I'm here.. thinking, looking back.. about the things that made me happy this first quarter of my sophomore year, also the last quarter of the year 2008. I was just amused of how quick time went by. Almost like time is slipping right through my fingers, like the ripples in the puddles when it rains. One day I'm going back to Savannah the next I'm coming back to the Dominican Republic. Really, it was 2.5 months. But looking back... I had an amazing quarter. Probably one of the best because I accomplished what I thought would be a challenge. Something that not only was a wish, but something that would determine my future.
I can start by saying I took my first Intro. to Graphic Design class. I entered the class being really excited but at the same time a bit concerned. I say concerned because I knew it was that class that would determine whether or not I had the potential to be a graphic designer and if I knew I chose the right path. With all my interests and passions: photography and film... I kept wondering why graphic design? I have no experience with it, yet I love it... and I want to do that kind of "stuff."
But that passion, that passion I feel for photography, I hadn't developed it for Graphic Design yet. I didn't know if I could do such designs like creating successful logos or posters or all that. I was interested, but I didn't know if I could.

The class started, 90% of our projects were to be made by hand, not computers, which I thought would complicate it even more, but in the end I realized wow to use the hand and use all that freedom with it, your mind just becomes more creative and expressive and free to move around anything, rather than just the computer. If that ..makes any sense?

The point is.. I was nervous about my first project, having to create a social awareness poster. But I did it. I couldn't believe it was that successful and my professor telling me really positive words that really motivated me even more. Not to keep this long, in the end, I managed to do amazing in that class. I did it and that makes me proud because now I finally know I have what it takes, or at least the start to be a graphic designer. I had friends and family members ask me to create logos for certain events or presentations even during my winter break. I felt.. good.
And this isn't to brag, this is just me expressing that I feel less confused now and proud yes.
I won't lie, photography, I love it so much. Everyone at SCAD would swear I am a photo major and get surprised when I say I'm not. God, I love it. Then why not? Do you ask.. I ask myself that the same thing sometimes, but I think I can go around it, not being my major, and I know I can incorporate the two together.
Film, God I love film too, I love editing videos, even the way I think feels like a film. I actually have the fade ins, the fade outs in my head as weird as that might sound. Sometimes I wonder if I should give it a shot, but then I tell myself it's just a hobby.. I still am a bit insecure, almost as if I were in denial. But I am happy with graphic design right now so I will continue in this path Every time I'm in the car now, looking at the window, I find it interesting how all I look at are logos or the designs for trucks or vans for their companies. Analyzing them..How my mind is now tied to that... must mean something huh.


2) I love kids. Another thing that made me really happy this last quarter was working at a school with a pre-kinder class. I never really shared this much, but when I was younger I wanted to be an Elementary school teacher..
when I was working with the pre-kinder class, I felt that way, even if I was just an assistant, those kids jumped on me like jelly beans. It was tough sometimes and it wasn't easy to scream at them for me... because I was new at the whole thing but I also learned how hard it is..to have kids? Discipline is a definite. But besides them treating me like a celebrity when I entered the classroom, jumping on me and screaming my name and crying to be the one to sit next to me, I had a great time. I was happy that I worked and took classes. I didn't last year because I was too stressed with only homework but this time I told myself no matter how much work you have..you will GET a job.. and I did, 2 hrs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday wouldn't kill. The teacher gave me the liberty to be the teacher for the last minutes of the class. I read to them, they smiled, they joined, they laughed. I laughed, they were part of my new day. This experience made me see the start of being a mom. Haha I know funny but I guess I got that feel, and trust me 20, 4 year old's .. not easy! But I don't plan on having 20.. hahaha

I miss them..
I feel more mature, even more grown up now and feeling like the future is so close to me. My mind has developed stronger and even wiser. I'm planning on going far this summer, because I want to be ready. And I'm thinking Europe.

and a lot more things made me happy this quarter but I'll keep it at that. I have written to much.

Thanks to all my friends for being at my side.
<3

I can't forget music... I plan for my music to be a greater part of the 2009... Catch me on River Street at night - Savannah! hahaha


Peace and Luv,
Ally