I spend roughly four hours a day working one-on-one with my mentor in his office. Never have I ever had an adult (other than my parents) dedicate so much individual time to me before, and I'm wondering what I ever did to deserve such an amazing guy! Much of our time together is dedicated to learning fundamental techniques of design, but sometimes we stray into other topics.Our conversations are lighthearted, but beneath our jokes and laughs, we touch upon deeper topics. Discussions of various books, cultures, films, etc. have led me to realize how little I actually comprehend about this world. I am a romantic, but things won't always be as simple as they're made out to be. I thought I had myself pretty well figured out, but talking to my mentor gave me completely different perspective on who I am.
Currently, we are doing some logo work for a local rape crisis center. I am wringing my brain like a towel, trying to squeeze out the last drops of creativity in the hope that I will be able to produce something usable. Design usually comes naturally, but there's something about the gravity of the organization that makes me freeze. Still, I remain optimistic that things will work out. (Please, please work out.)
In other news, in an attempt to be healthier, my suitemates and I Purged our pantry. This involved a formal affair where we ceremoniously threw all our junk food (stale Flamin' Hot Cheetos and cookies) into the trash. This lasted for a few days, until unfortunately, our pantry magically refilled itself with ChocoHeim (delicious Korean nutella-like wafer snack), pancakes, and peanut butter ice cream. Nonetheless, during the short-lived days of the Purge, I discovered a somewhat healthy substitute for the sweets I so desperately craved. I've been eating it almost every day for breakfast, and it takes very little time to make. I cut up a banana and some strawberries and spoon a few dollops of Greek yogurt into the bowl. Then I top it off with a handful of blueberries, honey, and granola. Voila! Breakfast complete with calcium, potassium, protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber--all for less than 300 calories!
Another quick note: I visited the Texas Tech library again and found some Better Homes and Garden's books from nearly 100 years ago! (1920s)
I should probably be going to bed (whoops) so goodnight!
Truly,
Lucy
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