I love having a routine.

WHEW. Glad this week is over. It wasn't too bad, but it sure wasn't easy.

One thing I love about being in school is ROUTINE. I loveeee having a routine. Most people think routines get boring (and sometimes I do agree) but for the most part, I think they're great. I feel in control, you know? Obviously it's fun to be spontaneous, and I certainly am on the weekends, but during the week having a routine is the only way I'm going to get any work done.

Also, I just thought you should know that I'm sitting at my kitchen table doing my homework by candlelight. It's autumn, and during autumn I feel like stuff after sundown should be done by candlelight. You know, because autumn is awesome and so are candles.

Anyywayyyssss... Have a great week!

-S

Five Things.

I have an hour before class so I thought I'd write a little blog post.

1) Fall is here! Which means I get to wear my favorite outfit all the time: jeans, a t-shirt, and a sweatshirt. So comfy. Fall weather also means it feels like school has actually started.
2) And you know what? School HAS started! Last Monday. =)
3) The first week wasn't too bad, either. I went to bed before midnight every night! (Not usual for me haha). And I've started getting up earlier too. I feel like I accomplish more in a day when I use the early hours of it wisely. I like feeling accomplished.
4) First Com Design class of the semester was last Thursday, so this whole week I was thinking up names, logos, ad concepts and all that jazz for my first project. And in less than an hour I'll present them and see what people like. And then pitch my second project. And then have two projects to work on this weekend. Yay! =) It's a lot of work, but it will be totally worth it in the end!
5) Also: I'm shooting (with my camera) a wedding this weekend!! I've been waiting for this artsy, vintage, amazingly detailed wedding for months, and I can't believe it's actually here! I'll post a few pics from it next week. 

Okay, that's all for now.
-S

Steve Powers/Train Track Murals.

Remember way back in the day when I told you about the murals by Steve Powers that would be going up in the Near Westside? Welp, they're UP! (not all of them; they'll all be done by next week.)

These SERIOUSLY liven up the place. Everything looks happier, you know? Take a drive by to experience them for yourselves!

-S

Seeing Results.

This summer was hard for me because I knew everything we wanted to get done would take a while. Designing, asking for permission, getting the funds, blah blah blah. So, when I walked down West Fayette this morning and saw these banners, you can guess how excited I was! Ee!! If you're ever driving down that street, know that these banners are direct results of my design class's hard stinkin' work, and please ENJOY them!

<3S

Craving Some Autumn.

I'm assuming most people who read this blog are from the Syracuse area, yes? Well, if you are, then you know what I mean when I say Syracuse has the best autumn season ever. I'm not kidding! I'm from New England, and New England is known for their great autumns which resulted in my growing up absolutely loving autumn, so when I say Syracuse has great autumns, I mean it! (Don't worry, I know what I'm talking about) (Also: how many times can I saw autumn in one sentence?! haha).

Anyways, here's why I'm looking forward to another (maybe my last?) Syracuse autumn:
1) No more humidity! Thank the Lord.
2) I love cool autumn mornings when I can sit on my porch with my green tea and my Bible and be so comfortable and perfect. I can't really explain it. It's just a really great feeling.
3) I love sweaters and I get to wear them as much as I want.
4) Colorful leaves. (For some reason I like these more than I like the colorful flowers of summer.. not sure why)
5) School starts! Senior year! (Exciting yet at the same time, verryyyy scary)
6) Corn on the cob, pumpkins, and apple picking! BEST things about autumn, hands down.

And, since a blog post is boring without a picture, here's one from last autumn =)

-s

So Far:

16 fence panels done!

Installation Days 2&3.

So, the last post was about a fence. Guess what this one will be about.... a fence! (Hey, how'd you know?!) Ha. Anyways, here is a picture of day two (last Thursday) ::

 We made it around the corner! After today's progress, we've completed 11 panels of fence, 4 right in front of Blodgett School and 7 along Tully St. We also wrote the words "Skiddy Park" on the baseball cage, which added a nice touch. We're hoping this will help people relate to the fence art more, instead of it just being a random design.

Thursday, kids from PEACE Inc. helped me out with the decorating. They were so great, and they even brought a picnic lunch (yum!). This morning a few kids from the Huntington Center came and helped, and in the afternoon, kids and counselors from the Parks&Rec program came over to see what I was doing and ended up completing a panel! Thanks guys! I like visitors, so come by tomorrow from 4-6 to add your artistic touch to the fence!

-S