Hands on?

After revisiting my notebooks from my Spring semester this year for Interior Design, I've realized how distant I've gotten from my involvement witht he program. Only a summer has passed & I'm far from remembering the things I've learned & accomplished. It makes me want to revisit all of my projects & revise them. Not sure how to avoid in this future, just have to try to stay involved.

=/

FB: Green Amber

I really feel like a superstar since Peggy Oberlin added me on Facebook.
THE Peggy Oberlin.

=D

Semester's coming to a close...

So my days are numbered with the fall semester & I have quite the agenda remaining for both my Commercial class as well as my Technical Design.
I have at least [2] more drawings in my Tech class for the 'Morelia Residence' aka 'my house.'

• Electrical Plan
• Elevation

Then there's Commercial, or as I call it, Time Consumer.

• Preliminary Floor Plan
• Program
• Admin Desk - Sectional + Elevation
• 3d Rendering

With my time limited & my stress in excess, pulling this off [to my liking] should be quite the challenge.

Hurrah!

Stairs!

Though we briefly covered the topic of Stairs in our Commercial class, we never came near these gems...

VOILA!

ME...as a Chair

I'm currently trying to get inspired to design a chair, that's 'Me.'
I've just looked at alot of chairs, but I don't want to just create a chair, that's already there.
So what is it that interests me;

• Light


• Recycled


• Animals


• Function


• Comfort


• Bright Colors

What does it all mean?!
The reason I'm doing this, besides trying to spark my inner 'Designer,'
is due to an upcoming contest [not that my goal is to win].

THINK, Amber, think.

Light Fixtures!

Here are some unique light fixtures I found when I was searching for a chandelier for my dining room...

Dwg 1A Blk Ref

Speaking in my other language [nearly binary] - Design!

After a 7 hour stint yesterday, along with the plethora of other time & energy spent, I produced some fairly decent space planning layouts for my Commercial Design project re: Dual Pediatric Office [1A].
I really need to document my hours on my timesheet & just try to keep track of my time spent.
That project isn't done, & neither is my Technical Design project [my house].
After some errands out in the Florida sun [get my serotonin going], I'll retreat to my [unfinished] office area where I'll break my neck sketching the floorplan for my house.
Afterwards, some quality time with my friend, 1A.

How exciting!
I may be getting my groove back.
Come back, Groove. Mama needs ya!

Commerical Interior Design

Tonight was a neck breaking display of bathroom commercial bathroom sketches & the spacing needed for them. We also presented our homework for grading.
Backing up, I've spent the last 24 hours [less 5 hours of work] on trying to forge a reputable commercial space based on the criteria matrix developed for the Pediatric Office [1A].
I learned two critical things: don't wait until last minute for design & familiarize myself with the updated version of AutoCAD. The latter relies heavily on the first.
My next assignment is to refine my haphazard 2B block diagrams.
I'll be doing so after working on Technical Design homework whose time frame is approaching sooner.
I need to document my time spent to continue the habit, which is what initially lead me here, but I think I'll stick to good ol' Excel instead.

-Amber

House Reno + School

Operation Garage Renovation has been underway for the past 3 days. By this time next week, everything should finished & back in place. With the addition of a tankless water heater, more outlets, & lighting, as well as the relocation of the washer & dryer to the exterior wall, alot of work has been done!

Otherwise, tonight I have my Commercial Interior Design class. I need to finish up some homework for the class involving a Criteria Matrix. Though, I'm not sure how many more on the spot spaces I can design. Hopefully tonight I'll be more productive.

Adventures

I'm going to actively save money & start going on more adventures.
You know, for inspiration.

♥

Bright Futures

Unless I find a way around it,
I have exactly FOURTEEN [14] credits remaining at my disposal.

So, after taking only TWO [2] classes this semester, for many reasons [especially for the lack of classes offered],
@ FIVE [5] credits, I'll have NINE [9] left.
That means THREE [3] more classes to take in the Spring.
So, unless I can receive some sort of extension, or FINANCIAL AID,
Justin & I will just be getting MARRIED.

