ARGHH! My computer has been dead for what seems like a year! Geez. Why do I have an asterick next to my name?
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Two Years Later... Literally
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It's hard to believe that the last time I updated this journal was back in 2005. It's been two years since then (obviously) and needless to say, a lot has happened in my life.
Just a quick update on what has been going on in terms of myself (and my art!):
- Well, after I finished my junior year, I started looking into a lot of art colleges. For a long time, I really wanted to go to Savannah College of Art & Design.
- I began my senior year in high school this past August and decided to drop my Acting IV class to take a visual arts course with Ms.Touzet. I figured I would probably have to take Art I, but when I tried to do the schedule change, the only thing that would suit my schedule was Portfolio III. The counselor onvinced me to go and talk to Ms.Touzet and see if she would allow me to take her class. She took a look at my work and said "Why not?"
- I honestly believe that was one of the best decisions I have ever made because I have learned so much taking that class. Not only have I picked up different techniques, but I have been given the chance to experiment with different types of media.
- These past few months I have been building my portfolio to submit to colleges. I attended National Portoflio Day and became very discouraged. I wasn't discouraged because I received negative feedback, I was discouraged because I realized I still needed more pieces to build a portfolio that would satisfy all the schools because they each wanted different things. I felt so confused. In addition to that, attending any of them seemed unrealistic because they are all so expensive.
- I was really looking into Ringling School of Art & Design for a long time after my SCAD phase. I even visited the campus in Sarasota, which is a really peaceful town. I thought it was too peaceful though. I realized that moving out of town in such a rush to pay a grand tuition plus housing & everything else is too much for me.
- I began to look into schools here in the city. I looked into Miami International University of Art & Design and inquired about the Graphic Design program. I liked what they had to offer, so I went the whole 9 yards and decided to get all the admissions/financial paperwork taken care of.
- My admissions rep. told me about a scholarship that they offer
to one person in each department. I met up with her nearly a week before the deadline of the Graphic Design scholarship. The scholarship was to cover three years worth of tuition. I thought of how wonderful it would be to be awarded such a scholarship and decided to give it a shot, even with the deadline a week ahead.
- I went through hell putting together my portfolio, scanning them with Takezo (the boyfriend, who payed for them all... I estimate it was probably around $40 in total that he spent scanning everything..I felt really guilty), and writing my essay the very same day it was due. It was nonstop stress for two weeks. As if that wasn't bad enough, I had to drive by myself to downtown Miami and hand it in personally. Downtown Miami might as well be a maze, especially with my inexperience. I finally arrived and handed it in, happy to have it out of my hands.
- I was supposed to be informed this week on who the winner was, but I received a call last week from my admissions representative. Let's just say it was the happiest phone call I have ever ever ever received. This upcoming October, I will be attending Miami International University of Art & Design for freeeee because I'm the only person in the Graphic Design department that was awarded the three year scholarship. !!
Wow. No matter how many times I say it and type it, it still has not fully registered in my head.
- It's funny because I honestly had NO way of paying for college. My FAFSA efc is 0 because my family income is 0. I was going to pay for schooling through scholarships, grants, and mad loans. I figured I would be in debt until I'm 30 or something. I kept praying and hoping that I would be awarded this scholarship, and I was! It's life changing. Now all of the government money turns into pocket money for books and supplies! Wow!
- I just realized these bullets are completely pointless. Anyway, I'll be starting school the first of Oct. and graduating the 30th of May. Longggg vacation! Hopefully, I will be able to travel to California to visit my brother sometime. Hehe.
- More art news: I signed up for the Fairchild Challenge again this year. Last year, I did the Art of Palms, but this year I did The Botanical Fashion Show challenge, Baynanza T-Shirt challenge, and the Fairchild t-shirt challenge. I attended another art workshop, but I don't think I will be turning in a watercolor painting this year. I've done enough for now! I received honorable mention for my Fairchild t-shirt design (or was it for the Botanical Fashion Show? I don't remember now
) and won first place for the Baynanza design. Yayyy! This past Saturday was the Baynanza Beach clean up event where people from all over the county gathered to clean up our local parks and beaches. It was really nice. All of the volunteers received a free t-shirt with my design! Last year, I read that over 6,000 people participated.. that's amazing. I hope they're all enjoying my shirt this year.
- Tonight is actually a school banquet and I was told I will be receiving an award. I have no idea for what, but I'm assuming it's art because that's the only thing worth recognizing me for. I know it's not academics because HAHAHA... my grades aren't outstanding. They're decent. A's and B's... a C every now and then. .. on the report card.
- Yeah, in other news, I'm working a job at Blockbuster! Free rentals for me and cool employee benefits!
This update was long and probably unorganized. ALL OVER THE PLACE. Ah... but it was an update for those of you who thought I was dead or something.
I'm here.
Hello again!
Just a quick update on what has been going on in terms of myself (and my art!):
- Well, after I finished my junior year, I started looking into a lot of art colleges. For a long time, I really wanted to go to Savannah College of Art & Design.
- I began my senior year in high school this past August and decided to drop my Acting IV class to take a visual arts course with Ms.Touzet. I figured I would probably have to take Art I, but when I tried to do the schedule change, the only thing that would suit my schedule was Portfolio III. The counselor onvinced me to go and talk to Ms.Touzet and see if she would allow me to take her class. She took a look at my work and said "Why not?"
- I honestly believe that was one of the best decisions I have ever made because I have learned so much taking that class. Not only have I picked up different techniques, but I have been given the chance to experiment with different types of media.
