Some Quick Points

A lot can happen in a week.


Here's a few of the things I've done, and seeing as there's a few I shall list them as dot points:

• I got my models completed and the presentation went extremely well. Got my mark back for it today, and I received a HD for it (93/100!). Might post some photo's later when I have time
• Went to a friend's place to celebrate St Patrick's day. I left with a 3-leaf clover on one cheek, and a backwards Irish Flag on the other
• Attending a work collegue's birthday party on Friday night, 'Tropical' themed. It was kinda cold
• Saturday afternoon my sister, Miss Drama, jumped out of a plane. Her shoes fell off while she was floating down. We hope she didn't hit anyone in the head
• Bought some tickets to see Usher from some friends who were desperate to get rid of them. They were for the following night in Melbourne
• My friends hen's party was on that night. I dressed up in pink and black for it, I think there's some photos floating about which I can pinch. It was fun but I left before it became too late
• Pre-season for soccer started sunday morning, so I played my two games before jumping into the car and driving to Melbourne (stopping in Albury to see The Boyfriend and have a shower/eat). Made it before Usher entered the stage
• Drove back from Melbourne on monday with Baby Sis. Once again stopped in Albury to have lunch with The Boyfriend

And that's what's happened so far. Hopefully at some point I can sit down and go through things a little bit more.


Over and out

Temporary Hermit-ing

It's been 3 days since I last left the house.

I've been stuck inside working on my Uni project (due tomorrow) which consists of creating four A4 sized models. It's currently Monday, 2:30pm and I have three of them completed. Unfortunately I still need to refine the idea for the fourth and last model. It could take a little while but I only have today to be able to finish it. But my best work so far has come in after 4pm so hopefully inspiration will strike and I can get them all done and still get a decent nights sleep.

Because I have retreated into my shell to get this completed, I've missed out on a lot of fun things this weekend. For instance, on Saturday I missed out on going to the rodeo with my parents and to INXS later that evening. Sunday I missed out on putt-putting with my friends, and going to the Raiders vs Sharks match. And today I missed going to see a movie with my parents and Miss Drama and Baby Sis, as well as the FREE concert celebrating my cities birth. I would really love to see The Potbelleez, but as luck has it, I cannot.

All that's at home for the moment are the two dogs and my brother Mr Delicate. It's quite boring. Hence why I decided to do a post.

One thing cheered me up today though. I checked my emails and discovered that my friend Little Miss Wise had sent me a message through my old Myspace account. Wow I haven't used that in years. As had she, as she mentioned in the message. Scrolling through some of the others that had been sent to me I came across one I received for my 18th birthday:

One of my favourite bands is Jamiroquai, and Derrick is their drummer. This is easily one of the best things I received that birthday.

I better be getting back to the model making, and listening to Andrew Bird's The Mysterious Production of Eggs album. It truly is something magical, and has a soothing and calming effect on me.

Over and out!

Why My Sister Drives Me Nuts

My ugg boots are missing and I know I left them in my room. Miss Drama has been home all day sick. 1 + 1 = GIVE ME BACK MY BOOTS! I KNOW YOU HAVE THEM!

I'm sick and tired of my sisters (namely Miss Drama) going into my bedroom and taking my possessions; whether they be clothing, jewellery or other objects. She's my sister, and I love her, but I really Do Not like this habit of hers.

Sometimes I come home from work and see her wearing my clothes. Or I go to get dressed in the morning, with a particular outfit in mind (I like to think of what to wear while in the shower) and when I go to grab it, tops or skirts or dresses are missing!

My issue is that IF, and it's a big if, they were to ASK me to borrow something I'd more than likely say yes. But when they just take, it gets my blood boiling. It's common courtesy. But Miss Drama doesn't understand that.

What's worse is that if Miss Attitude or Baby Sis take anything of hers (don't look at me, I keep to myself) she throws a fit about it. Every. Single. Time. Yet she does it to everyone else.

Truth be told, in this instance I don't know as a fact that she's taken/wearing them as she left to go visit a friend before I started looking for them. But all likely evidence points to her. I will find out when she arrives back home though. It's probably about time I gave her The Talk About Not Going Into My Room When I Am Away And Taking My Things.

Somethings going to happen anyway. Wish me luck! 

Blog Rehaul

Something Different you say? Well any regular viewers will realise that "OMG it's, like, totally different now. Like Totally". That one person would be The Boyfriend hahaha!

I felt like there was Too Much Happening with regards to my blog, so I've done a complete re-design of the layout. I'm actually quite happy with the result. It's a lot more Clean And Refreshing.

I promised The Boyfriend that I would continue working on my next Uni project once I had finished "procrastinating". This may have taken a little longer than I originally thought.

But now comes the time to make a tea, then Sit And Buckle Down!

Good luck to me.

