Ran my idea, of featuring my blog in my sketchbook, as some kind of anitation, past Caron, my tutor, today. She seemed to like it. And she also said that it could be useful as a design idea. Like having large setions of text, and pulling out words of importance into the front. This would be an enteresting concept. But I need to think about it some more.
Been reading about this 'panic button', which the government want to be added to facebook.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8574727.stm The government feel that if they inforce this, then it stops kids being lured by paedophiles. They need to be aware, that this won't actually stop the kiddies being lured by perves. Rather than bad mouthing Facebook, because it wants to attempt its own methods of protection. If a panic button is used, and it 'red flags' a members page.
This is the account being reported, and the way the most sites work, that 1 report and the member gets looked at, and warned. But 5 or 6 reports within a short period of time, the account in question is automatically blocked. Now if everybody uses it correctly, then it works well. But people will abuse it, and will report accounts, which belong to people who maybe are a tad annoying.
Also, this 'panic button' is to be used by kids. Now, it is known that most kids who fall into these traps set up by perverts, don't think they are at risk. They don't sense danger, so won't press anything.
So again, the government seem to be having somekind of kneejerk reaction, to Facebook reccently being in the news, after being used by perverts, and by criminals torturing their victims through the site. They have just thrown out an idea, and hoped that it would be good enough. Then the government will start saying that Facebook is 'evil', in an attempt to make themselves look right. The UK government is taking to many short cuts right now, they just want to blame it on someone else
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Back on track
Day 2 of operation 'Make myself Work'. And guess what?
I actually did some work. *does a victory dance*
Ok, I probably could have done more, but some work is better than no work, right? I did a bit of mixed media, which means me, bits of paper, glue and lots of coloured ink. Total good fun.
The 'mixed media' is for my Art & Design unit, which is self-expressive. Where I have to advertise 'Me' as I would any other product. Kind of had an idea of blogging and putting my blogs as little progress reports through my project. I think that is good, as blogging is one of the most common ways I get my thoughts and feelings across. So because I include that as a big part of who I am, right now, I think it would be a good idea to have blogs through my sketchbook. Unsure of whether it is a good idea or not. Not really talked to anyone else about it, other than myself, so don't know if it's going to be successful or not.
The 'Me' project is going to be messy, as I am a messy person in general. And it is also going to be a contrast to my Graded Unit, for which all the pages have been created digitally. I think that will be intresting, to have my two projects contrasting in that way. Besides, if I did them both digitally, I think I'd be pulling my hair out, as I am very arty and enjoy making my mess.
Digital work is something, I am having to force myself to do, as it does not come naturally. I am constantly being told, that it is good to get out of your comfort zone everyone in a while. I am getting better at using Photoshop and illustrator, but I still get a headache. Probably because I am infront of a PC all day at college, at my work (Sky) and again at home, when I am trying to finish things. So I'm not really suprized I like to spend some time off the computer.
I actually did some work. *does a victory dance*
Ok, I probably could have done more, but some work is better than no work, right? I did a bit of mixed media, which means me, bits of paper, glue and lots of coloured ink. Total good fun.
The 'mixed media' is for my Art & Design unit, which is self-expressive. Where I have to advertise 'Me' as I would any other product. Kind of had an idea of blogging and putting my blogs as little progress reports through my project. I think that is good, as blogging is one of the most common ways I get my thoughts and feelings across. So because I include that as a big part of who I am, right now, I think it would be a good idea to have blogs through my sketchbook. Unsure of whether it is a good idea or not. Not really talked to anyone else about it, other than myself, so don't know if it's going to be successful or not.
The 'Me' project is going to be messy, as I am a messy person in general. And it is also going to be a contrast to my Graded Unit, for which all the pages have been created digitally. I think that will be intresting, to have my two projects contrasting in that way. Besides, if I did them both digitally, I think I'd be pulling my hair out, as I am very arty and enjoy making my mess.
Digital work is something, I am having to force myself to do, as it does not come naturally. I am constantly being told, that it is good to get out of your comfort zone everyone in a while. I am getting better at using Photoshop and illustrator, but I still get a headache. Probably because I am infront of a PC all day at college, at my work (Sky) and again at home, when I am trying to finish things. So I'm not really suprized I like to spend some time off the computer.
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
The Search For Inspirado
I am so super distracted right now.
The money situation is getting no better, and I am just 'grr-ing' at everything. I'm just not getting anything done, and just banging my head of a brick wall. I am progressing slowly, though. Very slowly. So slowly, I may even start going backwards, just for the hell of it.
I seem to be using my financial situation as an excuse for being so crap at the moment. But I need to get a grip, I can' t keep on blaming other things for my failure. Sooo *deep breath, I am forcing myself to get some drawings done. I know, I know, I should be doing college work, but I need to get a build-up of my drawing portfolio as well as doing my units. I haven't spent any time on art work for a while, and I feel that may be what is causing such an issue.
Soooo, in a bid to get started again, I am drawing a centaur (horse/person), as an attempt to get motivated. We'll see what comes from it, I guess
The money situation is getting no better, and I am just 'grr-ing' at everything. I'm just not getting anything done, and just banging my head of a brick wall. I am progressing slowly, though. Very slowly. So slowly, I may even start going backwards, just for the hell of it.
I seem to be using my financial situation as an excuse for being so crap at the moment. But I need to get a grip, I can' t keep on blaming other things for my failure. Sooo *deep breath, I am forcing myself to get some drawings done. I know, I know, I should be doing college work, but I need to get a build-up of my drawing portfolio as well as doing my units. I haven't spent any time on art work for a while, and I feel that may be what is causing such an issue.
Soooo, in a bid to get started again, I am drawing a centaur (horse/person), as an attempt to get motivated. We'll see what comes from it, I guess
Monday, 15 March 2010
Labels
I guess I am going to go on a bit of a rant today.
Getting sick of all these labels that get thrown about. I didn't use to notice it when I was younger, but I don't know whether that's because I didn't get involved with 'alternative culture' untill I became a bit older, and more confident. I used be the geeky art student, who blended into the background,. and was ignored by the vast majority of people at my school. As I have got older, I have found that my confidence has risen dramatically.
I am now 25 (almost 26) and tattooed and pierced, and have died my hair, so many colours. But I am more comfortable than I have ever been in my whole life. Ironic, then, that it is now that I get negative attention. Emo, goth, and other labels get thrown in my direction. It just feels that the when I attract attention its bad attention. Although most of the time, it's just water off a ducks back, but sometimes, it does get under my skin. And when it does, I totally beat myself up on why I'm getting viewed like that, when I feel I have done nothing wrong.
People like to bring others down, no matter what it is. they feel that the only way to make themselves look better is to attack other people. To attack someone because they look different is the lowest of the low, and just shows someones ignorance. No matter what colour, religion or style everyone is the same. The sooner people zccept that the better.
It would certainly make my day-to-day life easier.
Getting sick of all these labels that get thrown about. I didn't use to notice it when I was younger, but I don't know whether that's because I didn't get involved with 'alternative culture' untill I became a bit older, and more confident. I used be the geeky art student, who blended into the background,. and was ignored by the vast majority of people at my school. As I have got older, I have found that my confidence has risen dramatically.
I am now 25 (almost 26) and tattooed and pierced, and have died my hair, so many colours. But I am more comfortable than I have ever been in my whole life. Ironic, then, that it is now that I get negative attention. Emo, goth, and other labels get thrown in my direction. It just feels that the when I attract attention its bad attention. Although most of the time, it's just water off a ducks back, but sometimes, it does get under my skin. And when it does, I totally beat myself up on why I'm getting viewed like that, when I feel I have done nothing wrong.
People like to bring others down, no matter what it is. they feel that the only way to make themselves look better is to attack other people. To attack someone because they look different is the lowest of the low, and just shows someones ignorance. No matter what colour, religion or style everyone is the same. The sooner people zccept that the better.
It would certainly make my day-to-day life easier.
Thursday, 11 March 2010
My home- it's where I'm fae
So, these last few days of taking my camera everywhere is going ok, and I am taking about 20-30 images a day. Its a variety of stuff too.
