kicking myself

My new thing is to KEEP A LIST! I used to avoid the "to do" list because it stressed me out way too much and then i'd procrastinate working because the list overwhelmed me. BUT i have started making lists again because without them, i forget things and then suffer from it! I am actually writing things in the planner and keep a list by my bench since i tend to forget the planner. There's something sooo gratifying when i cross something off, even if it is "go to class" :)

I also think that if i sort of keep a record of what i do each studio day (just studio & honors), it will give me a better idea of how long something takes me, when i should stop reading/ sketching and work, etc. I get to school early and leave pretty late and i have no idea how time flies, so ill start with today. 

Today:

- sketch and post on wall

- group check in, see where everyone is at (Advanced Studio)

- design review with Jan

- discussed my copper model, simplified band design now in silver

- cut out design in silver

- pierced 2 different designs out of steel

-getting better at piercing steel! yay!

- riveted pieces together (nicer than maquettes)

- liked the end result, hope everyone else does too

- cut out another silver band

*photograph progress

This semester has been extremely hard to get going for me. I don't know why, the vibe just isn't the same as last semester. I feel like i've been bogged down with reading, research, studying, and writing the grant proposal and proposal so far. I LOVED the reading part! I read maybe four books so far and i could keep going if someone didn't tell me to STOP. i want to make a ton of stuff and KNOW what why i'm making it. So, i'm very very glad Jan was assertive in telling me to put down the books and start.

 I felt like I was in a rut because i hadn't sketched or even gotten my hands on any metal. Thank goodness I finished the proposal after several drafts and i started sketching and making maquettes. I'm feeling a little better now that i am starting to move but i have been beating myself up inside because of it. Plus, writing is a HUGE struggle for me and it's such a weight off my chest to have that done.