Had my second crit with my new advisor today. It went well. I think he likes my stuff, and that really counts because he is someone that photo people listen to. I got the impression that he is trying to play it cool in the same way grandma used to because, in her words, she didn't want me to get a big head. In any case it was less awkward than it was last time, so that's a good thing. I wish I could talk to both my new guy and my old guy. They both have different things to bring to the table. I'll be seeing my old guy soon enough since our next session begins in the end of October, and I think I'll ask him then if I could send him some images and ask his opinion about them. (but maybe not 60 every two weeks)
I was a little fearful that my new guy would tell me that I was submitting too many images because I submitted 60 images between the two bodies of work I am working on but he didn't even blink at the volume. Cool. I think he may not have realized how many there were because at some point int he conversation he said something about only seeing about 60 or so images from me total, and last time around I sent him abotu the same amount. I'm hoping that is a good thing.
In other news, I am counting the seconds until I am no longer in charge of my kids doing homework, because WHAT A DRAG. Last week Josh was home with "stomach" problems and I asked him 57 times if he had done his homework, and he insisted he did, until I checked the on line system this weekend and saw that he did not get credit for it and when I questioned him he said he just had not handed it in. College can not come fast enough. I am so over homework, there are no words.
Unless it is my homework, and in that department, I have to write a thesis proposal. GAH!! I can't believe I am really doing this! I am so impressed with myself, readers, you have no idea. One thing I am so in awe is that my family has no idea how much time and effort I am putting into this MFA because I manage to do most of it when they are out of the house. (Evan did mention the lack of cooking happening around here, so not entirely) The truth is that even when I am staring blankly at the television chances are there are photo thoughts being worked out in my head. I'm obsessed, the pressure is on and I am going to rise to the occasion.
Pep talk much? I don't need a pep talk, what I need is a mind calmer. Last night I looked at the work of some classmates and when I saw that one in particular has done no new work my head almost exploded. I went to bed so annoyed (feeling like if I can do it, they can do it too) that I ended up having angry dreams all night long. Today I am so tired!! Tonight I'll be sipping herbal tea and thinking positive thoughts before bed, for sure. I need a good night's sleep. Tomorrow is another chance to photograph!
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