"Make a career out of something you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life."

So the other day in class, we watched a video on Sergio Palleroni and his BaSiC Initiative organization. Damn. Haven't been that inspired in a long time. There's something humbling about the kind of work he does, and it amazes me why theres only a few handful of architects who do this. If every architect thought like him, it could literally change the world. He's designing low cost self sustainable housing/structures for communities that need it the most. He's also taking into consideration the culture of the people, and incorporating them into the design, using materials that are close by. By using more natural materials hes also helping out by cutting out the need for medication for health issues that were caused by poor living conditions. And also while in construction, the whole community is helping out. So everything that the organization does brings together a cluster of people who care about their communities, and want to make a difference. Fuck, that's what I want to do. I want to make a damn difference through architecture and design. I don't want to cater to the rich and build a sexy building just for people who have the money to commission them. I hate how everything revolves around money, no matter how you look at it. There's got to be a more humanistic approach to architecture... and for sure, I know I want to be a part of that. 

I feel like I've read that quote before somewhere but never really considered how much truth it carries. Everythings starting to get a bit clearer now. And I feel like I really shouldn't be stressing out so much about the future.. really. Everything's going to work out some way or the other, and it is essentially just a ride. Just gotta keep telling myself that it's gonna be alright.

What a crazy start to a new year. Eva's havin a baby, her baby shower is in two months! One of my cousin just had a second baby. I'm turning 21 in three weeks. Hopefully some kind of trip with the girls this summer. Two cousins are getting married, one in April and one in August. The girl cousin wants me to be her maid of honor! Yay. I feel like everything is bringing my family together and since getting older, I feel like it's easier to communicate with my cousins. Although, my dad's side of the family seem to be drifting more apart. But I did get to see my uncle again during the break, and the first thing he said was that I was fat. -_- Fantastic. 

Hmm. I feel like as I'm getting older, I'm getting over my baby-hating and marriage hating phase. I still don't want either of them right now, but I'm starting to dislike them less and less. Bringing a living breathing human being into this world... it just blows my mind how powerful that bond can be. I honestly can't wait till Eva has her baby, I think she'd make a great mom. And honestly I just wanna play with him! He's gonna be so tiny! 

School just started two days ago, and it's already kicking my ass. They're pretty much just tossing us straight back into schoolwork. On Friday I got to see all my old friends though, which was really great. We literally chatted for hours and laughed till our throats were sore. I'm really grateful for the handful of friends that I have here, truly truly love them. Don't know what I'd do without them here. 

Also, Eddy is coming to visit this friday. =D Really, it's been the only thing on my mind for a while. I really shouldn't be over thinking this at all, guess I just really don't want to fuck this up. He's such a great guy .. he's currently in grad school for architecture, and his portfolio is sick. It's ridiculously intimidating, but at the same time, makes me wanna work that much harder. 

A great start to the new year, finally getting back into the swing of things. 

This semester has been mentally and physically exhausting, looking forward to a break, finally. I've been saving up my money to go to Phoenix for the AIAS Forum, I can't wait! I'm gonna be broke after, but it's alright, worth it. And going back home to boston in the middle of December, can't wait to see some familiar faces. =] It's been a tough semester, but definitely well worth it. Blaaaah. Back to work.