6.01.2011
Fat be gone? Don't mind if I do...
As I was looking at older pictures, it got me thinking about my weight. This sounds completely vain, but I was looking pretty good two years ago and then I packed on some serious "baggage". Reaching deeper into the pile of photos, I went back to the previous year before those days and realized I was quite beefy. The farther back I looked at pictures of myself, I started to notice a trend. Turns out, every year and a half, since high school, I have been losing and gaining the same 20lbs. So I did the math and it looks like this year I get to lose some weight! Now of course it will just happen magically. You know what? I won't even put up a fight. "Sure, go ahead take it. And could you give me a four-pack while your at it?" is what I'll respond when it comes knocking. Don't worry, I'll patiently wait for my "bibity bopity boo" moment. In the mean time, does anyone have a good recipe for cheesecake? :)
5.27.2011
Arranging a Date With Goodbye
Time seems to be ticking on, and with that, I am being forced into settling on a date. I keep saying the end of June or beginning of July, but now that it is almost June, I have to put a date on the calendar. Between finding an apartment in Dallas, finding some online courses for school, figuring things out with work, completing things at the Art Institute of SLC, and random design projects, it becomes overwhelming. So, this weekend is completely dedicated to stewing on the move date.
Looking at the possibilities, I am excited for this huge change. I feel like I need this. I don't have everything figured out, I barely have a plan. I just know that I have to push myself to get out of this rut. Who knew growing up meant growing out of our comfort zones? Thank heavens for my parents in this whole process.
To-Do List? Making a list of what I don't need to do seems a lot less overwhelming, and maybe a little more fun. We all need a moment of craziness to get back to what matters. I'm trying to decide if mine is this move or if I need one before the move, to get grounded again. Time will tell...
Looking at the possibilities, I am excited for this huge change. I feel like I need this. I don't have everything figured out, I barely have a plan. I just know that I have to push myself to get out of this rut. Who knew growing up meant growing out of our comfort zones? Thank heavens for my parents in this whole process.
To-Do List? Making a list of what I don't need to do seems a lot less overwhelming, and maybe a little more fun. We all need a moment of craziness to get back to what matters. I'm trying to decide if mine is this move or if I need one before the move, to get grounded again. Time will tell...
5.20.2011
...Sunshine, Please...
I can't believe it is passed the mid-way point in May. Furthermore, I can't believe we have only had 4 or 5 days of good weather. I have been supplementing natural sun rays with the tanning bed, possibly the best coping method I can find. I keep hoping that by thinking happy thoughts the clouds will part and we can officially welcome summer. I know the proper response is to say, "I'm thankful for the moisture", but I am also thankful for that giant ball of fire in the sky hidden behind these clouds. After watching season 2 or 3 of The Office, I'm pretty sure Michael researched the effects of winter weather and the workplace, and found depression could lead you to threats of jumping off a building. :) Oh, The Office... In case you want a refresher, click on the link below:
http://youtu.be/ulc3jT_eQx0
Have a happy Friday and a wonderful weekend!
http://youtu.be/ulc3jT_eQx0
Have a happy Friday and a wonderful weekend!
5.04.2011
My Latest Controversy
What a day I have had. Please feel free to disregard this post if you don't want to read about someone seriously pissed off and needing to vent.
I officially HATE Ai SLC. I was told basically that if I have nothing nice to say, then don't say it all. This was all followed after I confirmed another classmates comment to a class full of Interior Design students that this program, at Ai SLC, is not accredited through an Interior Design Board like the ASID or NCIDQ. I have made multiple attempts to talk to the registrar, Dean, Financial Aid Officers, and on one occasion, the Creative Director, to request their help with making sure I'm making the right choices in classes to transfer into another program, and on multiple occasions ignored. Understanding this, guess who I get a phone call from tonight? The Dean and Creative Director. Yes, they finally made time to talk to me, but only to basically intimidate me into thinking that it isn't a big deal that the program isn't accredited. They down played the importance of it, and then flat out told me their admission folks are doing nothing wrong by helping the students sign their name on the doted line under the assumption that they are attending a program that is in fact accredited. Bottom line folks, the school is NOT accredited through CIDA, the board that ensures our educational requirements are being met at a school to pursue a successful career. I am pissed off that it took this to light a fire under their asses to take time to talk to me and then only to be threatened that I'm doing something in violation of the Student Code of Conduct by expressing my views and opinions.
