Opposing Posters

Quotidian #4

Diary Entries

GETTING MY "7 STAGES OF GRIEF" LANTERNS IN AN ART MUSEUM 

I remember being 17 and how I felt when I made these pieces. After 2 years I finally felt that my grieving had ended and I could go on with my life without feeling guilty for the days I was blessed with and she was not. After I made these pieces I could put away any negative emotion I had and finally be happy without having the thought in the back of my head telling me if I deserve it or not.

It has taken me years to even consider taking the first step to get my piece showcased. It took months of planning and preparation for someone to even consider talking to me and now a weight has been lifted off my shoulder. Knowing someone even liked my work enough to want others to enjoy it, question it, criticize it and admire it makes me feel like it has all been worth it. I've been waiting around for weeks to hear back on whether or not they wanted my piece or not and now I can actually say I have a piece in an art museum.

Waking up this morning I didn't think I would get an answer today or anytime soon really. I don't like to get my hopes up so I’ve been playing it cool but now I can't help but celebrate my achievements and look back on my hard work. I know she would be happy for me too and that makes me feel calm remembering that.

GRADUATING GRAD SCHOOL

At this point in my life I can finally consider myself to be an adult. Today I am getting my masters degree and finishing this chapter of my life that revolved around school. I woke up early today, not because I wanted to but because I couldn't sleep any longer. My dad has been constantly lecturing me about being serious in school and with my life and now my work has finally paid off.

I was the first one awake in my house, I stayed in bed a little longer and then decided to start my day. The ceremony wasn't until the evening so I had time to do whatever I wanted with my day. I spent my morning alone and watched tv and played on my phone, this was probably going to be the last time in awhile I could waste time. I spent the rest of my day getting ready for tonight, I did my hair and makeup, ironed my dress, and painted my nails. My brother flew in for the occasion and he dropped me off at school since I had to be there before guests came. During the car ride he told me how proud he is of me and basically not to mess up the perfect life I’ve worked hard for. I wasn't surprised since he's been giving me these lectures for who knows how long.

Once the clock turned to 5 the graduation music started playing. I waited and waited and after an hour or so I began to make my way towards hands I had to shake and a degree I had to grab. In a blur of a moment I heard my name being called and the sounds of cheering from my family in the distance. I walked down a line of people I didn't really know and was handed the end of my school career and the beginning of the rest of my career. After several more speeches it was time to leave, it all felt so long and short at the same time. The rest of the night was spent with hugs, congratulations, gifts and dinner and I finally came home with the rest of my life ahead of me.

BUYING MY FIRST HOME

After weeks of packing and years of leases I finally get to move into my first home that is actually mine. I lived in the same home my entire life but there was always an underlying feeling that this space isn't entirely my own. I had my own room but that was about it.

I woke up early for moving day, like before sunrise early. I rented a UHAUL and began to stack my boxes by the front door. My brother spent the night at my place so he could help me get settled into my new home. It took us about 2 hours but we managed to fix all my junk into the truck and after I dropped my keys off and said one last goodbye to my last apartment, we were on our way.

By time we got there it started to warm up outside and we decided to work fast before one of us passes out. Little by little and box by box we managed to get everything finally inside my home. After hours of organizing and unpacking we managed to fall asleep in the middle of our work. After my first day of moving we were able to finish unpacking the kitchen and my bedroom which are probably the only rooms I really need. The next morning my brother had his flight set for later in the day, I decided I could finish the work myself since I want everything in a specific place for my liking. We said our goodbyes and he went off and I went back into my new home.

Homework #4

I just googled "movie posters" I don't even know what this movie is about, but I really like this poster. The composition is interesting because theres something to look at at each corner, rather than right in the center. I like the animated element to the poster because it makes me take a second look at it. The color scheme was also executed well, it looks like theres only about 2-3 prominent colors in this poster but it still flows well.

Quotidian #3

5 Year Plan (First Step)

Within 5 years I would like to be "older and wiser", I'd like to think everyday I'm learning something new and becoming a better self so in 5 years I want to be nicer and smarter and take better care of myself and my body. At that point in my life I want to have a better diet, preferably cutting out dairy products because I think they're gross but I love yogurt. I want to be working towards my masters degree within 5 years, at that point I hope to be graduated college but I want to further my educated than just 4 years and I also hope to be working by then. I want to have my own car, I really don't think I will be moved out by then because my parents are foreign and thats just not a thing you do so it would be unrealistic to say so. I want to travel to several states in America that I haven't been to before, I'd like to go to Illinois because my brother lives there, Oregon, and Washington specifically. I believe these are all achievable, working towards my masters and getting a job might overlap with eachother since I will be doing these around the same time in my life. I will have to plan a lot to be able to travel where I would like to go and save money for these trips. Changing my diet and becoming a better self will feed into eachother by the decisions I make for myself. 

Homework #6

In response to the article, I feel people are more drawn to pictures rather than reading. Weather it be for the sake of convenience or not the media and news outlets can alter a way people perceive what information they're given based on images related to the topic.

Critique Response

I learned a few new tips and tools that I can use to benefit my work. I haven't used Photoshop in months so now I remember and know better how to do a project.

Quotidian #2