New Semester/New Supplies/One Step Closer

Im in the process of buying my Parking Pass for Spring 10' for school, I made the mistake of not buying it first hand when it was available. I have an 11:30am class first thing on mondays, so yesterday I thought to myself "hey, B-rad, why not leave a few minutes early and be a good kid!" haha. I left around 10:50am thinking PLENTY time since I live really close. I pull into the lot that I normally park in and must have circled the place 6 times and no spaces came available. 35 minutes later I FINALLY found a spot. That is the long story short. Lesson learned, leave early, especially when its the first day.

Today was the second day of classes and I must say, I really picked the classes this semester!

Went this evening to pick up art supplies and one awesome aspect about being in an art influenced city is the abundance of supply stores and their willingness to provide discounts to students. I was able to snag all of my supplies that were originally $298.55, for a more reasonable $211.85. I know that sounds crappy but to tell you the truth I probably have another $50-60 to go.

Also, because I care about the other designers out there and want people to have solid advice about supply lists. One thing you guys MUST know is the extent of the supply lists. Ill give you an example from my Perspective class-

Hollow Core Drawing Board

T-Square

45º Triangle-one large one small

Steel Ruler with cork or rubber back (18" or longer)

14"x17" bond pad

14"x17" tracing pad

Drafting tape/dots

Drafting Brush

Color pencils (verithin-red,violet,blue,green)

2G,H,HB pencils and pencils and mechanical pencils with appropriate lead

Eraser (magic rub type, in pencil form)

Erasing shield

Portfolio-paper type with handles

Pencil Sharpener-battery operated

compass

Micron pigma or other type drafting pens

Technical pens

Ellipse template

ames lettering guide

Vellum 11x14 pad or individual sheets

Itoya Presentation folder 11x14

Prismacolor pencils, very light colors

black canson paper

white heavy drawing paper

electric eraser

whew!

and that is just one class.

Imagine having 3 other lists that are the same length, if not longer, then you understand why I am happy I didnt spend 730264 dollars this evening...

I was actually asked recently what my favorite brand of vehicles I like the most. I spent all day today thinking about this in the back of my mind. Theres no one brand that I love because theres specific cars within brands that I am just attracted to so I made a list of brands that I prefer over others starting with the most desireable...

1.MINI

2.Volvo

3.Honda/Acura

4.Volkswagen

5.Mercedes-Benz

6.Porsche

7.Audi

8.BMW

9.Bentley

10.Rolls-Royce

11.Chevrolet

12.Cadillac

13.Toyota

14.Jaguar

15.Saab

16.Lexus

17.Hyundai

18.Ferrari

19.Maybach

20.Alfa Romeo (just because theyre not for sale here)

21. FIAT

22.Renault

23.Opel

Thats what I have so far dont kill me. I love all cars, but that is what I love.

-B-rad