To my "esteemed" educators: Guess what? This little blonde is NOT about to be quiet. Ever heard of free speech? You are on the brink of violating my constitutional right. Tread lightly, because I have too many examples that show your lack of concern for my education and I can't help but think there are many other students that feel the same way, including those even in other programs. While you are more concerned with your wallets and losing students because you misinformed them at the time of admission, I have had to deal with ignorant
teachers allowing anti-Mormon topics duing classrooms hours, teachers allowing slanderish conversations by other students about my faith, the teachers allowing vulgar language and assignment presentations because "we are an art school". As if the atmosphere isn't frustrating enough, I've continually had to follow up with teachers just to make sure they actually recorded assignments I had already turned in and had handed back. Truth of the matter is, I don't really care if these students stay with your program or not, but I do care that you are trying to make me look like I'm the one that is "misinformed" about anything, when I'm one of the few students that knew exactly what I was getting my self into because I researched it and asked questions. I asked so many questions, in fact, most of your staff were unable to answer them because they straight up did not know what I was asking. So, they did what any person would do, and set me up meetings with the Dean, Registrar, and Creative Director to help me get answers, but my meeting never happened because everytime I showed up I was told you all were too busy and that you needed to reschedule. This happened three times, and I finally gave up. Do you want to talk about Code of Conduct? Maybe you need to get your own crap figured out, before you start flinging it at anyone else.
Pissed off, doesn't even begin to describe how I felt during and after my 20 minute conversation. So, I decided to take it to my blog and vent my frustration. If anything else it is a good therapeutic exercise to organize my thoughts in case I ever have to have another conversation with them.
I officially HATE Ai SLC. I was told basically that if I have nothing nice to say, then don't say it all. This was all followed after I confirmed another classmates comment to a class full of Interior Design students that this program, at Ai SLC, is not accredited through an Interior Design Board like the ASID or NCIDQ. I have made multiple attempts to talk to the registrar, Dean, Financial Aid Officers, and on one occasion, the Creative Director, to request their help with making sure I'm making the right choices in classes to transfer into another program, and on multiple occasions ignored. Understanding this, guess who I get a phone call from tonight? The Dean and Creative Director. Yes, they finally made time to talk to me, but only to basically intimidate me into thinking that it isn't a big deal that the program isn't accredited. They down played the importance of it, and then flat out told me their admission folks are doing nothing wrong by helping the students sign their name on the doted line under the assumption that they are attending a program that is in fact accredited. Bottom line folks, the school is NOT accredited through CIDA, the board that ensures our educational requirements are being met at a school to pursue a successful career. I am pissed off that it took this to light a fire under their asses to take time to talk to me and then only to be threatened that I'm doing something in violation of the Student Code of Conduct by expressing my views and opinions.
To my "esteemed" educators: Guess what? This little blonde is NOT about to be quiet. Ever heard of free speech? You are on the brink of violating my constitutional right. Tread lightly, because I have too many examples that show your lack of concern for my education and I can't help but think there are many other students that feel the same way, including those even in other programs. While you are more concerned with your wallets and losing students because you misinformed them at the time of admission, I have had to deal with ignorant
teachers allowing anti-Mormon topics duing classrooms hours, teachers allowing slanderish conversations by other students about my faith, the teachers allowing vulgar language and assignment presentations because "we are an art school". As if the atmosphere isn't frustrating enough, I've continually had to follow up with teachers just to make sure they actually recorded assignments I had already turned in and had handed back. Truth of the matter is, I don't really care if these students stay with your program or not, but I do care that you are trying to make me look like I'm the one that is "misinformed" about anything, when I'm one of the few students that knew exactly what I was getting my self into because I researched it and asked questions. I asked so many questions, in fact, most of your staff were unable to answer them because they straight up did not know what I was asking. So, they did what any person would do, and set me up meetings with the Dean, Registrar, and Creative Director to help me get answers, but my meeting never happened because everytime I showed up I was told you all were too busy and that you needed to reschedule. This happened three times, and I finally gave up. Do you want to talk about Code of Conduct? Maybe you need to get your own crap figured out, before you start flinging it at anyone else.
