelling), a possible trip to Florida (for Rob and the boys, I can’t afford any time away from class!), the holidays, my sister’s upcoming spring wedding, and, oh yeah, aren’t I trying to put together a little jewelry thing too?…. and I’m busier than I’ve been in a very long time. But that’s okay. I’d take busy over bored any day.

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