When your past comes back around, you gotta face it.
"If we're all supposed to be made in god's image... and yet, god is inside each and every one of us... then it stands to reason, modifying is bringing each of us closer to our own self-image of god."
My name is Gillian
I go to school and love every second of it.
I have found out recently who in my life is worth my time. I am loyal to my friends and love them dearly.
I can't wait to finish school so I can create a name for myself.
I'm a photography major. I enjoy beautiful things.
I generally do not drink.
I do not respect people who do not respect themselves.
I do not respect people who only respect themselves.
I like to relax and have a good time. I don't have to constantly be on the go, but I don't want to be constantly doing nothing, either.
I'm obsessed with AriZona Arnold Palmer.
I love all different kinds of music, my collection is fairly eclectic.
I am a member of the COBM
I can't stand it when modified people say they have "gauges" or "gauged" ears. The word "gauge" refers to a unit of measurement. It is not a verb.
Okay, well, it IS a verb. But not in this context. quite frankly, if you use this word improperly, I'm going to assume you don't know anything about piercings or stretching; a direct result of using incorrect terminology.
Happily Taken
...officially. together officially.
I love singing. I hate driving. I enjoy alcoholic beverages, but I do not enjoy being drunk. Okay, occasionally I enjoy being drunk. But mostly not. I am not a fan of television, the few TV shows I've managed to become addicted to are viewed via Hulu. I recently learned how to draw. I'm okay at it. I really, really hate grungy, dirty bathrooms. I love smoking cigarettes. There. I said it. I know it's bad for me, but god damn are they delicious! I cannot stand loud gum chewers. I used to be a drug addict. I don't think I could get addicted to anything anymore. Well, maybe farmtown on facebook. I am frustrated and saddened by the apparent slow death of adverbs. I have a bum knee. Doctor told me I'd be all better after four weeks of physical therapy. I gave up after four and a half months. I have multiple food phobias. It's ridiculously frustrating, and it really pisses me off when my friends make fun of me for it. I love nature. And the country. Old, run down barns are my favorite. I love animals, and the way the air smells in the summer. And in autumn. I love cook outs, and I LOVE camp fires. And I love trees. They're absolutely beautiful. They're sturdy yet flexible, they are lush and they smell good and make homes for mother's creatures. Their strength gives me strength.
Modification
Piercings
Left ear:
Tragus
Rook x3
Conch orbital
1" Lobe
Right ear:
Conch
Snug
Tragus
Helix to Rook industrial
1" Lobe
Other:
16g Smilie
4 gauge Tongue
Septum
Nape
Nipples 12g and rising
8 gauge Navel
Left Nostirl
Retired:
Labret
Vertical hood
Double eyebrow
Various ear
Right nostril
Nape
Vertical tragus
Tattoos
Sanskrit "virtue" behind right ear
Japanese kanji with crocus blossoms on right and left shoulders. "love" and "energy"
Faerie and lotus blossom between kanji. first tattoo.
Pink star on lower back with Chinese kanji. "defiant".
Not the tree of life, but the tree of MY life. Right side, extends from rib cage to hip.
Chris Preece. Lead vocalist of a band that changed my life. Left side.
Dove silhouette with the beach and sunset inside. Memorial of my Grandparents. Left hip.
"Forget Regret". The words I live by. "Forget" above my left elbow. "Regret" above my right.
Four leaf clovers in UV ink. One on each forearm, just below my elbow pit.
Lilly. To remind myself that I am beautiful. Front of right ankle.
Tree with a heart hanging from it. CD cover. Another band that changed my life. Back of right ankle.
Memorial for my friend whom I lost in 2006. Gaelic. "With love forever, may he rest in peace." Top of left foot.
Four leave clover, and star. Inside of bottom lip. (need touch ups, badly D=)
Scarification
DIY tiny stars in cleavage (to cover / get ride of a DIY tattoo that looked like shit and have been wanting to get rid of for years and years)
DIY medium size star on side of breast
DIY treble clef on wrist
2009/11/05 10:52 explain to me what is going on here? below is a correspondence between myself and a transfer representative at SUNY Potsdam.
