Natalia Update

Hey Everyone,

Today is officially my last day of school. I have a test in 36 minutes where I have to be able to tell the differences between 36 typefaces, or fonts. I think the instructor will grade me lower for printing on semi-gloss paper as opposed to glossy paper. I've been up all night preparing for the last class, and I've been in good company. This whole week, school at night has been just as busy as school during the day. Guys have beards because they don't have time to shave. Personalities change dramatically from so many days up, there is not even time to say hi. People are sleeping at computers, looking like they are still working except for the unnatural position of their heads and closed eyes. All the bean bags in the library have been taken by sleepy students, leaving other sleepy students to find a alternate nap place before class. This school is like the army. In the army, the outside population are called civilians. That is what we call people outside of artcenter. ! This is not a regular college...we students stress like the world is over if the smallest detail is off, because if something is off it means that the instructor will see it, talk down on it and now with all the other work needing to be done, there is redo work, or worse a bad grade.

But on the last day when all is done, come what may, good or bad, I'm happy to be here. This is exactly where I belong. And in the hallways is the bustle of Graduates and their displays on walls, tired students, excited friends and family, and so many more. Students muster energy to go out, have fun, party and then in a matter of days probably half the students fly away to their real homes.

Its been 1 year since I've been at Artcenter. My life has changed in a way that cannot be easily seen. My possibilities are greater. My enthusiasm is more present than ever.

22 minutes and I'll be putting my typeface knowledge to work.

Take care, Happy Holidays, and God Bless,
Natalia Gonzalez

PS. Blog page to come for a more advance newsletter with pictures!