Login
Forgot Password?

OR

Login with Google Login with Twitter Login with Facebook
  • Join
  • Profiles
  • Groups
  • SuicideGirls
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Shop
Vital Stats

bean

Los Angeles

Member Since 2003

Followers 393 Following 315

  • Everything
  • Photos
  • Video
  • Blogs
  • Groups
  • From Others

Monday Oct 20, 2003

Oct 20, 2003
0
  • Facebook
  • Tweet
  • Email
It's done. I've finished. The monkey that's been on my back for the past 6-ish years has been cast off...at least temporarily.

My school has a really competetive, small but highly accomplished graphic design BFA program. They let in only 20-25 students every year, and those students all take the same classes at the same time for the next 2 years. Until you get into the BFA program, you're technically a "pre-graphic design" major, which means if you graduate without going through the program, you'll have a basic BA in general art with an emphasis in graphic design, which isn't quite as good (I know, it's not about the degree, but the education isn't as good, the quality of work isn't as refined, and the contacts aren't as strong as in the BFA program). So if you work really, really hard, you can get through your lower-level stuff in 3 years, submit your portfolio in the 4th year, and get out in a total of 6 years.

I took 4 semesters off, and went part-time for much of the time I've been there, so this is my 8th year. I guess I didn't take it as seriously as I should have because I was too busy getting married, and I thought the job I have would turn into a good design job. Well, the marriage thing didn't work, and I spend more time writing code than designing anything, so I got serious about school.

I've spent more sleepless nights and had more panic attacks stressing over my portfolio than I can count over the past 5 or 6 years. No matter how care free I was; no matter how far ahead I was on all my other work, the thought was always in the back of my head, "I could be working on my portfolio right now." ...and today, I submitted it. All the other students, and several of the professors all tell me I'll get in, but I'm still not sure. If I don't, it's not bad because I've got one more shot in the spring, and I'll get in for sure then. But it's just weird to not have that looming over me.

---------------------------------------
Tonight: I'm forgoing the Babyland show I was going to go to in order to go drink heavily with some of the other sleep-deprived, worn out BFA applicants. smile

Tomorrow: I find out whether I can really relax for a bit or if I have to pull myself together and get back to work on my portfolio.

Wednesday: My favorite bar in Hollywood, to celebrate my birthday (after midnight), and hopefully my acceptance into the aforementioned program. I'm expecting lots of bites.

Thursday: My birthday. Calmer, mellower...I might invite some friends over...not sure yet.

Friday: The real almost-birthday event. Dinner at a hip little joint in hollywood, a club which is either going to be supercool or supersucky but should be fun regardless because those wacky SGLA kids know how to have a good time, and miscellaneous mischief. Hopefully some decadence and debauchery too, but it's not looking like that sort of night, so I won't keep my hopes up.

-------------------------------------
Oh!!!! ...and I might be going on a road trip to SF next month with some of the other Long Beach kids!!!!

biggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin
-------------------------------------

kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull kiss skull

-bean!
VIEW 9 of 9 COMMENTS
rawr_ima_monster:
excellent,
-mission accomplished.
Dave
Edit:
PS: I've been wanting to get back ujp to San Fran for a long time now. So far there's been 2 cancelled trips since prom.
If it's at all possible with me having to go to michigan for a week on thanksgiving, maybe I'll see if I can hook that up.

[Edited on Oct 21, 2003 2:17PM]
Oct 21, 2003
starbaby:
I may be there Wednesday, it depends on whether I'm taking my mom to see TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE yet. Or maybe I'll try to catch an early show or something.

I know Angry Johnny wants to go too...so chances are we'll be there.

Plus I couldn't miss the celebration right? smile
Oct 21, 2003

More Blogs

  • 02.07.13
    9

    Thursday Feb 07, 2013

    Little stupid things bother me and make me want to comment on article…
  • 01.14.13
    6

    Monday Jan 14, 2013

    So, I started a new group. Here's the details: Do you like innovati…
  • 10.23.12
    9

    Tuesday Oct 23, 2012

    Read More
  • 08.25.12
    12

    Saturday Aug 25, 2012

    Pineapple. Sriracha. Tacos. bean!
  • 04.21.12
    4

    Saturday Apr 21, 2012

    Read More
  • 01.19.12
    19

    Friday Jan 20, 2012

    Read More
  • 08.02.11
    17

    Wednesday Aug 03, 2011

    The other day, I bought Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo on DVD, because…
  • 04.04.10
    46

    Sunday Apr 04, 2010

    Read More
  • 03.10.10
    15

    Wednesday Mar 10, 2010

    I like trance. There, I said it. I feel better now. Seriously, I'…
  • 12.25.09
    19

    Friday Dec 25, 2009

    Read More

We at SuicideGirls have been celebrating alternative pin-up girls for:

23
years
10
months
4
days
  • 5,509,826 fans
  • 41,393 fans
  • 10,327,617 followers
  • 4,597 SuicideGirls
  • 1,114,979 followers
  • 14,936,349 photos
  • 321,315 followers
  • 61,433,611 comments
  • Join
  • Profiles
  • Groups
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Shop
  • Help
  • About
  • Press
  • LIVE

Legal/Tos | DMCA | Privacy Policy | 18 U.S.C. 2257 Record-Keeping Requirements Compliance Statement | Contact Us | Vendo Payment Support
©SuicideGirls 2001-2025

Press enter to search
Fast Hi-res

Click here to join & see it all...

Crop your photo