New Blog location and Understanding ComicsFor now, I ported my Wordpress blog over to my new domain. You should check it out at:
christinamday.com/blog
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Second, Ive been on a graphic novel/comic kick this semester and by coincidence was required to read 'Understanding Comics' by Scott McCloud for my History of Graphic Design class. McCloud somehow manages to make a textbook in graphic novel form, and I found that it reads alot like watching a great documentary. Outside of illuminating alot of the theory behind creating an effective comic, McCloud really explores the way we communicate with each other. I recommend this read to anyone interested in not just comics, but the artistic process in general.
Once I finished 'Understanding Comics', I immediately dove into another acclaimed book by McCloud titled 'Making Comics'. As can be inferred by the title, this book focuses more on the physical process and engineering behind creating effective comics and so far I enjoy it alot. More on this once I complete it.
Lastly, as a fun read, Im currently halfway through 'Red Mars' by Kim Stanley Robinson. My Biochem major boyfriend has been encouraging me to read Robinson's 'Mars Trilogy' for some time now, and I began reading this book expecting something either really dry and laden with technical jargon, or another cheap sci-fi fantasy hybrid. But I am very glad to have been wrong and have thus far been enjoying a great human drama that explores much more than the surface of Mars. "Red Mars' touches on human psychology and the impact we have as a civilization on the environment around us. Having completed an Environmental Philosophy course earlier this Spring, I recognize alot of the themes addressed by Henry David Thoreau, or some of the contemporary ideas found in Bruce Hull's 'Infinite Nature' pertaining to our impact on our environments. In conclusion, this book is anything but a nerdy sci-fi adventure, and, despite being published over a decade ago, the themes in this book are very contemporary.
Well that about ends this rant. Till next time, take care and have a safe, happy holiday season!
You're the sister of the first girl I ever truly loved.
2. I'll tell you which song or movie you remind me of.
That's a toughie. I'd have been better suited to tell you that answer a few years ago... Hrm.
3. I'll pick a flavor of jello to wrestle you in.
Tequila flavored?
4. I'll say something that only makes sense to you and me.
That's a hard one too... dammit.
Howabout... "That xanga was a bad move, dumbass."
5. I'll tell you my first memory of you.
The quiet older sister of the girl I was head over heels for. She didn't hang at home much.
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of.
A cat. Graceful, serene, and clever, but not without being mischievous.
7. I'll ask you something I've always wondered about you.
8. I'll tell you my favorite thing about you.
You remained friendly and amiable with me even when you thought I was being stupid. That says alot.
9. I'll tell you my least favorite thing about you.
I... don't have anything about you I dislike. *shrug*
10. If you play, you MUST post this on yours.
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For my cat so loved the world she gave her only begotten yak... right into my shoe.
!!! sup, hope ur college is going well, do u use facebook or anything??
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college is going well, almost finished with it i hope. I use facebook, you can find me under Christina Day
Take care!
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life is grand:take a picture
=DailyDeviants Head of Photography
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