Mia: my goodness me! I played with Mia practically all night this evening! It wasn't very energetic on my part - I just sat on the sofa flicking the 'fish on a string' around but Mia kept at it right up until she went to bed! Never known her to be that energetic before! :)
College: so I was in college for 8am this morning, having my breakfast, when Andy - lead tutor of graphics - invited me to sit in with his students because he was giving them a presentation on contract negotiation - jolly handy whether I do the BA (Hons) or not! As it happens, I was fully up-to-date with things so was able to say yes (would I really have said no either way??!). After that it was lunch and then contextual studies so I handed my stuff in but she wanted us to do an appraisal of where we thought we were up to and 2016 being the 'year of no bullshit' I was honest and stated in my appraisal that I didn't know where I was upto because, although I was doing the work, without knowing why I was doing the work I couldn't say where I was with things! I'm sure I'll hear back from that next week! :)
Life: this evening I have done two more pages of my colouring book whilst 'watching' Netflix.
One Thing: the one thing I'm choosing today is sitting in with Andy's students - it all helps clarify the picture for me whether I want to stay on for the BA (Hons).
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
22nd March 2016
Mia: I've been spoilt this evening! I've had a cuddle and a short play session with Mia! She's such a sweetheart! :)
College: having to take my A2 canvas back into college today, I elected to take the car. I went via the petrol station and noticed that the price had nipped back over the £1 mark again - that'll be Mr Osborne's fault, no doubt! The college day started with a lecture from a performing arts company wanting creative types for their productions. I can't say as it grabbed me. Graphics lesson went well and then we had our drawing lesson where we had to do a still life. It went better than last time - last term - and I was quite pleased with it. :)
Life: after college I went to choir. A Muslim woman joined us today. I can't help reflect how brave she was to come out tonight after what happened in Brussels. If I was Muslim, I'd be too scared to go out today for fear of bigoted arseholes looking for someone to vent their anger at! It turns out she helped bring a load of faiths come together on International Women's Day and was one of the people who helped Liverpool win City of Culture back in 2008! :)
One Thing: the one thing I'm choosing today is the kind things my peers/friends at college have been saying about my work. For someone who always thought they were run-of-the-mill, it's flattering and also heart-warming. :)
College: having to take my A2 canvas back into college today, I elected to take the car. I went via the petrol station and noticed that the price had nipped back over the £1 mark again - that'll be Mr Osborne's fault, no doubt! The college day started with a lecture from a performing arts company wanting creative types for their productions. I can't say as it grabbed me. Graphics lesson went well and then we had our drawing lesson where we had to do a still life. It went better than last time - last term - and I was quite pleased with it. :)
Life: after college I went to choir. A Muslim woman joined us today. I can't help reflect how brave she was to come out tonight after what happened in Brussels. If I was Muslim, I'd be too scared to go out today for fear of bigoted arseholes looking for someone to vent their anger at! It turns out she helped bring a load of faiths come together on International Women's Day and was one of the people who helped Liverpool win City of Culture back in 2008! :)
One Thing: the one thing I'm choosing today is the kind things my peers/friends at college have been saying about my work. For someone who always thought they were run-of-the-mill, it's flattering and also heart-warming. :)
Monday, 21 March 2016
21st March 2016
Mia: after a difficult start to the day, giving Mia her much hated flea treatment, this evening ended on a high note when she came for a short cuddle after days of ignoring me. :)
Life: this morning I caught the bus to Morrisons for the weekly shop. I got home just after 10am so did a bit more work on one of my canvases. For lunch I had homemade sushi and then at 3pm I made my way to the dentist for my check-up and was most delighted when she said I didn't need any work - that's twice on the trot now - a whole year without treatment! Wow! :) I then caught the bus to Liverpool where I 'celebrated' my good news with a meal at Casa Italia. I had the tagliatelle, spinach, ricotta and mushroom bake which was gorgeous but didn't leave room for pudding, so I didn't have any of their delicious tiramisu! :( I then went to yoga. Tonight's session was tough but I felt amazing afterwards! :)
