Author: Chetara

SO TRUE.

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Seriously. Describes me to a T. I think that was why I had such a hard time figuring out my major, because I wanted to do everything. I wanted to learn about photography, philosophy, costume design, art history, cinematography, journalism, poetry… I saw a movie about a woman who had like 22 (probably a lot less) bachelors degrees. I thought about modeling my life after her, but decided that might be a little crazy.

Read it and weep. Or smile.

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So I’m not going to apologize any more when I take a hiatus, since it might turn out to be a regular thing. I’d planned on updating every other day (on average) but so far it looks like I’ll be every day for a few days, a week off, every day for a few days, a week off… ah well.

Bullet points:

  • I started a new job (don’t get excited) but I’m looking for something else. Something in retail, or at a restaurant. The problem is I need something full time. I could take on multiple part time-jobs, but it’s not ideal. I did it the last few years (last year I juggled 5 classes and 2 jobs.) and it’s actually not as hard as it sounds, but if I could find something full-time that would  be preferable.
  • I got a new couch! It’s ugly, but comfy. I was going to buy a slip-cover but then I realized they’re kind of expensive.
    • That makes 4 major items of furniture that I’ve gotten for free. Not shabby.
  • I added a new project to this site. You should check it out. It’s not actually new, I did it last year, but I was going through old projects and remembered how much I liked that one.
    • I am working on redoing the icons on the main port page, so they’re more cohesive. So far I haven’t finished a design I’m really happy with, but when I do I will update them all at once.

I got a new printer in August (for my birthday) from my grandmother, and not-so-tech-savvy-me can’t set it up. It’s wireless, which I’ve never used before, but I followed all the instructions when I was setting it up and everything looks right- but it won’t print. It has something to do with connecting to the network. I talked to a Kodak rep for 3 hours while he talked me through different solutions, and still nothing.

Shifting topics, I think I need to map out the next 5 years of my life. There are things I know I want- a creative job in advertising or design, grad school, possibly moving West, the peace corps- but I don’t know the order. I only really want to know what the next step is going to be. If you have any suggestions, leave them in a comment :)

Shift again- we don’t have a kitten yet, but maybe very soon. I found a few on Craigslist that I’m waiting to hear back on. We need one to eat our mice. I haven’t seen them, but they leave signs. All over the place. And they ate Lisa’s chocolate.

Til next time,

-C

To shoot, or not to shoot?

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Click here. You’ll thank me. Make sure you watch to the end and select an option. And get creative when you do what it asks you to do.

SPOILER: An example of really amazing advertising. Similar to Subservient Chicken, but does it one better because it actually demonstrates the benefit of the product. This is what all interactive advertising strives to be: memorable.

On losing things

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Each time I move somewhere new, I always manage to lose something important. Usually it’s my keys. Sophomore year it was my ID that I needed to get into my dorm. Sometimes it’s my glasses (not a problem anymore as I have multiple pairs). This year it’s my keys again. I have another set; the pair I lost were my neighbors which he holds on to in the event one of us is locked out.

I’ve looked high and low, and can’t find them. I’m certain they’re in the apartment, but I’m out of places to check.

-C