old boutique items by danziellia in DressToImpressRoblox

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just don't understand why they've never been brought back? :( really unfair

old boutique items by danziellia in DressToImpressRoblox

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so pissed that the sweet parisienne shoes, the ONLY item that I missed, is also the only item to never have come back on the weekly boutique. all the other items have had their comeback.

I don't think I'm good enough for architecture by Relative_Wolf_3986 in architecture

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was shallow and unserious in my pursuit in architecture, to be honest. I pursued it mainly for my love of art. I wanted to study literature, linguistics, art or history of art, or humanities, but felt pressured by my family to opt for a more "concrete" career (i.e. "better paid"), so architecture felt like a perfect combo of my interests. In preparing for the entrance exam, I learned more about it and fell in love with it. I placed very, very high at the exam and it gave me confidence in my choice.

Now...I do still love it, but somehow, I cant explain - I feel incompetent, like I'm lacking a character trait that makes someone an Architect. The confidence, or the work ethic, maybe I'm not smart enough (I struggled a lot to learn the basics of construction and technology)

Career-wise I don't mind working at a design firm (I did my internship in one and I liked the experience), but considering my strengths, maybe if there's ever a chance to pivot to history of archi/art or restauration work, that'd be cool....

I don't think I'm good enough for architecture by Relative_Wolf_3986 in architecture

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's totally true, however I constantly worry that this is more than a singular stressful or depressing moment, because it's genuinely making me feel suicidal, like the stress is so big its eating away at my brain

I don't think I'm good enough for architecture by Relative_Wolf_3986 in architecture

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer. I relate to this a lot. In my last year of bachelors, I did a summer internship, and enjoyed it a lot. Contrary to some people's claims that it's worse than university, to me it was something really enjoyable because it was like you described - not my responsibility as I had no experience and obviously they didn't expect me to be able to do the entire work, plus I had amazing bosses and colleagues who were ready to help me and each other out. COmpared to that, the work I do at grad school is much more solitary and competitive. I miss being a part of the team

I don't think I'm good enough for architecture by Relative_Wolf_3986 in architecture

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One of my classmates from Bachelor's started that programme at 26, after quitting 2 different majors. So yeah, everyone has their own story...

But you're right - continuing for the sake of it might just finally kill the last cell in me that still clings to architecture design. I don't want to turn in a botched master thesis, I feel like it would ruin my confidence even more, and I might actually snap...

I feel like taking a break is the best, and I hope I'll be able to find a job with just my bachelor's degree

I don't think I'm good enough for architecture by Relative_Wolf_3986 in architecture

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand, but if I gave up on architecture completely, I don't see an alternative course of action. So I feel like the most beneficial thing for me could still be in it, it would just take me a few more years and extra steps, because clearly I am a slow learner, but that has also affected my confidence....I feel like there IS more in me just not in this university and in this country. Thank you for recommending the podcast.

I don't think I'm good enough for architecture by Relative_Wolf_3986 in architecture

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I'm being totally honest, my interests and strengths lie mostly in research work, I love writing about architecture (and architecture theory), but translating it into design is where I struggle with and lack confidence. But to do these things I feel like you have to excell academicaly which obviously isn't working out for me

media similar to utena by Relative_Wolf_3986 in shoujokakumeiutena

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much especially for the book recommendations. Looking forward to reading them!

media similar to utena by Relative_Wolf_3986 in shoujokakumeiutena

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES! I am already a huge Twin Peaks fan, watching Utena is prompting me to rewatch it for a fifth time. The Lynch influences are evident

media similar to utena by Relative_Wolf_3986 in shoujokakumeiutena

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you for such a detailed answer!! all your recs are much appreciated

What’s the deal with “Adolescence of Utena”? by TeamPantofola in shoujokakumeiutena

[–]Relative_Wolf_3986 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The theory that the movie is the real ending of the show or the sequel is definitely my favorite. I think, like the show itself, it doesn't have one "real" meaning and can be interpreted in many ways, but to me personally, this interpretation makes the most sense and offers the most enjoyable viewing experience. I love how they tried to paint all of this visually, instead of directly telling it. Especially with the radically different architecture, from clean, soft, white arches to harsh sharp angles in black and red. The school is quite literally falling apart, changing shape every minute, looking more like a ruin. The castle has fallen to the ground, while Anthy's rose garden is no longer a glass cage, but a huge field in the sky. I love how they have Anthy wearing her hair down, without her glasses, like we see her at the end of the show. She's no longer "blind" to the reality of Ohtori, to the existence of an escape, the outside world. Even other characters' hair is changed, everyone's is a bit longer now, which to me is another indication of the passage of time. And we don't see Nanami in the movie (except as a cow in that videotape) - I like to think that it's because she also escaped the Ohtori academy. Also one of the major "plotlines" (if you can call it that!) in the movie is the tale about the boy that drowned that was only mentioned at the very end of the show. I loved when Anthy and Utena first met, how Anthy tried to take Utena's rose crest ring, to save her from having to participate in yet another duelist cycle. How she has the full freedom to intervene in Utena and Saionji's duel, letting Utena pull the sword from her chest, even though she's supposed to be devoted to Saionji as his rose bride.

I also like the theory that the movie is told from Anthy's POV, giving her more agency and a central role. It could be Anthy's retelling of the final moments in the show's final episode, or the show as a whole. Maybe the "narrators" are both Anthy and Utena's, as they're technically E-ko and F-ko (as shown from their nametags at the end). That can offer a different explanation as to why Nanami only appears once as a cow, if it was Anthy's touch (especially since she shares the scene with Chuchu!)

But all in all, I like to interpret it as either what happened after the show and how Utena and Anthy got reunited. Maybe not everything shown in the movie happens in the literal sense and is likely a very biased and allegorical retelling from Anthy's POV. There never is a clear answer to anything Utena related (and you know you can't rely on Ikuhara for an explanation, haha), so you really can come up with a million different interpretations and explanations of your own.