Numbers.

Cross your fingers

My Bright Futures scholarship doesn't seem to be applying this semester, & I just today gave the final documents for my financial aid, as an independent.
School is next Thursday.
Its either a full semester if a miracle happens & everything's paid for, or I have to cut my classes in half, pay out of pocket, & wait for something to happen.

And I was supposed to have had time to apply for & transfer to PBSC.

Ha.

Wish me luck!!

Morelia

After having received our tax rebate for the first time home buyers credit, I 've been contemplating on exactly how we want to use it.
We really wanted a tankless water heater, maybe a new updated HVAC & a new [metal] roof that's up to code.
Also, french doors to the back would be a great improvement.
That being said, we're going to have to really stretch our money & resources to end up with a good, affordable product.
But if we do achieve what we're going for, overall efficiency & aesthetic should big amazing.

Time for some research.

Internet

As lucrative & fun as it was to revisit my computer & the world wide web, I digress. I need to focus on my sketchup rendering of the Grace Place church.
Once my computer situation is copacetic...

House Warmth

My housewarming party was surprisingly a success! Apparently registering at your favorite store really impacts the effect of the gifts you receive! And making it a Pot Luck really brought intrigue to the food aspect. Overall, it was worth it, but I'm glad its out of the way. Now I can finish my laundry list of projects with the house & there's no longer a mystery of what I come home to everyday.
Once I obtain my new camera, I'll post photos of the abode.

Also, I'm taking baby steps in preparation for my Fall semester of schooling in Interior Design. I need to dedicate some real time to getting the most out of this experience.

-Amber

Re-Apply

My motivation is fleeting. It comes and goes. My office was 'cluttered' in the most overwhelming sense, so tonight I tried to go through & organize. Alas, I have yet to unpack, paint, & create more permanent arrangements for what's to be my design haven.

On a side note, I've also been lacking in my academic efforts. I have yet to correct a financial error through IRSC, file for financial aid [properly], & apply to another school [PBSC]. I need guidance with my efforts for various reasons. My financial aid needs to somehow be acknowledged as an independent venture & my scholarships site needs to be accessible. As for application, I have some reservations due to the distance & time frames, & I also need to be instructed as far as transferable credits. I'd almost like to start over, but time & money are of the essence.

Hopefully, tomorrow will be a couple of steps in the right direction, the fall semester is quickly approaching.

PBSC - Int Design

And this is the list of credits needed at PBSC for my Interior Design degree. I would've posted the Fall course schedule, but its all taking place in Lake Worth. An hour there & back.

Looks like I'm stuck. =[

IRSC - Fall 2010

Here is the list of classes being offered in the fall.

IRSC - Interior Design

Here is the list of credit hours remaining to obtain my Kitchen + Bath Certificate. Following of course would be my A.S. in interior design.

Changing of Tides

Since my last post, I finished my 2nd semester of Interior Design at IRSC.
Worked [& shopped] numerous hours on my new house.
And just recently, endured an injury at work.
After smashing my toe under a vault door, I've spent days hobbling around, miserable.
Granted, I should've been taking this time to research online.
For my house, for school, for work...but I seemed to have found uncomfortable solace in staying put on the couch.
Realizing how unproductive this has been, how dusty my planner has gotten, & having missed a USGBC meeting, I've come to the conclusion of promoting change. My excuse has been waiting for the move into the new house before my creative juices got to flowing, but my new found injury has stunted said event.
Anyways, I at least took 5 minutes out of my day to revisit my Practicum log sheet only to discover that with another 10 hrs, I will have made a 'B' in the class. With another miraculous 30 onto that 10 [40 hrs total], I will have made my 'A.'
Not sure how much my toe will allow.

Epiphany!