One Thing: I'm choosing not needing anything doing at the dentist today. I'm slightly incredulous! Especially considering all the cake, biscuits and sweets I eat! :)
Life: this morning I caught the bus to Morrisons for the weekly shop. I got home just after 10am so did a bit more work on one of my canvases. For lunch I had homemade sushi and then at 3pm I made my way to the dentist for my check-up and was most delighted when she said I didn't need any work - that's twice on the trot now - a whole year without treatment! Wow! :) I then caught the bus to Liverpool where I 'celebrated' my good news with a meal at Casa Italia. I had the tagliatelle, spinach, ricotta and mushroom bake which was gorgeous but didn't leave room for pudding, so I didn't have any of their delicious tiramisu! :( I then went to yoga. Tonight's session was tough but I felt amazing afterwards! :)
One Thing: I'm choosing not needing anything doing at the dentist today. I'm slightly incredulous! Especially considering all the cake, biscuits and sweets I eat! :)
Sunday, 20 March 2016
20th March 2016
Mia: just had to abandon Mia's monthly flea treatment. Luck was against me - I went up to her with the flea stuff but she was lying on her side and so I waited for her to lie on her belly but, by the time she had, she'd smelled the stuff! So that was it then - trust gone! I tried bribing her with Dreamies and played with her for 20 mins but, no, she wasn't going to trust me tonight. So I've stuck the stuff in the fridge and we'll try again in the morning. :(
Life: after a difficult start, I've started work on all 4 of my canvases for my promised exhibition. I was scared of judgement but, after a bit of encouragement, I felt that as long as I'd done my best then that was as much as could be expected and, anyway, I've been promised it because people like what I do so, if I just carry on doing what I do, then all should be well. The rest of the day was spent watching films on Netflix. I watched Pope Joan and La Bamba and found them both enjoyable.
One Thing: the one thing I'm choosing today is what I've done with my canvases. I feel they're going to be a fair representation of what I can do.
Life: after a difficult start, I've started work on all 4 of my canvases for my promised exhibition. I was scared of judgement but, after a bit of encouragement, I felt that as long as I'd done my best then that was as much as could be expected and, anyway, I've been promised it because people like what I do so, if I just carry on doing what I do, then all should be well. The rest of the day was spent watching films on Netflix. I watched Pope Joan and La Bamba and found them both enjoyable.
One Thing: the one thing I'm choosing today is what I've done with my canvases. I feel they're going to be a fair representation of what I can do.
Saturday, 19 March 2016
19th March 2016
Mia: Mia has been such a sweetheart today! We've played and cuddled and I love it! :)
College: this morning I drafted up the concept for my poster for my current graphics project. It didn't take as long as I expected, so I had my lunch and afterwards...
Life: I got the bus to Lark Lane and joined Clare and Lisa at a wellbeing event selling their wares. They weren't selling much but I enjoyed the company and the music. :)
One Thing: being with friends does make a difference. I am so lucky I have friends I can just be myself with - no bullshit involved. :)
College: this morning I drafted up the concept for my poster for my current graphics project. It didn't take as long as I expected, so I had my lunch and afterwards...
Life: I got the bus to Lark Lane and joined Clare and Lisa at a wellbeing event selling their wares. They weren't selling much but I enjoyed the company and the music. :)
One Thing: being with friends does make a difference. I am so lucky I have friends I can just be myself with - no bullshit involved. :)
Friday, 18 March 2016
18th March 2016
Mia: had fun playing with Mia this morning before I went to college but still no photo of her rolling around. It'll probably elude me forever!
College: I arrived at college early because I had nothing to do at home. However, my plans for the day soon went out the window when my tutor asked me to mount my work up. She told me on Tuesday that she wanted to show my work to the assessor - which I was flattered by - but she said I wouldn't have to do anything because that would be unfair asking me to do extra work. So I wasn't best pleased when she changed her tune this morning! Nor that she now says we'll have to sand down our easels for our end of term show when on Tuesday she said we wouldn't have to do that! Having done woodwork at school, I can remember what a pain in the arse sanding down stuff is! So again I am not best pleased! To add to my annoyance, I was told today that the library have removed Photoshop from all the laptops - which is just fucking brilliant for us A&D students! So, again, I find myself dissuaded from staying on next year when A&D students are so clearly of so little consequence to the college!
