Things you never want to hear at the doctor:

I have found the number one thing you never want to hear at the doctor...are you ready?

1. "Oh, that looks horrid! It looks like some turned on a blow torch in your ear!"

Yep...that is exactly what I heard at the doctor this afternoon. Followed by a long explanation of how I have a sinus infection and a severe ear infection. Truthfully, I could've told you that! Especially after I didn't fall asleep until after 6 this morning from sharp pain in my ear. Oh dear...sometimes I wonder why I go to the doctor...Oh, that's right....for the ability they have to prescribe those little miracles in a bottle!

Well I've been since about 80 % of my spring break...classes start back tomorrow morning and I feel like I've been hit by a truck. This is not the way I planned on starting off the second half of the semester. Spring break did me more harm than good unfortunately.

This second half of the semester is going to be so busy. I apologize in advance because I know I won't be able to write as much but I'll try to squeeze in as many posts as possible.

Here's what on the agenda for the rest of the semester:

• Portfolio Reviews- This is our preliminary review before the official review at the end of the year. It will tell us where we stand and what we need to work on. I'll be spending a lot of time preparing for this.

• Midterms and papers- Self explanatory, I do believe.
  

• Projects, projects, projects- This is when things start getting busy...eep.
  

That's all for tonight....

Love. Love. Love.
Katie

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Spring break and questions for YOU!

Hello there, friends!

I'm sorry it's been so long! School is keeping me so busy this semester. Finally, I'm on spring break so I thought I'd give you a nice little organized update update on everything.

School:

• Typography- this is my "focus" class of the semester. It's essential that I get an A (or at least high B) in this class for my major. We have portfolio reviews at the end of this next fall semester that tell us whether we can continue in this major or not. Therefor, I spend most of my time focusing on this class. It's an interesting class and I'm really liking is so far so it makes things a little easier to focus on. Still a challenging class but at least I enjoy it.
  

• Drawing 2- This is probably my most challenging class of the semester. In drawing 1, it seemed like everyone in the class was in the same general skill level...it wasn't so intimidating. But in this class, there are some absolutely amazing skill levels and I'm definitely not one of those. Never the less, I'm just trying my hardest and my goal is to come out of the class with a B.
  

• Art History- this is a required class for my major and I usually dread the general education class but I'm not minding this one as much....maybe because it's art history instead of just general history. I love looking at art from different time periods :) This week I'm also going to the Frist museum and the Parthenon in Nashville for extra credit.
  

• Black and White Photography- I love this class! I absolutely love developing my own film and prints in the darkrooms. It's so addicting. The only down side is how time consuming it is. Taking the pictures can take anywhere from 1-3 hours depending on the assignment and then developing and printing takes at least 5 hours. So usually I have to devote Sundays to this which is most unfortunate.
  

That's my semester thus far. :) Busy but going good. Hopefully I'll get some pictures of some of my projects on here and/or facebook soon.

As far as weight loss goes, I'm still in a weird spot. I've lsot around 7 pounds total since the beginning of January. This isn't bad but it's still frustrating that I've already hit a plateau. I'm determined to overcome it this time though... I'm continuing to work out at least 3 times a week and now adding some strength training in.

My goal for March is to just get past this plateau. I don't care if I just get 1 pounds past it, it's a start. :)

I'm starting to realize that although that "jump start" in January was nice, it's not going to be that easy to get it off. I'm going ot have to work hard for this and I'm ready.

Alrighty...that's the updates for this week :)

Now two questions for YOU!

1. Where is a cheap vacation place for me and some girl friends to go this summer? We really want to get away this summer and just have a few days of fun that's also affordable. Anyone have any ideas?

2. I'm thinking I need to get my hair cut....any ideas? I'm not going any shorter than my shoulders. I needs something other than just the same simple hair I have now. :) drastic layers? sweepy bags? ideas anyone?

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