During Materials class today, [Happy Earth Day], we had a guest speaker, Gale, from USGBC of South Florida. She was really inspiring, & made me really want to get more involved. At first, I thought, let me make another blog dedicated solely to my Green endeavors. Then, I took it a step further & decided that I really want to devote time to a green movement through networking, blogs, etc., just to relay information & research regarding all things Green. That made me decide that partnering up would really be beneficial, & who better than Wendy! We seem to be on the same page with alot of things. We're both technologically inclined, advocate green, & are starting our lives with a new house, our significant others' support there for our advantage. Wendy is already utilizing green practices, & I'm so far heavy on the research end. Hopefully we can start a blog or webpage & just try to convey ideas that are surpassed by fads & consumption.
What a better day to begin than on Earth Day =D

Art Show

The Art Show Competition began today. Walking into the Kight center is an army of 2D tables illuminating Graphic Design portraits, & then you turn right towards the elevator & everything's erected! The 3D display of Interior Design tables is definitely a sight. Wendy & I set up 'The Office,' our staged theme for presenting our portfolios. I'll post corresponding photos later.

Graphic Design Competition

Dr. Bredemeyer offered for Wendy and I to present our Portfolios at the Graphic Design competition.
After receiving her email regarding some revisions to my Portfolio, all I have to do is edit some as well as put together Wendy & my grand scheme for the table.
Being Interior Design students, we wanted to stage an office table with our projects streaming on a laptop & digital photo frame.
We've already accumulated pieces for the presentation, now we just need the piece-de-resistance, the chair!

We shall see how it goes Tuesday.

Pre-Presentation

Am I nervous about tomorrow?
Yes/No
Do I think I'm prepared?
Yes/No
Does the 10 minute allotment scare me?
Yes/No

A few final preparations & I'm off to battle tomorrow.
I'm so-so about any question I could ask myself in regards to my presentations.
I'm just going to try to relax & brace myself for potential outcome.
One more trip to Office Max to make some copies, (I really wish I could find the resources I need on campus), and then a good night's rest should do the trick.

Wish me luck =D

Notes &

So, I've managed to update my logsheet, my time, & start filling out my new planner.

I have yet to finish my,

• portfolio logsheets [including Volunteer hours (Cashel)]
• an internship letter template [Kegel!]
• type up & send my kitchen designer interview
• figure out a way to present my Green Project
• somehow complete my business plan [contract template, project hours]

I also need to contact the Benjamin Moore rep this week to see about some Volunteer hours. Hopefully I can avoid an incomplete. I can take a 'B'. Seems par for the course for me so far.

And besides that, find a way to fall asleep. Its 2:30am & my head is far from rested.

P.S.

End of April I should have a house!

Princess Di.

Oh, the importance of a good planner.
I think I've finally found a suitable one. I can't keep the inconsistent BlackBerry forever.
I also obtained a good Portfolio binder & carrying case tonight!
I used the opportune proximity to print my files as well, so with a few more prints & binds, my Practicum will be all wrapped up.
After inerting some more links I have written down, & perhaps revising a few things, my Materials last project [E-Resource] should be complete, though, the file will never really be complete.
And with just a few more productive hours on my business project, I should be more than prepared for next week's presentations.

This can be all thanks to Diana for motivating me in the right direction even though she probably thinks that I just helped her. She's a good partner in crime for this field. As is Wendy, whom I can never seem to get ahold of. Oh well, our independence certainly reflects our strengths, & when we come together, it only gets stronger.

Also, my internship has been getting better & better. Though, its been very difficult to quickly expedite tasks on the corrupted Sketchup files I'm working with. The importance of layers, grouping, & components really comes out. Once walls & floors go awry, the whole thing is a mess. So, my time frames might appear a bit lacking.

I just hope I can end this semester on a good note, I'm very optimistic!

-Amber

Scholastics & Internships

Despite being eternally locked out of the 'Stars' scholarship program, I've been considering my options for education.
So far, my path looks like so...
+ A.A. in Architecture
/ Kitchen & Bath Certificate
/ A.S. in Interior Design
/ A.A. in Interior Design
- Interior Design License
- B.A. in Organizational Management
- M.A. in Psychology
...maybe some more Architectural courses too.

