Mood: Uncomfortable
Music: None I just ate way, way too much Chinese takeout. *headdesk* It's too good for my mouth to resist... I am so glad that school for the week is over...I have homework to look forward to over the weekend, but I don't have any more classes and I am happy with that knowledge. Yay. It's still cold here, and the sky is grey and overcast. Bleh. Even the trees turning colors have been kind of muted against the greyness of it all. I am hoping, however, that the weather takes a turn for the warmer on Saturday, with that ride scheduled. *crosses fingers* So I loaded up the horses in the trailer and took them for a spin today. Colletta was fine--this was old hat to her. Violet, on the other hand...well, let's just say that she spent almost the entire trip banging around like a nincompoop. I'm having doubts as to whether she will load up again...she had an expression of 'get me away from that thing PLEASE' when I unloaded her. Ugh. I'm not looking forward to the ensuing battle. Sigh. Why have all of my entries lately been full of gloom? I think that fall is starting to get to me. And my schedule. *snarls at said schedule* And now, for something completely different...I emailed an Internet-based writing magazine yesterday asking if they would be interested in commissioning me for illustrations that pertain to stories and poems. And, wonder of wonders, they replied and said yes! Yee! I don't know when they'll first need the art, or what I'm going to draw yet, but I can hardly wait! I'll be paid! With real money! :D Now I need to find more ezines to see if they'll be interested... *hunts* I finished the Inkheart trilogy last night. It didn't end quite the way I expected...and I was on a 'end-of-book' low after finishing. Sigh. But I have ideas for some paintings of Dustfinger. Time to devote to said paintings would be nice... *sighs* I have some time here at the gym, so I'm going to start sketching out some character sheets for a book that a friend asked me to illustrate. And without any further ado, I shall sign off. Mood: Apathetic
Music: None Brr, it's cold today. I'm sitting here at the gym with my feet next to a space heater, and I'm still cold. Time to hunt out some thicker socks, methinks. I took Violet for an hour-long ride today--on Saturday Mom and I are going on a trail ride (squee!) and we're taking Colletta and Violet. I am excited, but also a little cautious. Violet has been doing really well lately, but she's never met any other horses and hasn't been trailered since she was six weeks old. So this ride ought to be interesting. Supposedly the trails are easy (as opposed to the ride I went on earlier this year that was nearly 5 hours long and went up and down muddy ravines, into rocky creeks, and was incredibly hard-core), and our farrier and horse trainer will be there so if I have any trouble with Violet he'll be there to give me a hand. So this week I'll be taking Violet out as much as possible, by herself or with Colletta. Anyway, back to today's ride...we made it to the road and just worked on going places that Violet didn't want to go. She gets upset, but never to the point that she has a breakdown--it's just enough to get her nervous, which is perfect. The idea is, the more often we go places that make her nervous but she doesn't get hurt and nothing bad happens, the more inclined she'll be to trust me. I've been working with her with that mindset ever since I started training her, and it does work. I can't wait until she's as well-trained (and quiet) as Colletta... Been working on the Inkheart trilogy for the last couple of weeks...I'm on the third book in the series, and I can't seem to read it fast enough. I'm on page 289 out of 683, and things are getting darker and more hopeless by the chapter, but it's like Lord of the Rings: the story runs pell-mell on its path and doesn't get resolved until the last few chapters. Although, granted, Lord of the Rings kind of winds down with the 'Scouring of the Shire', and the Inkheart books don't tend to wind down until the last chapter... *rambles* Anyway. On to college...my classes have me completely and thoroughly frustrated. The subjects are easy in themselves, and I rather like them, but my teacher insists on piling on ridiculous amounts of busywork. Each project is required to have 20-30 thumbnails (this is Graphic Design), at least 10 roughs, and then every project has to be mounted on a special board and mailed in and it's all just a hassle! I DO have other things to do other than busy-work in college! Between work, class (and the studying involved), horses, and the racing hither thither and yon that those activities entail I hardly have enough time to draw, much less do nonsensical projects...grrr. I wish that I could do school and start all the things in life that I'm anxious to do too--I'm starting to contact people about my art, local and otherwise, but if I don't have any time to work on my art that's going to fizzle out pretty darned soon. Arrgh...