Yeah, I'm so behind on the in-class projects, that I can't even do much of my own stuff right now. And you know, I used to work with other 3d programs that were so much more intuitive than maya, like the video game industry standard 3DStudio MAX and even Lightwave, so I'm struggling to figure out why Maya is so awkward, IMO. As far as 3d programs go, I think the ones that are best suited for the artist-artist is Lightwave.
And of course, I was too sick to make it to class last week, but I'll see u tmrw man.