Give or take.
I'm on week 9 of an 11 week quarter, gearing up to finish courses 9 and 10 of 10, in a 10 course program.
Which means that potentially, provided the sky doesn't fall, I will actually have my Masters in just a few weeks time. And man is that a bizarre thought.
Like really, I've been waiting for that moment when someone catches on to me and is like "What are you doing here? How have you tricked everyone into believing that you know what you're talking about? For 5 years no less!" but at the same time, I realize that I have been working my way down a very long path, and holy shit, there is some stuff that I know, and I am pretty decent at. Of course, it hasn't been the same path as some of my classmates, who are already neck deep in the field and have so much hands on experience already that it's mind boggling. But, in the end the knowledge I have gained, while not necessarily hands on, is still pretty cool, and I think *in theory* I know how to apply it.
Like I can finally write an APA citation and reference like a mofo, without looking at the manual.
I also can explain Helmholtz, understand the mechanisms behind humanism, and could walk someone through ALGAE because thats pretty much all I remember from that workshop, but it seems to literally apply to everything. I have discovered an unhealthy interest in behaviourism and learning theory and have also discovered that I can no longer pull all nighters without at least 8 cups of coffee. (I briefly considered trying to condition myself to be able to pull allnighters under certain stimuli, but alas, I like sleep too much). I also found out I am super duper serious looking when I do mock interviews, so at some point I need to learn how to get the stick out of my ass and balance seriousness with emoting like a human being instead of treating everything that is being said to me like it is 100% the most important thing I have ever heard.
I'm not completely done yet though. After these two classes, I have to take another two because I need an ethics course under my belt, as well as another credit class. They're the final classes I need before I can start applying to do grown-up things, but at the moment, I'm pretty stoked that I'm going to get another piece of paper that says I devoted hundreds of hours to reading dry research journals in the dark to get to the point where I think I might be able to think about human behaviour and maybe think about ways to work with people.
On a less academic note, the next two weeks are going to be fun. I am retaking my drivers test for the third time next week— my first test, I was penalized for being too careful and as a result wracked up a bunch of points. My second test, I was penalized for being too aggressive. Im hoping the third time is a charm, because holy hell, the permits are expensive and I would really like to have that extra piece of plastic that is apparently important and somehow tied to my worth as an individual.
On top of that, my family and I are partaking in GISHWHES for the first time. Maybe poor timing for deciding on a first year, but whatever— it should be fun, and entertaining, and I hope we get a kick out of it.
The alpacas are doing well. Asa got his first girls last year, but neither took, so he's been rebreeding this year. He has another two girls in his queue, and seems to actually know what he's doing (although he still mounts them like he's racing a speed bike). Astraea and her little sister Anasazi are still adorable, although I am pleased to say Anasazi has spat on me far less this year than her sister. Both Prudence and Ellayo have been doing well, and are being spoiled whenever I get the chance. It was my first year shearing this year, so there are some pretty atrocious haircuts out in the field right now, but I hope next year will be better.
Things are going pretty smoothly overall. I might have a school related thing coming up that I am super duper excited for, and super duper honoured to have been considered to help out with, because I didn't think in a million years anyone would want my help with something like this, so that really made my day/week/month/year.
No more art to submit for now. I'll see how things go. I've got some sketches of λ•Ϡ, as she's been at the forefront of my mind for months now. I have an inkling for another girl, not unlike λ, but different enough to warrant attention of her own, instead of just updating λ. I'm toying with the idea of calling her Ψ•Χ (I know, "psyche" is a little cliche, but I sort of like the symmetry with using symbols between the two. Right now their story lines are pretty much converging, so they're really close— like sister, or maybe best friend close), but that might change. Not sure if she's going to be a changer or a kirin, but I think I've settled on a design for her finally (instead of just her colours), so maybe that'll get done up and posted this year too. Eir's made the odd appearance too, alongside Roe and Ask'e, but nothing recurring at this point. I see the Vale's still quiet, so I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with all my guy's stories. Maybe I'll make a blog or something and post them. Goodness knows I have enough characters. No point in letting them collect dust, after all the time I've put into them.
I want to get more pieces done, and keep sketching and jotting down ideas. But for now, its an issue of motivation and time. I have two clear weeks coming up between classes, so maybe I'll get some goods done up then.
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Since I last updated a journal, of course.