Pissed off, doesn't even begin to describe how I felt during and after my 20 minute conversation. So, I decided to take it to my blog and vent my frustration. If anything else it is a good therapeutic exercise to organize my thoughts in case I ever have to have another conversation with them.
4.12.2011
Tick Tock
I just got back from visiting the Ai Dallas and area, let me just say "wow!" I'm ready to pack up all my stuff, quit my job, and move there right now. Everything about it was great, and to top it all off I got to enjoy weather that I could wear shorts in finally. I filled out the transfer request forms so that I can get my transcripts from here sent over, so it is just a matter of seeing if they will accept everything and qualify for my financial aid. If everything works out the way I hope, I should be able to start school there in July. They did tell me it will be a frustrating process, but I figure it'll be worth it. I'm ready for this new chapter in my life.
Ai SLC Update: if you ever wonder where the kids are that ran to the lunch rooms with their backpacks on to get in line first, you can now stop wondering. They are most likely going to school with me. Weirdest bunch of people, EVER! Example: I had a girl in one of my classes show up wearing a neckbrace because her cats tripped her, who also decided to wear a "Naughty Mrs. Claus" outfit for the month of December. I should just be grateful my tuition also includes a show every class period.
Dear Texas, please hurry..
Ai SLC Update: if you ever wonder where the kids are that ran to the lunch rooms with their backpacks on to get in line first, you can now stop wondering. They are most likely going to school with me. Weirdest bunch of people, EVER! Example: I had a girl in one of my classes show up wearing a neckbrace because her cats tripped her, who also decided to wear a "Naughty Mrs. Claus" outfit for the month of December. I should just be grateful my tuition also includes a show every class period.
Dear Texas, please hurry..
3.29.2011
Bragging Rights
This last semester of classes has been so hard to concentrate. I feel like it took everything in me to get up go to work, school, and get my assignments done. That being said, today I feel like it totally paid off. I logged into view my grades and saw the following:
That is right people, I am the proud owner of another 4.0 GPA! Wahoo! Let me just say, I am so happy to be done with US History and Psychology especially. I am starting the application process again for Ai Dallas, so I'm hoping these last two semesters of 16 credit hours and 4.0 GPA's will help land some better scholarships. This is beyond good news, so I had to share.
Thanks for letting me brag...
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That is right people, I am the proud owner of another 4.0 GPA! Wahoo! Let me just say, I am so happy to be done with US History and Psychology especially. I am starting the application process again for Ai Dallas, so I'm hoping these last two semesters of 16 credit hours and 4.0 GPA's will help land some better scholarships. This is beyond good news, so I had to share.
Thanks for letting me brag...
3.25.2011
Banksy: Graffitti Artist
I have been studying Modern and Contemporary Art this semester and have gotten some pretty awesome insights to the art world. We covered everything from the Neoclassical period to present day forms of art that include graffiti or tag art. If you want a good laugh and some social learning on the subject of the graffiti art movement, I would totally recommend Banksy's documentary called Exit to the Gift Shop. It isn't a stuffy art documentary at all. It is really interesting and is very entertaining.
Google or look up Banksy under Wikipedia to find out more details, but to give you a little background, he is one of the first leading graffitti artists of the world. And when I say artist, I really mean it. He does some awesome stuff. Because he does tagging EVERYWHERE, he wears this cloak of mystery to prevent himself from getting in trouble. Think of him as the modern day crop circles.
Check it out... I highly recommend it.
Google or look up Banksy under Wikipedia to find out more details, but to give you a little background, he is one of the first leading graffitti artists of the world. And when I say artist, I really mean it. He does some awesome stuff. Because he does tagging EVERYWHERE, he wears this cloak of mystery to prevent himself from getting in trouble. Think of him as the modern day crop circles.
Check it out... I highly recommend it.
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