My third day of interning at Kegel & Associates, & the embarrassments just keep on coming. I've been pronouncing their name wrong the whole time. I didn't notice that one of the owners is not only in my Practicum class, but was sitting right next to me the first day of my internship. And despite my many classes in AutoCAD, I had a rusty start back into the program, so I've been making up for that my past couple of days.
Besides that, I've gotten to use AutoCAD, play more with Sketchup, and even utilize Excel that much more.
Just projecting Kegel & Associates & some USGBC seminars alone [along with some portfolio hours], I'll have all my Practicum hours by June 1st [+ 1 seminar on the 17th!].
Considering this will be the same time that I'll be moving in to my new house, and it'll be the beginning of my co-workers' maternity leave, I'll probably step back from Kegel & focus on making as much money as possible at the bank before I return to school in the Fall.
I'll have the summer to research, volunteer, & really organize my career. I'll make it a good, productive break from school.

I have some potential 'Clients' that said they'd let me lend my services to add to my portfolio, and I'd really like to take it as seriously as possible, so I'll be spending my spring break really tailoring my business plan project.

-Amber

Kegel & Assoc

So, I started my internship with Kegel & Assoc today after a productive Business class. Apparently, I was so encompassed in my own thoughts, that I failed to notice Laura Kegel sitting right next to me this morning during round table!! EMBARRASSING! Anyways, I started out by tidying the materials room. [Which reminds me, I hope he didn't throw away all the outdated books!] Then, I worked on AutoCAD for a bit, which apparently I'm rustier than I thought. I've been so swept up by Google Sketchup that I seem to have forgotten some of the simpler tasks. After dusting that off, I should be really good. I really liked being in the office, I just hope the feeling was mutual.
We shall see Thursday!

All things design

Due to recent revelations, as well as the price of owning a new home, I feel as though I should rain check the summer I classes & use the opportunity to make/save money at work while the last maternity leave partakes.
I suppose, depending on how things go, that I'll try to maintain my internship with Kegel & Assoc.
Things are still pending. Even the contract with the house. We shall see.

As far as this semester, I've had a very productive day. I have to finish my business plan & portfolio to present to the professor the following week, then I have spring break to add the finishing touches, and in about a month from now, I'll be presenting my projects to the class and capping off my 2nd semester in Interior Design.
I also have yet to interview a kitchen designer [this week], as well as sketch up a kitchen plan.

And ever since the bid stuck with this house, I've had alot of fun planning & researching for the potential. I was really looking for 'potential' & a 'creative'/'efficient' layout for a house, but for my FIRST house, a sound investment is alot more practical. And so far, it looks like the latter is winning.

Operation Kitchen Renovation

In Materials today, our new assignment is to esign a kitchen layout. Oddly enough, my step-mom asked me to redesign her layout. B-I-N-G-O. Though I'm a stickler for no dead space, I'm all about soffits unless you're going to adorn the dust-collecting tops with lighting [LED]. Should be fun, I advocate efficiency, so this will probably take me awhile.

Studious!

Main focuses for the finale of the semester;

• Portfolio - Physical + Virtual


• Business Plan - Binder + Presentation


• Green Project - Hinges + Knobs
  
• Kitchen Designer - Interview

Aside from those, I hope I'm not missing anything. Hope all the hours spent on my portfolio will count towards my Practicum hours. Probably not. Wish I didn't have to work all the time, or else I could've had more volunteering opportunities during business hours.

Wish me luck.

Events

One of my real estate heros, Sandra Rinomato, has been in Florida for awhile [from Canada, eh!] and will be attending Orlando's Home & Garden Show March 20th. I'll be busy at work until one, and I think I'd be flying solo, but I am interested in going.
The actual event is March 19th through the 21st.

