Robo-Cop...

I've been pulling a lot more all nighters this semester.

And while I forgot to take pictures of the school-wide student show that just came down, a few things are still up greeting visitors.

Like giant 14 armed two story printing robots...

Covered in glitter.

Outhouse water fountains.

This is probably one of the most underrated projects on display... mostly because everyone walks on it. But the artist used a cylindrical tool dipped in ink to create this really ornate repetitive pattern the entire length of the hallway...

I actually really love it.

Clear waterfalls...

And I even got to catch up with the lovely and very talented Sarah Dixon.

Where she showed me some work that she's currently working on and I got to pose for some pictures.

Carrot Top...

I just found this the other day. I was feeling a little nostalgic so I thought I'd post it here. This was my audition piece for CASA. It's sort of a animated self portrait/journal of myself.

I Miss You TU...

I miss Temple. I miss the SAC. I miss J&H. I miss the security guards that talked to me as I walked into the building at 3 am, arms filled with art stuff. I miss walking through the halls of Tyler. Standing outside starring at Tyler and thinking, "wow-- I go here". I miss the smog. The crosswalk beeping. Temple Star and Temple Garden. Late night runs to 7-11. Liacorus Walk. The sun never setting on Temple University. I miss my friends. I miss the acappella disney sing-alongs most of all, because singing by myself in my room just isn't the same as it was in 324SW.

Another One Bites The Dust...

First Year of College: Check...

Not going to lie though, I'm not entirely sure I'm ready for it all to be over. Everyone here is so ready to be done and go home for the summer, and as much as I love my family and friends back home... I kinda feel as though I was just actually getting settled in with the City of Brotherly Love.  We have a love hate relationship... I love it here. I hate how little time there is to do all the things I want to do.  I hate goodbyes too. Like seriously... one of my least favorite things ever in all of the world. I try and say "see you later"--I like how that pretty much leaves it open for another reunion to occur. If I missed saying goodbye to you...I'm sorry! I'll see you next semester... but hopefully over the summer!

Last J&H breakfast with the 324 gang. 

Last dinner at the SAC. Beef Burrito Bowl.

Best Friend and Future Roommate/Best Friend at dinner.

226SW. Stripped down to the bare necessities.  I will semi-miss you room.

Running With Scissors...

Reasons Why I Love Temple:

Click Me!!!!

Reason #2334: I have unleashed my inner actor.

Reason #2335: I now have a life size paper cut out of myself...

(Video filmed and edited by my friend Keiran. Starring Caitlin and me!)

Picture of Keiran and Danny Jacobs... via Caitlin.

Zero To Hero In No Time Flat...

I missed watching Hercules with the 324 gang last night. It's ok though, we watched Power Rangers tonight. Besides, I need those long knock outs to reenergize from time to time. You know those days when you wake up relatively early and by the end of it you feel exhausted from the amount of work you've accomplished, even if you haven't accomplished all that much? That's exactly the kind of day I just had. And it isn't like I didn't get a lot accomplished, because I kind of did... it's more like I feel school narrowing down to an end and with it time running out and I can't help but be bombarded with thoughts of missing out on things to do before I leave. I think it's just nerves... that and it has been raining here for a few days. I haven't been outside for a while. Not in large increments at least. Anyways--point being-- I'm optimistic. I'm coming to terms with leaving school... because in reality it's only 4 months. 4 potentially excruciatingly long months... 4 potentially wonderful best summer of my life months. It's all in how I look at it. And seeing as how I'm not taking any summer classes, staying here is a little out of the question. Plus I miss my family. 

So for now I'm going to look forward and be positive. I'm going to be optimistic. I've learned a lot this first year of school... time to implement my knowledge back in Central PA for a little while. Wish me luck!

Update: Upon publishing this post I checked my University E-mail. Not only did I realize I forgot to turn in a Quiz today for English, but I also forgot to submit work for the student run art show, as well as the fact that I'm suppose to install things for tomorrow... only thing is, I'm suppose to go home. Stay positive... stay positive.

Spring Cleaning...

Today was an interesting day. I never went to sleep last night. I was in one of the 2D studios working on one of my finals. I finished it around 7:40 this morning. I never changed my clothes. I'm sure my friends noticed. No one said anything though.  It was raining. I went to Art History. I got an A on my paper. I needed that. I went to Einstein Brothers. Ordered a Spinach Egg sandwich with provolone, lettuce, and tomato. It was perfectly made. I went to 2D. I turned in my project. My class really liked it. My teacher... not so much. She wasn't as impressed as I thought she would be. But she sort of changed her mind when we unfolded the book. Had an individual meeting with her. It went well. Turned in my other 2D project. I'm not exactly sure where I stand in that class... but I do feel as though I learned a lot.  I came home and fell asleep from 6:30 pm to 2: 30 am. I missed dinner. I'm starving. Caitlin made me express oatmeal. Makes me think of my mom, she always makes me oatmeal.  Brianne found my iPod in her room. Oh how I've missed it. Now I can ask for a new camera for my birthday (because all my friends make fun of my 9 year old one now.) Watched two episodes of Joan of Arcadia. So full of morals. So good. It was a good day... I guess I'm still a little hung up on my 2D project. I put so much more effort into it than some of my classmates (I know this because they told me) and yet she said that she wasn't overly impressed. I guess you win some and you lose some. I should be focusing more on the fact that i got an A on my paper... keep it positive! Today was also the last day of classes! I'm a little sad about my studios ending, but ready to be done with English and Art History. Gotta start cleaning my room, the rents are coming down this weekend to help me pack. Getting up bright and early tomorrow for a foundations cleanup session... of the joys of 2nd semester coming to a close.

