Yes I am still alive. Many sleepless nights and 45 pages later I have semi-completed a big project that has been dominating my life for the past few weeks. For my screen business class I have an assignment in which I create a tv show and then pitch this tv show to some Australian producers at the end of the semester for my final project. Along with a 10 min pitch presentation I also have to prepare a pitch package (the 45 page monster that will definitely grow in the next 2 weeks). This pitch package incorporates everything from the synopsis/ characters to the shooting permits, actor’s contracts, endorsement deals and cost of porta potty rentals (no joke). One of the upsides of this project is that I have been using the school computers and teaching myself adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver and final cut pro. Final cut pro is the editing software I have been using to compile my two 3 min cooking show segments required for another class (also due today). It has been really exhilarating to teach myself these programs! There is something so gratifying about figuring out a new program without the help of another living/ breathing thing (I have to admit that the internet/ help button is used quite frequently ;) ). So brief catch up on my life since I haven’t written in 2 weeks! Sheesh :)
1) I have a week off next week which will be really really nice except I will probably camp out in the computer lab all week next week with Steff. So it will basically be another week of learning (self-taught) plus some fun times and loads more sleep which I need desperately!
2) Two weekends ago I went on another mini adventure to the Sunshine Coast which is an hour north of Brisbane and another beautiful area of beaches and wildlife. We camped on the beach and actually had some amazing fun! I am getting better at wakeboarding and although my talent pales in comparison to EVERYONE else I am quite proud of my efforts… ha ha :)
On this voyage I had several firsts: first surf lesson from Todd (really fun), saw my first huge kangaroo! Not a dingo, a kangaroo! I also saw dolphins and whales in the water. The whales were migrating down the coast and it was so incredible to see them in the wild. It was truly magical.
Well unfortunately that is the best I can come up with right now, my life has really lacked anything exciting lately because of these intense projects. I will upload more info on the show/ pictures next time I write which will be soon I promise!
P.s. I will be home in 47 days!
As always, I love your blog. Yes, I guess you are doing some school work. So great that you can take advantage of so much around you. What a great opportunity. Your call the other night was especially appreciated --and the chance to ask so many questions. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteDo you get a critique on your TV project before you head home? We're anxious to hear all about it. Love you, Grandma and Grandpa
Glad we've been able to talk and catch up lately! Hope the workload lets up a bit soon. :) Kristin
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