Grades

I found out that I got a C- in my Making Ideas Visible class. That means I have to repeat it. I'm a bit more than disappointed but because I want to be a great graphic designer, I'm taking it on the chin. Getting my MFA is really important to me and if I have to repeat the class to do so, I will. I'm not turning tail and running from it.

It's a really uncomfortable place to be though. I have always had really good grades so this hits me deep. I was going through so much on an emotional level this semester so I'm keeping that in mind. I don't want to make this a failure but an opportunity to learn more. Here's hoping.

Imagination

This came to me in an email this morning. It seemed so profound because I feel like my imagination has left me as of late. I want my creativity back. The stress of daily life has eroded it and I need it. So that means finding a way to dispel all the stress I'm feeling. That means going back to daily meditation.

The semester is over!

The semester is over and now I await my final grades. I feel fairly confident that I passed the Type Forms class but I'm cutting it really close with Making Ideas Visible. I worked my ass off this past week or two redoing my virtual catalog for that class and even print, bound, and shipped it twice. I made changes after expressing it out on Monday so I did again on Tuesday. In my haste, I forgot to take pictures of either and of course, we have to post them as one of our last assignments. If I get a C, I'll pass so I'm saying a prayer to the Goddess. I do not want to pay $2400 to take it again.

Grad school is expensive and so much work but I'm so glad I'm doing it. I've already learned more than I could have imagined and it's just going to get better as I get further into the program. In the end, I'll have an MFA and will be so proud of myself. So prayers are welcome for a passing grade!