Just recently I've been thinking about what I want to be when I grow up. Today I was researching info on Graphic Designers, and I was thinking that maybe it's not the right field for me. I love designing things, but when I thought about it, maybe I'll be happier in the other field I've been thinking of; Illustration. I knew before I applied to college that I wanted to either be a graphic designer or illustrator. Right now I'm thinking that I do more drawing and painting work than design work, so maybe being an illustrator would be good for me. It would be a lot of fun to illustrate a children's book, or to make designs for products like posters and calendars. Luckily I don't have to change my degree-type because a design degree works for both fields. I have a feeling I'll change my mind again at some point, but oh well. I've got 3 more years to figure out what I want to do before I go for my Masters of Fine Arts.

Either way, looking through the professional portfolios of other artists, I need to work on learning how to do computer art, and I need to get to work on my portfolio in places other than the classroom. This summer I plan on learning how to use my new airbrush machine, and working on many projects. I'm also going to look into going to an open figure drawing session that I heard about while in AP Art, but I just need to learn which studio is holding it. Hartwick college offers them Wednesday nights, but unfortunately I have Team Trivia with the girls, so I can't go. Sometimes I feel like my work isn't good enough for a career in art, but I've got plenty of time to hone my skill before I look for a career.

What I worry about sometimes with my career choice of being in art is how I'll get by financially. I'm not going into art to make a lot of money, but sometimes I worry that I won't be able to make enough to just be an artist, or have to hold another job to make ends meet. Sometimes I think that would be a thrill to be a challenge, other times I'm scared that I'll have a rough time. I know I won't be extremely rich, that's not what I was looking for in art. Free-lancing might be in my future...most likely actually, since I saw a statistic where about 60% of visual artists are self-employed. That could be fun, but it sounds so scary in a way.

Despite my worries about my future, I won't change my career choice because of that. I love art, and the only way I'd change my career choice was if I wasn't interested in it anymore.

I'm probably just too worrisome right now, but that's my thoughts of the day.

P.S. Joel says hi. :)

Well everyone, I have an announcement to make. :)

I have a new friend, and his name is Joel.

Joel is such a cutie. He's quiet, and loves to just explore his environment. He was a little nervous when he first arrived, but he calmed down after awhile. Joel likes to act macho against other guys, even his own reflection. He likes to stare at Michele and I, and when I woke up this morning he was just staring at me, which was cute. He's red in color, and has long flowy fins.

Yes, Joel is a fish. A betta fish.

The past few days I've been doing research on taking care of bettas. Thursday evening I set up the tank, and Friday afternoon I went out and bought him. Moving him into his new home was a pain in the ass since I forgot to buy a fish net (oops), but he's adjusting nicely. I named him Joel after the first host of Mystery Science Theater 3000 because I love that show, and Joel the human wore a red jump suit the same color as Joel the betta. Had I gotten a blue betta, his name would've been Mike, after the other MST3K host. (Someone tattoo "dork" on my head please. :P )

Here's a pic of him in his tank.















The next couple of pictures came out blurry, and he's supposed to be a brighter red color. I'll have to try to get better pics sometime. :)


And here he is flaring up at his reflection in a mirror, which is really pretty to see in person.



For those who don't know where my title came from, it's from Monty Python's Meaning of Life, with the fish in the tank at the beginning.

Your Career Type: Artistic

You are expressive, original, and independent.Your talents lie in your artistic abilities: creative writing, drama, crafts, music, or art. You would make an excellent: Actor - Art Teacher - Book Editor Clothes Designer - Comedian - Composer Dancer - DJ - Graphic DesignerIllustrator - Musician - Sculptor The worst career options for your are conventional careers, like bank teller or secretary.

Can we get a "duh?" ;)

Well, I finished my sweater, a cabled hat, and a stuffed shark toy. The shark toy needs to be fixed because its eyes fell off and I need to sew them back on, so no pics of it yet. And the sweater I haven't taken pictures of yet until I get out the digital camera and my dad can upload it on his computer since my laptop doesn't have a usb port. But, I did get a picture of the hat on my camera phone.








Kind of a fuzzy picture, but you can see the cabled part of the hat. It's in a pretty green yarn that my mom bought for me at Christmas because she said it made her think of Scotland, so I thought it was appropriate to do cables.

:)