Physics Study Group, 11/31/09-01/12/10

Over the past couple of months, the Physics Study Group has been unable to meet. The main reason for this is we have been unable to help each other out as the group is currently structured. The founders of the club are planning a revamp and a different structure should be ready after midterms. Until then, all meetings have been cancelled.

SOI meeting 1/14/10

We had no SOI meeting today. However, I have been able to fit more organic foods into my diet.

SOI meeting 1/7/10

Last week we had a very brief meeting. Its sole purpose was to hand out surveys about responsibilities and times for upcoming events. In the meantime I have been attempting to eat more organic and local foods when possible.

Hiking Club Winter hike 1/9/10

Yesterday we went on a 10 mile across Falmouth. Because of the cold weather I wore a t-shirt, long sleeve over it, and a coat over it. This is also the first hike that I got to use my new hiking sneakers. The improved traction proved useful, as much of the trail was covered with ice. I also brought much less equipment on this trip to lighten the load on my back. Besides what I what wearing, I was able narrow down the contents of my pack to lunch, one quart of water, and a cell phone. I also took a camera and tried to get shots that got a good feel of the trip. Our next hike will most likely be in the spring, so I will have to dress appropriately.

Cover Contest, 12/16/09

Despite the extended deadline, I was still not able to hand in my submission due to issues regarding when the art room was open. Regardless, I think the extra time gave me a chance to make the picture more basic and I am no longer ashamed of it. Even though I did not have it in on time it was ready on time, and therefore is a testament to what I can do in a given time with creative limitations. Being able to work within limits is a very useful skill, even in things besides artwork.

Cover Contest, 12/4/09

Today I discovered that the contest has been extended until the 11th of December. As such, I will be revising my artwork. I've decided to remove everything cartoony from it to simplify the image so it will look more like a cover rather than an art piece.

Cover Contest, 11/23/09

Over the past week my idea for the drawing has changed drastically. At first I was going for a more realistic look, but instead I decided to make it more "cartoony," and more literary journal themed. At first I went a little overboard, changing everything to match the theme. I later tried to make it more realistic, but not completely realistic--somewhere in between my previous ideas. I added small things like the fish holding a pencil, papers falling behind him, and the crab holding a journal. I have also started work on the scales, a long but necessary task if I want it to look realistic.