It's been more than a year. And I'm very sorry about the lack of updating, both journal and content-wise. Since my last entry, many things have changed, either completely or partially. For one, I got into UWIC (Cardiff) for the 1-year Foundation course which I'm about to finish very soon. It was an exciting and path-changing year this one. Started off with a certain package of expectations and it all turned out completely different than I had expected-in a good way, at least as far as education is concerned.

My A-levels, blown. No time to finish any of that, and frankly, it only made me stressed 20 times on top of my initial disorientation at the very beginning on the course. What I regret mostly is the cash I paid for those 3 subjects. And the fact that my commitment was tested and failed, regardless of any external factors. Either way, things happen or fall apart so that others can come and fit better.

And that's exactly what happened. Six years ago, if anyone would come and tell me I'd be interested in Architecture and anything related to it, I'd seriously look at them and tell them they're nuts. Which, frankly speaking, is the product of the unimaginative and strongly lacking any substantial worth Greek High school education. And even though it took me a good 5 years to finally discover what I'd potentially like to become in this life, I'm happy to say that my goal has been met, thanks to my Foundation Course. At the same time, my dreams.. are still very much alive and breathing. And waiting..

I don't regret going to Denmark, having to deal with all those stupid issues, and everything else in between (although it would have saved me a lot of time, energy and possibly my precious tendons) because either way, it made me grow, offered me experience that can help in various occasions and most importantly, navigated me through many bad decisions to eventually make the right ones.

Right now, I'm working on my final project which is a museum proposal, product of my theme "Transformation". Hard times, especially when you're stuck and feel like you're repeating yourself over and over. I have zero time, as my final rough maquette needs to be ready by Tuesday for Tutor-approval.. but I hope something takes my mind away, and maybe some fresh air circulates with some new ideas or ways to get past this annoying blockage. Booo.

And how about those two portraits I've been so good at finishing? 4 years for the first.. don't know about the second. Awesomeness at your service. But I will. The worst part with me and drawing, especially freehand sketching (and any attempt to paint) is that I find it so hard to get inspired and sit and start doing it. Once I do, however, I find peace. And this is why I love making things instead. It comes naturally. I get distracted by issues and at the same time I can let myself wander in thoughts freely. I just love it so much.

So things will be okay. Not sure how.. but they have to be. Generally speaking here. And hopefully there will be an actual LIFE somewhere along the way, as right now the one I am supposed to be leading hardly resembles one. Social MEGA fail. Crowned.

That being said, London lies ahead. Kingston for Interior Design (Interior Architecture to be more precise; no cushions, no decorating, no flowery-creepy-textily things) and excitement is there. Along with a summer to get back on track with many things and start new ones. And preferably finish them.


I know it's a bit late, but I'd still like to wish everyone a very productive and creative 2011. We're halfway there now, but there's still a lot of time till its end.. and I hope we all make the most out of it.

Signing out.

Rali


PS. I actually... have missed DA. And being active. *Le sigh*


And as always.. here are my current favs from around DA: