A recent morning started off with alt-country and a squeeky wheel, and productivity quickly went downhill.

Last summer I was able to create & explore architecture and all it's glory like mad, but this summer it has not been flowing. I know that we all hit these dry spells, it just sucks that mine happens to be right at the beginning. But I'm working on it. As soon as I finish writing this, I'm going to go read some of the articles that I've been photocopying for the last 2 days.

In addition to my studio class, I also have a history/theory class...yup, architectural theory. I side with Frank Gehry on this; "it's like talking about an emotional experience...you either get it or you don't." I find when I am lectured to about theory in great length that very simple ideas begin to seem more complicated, and they get confusing. I realize that doesn't make very much sense, but it's something I've noticed in different areas...physics was like this at times. This class needs a discussion section. I guess that's what all that free time is for... (hah!).

All-in-all, though, I'm very happy and things are going very well. I have a great studio instructor who is very motivating and interesting, and his enthusiasm is just what I need. I am thrilled to be in a program full of interesting, stimulating, and all-around enjoyable people.

We've been spoiled a bit...Tuesday-Weds this week we went to Portland, Hood River, and Timberline Lodge. We actually stayed at the Lodge! I had a lovely private room with a fluffy bed that enveloped me in the warmest, comfy-est hug a tired girl could wish for. Portland was fun; we walked around downtown, and even ended up taking some of the public transportation, which was very efficient (and accessible). Every time I go I learn more about the city and how much I like it. I think it's definitely an option post school.

I'm sure there is plenty more to update, but really I'm just working long hours in the studio, and then spending a little time poking around the apartment--cooking, cleaning and the like. I even managed to put my slow cooker to use and made a garbanzo bean chili & carrot w/parsnip soup.
Now I have about 10 meals in the freezer, yay!

Any music recommendations? I need something to listen to while I'm working. My rotation lately has included Ryan Adams latest (cold roses), The Long Winters, and Citizen Cope.