Perfect Day

Just finished my last final yesterday, so today was a nice break. I had a wonderful day. It consisted of buying new art supplies for next semester, buying new paint, getting a present for my brother, listening to Coldplay, delivering a gift to a friend, listening to some amazing jazz, having a nice dinner, and spending some time scrapbooking with my mum. In some ways...I don't want this day to end...

Cheers,

Amy

Silent Tears

The evening went quite well considering...our school won the basketball game against the school I've wanted to beat for a few years. So that felt pretty good, in fact, it was the best basketball game I've ever been to. The crowd was going crazy...it was great. Then I went out for coffee with some of my favorite school friends. That too was really fantastic. The rest is sad, as death is always sad. And that's all I have to say.

Pain,

Amy

I feel So

After a certain point of studying, you feel relaxed, or maybe just plumb tuckered out. I hope you enjoyed that last sentence, especially my choice of words. I'm at that point of feeling half relaxed/tired. Yet in it all, I feel like I'm on another planet completely, and maybe in a way I am. It's always good to be yourself they say. You're unique, just like everyone else.

Let's Start Over,

Amy

Time Passing By...

Lately, life has just been spinning. This academic year is going so quickly, maybe it's because out of all my high school years, I'm enjoying this one the most. I wish I could push 'fastforward' for Finals, and push 'pause' for the days off. Then maybe hit 'stop' for the good times. If that were the case, I might never learn anything, being stuck in the good times, sometimes one can forget to be thankful. I like to reflect often upon those good things in life, and the simple things that can be overlooked. Beautiful sunsets, fresh air, being with friends, being able to think and communitcate...Etc.

This winter I think I'd like to plan a snowboarding trip or two...But that will have to wait till finals are over. Then maybe I'd take flight out to see a good friend of mine. I would love to take some time out to visit friends, and have some fun in winter 2005.

Highlight of the Day: Buying a new canvas for a project I've had in mind for awhile, and getting a good drink from my favorite coffee shop after working all day.







Amy

Marie ne chante plus

French, it's a lovely language. I wish I was fluent. "Il est vrai que le fraincais est utile." A book once stated, and of course I agree, French is very useful. My roadtrip went well, taking longer than expected, resulting in being able to go to more birthday parties. That was a for sure highlight. So now you can have your cake and eat it too. While in Rome...

Anyways, these next couple of weeks are going to be INSANLY busy, filled with last-minute filming for a final project in a good class, and studying for finals. I don't know if I'm ready for this. It might be a better idea to go read...because Amy n'etudie guere. Though I really should study more than I do. Ok, I think I'll finish my French homework another day, maybe italian would be fun to learn too? latin...hmmm too many thoughts.

-Amy

RoadTrip

I like to travel, it's exciting, fun, and everything you could ever hope it to be. Sometimes. Then, out of the blue, the most odd things can happen. I'll let you guess whatever those things can be. Use your imagination, and maybe you could even write a story about it. I'd love to hear it if you do. The one thing I don't like about roadtrips, and going places, is the unpacking. I find it...dull.

Ok, so I went to a store the other day and I bought 8 paintbrushes. They made me very happy because they are very nice brushes. One day I'll buy some Golden paint...it's the best acrylic paint there is. Then I'll paint some new paintings, but I need ideas. Maybe on my trip I will find some ideas. This is started to excite me. Perhaps I should finish packing, journeys are the best. Cheers.

Amy

Saying Goodbye

The strange thing about 'goodbye' is that it seems more meaningful than a 'hello.' A hello seems more joyous, filled with more excitement. A goodbye on the other hand, is hard, sometimes cold and bitter, or sometimes just painful. I think I prefer a "see you soon" rather than goodbye. It's easier to think about. I'm not saying I don't like talking about sad things, I think I enjoy thinkin' about positive things better, for the most part. Don't focus on the glass being half empty or half full, just drink it. Having something to drink is something to be thankful for in itself. Speaking of something to drink, today I went to a coffee shop and tried a London Fog. So good. I think I found a new favorite drink. :-) I think I shall go read a book now, reading is a good thing to do, it stretches the imagination. Cheers

Grace and Peace,

Amy

A great New Year

Greetings,

Whew! I just finished 2 paintings this week, which might not sound like a lot of work, but unlike many other kinds of tasks, art doesn't follow patterns. Making a masterpiece doesn't happen instantly. I'm looking forward to trying out some new mediums for a new project coming up. I always try to have a few projects on-the-go at once so I won't get bored. It's easy to get tired of a project and having a different one to work on is a nice break.

I think I would like to work with oil more, the colours are so rich, and I'm happy with the results I've had with my first oil painting "Venice." Maybe I'll attempt a few more paintings before the semester switches...this is going to be a great new year!

Grace and Peace,

Amy