run away, run away!

Hello Stash,

Sounds like you had a busy week, indeed. Glad there's some progress on the degree project front. I know what you mean about feeling compelled to step forward because no one else will. There are a few in my class who will speak up, but I'm getting pretty tired of playing advocate for us. It seems like the department really isn't willing to address the flaws in the program or this derelict professor, so I have to decide after the trade show if I have the energy to escalate this.

I'm happy it's the weekend, too! After near panic about prepping for the show, I think we've all concluded that there's only so much we can do for it. I'm going to work on things for it today, of course, but won't stress too much. I'm really pleased with the funny fabric shapes I made for the museum show and want to continue working on those. Maybe I can get a grant to study those techniques in Japan some day, eh? :)

I know you're sick of the snow and cold, but May is coming up, and soon you'll have those endless days of spring/summer. And we'll be together! Try to stay on the positive side; I really think it helps. When class was canceled on Thursday, some classmates went to the park for lunch, but it included the anxiety girl, so I opted to go to Koreatown instead. I just couldn't take anymore negativity.

If you want to get away, why not schedule a trip to larger city after you're done with the current project, or just on a coming weekend? That was the plan for this semester, right, to arrange some trips? Anyway, I'm sure you'll figure it out. I am freshly showered and pondering what to eat. I'll probably step out to get some food. Hope to see you on Skype when I get back.

much love,
Girl