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Day 30 - 2/18

Today I had to call out for work due to my exhaustion. I felt that If I did clocked in, I wouldn’t be focused and maybe lack duties so I prefer to rest up. Today was a cloudy yet cold day once again but happy I didn’t have to go outside yet beside going for 3 mile run because that always helps me loosen up. After my workout, I tried to get whatever I didn’t get done and finally gave myself time to look for a new set-up for my gaming pc area. Right now, the colors are white, black, and rainbow which I hate. I love one solid color which is pink so I browse through the internet to get some ideas and organization to see what I can do with that I have and what I can add-on. Found some cute ideas but need more in my opinion. Chibi thinks I need to buy him a gaming chair of his own since he LOVES being between mom and dad while playing video games on our computer. We’ll see how that goes.

Things I consumed

Exhaustion

Sleeping in

Rest is needed

Got up and workout.

Productive day after my workout

Research 

Scrolling through social media

Inspirations

Chibi needs

Needs/wants/have

PC

Video games

Quality time.  

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Day 29 - 2/17

Work and oh boy was it busy that my co worker and I didn’t have at least 5 mins to ourselves. Phone ringing left and right while pups are coming in for daycare at the point where at the end of my shift, I didn’t even finish my bubly but that’s okay. I got to see some of my favorites especially managed to help with services since we were down a Play Coach today and front desk died down around 12PM. My one on one with Rocky was pure. He brighten my busy yet cold morning with his smile and I swear it melted all the rushy feeling I had this morning. After work, Alex and I decided to grab some Korean chicken and headed home. While eating, we had a Twitch stream on the TV and that was my day before going onto my 6:15 class on zoom so today even though the day went by, I was feeling overwhelmed but at the end once I managed to take a breathe, it was smooth and cozy. 

Things I consumed

Rushed morning

No rest

Multi-tasked 

Yay, one on one playtime with Rocky

Helpful for the Play Coach

Consumed good Korean Chicken

Watch ShiveFPS on Twitch

Cozy and finally relaxed after a busy morning. 

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Day 28 - 2/16

With a goodnight sleep, I feel wide awake today and having good energy for class this morning. Before class, I decided to stop by the bookstore once more and pick up clothing of whatever I find interesting. I did manage to find a college of design shirt and hoodie and since I forgot some snacks, I’ve decided to buy some cheese stick of two different kind just to fed my mind with something different. Today is a chilly morning so I thought something spicy would warm me up like it usually does. Class today wasn’t something new so afterwards, I went home and then tackle down any assignment I may want to finish. Typical day I would say but at the end, my mood was uplifting, cold but felt warm due to the different snacks I’ve picked up and now I spoiled myself with some college of design gear. I can say that today was smooth day. 

Things I’ve consumed

Goodnight sleep

Awake

Good energy

Mini shopping

College of design hoodie and shirt

Snacks 

Uplifting day

Smooth yet chill day

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Day 27 - 2/15

Class tonight. Oh boy, it felt like it’s been forever. Luckily, this morning was a rush since my morning class was cancelled so more time for me to get workout to flush out the McDonalds I ate yesterday and then get whatever I need to get done before heading off to campus. Early for class, I decided to take a stroll inside the bookstore before heading off to the St.Paul campus and what caught my eye was this Winnie the pooh book. Never thought I would see that again and wished I’ve could of purchased but when will I ever get to reading? But hopes to find it again and maybe use it to guide me to draw again. After class, the dark sky surrounded me and it was very chilly but quiet and beautiful. Give me a sense a peace for a moment and I think every should get that minute to think of anything. 

Things I consumed

Goodnight rests

Energy 

Workouts

Explore the bookstore on campus

Found a gem: Winnie the pooh book. Childhood memories

Tempted to buy but don’t want to fall into buying something I don’t need yet. Maybe later in the future

Drawing inspiration

Night class

Cold Night breeze

Overlook the city 

Think

Give myself to find peace and relax

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Day 26 - 2/14

Monday again! Today was durable from any other days, I do wish that Spring can come sooner. Though, I do hate the summer but warmer weather would be nice right now. Anyways, I came in early at least an hour and a half before my class started and I needed to print out the final Monogram poster. I decided to print it out in Satin paper to give a more glossy look and for 4 bucks, It would worth it. However, Class was cancelled and maybe a bit upset since home is far from campus but that’s okay. I went head, picked up by Alex and got some Mcdonalds breakfast because why not and then from there while eating our “lunch” I decided to do some Organization shopping on Amazon since my dresser is looking very messy. Overall, today was unexpected but understandable and got more tasks done since it is early in the day and well I love to check off my things to do. 

