First of all, I'm a zombie.

Second of all, my studio classes this semester are
Color Photography (I have no clue how to process/print color film),
Intro to Sound, and
Figure Drawing (a wickedly cool/chill class).

Anyway, that's what's up in my world.

I'm still listed on dA as an "Art Student" which means that if I suck, I can always use the excuse of "I'm learning here. Please, people."

Damn I write boring journal entries. Maybe that's because you should just go look at my gallery.

classes started today.

nervous/excited. creation is nice though. maybe i'll post my schedule once i get it finalized.

It's almost over. 2 days before I move back to Chicago. School doesn't start back until a week after that.

I didn't have a stable job this summer and thus my income was less than satisfactory. Next semester will be tougher because of that.

Shit got worked out this summer, though I lost some of the self-confidence that I had gained being at school. I had fun with the friends I saw, which is exactly what I wanted.

I didn't produce as much "art" as I would have liked, but I accomplished my main goal of continuing to create with the "New Standards" series and random other stuff.

I'm gonna miss the Knoxvillians. I'm really excited about seeing everyone in Chicago again.

That's all.

The build-up lasted for days
Lasted for weeks
Lasted too long

Our hero withdrew
When there was two
He could not choose one
So there was none

Worn into the vaguely announced
Worn into the vaguely announced

The spinning top made a sound like a train across the valley
Fading, oh so quiet, but constant 'til it passed
Over the ridge into the distances, written on your ticket
To remind you where to stop
And when to get off

-kings of convenience

You speak out all you feel is defiance
All you need is some self-reliance
Cause this world is gonna always try us
And all you wanted was to run for cover
Well here's looking to yourself and no other
We're all searching for that special something
And we keep on running

We all have the choice to take the lead or follow
I want to feel the light shine on me

So afraid of what people might say
But that's okay cause you're only human
So afraid of what people might say
But that's okay you'll soon get strong enough
So afraid of what people might say
But that's okay cause you're only human
So afraid of what people might say
You're going to break
So please don't do it

-nelly furtado