"and i'm sorry young man, i cannot be your friend
i don't believe in a fairytale end
i don't keep my head up all of the time
i find it dull when my heart meets my mind..."
- laura marling, my manic and i

life...has been pretty great lately.

the majority of my papers for this quarter are done, i've been getting decent scores on my midterms so far, i got some good face time with a few of my favorite professors last night at ahusa's tea with the faculty, and i finally had the time to sit down and write a new piece (with an emphasis on finally...that thing's been floating around in my head for SO long now. it feels so good to have it finished!). aaand i've had no trouble getting into the classes i want for next quarter. the only disappointment is that i won't be able to take the contemporary art class offered...and they're few and far between at ucla. but, i am taking preservation of art, which i'm definitely excited for. i'm not completely in the clear yet...but winter break is getting closer and closer...

things you should check out asap:

* machine project ([link]) -- they're an LA-based non-profit group lately interested in changing up the unused spaces of the museum (corridors, elevators, any and all empty or intimidating spaces that aren't used for displaying art) and seriously affecting the experience of the visitor, in the most amazing way possible -- think civil war drummers in the elevators of lacma. aaaaamazing.

* new museum, in new york ([link]) -- i want to work there. now. apparently there's a croissant with a butterfly hanging from the ceiling...what more can a girl ask for? they definitely know the way to my heart.

* "my manic and i" by laura marling ([link]) -- beyond stuck in my head.

* pandora ([link]) -- i'm years behind, i think, but better late than never, right? found some beautiful new music today. definitely one of the best things on the internet right now.

* the hammer student association's new publication blog ([link]) -- the newly revamped (and awesome!) hsa is working on producing an arts journal by the end of the year, and this is their first step. it'll largely be focused on arts criticism, and i highly suggest you follow along on the blog if you're interested! we've definitely got a talented group of individuals who will be contributing, so it'll definitely stay exciting.

* and last but not least, hammer itself ([link]) -- what kind of employee would i be if i didn't promote it just a bit? i'm in love with the place. if you're in the la area, pleasepleaseplease come check it out! we've got something for everyone, i promise you won't be disappointed.

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