Life: having had a discouraging day at college and getting whacked by the depression stick again, I stayed on the bus until Liscard and then bought myself all the things I like but shouldn't have and I have made a pig of myself tonight! It's done little for my mood though. :( I find it really doesn't take much to send me over the edge anymore. I'm also not best pleased I lied to one of my friends because they asked a question I didn't want to answer so just said what I thought would shut them up. So I'm in bed at 9pm because I've had enough of today! :(
One Thing: today I'm choosing the one good thing that has happened - playing with Mia. She is my salvation :)
College: I arrived at college early because I had nothing to do at home. However, my plans for the day soon went out the window when my tutor asked me to mount my work up. She told me on Tuesday that she wanted to show my work to the assessor - which I was flattered by - but she said I wouldn't have to do anything because that would be unfair asking me to do extra work. So I wasn't best pleased when she changed her tune this morning! Nor that she now says we'll have to sand down our easels for our end of term show when on Tuesday she said we wouldn't have to do that! Having done woodwork at school, I can remember what a pain in the arse sanding down stuff is! So again I am not best pleased! To add to my annoyance, I was told today that the library have removed Photoshop from all the laptops - which is just fucking brilliant for us A&D students! So, again, I find myself dissuaded from staying on next year when A&D students are so clearly of so little consequence to the college!
Life: having had a discouraging day at college and getting whacked by the depression stick again, I stayed on the bus until Liscard and then bought myself all the things I like but shouldn't have and I have made a pig of myself tonight! It's done little for my mood though. :( I find it really doesn't take much to send me over the edge anymore. I'm also not best pleased I lied to one of my friends because they asked a question I didn't want to answer so just said what I thought would shut them up. So I'm in bed at 9pm because I've had enough of today! :(
One Thing: today I'm choosing the one good thing that has happened - playing with Mia. She is my salvation :)
Thursday, 17 March 2016
17th March 2016
Mia: had good fun playing with Mia today :) But that elusive photo of her rolling around still evades me. Makes me appreciate the art of the nature photographer more - I just don't have that kind of patience!
Life: today was my decapeptyl jab. There are some nurses that know how to stick a needle in your arse but a surprising number don't. Today's was one of those who don't! I should've known she was a rookie from the questions she was asking about the expiry dates on the packaging! Confused.com! On the way home I picked up my Progynova prescription and, when I got home, I made my check-up appointment with the dentist.
College: today I spent 4 hours getting my studies folder and sketchbook up to date. I still have to print off some stuff and was hoping to leave it until Easter but she wants to see it all next week. :(
One Thing: playing with Mia has made my day. She is such a sweetheart! :)
Life: today was my decapeptyl jab. There are some nurses that know how to stick a needle in your arse but a surprising number don't. Today's was one of those who don't! I should've known she was a rookie from the questions she was asking about the expiry dates on the packaging! Confused.com! On the way home I picked up my Progynova prescription and, when I got home, I made my check-up appointment with the dentist.
College: today I spent 4 hours getting my studies folder and sketchbook up to date. I still have to print off some stuff and was hoping to leave it until Easter but she wants to see it all next week. :(
One Thing: playing with Mia has made my day. She is such a sweetheart! :)
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
16th March 2016
Mia: not seen much of Mia again today. I hope to make up for that tomorrow.
College: I arrived at college at 8am and by half-past I'd started work on my character designs. However, what I intended to be just a few hours work turned into an all-dayer! The only interruption to which was contextual studies which turned out to be a total waste of time. Not pleased with her plan for trip to Manchester either because she gives fuck all regard to people such as myself with disabilities! If I remember, I'm gonna bring it up with my course tutor because it's not really acceptable in this day and age - especially as the college boasts about its E&D policies!
One Thing: although it took me far longer than I intended, I'm choosing my character designs today. They're pretty cool, if I say so myself! :)
College: I arrived at college at 8am and by half-past I'd started work on my character designs. However, what I intended to be just a few hours work turned into an all-dayer! The only interruption to which was contextual studies which turned out to be a total waste of time. Not pleased with her plan for trip to Manchester either because she gives fuck all regard to people such as myself with disabilities! If I remember, I'm gonna bring it up with my course tutor because it's not really acceptable in this day and age - especially as the college boasts about its E&D policies!