Things I consumed

Printing room in the McNeal building

Satin paper

Spend $4 dollars for a satin poster. Very Glossy

Cold, upset but happy to go home

McDonald's breakfasts

Amazon shopping

Organization goods

Check list! 

Productive day

Love pink!

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Day 25 - 2/13

Sunday’s are usually my days to just play some video games but I wanted to get one more interior drawing in before my final meeting with Frances and to double check if everything is all good so I spend my day snacking on whatever Alex had for lunch (we did wake up around 2PM; sleep is good) finished around 6PM but few minor details needed to be done but I thought it was a good time to hang back and just play some video games but I lose my mind in stress and that’s what Alex and I did. Played some games together until the end of the night and Chibi, surprisedly was very calm and chewed on his bones a lot more and naps here and there. Today was calm but the storm.

Things I consumed

Thought in progress

Slept in and well

Interior drawing of the McNeal hallway

Snacks (stealing from Alex)

Productive 

Time consuming

Played Apex Legends with Alex

Calm Chibi (Miracles) 

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Day 24 - 2/12

After a long day of work today, I’ve decided to give myself a break and get some inspiration from other freelance artists/Graphic Design on Instagram since I always see small businesses popping up and would like to either feel inspiration or support that busy and I found sleepydaze_. Her art looked similar and I wanted to feel the true artist behind this cute bear. He art and color choices give me a very cozy purple aesthetic vibes and a place of wonderland surrounded by peace and quiet. 

Things I consumed

Work. Busy yet cold day 

Social media content

Inspiration

Purple aesthetic vibes

Small business 

Small content creator/artist

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Day 23 - 2/11

Friday and now it’s just another day for me. Cold again. Yuck. but the dogs always brightens my day and maybe that’s why I love where I work and today I get with my Manager Tyler and to be honest, I like working with him since we get to chat and well he understands me a lot since our age aren’t so far apart. No snacks since I’m feeling a bit stressed due to portfolio reviews coming up and I am nervous to all hell even though manys told me I’ll do great so I hope they’re right. After work, Alex surprised me with a book that thinks it will give us a good laugh to read and knowing me, I am such a book lover. Well I read the first two pages, we went out to grab some canes chicken once again just to cheer me up and I recommend anyone to read this book just to get some laughs in. At the end of the day, we ate our chicken, laid back in bed and he just embraces me and of course Chibi and to be honest, I needed that kind of chill day and I’m grateful he that for me.

Things I consumed

Cold weather throughout the day. Yuck

Fun time with my Manager Tyler at work

Yay love my doggies at work

Feeling stressed because of portfolio review.

Surprised by a book from Alex and dinner

Spend the end of the night in bed, hanging out, snuggling with Alex and Chibi. 

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Day 22 - 2/10

Today was usual like any work day, Below freezing at 5:50 in the morning, my number one mission was to tackle this work day and get some more portfolio work done. Today I had 1 assessment dog to evaluate today and boy was she a good boy on his first day! Sat so well for me to take his picture and after that, nothing really happen beside completing tasks that any front desk girl had to do. After work, Alex drove me back to his workplace since he still had some work to do and then it’s off to petsmart to pick up a another toy he can chew on. At home, we had dinner and then worked on my interior drawing, at first I wanted to draw the McNeal building but then decided to do two and drew a alleyway from my trip to Venice. Let me say, Venice was beautiful and I’m glad I got to go way before the pandemic hit. Overall, I tried a different drawing method, I liked the end results and felt proud.

Things I consumed

Cold weather, Early morning = yuck

Meeting a good boy on his first day of daycare

Went to petsmart and picked up a toy. I wish I can show it but it didn’t last for an hour haha

Drew a 1 perspective drawing of a alleyway in Venice. 