Some things just humour me. And I am finding that most people don't share my sense of humour. I mean, take the image above, I was walking through Inverkeithing (where I live) and I saw that street sign. I found it so funny. Odd, that I have lived in the same town for the majority of my life, and had no idea that a 'Fair Place' existed. The ironic thing is, that there is about 3 houses full of benenfit cheats living on that street. I guess thats why it made me laugh. Actually I laughed so hard, I got a few bewildered looks off people.
Due to missing my bus, I went down to the local park, somewhere I haven't spent a lot of time since I was younger. And it made me completely happy.
I mean, it was such a nice day. ^^This is the museum. It is somewhere I would like to go in, because I haven't been in it since I was at school. It tells a lot about the history of the town, and shows the importance of ship building in the area. Whilst Rosyth Dockyard, was used to build the ships, Inverkeithing, was commonly used to help break down ships, and prepare them for refurbishment at Rosyth. I know it's very geeky, but I love local history, and think everyone should know about where they live.
Looking over the park, you can see the old un-used paper mill. After the shipyard became less used, the papermill was built in 1914. This was used untill 2003, when a dip in the market lead to a closure of the mill, and a loss of 150 jobs. Sad days, and to date, the chimney stacks still stand tall, with the wonderful backdrop of the Firth of Forth behind it. Unfortunately, plans have been suggested to flatten the mill and make it into housing. I personally, would love to see the Mill refurbished, and used as a museum for paper making. It's too beautiful a building to kill, and I think it would be a dramatic loss to Inverkeithing when it does go. I think it should be protected, but I guess only time will tell.
Reliving my childhood
As I have said, I spent most of my life in Inverkeithing, and this used to be one of my favourite parts of the park. Originally these dark enclosures where used as jails. As a kid, I remember hearing stories about monsters living in them, and that if you spent too much time looking at their 'home', they would eat you. It added this sense of adventure to this area, and I remember sitting on the grass eating a 'chippy' during school lunch times.
It's like looking into a black hole. When I was younger, it looked like it went on forever, but now I can see the ground. I must have had some imagination.
I also remembering racing my little brother up these stairs. It was great fun. Looking round it all, made me feel really nostalgic, and genuinely miss being a kid. It also made me realise how long it must have taken people to build the old walls and stairways, because they are all so unique. I mean, walls these days, tend to be made of exact size bricks, etc. Different sizes of normal rocks and boulders where used to make walls, and that must have been a lot more difficult.
Ok, that had slightly less structure, than I planned, but that's what happens when I get excited about things.
Some things just humour me. And I am finding that most people don't share my sense of humour. I mean, take the image above, I was walking through Inverkeithing (where I live) and I saw that street sign. I found it so funny. Odd, that I have lived in the same town for the majority of my life, and had no idea that a 'Fair Place' existed. The ironic thing is, that there is about 3 houses full of benenfit cheats living on that street. I guess thats why it made me laugh. Actually I laughed so hard, I got a few bewildered looks off people.
Due to missing my bus, I went down to the local park, somewhere I haven't spent a lot of time since I was younger. And it made me completely happy.
I mean, it was such a nice day. ^^This is the museum. It is somewhere I would like to go in, because I haven't been in it since I was at school. It tells a lot about the history of the town, and shows the importance of ship building in the area. Whilst Rosyth Dockyard, was used to build the ships, Inverkeithing, was commonly used to help break down ships, and prepare them for refurbishment at Rosyth. I know it's very geeky, but I love local history, and think everyone should know about where they live.
Looking over the park, you can see the old un-used paper mill. After the shipyard became less used, the papermill was built in 1914. This was used untill 2003, when a dip in the market lead to a closure of the mill, and a loss of 150 jobs. Sad days, and to date, the chimney stacks still stand tall, with the wonderful backdrop of the Firth of Forth behind it. Unfortunately, plans have been suggested to flatten the mill and make it into housing. I personally, would love to see the Mill refurbished, and used as a museum for paper making. It's too beautiful a building to kill, and I think it would be a dramatic loss to Inverkeithing when it does go. I think it should be protected, but I guess only time will tell.
