My girlfriend’s mom sent me the biggest freaking care package. AND a second smaller one. So now I’m drinking my organic Tazo Chai with organic soy almond milk and organic Trader Joe’s honey out of the Legend of Zelda Nintendo World NY mug Rachel bought me.
My expression is like that because I pulled an all nighter, slept most of the afternoon/evening, and am about to do some more work. But I’m happy because this tea will get me through the night.
Thank you Mrs. Hoerner for being a goddess and a savior. And Thank you Rachel because I use this mug more than anything I brought to college.
This is a sample of my project for Experimental Audio due Monday. I need it done by tomorrow night and have worked myself into a wall. I like where it’s going, but I’m not sure how it ends.
Update: I raised the volume of the printer at the beginning 1.6dB.You can stop panicking now. It’s all better.
Update^2: I started playing with the panning and it’s kinda disorienting. I love it.
Dear God, what have I become?
I made a spreadsheet that maps out my general weekly schedule so I can more efficiently determine the best times to study, do homework, relax, etc.
It’s color-coded.
It’s by the hour.
So I keep hearing about a girl that goes to my school who goes by the name of “Heather Feather.” Apparently she is the most majestic stoner and is slowly becoming a living legend. There’s not much else I can say, but I’ll keep the world updated if I spot the illusive Heather Feather.
Good morning. Saying goodbye to California.
I’m boarding a plane to New York for college today. It’s really weird and I’m not sure if I fully understand how different it is oing to be. I’m surprisingly calm, but that will probably change a lot today. It’s going to be an emotional roller coaster. But I am very excited to finally start school! It’s been a long time coming!
Well I have to go make sure I have everything I need packed. What am I going to wear today?
Future Roommate(s): Whomever They May Be
Syracuse’s housing process is entirely random. No compatibility questionare, no school/major grouping, nothing like that. Knowing my luck, I’m going to get some ass hole full ride basketball kid who parades around the dorm nude and listens to nothing but Nickelback.
I actually had to google “Nickelback” because I didn’t know if I was spelling it right. I didn’t. I’ve never been so proud of my terrible spelling skills.
I just reassured my mother I will have self control at crazy frat parties using a reference from the NES Legend of Zelda as a metaphor.
Just give me my college degree now. I can achieve anything.
College visit #2: Ithaca College
Ithaca College was actually really rad. I did not expect that. It was by far the cleanest school I’ve ever visited, and the film facilites were nice! The campus was really modern, which I didn’t think I’d like, but it was nice. But I could count the non-caucasian students on two hands. There was almost no diversity. And everyone seemed very normal. No outrageous kids, little originality. But out of everyone I talked to, no one was rude or unfriendly, so that was cool too. Also, I felt like I was at a ski logde resort the whole time.
If anything, Ithaca wins most improved. I expected little to nothing and actually had a great visit. Cool school indeed.
College visit #1: Syracuse University
I was actually really surprised with this school. It was gorgeous, the people were so friendly, and I can actually see myself happily living there for four years. However, when it came down to the specificities of my department, I was honestly a little disappointed. The film facilities seemed weak to me. I got to sit in on a class, which was cool because I got to sit at a table with the class of eight and the professor (who was a big, burley, bearded Czechoslovakian man) and discuss two of the student’s films. I was asked for my thoughts and everyone was pretty speechless. I compared a shot to mathematical fractals and other stuff like that. Compared to the students’ (who were all Juniors) analysis, I felt far superior… which I didn’t like. The professor just kinda agreed with what I said and I felt praise, which was cool initially, but looking back I realize I want to be challenged as a film student. It’s no good being a big fish in a small pond.
In summation, The school was rad aesthetically and socially, however the department I would be involved in seemed to lack challenge and drive. I want competition. I want to be told I am wrong, then debate my argument until I make a persuasive case. Also, the surrounding area was pretty rural, which isn’t my forté.
If I end up there, I would be pretty happy. I think there is a better fit though. We’ll see where this goes!
Colleges
Accepted:
- Cal State University Northridge (CA)
- San Francisco State University (CA)
- Ithaca College (NY)
- Hofstra University (NY)
- Syracuse University (NY)
Rejected:
- San Diego State University (CA)
Pending:
- Pratt Institute (NY)
I am so freaking happy right now. Waiting on you, Pratt! Show me what you got!
