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Big projects lined up, ready for me to dive into them---I've needed some time away from people anyway. Hopefully I can upload some images after this time, but for now, deep breaths and DVDs to clear my mind.

I am turning 20 in about a month from now and that's getting to me. I feel like the last four weeks have gone by obscenely fast, and once I reach my 20s, life will slide by just as quickly.

I can't complain really. Life's good. College life is really good. I'm fairly productive and maintain my sensibility somewhat, and that's all that matters.

Cheers.

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I kill a lot of time when I am home---a lot. I get things done, but without much will to leave the house or pressure to meet deadlines, from assignments to dining hall hours, this progress is pathetic.
But this was only the two week gap between my semester's end and the beginning of my Field Work Term session. For this mandatory work period between the fall and spring semesters, I found work encompassing both of my areas of discipline at school (visual arts/printmaking and spanish), an apprenticeship at a printshop in Spain.
I am leaving technically today, in approximately twelve hours, for the airport and my flight to Barcelona, where I will be living for the next six weeks.

To rewind to this past term, I had a varied and relatively laid back experience full of plenty of experimentation. Next term will be death---very intense by the look of the roster, but doable and probably very enjoyable. I will be taking courses ranging from Spanish theater and Don Quixote to French, Lithography, and Photointaglio ("Photos with Ink" as the course is titled). But that's where I enjoy my school and my education. There is allowed the freedom to follow several courses of study and integrate them within a single course or combination of courses throughout the four years of education. Printmaking is a similar thing, involving drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography if one desires. My Photos with Ink class is about a third pure printmakers, a quarter pure photographers, the rest a mixture of both. My only hesitation is returning to a larger class format of around fifteen people after having perhaps the best course I will ever have in my life this term, in part due to its seven person lineup. But first I need to finish packing.

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...now that the time is coming for me to hunt down a job/internship/apprenticeship for a mandatory Field Work Term for college in the Winter. Depending upon certain circumstances (entailing possible drawing studies in Italy), the appointment should be for between four and seven weeks (the beginning of January through the third week in February; 210 hours minimum required in seven week scenario), paid or unpaid, as long as housing options are available at least nearby. I will probably be reposting similar messages in the next few weeks, for I'm just trying to get some starts before it is too late. The necessary paperwork of my plans is due in mid November, so time is ticking...
...if you are genuinely interested, note me, and I'll keep you posted on my activities in the following weeks as the pressure begins to build and my decisions finalize. Only speak up if you are truly serious, for things can get really sticky and I don't like being desperate, nor would I really like to be running around frantically if this isn't concrete. And please, if you are searching for merely an errand girl, you've come to the wrong place. The whole purpose of this experience is for me to get my feet wet in a working situation pertaining to the general purpose of my studies, which are in the studies of the visual arts, first hand and as a history.
...I currently am not learned in darkroom photography or photoshop, but learn quickly and work hard, and wouldn't mind picking up some knowledge of crafts currently foreign to me in the process as a consequence

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...I don't know what I would do if I couldn't laugh; it would probably be almost as bad as if I couldn't create...

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...replacement parts...

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...the more I anticipate things occuring, the less common they do come occur...things never goes as planned for me, but when circumstances do turn around, I am always struck by the even more pleasant surprise of when things are coming to fruition...I need to keep this in mind right about now...


...and there are certain people to whom I must give great thanks for being here and talking to me, keeping me smiling when things don't come to pass as expected or desired...you know who you are and I thank you again...

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]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/14101272/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/14101272/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:45:00 PDT ...looking forward and only seeing behind...

]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/14065820/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/14065820/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:16:49 PDT ...I have found again the will to work, a light to follow...
...once again, another indescribable thing, something was hinted to me, which I didn't catch as a sign of things to happen, and brought along a very nice surprise; this in turn made me look back and see the signs...does this happen to any of you?
...I hope this feeling continues, and doesn't bring with it a sudden backlash as to spite my discovery of it...