Reliving my childhood
As I have said, I spent most of my life in Inverkeithing, and this used to be one of my favourite parts of the park. Originally these dark enclosures where used as jails. As a kid, I remember hearing stories about monsters living in them, and that if you spent too much time looking at their 'home', they would eat you. It added this sense of adventure to this area, and I remember sitting on the grass eating a 'chippy' during school lunch times.
It's like looking into a black hole. When I was younger, it looked like it went on forever, but now I can see the ground. I must have had some imagination.
I also remembering racing my little brother up these stairs. It was great fun. Looking round it all, made me feel really nostalgic, and genuinely miss being a kid. It also made me realise how long it must have taken people to build the old walls and stairways, because they are all so unique. I mean, walls these days, tend to be made of exact size bricks, etc. Different sizes of normal rocks and boulders where used to make walls, and that must have been a lot more difficult.
Ok, that had slightly less structure, than I planned, but that's what happens when I get excited about things.
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Happy days
I don't know if it's due to me having no classes, but I am all chilled out today. I missed the bus, and rather than getting all pissy, I went for a walk. Which makes a change, because I am one of these people, who gets stressed at the slightest thing. I think its helped that it is a really nice day. Its got me all ready to come into college and do work. Which I would do, but the chav class in the room, are distracting me. I can't focus when they have no idea how to use their 'indoor voices'. Sometimes I think I am at a nursery, not a college.
I am a simple person and it doesn't take much to make me happy. I mean beer, iPod, sketchbook and crisps, made me extremely hyper when I was heading up to Aberdeen on Friday. And that really is as little as it takes to cheer me up. I seem to work better when I'm stressed, but I don't know if that's just cause I leave everything to the last minute.
But the weather is nice, so I think that also impacts on my work and mood. I mean if it is pouring down with rain, then I don't want to leave my bed, and that leads to me being lethargic all day. Uch.
Saying that, at least the snow seems to finally be gone. Though I have a sneaking suspicion it may return, just because it doesn't seem to want to go anywhere.
Anyway, this was not supposed to be a blog about the weather, which it turned out to be, but it is a thought that the weather impacts everything we do. Although we may not think about it. It must come from nature, because I suppose in bad weather, we would have naturally taken cover. But now that is not necessary, but it is expectected that we would still retain some of that instinct, to retract away from the bad weather. Oh well.
And whilst I remember...
...I dyed my hair, and got a new tattoo. Good times, indeed.
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
What A Weekend Should Be
This weekend, was a relaxing one. Reuniting with old friends, and having a stress-free time.
Glee- Don't Stop Believin' -----song of the weekend.
Was the most social weekend I have had in a while, and went out on both the Friday and Saturday. Gemma is a Primary School teacher, and Sharon is a trainee lawyer. What is great, is that although we are 3 completely different people, and although we met at school, we are still close. Its good. Though life does separate most people, its such an achievement, when you can say that you have gotten through that, and can still call schoolmates friends, almost 8 years after leaving school.
We went to a flat in the Bridge of Don, on Friday, and I got slightly sozzled drinking too much whisky. Also realised that if, someone is getting very drunk, I automatically stop drinking, which is something I never used to do. I guess I seem to have fallen into being a responsible drinker, and I have no idea when that happened. Saying that I have never been a heavy drinker, as I'd rather spend my money on something else, more worthwhile.
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Glee- Don't Stop Believin' -----song of the weekend.
Was the most social weekend I have had in a while, and went out on both the Friday and Saturday. Gemma is a Primary School teacher, and Sharon is a trainee lawyer. What is great, is that although we are 3 completely different people, and although we met at school, we are still close. Its good. Though life does separate most people, its such an achievement, when you can say that you have gotten through that, and can still call schoolmates friends, almost 8 years after leaving school.
We went to a flat in the Bridge of Don, on Friday, and I got slightly sozzled drinking too much whisky. Also realised that if, someone is getting very drunk, I automatically stop drinking, which is something I never used to do. I guess I seem to have fallen into being a responsible drinker, and I have no idea when that happened. Saying that I have never been a heavy drinker, as I'd rather spend my money on something else, more worthwhile.
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