First of all, we have snow! Lots and lots of beautiful snow! I woke up on Friday to look out my window and find big, fluffy flakes falling onto a white blanket of snow. I couldn't spend lots of time taking pictures that morning, but I stuck my camera in my bag and snapped a couple on the way to my bus stop. I feel very fortunate to live in such a beautiful spot of Mississauga as this!
This weekend was another good one. Friday night consisted of a movie, lots of junk food and laughs with my friends Siobhan, Emily and Vanessa. We are all looking for a house to rent for fourth year, and I couldn't be happier (especially considering my most recent living situation).
For Saturday, I wanted to make plans to have a snowy-forest themed photo shoot with some friends, but since they were mostly home or busy, I headed out to take some pictures for my photo project, but also some self-portraits. Self-portraiture is very difficult. Last year, for Christmas, one of the only things on my wish list was the remote for my camera. I've been using it on and off, but after last weekend where I surprised myself with actually focused, iStock quality pictures, I decided to give it another try. I was pleasantly surprised with the results! I came home and warmed up by doing laundry and some readings for class. I also baked delicous chocolate chip cookies while watching a movie on the TV.
On Sunday, Siobhan and I went to the meeting house and were able to sign up for a home church right by Sheridan that fits into both our schedules. I'm so excited to go! After church, I went to Living Arts and strolled around their nature walk, taking more photos for my project. I came across a couple who were standing very still and holding their hands out with birdseed. I was able to snap a few quick shots for them. Since I had just missed the bus, I ended up walking home. It was a fair distance but the constant walking motion and sun warmed me up.
Monday was another lazy day. I finished up some laundry and did more homework. At 3, I headed over to the campus pub for dinner with some friends. A great end to a great couple of days!
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" - Proverbs 4:23
Monday, January 16, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Week One
Week one of my 2012 classes is complete! This term, I have Photography III, Past and Present Techniques, North American Consumer Culture: 1800-present, Art Since 1945, and Topics in Modern Art/Architecture: 19th Century Sculpture. All last term I have been really looking forward to them, and I'm still happy about them after week 1... but let's see how I really feel about them when I'm in the thick of things!
Things are slowly starting to pick up and life will get pretty busy very fast. The past couple of days have been consumed with resume preparation and tomorrow I will head over to the job fair at UTM to see who's looking for help this summer. I'll also keep a close eye on online postings for any job related to the visual arts.
Paul stopped by for a short visit and we were able to have a great time together. We went out for delicious food, went on a picture-taking walk, watched a movie, and more. I love that no matter where we are or what we're doing, we always have a great time together. Paul has ride-outs based out of Craighurst this term. Meanwhile, he will be applying for paramedic jobs all over! Good luck, Paul :)
Things are slowly starting to pick up and life will get pretty busy very fast. The past couple of days have been consumed with resume preparation and tomorrow I will head over to the job fair at UTM to see who's looking for help this summer. I'll also keep a close eye on online postings for any job related to the visual arts.
Paul stopped by for a short visit and we were able to have a great time together. We went out for delicious food, went on a picture-taking walk, watched a movie, and more. I love that no matter where we are or what we're doing, we always have a great time together. Paul has ride-outs based out of Craighurst this term. Meanwhile, he will be applying for paramedic jobs all over! Good luck, Paul :)
Monday, January 2, 2012
Recap of 2011
In the past 12 months, I...
- completed 1/2 of my university education
- visited family in Northern Ontario
- toured the Northern Bruce Peninsula
- learned how to sail
- got my very first cheque from iStock, and my 100th download!
- was a bridesmaid in the wedding of two of my friends
- successfully co-planned a surprise 25th anniversary party for my parents
- was in an art show at the Southampton Art School and Gallery
It truly was a great year. I can't wait to see what's in store for me in 2012!
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