Crit time is looming on the (unfortunately) not to distant sky.. My group-mate finally managed to get her visa renewed and has returned to London. Now we're trying to finish up 2 term's worth of thoughtwork, with only a few days to go. My motivation can be found only be performing a thorough search (that includes staring at my agenda in disbelief), and even then tends to stray relentlessly.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
mad tragedy
I guess everyone connected to the internet is aware of the craziness that took place in the States a couple of days ago. This event brings up the need to take a fresh look at the way we act in society, the way we treat other people. I'm hoping that the people who mocked and picked on this guy realize their part in this - not that I want them to feel terribly guilty - but because when people mock individuals that they do not understand or who stand out they are further distancing them from the society that they need connection to.
Also, extending a helping hand or directing people to help would be courteous..! What I'm talking about is something as old fashioned as caring enough for others to be bothered to consider what might help them. Basic values.
Sometimes I'm appalled at the way we ignore others, pursuing our own goals and ends..
Also, extending a helping hand or directing people to help would be courteous..! What I'm talking about is something as old fashioned as caring enough for others to be bothered to consider what might help them. Basic values.
Sometimes I'm appalled at the way we ignore others, pursuing our own goals and ends..
Saturday, April 14, 2007
another week! oh heaven!
A couple of days ago I managed to finally get through my stand-still in the project. It was such a relief, that now I'm going to reward myself with an afternoon off ;.)
Recently I've been fretting quite a bit over my up-coming project hand-in, due late this month. Yesterday, however, I was told that the due date has been pushed a week, meaning that I now have more time... great! But it also means that I have an extra week to sit in front of the computer, fighting with a blasted expansion vision plan about St Neots... Oh well, I guess I should focus on the reason I'm doing this - because I actually like it and am interested in it.. *Keep telling yourself, keep telling yourself....*
And also, another bonus incurred by the shifted due date is the fact that I can now participate in the sports awards dinner at uni. It's a yearly do at uni for the participants in the sports organised by the school, celebrating the achievements. Clara says it's a lot of fun, so I look forward to having a nice dinner with my team mates (and getting a little someting-something for our 2nd place in the UK tournament!).
Anyways, it feels like summer over here, 25 degrees announced for today, and a nice warm living room.. It's remarkable how much the weather affects your mood - can't help but smile these days when a ray of sun hits the table I'm working at.
Recently I've been fretting quite a bit over my up-coming project hand-in, due late this month. Yesterday, however, I was told that the due date has been pushed a week, meaning that I now have more time... great! But it also means that I have an extra week to sit in front of the computer, fighting with a blasted expansion vision plan about St Neots... Oh well, I guess I should focus on the reason I'm doing this - because I actually like it and am interested in it.. *Keep telling yourself, keep telling yourself....*
And also, another bonus incurred by the shifted due date is the fact that I can now participate in the sports awards dinner at uni. It's a yearly do at uni for the participants in the sports organised by the school, celebrating the achievements. Clara says it's a lot of fun, so I look forward to having a nice dinner with my team mates (and getting a little someting-something for our 2nd place in the UK tournament!).
Anyways, it feels like summer over here, 25 degrees announced for today, and a nice warm living room.. It's remarkable how much the weather affects your mood - can't help but smile these days when a ray of sun hits the table I'm working at.
Monday, April 09, 2007
More 'n more...
How many sketches can I draw that illustrate the same concept? Incredible.
Over the last three weeks I've been feeling the result of what I guess could be called an urban designer's "writer's block" - to the effect that I can't move on from the point I've reached in the design process. Very, very frustrating as the project needs to be finished before the end of the month... ARGHH!
Hopefully I can now move on, having procrastinated/struggled for such a long time. I need to. Gotta pass the project. Only problem iiiiis...... it's summer outside! 20 degrees and neighbours hanging out in the garden all day, enjoying themselves. Bugger!
Over the last three weeks I've been feeling the result of what I guess could be called an urban designer's "writer's block" - to the effect that I can't move on from the point I've reached in the design process. Very, very frustrating as the project needs to be finished before the end of the month... ARGHH!
Hopefully I can now move on, having procrastinated/struggled for such a long time. I need to. Gotta pass the project. Only problem iiiiis...... it's summer outside! 20 degrees and neighbours hanging out in the garden all day, enjoying themselves. Bugger!
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