End of the year

I suppose everyone else in the group is relieved that the end of the year is here and a further 2 assignments have finally been handed in and I wish that I was in that position unfortunately I have a lot of the hard work still do over Christmas, and I hope I never have to get an extension again.

I knew at the start of the week that my main task was to concentrate on getting as much done on A4 as I possibly could and I was relieved on Wednesday that I’d managed to get most of it done barring a few minors details, it was the first time in a number of weeks that I’ve really concentrated on work and settled into it.

I’m probably the only person in the group that is really looking forward to getting back in after Christmas and getting on with the next assignment and putting the end of this year to the back of my mind and getting on with everything.

Apologies (again)

First of all I must again apologise for my absence on Wednesday and to my tutorial group for missing the meeting I hope that the feedback you got was helpful.

Over the past few weeks I have really struggled to concentrate on my work and even getting out of bed some days has been tough so to try and then sit down to put a few hours of hard work is something I have found almost impossible. Unfortunately I just can’t seem to get my mind straight and turn off feelings that have dogged me the past few weeks and are still dogging me.

Having made a big effort on Thursday to get in to college I was really disappointed that I couldn’t get my mind on work as I thought once I was there I would be able to.

The comforting thing I have is that at least with being in the past few Thursdays I haven’t got too far behind with A4 and with a bit of luck that should be ready for next week.

I don’t know if its appropriate to say in a blog but what has troubled me for the past few weeks is that my Granddad died, and having never had to deal with this before its something that has really affected me badly. If you comment, please don’t apologise, I know you mean well but it really doesn’t help me in anyway, sorry.

Getting back to normal (ish)

I was delighted on Wednesday to get a full day to work, after missing so much it was good to get a chance to try and catch up as best I could. I spent most of the day trying to look at my goals, delivery requirements and typing up my competitive analysis; having had far too much to start with I got it down to about 1500 words, about the required amount.

These types of days are really useful and find them incredibly helpful when we get the chance to have them.

Thursday was the start of looking at the banners, it was a pressure morning with only being given a few minutes to start with and then only a few seconds to come up with and draw an idea. It was hard work and something in the future will be helpful when trying to come up with ideas and get them down quick.

The afternoon was then an opportunity to get them down in Photoshop and carry on working on the restoration. I was quite pleased with my ideas and I was also quite pleased with my first attempt at the restoration. I found the tutorial meeting really helpful as we were given some really useful hints and tips for the restoration, as Steve saw something’s on mine that I possibly wouldn’t have noticed otherwise, I think I will start it again and print out when I feel it’s at a decent stage and try to see any areas which need going over.

The banners were also quite poor in regards to which text I had chosen although there isn’t a great choice of “jazzy” styles also putting the type close to the edge is something I believe that a few people had done.

I think in future remembering these tips is something that will certainly improve my banners as well as getting feedback and other good ideas from people.