Along with upcoming USGBC events, I'd really like to get back on track with being involved.
Thurs, March 18th TC&PB Branch Meeting (Topic: Locally Grown Sustainable Food Sources)
Thurs, April 15th TC&PB Branch Meeting (Topic: Rainwater Harvesting)
Thurs, May 20th TC&PB Branch Meeting (Topic: LEED for Retail Case Study: Pizza Fusion)
Thurs, June 17th TC&PB Branch Meeting (Topic: GREEN101 featuring Habitat for Humanity)

And I'm having difficulty locating the seminar taking place on the Mueller Campus...

Out & About

A birthday & some sick days later, I'm trying to recuperate.
The wind in my sails has perished, and I'm having difficulty getting back on track.
It doesn't help that my Internet is intermittent, and that my time is stretched between work & house hunting as well.
I digress.

So far, I've only gotten to volunteer at the Cashel house once with a classmate. The weather warned of tornados and the area we covered, the guest house, reminded us of what our grandmothers house must've resembled. My anxiety was high due to the enviornment & my sickness. Alas, my mind was not in the right state.

I feel as though I haven't had the chance to appreciate things as I once had, and I'm trying desperately to find my niche.

Hopefully things will go up from here.

I must prepare my portfolio for a potential internship with Kegel & Assoc. for next Tuesday after class, followed by a trip South for the evening.
Then Thursday, a short lived effort to class, preceding a trip back to the Cashel House for more docenting fun.

Time to call a new lender for a pre-qual at a different bank, as per request.
Hope one of these houses sticks soon.

Inspiration

After visiting Intrinisc Designs website & navigating out to their Facebook, I discovered these gems.

Ugly Furniture

Everything happens for a reason

So, the other night, after a rampant day of work, school, and overwhelming amounts of busy, I received a phone call that made everything just stop. Robb & Stucky contacted me to inform me that despite all time I had spent arranging my internship with them, was now no more. Slightly relieved considering the energy it took thus far, but I just couldn't fathom what had happened or how I was going to make up for a month and a half. So, yesterday I spoke with Dr. B regarding my options, and she seemed lenient on allowing me to work on my portfolio for hours, along with contributing around the campus. This was good news to me because then when the time does come about, I'll be readily equipped with an amazing portfolio.
As for today, I was supposed to go house hunting but some obstacles arose as usual. Though, some windows definitely opened metaphorically.
Then off to my final chiropractor visit. Still in a lot of pain, but no one else seems to think so.
And depending on any responses from Susan Morgan, I may head north to put in some hours with Cherise, or retreat home to work on some homework.
Hopefully, I'll end my day with an interview with Susna Morgan regarding the profession.
Though, my actual day cap will consist of more homework;

• Interview Q & A
• Drywall Presentation
• Portfolio
• Business Plan

Alas, I must depart onto said events.

Just interesting how what seems like defeat, is turning into opportunity.

Cashel Collage

Here are some random snapshots of the Cashel Residence.

What's eating Amber Grape?

After a less than exciting day at work yesterday, I traveled an hour south to Robb & Stucky to meet with Francine. I walk in and greet the front desk girl and this is how the dialogue panned out,
Me - "If I were Francine, where would I be?"
Girl - "At home."
Me - "Quoi?"
Girl - "She mistakingly thought she was scheduled today, but she wasn't. She won't be here until Monday."
Me - "Um, okay. Well can I at least leave my information for her?"
Girl - "Yes. Sorry about the wasted trip."
Me - "Well, now I'm across from the mall, so I'm going to go spend my money at least."
So, another hour back home and I realize that this arrangement isn't working out for me. All I've gotten is a long game of phone tag, a speeding ticket, and wasted gas let alone time. I'm still in the three-digit zone for needing hours and my work is scheduling me more and more as my time frame is closing quickly.
Plan B, try to take up the offer from the guest speaker our materials class had from Benjamin Moore. Try to put in some hours there, and learn how to actually use paint. So, just after I finish my little tree of grapes, I'm going to run errands in the direction of the paint store with the whole new line, and hopefully get accepted to work myself to death for free.
Then, come home and try to crank out a business plan while finishing up my presentation on drywall.