Good day to get things done

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Day 21 - 2/9

Today’s the day to show our 2nd to finale piece for Typography class and it must be printed to get one more final feedback. Again, I felt I received good feedback last class but still felt like I needed more. After class, I got the feedbacks I needed to hear and head home. Today was cold as usual yet a bit cloudy and even though I didn’t have time to go to the gym, At least I get to work some more drawings for my portfolio but at home, Chibi needed my full attention and had to give him to Alex so I can focus a bit. Well I work, my two boys nap and it was the piece and quiet I need while having Lofi girl relaxing beats playing in the background. I don’t know about you but hearing beats that helps me focus more is truly a secret to give for any college student. After drawing, dinner was ready and I had a Viet salad bowl again and it was fulfilling.

Things I consumed

Feedbacks after feedbacks for class

Cold & cloudy but chill day

No gym but more drawing (blind contour) for my portfolio

Listen to Lofi girl relaxing/study beats on youtube

Viet salad bowl again for dinner

Happy to be home, getting work done and having my 2 boys nearby

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Day 20 - 2/8

Cold yet sunny morning, Still not a good time to take Chibi for a walk since he’s a baby and hates the cold already. After my 9:05 zoom class, it was time for a run and boy it was cold but it felt nice. After my workout, I tackle down more homework and preparing for my portfolio review. I actually finished some gesture drawing and now onto some contour drawings. After my tries, I felt that it was good enough and my multiple tries really paid off. Before my 6:15 class, I’ve decided to go some online shopping while eating some yogurt, I felt the need to look at something especially for PC parts since I do want to update soon to a better system but eventually I ended up getting some stationary items and maybe some items for Chibi on Chewy.com. To me , I felt produced so after my class ended, I placed it on my cart and felt pleased

Things I consumed

Great cold run along overall a great workout

Slept well

Finished Gesture drawings

Online shopping while eating yummy yogurt

Shopping for stationary items

Items from Chewy.com for Chibi

Pleased day

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Day 19 - 2/7

Next day! Time for class and time to give another re-edit poster for Typography class. I am still not confident in mine but we’ll see what my classmates say. No snacks today as I was in a bit in a rush. Muddy today but the sun started to shine out once I reached the McNeal building but this wind, I am not a fan. I hate when my legs are too cold but luckily my upper body was fine. After class, let’s just say it went well and I feel that I’ve gotten better feedbacks and hopes I can give a memorable piece. Since I still have extra time to spare and Alex is running late, I’ve decided to go to Planet fitness and run on the treadmill for an hour. It felt great and felt that it was the icing of my day. Night rolls and now for dinner, it was a Vietnamese salad bowl w/ lettuce, noodles, meat, fish soup, cooked egg and mashed peanuts. It was a nerve-wracking morning but tonight, gave me some time to breathe again. 

Things I consumed 

Felt no hungry while until stressed

Felt positive after a run at the gym

Received great feedbacks from my class

Ate some yummy Vietnamese salad bowl. 

Felt alive again. 

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Day 18 - 2/6

Went to bed at 4AM to 3PM. That happens when you play all night. Once we are up, we actually ordered brunch from Perkins and while we wait, we put on some movies such as Zootopia for Chibi stake even though he doesn’t care what plays but since he is still a puppy, I figured to put some child films. It was a nice quality time spend then food is here. Some pancakes, eggs, bacon, orange juice, some skillet meat pan alex got and yeah. We ate, finished watching the movie then off to the computer for more games until 9PM then rewind all over again. We didn’t go out but it was freezing by looking at my window and the house was 72 degree so you can feel the breeze but very melody and chill day for us and Chibi; well he loves playing tug of war so more of that and naps of course. 

Well rested. Awake

Perkin breakfast

Zootopia and couple of Twitch streams

Chibi one on one with mom and dad; tug of war

More Dying Light 2!

House was warm and cozy!

More Chibi playtime :)

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Day 17 - 2/5

Sadly, Alex and I made arrangement to go have some Korean BBQ in the city but our good friend won’t be able to make so work all day today! The weather was decent, 20 degree if I remember correctly and well it was a typical Saturday day. I actually bought in a steak burrito from Costco and that pretty much filled me up until 5PM. After work, I sat down to work more on my Typography monogram poster and then hanged out with Chibi throughout the night. I figured I push myself as much as I can then forget to set back and play something such as the new game Dying Light 2 which Alex got for me for my birthday! Overall, it was a pretty chilled day.

