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Towards a creative lifePosted on 2008/02/03 16:45:04 (February 2008).  The pattern, very modern as it looks, is in fact 6,000 years old. It is the reproduction of an ibex depicted on a small terracota vessel excavated in Susa (Iran). I came to an important decision. Two decisions, in fact. Firstly, I have decided to put an end to my studies as a lanscape architect. I've been investing a lot of my time, too much really (I'm totally knackered), and though I was on the verge on reaching the last stage of my training with very good marks, I came to realise it did not respond to my expectations. It was far too theoretical, many courses being totally superfluous and others, which I considered most important, not sufficently developed. The French are far too rigid when it comes to teaching and there is no room for the individual touch. I know for a fact that the Anglo-saxons are much more pragmatic. They know how to get down to essentials. And they know it's important to encourage initiatives. Secondly, I have decided to wipe out (almost) all my previous entries and start afresh. I've been talking too much about myself and I no longer want to bore you with my uninteresting grieves. I'm resolved to look on the bright side from now on and I firmly intend to stop brooding over my past (or the people's present attitude). Sure, I don't have everything I want, but I've got nothing to complain about. I'm already a priviledged man by comparison. Naturally I keep my present job (teaching 'corporate' English) and, if things were to turn sour with my employer (you never know), I still have the possibility to go freelance. I got to know the market fairly well and I know I could be competitive. It is with some relief that I can now devote my free time to creative works such as the one you may see above, and the writing of film scripts. A new era begins for me, as I now realise it's never too late to change direction. I intend to exist through my art and be prolific. Comment 1 If only such a positive attitude towards life could last. I really hope it will... Anyway, I still believe in you no matter the path you choose... Posted by Mrs Sheri at 2008/02/03 17:22:47. Comment 2On second thought, I won't wipe out all my entries. I'll prune the list and delete the most injurious ones (about a dozen). It's enough, I think, to step on the path that leads to wisdom...
Posted by Sheri at 2008/02/03 19:27:13. Comment 3Hi Sheri - that's a very impressive fresco - did you hand-paint it or use a stencil? Very striking! Posted by Bryan at 2008/02/04 00:15:06. Comment 4'lo Bryan. Thanks a lot! It's hand-painted. I used flexible adhesive tape for the outline. Posted by Sheri at 2008/02/04 05:49:38. Comment 5That is a marvellous fresco, Sheri!! A man after my own heart :)
Posted by Nigel at 2008/02/04 11:26:24. Comment 6Thanks very much for your support, Nigel. I appreciate. Honestly.
Posted by Sheri at 2008/02/04 18:40:52. Comment 7**Very** busy, Sheri - I am at long, long, long last near to moving into my new flat, which is nearing completion. Hard to believe that it is two-and-a-half years since I put the deposit down on it!! So we are moving in at Easter (which in Greece is the last weekend of April - Greek Orthodox Easter). It has been one long round of pay, pay, pay for the past two years...!!! Then we are getting married at the end of May - it is going to be a hectic few months, I can tell you!!! Roll on the summer, I say! Posted by Bryan at 2008/02/04 20:06:01. Comment 8My recent revelation of the past few weeks (which is probably just a passing fad) is that life can be a quagmire of uncertainties and overwhelming grand plans that never really come to anything.
Posted by John at 2008/02/04 22:35:47. Comment 9Bryan. I suppose congrats are in order! Congrats on your new flat and above all on your wedding! Where is it taking place?
Posted by Sheri at 2008/02/05 06:02:18. Comment 10One of my best friends once painted a dragon on his bedroom wall, I envy a lot the ones that can paint, it's a skill that I have never had... Frankly speaking I would have finished the architect degree, you once told me that it wasn't much longer till the end, and by leaving like this means that you just paid a lot of fees for nothing tangible. The knowledge is still there of course, and we saw it in action, but it would have been just great if that could be supported by some piece of paper... On the other side this is the thought of a person that has ONLY teachers in his family so...
Posted by Lox at 2008/02/05 08:27:03. Comment 11John: No, I don't think that is horse-poo at all. It's terribly sensible (which in itself, I agree, is a bit worrying!! ;)) I should try to adhere to this myself... Posted by Nigel at 2008/02/05 08:35:09. Comment 12Lox. I know all that. Don't think I'm fickel. I've been weighing my options for quite some time now. I'm not happy with my training. I am physically and morally exhausted. I don't think you realise what it takes when you work and raise a family at the same time...!
Posted by Sheri at 2008/02/05 09:02:17. Comment 13Sheri: I am sure that the family side is drawing a lot of energies, and I am sure that you thought the whole thing through. Of course I have faith in you, I have no reason to doubt your judgement, on the other side, from the external point of view you are leaving the "known" road for a different "unknown" one, hence my previous post that might feel pedantic but I assure you it wasn't meant to put you down, actually quite the contrary, as I have a rather rebellious spirit as well !:) Posted by Lox at 2008/02/05 10:18:13. | Post a comment |