Just starting classes 7 & 8 of my 10 required courses for my MS. Of course, I've got another 3 to do afterwards so I get all the credits and courses I need (cause Ethics are important to know, I guess??? How weird is that? jk) to move on to the next phase, but I'm just conveniently ignoring them right now because these two are pretty hefty load-wise. I've got another research course that I'm working on, as well as a class in biopsychology, that while interesting, is far more demanding than I expected.
The winter has been slipping by pretty quietly. Which is fine by me. When I'm home I've taken the opportunity to begin halter training babies, because there are a handful of them that are just beautiful and need to definitely see the ring this year, and need immediate attention to get show-ready as a result. Both Prudence and Ellayo have healed up nicely from their jaw abscesses, and Ellayo's scar is even grown over so you can't tell anything even happened, which is awesome. I've been working a little more with Astraea to get her a little more comfortable with being handled, though she isn't nearly as enthused to be out and about as the boys seem to get. That being said though, I find it's easier to bribe the boys with food to make them enjoy what they're doing, even if they're home-bodies. Astraea is a homebody too, but not nearly so food motivated. She just generally seems unimpressed with what I ask her— which I find amusing, because she literally gets this half-lidded look with her head held up high like she is offended that I am even asking her, all the while whinging and whining at me pitifully because I don't think she has any angry sounds in her vocabulary.
Arya has some new buddies up here in the city. Over christmas my parents gave us a trio of sugar-gliders to keep us company while we're in the city. One for my brother (who has been planning and drooling over them for some time) who has come up for school as well, one for my Dad who is up here working, and then a third who needed a home who is my little charge. They're adorable, and sort of a weird learning curve, but it's nice having something that enjoys a little more social interaction beyond napping on you like Arya does. My little one is named Moora, and she's fun. She's the smallest of the trio, and the most suspicious, so she is taking a little longer to warm up to things than the other two have. I'm also convinced that she must swear like a trucker, because she is very vocal when unamused, or when startled, or when someone does something she doesn't like, or when she does something she doesn't like. She has two versions of it too— her normal "I'm not happy with you" crabbing, and then this sort of sound that really sounds like she's going "shitshitshitshit" to herself (that I find endlessly amusing). She also barks which is adorable.
I've been helping a friend work on a painting of hers, which has been fun. I don't have a lot of time or motivation to get art done myself these days. Between work and coursework, I find when I'm not reading or working that my interest in doing something that requires focus and concentration for more than fifteen minutes is pretty much shot. It's different on weeks where there aren't a ton of readings and assignments due, because I'm not having to hang out for hours at a time sifting through study after study to find what I need, and I get a little more sleep, but the rest of the time— wow. I used to think as a teen that I wouldn't get sucked into the post-secondary void that I saw every other artist sort of get swallowed into, but now that I'm in the thick of it, I'm wondering how the hell I fell in. Oddly enough though, monday's are pretty inspiring (which is bizarre), so who knows, maybe once things get better established habit wise with these courses, I'll actually get something significant churned out. It's not like I don't have a list if ideas and concepts I want to flesh out, just no energy or time to really put them on paper.
But yeah, helping my friend has been great cause I can do art vicariously through her. It's also nice that she thought enough of me to ask for my help on it, which I appreciate.
I've been lurking here pretty hard core, so while I haven't been interacting with anyone really, I have been following everyone's journals. I miss talking with you all, and I hope that once school settles down I can get right back here and start bothering everyone like the annoying thorn-in-the-side that I am just like before
Just starting classes 7 & 8 of my 10 required courses for my MS. Of course, I've got another 3 to do afterwards so I get all the credits and courses I need (cause Ethics are important to know, I guess??? How weird is that? jk) to move on to the next phase, but I'm just conveniently ignoring them right now because these two are pretty hefty load-wise. I've got another research course that I'm working on, as well as a class in biopsychology, that while interesting, is far more demanding than I expected.
The winter has been slipping by pretty quietly. Which is fine by me. When I'm home I've taken the opportunity to begin halter training babies, because there are a handful of them that are just beautiful and need to definitely see the ring this year, and need immediate attention to get show-ready as a result. Both Prudence and Ellayo have healed up nicely from their jaw abscesses, and Ellayo's scar is even grown over so you can't tell anything even happened, which is awesome. I've been working a little more with Astraea to get her a little more comfortable with being handled, though she isn't nearly as enthused to be out and about as the boys seem to get. That being said though, I find it's easier to bribe the boys with food to make them enjoy what they're doing, even if they're home-bodies. Astraea is a homebody too, but not nearly so food motivated. She just generally seems unimpressed with what I ask her— which I find amusing, because she literally gets this half-lidded look with her head held up high like she is offended that I am even asking her, all the while whinging and whining at me pitifully because I don't think she has any angry sounds in her vocabulary.
