This morning was the mother of all bad days...got a late start after three hours' sleep. I stayed up most of the night making comps for the 2 Illustrator logo projects due today. I had 1 1/2 hours of tutoring yesterday. The most valuable thing I learned was how to back up and erase my mistakes.
Anyway, I was more than an hour late for Algebra, and I was too embarrassed (and felt it was disrespectful in the least) to show up, so I went to the Computer Lab and tried to decipher Illustrator. After about an hour of unsuccessful work, I remembered that the Library had a new resource - online tutoring. So I went down to the Library and signed into the system. It was a real comedy of errors - it took forever to load; the sound was missing, no captions, etc. But with assistance, I was on my way. It made some of the basics clearer. I worked on the tutoring for about an hour. Then I decided that I would clear my head by getting a a cup of coffee and a change of scenery. I sat in the lobby of Liberty Place for a half-hour before coming early to my Digit Typography.
Here I sit, next to a young woman who reminded me that we had Portfolio class together. She said, "Oh, you were that great writer!". I thanked her for the compliment but remarked ruefully that I wished it translated over into a grasp of software. I have always loved the computer, but at this point it seems like my enemy. Maybe I should fast-forward mentally three years and see myself graduating with a meaningful position in Philly.
Well, class is about to begin in a few minutes. Here's hoping the rest of the day proves better than the start.
Anyway, I was more than an hour late for Algebra, and I was too embarrassed (and felt it was disrespectful in the least) to show up, so I went to the Computer Lab and tried to decipher Illustrator. After about an hour of unsuccessful work, I remembered that the Library had a new resource - online tutoring. So I went down to the Library and signed into the system. It was a real comedy of errors - it took forever to load; the sound was missing, no captions, etc. But with assistance, I was on my way. It made some of the basics clearer. I worked on the tutoring for about an hour. Then I decided that I would clear my head by getting a a cup of coffee and a change of scenery. I sat in the lobby of Liberty Place for a half-hour before coming early to my Digit Typography.
Here I sit, next to a young woman who reminded me that we had Portfolio class together. She said, "Oh, you were that great writer!". I thanked her for the compliment but remarked ruefully that I wished it translated over into a grasp of software. I have always loved the computer, but at this point it seems like my enemy. Maybe I should fast-forward mentally three years and see myself graduating with a meaningful position in Philly.
Well, class is about to begin in a few minutes. Here's hoping the rest of the day proves better than the start.
Current Mood:
aggravated
Current Music: Working in a Coal Mine
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