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So I started classes at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a major in Advertising this monday. Well I had my first Drawing by Observation class today at 8am. I'm thinking okay we're probably not going to do anything much just like all the other classes...talk a bit about what we'll be doing and what to buy blah blah blah. However, this was not the case...he wanted us to draw some apples, knowing fully well that it was an entry level class, half of the students were photography majors, so what did he expect from us? I'm thinking oh crap, it's 8am...I'm a zombie right now, how will I ever do this.
So I get started and it's pretty rough, sketchy like at first. Then after 30 minutes I was surprised at what I was drawing....So almost 2 hours go by and I'm three-quarters of the way done and he gives us a 15 minute smoke break. So we all leave and enjoy our smokez...When I come back my sketchpad is missing. lyk wtf?
So he begins by saying "I walked around to check your progress and I pulled a couple of examples I'd like to show you all." And that's when I felt my heart stop for a full second. All I could think was "oh shit, he's gonna hold my pad up and say 'Here's what I don't want to see' and then I'm gonna die of embarassment."
So he holds up the first one some guy did, and it was pretty sweet. A little bigger than his actual still life, but really good. Then he holds up some girls and says some stuff about her shading. And now I'm really worried that he's going to use mine as the ultimate comparison of good work, bad work.
He holds mine up and says "This, this is what I'm looking for."
And then I thought I shit myself a brick.
He said "The composition is perfectly balanced, the core shadow and difussed shadows are perfect. The apples are fully detailed and correctly sized. You can even see the small knicks and cuts on the table they're sitting on. This is an excellent example of a still life."
Then he hands back the sketches to all three of us so everyone can see who drew what...
Firstly, I'm flabbergasted, red faced, totally embarassed....yet seriously, seriously happy. Then he walked around for another 20 minutes giving everyone pointers and tips. The girl sitting next to me asked me to help, I tried but to be honest, I have no fucking clue how I drew that still life so well...hahaha. I'm serious. This is honestly the first thing I've ever actually put half an effort into. After class I even told my instructor. I was like "Look, this is seriously the first thing I've ever really put an effort into, and I hope it's not a fluke. Is there anything you can suggest me to practice and build this skill?" So he showed me some practices in the book and even told me to join the drawing club.
Overall today, I'm still smiling inside....but just a little ;)
Group photo of last day of History before mock exams.
*By the way, my team won 4-3 against WAB yesterday. A little bit frustrated by the amount of goals conceded, but couldn't really do anything about them, as the coach hailed my performance as a "none of the goals were your fault."
Highlights of the game for me (in chronological order) was:
3-0 up when no.12 from the other team scored a spectacular top corner goal against me outside the box, think only Kahn or Cech could reach that, lol.
Clear offside not called by referee and I was beaten one on one by no.12, yet again.
Striker from the right flank (my left side) shoots from point blank range, I get my full right palm on the ball to stop it, but was powerless against the second shot as it bounced away from me, but another striker blasted the shot on the crossbar instead of tapping an easy goal in, got to thank luck and God for that one, lol.
Another attack from the right flank, another superb one hand save from point blank range, but this time, the defence were sleeping yet again and failed to catch up with the attack, and they tapped the ball in.
I left too early this morning. I wanted to stay and wait for you to wake up, and then just go from there . . . begin the weekend very early. I got up in order to make it to two jobsites and then a meeting . . . something important, and it was . . .
Tired, not enough sleep, so many plans . . . so much work . . . and its for our future . . . If something happened to me, then you wouldn’t have to worry for anything. That was my promise on our first date after my birthday. You were in a good mood, kissed me back and you smiled a lot. Something was unsaid at that moment and we were “a couple”. You were mine and you had a boyfriend.
Remember where we were? I do exactly. You took a sip of wine, there was a sea breeze and I couldn’t take my eyes off of you . . . and you told me “it shows”, then laughed at me.
We started playing the lottery, trying to figure out our lucky numbers, with the money we could . . . and you asked me, “if you had three wishes . . . ?” Truly I had everything I wanted right there . . . 1st wish – you saying that you loved me, 2nd – a plan for a new business that I knew I could do for you, 3rd – seeing you blush when I asked . . .
My love, a lot has changed since then, and some things will never . . . not ever change . . . So here it is, finally, my three wishes . . .
1st I wish that I never want anything or anyone as much or more than I do you . . . not ambition, not wealth, not power or privilege. I’ve learned that there is only one thing money can’t buy that I cannot live without or get for myself, and that’s you. There is nothing, no amount of money, that would replace you or even a moment in time.
2nd I wish I had known you all of our lives. That I grew up loving you and protecting you and making you laugh. That I was there to prevent or stop what it was that hurt you so deeply that it continues to this day. You are the love of my heart, my soul mate and somehow, I would have been there for you.
3rd I wish you loved me just half as much as I love you.
G.
P.S. Just because I am not there every day, never ever means I love you a moment less . . . and never will.
The warmth of your laughter
Brings smiles to my lips
And wraps me in comfort
with the gentlest of grips.
You brighten my day
With the touch of your hand;
And each time you hold me,
I more understand:
- the love that you're seeking;
- the peace that you crave;
- the strength that you strive for,
and why you behave...
... so wondrously mellow,
... so humble and warm,
and how you have captured
my mind with your charm.
Who knows what the future
For each of us holds.
I'm happy to live it
As each day unfolds.
(arts4peace/March 29, 07)
What's on my mind today, I wonder,
I bet you'd like to know.
Emotions set to pick and plunder,
Thoughts too big to show.
Natural wit and wonder grow,
Our choices show them how:
To be downcast, afraid, and low;
Or disappointment disavow.
How do I wish to spend my time,
In sorrow and despair;
Or nestling into life sublime
And living with some flair.
It may not be a natural flow,
To rise above the blare,
But life's a gift, a seed to sow,
A choice I must declare.
Happy Smiley Face day! :)
~ B
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