Spring 2011 Schedule-Building

I know I haven’t been posting lately, and it’s because I’ve been so fricken busy! Seriously, I’m going to have to start catching up on my blog soon…I don’t even have time to write right now, though. I’ve got homework to complete, papers to write, studying to do…But, I finished building my schedule for Spring of 2011 here at Texas State University. This is the schedule that I WANT, not the schedule that I HAVE yet…

Early Registration starts Monday, so let’s see how it turns out…

Monday:

8:00AM-10:50AM – Basic Drawing
11:00AM-1:50PM – 2-D Design

Tuesday:

8:00AM-9:20AM – Introduction to Psychology
10:00AM-10:50AM – Beginning Basketball
11:00AM-2:00AM – Lunch
2:00AM-3:20PM – Honors American History Through Biography
3:30PM-5:00PM – Dinner
5:00PM-7:50PM – Fundamentals of Art Theory

Wednesday:

8:00AM-10:50AM – Basic Drawing
11:00AM-1:50PM – 2-D Design

Thursday:

8:00AM-9:20AM – Introduction to Psychology
10:00AM-10:50AM – Beginning Basketball
11:00AM-2:00AM – Lunch
2:00AM-3:20PM – Honors American History Through Biography
3:30PM-5:00PM – Dinner
5:00PM-7:50PM – Fundamentals of Art Theory

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Change of Plans

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Saturday was kind of…an unplanned kind of day…

Well, kind of, sort of. xD

I actually had 2 different plans planned out for Saturday. It just depended on one thing: whether or not an auto shop could find 2 bolts.

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Salvation Army Experience

Friday was quite the day…which is why I’m writing about it on Sunday. I’ve had a busy weekend. xD

So, I don’t want anyone to freak out about me. I know what I’m doing… 🙂 But on Thursday, I was up pretty late studying for my Communications test Friday morning. When I was done, and had a good understanding on everything, I took a shower, set 2 alarms and went to bed. I usually wake up at 7:00AM for my classes, so I set my regular 7:00AM clock alarm, but I don’t have class until 9:00AM and could really wake up at 8:00AM and be just fine. I just like to have some extra time. But since it was late, I figured I’d want an extra hour of sleep and set my phone alarm for 8:00AM.

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Another Bible Study!

It’s all thanks to my grandparents, really…

I’ve always been a very religious person, although most people don’t know it. I pray every day, turn to God with all of my problems, and am very personal when it comes to religion and how I feel about it. It’s difficult for me to talk about it because it is very personal to me, but I’m not afraid to admit that I’m a Christian.

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Bike Troubles

Today was going pretty smoothly I think…

I woke up just an hour later than my alarm, (which is fine because I set it for 2 hours before class,) because I had a nightmare that kept me up last night around 4:00AM and had already gone to sleep a little later than usual because of last night’s Movie Night. xD But, that wasn’t really that odd, or anything.

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Quite the Night

So, I had a day planned…but it didn’t quite go as I had planned…

First off, I had an alarm set for 9:00AM, but I usually don’t wake up early on days I don’t have classes. xD Tuesday’s my free day, and my roommate, Laura sleeps ’till at least noon everyday, so I don’t like to wake up early. lol

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Random Austin Fun

So, I just got back from Austin! I’d never really been before. I should be going to sleep really soon to wake up early tomorrow, but I wanted to write this first so that my blog has that hyped up feel that I’m feeling right now and probably won’t later on. xD I want to write about things right after I experience them to keep the essential feeling or whatever. lol Keepin’ it real.

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Artistic Influences

Creative, intuitive, intelligent, and inspiring, my paternal grandmother, Deborah Brooks has influenced my life greatly and continues to impact my thoughts and actions. Graduating from college with teacher certification for teaching fine arts in high school, and teaching elementary, Spanish-speaking, and special needs children, my grandmother has encouraged the determined and creative drive within me and has inspired me to pursue a degree in studio art with all-level teacher certification. Throughout my entire life, I have viewed my grandmother as an idol and have striven to better myself to reach my goals, so I, too, can someday have my own class of high school students, learning and growing with my help.

Art is a gift that I wish to bring alive in each person. Anyone can leave a mark on the world and everyone can add a splash of color to his life. With a little instruction, a stimulating challenge, and a driving purpose, paintbrushes can create worlds and pencils can bring paper to life. With a natural instinct to help and share my knowledge, I aim to unveil student’s eyes and help them find their own personal artistic voice. With the knowledge and experience gained from earning a college degree, I plan to become a high school art teacher to help the world discover the value of art. By attending a university, I will be able to sharpen my artistic talents, allow my passion to grow, and later empower others to improve themselves and add to life’s natural beauty.

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Going to Texas State!

Texas State

Well, I applied to Texas State University on November 23, 2009, trying to meet the scholarship deadline of December 15, but came across a whole lot of problems. :\ I don’t really want to go through it all, but Texas State was asking for things that my school was refusing to give me…Anyways, after many e-mails, phone calls, and application checking…the golden envelope finally arrived right before the new year.

I’ve been accepted to Texas State University in San Marcos! I will hopefully be attending this upcoming fall and will be majoring in Studio Art with All-Level Teacher Certification. Now, I just need to scrounge up all the money I can, a very difficult task…

Bobcat

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Applied for College

I applied for college last night after finishing up two essays…I’m going to Texas State! Hopefully, at least.

I’ll be attending Texas State University in San Marcos next fall to study Studio Art and earn a teacher’s degree.

My whole life I wanted to be an English teacher, but this past year or two of writing essay after essay non-stop kind of beat the love out of me. :\ But I love art just as much, so it’s all good. 😀

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Artistic Voice

Expression is everything. A person is who he is because he expresses himself to be that way. Without expression, thoughts would remain with their owners, ideas would never leave their creators’ minds, inventions would cease to be created, and art would not exist. Language would serve no purpose and would, therefore, become extinct. Without expression, people would be forced into isolation, unable to retrieve or accept information, feelings, or ideas from another person.

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Opening Innocent Eyes

Through a child’s untouched eyes, life is a different view. Colors are splattered all about, bright, vibrant, unique, and colorful. Lines run in every direction leading the eye from one interesting object to the next. To children, our planet is a wondrous sight, never a bore, and intricately beautiful, but as they grow, they gradually begin to lose this sensitive awareness. As my years have passed, my appreciation for the beauty of the world around me has developed and grown, not perished. I continue to view life through the eyes of a child, innocent, creative, and filled with wonder. With a vivid imagination, I have learned to take in my observations and add to them with my own creative style. Over the years I have relied on creativity to express my interpretation of life and to express myself. My skills have improved, my knowledge has expanded, and I have allowed my talent to shine. Art is a gift not only to the artist, but also to anyone who takes in the artist’s work, viewing his gift to the world.

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