Showing posts with label design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label design. Show all posts

May 13, 2012

quarter life crisis.

That's how I've felt lately.  My younger self wouldn't have imagined me going through some of these things, I'm sure.  Looking back,  it seemed I had things so much more pulled together.  I doubt I thought that way then!  Good grades, wonderful friends, sports that I loved, jobs that I didn't mind working at.  College and post grad life gave me a failed class, broken relationships, an unfortunate internship, impulsive purchases, huge responsibilities, financial strain, a crazy sleep schedule, a crappy eating routine, random day jobs just to pay the bills, and messing up... again and again.  And now I'm supposed to know what I want to do with my life?!  It certainly seemed like my younger self had it all planned out.  However, that's a lot to throw at someone upon graduation, or four months after no less.  And I know I'm not alone.  I wouldn't be surprised if every 20-something felt like this for a good portion of this decade.  I'm not trying to be whiney, just honest.  Life has thrown me some sour lemons over the past year I have never experienced before.  But I'm hoping this "crisis" is on it's last breath.  Don't get me wrong, I've also had incredible experiences that I would not change.  I truly have some great memories I hope never get tarnished rolling around with all those sour lemons in my head.  Anyway, things are actually beginning to look up and I'm excited for the fun adventures awaiting this summer.  These are some things that have kept me busy lately.

- Elyse, Collyn, and myself helped my sister make a film for one of her college major classes.
- I moved out of my studio apartment and moved into a historic house in Eastown, GR.
- I now have 4 roommates, and 2 kittymates... and the occasional bat, which I hope I never actually encounter.
- My things are 82.5% unpacked and where they are supposed to be.
- Moo had an expensive little stint in the hospital because he was basically stressed out about the move.
- He's now doing much better and I'm pretty sure is in love with his new kitty roomie, Bean.
- I recently finished the 1st Janet Evanovich book, One for the Money, and am now on Two for the Dough.  It's a great series and a fun read but I'm not sure I can keep this up for 16+ more?!

And... drumroll please... the biggest news so far...
- I was just offered a full time design position at the company I worked for while in school- first big girl job!  Plus, handed to me on a silver platter by the people I loved working with four short months ago.
- Therefore, I have officially put in my 2 weeks at my part time day job and am super pumped for this new opportunity!

So, once again, my excuses for neglecting the social networks lately.  Until next time!

sneeky peek of my new room

April 22, 2012

a letter a day- Z


Z!  I'm done, 26 letter sketches!

Now, it's quite obvious I didn't hit my 26 consecutive days. But, I am very pleased with the outcome. I didn't abandon the idea, I still finished; and I do believe overall my sketches improved. So I'm pretty excited about that. The little staples on this guy are barely holding on; it has been loved. And to think I was going to just let it sit on my bookshelf for all eternity. Be on the lookout for another post to wrap this project up... stop motion recap?... I think so.


March 31, 2012

hold up.

Look what I stumbled across today!

Artist, Lisa Congdon, made a new years resolution of drawing type every day of 2012! I am envious of her persistance and determination. I mean compared to 26 days... geez. Anyway, just thought I'd share. You can check out her daily project and blog here.

March 27, 2012

a letter a day- S

Thank you S for bringing me back.  Dedicated to our fine feathered (and furry) friends.


What a fuzzy, furry, feathery, hairy spread. Remember drawing V birds with your grama when you were like 5? Me too. Good times.



March 12, 2012

productivity.

This past week just felt crazy.  Silly mistakes, inspiring meetings, running from one thing to the next.  Surprisingly though I had a pretty productive weekend.  I finished all my laundry Saturday morning, tidied up my clothes area, worked on freelance, and finally finished some thank you cards.

Now, I've mentioned before that procrastination is in my blood, so let's just accept and move on from that point.  These are thank you cards to my family... from graduation.  Noooo not for my birthday in January, or Christmas, but my college graduation.  But hey they are done now & will be in their hands very soon.

You know how some projects take way longer than you plan for?  (like all projects, riiight?)  These cards sort of fall into that category.  I had a general idea of how I wanted them to look, but as I went along I kept realizing I needed more materials.  So I went to the store 3 times this weekend just for this project- 3 times!  Ridiculous.  Trip #1: I knew I needed to buy some envelopes.  Trip #2: Then I realized I didn't have the paper I wanted to print on.  Trip #3: THEN my printer decided to run out of ink on my first try.  I was so irritated.  Getting new printer ink really ruffles my feathers, because I never feel like it lasts as long as they claim.  So I finally finished.  Handmade cards in a weekend.





helping...




right?  :]



So how about those letters?  Yeah I miss them too.  S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, & Z coming soon!

February 25, 2012

February 6, 2012

a letter a day- M

Guess what M is? M is the 13th letter of the alphabet... halfway done!



Also, for your enjoyment: Moo the hipster kitteh!


February 3, 2012

a letter a day- J

J to the rescue!

This letter officially trumps the unfortunate-ness that is I. It deserves a pink background.