Ok we are coming in to the end of another year at RMIT and we are sprinting there weather we want to or not. So my instant thoughts are sh*t I have to finish my assignments to pass and progress to the next round. Yeah sure I can dig this. What I'm really happy about, is that I'm successfully detaching away from desired grades and following the brief literally but rather getting into what I enjoy doing. I discovered that early last week I think I realised a big piece of my life. For the last year and a half I have battled through close to 10 jobs all in the name of staying financial while at uni. This whole process has been plagued with stress and frustration, my thoughts always about paying rent and having enough to eat and afford some smokes. I finally think I have found a place of employment that will offer all that I require, good pay, job security, study time and good atmosphere. I got my first pay and needless to say I was able to go out and drink me some coopers pale ale [ok maybe allot] by the way SAVE COOPERS. Soumitri you should help here they are a family owned company that has a brewing establishment for about a century and a half which originated in South Australia. Let’s not let them be taken over by Lion Nathan a multinational Entity. I'll try and drink a case a day are you with me??? Back to my story, save COOPERS! So I admit that I have lost interest in my job and wasn't sure why, I have already been warned about my performance [5wks into my job]. It finally hit me. Yes, I like making money but I like achievement a whole lot more. After knowing that I have funds to live comfortably my frustration and stress were replaced by emptiness. Not until my group and I successfully had prototyped our Zen rider into 3D form did I realise that I am most happy when I'm working on the things that interest me weather I get paid or not. I just love doing the work I'm being asked to do as an Industrial Designer or there about...funnily enough I'm actually paying to do this. What I want to say is that no matter what, you always somehow find away to pay the bills and get through each day and this easy though unrewarding. If you can think about making the most of your day by taking risks with what you believe in, invest yourself in what you love doing and be true and most importantly expel all of your crap. Something so amazing will be conceived and you will walk away with the greatest feeling of achievement. Espeacially when we are at Uni we don't have alot at stake, the teaching staff are doing the same but are gambling with their jobs. We have flexibillity here and [yes] we are in control and what do we stand to loose if we fail? nothing, we learn. We will loose if we don't even bother with it. I love doing Industrial Design. I enjoy where I’m employed and the job is ok but it isn't ID and it will not satisfy me. I look around I think see that other people may be going through the same process or already have. I encourage you to at least think!!! If you are unsure or feel the same or anything at all. I suggest you go and speak to Carl. You have to find him first but I think he is testament to doing what he loves and his output although not finished is pretty amazing. He is doing what he loves and this is evident. [rock on dude]. Otherwise have a chat with me.... So get on with it I know I am