the busiest time of the year...at least for me...

well, it's friday, though i'm not sure if that's a good thing or bad.

this week has been a tough one, but that was to be expected after having an entire week off. i've been so exhausted all week thanks to getting up early for work, dealing with holiday excited kiddos, and a ton of school work that needs to get done. then there's all the miscellaneous stuff that i need to get done for the holiday's and the everyday mumbo-jumbo of laundry, cleaning, and errands.

i'm beat.

i think, all in all, it's been a pretty productive week, and today especially. i've been working on my psychology essays, and have two complete, one brainstormed and outlined, leaving only two to really worry about. i did get my english paper rough draft done in time, and am now waiting to hear back from my professor on what i need to change or add. that leaves my art appreciation paper and presentation that is due next tuesday. luckily, it won't be hard at all as i chose a mark rothko painting to critique and present. i'm in the first group of presentors, and while that gives me an anxiety attack just thinking about it, it also means i only have to go to one more class and then i'm finished.

wow, that actually made me smile! :)

american gladiator update:
the other night i saw the first commercial for the new american gladiators show coming to nbc in january, and it made me absolutely giddy! you have to understand, i live for bad t.v.

other cool news:
i bought a new 35mm slr the other day. i didn't really need a new film camera, as rob bought me one two christmas' ago and i love it, but i had to buy it. it's a canon, which is awesome, but that's not the best part. the camera retails for over $200 new, but i only paid (drumroll please)....i only paid $50! and that's for both the body and lens! how could i pass that up? i have yet to shoot with it, though i know it works, but am hoping to get a chance to this weekend. maybe sunday since the weather is supposed to be so nice.

speaking of shooting, i need to start thinking about my picture for my christmas card this year. i finally got talked in to doing an annual christmas card, and since this will be the first i want it to rock. i want to keep it in my style of photography, which means it will probably end up being black and white, but i haven't gotten a real good idea on what i'm going to do just yet. i'll most likely shoot in color film, that way i have the option later on to keep it color or change it to b&w, and i know i'm probably going to go to the good ole g-ville to shoot it. we'll see, i've got a bit, so i'm not too stressed over it.

lastly, in sad news, the famed daredevil evel knievel died today at the age of 69. not that i was a huge fan or anything, but he definitely was an american icon, and though his death is sad loss, i am sure that he will continue to live on in american history and pop-culture.

hope everyone's week has been a good one, and try to enjoy your weekend's!

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