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The sound of ice tapping against the window is distracting.

It's just about the end of the semester. I'm still trying to think of ideas for my extra credit project for photography that's due Friday. I have to construct something out of the film canisters. I don't know if Penny means the plastic canisters or the metal canisters. I'm going to go with the metal canisters. So far my only idea is to make a Christmas wreathe ornament out of them. It's fast and half-assed!

Lately I've been having really good days in the dark room. My film and prints are turning out nicely, and I can't wait to mount my final project. I still have to redo the first assignment and the shot by shot. I think I'm going to do a self portrait for the shot by shot. I managed to beat the icy rain home after staying late in the dark room. I made 8 prints, enough to complete my final project. I'm still not satisfied, so I'm going to keep making more prints on Thursday before Brooke, Meron, and I start cutting our matboards. The series of world ensemble photos are fantastic! I think I should make copies for Dawn and Didier. Maybe they could use them for the world ensemble site.

I can't believe this is the end of the semester. I have only one final to study for, and 2 critiques. I also have to turn in my final portfolio for writing about art. I'm so ready for this semester to be over. It's been hell and I'm ready for a break. The new year better be good, I've had a rough lifetime so far. I know everyone's been telling me that things happen for a reason, and that my good things will come much more sooner than I think. The wait is very frustrating. Le sigh. Next Thursday can't come soon enough.