Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but it sure makes the rest of you lonely.
– Charlie BrownTake a look around
It pays to look back and reflect upon yourself every once in a while. I feel I’ve learnt many things ever since I joined Architecture. I’ve never done models before, I can’t draw properly. Look at me now, my Primer 2 model was pretty decent aye, at least it didn’t fall apart on it’s own like my Primer 1 model. Fast forward to my current Eco-House model.. hey it stands! It has a detachable 1st & 2nd storey too! Interactive eh? I couldn’t draw, but now at least my one-point perspectives are understandable.
The work load is heavy, no doubt about that. Ask any Architecture student, Architorture, some call it. But it isn’t unmanageable. I’ve my NAFA classes, Dip Plus classes, Photography outings, guitar, badminton, basketball, and the list goes on. My schedule’s even tighter, but still, it’s manageable with proper time management. On that note, it’s one skill I’ve yet to grasp. ”When it’s time to work, work hard. When it’s time to play, play hard.” I’ve heard this line countless times, yet it always seems to enter through one ear and out the other.
I shall try to manage my time well, and this time, I’ll make it count for something. I’m tired of saying “I’ll try, I’ll try” or ”I’ll call, I won’t fall asleep” when in the end, I just let it slip my mind and fall asleep. Sure yeah, I can say that I was tired. But if I said it, I have to do it. That’s what being mature means. That old attitude of mine has brought anger, pain and disappointment to myself and those around me. I don’t want that to happen ever again. It’s time to grow up.
Architecture isn’t all that bad. I destress in class by laughing to Gordon’s non-stop shooting of expletives. How he manages to fit expletives in almost every sentence, I’ll never and won’t want to know.
Whoa, it’s been some time since I’ve typed so much. Well, that happens when I think a lot.
Time flies, it’s already 2am and I’ve to wake up later at 630am.
Good night then,
Aaron.
Tiring
Assignment 1 – “Extraordinary Out Of The Ordinary -Architecture & Me”
You are required to capture with your digital camera photographs of what is “Extraordinary Out Of The Ordinary” as a theme and concept. In addition, you are to take 2 “self-portrait” photos. The subject matter is Architecture. Take 2 shots of an interesting exterior architectural scene in both day and night, and 2 shots of an interesting interior scene in both day and night. The day and night shots must be from the same angle. But you may take different buildings for exterior or interior shots. Record down your thoughts and reflections on how you choose the scene, and how they were shot. Take as many shots as you like and out of the whole lot, choose the best 4 photographs that represent the theme “Extraordinary Out Of The Ordinary - Architecture” and 2 self-portrait photographs to represent “This Is Who I Am”.
My recent photography trip to Clarke Quay was fun, though it was a pity that I couldn’t make it for the night photography due to my NAFA class. I’ll be back!
Later in the morning, I shall drag myself off my bed with my heavy eyelids and set out for Haji Lane & Arab Street - I’ll have to ask around for directions, poor me. There, I’ll attempt to find a nice angle to take day photography shots. Thereafter, I’ll be back at the new office to direct the IT guy. Because of him, I have to come all the way back. Oh well.
If I do find a nice angle, I’ll go back there again for night photography. Really hope I’ll find one. If I still have time, I’ll head for St Andrew’s Cathedral. Flickr’s interior and exterior shots are stunning. Finally, if I really really do still have time, I’ll go over to Hotel 1929 at 50 Keong Saik Road.
Phew it’s going to be a long day tomorrow.
Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings. And once you have achieved a state of happiness, you must never become lax about maintaining it. You must make a mighty effort to keep swimming upward into that happiness forever, to stay afloat on top of it.
– Elizabeth GilbertToday must be the worst day of my life, seriously. Feel like shit. Disappointed. Everything’s just gone down the drain. Never lost it like I did today.
First round of night photographyyy! (: most of the pictures weren’t that great, so again, there’re only 3 :p
