durians keep fallin' on my head
hello, LJ. ah how I have sorely neglected you.
life's been quite a whirlwind since I last posted. latest news is, I'm done with my thesis film and glad to be so. here are the fruits of my eight months' labour:
The night of the Dusty's isn't something I'm going to forget soon. I had a rather tiring and somewhat frustrating weekend visiting my roommate's home in Long Island (long story) but thinking about thursday night just gives me that happy thrillbuzz all over again. ugh, love. all my buds from school were there and my whole class was congregating and congratulating each other on jobs well done. to say nothing of the films themselves -- everyone had something to say in their own way, I think we put together a dazzling 20th Dusty's and I couldn't be prouder to be a part of the animation class of '09.
I am attempting to make some (pathetic, by comparison) recreation of our screening through a playlist on youtube, which will be updated as people post their films. Check it.
it's bittersweet, this ending to four years of SVA education. especially compared to my junior year, I think that senior year was a great way to go out. I both worked hard and played hard. I made new friends at school and deepened my relationships with the ones I already have -- the people I know and love here will be sorely missed and I intend to visit as often as I can and will definitely keep in touch. New York, despite myself, has become like a second home; that's what this city does and has always claimed to do, make you one of its own no matter who you are or where you come from. on the brink of commencement now I feel more proactive, as if I've just come out of a deep sleep and am only beginning to rub my eyes, wash my face and see what I could become. this isn't the end, this is the beginning of the rest of my life and I intend to live it to its fullest. I'll take things as they come, and see where that gets me. it's ironic that at this time last year I couldn't wait to be gone, whereas now I feel so incredibly blessed to have had this experience here. I needed a little sunshine in my attitude.
to my friends back home, I honestly don't know when I'll be returning next, sadly. American red tape is preventing me from being able to confirm anything. but rest assured I will see you when I see you, and I will try to be on MSN as often as possible when I can get back to a normal sleep schedule (hello, 3 AM) and early starts stop eluding me. I hope my family (hi, mum) knows that I don't drink the water without thinking of the source and I am overwhelmingly thankful for (and continue to be amazed by) their complete support and faith in me.
above all thank You. I know I've been struggling and panting a bit lately, as does happen from time to time, but Your joy and Your peace will always give me the strength I need to keep on truckin'.
much love to you all. ♥ life's what you make of it, and mine is pretty good.
(wow, this got gushy. but that's how I roll, folks.)
life's been quite a whirlwind since I last posted. latest news is, I'm done with my thesis film and glad to be so. here are the fruits of my eight months' labour:
Click to viewThe night of the Dusty's isn't something I'm going to forget soon. I had a rather tiring and somewhat frustrating weekend visiting my roommate's home in Long Island (long story) but thinking about thursday night just gives me that happy thrillbuzz all over again. ugh, love. all my buds from school were there and my whole class was congregating and congratulating each other on jobs well done. to say nothing of the films themselves -- everyone had something to say in their own way, I think we put together a dazzling 20th Dusty's and I couldn't be prouder to be a part of the animation class of '09.
I am attempting to make some (pathetic, by comparison) recreation of our screening through a playlist on youtube, which will be updated as people post their films. Check it.
it's bittersweet, this ending to four years of SVA education. especially compared to my junior year, I think that senior year was a great way to go out. I both worked hard and played hard. I made new friends at school and deepened my relationships with the ones I already have -- the people I know and love here will be sorely missed and I intend to visit as often as I can and will definitely keep in touch. New York, despite myself, has become like a second home; that's what this city does and has always claimed to do, make you one of its own no matter who you are or where you come from. on the brink of commencement now I feel more proactive, as if I've just come out of a deep sleep and am only beginning to rub my eyes, wash my face and see what I could become. this isn't the end, this is the beginning of the rest of my life and I intend to live it to its fullest. I'll take things as they come, and see where that gets me. it's ironic that at this time last year I couldn't wait to be gone, whereas now I feel so incredibly blessed to have had this experience here. I needed a little sunshine in my attitude.
to my friends back home, I honestly don't know when I'll be returning next, sadly. American red tape is preventing me from being able to confirm anything. but rest assured I will see you when I see you, and I will try to be on MSN as often as possible when I can get back to a normal sleep schedule (hello, 3 AM) and early starts stop eluding me. I hope my family (hi, mum) knows that I don't drink the water without thinking of the source and I am overwhelmingly thankful for (and continue to be amazed by) their complete support and faith in me.
above all thank You. I know I've been struggling and panting a bit lately, as does happen from time to time, but Your joy and Your peace will always give me the strength I need to keep on truckin'.
much love to you all. ♥ life's what you make of it, and mine is pretty good.
(wow, this got gushy. but that's how I roll, folks.)