It seems like you are under some pressure right now in your 371 class with all those weekly exercises, blog talks, and not to mention, your big animation short coming up which isn't even considered finished unless it's submitted it to a film festival. Radda. Radda. Radda. I know you're feeling panicked especially with all your other classes on your mind as well. You really do push yourself more than necessary to make sure you have that 4.0 GPA. So let me give you a piece of advice. What you really need to do right now, the best thing to do right now is STOP. Stop thinking about all these things you need to do. Stop thinking about how little time there is left. Stop panicking and getting absolutely nothing done. Stop, drop and figure out a schedule. There is always enough time left to get the job done, you just have to manage it better. Time management is really the key to getting things done and done WELL. On that same note, please, PLEASE, do not let your procrastinating self wait until the last minute. Get things done as they are assigned and save yourself from a lot more unnecessary stress. Also don't get discouraged. While we are artistic, we do lack the creativity to be original and mind-blowing. Your idea may not come to you immediately. It might not even come to you in a couple days, but it will appear and it will grow. Look all around you for inspiration. Take a look at movies, animations, the people in your life, books, anything and everything around you can be made into a story. You just have to have an open mind and not get frustrated when things don't happen instantly. True talent doesn't develop overnight. It takes patience, perseverance, and lots and lots of practice. At first, you'll stumble, but eventually your talent will grow. Talent can only evolve into something greater than before. But that's enough advice, now for some inspiration. Let me remind you why you're forcing yourself through all these mind-numbing, eye-blinding, finger-breaking torture also known as an animation film. This is your life. Remember that little tingle of excitement realizing your finally going to get to learn about animation, the one thing you've really looked forward to in Media Arts. Yeah, you were nervous, not really sure what you were getting yourself into, but the excitement won over of the nervousness. Maybe one day, you'll find yourself working at Pixar or even better, maybe, you'll magically learn Japanese and begin working with Studio Ghibli and your favorite animator Hayao Miyazaki. There are so many possibilities and this is where it all starts. The work you produce this semester will finally be something to spruce up your portfolio. Make sure to put your heart in to your work and take the extra time to make your film the best. So just keep your chin up and keep pushing through. Do make sure that your animation video exceeds expectations. I won't expect any less from my future self.
Sincerely,
Your Super Awesome Self
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