]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/14019325/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/14019325/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:05:03 PDT ...it just astonishes, or at least intrigues me how two weeks can pass like two days, yet feel like two months. That the roller coaster of feelings and the hours upon hours of living that passed in the relatively short while when I was away, could be even possible, also takes me; it seems that life is more, well, just more of everything when you feel there to be a purpose for it, around which revolves everything you do at that given time...but it amazes me how fleeting some of these feelings are of significance, as I recall one euphoric night now only by the journal entry which marked it (...pretty little things...), as if it all passed like sand through my palms in an instant of its tangible recognition in words on paper (and even more ironically, or unfortunately, crashed into hell the very next day).
...Twenty days away, my first time venturing off alone for an extended period of time, let alone to a country where I am not the most learned of the language and know absolutely nothing or no one, save some word of mouth. So, in brevity: I experienced the greatest isolation I had ever felt before; was followed (twice); acccosted, and I would say insulted without grounds for interogation (patronized in addition); became part of a most unusual and random group of strangers, later friends, or at least comrades in trade; learned a new craft, one which I intend to further pursue if and when possible, being it one of the most relaxing activities I have known to date, and one in which I have a distinct vision and concept (for now, at least) to keep me occupied; a new confidence in traveling, and traveling alone; a renewed sense of self...and the therapeutic qualities of music
...I really didn't anticipate this to be covered in the present journal, so more than likely this will be amended in the near future. Either way, I had intended to write this only in summation for your sake, but if you have anything you'd like to ask, you know what to do .


...and why are we so driven at times to things we despise...or is that just me?

]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13982985/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13982985/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:12:36 PDT ...but first, to sort through things, papers, etc...some of you will know what I mean

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...and, I've come to the conclusion that I've developed a new laugh; a laugh of deep satisfaction only garnered by self discovered and shared elucidations and realizations...

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...jinxed again, dropped my camera!---it works fine, though the battery compartment's loose---I can never give myself a moment's peace; gotta keep a close eye on myself at all times...I asked for it :/

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...It is a strange sensation---that of feeling myself mocked, disdained. I fall back to my isolation and my work in turn (though even that's now come to taunt me...), musing over my own suspicions. The irony of the scrutiny placed upon me are the charges of my falling from classisism (me?!---though in this incarnation, it is sort of true...later to detail). Silence, ignorance to my presense I feel....how unjust (...at least I am wise to it!)...

...as if I should be compromising my happiness and artistic vision/integrity to placate everyone else's desires for a finished product, something pretty to hang on a wall? I am the only one who has to see myself in a mirror at the end of the day and determine the significance and value of my own work...I am not that shallow as to see completion as the measure of beauty, or correctness, or necessity in art; it is merely as an aberration; pleasant, yes, but rare in the mind of a creator, or just a burdensome test of patience and endurance...



...there is just a lot on my chest right now, and I cannot get a moment's rest in my mind...a bad day, augmented, and I feel as though I did it to myself subconsciously...thank you for your tolerance and consideration...

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...I must be doing something right, given the predominance of strange conversations going on in my head between my mind, my hand, and my work in the process...






...this makes sense, though you just don't know it yet for several reasons...

...again, I will elaborate when I return and this is all over...

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...I'm leaving, no time to write really, must pack...

...qualsiasi consiglio sarebbe apprezzato! ]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13689958/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13689958/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:02:07 PDT
...apparently, I want myself to run a good twelve hours behind Italian time to make my acclimation period even worse...it may not be worth it to sleep today...

...qualsiasi consiglio sarebbe apprezzato! ]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13677465/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13677465/ Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:07:32 PDT
...packing necessities (art supplies to placate any whims) into boxes, bags, other bags, and more boxes...
...rolling and rerolling papers...
...making a complete mess of myself with chalks, pastels, and conte crayons...
...playing with some art fair finds from the city: little Peruvian instruments...
...cutting large sheets of pastel paper into smaller pieces of pastel paper...
...taping one of my Venice maps to my bedroom window to study/give me privacy (finally)...
...smelling perfume...
...realizing that my maps of Europe are a tad bit out of date (Austria-Hungary, anyone? )...

