Friday, April 22, 2011

Home Stretch

So here I am, utilizing my blog as a procrastination tool for packing. I'm heading home for Easter this weekend and trying to take as much back as possible; I'm realizing there's only 2 weeks left and I still have A LOT (3 years worth) of stuff in this house. Clothes along could fill my whole car...then there's my 2 printers, giant painting, kitchen supplies...thank goodness I'm not taking any furniture back! Also, it would be much easier if Kirksville would make up its mind weather-wise...I don't want to take allll my winter stuff home considering we've had days in the 30's this past week, and with this place that could happen next week or the week after as well. Overall, this is really nothing to stress about, if you wanna talk stress talk about my viscom show...1 1/2 weeks til that nightmare is over. I suppose I'll return to packing now, later blog!

Monday, April 11, 2011

Job Hunting

Job hunting is one of the most anxiety-filled, stressful and tedious tasks ever. I constantly worry over each word in my cover letter, the order of my portfolio pieces, appealing to employers in every aspect of their job requirements. If you're lucky, you already have a job...if I'm lucky, you're someone I emailed about a job and decided to explore my blog. I've job-hunted before, don't get me wrong. However, this is real life we're talking about now. I'm not going home and looking for a job that will just pay for my gas while I live comfortably at home, I'm going to need an actual salary now. Is it too late to take back being an art major? It's true what they say...the pay's not the best. So you may be asking yourself "What's this girl's plan? She sounds pretty lost..." I am somewhat lost, but I've decided (unless other opportunities present themselves) to move to the great city of Austin. I loved being there last summer and it seems to have plenty of opportunities. Hopefully the family doesn't mind putting me up a few short weeks until I get my first huge paycheck (kidding) from the hopefully awesome job I will acquire (not kidding). If you made it this far, I commend you on putting up with my job hunting woes. Until next time, starving artist out!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Senioritis

I've got it bad. I have all the usual symptoms: staring off into the distance, avoiding homework at any and all costs, being less than enthusiastic when it comes to anything productive. Yes I have quite a bad case of senioritis, but I'm determined to push through! Only 2 months of college remain, and while the thought of that currently sets me feet to dancing, I know it will be bittersweet. College is the ideal environment; you live within minutes of everyone, there's always something to do, and your only real responsibilities are classes (for the most part). Don't get me wrong, I'm more than ready to be a "real girl," but I'm sure going to miss this lifestyle!

ps-Blogging is a great procrastination tool (note to other senioritis sufferers).

Sunday, February 27, 2011

I'm Still Here!

I realize it has been quite some time (6 months to be exact) since I have utilized my blog, and I figure it was due time for an update on what's been happening. Yesterday evening I returned to Kirksville from a trip to Chicago. Our Truman chapter of AIGA went to Chicago to visit a few design firms, which was very inspiring and enlightening. I love the city of Chicago, however if I were to move there in the future I wouldn't be meeting my goal of escaping the cold and snow...

In other news, a week from today I will be road tripping down to Mobile, Alabama to board a cruise ship to go to Mexico! Very excited for some 80 degree weather and relaxation! Just have to make it through this week, which won't be a walk in the park considering our annual report for Capstone is due Thursday and I STILL haven't finalized my logo. I supposed I should inform you all of our senior capstone project. We basically create a company from scratch, focus on identity and branding. My company is called Binky. Originally I was planning on being company focused solely on gourmet, organic baby food. However, I believe I'm going to branch out to more of a baby boutique with other products, with baby food still being the focus.

I know this hasn't been much of an update but I plan to start blogging more often now (more than ever 6 months) so hopefully I can slowly but surely catch up. Until next time everyone!