One Thing: although it took me far longer than I intended, I'm choosing my character designs today. They're pretty cool, if I say so myself! :)
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
15th March 2016
Mia: much amusement with Mia this evening. She went mental over a packet of cookies, trying to get them open. Even when I tried to pull her off, she wasn't having none of it! And she doesn't even like cookies! :D
College: in tutorial today we were shown the space we will have for our end of year show. It's gonna be a tight squeeze! Graphics lesson went OK but I wasn't best pleased that he subtly changed the brief so that we're meant to be advertising an exhibition of character designs based on Gary Baseman when the brief says Baseman was only a startling point for inspiration. If I'd known my character (Princess Mia) was meant to be based on Baseman, I'd have done something completely different! And maybe I still will??!! Life drawing went a lot better. I did three pieces and the tutor told me to include 2 of them in my portfolio! Well chuffed with that! :)
Life: after college, Patricia gave me a lift to choir but our stand-in choir-mistress didn't turn up so we had to manage on our own! But we totally nailed it though! :) Afterwards, Carrie gave me a lift home but I must've confused her with my directions cos we ended up doing a detour. Still, I got home all the same and it was lovely of her to give me a lift! :)
One Thing: the one thing I'm choosing today is getting 2 portfolio pieces done in the space of 1 hour! Bloody good going that even if I do say so myself! :)
College: in tutorial today we were shown the space we will have for our end of year show. It's gonna be a tight squeeze! Graphics lesson went OK but I wasn't best pleased that he subtly changed the brief so that we're meant to be advertising an exhibition of character designs based on Gary Baseman when the brief says Baseman was only a startling point for inspiration. If I'd known my character (Princess Mia) was meant to be based on Baseman, I'd have done something completely different! And maybe I still will??!! Life drawing went a lot better. I did three pieces and the tutor told me to include 2 of them in my portfolio! Well chuffed with that! :)
Life: after college, Patricia gave me a lift to choir but our stand-in choir-mistress didn't turn up so we had to manage on our own! But we totally nailed it though! :) Afterwards, Carrie gave me a lift home but I must've confused her with my directions cos we ended up doing a detour. Still, I got home all the same and it was lovely of her to give me a lift! :)
One Thing: the one thing I'm choosing today is getting 2 portfolio pieces done in the space of 1 hour! Bloody good going that even if I do say so myself! :)
Monday, 14 March 2016
14th March 2016
Mia: another day when Mia has kept herself to herself except for when she wanted feeding. I miss her company but I can't force her to be with me if she doesn't want to be.
Life: after breakfast I walked to Wallasey Central Library to drop off my book. I then walked back into town to get a few things. I am starting my 'get fit campaign' in earnest after the shock of last Wednesday! Today's walk was about 3 miles. I wasn't exhausted but I knew I'd done it! I am somewhat concerned about my left leg though as it was considerably stiffer and more achy than the other one. It's also the one I have most trouble with in yoga and the one that I never seem to get comfortable when I sit down! :( After getting home again, I had my lunch and the afternoon was spent doing a tiny bit of college work (2 mindmaps) and colouring. Then I caught the bus to Liverpool for yoga and found it a bit more easier going than last week and there were no tears either. Coming home I passed 4 homeless guys which made me feel rather fortunate to have somewhere warm and dry to sleep on a cold night like tonight! I also popped in to Morrisons to see what bread they had on offer and got a dozen bagels for 20p! :) When I got home, I relaxed with Classic FM and more colouring.
One Thing: seeing those homeless guys tonight has helped me take stock of how fortunate I am. So my one thing I'm choosing tonight is being a home owner.
Life: after breakfast I walked to Wallasey Central Library to drop off my book. I then walked back into town to get a few things. I am starting my 'get fit campaign' in earnest after the shock of last Wednesday! Today's walk was about 3 miles. I wasn't exhausted but I knew I'd done it! I am somewhat concerned about my left leg though as it was considerably stiffer and more achy than the other one. It's also the one I have most trouble with in yoga and the one that I never seem to get comfortable when I sit down! :( After getting home again, I had my lunch and the afternoon was spent doing a tiny bit of college work (2 mindmaps) and colouring. Then I caught the bus to Liverpool for yoga and found it a bit more easier going than last week and there were no tears either. Coming home I passed 4 homeless guys which made me feel rather fortunate to have somewhere warm and dry to sleep on a cold night like tonight! I also popped in to Morrisons to see what bread they had on offer and got a dozen bagels for 20p! :) When I got home, I relaxed with Classic FM and more colouring.
One Thing: seeing those homeless guys tonight has helped me take stock of how fortunate I am. So my one thing I'm choosing tonight is being a home owner.
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