Various Designerly Curiousity Things
So it is the end of the semester, so crazy. It doesn't feel like it should be but it is. The end of the semester always feels a little strange to me. I do so much work throughout and then it slowly crescendos towards to end to a great big pile of work, rushing to get everything done and have it be the best it can be, and then it all stops. I don't think I'll ever get used to the end of the semester. I'm going to pursue my own art/design projects this summer. Maybe if I keep doing and making it won't feel so strange. But anyway, I have some things to talk about.
I went to First Friday earlier this month with Marina, Danni, Ben, and someone else whose name a can't remember, he wasn't from our class. We went to Fountain Square. We watched two short films, one about cancer and losing hair but still being beautiful. I really enjoy it when people create work about how our society views beauty or sexuality. The other film was more fun and lighthearted. It's a little hard to describe but it was very cool, mostly slightly flirty dancing. We also saw an exhibit of different artists. The artists made and/or modified books to describe their feelings about love. It was fantastic. Some were humorous, some were serious, and some I didn't understand. It was very inspirational. This past year I've made a few books and it's a medium I want to explore further. After looking around some more we got some great food at The Tamale Place, went back the Herron to hang out, and had some paper airplane competitions.
I've listened to NPR throughout to semester to and from my way to class. I've learned many interesting things from it. Recently I listened to a program on there called A Way with Words. They discuss language though history, culture, and family. I learned that "quick" when used in certain phrases can mean life, such as quicksilver or I'm going to cut you to the quick. They are on in our area Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. I find the programs on NPR to be especially interesting and informative. I've been so much more aware of what's happening in the world. I don't watch television anymore, and when I did I never watched the news. Everything is so argumentative. I like NPR so much more, there isn't any yelling. Though I will admit I miss listening to the peaceful classical music on my way to class as I deal with the speeding and aggressive drivers on the highway.
