No Subject. Just Random. Mind is Blank.

Random thoughts listed in bullet form:

1) How’d a cut this random cut on my wrist?
2) I’ve been eating like a boar lately (that’s a good thing).
3) When am I gonna get the chance to workout tomorrow?
4) I must iron my clothes.
5) Art doesn’t always translate into advertising. Those who realize this will excel faster.
6) How do I deep-clean my retainers?
7) I prefer these nonsensical entries over dramatic ones because it indicates a lack of drama in my life.

Highs and Lows

Can’t stay on a creative high forever. Today I feel like I’ve either plateau’d or fell off my game for a bit. Been thinking up dumb ideas, writing crappy stuff, feeling like a small fish in a very large ocean, bleh bleh bleh. What is one to do when trapped in a slump?

I don’t have a particular reason to be so depressed actually. Things seem to be all in my head. Chemical imbalance? Nah. Probably just a down day. Sigh, sigh. Should just go read a book and go to sleep. Goodnight. Sorry not too insightful or provocative of an entry tonight.

Randoms on my mind

Last two weekends were spent outside of San Francisco, and in having done so, I am ready to settle and savor living in the city. What they say is true, when you live here, there’s always something to do. I suppose that would be the same for any major city, but this realization stems from having my money go down the drain very fast. Luckily I had somewhat prepared for this with my Teavana job over the winter. Still, it would be nice to be earning some type of income in the meantime.

To Intervene

Caught in a conundrum where I shouldn’t be sticking my nose into.

Turns out one of my newly found friends is beginning to date another guy I’ve become slight acquaintances with. He offhandedly mentioned having a girlfriend to me. A couple of weeks later, I see him heavily pursuing my friend. They even went so far as to spend Valentines together (allegedly).

Is it my place to let someone know about my observation? On one hand, he might have very well just broken up with his “previous” girlfriend. I don’t know the full story. Then again if it’s all a farse, morality dictates that I should let my friend know what I had heard. Tis the only respectable thing to do.

I’ve been thinking to myself about this for the past few days. I think the best course in this case is to fly under the radar. Being nosey typically doesn’t end in promising consequences. Secondly, if I’m thinking about my own wellbeing, saying nothing still leaves me on good terms with both my friend and this acquaintance – who might I add has not treated me ill in the slightest. Not something I’d wanna jeopardize.

Swamped with School and Play

Welcome back from a huge gap in posting. I’ve been in Canada the past weekend and swamped with catch-up/get-ahead school work because of it. I’m in the same situation with another Lake Tahoe trip coming up this weekend. Afterward things will start getting a bit more tame.

I’ve been running on beast mode for a while so I’m a bit tired, but at the same time, I’ve yet to hate advertising. I still love being creative and submitting cool pieces of work on a weekly basis. This is my type of scene. Here’s the first draft of a fashion PSA I submitted last week:

An Excellent Art Director (and Writer)

Everyday I become more entranced by this industry.
Another inspiration blog and portfolio for whom I shall now start following: Liem Nguyen
+ http://www.behance.net/LimbTheTreeStem
+ http://www.limbthetreestem.com

Curious enough but this guy doesn’t have an active portfolio anymore? Interesting…
In the meantime, here’s his work via abduzeedo.com

Eye Delights

Great blog I discovered today about interior design inspiration:

frenchbydesign.blogspot.com

Top Dawgs of Advertising

The irony: I graduated from UW (go Huskies) and find myself running among another pack of canines.

I attended the first presentation for Top Dawg Awards in lieu of our Industry Hero night at school. This is an incentivizing program that showcases everyone’s top work. There’s recognition and a cash prize for the grand prize winner(s) selected by industry leaders. Thus tonight, I got to see some really awesome advertising by very talented individuals. I’m excited to create and play with the mediums they used as well as potentially work with some of these star creatives at some point. In addition, I also got some great feedback on one of my class projects. Teacher commented on how it’s Top Dawg potential for next quarter submissions. Compliment indeed.

With that, tonight ended on a good note. It has been a good night.

Musical Inspiration

I’m really becoming inspired from some of these KPOP Star singers lately. In particular, I’m rooting for Andrew Choi and 최예근. Dark horse contestant 이진우 has also proven amazing with her rendition of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”.

Overall, I think this is one of the only singing competition shows on the air right now that actually has some real talent on it. Furthermore, it’s great to see this talent get enhanced through mentorship and training. There’s true progression, thank the gods.

At any rate, it’s satisfying to be surrounded with such good music finds lately. Thankful for that.

Lax Day

Neglected blogging yesterday. Sorry.

I finally got a break from activity and spent the majority of today at home doing nothing. No. That’s not true – I ran personal errands but didn’t touch anything school related. I suppose it’s a relaxing feeling, but I feel a bit guilty. I’m finding it so hard to get into work mode today for whatever reason. Maybe I feel uninspired? How do I spark that energy in a way that doesn’t require me to spend money?

I find myself most efficient when I’m not at home. I need to find a study space that doesn’t require me to spend money in order to stay there. Are there any nifty libraries in the area?

San Francisco Public Library – Presidio Branch