*inhales* I'm calming down, I'm calming down...maybe. Let's go on to a different subject, shall we? Today is the 12th, yes? Well, on the 20th is my birthday. I'm turning 18, woo. And I just remembered that I have a truck payment and insurance due on the 15th..or is it the 17th? I can't remember. I have a payment due this week, that's enough knowledge. I don't want to do anything or go anywhere on my birthday--I just want to take the whole day off and do whatever I want, without the pressure of a schedule. That would be wonderful. Man, am I in a dour mood or what? This isn't like me, really. Let's see if I can end this on a happy note. I found 'The Matchmaker' on iTunes--it's a movie with Anthony Perkins, made in 1958. I saw some clips on Youtube and read the synopsis this weekend. It sounds really cute (the storyline, that is). As such I'm plotting to buy an iTunes card...hmm...*looks around shifty-eyed* Hurrah for obscure movies that have dead actors in them! :D Now I just have to get my grubby paws on a Tony Perkins album with him singing 'Abracadabra'--I have fallen in love with that song and it's going through my head right now, as a matter of fact. I'll check a BitTorrent website. *plots* My hands are getting cold, and 'Inkdeath' is begging to be read again, so I shall sign off. Mood: Depressed
Music: If I Fell In Love With You (by the Beatles) *winces* Ahh, I have a headache...a two-hour nap in the middle of the afternoon doesn't do good things to me. Bleh. Quick update here: 'depressed' comes from some uncontrollable situations that I'm not liking. Hence the depression. Or maybe it's a combination of irritation and mild frustration that the situation even came up...gah. *makes a cup of tea* Lemon balm. Good for low spirits...I think...oh well, I'll enjoy drinking it anyway. XD I took some pictures yesterday--we had our first BIG frost. Eek. And I got a good sunrise picture too. http://picasaweb.google.com/molly.nolden/Landscape# Interesting info for the day: did you know that Anthony Perkins could sing? In French?? ...my world just got a little rosier. No, seriously, listen to this! http://www.youtube.com/user/Bramblefox#p/a/f/0/WaJW-iTdwvg Isn't that just fun?? And GOSH, he was cute when he was younger. (Mom was watching the video over my shoulder and agreed XD ) I'm trying to find some more Tony Perkins movies (he did some in French too, eee) to sate my fast-developing obsession. (Last time I went through an actor obsession I spent MONTHS looking up obscure movies, CDs, shows, etc and painting the poor man...I need a life...) Let's see, what else...I haven't been doing much art lately...I've been working on the Mizzies in Footloose thing though, and we have made through intermission! *pumps fist* Oh! Oh! Before I forget! I finally got all of the production of Footloose that Will and I played in on Youtube! Here is part 1 of 12 parts: http://www.youtube.com/user/Bramblefox#p/u/11/Y7RWwfcUnBw Youtube has a new design, apparently...I kind of like it. The videos are uploaded in reverse-chronological order, meaning that the last part is first in the 'uploaded' section. If that makes any sense. (I am the first person to sing in the play. Yee. :D ) We're going to go watch 'The Astronaut Cowboy', so bye until later. I am feeling slightly better now...c'est la vie, or whatever. :D Wow, two posts in one day?? This is amazing!
So, on with it: here is my 'bohemian' costume: http://picasaweb.google.com/molly.nolden/BohemianCostume It's just cobbled together from random clothing that I found around the house. Yes, I wore it for real. And yes, I wore it out in the normal world. I'm hoping to start a trend. This costume has been updated in Photography: People. I went on a long ride today--at least two hours, which for me and my schedule is a long time. And it rained almost the whole time. It's one of those misty, drizzly rains that last all day, and gets your clothes thoroughly soaked just by being THERE. My hands were freezing half-way through--Mom called my phone and I could barely get it out of my pocket because my hands were so stiff. Heck, I was freezing all over--after getting home I took a very hot shower and lay down on the couch wrapped in a turtleneck, my green sweater, and a scarf. It took me a long time to warm up. Speaking of warmth and cold, I heard on the radio that they're calling for snow showers on Sunday. NOOOOOEEESSS. I don't wanna! Who ARE these radio announcers, anyway! I want to file a complaint! And now for something completely different: The Fox is turning 18 on the 20th. *gasp* Eee. That's scary and exciting all at once--I can do so many things! The world is opening up before my eyes! I want to work on a dude ranch and get a job selling art and go to conventions by myself and visit friends that I've always wanted to meet and *explodes* Gaah! There's so much to see and do that it's overwhelming! *spazz* *recovers* Okay. I'm good now. And now I'm going to go plot something...my mind is restless... Mood: Tired
Music: None Part 4 for the Mizzie version of Footloose is up! Go check it out! (For some reason I can't link to my writing page, so you'll have to find it manually) And speaking of Footloose: I have been uploading it onto Youtube for the last few days--it takes about an hour to upload per section, so I'm only onto part 5 of 12 parts. But I'm working on it... I have some drawings to update with, but unfortunately I'm at work. I'll get 'em scanned tonight and see about putting them up later. I usually don't spazz about guys, but a guy who is almost the spitting image of Anthony Perkins just walked into the gym. WHAT THE HECK... *spazz* (Yeah, I've got Anthony Perkins on the brain--how in the world could you tell?) Oh, pictures! I went on a ride last week and took some pictures on the way. So, without any further ado, here ya go: http://picasaweb.google.com/molly.nolden/OctoberHorseRide# Feeling laconic today, ho hum. I'm going to go back to my sketchbook... *wanders off muttering* Mood: Bohemian
