Finals 'Character Design' Package...

Technology is frustrating...

Woke up this morning expecting my animation scene to be rendered only to find it half done and not saved properly...I dunno wtf is up with this Maya program version I have at home but it's just issue after issue every time I try to use it. Abit frustrating cause it's finals week and trying to meet deadlines and crap like this happens, especially when technology is suppose to make the process easier and quicker...

On another note I am now the new student ambassador for my program, i just found out yesterday. I started another group at school for a projects team to develop ideas, and to connect like minded individuals in a creative environment. So thinking next term is gonna be extra busy, but I don't mind the hustle it feels good to make moves and get others driven to move ahead, to really think big when it comes to the future. Go big or go home I figure.

Time to get up and get ready...class in an hr half and still I gotta figure something out with this Maya animation. Ugh...Hope everyone has a grand day, and pursues their dreams. Divinity awaits there over the horizon.

2am shuffle and this animal skeleton is done for tomorrow's Life Drawing 2 class...

Only on these Sunday nights when theres a full moon would such a thing happen…these tales lol

Meanwhile…Just laid out the outline for my animal skeleton, i took a break to go to Timmys for a coffee to charge up when standing in line i hear someone say, 'Hey wsup, yo dont i know you?' So i turn to see some dude with a hoodie on walk towards me…Vaguely familiar im like,'Sorry from where?' He was like,'I did time with you in E town, yea Johnny right? I heard you were doing time out here.' I paused thinking of all places why did this just happen so i replied,'No man actually im out here going to school. I got outta that cycle a couple years back…' He then proceeded to go on about how hes been up since yesterday morning raving, and hes all sketched out, couch surfing, cant trust nobody, he doesnt know what to do yadda yadda while im trying to order my coffee. I thought again why on my break would this happen…so i ordered my coffee. It was 2.30 i took out my wallet and got the exact change 2.30 and handed it to the clerk. He rang it in while buddy started trying to hustle me some blue coffee from jamaica he had, im not interested was the look on my face…just then the clerk spoke,'Heres your change…' I turned and reached for it counting .85, im like this is weird so i took it and slipped it into my pocket. Wondering why did i get change when i gave him exact change, no matter i went to pick up my coffee. I turned to buddy and said,'You know whatever situation youre in, theres resources out there to help. I suggest you stay off drugs and alcohol so you can get whatever you need to get done…fixed.' He started to go on some rant about how if this was E town that he wouldnt have these problems that hes solid and blah blah blah…Im like telling myself yo whatever ill listen to what he has to say for 5 min. then i gotta get back to my work, its the least i could do. I listened, i blanked out, i asked myself again why is this happening…5 min. passed and i interrupted him stating,'Sorry dude i wish you all the best in the future, i got finals this week so time is pretty tight for me. I gotta go.' And i walked off thinking to myself wow that was a complete waste of 15 minutes, thinking again why did that just happen…Then i realized im so grateful im not in his shoes, wrong to say but a few years back if i continued down the path i was i couldve clearly ended up like that or even worse. That moment of clarity made me appreciate my life, everything that is and everyone around me. I felt a satisfaction in my lesson learnt in the moment, nearing my building i notice something on the ground…looked like a 10 dollar bill, picked it up and yea it was a folded up 10 dollar bill. All i could say was,'Niiice. HA!' Anyways thought id share that story with you folks before gettin back to my school grind. Life is full of reason, i find it in everything. Word.

Finals week....

So after an hr of Photoshop glitches, frustration, and failed attempts at finishing up my character design I decided to call it a night and head home. Guess it's been happening a lot to the other students and I'm thinking how convenient given the fact that it's crunch time for final projects...So lame. Hopefully the techs solve the issue tonight and tomorrow I can get a fresh start on things. Hopefully...

The last month has been gruelling only since I've been setting up a group event and a projects group for all the students at my school. The everyday grind to get things set up and going, the approval process...the hard work put in is starting to pay off now. I'm happy that people from all programs are connecting on a equal plane to contribute something to the table, that creative energy needed to further our studies and progress with our crafts. To elevate our mindset and have some foresight into the future.

Taking some time outta the day and having some peace of mind...It's been 18 monthes since I've touched alcohol or hard drugs, it's been a battle, it's been victorious and it's been the greatest joy. I've lost a lot and I gained a ton but most importantly I gained experience/wisdom from my struggles/personal growth. It's made me into the person that I am today whom I appreciate and honor by practicing the principles I live by day in and day out...Vision, Proactive Initiative, Security, Guidance, Wisdom, and Power. This is my centre, from that I can better myself and be happy that I have optimize my stay here on earth. Only then can you receive the gifts of the universe, by giving back something valid/something of merit instead of being that self centered selfish prick only thinking of yourself. Nowadays nobody's got time for that. Word. 

Getting through today, to start NEW tomorrow...NEW day NEW beginnings HA!

Good morning...

Woke up wide awake at 7:30am, didn't pass out till 4:30am doe, guess my body's accustomed to waking up at that time now. No need for alarms, finals week got everyone scrambling to get things done in time and on par. I don't blame them, I figure this is how the industry works, how competitive the market is, and how demanding life would get if you're following your dreams. Shit ain't easy, it takes a lot of hard work and perseverance that's for sure but that's the key you don't give up, if one way doesn't work then you take a different route until you pass it only to face more obstacles. Life isn't against you it's the odds that are, we're meant to fight and endure crap cause were designed that way, it molds our character, it's our moments of realizations that allows us to grow into who we are today. Even so it's it's like this big stage where everyone is watching, and you gotta put on your best show possible...Being your best at all times is required. Working hard to compete with the best, now that's a must if you wanna stand out from the rest. #HA!

20 min Charcoal Study done in Life Drawing 2 class tonight...