- These past few months I have been building my portfolio to submit to colleges. I attended National Portoflio Day and became very discouraged. I wasn't discouraged because I received negative feedback, I was discouraged because I realized I still needed more pieces to build a portfolio that would satisfy all the schools because they each wanted different things. I felt so confused. In addition to that, attending any of them seemed unrealistic because they are all so expensive.
- I was really looking into Ringling School of Art & Design for a long time after my SCAD phase. I even visited the campus in Sarasota, which is a really peaceful town. I thought it was too peaceful though. I realized that moving out of town in such a rush to pay a grand tuition plus housing & everything else is too much for me.
- I began to look into schools here in the city. I looked into Miami International University of Art & Design and inquired about the Graphic Design program. I liked what they had to offer, so I went the whole 9 yards and decided to get all the admissions/financial paperwork taken care of.
- My admissions rep. told me about a scholarship that they offer
to one person in each department. I met up with her nearly a week before the deadline of the Graphic Design scholarship. The scholarship was to cover three years worth of tuition. I thought of how wonderful it would be to be awarded such a scholarship and decided to give it a shot, even with the deadline a week ahead.
- I went through hell putting together my portfolio, scanning them with Takezo (the boyfriend, who payed for them all... I estimate it was probably around $40 in total that he spent scanning everything..I felt really guilty), and writing my essay the very same day it was due. It was nonstop stress for two weeks. As if that wasn't bad enough, I had to drive by myself to downtown Miami and hand it in personally. Downtown Miami might as well be a maze, especially with my inexperience. I finally arrived and handed it in, happy to have it out of my hands.
- I was supposed to be informed this week on who the winner was, but I received a call last week from my admissions representative. Let's just say it was the happiest phone call I have ever ever ever received. This upcoming October, I will be attending Miami International University of Art & Design for freeeee because I'm the only person in the Graphic Design department that was awarded the three year scholarship. !!
Wow. No matter how many times I say it and type it, it still has not fully registered in my head. - It's funny because I honestly had NO way of paying for college. My FAFSA efc is 0 because my family income is 0. I was going to pay for schooling through scholarships, grants, and mad loans. I figured I would be in debt until I'm 30 or something. I kept praying and hoping that I would be awarded this scholarship, and I was! It's life changing. Now all of the government money turns into pocket money for books and supplies! Wow!
- I just realized these bullets are completely pointless. Anyway, I'll be starting school the first of Oct. and graduating the 30th of May. Longggg vacation! Hopefully, I will be able to travel to California to visit my brother sometime. Hehe.
- More art news: I signed up for the Fairchild Challenge again this year. Last year, I did the Art of Palms, but this year I did The Botanical Fashion Show challenge, Baynanza T-Shirt challenge, and the Fairchild t-shirt challenge. I attended another art workshop, but I don't think I will be turning in a watercolor painting this year. I've done enough for now! I received honorable mention for my Fairchild t-shirt design (or was it for the Botanical Fashion Show? I don't remember now
) and won first place for the Baynanza design. Yayyy! This past Saturday was the Baynanza Beach clean up event where people from all over the county gathered to clean up our local parks and beaches. It was really nice. All of the volunteers received a free t-shirt with my design! Last year, I read that over 6,000 people participated.. that's amazing. I hope they're all enjoying my shirt this year. - Tonight is actually a school banquet and I was told I will be receiving an award. I have no idea for what, but I'm assuming it's art because that's the only thing worth recognizing me for. I know it's not academics because HAHAHA... my grades aren't outstanding. They're decent. A's and B's... a C every now and then. .. on the report card.
- Yeah, in other news, I'm working a job at Blockbuster! Free rentals for me and cool employee benefits!
This update was long and probably unorganized. ALL OVER THE PLACE. Ah... but it was an update for those of you who thought I was dead or something.
I'm here.
Hello again!
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Submissive
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Submissive to art!
Yes, I made another ID which is more of an ID. I wasn't comfortable seeing a huge close-up of my face everytime I checked out my page. I really like this one. ^^
Mmm.. yeah. Short but sweet?
Yes, I made another ID which is more of an ID. I wasn't comfortable seeing a huge close-up of my face everytime I checked out my page. I really like this one. ^^
Mmm.. yeah. Short but sweet?
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No time to play
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This week is full of midterm exams. Despite that, I've been drawing every chance I get. Afterschool, during class, during lunch. It's all because I missed the sketch pad. I've been watching a lot of Naruto lately, er, A LOT. It was finally introduced to me during the winter break since my brother managed to get 113 episodes. I've known about Naruto for a while and I know it has many many fans. Now I can see why. I instantly became addicted. It's really hard to find a good stopping point. Anyway, I'm now on episode 102 (101 was TOO funny, Kakashi's mask! ><) and I must say, it has really gotten to me. In fact, I have a few doodles inspired by Naruto. Those darn forehead protecters.
Well now Photoshop 7 is mine forever, instead of having it for that 30-day trial.
Wow there's something in my eye.
Eeh, by the way, happy late new year? ^^V
Mmmmm, been feeling lonely a lot. In uh, every aspect? Or not?
But I'll save the overly emotional crud for my livejournal.
Well now Photoshop 7 is mine forever, instead of having it for that 30-day trial.
Wow there's something in my eye.
Eeh, by the way, happy late new year? ^^V
Mmmmm, been feeling lonely a lot. In uh, every aspect? Or not?
But I'll save the overly emotional crud for my livejournal.
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