Steph (
thenerdygirl) wrote2015-09-09 11:29 am
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Hit those books!
My problem, in gif form:

...Although, it does seem like the opposite of a problem. I went to the public library on my morning break and I restrained myself to four books this time, one for crocthing, one for watercolouring painting, one for psychology, and one that's kinda psychology but also about being organized. Sidebar, it's so awesome the public library is right next to the university library I work; all my book needs in one place! Or course, it makes it super tempting to take out too many books at one time.
There's always so much I want to do but it can be such a challenge to focus. It's like once I start planning my mind goes in a million directions at once, it's hard to sit down and say "This is what I'm going to do and this is how I'm going to do it". The only times I've ever seen to have much luck is when I did the 101 things in 1001 days challenge twice. The first time I managed to get 56 out of 101, the second time it was about 70+ out of 101, so who knows? Maybe if I did it again I'd get the full 101 things completed. I've been toying around with the idea of doing another list.
One thing I would add would be learning how to paint with watercolours. I did learn a little back in university but it was briefly touched on in a drawing class. Funny enough, in the two years of painting classes I did for my degree we never once had a class on watercolours. The focus was almost solely on oil with brief classes in encaustic painting and using gouache. Using acrylic wasn't encouraged which I always felt was pretty stupid and outdated of our professors....and I'm starting to delve into an art school rant apparently. Better stop before this gets two extra paragraphs. Suffice to say, I wished we had done more with other paint types.
All the hustle and bustle on campus has gotten me thinking about my days as a student. On days like today I think "Oh I envy the students. So much energy, so much to look forward to". Then there are other days when I look at my student loan payments, remember exams & assignments, and think "Yeah, I'm so glad I'm finished".

...Although, it does seem like the opposite of a problem. I went to the public library on my morning break and I restrained myself to four books this time, one for crocthing, one for watercolouring painting, one for psychology, and one that's kinda psychology but also about being organized. Sidebar, it's so awesome the public library is right next to the university library I work; all my book needs in one place! Or course, it makes it super tempting to take out too many books at one time.
There's always so much I want to do but it can be such a challenge to focus. It's like once I start planning my mind goes in a million directions at once, it's hard to sit down and say "This is what I'm going to do and this is how I'm going to do it". The only times I've ever seen to have much luck is when I did the 101 things in 1001 days challenge twice. The first time I managed to get 56 out of 101, the second time it was about 70+ out of 101, so who knows? Maybe if I did it again I'd get the full 101 things completed. I've been toying around with the idea of doing another list.
One thing I would add would be learning how to paint with watercolours. I did learn a little back in university but it was briefly touched on in a drawing class. Funny enough, in the two years of painting classes I did for my degree we never once had a class on watercolours. The focus was almost solely on oil with brief classes in encaustic painting and using gouache. Using acrylic wasn't encouraged which I always felt was pretty stupid and outdated of our professors....and I'm starting to delve into an art school rant apparently. Better stop before this gets two extra paragraphs. Suffice to say, I wished we had done more with other paint types.
All the hustle and bustle on campus has gotten me thinking about my days as a student. On days like today I think "Oh I envy the students. So much energy, so much to look forward to". Then there are other days when I look at my student loan payments, remember exams & assignments, and think "Yeah, I'm so glad I'm finished".
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Heh, I know that feeling. Before I moved out here, I worked at a university and whiled away many a day waxing nostalgic for my student days. Now I've actually gone back to being a student again, the reality is more like "I'm too old for this ****!".
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And ah, painting. I always wished I could do it but I just don't have the patience to learn. I stick with my pencil sketches and rare digital paintings, but again, applaud you for giving it a go. Watercolour is so beautiful. If you do paint anything, you should show us here! I'd love to see it :)
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Thanks, if I follow through and get any pieces completed I will certainly post pictures :D
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I've started taking out less books at a time to try and remedy that but I also need to start setting time aside in my routine where I can read without distractions.
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I feel the same way about students... It all looks exciting, but I am also glad I'm finished! It would take a lot for me to commit to being a student in school again. BLAH.
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I think I'd only go back if library sciences was offered at my campus but sadly, it's not offered anywhere on the island and I'm not interested in moving anytime soon.
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I've always admired people who can paint watercolors. My aunt just started doing that and I'm amazed at what she does. You should do it!
I was an English major in college and look back at all the great poets we didn't study and wonder why? It's hard to see how they come up with their syllabi and courses sometimes. :p
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We have people at the university who put in beautiful watercolours in the library exhibition every year. That's partly why I want to try it.
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That sounds like a good mix of books! Are you new to crocheting, or is this something you've done before?! I've tried but suck. I think I want to get into SEWING. I have this idea I should make my own clothes. I imagine it would not go well. I'm NOT handy.
Painting with watercolours sounds interesting! If you are already a painter/artsy, I imagine it would be a neat new medium.
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