Self-portrait

Think about it: if you had to take a self portrait and it had to include one of your body parts (it is a self portrait) and by looking at it, the audience should be able to tell something about your personality and who you are as a person. Are you defined by possessions? By the people around you? Your beliefs and morals?

This had to be the hardest assignment in photography as of yet. For some it might be easy. I applaud you. I don't want to sound cliche, but I had such a hard time with this beacuse I don't define myself by my possessions or something physical that could be portrayed in a picture. I didn't particularly enjoy this assignment because it's quite difficult to look inward and think of the things that really really matter to me and try to be creative in showing it in a picture. OK, realizing the things that matter was easy. I know that much. I just really really really wanted to do an excellent job with this picture because 1) I wanted to do really well on my last assignment 2) I wanted it to be something I could look at and be like, "yeah, that's me in a nut shell" and 3) I HATE being misunderstood. (It's a frequent problem because I often have a hard time communicating, so the wrong things come across a lot) I wanted this picture to really portray who I was and for it to be clear and artsy at the same time. I think essentially I just over stressed about the project and made it a bigger deal than it needed to be. There ya go... I don't even understand myself sometimes.

But ANYWAY, if that made any sense at all....

What ended up happening was I finally got some pictures that I really liked, and some others, and my professor didn't give my favorites the time of day. Go figure. I can never please that man.

But here they are:

This was my first choice^

This was my second choice>>>

And the one he picked.

And for your viewing pleasure, here is the temple:

And a fuzzy, white kitten:

Now back to Scripture Mastery study....

Pachelbel Rant

Hi-larious! Watch this video. Please excuse the language in the last 20 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdxkVQy7QLM

Jon Schmidt- amazing.

Tonight I went with some friends to see Jon Schmidt play here at school. It was so cool and fun. Jon is an aamzing performer- and he has some fun antics that he does to spice things up. This is a pretty good promo video for him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5mqWdc0ZoA
I think the coolest part is that he's LDS. :) Great entertainer, gorgeous music, I would definitely but his albums. Man was it cool.

After the concert, we went to the stadium and played frisbee for a while. Then we started goofing off with some crazy antics, like spinning around and running across the stadium. Haha, it was way fun. That's what youth is all about. I don't see why people insist on acting "grown up" or trying to be mature all the time. Even Jon Schmidt will put on a huge white wig and shake his groove thing while playing piano. It's the cool thing to do. Pretty much.

Doesn't particularly surprise me

Results of Your Type A Personality Test

Personality Type
Your score = 23


What does your score mean?
You seem to be far from having a Type A personality. Your attitude to life is more of the "smell the roses" kind. You know how and when to relax. The hostile, aggressive and competitive part of you surfaces rarely. You are easy to be around, and people tend to feel relaxed and comfortable in your presence. It's a very healthy attitude towards life. Just make sure you don't miss important opportunities because of being too cool and relaxed. Picking up a challenge and competing a little bit for your place in the sun can add some spice to your life.

The list of things I will be doing while at home

Things I WILL do while at home

Exercise every day- in the morning or evening
Only eat junk/treats once a week
Be confident and find a good job
Go on trips to Seattle
Take glass-blowing classes
Take fencing classes
Go to Institute
Go to Singles’ Ward
Go to Mission Prep
Take pictures all the time
Finish Dave’s tie
Tune up the Geo
Ride motorcycle
Hang out with friends
Read Eldest
Read Harry Potter books
Be happy!

There are others as well, but to some people they are a surprise. And I'm hoping to add more things as time goes.

Two Weeks' Notice

So the semester here at school is ending, which means I will be moving on and finding a job at home again. I have mixed feelings about going back to Spokane. I am excited to be with my family and friends from home. And I am excited for the things I have planned for the Fall. However, I am going to miss terribly just being at school. I will miss learning, meeting new people, the independence factor, and having spirituality conveniently placed before me. It's easy to get on a spiritual high being at a church school. I'm going to try not staying on a spiriutal plateau, but to continue increasing while at home. I'll have to look for it more, but that'll make it more the worth it, I think.

One thing that I am nervous as heck about is snatching a decent job. I want a photography job. It's time to start working on my career and increase my abilities for the future. I know that I could get a job at Kiddie Kandids or JC Penny Photo Studio pretty easily... anyone could. You don't need any experience. That's the one thing that isn't appealing about those places. I want to learn new things, not start over. My dad suggested to me to make a resume, dress professionally and walk into one of those photography studios that do senior pictures and weddings and what-not, and pretty much ask for an internship. And if they like me, they can hire me on. The plus is that I have some experience, and my major is photography, so that might be a good incentive for them to consider me. But... going in and asking for that even if they're not accepting anyone right now scares me a ton. Then I think about it... what's the worst that could happen? They could say "no." Then I woud move on and try someone else. And if all else fails, I'll have Kiddie Kandids.
A year ago, I never ever ever would've done something like that. There's a reaosn I want to be a free-lance photographer. There is not a lot of confrontation or intimidating situations. So I will most likely end up doing this. I just hope and pray that I will find something. I can't imagine how amazing of an experience that would be working in a professional studio, when I'm still in the early stages of my learning of photography. But I am willing to learn and grow.

12:30 am

This video speaks for itself. I still stick true to my goal in acting immature or "childish" every once in a while. It keeps me sane. And, it's just plain fun.

One VERY exciting thing, tho, is my newest splurge. I downloaded onto my itunes a video called "Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles." It's amazing! It just got released yesterday, and it is definitely worth the purchase if you are a true John Mayer fan. It has three sections to it. The first is just him performing some acoustic songs. Next is the John Mayer Trio, which is some great blues music. And lastly is him with his band peforming some great classics along with his new stuff. Here is a trailer of the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM4m7NMcBvk

Definitelty amazing. Maybe I'm just a pathetic, crazed fan.