Unknown Quantity
Yesterday I packed all my things and moved to edinburgh.
I am now living in a strange town, going to a strange college and have virtually no friends in town. I am my own master now. Will I survive? Here's hoping.
The place I'm living at is a nice 3 bedroom flat in the town centre. I'll be sharing it with 2 other people but for now its just me living here. My other flatmate, Marina I believe, is apparently moving her stuff in sometime this week but details are sketchy. I only met her once, briefly, but she seemed nice enough. Unless it turns out she has some horrible personality traits that are not immediately apparent, I'm sure I'll get on fine with her. The third room hasn't been filled yet but my landlady has been showing people the flat.
By the by, I snagged the biggest room. Score!
I can't really convey how odd this all feels. Its like when you go on holiday for a week or so and you are staying in a room for a while but its only temporary. But this isn't temporary. I'm going to be living here for a year, if not longer. I'm sure I'll feel at home sooner or later, but hell... I'm so out of my comfort zone here. I suppose everyone feels this way when they move away from home...
Today was my first day at college too. Thats me started on the first year HND *professional* photography. Apparently they added that professional bit in over the summer. To make it sound more professional, I guess.
I had my fair share of mishaps today. Nothing horribly embarrassing, just wee stuff like going into the wrong room (I wasn't the only person to do it though, which made me feel better) and bringing the wrong SAAS form *cough*
I was my usual quiet self though, which is unfortunate but true. I made an effort to talk to people though. It went well... if stammery at times.
I got a good feeling from the induction. I got the impression that our lecturers encourage creativity and actually want to help us be the best photographers we can. Of course, I still get very insecure about my own level of ability and creativity. I strive to become better though. I love creating art this way and I really want to do the best I possibly can.
I've been thinking of portrait concepts I want to try, which is a little moot at this point since my group is starting with studio work (which is still life and such I assume)
Anyway, that's me for now. I imagine I'll use this blog to keep me grounded and not go crazy while I'm starting out here.
My current priorities:
Don't suck at college
Meet people/Make friends
Let people I know in Edinburgh that I'm here
Don't freak out flatmates
I am now living in a strange town, going to a strange college and have virtually no friends in town. I am my own master now. Will I survive? Here's hoping.
The place I'm living at is a nice 3 bedroom flat in the town centre. I'll be sharing it with 2 other people but for now its just me living here. My other flatmate, Marina I believe, is apparently moving her stuff in sometime this week but details are sketchy. I only met her once, briefly, but she seemed nice enough. Unless it turns out she has some horrible personality traits that are not immediately apparent, I'm sure I'll get on fine with her. The third room hasn't been filled yet but my landlady has been showing people the flat.
By the by, I snagged the biggest room. Score!
I can't really convey how odd this all feels. Its like when you go on holiday for a week or so and you are staying in a room for a while but its only temporary. But this isn't temporary. I'm going to be living here for a year, if not longer. I'm sure I'll feel at home sooner or later, but hell... I'm so out of my comfort zone here. I suppose everyone feels this way when they move away from home...
Today was my first day at college too. Thats me started on the first year HND *professional* photography. Apparently they added that professional bit in over the summer. To make it sound more professional, I guess.
I had my fair share of mishaps today. Nothing horribly embarrassing, just wee stuff like going into the wrong room (I wasn't the only person to do it though, which made me feel better) and bringing the wrong SAAS form *cough*
I was my usual quiet self though, which is unfortunate but true. I made an effort to talk to people though. It went well... if stammery at times.
I got a good feeling from the induction. I got the impression that our lecturers encourage creativity and actually want to help us be the best photographers we can. Of course, I still get very insecure about my own level of ability and creativity. I strive to become better though. I love creating art this way and I really want to do the best I possibly can.
I've been thinking of portrait concepts I want to try, which is a little moot at this point since my group is starting with studio work (which is still life and such I assume)
Anyway, that's me for now. I imagine I'll use this blog to keep me grounded and not go crazy while I'm starting out here.
My current priorities:
Don't suck at college
Meet people/Make friends
Let people I know in Edinburgh that I'm here
Don't freak out flatmates