Music: None It's too early to be cold... *whimpers* I've been wearing three layers on a fairly regular basis, not to mention a scarf and hat. In the house. I'm going to register a complaint. (By the way, a note about the 'bohemian' mood: I've been wearing my beret, a long knitted jacket (I didn't make it), and one of my scrappy scarves all day (not to mention having a crochet hook in my hair), so I'm feeling quite artistic and wild. Hence, the bohemian reference.) I can't wait to go to bed...my head has been hurting on and off almost all day. Ugh. I find that by holding my head to the side like an inquisitive squirrel is the best way to take the pressure off my neck and head, but it looks silly. Hence, I'm trying not to do so. So back to the head-hurting: I think I'm very slowly coming down with something. Maybe. It's very slight, just with the headache and being very tired in the morning, so I'm not sure if I'm actually sick yet. Gosh, I hope not...although it WOULD be nice to have an excuse not to go to class tomorrow. *looks around shifty-eyed* I'm almost done with the next part of Les Mis performing Footloose! I've got one more song to the end of Act 1, and then there'll probably be a long intermission of sorts. Hurrah. I might actually get this thing done before November. *crosses fingers* I've finally gotten an chance to play around with Photoshop! It's a LOT of fun--my main issue is just finding time to sit down and play with it, especially since it takes at least an hour at this stage in the game to get anywhere interesting with a picture. I'm hoping to speed up a little bit as I go. What else, what else...been reading 'Inkheart' again...crocheting as usual...and I need to start hunting around for places that would be interested in art. I'd love to get some pocket money (and get my truck paid off), and art seems to be the best venue at the moment. Other than cleaning houses, of course. But cleaning houses can be a drag. Sigh. I was also compiling a note today on what I need to draw next. So far I've got some ideas for studies of the male torso (muscles and stuff, can never have too many muscles), a portrait of Anthony Perkins, I need to drag out my acrylics sometime, more Javert of course, some horse drawings...there's so much to do and so little time to do it! I should not be a frustrated artist yet! *bangs head against wall* I have school tomorrow...and I'm not looking forward to it. School has been eating up my time like nothing else...and you know what? I personally think that I could learn things and have an absolute blast doing so on my own. (On my own, pretending he's beside me... *kicks musical self away*) When you have to go as fast as the lowest common denominator in a class, it gets very boring very quickly. Granted, I AM learning valuable things about Quark Express and Graphic Design is bringing my attention to things in the advertising industry, but that doesn't make it less of a drag. Grr. I have been rambling on for far too long...I'm going to drag my sorry self off to bed and try to keep warm. *clutches scarf* Music Track: There is Nothing Like A Dame (South Pacific)
Mood: Tired So, I just watched Psycho for the first time last night. By myself. In the semi-darkness. ...let's just say that I didn't sleep very well last night. *rolls eyes* Interestingly enough, the 'shower scene' wasn't the scariest part. Sure, it was freaky, but not terrifying. The scary part was how the murder scene was dealt with later. *shudders* Just go and watch it. Having only seen Anthony Perkins as Javert, it was very disarming to see him so much younger (he was really cute when he was young...'aww' cute, not 'hot' cute. He had this air of a lost puppy...kind of like James Stewert when he was younger, pre-war era). And he was so THIN--broad-shouldered, but if he turned sideways he was like a knife blade, all sharp angles and steel. And...and...I dunno, he was just intense and creepy and lost, all at once. THAT was the scary part. As Javert he's very intense, but also military and clipped and precise in everything he does, but with a masterful command on his reactions. As Norman Bates, there's this thin layer of normality (no pun intended) that just barely covers a simmering kaliedescope of repressed emotion...I'm going to stop waxing poetic and change the subject, m'kay? So it's the 3rd of October, and we had freezing rain last night. WHAT THE HECK. It's too early in the year for that! Go away! *makes shooing motions* I was going to go out and take pictures of various fall-looking fields and trees and such, but there's this blasted cloud cover that is not friendly to photography. Maybe I'll go out for a ride and take pictures on the way... *muses* But first, a nap. Going to bed at midnight and waking up every two hours with Javert and Norman Bates duking it out in my mind is NOT conducive to restful sleep. *headdesk* This must be some kind of record--two story updates in nearly as many days? *shakes head* The approach of NaNoWriMo has got me frantically writing on my stories (yes, that is story plural) in something akin to frenzy. Sigh. Anyway, go check it out! I had a lot of fun with this part.
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March 2011
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