068;; One down... Ten to go.

I have successfully made it through my first week of the winter term. Barely, but none the less, I made it. I was initially very excited for this term to start - but after experiencing my first class of each subject, I'm less thrilled. I'm determined to get a 4.0 this term though, so be prepared.

I'm taking...

• Professional Communication
• Digital Illustration
• Internet Concepts
• Math

I'm starting to become extremely restless in such a small place. I need to stretch out and be able to move around my residence. Even if I just end up in some tiny 350 sq. ft. studio... it's more room than this. I hate not having my own kitchen. I hate not having my own bathroom. I hate not being able to have alcohol in my fridge if that's what tickles my fancy. && most importantly I want my cats!

I think this is harder on me than it is for most because many students have a home to go back to. They brought their essentials. I had to bring pretty much what I wanted to keep. My big stuff like old artwork, excess books, and collectible items are still at my grandma's house... but as far as clothes, shoes, and other stuff.. it's all here.. shoved into one single room that has no storage options other than a closet and a dysfunctional set of drawers. I keep trying to come up with creative ways to store my stuff.. but realistically it's just not happening. I've managed to fit two bookshelves in this room, and yet I still have a box of books stored under my bed.

I think most sane people would just get rid of a lot of their stuff, or perhaps sell extra books, or donate clothes... but the reality of it is that my books are my comfort, I don't have that much to sell that I don't use, and the clothes I have are all I have.

I desperately need to try to find a job this term.. I should probably go talk to the GameStop again and actually make him call HR to verify my re-hire status. I let it go during the holidays... but now I feel obligated to help out. It's hard to live on $100/week when you have to find food elsewhere and have credit card and cable bills due every month.

I have been painting quite a bit, and hopefully will start painting more once I get settled into the quarter. Once I get more work done I will hopefully be able to start offering prints of them. Yay!

Anyway.. I just needed to vent a bit.

I'm off to finish my most recent attempt on my room.

G'night.