week one

It's well into September and this is only the first post since school began, a week ago. I have to say the first couple of nights before it all got underway were nerve-wracking. There was so little time to choose and project, and everything I saw was so displeasing. There was nothing that inspired me. I chose a project that didn't quite fit the criteria, but was super interesting and I think if it had been the right scale it would have made for an awesome project. James and I therefore ended up going with his choice - which, so far, has been a good choice. Both of our crits last week went pretty well, and our desk crit was positive too. I think with James being the 'talker' of this partnership I might be in good hands... we just have to improve upon our graphic sensibilities a little bit more.

I can't wait to get underway with the facade of our building I think that might really be the highlight of this semester for me. I can have my opinion and whatnot of the planning and form of the project, but after a while this all becomes a wishy-washy mess to me, where I can really be of help is when it comes to putting systems together... wall systems, floor systems any part of the construction will be a good focus for me.

So far, moving into the Yellow House has been really good. It almost feels like home being in an apartment I've been so familiar with since second year. And while I'm still adjusting to actually being a member of this household, I feel more integrated here than I have in previous apartments. (it doesn't hurt living in the biggest room either.... bigger than my room at home)

I've almost maintained my summer spending habits of getting coffee every day with either Marissa or Eric and while this keeps me awake, it's eating away at my wallet. I don't think I can really comprehend yet the amount of money this semester is going to cost me... especially after hearing last years' studio spending $1,000 per student of printing costs. Not to mention, they asked us all to buy monitors on the very first day of school - those things cost $200+ new! (what are they thinking?!) Ahhh, but enough about the money...

Already this semester is becoming a big distraction... as always the goings-on in Troy are like a huge light-show that you can't turn away from.

- c