I got my E3 badge in the mail today. Whoohoo! Can't wait. I have a feeling this is going to be a big year! I anticipate some huge announcements from the big three, but we'll see. I honestly expect Microsoft and Sony to do something big to try to compete with the Wii. Good luck, kids. I'm excited to be there and get the first glimpse of the new and big things.

In other news, I'm going to be scarce for several days. We're going road tripping! We're hitting Bryce Canyon and maybe the Grand Canyon. I'm also competing in an irish dance competition on Saturday in Arizona, so wish me luck!

Hope everyone is having a great summer so far!

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Wow, where did that semester go? It's over and done. Kinda sad, though. I never wanted the head painting class to end. It was by far my favourite class at the Y. My color theory improved so much, as well as speed. I have one more painting from that class I want to post. Near future, k?

Anyway, I've been a bit scarce, but it's been so busy with work and all. I'll have a little more time for personal arts now that summer break is here (I'll have classes, but not for a few weeks). Right now my plan is to take 3 summer courses and two in the fall. I'll probably walk this August seeing as there's a real possibility of leaving Utah for grad school. *sigh*

Hope to see y'all a little more often. And *prismadragonfly, I promise I haven't forgotten!

Oh oh oh, one last thing. During the last few days I've been browsing youtube as a means of stress relief (oh finals...) and I came across this clip from Cirque du Soleil's Varekai. I've seen this before, but I now appreciate the incredible acting and stage presence these guys have. The grass pants bloke has the best expressions. I thought I'd share it. Enjoy:

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Well, school has been back in session for a entire week already, and despite the lack of classes it was still a busy holiday break. Some big things have happened at work that kind of...well...change everything.

I was planning to graduate at the end of this semester, but that's not going to happen anymore. After an offer at work and a week of prayerful thinking, I decided to accept...I guess you could call it a promotion?...Anyway, I'm working twice as much as I was before (doubled my hours) and getting paid a quite a bit more as well. Nummy.

I'm still going to finish school (I'm sooo close), so I'm taking three classes this semester, a few in the summer, and possibly one or two in the fall. So what's going on this semester?

Senior Film Development-- A must have for seniors. And I actually get to attend dailies this semester. Hooray.

Art History-- The first half. The problem is the time of day and the ever-lulling voice of the professor. "He just kept talking in one, long, incredibly unbroken sentence moving from topic to topic so that no one had the chance to interrupt...it was really quite hypnotic." -Captain Picard

Painting the Human Head-- So far the only thing I've learned is that I suck pretty bad. Hopefully it will get better once I brush up on my color theory.

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I am officially engulfed in finals. Please pardon my absence (not that I'm here that often er anything). I rejoice in the fact that this is my second to last finals week ever.

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I've got another cold. I finally get over the other one only to have my immune system compromised again. Am I not eating right or what? Needless to say, I'm annoyed.

We're getting too close to finals to play this game.

I hereby impeach my immune system. Vitamin C, chaaaaarge!

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