It’s been a rough few days. I’m overwhelmed with the tasks at hand. In particular, I’m trying to figure out what kind of work to submit for my Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) show in April. I’ve been going back and forth with doing hand-painted pieces, digital works, illustrated social commentaries, and all other possible solutions. I feel boxed in and it’s terrible.
I’ve made a list called Things to Worry About which highlights all the deadlines and obligations haunting me right now. It’s actually quite therapeutic for me to face all these demons in a single text file. Now the strategy calls for addressing each one. I’m attempting to find a place for each task in my calendar so I can eventually get rid of them. Next thing I need to do is turn down every other offer* that comes my way. I’ve committed to too many things now and it’s finally come back bite me in the foot. Well no more, I say! I’ll be politely declining invitations to work on projects until I can get things under control again. Just thinking about it makes me more anxious. I’d better go to sleep before this monitor feels the wrath of my jab. Good night.
*If you want to buy me lunch, that’s cool. I’ll try not to turn that down. ;]
I completely understand. I’m going through a similar situation up here. My calendar is filling up with school due dates and “to do’s”. Praying for you!
like this sketch. you’re in my prayers.
Oh my lil David… its a right of passage to have your BFA nervous breakdown!
i went through it, boy did i go through that!!. But then it passes and you survive, and amazed when you look back at what you did and how much stress you can go through. My advice is simplify, simplify and focus. you may want to do many things for this but overall one is enough, learn to be content with your choice and focus on that, and definately do not procrastinate on this one. We as art students may have done so with every other project this a bit harder to do that. Let me know if you have any questions! best of luck!! not that you need it i know you’ll do great!! i am now a Photo Lab Monitor at school on Wednesday 7-10pm, maybe ill see you then. a big guuuuyuuucckk for ya ; )
Dang, i feel ya. My sis is working on her portfolio for college. She’s stressing too.
I was gonna invite you to join Kristel and I (and others) for our “black people movie night” on saturday. We’ll watch movies, eat fried chicken, you know, good stuff.
If you wanna take a movie break, you should join us! ;0)
Take it easy!
Thanks everyone.
Olga, I’ll keep that in mind. Focus focus focus.
I hope you’re able to keep it all under control…I’m sure you can handle it!
I feel a bit overwhelmed as well with work….baaa! lol.
We’ll both make it through!
You’ll do fine I’m sure of it..you’re in my prayers.