Over and out

Models and Marks

Today I finally received my mark back from my sketches. And I'm actually really happy about it, I feel I must do a happy dance! *don't watch it's embarrassing*


Drum roll please...


Distinction + (or 81/100)


In the comments my lecturer wrote:


"Your models were beautifully constructed! Not only this, but your ideas were creative & well thought out. All models were consistent in grade, except for your folding space, which the juror & I were not totally convinced about. Overall great verbal presentation of your concepts & thought process, & great approach to the assignment..."


It continued on some more about how my sketches let down my overall mark. I don't care! I'm happy with what I did get, especially after seeing what the average class mark was (Grade: Pass +, Mark: 62/100).


Also I have taken some photo's of my models so I shall list them below. Note that I missing 2 of them (Moving, Static) as since the presentation they have decided to come apart a little bit. Anyways here they are:

Overlapped

Folded

Contracted

Dilated

Channelled

Repetitive

Asymmetrical

Symmetrical

Labyrinthine

Directional

Open

Closed

Displaced

So all my hard work (and my dad, and The Boyfriend's) paid off in the end. I am very happy with the result. And now I must start getting/finishing my next assignment which is: *DUM DUM DAAAAA* more models! Let's see if I can get them done in time this time round!

Over and out!

The Ups and Downs when Assignments are Due

Yesterday I had my first Uni project due.


Right at this moment, I'm feeling quite happy with the result (though I am yet to get my mark). But it was a bumpy road in order to get there.


I have studio once a week on a Tuesday. And for this project we were given three weeks in order to produce a result.


The aim of the project was to be able to create a space that related to a word from a list we were given (open, closed, moving, static, directional etc) and had to complete a minimum of 15 models at either an A5 or A4 size.


By Tuesday last week (22nd Feb) I had sketches of 10 models and ideas for the rest while I went through with my lecturer. At that point she was happy with how i was progressing, as was I (considering that this was my second attempt at completing this assignment, was the same first project as last year).


The following day I went to the funeral for my Tia Charo. It was quite emotional for everyone and I didn't end up starting my final models.


I can't remember what happened Thursday, but I think I ended up reading the rest of my novel.


So Friday evening, I sat down and started to construct. Unfortunately I needed some new blades as the ones I had were getting blunt fast. I ended up only cutting the bases I needed to construct my models upon. Even then I had only managed half of them.


Saturday was a big day. Went out to the art store to stock up on blades (woo! walked around the mall with sharp stabby things) and had a quick look in Dymocks as it was nearby. Getting back home I started on the inevitable. I spent most of the day locked away in my room, listening to music whilst drawing out templates to cut out. I managed to complete 5 models, with one model half done, before I retired for the night.


The following day I continued constructing models, whilst also watching some Disney movies (plus season 4 of Big Bang Theory). I ended up working on some of the more complicated models and thus felt as though I didn't achieve much by the time I called it quits. I did get some help from my dad though. He started making 3D's of my models so that I could print out a perspective and trace over it. It could be considered cheating (as we were supposed to have hand drawn sketches) but I could care less. By that stage, I was at 8 models and the stress and worry was starting to creep in.


Monday. The last day to be able to complete. I was a nervous wreck. Hence why I think The Boyfriend decided to help me out. So I ended up making templates which he then started cutting out for me. By doing this we were able to get more done. My dad continued making 3D models for me once he got home.


As time continued on, I grew more and more frustrated with my lack of completion. I kept freaking out, and The Boyfriend kept me calm, talked to me. by 2.30am I was done with it all! I just wanted it over with. But I got up early Tuesday morning and continued slogging on. By that stage I needed to complete 2 more models, which went by quicker than I thought.


And last but not least, I had to get started on my sketches. The original plan was to put tracing paper over the top of the prints and trace them but I was running out of time. So I got my pens (0.1, 0.3 and 0.5) and set to work inking the prints. It turned out alright, you could barely tell that it was printer ink underneath, the colouring was grey so it looked more like pencil marks. The Boyfriend helped me to complete them but I was out of time! I was missing 6 sketches and the others hadn't been shaded in. I just thought "to hell with it" and packed everything up to take in with me.


Finally I made it to the studio and started setting up. Then began the long, boring process of each person presenting. I ended up being in the last third to present, so my nerves were feeling a bit shot. And before we reached my table, the lecturers needed a break so we had 15mins to go do stuff. I went and got a coffee, but I believe it may have been a bad idea as when it came for me to present, I could well and truly feel that caffeine running through my veins. I ended up being a bit shaky, but I presented each model and gave a brief explanation for it.


The feedback I received immediately afterwards was overall positive. Two negatives but was a better result than most others received.


Once everyone had completed I went home. I feel like I've come full circle in my story so I shall leave you there. I hope I get a good mark for it! *fingers crossed*