Art Work - Drawing Class

Art Class Today

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Library, Library

For the past 5.5 years (and more so if you count high school) I have been doing my homework in my house and more often then not in my bedroom. I am continuously told that this is bad for me, and that I should go and do my school work at the library.

Yesterday I decided to try out this recommendation.
I decided I would go to my local library (4 blocks away) as I have been wanting to go anyways. When I arrived it was jam packed full, there was no where to sit :(. I walked through all 3 floors and couldn't find anything. After this disappointment I remembered why I do my homework at home. Occasionally I will use my school library (which has more available seating), but its back to the trusty old bedroom homework for me.

SSD Architecture + Urbanism

I found this project online today and (other than the garage) I like it.

http://www.ssdarchitecture.com/works/residential/big-dig-house/

Contemplation

While still contemplating wither or not the new computer is worth keeping, I seem to have come up with compelling arguments on both sides of the spectrum (not helping my decision however).

In addition I need to keep the 'new' computer at minimum one week, so i suppose this gives me a good amount of time to test it out and see how I feel about it.
The new computer is so pretty, but it does have a few pit falls. The biggest of which is the fact that it gets hot and stays hot, the old computer rarely did this. However it is easier to use than anticipated (I still have alot to learn).

This week will be a test for me, and for PC's everywhere.

Guilty.Nervous.Scared.Excited

So today my new toy arrived, and as excited as I am, I can't help but feel guilty.

My Fujitsu served me well, she worked whenever I needed it. She for the most part behaved, and was an all around good product. After three and a half years of wedded bliss (and a scare of failure), I decided that it was time to upgrade.

Money, Money, Money

Out of fear that my 'old computer' might crash on me soon, i went out and purchased a new computer (which will arrive in 6 days).
I am very excited for the new computer, however I cannot help but worry about the amount of money I just spent on the new computer.

(: - :(

Livid

You give people an inch, and they take a mile.
Sounds like the story of my life lately. You give someone a chance, they take advantage, reoccur, reoccur, reoccur, reoccur x infinity!

People take and take and take, and then take some more.
They care about no one but themselves, and why is anything more to be expected?
You invite them into your live, you share with them both spiritual and physical, you share your things and all you want in return is a little respect and reciprocation...  and then they just take take take some more.

When does it end?
Why do others continue to give them chance after chance after chance?
Why does no one else see it?

Grad School

So I think I'm going to be applying to Grad school.
I'm trying to cut down the list... here is what I'm looking at so far

Hunter - Urban Planning
CCNY - Architecture OR Urban Design
Presidio Graduate School - Sustainable Management (not quite sure what this is yet)
CCA - Architecture
UCB - Architecture or Planning
UCLA - Planning
UI - Planning
USC - Specialized Major
UPenn - Architecture or Planning
Pratt - Arch
Yale - Arch
Columbia - Arch
UDub - Arch or Planning
SJSU - Planning
SFIA - Arch (not accredited yet)

More Clogs

My infatuation with the clog has continued.
Yesterday I went out and bought a pair :), now I'm just trying to decide what I can wear these with...

Below are a few inspirations for ways to wear the clog.

(collage from: http://www.blueisinfashionthisyear.com/2010/05/in-fashionhow-to-wear-clogs-jeans.html)

Rachel Bilson Style

I just think Rachel Bilson is adorable.
I fell in love with her on The OC, and my love affair has continued from there.

Since the end of the show she has gotten much publicity for the clothes she wears and her since of style.

Below are a few of my favorites:

This one is my favorite!

Clogs: hot or not?

Nine West - Palgrave $79
Clogs are so 'in' right now... don't know how or why but they're cute!


Ralph Lauren - Staisa Clogs $98
Hot Sellers.

Rocket Dog - Laurie $50
These are more reasonably priced.


AND
These are just cute.
Nine West - Donley $129
Pictured in Vogue.

Sukkah City

Sukkah City 2010 occurred in Union Square this past week.
It was a contest of design students creating an inhabitable space.
They all went to U.S. and built their structures.
Very Cool

The Cold

I have not been sick in 1-2 years.
I take over precautions to make sure I am not sick, however this year I decided I would try something different, FAIL!
Normally I would drink OJ every day, I'd take my Emergen-C (aka my vitamin's) 1-2 times per week, and anytime I would be near a sick person I would pop an Airborne.
Well, this year I didn't want to go out and purchase the Airborne, and man was that a bad idea.
I've been sick now for 4 days and counting.
After realizing that I was sick, I of course went out and bought everything that a sick person needs:
Ricola
Vicks
Airborne
Asprin
and of course some Candy

Once I began to implement all of these things, I started getting better. Now I can breath through my nose again!!!!!!! You don't realize how important this is until you can't do it.

Thank you to boyfriend, for cuddling, and helping me to feel better :) hugs are the best cure!

(also, Fail is my new word so you might be seeing it often)

Learning to live with Roommates

These past few months have been a learning experience, the captain and I moved into a 3 bedroom apartment and have 2 other roommates.

Going from our studio, where things were done the way we like them, to an apartment that is shared with other people has been challenging. As can be assumed, it is tough adapting to the way other people do things, adapting to their way of cleaning (or lack there of), realizing that things can not always be done in my time frame, and trying to get others to do what you think should be done is well... difficult.

When I sit and fester on it, I become frustrated.
I go back and forth between talking with them about their habits, cleaning up the mess myself, and just leaving things as is.
Do I bring it up and always be the 'mother,' the 'bitch,' the 'nag' or to not say anything and be 'cool'?
And why are we considered these things just because we want to be clean? we want things put back in their place? we want people to clean up after themselves?
Perhaps I'm overly anal, perhaps I'm just cleanly, I suppose this is just a matter of opinion and I prefer to call myself the latter. However you are welcome to disagree.



Overall I think I have great roommates, but as with anyone or anything at times it is challenging.

Missy Higgins

I discovered Missy Higgins probably 4 years ago now, from a young lady named Kimmy.
I'm just in a Missy Higgins kind of mood, however I'm not really in the mood to write right now, sorry readers!

But go to her website and enlighten yourselves, I promise you won't be disappointed... but if you are then you suck.