Things I consumed

Tired yet motivated 

Steak burrito for lunch

Homework and more so eh not in the mood but must be done

Happy once I received a new game for my Birthday.

Super relaxed beside Chibi misbehaving and going potty on my blanket.

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Day 16 - 2/4

Friday, Which means whatever I haven’t done I should get today. Morning shift flew by quickly and surprisingly I didn’t finish 1 of my 2 sparkling water but did snack on my fruit. No cheese sticks since I am kinda sick of it but I don’t have the stomach to eat a full breakfast so snacking will have to do. This morning was around 10 and below and boy was it freezing. Before heading back to Alex’s office, we decided to get some Korean and seaweed fries. Pretty good since we don’t have time to go home and cook dinner while his mother is gone. It was yummy since we don’t buy it every week. After work, we changed and relax at home with Chibi whom eat and went potty and then we go a delivery and it was from cumbl cookies and of course our friends got it for me for my birthday. I was so happy and excited because of a huge sugar lover I am. So far, best birthday so far despite being so busy. 

Things I consumed

1 sparkling water and fruits

Korean chicken and seaweed fries

Tired yet happy because of food

Relax once at home and chibi can go #2 on the pee pad. Still working on the #1 and hopefully not missing.

Crumbl cookies. 6 different cookies. It was yummy

Happy and overjoyed yet relaxed finally.

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Day 15 - 2/3

Woke up around 5AM in order to get ready for my AM shift and I realize that I am now 26 years old. Where did the time go? I still feel like I am 18 years old but wow, I am growing up and almost in my 30′s. Yuck but anyways, work first then see how the rest of the day goes because no plans are made due to Alex and I schedule which is fine; I can’t think beside getting work done and celebrating my bday was the last on my list. Work was fine as usual but surprised that my general manager got the team some Starbucks. Turns out it was gift cards given from our client during drop off and just wanted all of us to get coffee which was nice and I had that while drinking and snacking on my 2 sparkling water and cheese sticks. Alex picked me up from work along with Chibi and decided to get me Canes chicken since it is my favorite. Lunch was good then soon it was off to the bus station for my evening class but his meeting lasted forever which resulted me to miss my bus for one min and wished the bus can waited a little longer so I was angry but really can’t do anything beside heading home and making some quick dinner which was spicy Japanese curry over rice. Yummy and Chibi had his first bite of non curry Chicken and I think he liked. I’m feeling upset since I hate missing class but it is what it is and thankfully my professor was understanding so I guess it was good at the end.

Things I consumed

Cold

Realizing I am 26 now

Starbucks from our client

2 sparkling water and cheese sticks

Canes chicken for my bday lunch

Missed the bus and was angry but cant stay mad forever

Spicy curry over rice for lunch

Good day with a bad ending but it’s okay. New day tomorrow

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Day 14 - 2/2

Almost my birthday and honestly, I feel nothing but bit stressed from the upcoming work. Today was not so cold but maybe later the day it will be colder. Typical morning as I get ready for school, grab my snacks and remember to have my mask in my pocket as well as headphones. Class was nothing special beside starting a new project; a monogram poster and first we must pick a famous typographer and luckily I knew one on the list and she is Jessica Hische. Her work brings me joy and I hope I can shine a new light with his inspiration for this project but before I let myself get too stress, I must finish some drawings for my portfolio and show them to Frances the next day around dinnertime so time is pacing. Once at home, I went straight to drawing and hopes it’s good enough by that time, it’s already past dinnertime and luckily Alex reminded me and got me some McDonald’s 20 piece nuggets; I am usually strict on myself for having junk during the weekday but I’m on a schedule so whatever will do. Luckily, Chibi was on his best behavior and knows mommy is busy.

Things I consumed;

Stressed.

Tired but awake

Snacks such as cheese sticks and a bowl of fruits plus water

Inspiration and excitement because of my chosen typographer for this project

More stressed

20 piece chicken nuggets

Sore hand from drawing (I honestly dislike drawing)