USGBC ABC's

Post school, which featured appearances by Benjamin Moore reps, I attended the Illuminated Design Lighting seminar at Robb & Stucky Palm Beaches. Just after that, I made my way back up the treasure coast to revisit my campus for the USGBC seminar on the ABC's of Recycling. This presentation mostly consisted of the recycling of rocks and 2 other sponsor speakers on the deliberation of recycling raw building materials. I thoroughly enjoyed it, despite my narcoleptic bouts, and I plan on joining the student branch and attending several more.

Study

By my calculations,
For my Practicum class alone, I have to

• log 150 hours in 10 weeks. [112 hrs to account for]
• Report on interviews of interior designer 3/23
• Present Portfolio by 4/13

Materials,

• Present Gypsum Wallboard 2/25
• Report on Kitchen Designer interview 3/30
• Present 'Green' project 4/22
• Present E-Resource File

Business,

• Design presentation? 3/16
• Business plan presentation 4/22

I've got my work cut out for me. The next 10 weeks are going to fly.

This saturday, after work, I'm headed down to R & S to give them my employment info and get my internship on track. That's a good 12 hours a week I need to be logging, & I doubt I can even fit THAT into my schedule.

The Breakers

So here's another collage, this time of when our class took a trip down South to DCOTA & to the Breakers. This being photos of The Breakers via my cell phone.

Morikami

Collage using Picasa of my trip to Morikami with Justin awhile ago.

Paper Art

Here's something interesting my Engineer friend showed me while I was brushing up my AutoCAD skills at his office. The artist's name is Peter Callesen and he makes paper art, but you'll see what I mean.

A Virtue

So, considering I expedited my pre-approval pre-weekend + 3 holidays, I sit here awaiting further response. Just watching paint dry as all my potentials are flying off of the market.
I'm, of course, referring to my house hunt, operation relocation/migration.
A lot of waiting around, vague answers, little responses...
Its a really difficult process that I would just like to be over with & moved out already.
I'm dreading the time when I'll be subjected to hours upon signing & reading of contracts.
Honestly, like most, I don't do well under that kind of environment and that's how when I purchased my last car, I was pressured into quite a bit of unwelcomed false pretense.
Though, I am determined & hopeful to make this op clean, lucrative, & fun.

Adversely, I want to take this time out to denote my adoration for Google & their quest for global domination. I really would've never predicted the growth to come of the search engine, but I'm finding myself more & more attached to the products offered.
I'm downloading Picasa as we speak, & I'm excited to set up base throughout the many medias Google has.

Also, my internship with Robb & Stucky has thus far consisted of phone tag. Considering the hours needed to be logged for my Practicum, I'm decreasingly hopeful of a grand finale to this semester.
Guess I'll make use of my time researching Drywall & blindly arranging a business.

Kudos!

Its that time of year

Nouveau

Voila! Y
I have revised the layout of my Blog.
Now, to attach links to my blog via my Log sheets+
Motivation seeming distant, I'm endeavoring some production!

Design Software

On the Blackboard, our professor posted a discussion board regarding Minutes Matter Studio. Though, I haven't really gotten a chance to really explore it, it does seem like a very Interior Design-oriented program with some really good features. I'd download the free-trial, but I'll either have to wait for my laptop to come back from being repaired, or upgrade this desktop, which I need doing anyways.
For now, I'll stick with AutoCAD [which I need to brush up on anyways] & Google Sketchup.

Loans, Lights, & Irons - oh my!

I spent my morning on the phone with Bank of America regarding home loan approvals. Mind you, this being my first time attempting everything, my answers tend to involve 'I don't know,' or 'sure.'
I feel as though there's a huge disconnect between these people involved with my house hunt, and myself.
There's a lack of understanding between myself and the loan officers. [Wish they were still keen on face-to-face interactions]
There's a lack of communication between myself and the real estate agents. [Think they'd want their money!]
And there's a lack of communication between myself and my partner in crime.
I know what I'm looking for, I just need everyone else to play ball.

