I'm so exhausted
Okay so quick update on me, myself, and I!
I'm going to break this down into categories so I can catch up faster.
School -
I have major catch-up work to do in one of my classes. MAJOR catch-up. I'm missing almost a dozen things that the professor said I can turn in as they get completed.
I'm almost done with all my fibers work. (Yay!)
I have to finish up a print and write a paper for Printmaking. I'm beginning to really loathe writing essays. Really really really loathe writing them now. Sitting in front of a computer and typing up something and sourcing it, etc. etc. has been getting me down in the dumps every time. I just can't sit still that long and stay on task. I need space to spread out and research and I just don't have that type of environment anymore. Sure, it sounds like a lame excuse, but I think it's very psychological.
Finances -
Buuuuuh, I'll squeeze past this month and have a little extra to save. I need to secure a summer job or start massively selling random crap on ebay. :/
Health-
My stomach has still been causing problems, but now nearly everyone has decided (including myself) that it is from stress. Doctor's solution was to have me pop over-the-counter pills for 2 weeks. A counselor's solution was to spend 20 minutes a day meditating. My roommate's solution was to spend more social time with friends. My professor's solution was to spend more time in the printshop. My solution was to sleep nearly 15 hours a day until my stomach felt better.
...yeah. I didn't get much done those 2-3 days. Either way, I'll work on minimizing my stress levels and figure something out. It's not fun having an upset stomach and the more I worry or think about my life in general, the more it hurts.
Recent Events -
I went to Anime St. Louis this past weekend and stayed with Rachael at Meghan's house! We had a blast and I'd explain it in full detail, but I'm pretty tired and I doubt people really enjoy reading whatever lengthy descriptions I give for things like this. Bottom line is I had fun and I made a slight profit. I spent the money I made from the artist's table on food, a couple keychains, and gas money. But, I did end up with a profit large enough to pay this month's credit card bill. (Yay!) I'll deposit it tomorrow and get that taken care of.
I learned a lot from this first experience of having an artist's table at a convention. I learned kind of what sells and what doesn't sell and got an idea for something. I figure I won't be able to start constructing them until May, but between now and then I'll sketch the concepts and look for materials.
I'd like to do more cosplaying, but that would end up being another "stressor" as the University Counselor warned me to not get too involved in a large variety of things. I'm getting this mixed feeling of disgust that I can't handle this amount of work and anxiety at how quickly this semester has gone by and how little I feel I've accomplished.
Anyway, I'll stop here because I'd rather write my Intrapersonal thoughts out on paper and doodle. Plus, my brain feels pretty mixed up about too many topics to cover in a short post. Plus, I don't feel comfortable letting EVERYONE hear me vent about the variety of concerns being tossed around in my head.
EDIT:
I failed to mention that at the convention there was.... SOMEONE COSPLAYING AS CAPTAIN HARLOCK!!!! I completely spazzed out and gave him a huge hug. I had my mega fan-girl moment because I saw the sexiest anime character ever created being cosplayed. He said he always goes as Captain Harlock, so now I want to go to tons of cons so I can find him again. :( Three days of Captain Harlock wasn't enough. I should have given him a goodbye hug too.
I'm going to break this down into categories so I can catch up faster.
School -
I have major catch-up work to do in one of my classes. MAJOR catch-up. I'm missing almost a dozen things that the professor said I can turn in as they get completed.
I'm almost done with all my fibers work. (Yay!)
I have to finish up a print and write a paper for Printmaking. I'm beginning to really loathe writing essays. Really really really loathe writing them now. Sitting in front of a computer and typing up something and sourcing it, etc. etc. has been getting me down in the dumps every time. I just can't sit still that long and stay on task. I need space to spread out and research and I just don't have that type of environment anymore. Sure, it sounds like a lame excuse, but I think it's very psychological.
Finances -
Buuuuuh, I'll squeeze past this month and have a little extra to save. I need to secure a summer job or start massively selling random crap on ebay. :/
Health-
My stomach has still been causing problems, but now nearly everyone has decided (including myself) that it is from stress. Doctor's solution was to have me pop over-the-counter pills for 2 weeks. A counselor's solution was to spend 20 minutes a day meditating. My roommate's solution was to spend more social time with friends. My professor's solution was to spend more time in the printshop. My solution was to sleep nearly 15 hours a day until my stomach felt better.
...yeah. I didn't get much done those 2-3 days. Either way, I'll work on minimizing my stress levels and figure something out. It's not fun having an upset stomach and the more I worry or think about my life in general, the more it hurts.
Recent Events -
I went to Anime St. Louis this past weekend and stayed with Rachael at Meghan's house! We had a blast and I'd explain it in full detail, but I'm pretty tired and I doubt people really enjoy reading whatever lengthy descriptions I give for things like this. Bottom line is I had fun and I made a slight profit. I spent the money I made from the artist's table on food, a couple keychains, and gas money. But, I did end up with a profit large enough to pay this month's credit card bill. (Yay!) I'll deposit it tomorrow and get that taken care of.
I learned a lot from this first experience of having an artist's table at a convention. I learned kind of what sells and what doesn't sell and got an idea for something. I figure I won't be able to start constructing them until May, but between now and then I'll sketch the concepts and look for materials.
I'd like to do more cosplaying, but that would end up being another "stressor" as the University Counselor warned me to not get too involved in a large variety of things. I'm getting this mixed feeling of disgust that I can't handle this amount of work and anxiety at how quickly this semester has gone by and how little I feel I've accomplished.
Anyway, I'll stop here because I'd rather write my Intrapersonal thoughts out on paper and doodle. Plus, my brain feels pretty mixed up about too many topics to cover in a short post. Plus, I don't feel comfortable letting EVERYONE hear me vent about the variety of concerns being tossed around in my head.
EDIT:
I failed to mention that at the convention there was.... SOMEONE COSPLAYING AS CAPTAIN HARLOCK!!!! I completely spazzed out and gave him a huge hug. I had my mega fan-girl moment because I saw the sexiest anime character ever created being cosplayed. He said he always goes as Captain Harlock, so now I want to go to tons of cons so I can find him again. :( Three days of Captain Harlock wasn't enough. I should have given him a goodbye hug too.