Arya has some new buddies up here in the city. Over christmas my parents gave us a trio of sugar-gliders to keep us company while we're in the city. One for my brother (who has been planning and drooling over them for some time) who has come up for school as well, one for my Dad who is up here working, and then a third who needed a home who is my little charge. They're adorable, and sort of a weird learning curve, but it's nice having something that enjoys a little more social interaction beyond napping on you like Arya does. My little one is named Moora, and she's fun. She's the smallest of the trio, and the most suspicious, so she is taking a little longer to warm up to things than the other two have. I'm also convinced that she must swear like a trucker, because she is very vocal when unamused, or when startled, or when someone does something she doesn't like, or when she does something she doesn't like. She has two versions of it too— her normal "I'm not happy with you" crabbing, and then this sort of sound that really sounds like she's going "shitshitshitshit" to herself (that I find endlessly amusing). She also barks which is adorable.
I've been helping a friend work on a painting of hers, which has been fun. I don't have a lot of time or motivation to get art done myself these days. Between work and coursework, I find when I'm not reading or working that my interest in doing something that requires focus and concentration for more than fifteen minutes is pretty much shot. It's different on weeks where there aren't a ton of readings and assignments due, because I'm not having to hang out for hours at a time sifting through study after study to find what I need, and I get a little more sleep, but the rest of the time— wow. I used to think as a teen that I wouldn't get sucked into the post-secondary void that I saw every other artist sort of get swallowed into, but now that I'm in the thick of it, I'm wondering how the hell I fell in. Oddly enough though, monday's are pretty inspiring (which is bizarre), so who knows, maybe once things get better established habit wise with these courses, I'll actually get something significant churned out. It's not like I don't have a list if ideas and concepts I want to flesh out, just no energy or time to really put them on paper.
But yeah, helping my friend has been great cause I can do art vicariously through her. It's also nice that she thought enough of me to ask for my help on it, which I appreciate.
I've been lurking here pretty hard core, so while I haven't been interacting with anyone really, I have been following everyone's journals. I miss talking with you all, and I hope that once school settles down I can get right back here and start bothering everyone like the annoying thorn-in-the-side that I am just like before
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. . . Fall Update
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So much for my whole "gonna update DA more frequently" plan.
So, I am about to leap headfirst back into another round of classes here shortly. I just finished up two more two weeks ago, and have been kinda kicking my feet up and relaxing (well, working and sleeping) while I could. So far, I am 4 down, and have another 9 to go, so thats pretty cool. These two I'm starting up are going to be interesting I think— busy as hell, but interesting.
Baby season came and passed. We were graced with 7 little ones— 4 girls, 3 boys. All of them are doing great and are growing like weeds. With any luck we'll be able to save their mums from them pretty soon to wean, at least, once they're heavy enough. They're all gorgeous fibre-wise. I'll have to get off my butt at some point and post pictures, though we do have some up on the farm Facebook page, if anyone is interested in checking them out. I update that one pretty regularly (for shame, I know, considering I leave my DA to sit here and accumulate dust *cough*), and am always happy to share the URL.
Did a little bit of art over the break— the results are uploaded and ready to go. When I go home I've mostly been playing with the animals, so thats been slow on the art front too. Besides, it's been hard to get back in the groove.
Erm, what else? … Not too much else, really. Work is busy. Arya is doing great. I oiled her up on Friday, to help combat the winter dry-air that makes her itchy, so she seems quite pleased.
The alpacas are doing well. Asa got to cover his first two girls this summer, though I don't think either took. Thats okay, of course. He just needs the practice more than anything. He's still growing, so I don't doubt he might be a little slow getting quite that ready yet too. If there aren't any babies next year, we can always try again.
Both Ellayo and Prudence managed to poke their mouths on something, and developed abscess. Injections and wound-cleanings have ensued to combat the infections. Thankfully my family has been great and working with them while I'm in the city, since I'm not there to help myself. Ellayo seems to have healed up good, now we're just waiting on Prudence.
