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Oct 8, 2007 Daily Blurbs

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It’s October, and that means it’s time to cram up for last minute requirements for each of my classes. We have tons of things to do. A case study for my computer programming class; a five-minute animation using Flash; a mini movie using 3D Studio Max; a Sports Fest highlight film for Audio Video Production; and another case study for Office Productivity class.

It stresses me out just thinking about it. I was relieved when I found out that I was one of the students who is exempted for the final exam in computer programming, but I still have to pass the case study since it’s part of the final grade. I feel like time is running out and it is the only real enemy right now.

I don’t know how to sum up this school’s semester. It seems like most of the things I learned about are from my own efforts. Most of my professors rely on us to absorb everything by ourselves. I know that making art is a skill and cannot really be taught, but it would be great if our professors shared some tips and tricks that I don’t already know.

I am hoping that none of my professors right now would be there next semester. I don’t want to feel like I wasted my tuition doing my own work, and not a significant input from my dear professors.

I am looking forward to the semestral break. I just want this to end. I just hope that I pass each class. I am not hoping for a high mark, I just want to pass and move on.

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Baffled

Oct 2, 2007 Daily Blurbs, School, Stuff

For the past week, since I have a week off from school due to the annual sports fest, I have been contemplating about my future. I mean, I will be done with school next year, so I have been thinking hard about where I will be after. I know that there are jobs out there, but right now, I feel really uneasy and doubtful about my skills. Are my skills enough for a company to hire me?

I know that it will be a tough market to get into, because there are far more talented designers out there. I can’t help but be scared that I will be jobless for a long time. My friend will be flying to Canada soon, and she told me that if I wanted to work there, she can help me out. But, I want a job that I will love. Something related to Multimedia Arts, so I am kind of reluctant. My parents and I talked about it yesterday, and they want all of us, their kids, to take care of our passports. Maybe I will try my luck elsewhere.

I do want to settle here in the Philippines, but I do want to earn money so I can save up to buy my own place. I am going to be 25 soon, and I need to have a stable income and be more independent. I am kind of thinking to go back to my old job, but I think it will be very stressful. I know I still have a long time to think about things, but I just want to be ready. I don’t want to be a bum.

Anyway, I’ve been working on a new theme, but nothing seems to satisfy me. I tried to use some color, but it looked cluttered. I don’t know where to get the inspiration from. I had this idea to use something minimal, but it looked empty. This current theme has been up since April this year, and it’s October already. I wonder when inspiration will come over me.

I think I will be able to afford a new monitor for my computer. I talked to my dad about it and probably by the end of October, I will have a flat panel monitor. Hopefully!