Out of the Jail

6pm, Tuesday, November 29th, with the ending speech from my studio professor, I’m finally done with my studio this term. I heard a long sigh from someone after the professor said “Congratulations, and you may go now.” It’s finished…finally.

Ya, it’s finally the time to walk out of the studio and breath some fresh air. During the thanksgiving holiday, I seem to loose track of time completely. Last night, I suddenly had a terrible thought that yesterday was actually the presentation day and I missed it and therefore failed my studio. I crazily dig into bunch of junks on my floor to find my planner. Whew, I was glad that was only my illusion. I was following my schedule really well and even finished earlier than everyone else.

The presentation went very nice and smooth. The first reviewer is always crappy (that just seems like a rule in the architecture school… you always think the first reviewer just like to say bunch of s**t about your project). And he is my building construction professor, which is the class everybody hates. I guess that helped to strengthen my belief that he’s a really crappy reviewer. But the rest of the 4 reviewers all gave me nice comment and very useful suggestions for my future design. I was actually supposed to have only 3 reviewers today. But 2 other teachers said to my studio professor that they were interested in my presentation. So my professor introduced me to them and let them give me an extra review. That surprised me but I was very happy about it. I thought, if it were a real project, there’d be more people interested in putting money on my design develop it and build it. I know for a young designer, we have to support and work on other’s idea and style for many many years. But someday, ONEDAY, a building will have my name on the wall as the president architect. I can make it happen.

Right now, I feel like all of my bones have been taken out of my body. I have no energy to do anything for the rest of the term. But it’s not the time to relax yet. I have two big presentations and two exams next week. I’ll still be stuck in my studio for a while. After that, I’ll have a real winter break! I’m really really REALLY looking forward to the holiday and a nice road trip with my close someone. The last trip we had together was during spring break last year. The memory is still fresh in my mind…hhee… But it’s time to renew the record ^^.

And I want to give special thanks to my close someone. I couldn’t have a successful presentation without him. He helped me so much with fighting through those depressing days. He always encourages me to be confident and positive. Thank you so much for everything, hon!

Ok, I need to shut up and go to bed now. I have a Japanese exam tomorrow. Jia You!