I am officially overwhelmed.
The first day of school on Monday wasn't so bad. I only had Web II that day with a familiar teacher and classmates. It's a good thing there was that comfort zone because we jumped right into Flash and I was seriously getting lost over the simplest things. Because Steph already took a class involving the program, she breezed through everything and got bored quickly, further frustrating me when she complained about it. All in all, a good class though. It's about time I learn Flash!
Tuesday's itinerary does not include any classes this semester, though I did open at work alone for the first time. There were only one or two times when it got crazy busy (for someone new-ish and working alone, at least) but I survived. I got some stuff done around the house afterward. Jake came over later that evening, and I ended up giving him his birthday present two weeks early. He's been so cute lately pestering me about it, and I've been giving him a very hard time about having to wait and not telling him what it was. But I caved and let him open his gift. I don't really regret it either; I'm glad he seemed to enjoy his new pretty blue guitar strap. :)
Today was not so good. I had three liberal arts classes right in a row: History of Illustration (which went okay actually), Social Problems in Modern Society (when I started to feel discouraged... I don't like social science), and then Writing Fiction (I got very overwhelmed by this point). The last two classes involve all the things I dislike about LA courses... lots of books to purchase, unfamiliar people, unfamiliar topics, and group projects. I know I can handle it in the long run - I've made it through three years of school so far - I just didn't need the bullshit today I guess.
I sent in all my gallery stuff after school today... yay. But now I've got to look around online to find the plethora of expensive textbooks I'm required to have. :( The one for Writing won't get here in time for me to do the homework, so I need to buy it from school tomorrow... grrr.
Although I'm moody today and the weather is dreary, I'm glad it's raining. The cool misty air, the clean scent of rain, the soft light from the clouds reflecting off wet roads and cars - as strange as it may sound, I've needed this kind of inspiration for awhile. I at least feel better than I did at school.
By the way, when it comes to selecting the songs for the soundtrack of my life, this "Aurora" has replaced Carbon Leaf's.
Tuesday's itinerary does not include any classes this semester, though I did open at work alone for the first time. There were only one or two times when it got crazy busy (for someone new-ish and working alone, at least) but I survived. I got some stuff done around the house afterward. Jake came over later that evening, and I ended up giving him his birthday present two weeks early. He's been so cute lately pestering me about it, and I've been giving him a very hard time about having to wait and not telling him what it was. But I caved and let him open his gift. I don't really regret it either; I'm glad he seemed to enjoy his new pretty blue guitar strap. :)
Today was not so good. I had three liberal arts classes right in a row: History of Illustration (which went okay actually), Social Problems in Modern Society (when I started to feel discouraged... I don't like social science), and then Writing Fiction (I got very overwhelmed by this point). The last two classes involve all the things I dislike about LA courses... lots of books to purchase, unfamiliar people, unfamiliar topics, and group projects. I know I can handle it in the long run - I've made it through three years of school so far - I just didn't need the bullshit today I guess.
I sent in all my gallery stuff after school today... yay. But now I've got to look around online to find the plethora of expensive textbooks I'm required to have. :( The one for Writing won't get here in time for me to do the homework, so I need to buy it from school tomorrow... grrr.
Although I'm moody today and the weather is dreary, I'm glad it's raining. The cool misty air, the clean scent of rain, the soft light from the clouds reflecting off wet roads and cars - as strange as it may sound, I've needed this kind of inspiration for awhile. I at least feel better than I did at school.
By the way, when it comes to selecting the songs for the soundtrack of my life, this "Aurora" has replaced Carbon Leaf's.