I should be working…

…but I’ve got some downtime in between shooting, printing, scanning, location scouting, and figuring out exactly how I’m going to finish up this ridiculous quarter (AKA It’s Sunday and everything is closed).  First, I apologize to all of my loyal readers for not updating nearly as often as I should.  This quarter has been absolutely insane.  I’m talking 5 classes insane.  I’m talking 5 deadlines a week insane.    I’m talking “i’m not sure if I can do this” insane.  I’m talking academic probation insane.  Yeah.  Crazy.

First, a bit of an update.  I’m writing this from the couch in my new two-bedroom apartment here @ Post Peachtree Hills.  The apartment complex is renovating next month and coincidentally, is starting with my old building.  So, we worked out a deal and they moved me into a 2-bedroom for the same cost as the 1-bedroom I was in, until they’re done renovating.  It’s been pretty great so far.  I can actually walk (pace) around my apartment, I’ve got a nice little office area now, and most importantly, room for all of my crap.  You all know that it’s pretty incredible how much you accumulate in such a short amount of time….try being a photographer…..even worse, try being a photographer who’s kind of a pack rat anyway.  Yeah, LOTS o’ stuff.

I haven’t really had time to decorate with all of this work, but once I get around to it, the place should be looking pretty fly.  I’ll work on a party of some sort over the break.

In other news, studio week is here with a vengeance.  I’m am exhausted, delusional, dehydrated, panicked, smelly, and in a bad mood.  My critique is on Wednesday, and I’ve got 3 shoots to finish.  3 shoots in 3 days.  I’ve never not had everything finished for critique, so I’m kind of freaking out lately.  The idea of having to stand there in front of 4 of my instructors and explain to them that I don’t have something is scary.  That may be what happens though, so I’m preparing for that as best I can.  I’m gonna do my best to get it done, but I’m also trying to be realistic about things.

I could go into more detail about this quarter; about how awful it was, about how much I learned, about how I think I’ve finally figured out what I want to shoot…..but I’ll save all of that for a post-critique update.  Just know that it’s been an interesting one….and one that will definitely serve some sort of purpose in the long run.

I’m not sure what I’m doing for my break.  I want to get out of the city.  I have to get out of Atlanta.  I’m considering a trip to D.C., although that might prove as pointless as last time (some of you know what I’m talking about).  Maybe I’ll finally man up this time though and drop the hammer while I’m up there…just throw it all on the line.  Whatev, we’ll see.  Like I said though, I’ll be around for most of the break, so if you’re in the A-town, holla @ me.

This critique won’t be pretty…but at least it’ll be over.  See you on the other side.

Joe

OSV (Old School Video of the day): You didn’t think I forgot did you???  There are about ten 90s songs that spark something special in me when I hear them on the dance floor.  This is one of them.  I find it AMAZING that people recognize this song as soon as they hear the very first chord.  RIP Big Pun:

Good luck to all you PC/Circus kids

~ by photodeacon on March 9, 2008.