Currently Listening to: Muse. Song: Starlight. (Highly recommended.)

And The Beat Goes On...

Today was a rather interesting day. I spent most/all of he morning indoors. Constantly waking up, attempting to start homework, and then just ending up taking naps periodically until 4:30 in the afternoon.  I took the broad street line to City Hall. Used my free interchange to board the Market Frankfurt line. Got off at 46th Street station.  Met/befriended a young Ethiopian woman. She knew of the restaurant I was going to and pointed me in the right direction. Ate delicious Ethiopian food in West Philly. Made me think of and miss my friend Liz. (She's Ethiopian and a wonderful listener.) Met a man outdoors who shook my hand and wanted to take a group picture of us. I wish I had remembered I had my camera and would have let him use mine.  Got a Stawberry Kiweeeee smoothie at Ben and Jerry's. Went and saw an Accapella concert featuring A Choired Taste and Broad Street Line. (Temple's female and male groups). It was packed. My friend Victoria was amazing!  Proceeded to sing 90's songs and sitcom themes in Caitlin and Alex's dorm. Pretending we were in an Accapella group of our own. Mostly just pretending we could actually sing though. Watched Stardust.

Broad Street Line... doing NSYNC proud...

Spray It All Gold...

I sprayed an Arizona Ice Tea can gold today! I love Arizona Ice Tea and I love these funny glasses I got in 3D too!

Hello dear reader! It is currently nearing one of my favorite times in these 24 hours we call a day. And let me tell you--boy has it been a jam packed nonstop work work work day!  It starts off around 12:45 pm when I wake up. Now I know what you're all thinking... what a lazy bum, but just wait! I got dressed like the Flash, one of my favorite superheroes, ran all the way across campus (and by ran I mean walked rather briskly), and fortunately made it to 3D on time! For you see we went back to Flux Space and Art Making Machine where Rika has her studio and worked on assembling four large paper mache Falcon pinatas--thrilling I know. Even more thrilling was the fact that 3/4ths of my class left at 6 pm leaving 5 of us to stay there untill 10 when we finally finished everything! But I have to say I really enjoyed the space and hanging out with Paige 1, Paige 2, Greg, Maddie, and Stern! And I made a new friend in Zurksees the Art Making Machine's studio cat.  (And believe me, I'm not exactly a cat person so this was a pretty big win on  his part).  I then came back to main campus crammmmed into the backseat of Rika's car, along with 4 of my classmates. 

I thought my Catholic School friends from Harrisburg would appreciate this bus I saw parked outside of the SAC. It's the name of their school... only this ones in Philly...

Upon arriving back to campus I cleaned both the toilet and shower bathrooms because we are having a preliminary room check tomorrow! And let me just say-- my roommate and suite mates could do with enrolling in the "Ann Dunn School of Cleaning, Responsibility, and Household Chores".  Because if anyone could set them straight, it would be my mom. I have also been doing laundry periodically throughout the night just finishing my fourth, and last, load. I detest doing laundry #1-because there are never any machines available and #2-because I'm petrified my washers will never fully rinse (I had a bad experience right before I left for winter break)... Tonight my worst dreams came true when #2 occurred around 1 am  in machine 4.  But it'sok, my brother called and I talked to him for a while, which would account for why it is taking me so long to finish this post. But I love talking to him and it's always nice to hear what's going on his life. He's getting ready to graduate you know! But now, dear reader I think I'll let you go. For you see I have done all of this work and yet I have no time to rest. I have a 6 page English paper due tomorrow at 6 pm. And to date I only have an outline of my paper written. So until next time... stay positive. Relax. And I will talk to you soon.

Drawing Final progress as of last night... It's due Friday. 

Wish me luck. (I'm gonna need it.)

Obsessed with North Philly....

She is probably my best friend in the entire world. Actually--She is my best friend in the entire world. She is the only person I know I can say anything and everything around and she is still morally obligated to love me regardless.  She is my little sister. And in more ways than one I often find myself looking up to her rather than the other way around...

Today's Events:

-Loo FINALLY came to visit me at school! I am so excited.  I met her as she got off the subway with Cait and her brother, Drew. I attempted to lift her not anticipating how heavy her bag was... and failed miserably. 

-We ate dinner at the SAC.

-I introduced her to everyone!

-I finally got to fulfill a long lived dream of becoming a tour guide...

-Showed her campus. And Tyler.

-Saw a Fibers fashion show...

-Went and got Insomnia Cookies with Dee...

-Went to see "Obsessed" with Dee...

-Saw a girl throw up in her seat and everyone scatter...

-Saw a boy try and jump over a chair--and fall on his face...

-Watched Beyonce do her thing and make Dee, Laur, and I proud!

-Came home to find everyone already asleep before 1???!!!!

-Blogging then bed.

(Wish I brought my camera for even one of these events)

Tomorrow should be fun. We are just gonna see where the day takes us.

And hopefully have dinner with Mike! 

Then sending my little sister back to the 717...

(I think she's one of the few things making leaving school for the summer bearable right now)

Today=Success.

A Choired Taste...

Here's a song from tonight's charity concert.

Sung by Temple's female A'cappella group

A Choired Taste.