I am really loving my Landscape Design class. I have far to go to get really good. It doesn't seem to be a talent that I have naturally. The measurements and calculation of angles and curvatures is proving to be most difficult. I really need to work on training my powers of observation. Mr. Huber said I just need practice and that I am being too hard on myself. He said that all the drawings I have done could certainly be used and that even though they are off a little that it would not be too much. I think he is being very generous.
Being hard on myself is a problem I have had for a long time. I strive for perfection. I do not want to be mediocre at anything. I want to be at least good, preferably very good. Working hard is not something that I am afraid to do. The fact that I know I am not naturally gifted makes me want to be a success that much more. I want to use my creativity and determination to have a successful career in the field that I love.
Many of the students have already had experience with drafting or landscape design so I am at a disadvantage. And my problems with measurements and mathematics only adds to the challenge. I really hope that I will not be a disappointment to my Dad, who is a very talented builder and designer himself. He has built some of the most beautiful and unique homes I have ever seen. And while he did not do the major architectural designs, his eye for details really shows in all the things he does.
I can't wait to go from drawing existing landscapes to designing the layout of new plans. I hope some of my creative thoughts will be put to good use on the projects we will be doing. I am really excited! And I have been making friends who also share the same interests that I do and I am really enjoying the human contact of learning with others, and giving each other feedback and moral support.
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