So, I'm quitting school, guys...

...Not really.

But, boy, this semester has been so stressful, I'm sure I've thought about it at least twice, as have most of you. But, no matter. It's over. The semester, I mean. And sure, I still have one more final paper I have to drop off by the end of the day, but as far as I'm concerned, the semester ended at 9:30 AM Monday morning, when all of the Guild projects were posted up.

Ah, the Guild project...it was hard for me at first, because I was struggling with a case of indecsion and an untimely creative block, but as I started to make decisions, the work began to flow more easily. It was crazy, this project, because it was the first project I'd done at this large of a scale. A whole complex! SO MUCH SQUARE FOOTAGE! I had to figure out what to do with all of that space, how to use it best...so much more to thank about than with a little museum or row of townhomes.

I was excited about my choice for a guild, though. I felt it was something I could work with, given my obsessive passion for international food. That helped with my creativity issues, and it made me less nervous when it came to talk to other human beings about my concept with other human beings during the review.

The review.

I was pretty happy about how it went. I got a lot of positive feedback and some really useful suggestions--got some crazy ones, too, but I guess it comes with the territory. And! I was able to make it through the review without passing out from severe sleep deprivation and everything, also a huge plus. I got to glance at my classmates's projets, and I must say, guys, I'm pretty proud of y'all...Especially of those who were chosen to formally present. I thought there were a lot of really great concepts and structures throughout the class. Also, props to those who did their work digitally! I'm afraid of digital work; computers and I fight all the time, and my patience for technology is considerably low. However, while I thought it might be neat to complete my project in FormZ, I decided that it would be best if i didn't experiment this semester, considering all the other things that needed to be done.

And you can never go wrong with a pen and pencil.

Sleep Keeping?

I am taking a little break from this Humanities assignment to let everyone know that tonight is my night to sleep in the sleeper keeper. Its pretty warm in here; the thermometer here says its about 62 degrees or so. Hopefully it doesn't rain tonight. My computer is in here, and while our structure hasn't leaked yet, it would be just my luck...

We built our Keeper a few days ago. Overall, I am pleased with how it turned out, but mostly, I am glad it's over. I didn't enjoy this project as much as I had anticipated,probably because I've been so swamped with work in general that I haven't had time to enjoy much of anything. If i had to pick the thing I am most proud of with this project, it is the fact that the SKWAD was able to litterally find (legally, thank you), nearly all of our matierials, from aluminum siding, to wood to glass. Also, I am proud of the water collection system, especially since it was conceptualized and completed (succesfully, I might add) in so short a period of time.

I only wish that our groupwork went more like it was supposed to. From the begining we had committees and everything, but it still turned out to be some sort of scramble just go get as much done as possible--as fast as possible--with not enough organization and a severe lack of commitment/communication withing the group.

But, yes...it's over with now...the actual building anyway. Now we have the writen portion to do. Should be a blast! :-)

****UPDATE: IT DID RAIN LAST NIGHT! And I am completely dry! (and so is my laptop)