Next, I attended the LED Lighting C.E.U. at the Kight center in IRSC.
Though I had a rough time getting myself together initially, once I discovered the sugar cookies, I seemed to have gotten a better grip on things.
The entire time I was admiring his PowerPoint presentation & tried to obtain ideas for my next exciting presentation, drywall!
We did end up getting a pen that lights [but doesn't write] and a jump drive filled with Eddison inspired goodies.
He really did emphasize some things that seemed like common sense, only after he mentioned them.
I'll get to add to this if I get to attend the Robb & Stucky seminar next Thursday, just after class & just before the recycling seminar.

I had to leave the lighting C.E.U. a bit early so I could rush down to Stuart to help an Angela Poag, an interior designer set up her showroom at the Cashel Residence.
I was in love with all the historic, yet modern details.
The spatial layout was less than inviting, but old mansions usually are.
I spent alot of time running up and down the stairs only to go down some more [flannel] stairs into the dark & ominous basement.
Quite the cardio.
After some minor pack-muling, she had me iron a blanket.
This sounds simple enough, but it actually was one of the most resilient, stubborn blankets I've ever ironed.
Who am I kidding, I don't iron!
The other interesting thing at the Cashel house was the [drunken] painter we had to mind. He would've never figured out that door lock!
Really amazing architecture in that place though, I'm excited to room docent now!

My sweater weather night is coming to a close, and I fear that my classes kind of took to a back burner for today.
However, another class tomorrow. I can organize all over again & get right back into the grind of things.

I'll post some photos tomorrow.

House Hunt

House fit for an Interior Design sole proprietorship

Powerpoint

How to embed a Youtube video in a powerpoint.

Dreaming of you

I'm anxious to move.

Dónde está mi casa?

Hola

Here's the house listing for a super cute Spanish revival. I would love to restore it, but I sadly cannot.
1000 Colonial Rd

Reflections

Ideal bathroom.

And here's a photo of my new infamous big, red, misfit, mod sectional. There's just so many adjectives to describe it, but the fact is, it was love at first sight. I plan on re-upholestering it into an oriental masterpiece. AND, the place I found it just put another piece out. I may have to obtain it just because.

Bamboo

BAMBOO

Building Material,

Or food for Pandas.

I ascertain that Bamboo is an aesthetically intriguing, environmentally zealous, fundamentally sturdy dinner for monotonous bears.

With that being said, I predicate that this savvy grass is a lucrative, constructive[literally] product.

My only apprehension when creating a presentation for this abundant commodity is that I'm unsure what to specify when elaborating upon its 'building material' qualities.

In that, I mean at which point to I draw the line from impending on my fellow classmate's 'other' bamboo aspects.

Furthermore, ever try researching bamboo? You'll discover a plethora of flooring links, however the more captivating stories seem to be obsolete.

I personally love the stuff. Floors, ceilings, chair rails - you name it. Just wish I could verbalize this into a Powerpoint.

Wish me luck!

His & Hers Design

Tuesday in our Materials Class, we had a round repetitive horizontal line-table discussion regarding a photo of a room with 4 chairs, one [large] coffee table, and two framed photos of chairs.

We broke down the ways to measure in a picture.

And in attempts to decipher the room's purpose, due to the lighting, I deduced that the room had two exterior & two interior walls, thus making it probable to be a formal sitting/waiting room near the entry.

The walls appeared grey, and the furniture and curtains shades of grey as well, with hot pink accents. I could relate because my current bedroom is grey with orange accents.

So when the professor asked the class how they would design the room differently, immediately the coffee table was removed, the walls were repainted, and even the furniture took a hypothetical beating.

Though completely gutting and changing the room is an option, I thought it odd that the entire elements of the room were under attack and the very fundamentals of placement and enhancement were out one, or both of the two windows.

