http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x58z2a_justice-stress-official-video_music
I have been awake for 29 hours and counting. I have three days to finish my project. I am obligated to attend a dance recital, a musical performance, a birthday party, and my own concert for my acappella group. On top of this my mother is visiting Sunday. Bring it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CeTyIWiBc4
I just diagrammed out my final presentation poster, so over the weekend my goal is to fill it out and have it completed by Monday (fingers crossed!). Currently, I'm trying to calm myself down as I have an interview in approximately an hour. This is basically make it or break it for me for the summer (I like that show, it's so melodramatic!). If I can't snag this job I could get kicked out of my place by the end of May! A college student should not have to deal with this kind of stress but alas this is what happens. At least tonight I'm going to Tiesto! Yes, I had the money to do so, I bought the ticket when I got financial aid. I can't wait, he's one of my favorite DJs of all time and I know I'm going to pull some crazy shapes on that dance floor. One of my favorite songs off his newest album, Kaleidoscope, is "Escape Me" ft. CC Sheffield. I'd have to say that is my mindset right now - just to have an escape from reality for approximately 6 hours after which I return brighter and better than ever!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4WpOCueL3M
I would have to say this song is very accurate as to how I feel in my social life. But alas, I have little time for that right now :/
In terms of design, it seems like the class has come to the conclusion that our professor is a crazy old man who has little semblance of what is relevant concerning the work that we are doing. In this light, for our redevelopment of San Antonio, we have chosen to create an overall district map that will give some semblance to our design changes and goals for the area. Along with this, we have created color schemes for each district within the area so everything will look nice, professional, etc. so I wonder how this will work with my new design. Think of tiles all over that give the semblance of water. In my review my idea of color was shot down by my professor, but I'll never give up on it. Colors may fade, but the idea behind this is to give the building value and culture. This is in spite of what my Site Design teacher, David Heymann, says about architects lacking culture - just because Loos decided to be such a polarizing person in an article does not mean it is true. Especially coming from a Hispanic background, to say I have no culture is insulting! Anyway, the inspiration behind my building is the importance of water in San Antonio and the courtyard which the building surrounds will contain a fountain and work as a point of axis between the different areas. OOOoooooohhh I can't wait to show up with my poster and everyone be >_> wtf. Ah, I really need to kick ass on this thing.
Also, one of my classmates created a twitter for our Site Design class. There's only three more lectures left, but everything posted so far is golden: http://twitter.com/HeymannSays
Architecture - At this rate, I'm going to have a B- in Construction and that is frustrating. Luckily, my TA is a very nice guy so it's time for some schmoozing (as much as I regret it) but I'd very much like a straight B. In approximately 8 hours I'll have a building review for Design, which I think will go well enough. I'm not worried about it, I just need to have things to show so it should be fine. It brings up a good point - in working with computers and drawings the best work is done through a hybrid approach. It's silly to think in scientific terms such as "hybrid vigor," but it fact it is actually true! It gives you the feel of work that has been done by hand with the accuracy of a computer. That and I hate drawing scale figures and trees (always get flack for them).
Marching Band - Another Day