>> Mark,
>> I am trying to get my portfolio together to send to the schools I've
>> applied to, but I can't seem to find your requirements on the
>> website. Could you please let me know what will be expected of me,
>> and when the deadline is? (BFA photography)
>> Thanks so much,
>> Gillian
> Hello Gillian . . . we do not ask for a portfolio for admission the
> art program. We do ask for a portfolio to enter the BFA but these
> reviews take place in late Spring. I hope this helps.
>
> Cheers
>
> Mark
*scratches head*
Actually... that doesn't help whatsoever.
> Mark,
> Yes, as I said I've applied to the BFA photography program, so I
> need to know what the requirements are. How many pieces, if I need
> drawings, how many drawings, if I need self portraits, etc. and what
> date I have to have it in by. If you could forward me that
> information or forward my message to somebody who can supply that
> information, I would greatly appreciate it.
> Gillian
Gillian . . the BFA portfolio reviews will take place on May 7th . . .
you need to submit a maximum of 10 and a minimum of 5 works. You must
have a 3.0 accumulative average. It is the practice that students work
with the faculty in their chosen field to help them present the work
that is most beneficial for admittance. I photography this is
Professor Virginia Layne. The portfolios are displayed throughout the
art building. The entire art faculty participate in the portfolio
review and contribute to the final decisions.
If you are planning to apply to the program directly without any time
at Potsdam, you will be the first to do so. All students prior to this
have been at Potsdam and gained knowledge of the nuances and
expectations of our program before choosing the BFA as their main
preoccupation.
I hope tis clarifies the process.
Mark
How could there have NEVER been a SINGLE student that transfered directly into the BFA program? And if they don't like people to apply directly to the program, why would they even make it an option? I am so confused. His response doesn't really help me at all, but I don't even know what to say to get the correct information. Not to mention the fact that i spoke with the admissions office and this was the man i was directed to with questions about portfolio requirements. >.<
2009/11/04 12:59 from joshua, though it turns out he has bronchitis and i did NOT get that, yay! the doctor said that he had the flu that turned into bronchitis, but i believe that he's had the bronchitis for a while, just mildly, and he got a cold which exacerbated everything. then, after DAYS of sleeping in separate beds and not touching ever, i caught his cold anyway. ugh. but so far it's consisted only of head congestion and body aches, and today i'm really only congested. which is exciting! yesterday i left school early because my body hurt so much. i came home, took half a dose of cold medicine (which was entirely too much, ugh) and slept from about 3pm until about 9:30 this morning, with enough awakeness in the evening for dinner and a movie (so about 2 1/2-3 hours).
i decided to come home and do all that sleeping because today is my first day back at work, and i'm not sure how i feel about it. i mean, i'm excited because i've been a little bored, and a lotta broke, but i just HAD to get sick now, didn't i? the body aches have subsided for the most part, so i guess as long as i keep some tissue in my pocket i can't really complain. here's hoping i don't get completely exhausted in the middle of my shift!
um ps, i'm SORT of pissed at my supervisor, because when i went in to talk to my assistant store manager she wrote a note to my supervisor that i was only to be one for four-five hours at a time, and to take my off the schedule for this friday and put me on for saturday instead. so i checked my schedule last night, and what did i see? not only had she ADDED me last sunday (which was BEFORE my release-to-work date of nov 4), but she didn't take me off for friday, and all my shifts next week are 6-8 hours. like, i watched dawn write you the note, and i put it on your desk myself. WTF melissa, WTF.
2009/10/31 14:59 sickypants :(. he started feeling ill last night, then early this morning started throwing up. i hope it's not the flu, but i don't see what else it could be. =( poor babyyyyyyyy. he had to call in to work today, which SUCKS because he just started. it's like his third day or something. lame. his temp a few hours ago was 100, but it was shortly after showering so i'm gonna take it again when he wakes up and we'll see where it is.
i'm sort of disappointed that we're not going to the halloween party now, i've been looking forward to it for a while. i decided to download a bunch of scary movies we could watch together instead, but my computer completely refuses to play AVI files for some reason and i want to punch WMP in the throat. oh well. i'll figure something out. i just hope he feels better soon =(
