Literally hate this time of year. I hate cold, rainy, chilly weather and the past few weeks it has been just that. It makes getting out of bed in the morning utterly miserable to do and to walk even to the gym around the corner the most hateful of walks. I find this time of year the hardest both mentally and physically.
Have been back to class since the second week of January (we don't get off most of January like other universities) but it's not long until we're off again for half-term break (the week of Valentine's Day). Today I'm currently off as they have staff training and even more surprisingly even have work off as well. Off course I took full advantage and slept until a little after 12 midday and am not long up.
My plans for my week off? An action packed week of work, assignments, errands and activities! Not really a week off in essence but I go a little bit mad having nothing to do...I plan to go to Kilroot for some fabric browsing/shopping. Apparently, it has a great selection and it will be the perfect place to get fabric sample for my second term sketchbook. This term we are focusing on a menswear project; somewhat out of my comfort zone but will be a good experience (fingers crossed for the sewing part)!
For more fun-filled personal time I plan to go to the Museum in Botanic; I haven't been in months and heard there are some new exhibit installations. I also plan to get to the gym on a daily basis; my diets went to hell and my sweet tooth seems to be over-ruling at the moment. All main meals are actually quite healthy (despite the odd pizza); it's snacks and what I'm drinking that is my downfall at the moment.
As for considering a work placement year for my course, I'm left undecided. I'm finding it somewhat difficult for somewhere that is not solely orientated on sewing (I would not have the patience for it and it's not what I'm considering as a career for the future). Jimmy (our career advisor overseer for this year) gave us a brief talk yesterday and I ended up contacting a few people immediately who interested me; fingers crossed!
