Lesson #9

When one uses a screwdriver that is even slightly larger than the niches in the screw, you strip the screw.  Then your screwed.

Discovery #8

I learned what a BearCat is, and in my opinion they are the ugliest creature I have ever seen.

Discovery #7

V for Vendetta is an amazing movie.

If you have not seen it, go watch it.  Now.  Go!

Lesson #6

Today I learned that when holding auditions it is important to give direction.

It seems like a no-brainer, that it would be obvious.  Somewhere in my head where my common sense and film/theater knowledge blend together, I knew this fact.  However, being new to auditions in the director's role, it took me a while to be comfortable with putting it into practice.  Once I did however, it made a world of difference.  You see the actor's talent, ability, adaptability, etc is.  I will never again hold auditions without doing so.

Discovery #5

My new favorite I'm-a-poor-college-student food is Tillamook yogurt with Special K mixed in.  Mmmm....

I'm also doing good by buying local. Tillamook is just a few miles from my school.  If you live in Portland area, you should check them out.  The best cheese and yogurt you've ever had, I promise.  Even ice cream! (Oh, butter too)

Discovery #4

I can't leave somewhere when a guy is playing guitar.

There is currently a guy friend of mine at my apartment playing guitar and singing.  Despite the fact that I'm fighting off sleep, I can't get up and go to bed.  I just can't miss any small bit of this.  The simplicity is beautiful.

Lesson #3

I do my best drawing when I throw myself at it.

I'm an art minor, and taking a drawing class.  I was very hesitant about the class because I've never been strong at drawing.  I've been realizing over the past few months though that the less I care, the less detailed I am at the beginning and the more I just do it, the better it is.  Though there isn't an "Apple+Z" command (that's "Undo" for all you HP people...), and quite a few things you can't physically erase, there is hardly ever anything you can't fix.

So slather it on! and adjust the details later!  At least in drawing...