I know all of us crazy TMNT fans first saw this a year or so ago, but I just saw it up on faildogs.com and had to post it. :P

Craziness!

http://www.ksat.com/video/15811300/index.html

My digital illustration advert "Vixen, Vespa, Vans" made it into the Texas State University Art & Design "Juried All-Student Art Exhibition" and will be hanging in Gallery I from March 24 - April 12, 2008.

I have to admit, when I dropped off my two pieces for submission, my heart sank. I did not expect the work entered to be on that high a level. Everything looked like professional quality. I didn't even hope to be selected.

There are two factors which helped me though... One, my skill. :P I mean, I guess I got SOMETHING right with that particular illustration. The other would be luck ....

When I turned in my work (half an hour past deadline), I saw absolutely NO communication design work -- even though the contest is open to ALL art & design students. There weren't any categories set up for comm des, either. I entered two illustrations -- one traditional and one digital. And I had to put them both in "painting."

So, I'm guessing that since my work was one of few (if any), it stood a much better chance at getting in the show. Either way, it's there, and I'm still pretty proud.

There are some amazing pieces here, and I recommend checking it out, if you are in the San Marcos, TX area. Gallery I (along with Gallery II) is located on the second floor of the Joann Cole Mitte Art & Design building at Texas State University off of Sessom Dr.

But in case you can't make it to gallery, here's the piece:

I got my passport in the mail today..... This trip is becoming more and more of a reality. I can't wait.

Along with my passport, they returned my birth certificate. I was looking it over and discovered I was born at 4:49 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 1980. For some reason I always thought I was born around 9 in the morning.

So I was thinking about it, and I really want an accurate astrological reading... You know, with rising signs and moon shit and all that. I know that for a lot of those things you have to tell them where you born and what day and hour you were born. But have you ever tried looking up astrology online? All you get are millions of horoscope services. It's like Miss Cleo is all over the interwebz trying to fake you out.

I know there are astrologers out there with some sense of integrity... or at least sites on the metaphysical, where you can get information about that sort of thing.

I dunno. I'm a sucker for anything like that. And I think right now, I'm at a good place to get a reading. I like getting readings at crossroads in my life -- not because I'm looking for some foundation to base a life-changing decision, but because I'm interesting in seeing if the reader picked up on these things as well.

I was thinking of calling up Rocky and seeing if he could do a tarot reading over the phone. But we would have ended up being on the phone for ages, and I'm almost out of minutes for the month again!

I swear, why couldn't my dad get me a plan with unlimited minutes and unlimited texts?!

OK... So I just finished watching this week's episode of Lost. ( If you haven't watched, then don't proceed... )

As I've been saying for the past couple of months, I've only got about a year left of school. A year sounds like a long time, but it breaks down into three semesters: Spring, Summer and Fall. The Spring semester is half over, and we've already moved into our final projects. Registration for Summer begins on March 24 and April 7 for the Fall. In other words, I need to know what I'm going to be doing with the rest of the year within the next couple of weeks. But right now, I'm sort of stumped. I have a couple of options and can't decide the best route to take.

There are five classes I need in order to graduate: 1 advanced elective (Disegno a Firenze), 1 2D ARTS class (Printmaking or Screen printing), 1 3D ARTS class (Fibers, Metals, or Ceramics), 1 science class (Chemistry for non-science majors, or a whole slew of other options), and Senior Exit Review.

Option 1 would be to take Printmaking and Chemistry during Summer 2 (I'm taking Disegno a Firenze in Italy during Summer 1), and Fibers and in the Fall. Exit Review has to be during a long semester, so I have to take it during the Fall.

The Pros: My remaining classes would be spread out over two semesters, with very low stress. Printmaking is being taught by the same professor that is teaching Disegno a Firenze and is also my Italian coach.

The Cons: Because I'm a financial aid recipient, I must be registered for 12 credit hours to receive aid in the Fall. I could register for two more classes, like Figure Drawing and Special Problems just to get those hours.

Option 2 would be to take no classes during the Summer 2 session, and recover from the Europe trip at my parents house. Then take all four of my remaining classes during the Fall semester.

The Pros: I don't have to worry about taking any extra classes, my financial aid is guaranteed, and I'll have a good break between Italy and my last semester at school. It also gives me time to scope out the San Diego housing market.

The Cons: I have no room for error. These remaining classes aren't exactly going to kill me, but I would hate to have to worry about Chemistry for nine weeks, while I should be worrying about something more important -- like preparing my portfolio for Exit Review. Also, I'm not sure these classes will be offered during the Fall. They should be, but they may conflict with other classes.

Other options ... I could take one class during Summer 2, and the remaining three classes during the Fall with one Special Problems or Figure Drawing class. That way, I could get Chemistry out of the way during the summer. Heck, I might even be able to take it at TSTC back in Harlingen.

I guess what it comes down to is time and money. Option 1 leaves me with time during my last semester, but no money. Option 2 gets me financial aid, but no time to spare during the Fall. Of course, none of this could fly with my adviser. She could probably tell me the perfect route to take. But my appointment isn't until April 4 or 5... well after the registration date for Summer 2. So, I welcome any input, advice or baps on the head that will point me in a good direction.

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The color scheme/design is still a little off, but it's all functional. Have fun.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I've added Part 1 of the classic "Making of TMNT: Behind the Shells" to youtube. I thought for sure that it'd already be up there, but I guess not. It's a pretty cool special that came out on VHS in 1991 alongside the theatrical release of TMNT 2: The Secret of the Ooze.

Part 1 focuses on the history behind the creation of the TMNT and Shredder through interviews with TMNT creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Keep an eye out for future "episodes" which feature Splinter's back story, behind the scenes on The Secret of the Ooze and some other really cool stuff!

Also, as a side note... I don't know if anyone noticed, but James Saito, who played the Shredder in the first TMNT film was featured in the premiere of ABC's new show Eli Stone, which aired tonight. François Chau, who played the Shredder in TMNT 2: The Secret of the Ooze plays a recurring character (Dr. Marvin Candle) on ABC hit show LOST, also on Thursday nights. Two Shredders back-to-back ... That's pretty cool.

I hate being sick.

I went to bed Wednesday night with a tiny little cough, and woke up Thursday with it in full force. I did not want to go to my 2:30-4:30 class, but it was the last day to work in class on our projects, and we had to turn in our ten thumbnails for my 6:30-10:30 class. I got home at 4:45, and decided to take a nap. I woke up at 6:30 and arrived to class 15 minutes late. Needless to say, I was the last one to sign up for one-on-one critiques, so I was going to be there a LONG time.

By 7:45 I couldn't stand it any longer and asked my professor if I could go. She said yes, and I immediately came home, downed some thera-flu and went to bed.

It was an agonizing night... Whenever I'm sick with fever, I fall into delirium. I kept having absurd dreams and waking up in the wee hours. I was up at 3:30 a.m. for about 15 minutes, then I went back to bed. I woke up at 10:45 this morning and stayed home all day. I am soooooo miserable.

I didn't eat anything yesterday, but I had a bowl of chunky chicken soup and drank a couple of Dr. B's for caffeine (the coughing is causing all sorts of headaches) earlier today. But I'm not feeling a bit better at all. As a matter of fact, the sneezing has started as well as the continuous draining.

I hate it!!

On one hand I'm glad this is the weekend because I won't miss class. But on the other hand, my plans are shot and I don't know how much I'll be able to concentrate on homework.