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Nearing the end! We are now in week 11 of the first of two classes in my Interior Design Diploma, and how quickly it has past. Still in the early stages of this course, I continue finding myself questioning my abilities as it is all so new and foreign to me. I go in waves of 'I don't think I can do this' to 'Just think it through Lisa!!' Again, I remind myself that anything worthwhile is always a little hard and takes commitment, perseverance, stamina for the long haul and some positive thinking.  I will be happy to have a few weeks off soon to rest my mind, take a break and prepare myself for the next two subjects, being Bespoke Decoration and Design Drawing.  I suspect I again will be challenged and will do all the self talk to convince myself I am up for it. Where do I want this course to lead to?  Truthfully, I am not yet sure.  But I am sure if I leave myself open to the whole experience that it offers and the people I will meet along the way, I will find mysel...

 Such an interesting, stressful, educational, exhausting couple of weeks I have had! I catch myself questioning if I am doing the right thing in committing to this course, asking myself if I can actually pull it off, am I up for the longevity of it and is it all worth me sinking so much of my dwindling energy into it when I have so much on my plate!! Well, then I learn something new, find out I can do something that I thought I probably couldn't, even though it was a struggle and consumed hours of my time.  So, I will keep on persevering. Maybe it's something else in my life that needs to take a backseat in order for me to complete something that is bringing me a sense of achievement, pride in completed work and satisfaction just for me!! I'm nearly at the end of my first semester, so let's keep on going, keep trying and keep learning! L xx

 Week 9 Reflections! I have just completed my week 9 lecture and it has left me contemplating where I sit in the beginnings of my design journey. The last assessment for this class is on of reflections and future pathways and what I hope to shape this new venture into going forward. This is something I need to spend a little time to think on.  I have some ideas but nothing firm as yet.  I tend to be a let's see where this takes me kinda girl, as this is the approach I have used frequently in my life, however, I think maybe I need to set some goals to get to where I think my heart is calling for. Stay tuned! L xx

 Reflecting! I have just watched the recorded lecture for this week in my Intro to Design class, and have realised I have jumped the gun on a couple of things. I submitted my Assessment 2 a little too early.   Initially, I thought the submission date was a week earlier than what it was and was all ready to hit submit, having completed all elements of the requirements, or so I thought! Then realising that I had another week, I decided to submit anyway. After listening to this weeks lecture, I have realised there are a couple of details I should have refined and added to, but now I am unable to. As all my best thoughts, wonderings and ideas come to me in the shower (😏), I was thinking about my study habits tonight and why I submitted before I had to. My reflections were that I tend to stress and worry when I have multiple important tasks and due dates looming, in addition to work and home commitments, so then rush to submit things to take it off my plate! Going forward in ...

 Hi all, It's been a little while since my last post and it's been a hectic time to say the least. I have found juggling 2 subject, Graphic Communication and Introduction to Design, coupled with work and general domestic bliss, to be hard work! Adding to the mix of a few days away for my husband's birthday, the feeling of getting behind was at the forefront. So, I knuckled down and poured many hours into both subjects to catch up and complete the assignments. I'm nearly there now, just waiting for some feedback before completing my Assessment 2 for Cubes of Curiosity, I'll then physically make the cubes, photograph them and hit that submit button. I found my mind circling back, thinking about the visions of each cube design, the colours, pattern and overall desired outcome I wanted to achieve with both assignments.  It's been all consuming and just a little tiring, but I think well worth it.  Until next time. L xx

 Hellooo, As we end one month since I started this course, I cannot believe how quickly it is flying by.   Of the two subjects I have undertaken, I am finding little connections beginning to form.  Although I find myself a little under pressure to make sure I am keeping on top of everything, I feel I just might be able to do this, evening juggling work and all the other responsibilities that domestic bliss brings in life.  Until next week. L 😊