finally on time!
This was very interesting to do because I realized that the one way I could unsymbolize shapes in my head is to think of the shapes as particle effects, like waves, clouds, and other abstract shapes that I can cling to. Another thing that helps to realize shapes is the rule that nothing in perspective is really symmetrical, and that all shapes are imbalanced and imperfect--they don't ever really twin, but rather distort in depth.
Also, Ron looks just like my old sensei.