So yeah.. Thats about it for updates right now.
How about you guys? You all still alive and kicking? I meeeeeeessssssss yooooouuuu!
So, I am about to leap headfirst back into another round of classes here shortly. I just finished up two more two weeks ago, and have been kinda kicking my feet up and relaxing (well, working and sleeping) while I could. So far, I am 4 down, and have another 9 to go, so thats pretty cool. These two I'm starting up are going to be interesting I think— busy as hell, but interesting.
Baby season came and passed. We were graced with 7 little ones— 4 girls, 3 boys. All of them are doing great and are growing like weeds. With any luck we'll be able to save their mums from them pretty soon to wean, at least, once they're heavy enough. They're all gorgeous fibre-wise. I'll have to get off my butt at some point and post pictures, though we do have some up on the farm Facebook page, if anyone is interested in checking them out. I update that one pretty regularly (for shame, I know, considering I leave my DA to sit here and accumulate dust *cough*), and am always happy to share the URL.
Did a little bit of art over the break— the results are uploaded and ready to go. When I go home I've mostly been playing with the animals, so thats been slow on the art front too. Besides, it's been hard to get back in the groove.
Erm, what else? … Not too much else, really. Work is busy. Arya is doing great. I oiled her up on Friday, to help combat the winter dry-air that makes her itchy, so she seems quite pleased.
The alpacas are doing well. Asa got to cover his first two girls this summer, though I don't think either took. Thats okay, of course. He just needs the practice more than anything. He's still growing, so I don't doubt he might be a little slow getting quite that ready yet too. If there aren't any babies next year, we can always try again.
Both Ellayo and Prudence managed to poke their mouths on something, and developed abscess. Injections and wound-cleanings have ensued to combat the infections. Thankfully my family has been great and working with them while I'm in the city, since I'm not there to help myself. Ellayo seems to have healed up good, now we're just waiting on Prudence.
So yeah.. Thats about it for updates right now.
How about you guys? You all still alive and kicking? I meeeeeeessssssss yooooouuuu!
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DeviantArtist Questionnaire
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Apparently I like bandwagons and badges. #deviantartistquestionnaire
How long have you been on DeviantArt?
Wow, I'm feeling old. Apparently I've been here for 7 years (and before that, I'd stalked the site for about 2, till I was old enough to join!).
What does your username mean?
Well, I joined when I was in that awkward, Warrior cat phase. Sandeyes was the name that the name generator gave me, and it's stuck.
Describe yourself in three words.
Does INFJ count as one word or four? Eh. I try to be optimistic, thoughtful, and I'm prone to worrying.
Are you left or right handed?
Mostly right handed.
What was your first deviation?
Don't judge. Czera was my first on my tablet too.
What is your favourite type of art to create?
I'm still a sucker for my photoshop, but I find it hard to find the time for it these days.
If you could instantly master a different art style, what would it be?
I would love to be able to properly paint in watercolour, and do stuff that isn't realistic— cartoonish styles would be cool.
What was your first favourite?
My first favourite is in storage, but my second is by the lovely Losmios
What type of art do you tend to favourite the most?
Horses and unicorns. Still.
Who is your all-time favourite deviant artist?
This isn't fair. I have so many, its ridiculous.
BlueFlyer has the most beautiful stylized creatures, and Firefeet was amazing too.
I still drool over what Losmios can do with greyscale work.
pallanoph does these beautiful sketches, its ridiculous.
Same with Starhorse, and her illustrations are gorgeous.
I wish I had NukeRooster 's talent when it comes to canids and rendering gorgeous fur and textures.
I wish I had the range of decors or SunsetRevelation, cause their range of subjects is just amazing, and their colours gorgeous.
If you could meet anyone on DeviantArt in person, who would it be?
I can't pick any one person, but I think if the UotV crew got together for one giant, real, actual house party, it'd be one hell of a blast. (wow, my DA social life has been narrow).
How has a fellow deviant impacted your life?
I can never, ever thank SunsetRevelation enough for how many times she listened to my angst teenage problems all those years ago— and how much helpful advice she gave me. Meesh, you're a saint.
What are your preferred tools to create art?
Pencils, cause I'm lazy.
What is the most inspirational place for you to create art?
