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New Term, New Class, Contemporary Art

It's been a long while since I put anything on this blog. I just had to revert all my old posts back into drafts, because of all the cringe it gave me. But anyways in a sense since we're talking about making a fresh start, this opens to how this second term of my senior year I have new subjects. Second term this year seems “manageable” but I rather not assume.

I’ve set a goal for myself to at least survive through all of this and come out with no wrinkles. So, I feel like the best way for me to, well, survive this term is with three things: will power, a tub of ice cream, and eye cream. I really want to do my best this term, especially since there is a lot packed into such a short term. I want to aim for higher grades because first term was pretty stressful and disappointing. I hope I can get second honors this term, because I don’t want to lose my four years worth of honors. As cliché as it may sound, I just need to be positive, study harder, do my best, and not let school to get me. Especially, with a tub of ice cream and eye cream and what was that last one again...?

One of these new subjects that I just must point out is my contemporary arts. I really like the course outline and I feel that it will help me to keep up with my goals. One thing is for sure unlike my math skills, I’m more confident with my art skills. In this class, I hope I can let out my creativity, since starting my senior I’ve felt so restrained from my academics and my own personal life that I never really had time to do the things I really enjoy. I hope in a way I can spend my time in this subject as a small escape.

I hope we can do a lot of activities that can make art more engaging. Because I know that the best way to learn Art is to not just read the books, but to also experience it for yourself. I think it’ll be a great experience, since I never had any formal classes in art, beside that one acrylic art session I had and my past art clubs. I have a good feeling for this class’ teacher. Not to give any pressure to my new teacher but I believe that a teacher should not just love teaching the subject, but finds a way for students to love the subject as well.  I know that I will get a new appreciation of art from this class and learn more about the art culture in the Philippines. Any difficulties for this subject don’t really come to mind, but if I do it’s most likely due to deadlines. I can manage if I spend my time well, but if all else fails there is cramming.

This second term will go well I believe, though it can only happen if I just make it happen. Surely, I can address the challenges that with no doubt about. Like any other term or subject there will be trials that may or may not end up in failure, but I know I can make it.

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