There isn't a whole lot going on to talk about.

School has been (somewhat) raping my soul... I feel like I need to do well there, but so many issues at home have been impairing my ability to actually work on them (things like people in the house INTENTIONALLY shutting power off when I'm trying to work on projects, all right... wtf) While I know that I need to get through just another year and a half, it feels like this first year probably should have been the easiest. I feel like I'm moving into the brunt of everything, and worried that my workload will exceed the time limits I have for myself.

Keep in mind that in order to keep going to art school, one must be able to afford it. If I can't pay for supplies, I can't create the projects to hand in to get the good grades to continue getting paid to take courses... because I could never afford the classes on my own, so I look to grants, scholarships and loans.

And with the economy, folks... -_-;

But yes. I wish there were an easy fix, a way for me to not live where I do. The only time I'm able to get things done is during the mid-late afternoon and evening. Unfortunately, that's the majority of my class schedule, so I'm forced to try and do the work during the day, which doesn't fly with... other members of the family that reside in this household.

It's a rock.
It's a hardplace.
It's a me, Mario.

I'll persevere, but it's going to take some time to figure out how to navigate the gauntlet whilst blindfolded.

In other news, I'm extraordinarily thankful (thankful to my utmost, even!) that I have the support and care of my very close friends, of which there aren't many I have many acquaintances, true - but those persons I call friend are countable really, on my hands. And they've been what's held the quivering mass of psyche that is trying to survive together. So thank you for that, guys. I really do appreciate it...

Even though the majority of you won't even see this message... somehow that makes it better to me.

So yes, you're getting pictures here and there, but not a whole lot of art from me. I know, I'm sorry for that.

Things will pick up again in time.
Oh and hey, my birthday is coming up soon. Anyone who would be down with getting me a subscription? I'd just think you were really cool
I haven't had a subscription for awhile, now. I miss it, kinda, hehe.

Anyway

Just wanted to update anyone that cared to know...
I'm alive
doing mostly well
totally twitterpated
also frustrated in a different manner
and wanting to just be over and done with school... and move on to brighter things,

To work
not toil.

Isn't that everyone's goal?

Nat Fisher
2009

This quarter makes me cry.

That is all.

If I end up failing stuff, I'll retake it, for sure.

And end up another quarter in -_-;;;

Been far too busy.
It's been taking a bit of a toll on my psyche. We'll cross our fingers and hope this quarter goes much better than it has started out -_-;

Expect an update with the Alton pictures - they finally got onto my computer. When I have time, I'll tweak the ones I need to and get as much as I can up here (that I find artistic)... so, yeah. Granted, it's all shot with the power shot, so I certainly didn't get some shots that I probably could have... but hey, it was just about three days. I had fun

Other Photo opportunities arising in the next few weeks:

1. Renaissance Faire

2. (maybe) Forest Preserve? Random buildings? When I go out to see (Which I need to set up

3. Galesburg, IL (to visit Amy, Steve, Cat Stevens, and Charlie! YAY!)

4. Whenthehellever I get out back to Blo-No. (I smell a trip coming up so that I can has girl time.

anyway... just needed to update. That's about it for now. It's incredibly late.

is what I'm currently in right now. I haven't taken a math course for five years. I have no idea how this is going to work. *sigh*

An update.

1) Current Projects
+ staining windows
+ constructing a journal
+ completing a requested portrait

2) Future projects
+ frog with wings (redux)
+ custom journal (3rd)
+ Photoshoot for Courtney's district

3) Stuff I need to get done:
+ Upload/tweak Alton photos
+ construct shelving unit for bedroom
+ clean up room
+ buy air freshener (lavender/vanilla) refill
+ get checking account opened for paying back Tennessee Steve
+ stop hating math

Just got back from Alton, IL.

Pictures to follow (Sadly only with the Canon)

Crossing my fingers that all goes well tomorrow on the first day of classes. We will see how I hold up with two part time jobs and going to school.

I am so tired.

I need to take out my contacts and drift off to something resembling sleep.

Nat