In honor of the design, the photo, and the article's memory, I give you 'Hot pink Eggshell chair meets monotone'

RIP

Seminar

IRSC
2/10/2010
1:00 PM
'Green' Lighting C.E.U.

Robb & Stucky
2/18/2010
2:00 PM
Illuminating DesignTask, ambient, accent, and decorative - there are many layers to lighting design. Join Robb & Stucky Interior Designer Georgia Merten, and discover the importance of each lighting layer in a design plan. Our experts will demonstrate how each layer can enhance the look of the room and satisfy your lighting needs.Reservations are requested, as space is limited. Please call (561) 904-7200, or CLICK HERE to reserve your seat.

God is in the details

Cash For Clunkers Appliances - Energy Star Rebate

And the results are in...

Though reluctantly, I've commenced my simultaneous dance of practicum, materials, & business.
Feels as though I'll never be done / can't do enough. And not in a bad way. There's just so much to contribute. Including this blog which I'm referencing on my Business / Practicum (website / portfolio).
The Neverending Story.

After some anticipation, my awaiting project presentations are...
Week 6
2/9 - 2/11
Student report #2: Bamboo AS A BUILDING MATERIAL

Week 8
2/23 - 2/25
Student reports#10 Gypsum wallboard

As well as...
Week 12
3/26 [Thursday]
Interview a local kitchen designer in your area! (Not a box store) Bring for round table discussion Tuesday or presentation by sales rep (pending verification)
WRITTEN REPORT COUNTS AS EXAMINATION

Week 17
4/27
Presentation of fabricated projects not yet presented
Final day to submit electronic resource files

So, after the recent incident with my car versus an inanimate object, I've figured I would try to incorporate my shattered window as part of my fabricated ' green' project. Not entirely sure how yet.
Still building my e-resource file. My 2 projects [yay for bamboo!] will contribute to that as well as other student projects.

I finished my rough draft version of my resume and forwarded it to my professor first. Then, post-approval, I'll start sending it to local[?] design firms for my internship. All the while, I've been building up my website/portfolio/everything, though its severly under construction still.

I've also been logging some hours for my business class by developing all these things, trying to highlight my initial budget.

I digress considering I now must use my super speed to run some much needed errands.
Including, but not limited to;
Eating
Obtain vet records
See 2nd opinion vet
Fill out / drop off incident report for my Mazda
Pick up boyfriend from work [since I have his car]
Help friend with 'decorating' his new house

/Fin

Design VS Wife Swap

As all consuming as it may be to entertain myself with Lifetime's 'Wife Swap,' I'm trying my hardest to focus my energies towards design related indulgences.
Such as developing my electronic resource, finding an internship opportunity, and building my office up.
In Practicum, I have to plot out some hours to log, including finding internship prospects. This is of course after I revise my resume, which in turn will aid my portfolio development.
Then there's my Materials course which includes creating my electronic resource library, which again will double as a prelude to my 2 powerpoint presentations.
Followed closely by my Business class which entails my entire arrangement of my business plan and starting up my out-of-home office. So far, I've narrowed my skills down to renovating abandoned structures. Though, I have alot of thought to put into this.
Anyhow, a quick jog around the block with one of my pups, and hopefully that will spark my creative motivation.

Practicum Follow-up

Articles...
Chinese Drywall
LEED Cert
Green Bldg Council

Research...
Internships, local businesses
Career development

Develop...
Portfolio
Resume
Experience Diary
Electronic Resource Library

Plan...
Two research projects
Hands-On 'Green' Project

Motivation, please be with me

Not the best start to my new year let alone my new semester.
Harley Girl, my oldest Chow, is on the verge of passing. My mind is elsewhere.
My first day was a blur.
Though, I did try to focus my energy on reestablishing my office later that night for my business class.
Just ended in the floor being layered in a disheveled mess.
Need to finish.
I'm just sitting around, cold and uninspired.
Worried about my dog.
=(