So I’m right now I’m pondering how I’m gonna find time to work on LOTG fanwork when I’m so inundated with assignments and errands now. I’ve got a bunch of stupid tasks I have to do for my society (which I really hate now and can’t wait to step down this year) that have no productive benefit to me entertainment, friendship, or career-wise. It’s basically run here, pick this up, do this slideshow, book this room, attend this rave party/dinner function… it’s absolutely inane.
As it is, I’m only getting four to six hours sleep every night, when my ‘magic number’ is nine. I’d rather spend time going out with my non-society friends, but they are also armpit-deep in deadlines as the end of semester approaches. And as I’ve said, I got an essay, a report, and an abstract pitch, all due next week, of which I’ve only completed one, and haven’t started the other two. And I have to give out flyers to promote an event over the weekend… what an utter waste of time!
Damn, thedriveintheatre, that’s crazy. I hope your semester ends soon!
I’m a bit nervous because I want to move on with my life now and get ready for meeting a nice girl and starting a family, etc. I’ve got a degree in social science but I don’t want to do anything related to that. At the moment I freelance tutor computer illiterate people how to use their PCs. I’m considering building on that concept and making my venture an expanded business, but I really want to do something more creative.
So yesterday I went into the local radio station on a whim and asked if I could do some free work experience (eventually leading to a paid job). The girls manning the place were very nice and gave me the manager’s email address. I keep putting off emailing because I don’t know what to say, and I don’t know what to expect if I actually succeed, which is something that I’m always worried about. Maybe there’s something better for me than whatever a radio station would entail?
Huh, I’m going through the same phase as you, Flister. I did an undergrad degree that I found out I was not really good at to begin with (though I still have a passion for it, just not on a technical level), and now I’m doing an unrelated (to a certain extent) postgrad program. I’m graduating next year, then it’s out to the Real World and earning my own keeps. The thought just terrifies me, which is why I’m trying to prepare myself as much possible for that day.
But yeah, totally understand your position. I guess the question you have to ask yourself is what you’re good at, and what you like? You don’t seem to be very interested in social science, but you seem to be a computer geek? And you said you like creative work? Perhaps you can consider taking a computer animation training course, and then applying for work at a film studio? Or you can try to learn the animation software in your spare time while continuing your freelance enterprise?
If you really want the radio station job and not on a ‘whim’, go ahead and give it a go. If you feel you’re not confident or prepared enough, think about what you should do to be that way, and just do it. You can always apply next year or the next time a job position comes up.
Of course, dispensing advice is easier than doing it, and I realise I’ll probably have to do some soul-searching too before I start my job-hunt next year. But everything’ll work out in the end, I’m sure.
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So I’m really happy, cos’ now after consulting the teacher, I’ve got story ideas for the two uncompleted assignments. Now all I just need to do is the research and hunker down over the weekend in between the banal society work (ugh… handing out flyers… so pointless) and hope for the best. And I don’t care, I’m going to take time out at night (like clock off homework at ten pm) and do that fanwork. It’s not going to start itself, and I’m sick of putting it off just so I can procrastinate or use the excuse of having to do an assignment to avoid satisfying my creative urges.
There are just some artists on dA that really annoy me. They think they’re a cut above everyone else, they’re stuck-up, and they think all fan characters are the spawn of Satan or something.
I’m trying to respond to one of these said jerks, without saying outright that I think they are a conceited jerk who thinks themselves and their characters are higher above or more original than anyone else’s.
So… respond or ignore? I’m really thinking of simply ignoring. Cuz I don’t like starting arguments, and I have a feeling that if I respond with my true feelings, I will start an argument
I’m thinking of a Veggie Tales version of Star Wars. I can’t think of who would be Darth Vader. Larry could be Luke Skywalker, Petunia could be Leia, Mr. Lunt could be Han Solo, Pa Grape could be Yoda…
I actually saw a Veggie Tales book that parodies Star Wars. It was called “Frog Wars”. Larry was Luke, Madame Bluebery was Leia, and Mr. Nezzer was Darth Vader. (I can’t remember who was Han Solo, however. Probably it was Bob.). It was based on the story of the ten plagues that came upon Egypt.
Virginia: What do you mean? Whenever you post, most of the time people respond to it. Also, whenever you tell us problems in your life, a lot of people step forward to support you.
This week has been very slow on Pixar Planet, and I think it’s because of school and what not. We’re just not posting as much as usual or as detailed as usual.
You haven’t done anything wrong, I hope that you don’t think I’m neglecting you!
Thanks, Kenzie. It’s just my nerves are driving me crazy because I upset some people, and I thought I upset you guys or something. That, and I…I guess I should just go to bed. Sorry, guys. I have nerve issues, I guess…
Virginia: No probs, it sounds like to me that you’ve had quite a stressful week. A couple extra hours of sleep won’t hurt! Then you’re nerves won’t be so stressed.
Yeah, you’re likely right. I get super irritable, paranoid, and easily offended when I’m tired, and I shouldn’t take it out on you guys. Sorry!! Bed time soon…
I’m totally not looking forward to tomorrow at all.
Basically I have to go somewhere (like a dentist but not a dentist) where they’ll more than likely put me under and pull out my two wisdom teeth. So yeah, that’s what I get to do tomorrow, get those suckers yanked out
…I did something bad. What did I do? Someone slap me with reality, because I’m severely lost.