Day 27

This project is stalling at the moment. The major hurdles are to do with my organization and available time.

Day 26

A snowstorm made for a shut in kind of day. Both school and work were closed.

Day 25

Day 24

Badminton today. Three hours of somewhat listless play. This echoed my general state throughout the day.

Day 23

Day 22

I was finally able to get in to see my daughter and partner today.

Day 21

Nothing to report.

Day 20

Today was my Grandfather's birthday.

Day 19

Physical

Today was yoga.

Culinary/Eating

Stewed chicken, prime rib

Artistic

More developments on the VAN front. In the meantime, a group show of which I am part opens in 3 days.

Intellectual

Ken Lum opening address to the Sydney Biennial.

Organizational

Got up late today.

Musical

None

Aesthetic

None

Social

None

Technical

None

Day 18

On my way back to work from class, I stopped in at Liberty Cycles and spontaneously bought a bike. It is a beautiful red bike made by Devinci called Stockholm. Currently in minus fifteen weather, the bike is a bit of an early purchase but it is worth it.

Physical
New workout regime care of Brent (my peripheral trainer). Workouts are now much more involved than before. Bench press, leg press, lateral raises, lat pulldowns, seated rows, tricep extensions, calf raises, pilates ball situps, shoulder raises, curls, and pec flys, are the exercises I now do thanks to Brent. 3 sets of each.

Culinary/Eating
Caribbean chicken and rice with mushy vegetables, 3 green teas, one red tea latte, penne. Developing a culinary theme for my show which includes some of the ubiquitous 70’s foods with a slight twist. Devilled eggs anyone?

Artistic
More developments on the VAN front. In the meantime, a group show of which I am part opens in 3 days.

Intellectual
Discordant and ambiguous messages in official representations of Empire
Versailles 1845, Crystal Palace 1851

Organizational
Got up late today.

Musical
Mogwai seems like an interesting start point for a songwriting style.

Aesthetic
None

Social
None

Technical
None

Day 17

Just got back from Pan's Labyrinth. I am exhausted by this gorgeous, visceral, haunting film. I am including a sample of the prototype wallpaper pattern for my upcoming show.

Physical

Minimal, short yoga session

Culinary/Eating

Bad eating, green tea, coffee, pizza, sirloin burger, errazuriz cabernet 04

Artistic

The VAN show is underway.

Intellectual

Discordant and ambiguous messages in official representations of Empire

Versailles 1845, Crystal Palace 1851

Organizational

7:30

Musical

CBC Radio 3

Aesthetic

none

Social

Pan’s Labyrinth

Technical

Learned modeling with NURBS in Maya, learned overprint simulations in Illustrator.

Day 16

Three and a half hours of badminton today. I have found my grip! Unfortunately, my whole body is sore now. More 3D modeling angraphics today.

Day 15

Today I bought an oversized remote controlled truck called the Raminator. Soon it will be an ottoman.

Day 14

Today was yoga, weights, bike, and a small get together with friends. Amarone and Stratus Cab Franc were the wines.

Day 13

Today was filled with activity including school, work and a letraset party. We install tomorrow morning.

Day 12

Today was a long day including 6 hours at school and 7 hours at work.

Day 11

Today I met with a physical trainer called Brent. He has started me on a basic program and will expand it next week.