Nunn's Reflection #1

Having now completed my first week of Senior Project I'd like to take some time to reflect. Looking back the week didn't start off great as I was under the weather Monday which led to me being unable to get the number of hours I wanted to that day. This really messed me up planning my time out for the rest of the week which is something I will do better this coming week. Other than my inability to get consistent hours in a manner I enjoyed I am proud of the work I am making. 

This week I have finished a bowl, a very large vase, three smaller vases, newly made three bowls on the wheel, and a cup I plan as creating as a decorative piece. I am most proud of my vase as it has been the project I have spent the most time creating, but I hope to create more challenging and longer pieces this coming week. I want to keep trying to create things that I like even if they are difficult as I can see my experience increasing with each passing day. 

This coming week I hope to create another large vase and some art that I can use as decorations. I was thinking of making a couple of tiles that could connect that I could use somewhere as well. I have so many ideas and I need to put the time to make those ideas come to fruition which I can't wait to do. 

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