Movie night...

I know that I'm a little behind the curve, but I finally got to see Diary Of A Mad Black Woman tonight. I have to say that I usually believe Tyler Perry has made a boatload of money off of the basically same plot. However, this movie really sent it home for me in a very emotional way. I felt the main character's sorrow, shame and pain right along with her as her own husband brings a low-life woman into her home, then throws her out like the trash. However, as always, I can't help but love Madea. I mean seriously, this woman is awesome. I wish I'd had my own Madea when I was with my ex. Talk about a woman not afraid to met out some serious ghetto justice. She's a true eye-for-an-eye avenger :)

After a long day, with my son being his usually mischievous self, I'm tired but feeling pretty satisfied. I'm behind in my schoolwork, and will probably continue to be until after the first. Oh for the joy of financial woes! However, I'll put my nose to the grindstone and whet my mind, and somehow it'll all fall together. Maybe I just work best under pressure?

PS- Though I don't know if anyone even reads this, if you do, wish me luck on my application to SCAD!

Amber

Ugh the grind of schoolwork...

Well, I'm marvelously behind on my schoolwork. I need a vaccine against procrastination, it seems. However, I'm pretty sure that I'll rally before the eleventh hour, even if it means paying my babysitter overtime and chugging a few energy drinks. I'm pleased as punch that I've finally come to the conclusion that I can afford going to SCAD for a Bachelors of Art in Animation <3 It'll be tough, but I'll bully my way through. I would have gone for AnimationMentor.com, but I can't afford their $18k tuition considering that they aren't eligible for federal funding *insert sad panda face*

On a happier note, I'm reunited with my son, and it's been very interesting these past few days. We sit together on the couch in the morning, me with my bowl of cereal, he with his cup of Froot Loops and sippy cup of milk, laughing at the antics of Mickey Mouse and Spongebob. It's moment like that which make me so happy that I'm a mom. *squees in blissful happiness*

Love you all!

Amber

Hello to anyone who wanders in...

I decided that it's about time that I create my own digital journal, to purge my thoughts and embrace my quirky strange ways!

If you're reading this, I'll assume that you care enough about me to follow the link that I sent out, and therefore you won't be (too) shocked at my off-color humor and insane ability to use big words when talking about little topics :)

So here's to my first entry!

Today is one I like to refer to as a recuperation day. I spent the last week in cold, windy San Francisco, surrounded by one of the best groups of people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. We worked hard, we played until ungodly hours of the morning, and somehow still found time to make new friends and spend time with old ones. The Game Developers Conference is a trial of fire...it makes a bunch of (usually) socially awkward gamers and geeks learn interpersonal skills, grow a pair of balls, and have enough backbone to tell some pushy guy in a suit NO. Regardless of whether we retain said skills outside of the GDC, it's amazing how just one week can change a person. To all the new recruits of this year, I am so glad that you joined us, and I made some great new friends. To my fellow veterans, I can say that I felt like I had fallen into a warm cozy ball of love when I saw you all again! I can't wait until next year, and I hope you all feel the same!

-Amber