I dunno about an inspirational place to do art, but any where with running water always gets me inspired to make art. The most inspirational place I've been though, would have to be the forest on Royal Roads campus, on the old estates grounds. Its so green, and gorgeous, and old, its stunning.
What is your favourite DeviantArt memory?
Honestly, I'm not sure if I have one. How sad is that?
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Summer Updates
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So look at this! A journal entry that is not spaced out by the length of dozens of months! I am keeping to my plan of being more active! XD
So, my parchment finally came the other day, which makes it paper official, I guess. Its weird to think that 4 years have passed already and I'm almost half way through my program, on my way to becoming a psychologist!
I have already started my Masters program— I applied to Walden last month and was accepted in time to start my classes this past week. Its an online program, and so far it seems like it'll be doable— I'm only doing 2 classes at a time right now (and if things get easier, maybe I'll be able to up it to 3), which should set a reasonable pace. I've got 9 courses and the capstone, which should qualify me for the degree, but it sounds like I'm going to need an extra 3 courses on top of these guys, to meet the College's standards here in Canada before I can continue on to the next steps. Thats okay though, I think it'll all work out okay.
I had plans to do a bunch of art this month, but those plans have since been trashed as a result of unforeseen circumstances (because the world is literally conspiring against me in terms of being able to do art. Literally, it is.), and I now doubt I'll have the time, between work and coursework. Which is a huge bummer, among other things.
Baby season is almost upon us— we're expecting a few babies, and when they're on the ground (a spectacle that I am almost positive I will miss this year, because of luck.), I'll try and post pictures when I get the chance.
In the meantime, I joined tumblr. I mostly reblog other peoples stuff on my main, but I have set up a side blog where I keep updates on the alpacas and hedgehog and sometimes art/sketches (ha, who am I kidding?!)— message me if you want the url, I'll be happy to share. (Also, not sure if I ever mentioned it before, but I got a Skype a while back, and have recently remembered my login info. My username is sandeyes13 there as well. LOL)
Otherwise, things are going well. We welcomed a new cat to the household— a little bobtailed kitten showed up on the property, and we have taken the little shit in. His name is Shade, and he is ridiculously adorable, despite being a brat lol.
As an aside, I've been thinking about the Vale lately. Any Vale peeps out and about? How are things? I noticed that the boards are still quite dead, which is a shame, cause I miss you all! D:
ALSO, DID YOU GUYS SEE?! THE BELMONT WAS AMAZING!
I am keeping to my plan of being more active! XDSo, my parchment finally came the other day, which makes it paper official, I guess. Its weird to think that 4 years have passed already and I'm almost half way through my program, on my way to becoming a psychologist!
I have already started my Masters program— I applied to Walden last month and was accepted in time to start my classes this past week. Its an online program, and so far it seems like it'll be doable— I'm only doing 2 classes at a time right now (and if things get easier, maybe I'll be able to up it to 3), which should set a reasonable pace. I've got 9 courses and the capstone, which should qualify me for the degree, but it sounds like I'm going to need an extra 3 courses on top of these guys, to meet the College's standards here in Canada before I can continue on to the next steps. Thats okay though, I think it'll all work out okay.
I had plans to do a bunch of art this month, but those plans have since been trashed as a result of unforeseen circumstances (because the world is literally conspiring against me in terms of being able to do art. Literally, it is.), and I now doubt I'll have the time, between work and coursework. Which is a huge bummer, among other things.
Baby season is almost upon us— we're expecting a few babies, and when they're on the ground (a spectacle that I am almost positive I will miss this year, because of luck.), I'll try and post pictures when I get the chance.
In the meantime, I joined tumblr. I mostly reblog other peoples stuff on my main, but I have set up a side blog where I keep updates on the alpacas and hedgehog and sometimes art/sketches (ha, who am I kidding?!)— message me if you want the url, I'll be happy to share. (Also, not sure if I ever mentioned it before, but I got a Skype a while back, and have recently remembered my login info. My username is sandeyes13 there as well. LOL)
Otherwise, things are going well. We welcomed a new cat to the household— a little bobtailed kitten showed up on the property, and we have taken the little shit in. His name is Shade, and he is ridiculously adorable, despite being a brat lol.
As an aside, I've been thinking about the Vale lately. Any Vale peeps out and about? How are things? I noticed that the boards are still quite dead, which is a shame, cause I miss you all! D:
ALSO, DID YOU GUYS SEE?! THE BELMONT WAS AMAZING!
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