...qualsiasi consiglio sarebbe apprezzato! ]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13658579/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13658579/ Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:46:21 PDT
...good music...
...playing with my new favorite art toy...
...playing with my $1 boxing tiger pen...
...reliving fond memories vicariously through images...
...more new art supplies...
...lazing around guilt free knowing all too well that you're going to be on a long comfortable flight in about four days...
...art school tomorrow!

...qualsiasi consiglio sarebbe apprezzato! ]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13610033/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13610033/ Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:43:06 PDT
...not a nice day out, so I find myself in a state of relative uselessness, with hope only from the contemplative time one can only achieve through silence or some personal time immersed in thoughts facilitated by music...rediscovery of perhaps my favorite song of all time (at least in the classical realm...but probably of anything)...for all of you in the States, you can bear with me the thoughts and sounds of fireworks tonight (I've had them going off a few houses down for several days now...)...I hope to stock up on travel art supplies tomorrow in the city...

...qualsiasi consiglio sarebbe apprezzato! ]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13594045/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13594045/ Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:15:25 PDT

...still holding on fairly strongly to my aforementioned contract...
...art school starts again on the ninth...
...the title says the rest...
...I'm feeling hopeful/optimistic/thankful/as if I may be coming down with a fever (ironically enough, too...it can't all be swell!)...


...qualsiasi consiglio sarebbe apprezzato! ]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13544203/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13544203/ Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:38:24 PDT
...I'm getting back to business. No more moping around and fiddling through old sketchbooks. No more sitting inside the house. I've come to figure a contract with myself which states a lot yet very little, but most notably, the plea to undo the sedentary, reflective lifestyle which I have/had set upon myself the last few days (which periodically plagues me) in favor of a more active and productive one...practice makes perfect and my days are ultimately numbered...
...I am glad that I come to these realizations at the most inopportune times!...

...qualsiasi consiglio sarebbe apprezzato! ]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13504807/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13504807/ Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:08:22 PDT
...I have decided to worry about commitment until after I get back from Venice...
...last minute rush to finish college paperwork...anxiously...
...searching for a lost drawing which I quite like...
...attempting to get clear photos to upload of my most recent sketchbook...
...uploading old, miscellaneous nonsense...
...pondering the thought of starting a new sketchbook; which one?; what feel?...
...subconciously bashing myself over the head because of my lack of action and or physical movement the past few days...
...the occasional walk to redeem myself/recyclable materials for pocket change, and to subsequently pick up even more pocket change...get a cup of coffee...

...qualsiasi consiglio sarebbe apprezzato! ]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13458938/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13458938/ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:20:42 PDT
...for one thing, I need to really work on my language studies! (Please excuse me if I happen to butcher your respective languages)...
...I need to start/continue working on something of significance, concentrated in execution, or in the least bit, involving a great deal of labor and or thought/analysis/insight/personal value (/worth)...now that my independent study piece/study is complete, in its own special way...
...I need a vacation!
...and a new camera (recommendations!?)...
...and to choose my college courses...

...qualsiasi consiglio sarebbe apprezzato! ]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13421480/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13421480/ Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:37:56 PDT
...for one thing, I need to really work on my language studies! (Please excuse me if I happen to butcher your respective languages)...
...I need to still resolve my technical issues inhibiting me from submitting my traditional arts pieces...
...I need to start/continue working on something of significance, concentrated in execution, or in the least bit, involving a great deal of labor and or thought/analysis/insight/personal value (/worth)...now that my independent study piece/study is complete, in its own special way...
...I need a vacation!

...qualsiasi consiglio sarebbe apprezzato! ]]> *LesSabots http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13380703/ http://LesSabots.deviantart.com/journal/13380703/ Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:14:57 PDT
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