Today was not what I expected it to be. I knew that my time would be very limited during the day, and I did not anticipate making much progress on the model. I arrived at the office around 7:45, and I brought some intrigued visitors to see my project and ask questions, etc. All seemed impressed, and I am grateful to all who take time out of their Lovett day to come up and see what I'm working on. It makes me really happy and excited when I can see genuine interest on someone's face, and they ask questions. Thank you Cyrus and Elly and others for visiting this morning.
From 8:00-8:50 I was able to cut one layer (#25) and get started on a second. Not bad for half a class period. But then I Skyped with John Wood until assembly, and I worked through assembly and break to finish 26 27 and 28. At 11am I headed down to the band room for an Ellington Clinic with Ron Carter, and from 11:00 to 3:45 I left the room only for a 30-minute lunch break. No work on the project. I was originally planning on going to swim practice, but between the late dismissal of the clinic and the NHS/Cum Laude society in the evening, I knew I would not make it. So I creeped up to the office for more cutting. Mr. Reynolds had to leave soon after I arrived, so from 4:00ish until 5:45 I was working in my own personal silence. It's very relaxing, which is especially helpful when a particular corner is giving me grief. Don't get me wrong though, Mr. Reynolds' eclectic mix of who knows what is really fun to listen to, and the Latin songs make me think of Shakira. Every time. Even if it's a male voice.
During this after school work/quiet time, I was able to finish four more layers, which brought my daily total to EIGHT, and my grand total to 32. This was way more than I thought I would do today; however, due to my rush to eat food before the Carnival of Academia, I didn't have time to take a good picture of the project, so I just snapped a quick one with the books on top.
Notice that Kermit and Bambi are missing. Look where I found them.
It seems that they really do have an office romance, but I never realized how much they like eachother. I highly doubt they are up to anything wholesome hiding behind a Nordstrom bag, and by definition they are slacking on the job. I also do not know how Dorothy plays into this little rom-com, that is, if she actually exists. It can only get more interesting from here. If nothing else brings you back to the blog, it should be the Bambi-Kermit-Dorothy love triangle. Folks, this is the stuff of Nicholas Sparks.
This is the part where my blog takes a sharp turn. My pleasant surprise today brings me to my soliloquy about the project. It's no tear-jerker, but I write from the heart.
Like a new mother, I am giddy to announce to the world that I am absolutely smitten with my project, and I enjoy spending more and more time with it every day. I am obsessed with getting as many layers done as possible, and I spend every minute of free time on campus working my way towards building this mountain. I don't even spend time at lunch any more, I just get my food and get back to work. I can't explain exactly what it is, but something about seeing the blade cut EXACTLY on the contour line, and feeling the chipboard morph from something unnatural (a square) into the pinnacle of Earth's natural beauty is just so exhilarating. If I were just taking normal classes, I would be floating along without a purpose, just doing minimal work. But I love this project, and like anything (or anybody) you truly love, you roll with the ups and downs. The vision and the dream push me through the tough spots, and I feel a sense of true purpose building this mountain. I know that a lot of people would call me crazy for this, but I work over two hours after school by myself, and the only thing I can think is, "I don't want to leave." The same is true for my time at Lovett.
I don't want to leave.
I don't want to leave.
I don't want to leave.
Sam, Sam, Sam. First of all, it's so cool to see the progress of the layers. Looks professional. As an English teacher, I love the "voice" of the blog. Sounds like you. Curious. Passionate. Engaged. Funny. Very glad you're smitten with your project and that you're still making obscure references to history, current events, and pop culture.
ReplyDelete"and the Latin songs make me think of Shakira. Every time. Even if it’s a male voice."
ReplyDeletelove that!!!! lol
and you're writing is awesome it makes me really interested and I'll have to stop by some time!! if I'm not being raped or bombed lol