All Hallows Eve

Kaili and Ellie decked the house for Halloween last week-end, and the kids carved these pumpkins last night.

Today, Ron and Adam were working, so Adam missed-out on the fun. Dax was reluctant to dress-up, so I told him he didn't have to; he could stay home when I took the girls out. He decided "the unknown comic" would be an acceptable costume. Kaili made a bat costume with a black garbage bag and ears, Ellie and I fell back on the old witch stand-by.

I took the kids to the mall where we met Ron when he got off work, this evening. The girls got quite the haul of candy again this year. When we got home, Dax took the girls around our neighborhood and got his own candy too. We had one very diminutive visitor this year, so I guess our kids still have a monopoly on this street, as far as trick or treaters go.

Oct 28, 2008

I gave my 10 minute oral presentation last night. I went pretty well, I think.

This morning I found out I did fairly well on my drawing mid-term and got an A on my portfolio. They also picked one of my projects to display in some show of student work that is coming up.

Still have lots of work piling up on me. I can't believe I have just barely a month of classes left this semester.

I talked to the academic adviser this afternoon. It seems I should just stay the course. She said I can still take any art courses I would like, and apply for a second degree later, if that is what I decide to do.

Oct 24, 2008

I have been even more distracted than usual lately. So here is the latest:

On the lab quiz last week, I did 10% better than the class average YIPPEE! The computer corrupted my only copy of the outline I was working on for Monday's presentation (which is STILL in its infancy!). I have a lot to do for my drawing course, but I feel guilty when I work on it, because drawing feels too much like playing to me. I have been really struggling with insomnia, so I am really having a tough time focusing during the daytime. I met with an academic adviser this morning, she felt I was a challenging, but interesting case. We got nothing resolved, but I have another meeting with her next week. It looks like I may have to reapply to TRU and be accepted in the B.A. program next fall. It is all pretty confusing to me, but hopefully, it will all be clarified for me with the next meeting.

Ron and the kids are all doing well and the weather has been pleasant, although it is getting dark too early these days.