Entry 2: Just made a call with a person from the possible venue!

This is quite exciting yet nerve wracking.
Today, in Ms. Kaplan's room, I made a call to Lafayette Library to see if they are interested in opening a show for the art show.
The lady who answered the call, Cathy, was very friendly.

I explained her the situation and my project and it seemed like she was open to help me.
However, it seems like we have some issue with the schedule, since Lafayette Library is holding so many events for the community. Not only that, we might also have some space issue. She told me that there might not be a space for 20 art work.
We set an appointment for next Friday at 3:30 so she can show me the gallery and the hall she was telling me about.

If the library doesn't work out, I might go for the Veteran's Hall in Lafayette. I have never been there but my mom said if we have a show at the Veteran's hall and donate money for a charity that helps the veterans, that could be a really great event. I think that is a fantastic alternative plan since I have a lot of respect for the veterans.

After the phone call, Ms. Kaplan and Ms. Findlay told me that I sounded very professional on the phone. That made me really happy.

My parents have been very supportive of my project so far. They think it is going to be a great experience for me. They know that I am determined to be a productive member of the society so they also know that taking English WISE was a good choice I made.

Kailey and I talked today in brunch about changing the time for the show. Since her community service paper and my research project is due in April, we thought early April could be a good time for the show instead of May.

One thing I am a little bit afraid of right now, is getting too many artist involved in this project. I know all the possible venues will have a limited space and I can not get all the awesome talented kids in the show although I really want to.

So far, both Kailey and I are submitting art pieces, and Ted, Ryan, Laurel, and Tiffany are submitting their works. I also want to ask Lisa Fishbein if she is interested in submitting some of her fashion works since she is known for her talent in fashion and designing. That would give a nice variety in the exhibit.

Tomorrow is our "first test" in English WISE. Everyone in the class is suppose to sign-in instead of us having a whole class. It sounds very simple but this is a small test of whether the students in WISE can be responsible or not. This project is after all about responsibility and handling things like an adult.
I am excited to have my first day of sign-in WISE day tomorrow and see how it goes.

Entry 01: Started a blog for my Senior Project.

So far a Senior Project for me...

Hi, my name is Kyung. I am a Senior at Acalanes high school who just started second semester.
I am an English WISE student. I chose to take WISE over English 4 because WISE is something closer to the adulthood than a regular English class.

No one will be there to get on my case for not getting things done. I need to manage my time on my own and make my own decisions how adults should be. It is a class that teaches responsibility and real productivity.

My objective of my senior project is to learn what is like to book, and open an art show. Since I could hold a crayon, my dream was to become an artist. When I grow up, I want to have my own art studio, make art and share them with any one I can around the world. Art has been not only my dream, but my identity and main purpose of life.
By doing this project, I will take a small step towards my dream.

The show is planned for somewhere in May so far, and hopefully at a venue in Lafayette with students who are also passionate about art like me.
So far, I am working with Kailey Conrad, Katie Mitroff, and Tiffany Lum. Kailey and I talked to Ryan Ellery who is known for his talent in music and he is willing to play songs at the show.

The process of planning and day dreaming about the show is fun but I know I must take action soon. The most important thing would be getting a venue. Without a venue, it would be impossible to hold a show.
Mr. Takahashi, my mentor for the project thinks so too. He recommended that I start calling people to get a venue soon. That is on my top to-do-list. I am planning on calling Lafayette Library soon. Kailey and I both agreed that the library is a great place for a show. We would have a good crowd and good space.

I am very glad to have Mr. Takahashi as my mentor for this project. There are several reasons why I asked him to be my mentor and the most important reason is for his professionalism and productivity. I was in his Algebra A class during my Freshman year, and I remember he was one of the most straight forward teacher I have ever had. He did not miss a thing when he was explaining about each assignment. If I did something wrong in that class, it was entirely my fault and there was nothing to blame on him. Also, Mr. Takahashi is not only a math teacher but also the athletic director at my school. Every time I visit his classroom during break or lunch, he is occupied with many students either for math or sports. That is a lot to juggle and I admire him for it.

To move on, I made a blog today for my project which is required to do. I have had total of 8 blogs before so making a blog is not a hard thing for me. I am looking forward to develop this blog as I proceed through my second semester.

Lastly, I will end my posts with some pictures of my art work to show where I am skill wise. I am also hoping to put some of these in the show.