Gotta love the rain
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
I've been experimenting with my hair a lot.
Now that's its getting longer I've been trying to experiment with new styles more. After my successfull frohawk I've been inspired. This was my hair for Gabe's wonderful wedding day. It was both funky and romantic and I loved it!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
My family needs prayer.
Last night as my uncle Joseph, his wife Felicia, and their family sat at home when someone approached their door and yelled "East Side Crips" and opened fire on their home. My uncle and Felicia were not hit however Felicia's daughter was grazed by a bullet, her son shot in the leg and her son's girlfriend shot in the stomach. This is a huge blow to a family that is already dealing with a family tragedy; my uncle is terminally ill with brain cancer.
If you are a person that prays then I ask that you would please pray for my family. If you would pray for the following things it would be much appreciated.
* For my uncle's illness. We are a family that believes in miracles and God's will. So we believe if it is God's will for him to be healed then that will happen, however we know that we may also lose him to this illness. I ask that you would pray for his healing and that if God's will would be to take him home then that he would not suffer long while he was here.
* For Felicia. She has been a rock of strength during this ordeal. Married less than a year when my uncle was diagnosed she has continued to love and care for him. She is a wonderfully beautiful woman in body and spirit and I would ask that you would pray for her continued strength in these trying times.
* For Felicia's family. That they will be healed both physically and emotionally from this incident and that they will find a new home quickly. Felicia does not want to return to her home where the violence occurred so I ask that you would pray that she finds a home that will be suitable for their needs as soon as possible.
* Lastly, for my family. I ask that you specifically pray for my grandmother as she struggles with the concept of losing her child. She is a true matriarch but we all know that this is a very difficult time for her. For my uncle's three children, that they would find some peace in this time. And for the rest of us. My mom, her brothers and sisters, my cousins, all of us are deeply affected by what's going on, some more than others, and I ask that you would pray for strength, peace and love. That we would all continue to be loving towards one another even when we don't understand the needs of one another.
Thank you to everyone who prays, or even who reads this and remembers my family in your thoughts. It means the world to me.
If you are a person that prays then I ask that you would please pray for my family. If you would pray for the following things it would be much appreciated.
* For my uncle's illness. We are a family that believes in miracles and God's will. So we believe if it is God's will for him to be healed then that will happen, however we know that we may also lose him to this illness. I ask that you would pray for his healing and that if God's will would be to take him home then that he would not suffer long while he was here.
* For Felicia. She has been a rock of strength during this ordeal. Married less than a year when my uncle was diagnosed she has continued to love and care for him. She is a wonderfully beautiful woman in body and spirit and I would ask that you would pray for her continued strength in these trying times.
* For Felicia's family. That they will be healed both physically and emotionally from this incident and that they will find a new home quickly. Felicia does not want to return to her home where the violence occurred so I ask that you would pray that she finds a home that will be suitable for their needs as soon as possible.
* Lastly, for my family. I ask that you specifically pray for my grandmother as she struggles with the concept of losing her child. She is a true matriarch but we all know that this is a very difficult time for her. For my uncle's three children, that they would find some peace in this time. And for the rest of us. My mom, her brothers and sisters, my cousins, all of us are deeply affected by what's going on, some more than others, and I ask that you would pray for strength, peace and love. That we would all continue to be loving towards one another even when we don't understand the needs of one another.
Thank you to everyone who prays, or even who reads this and remembers my family in your thoughts. It means the world to me.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
School #7: The Tyler School of Art at Temple University
The Tyler School of Art at Temple University
Location: Philadelphia, PA
This was my last school tour and by far the MOST impressive facility I have yet to see at a school. Tyler is a GORGEOUS school. They have a brand new facility and it is state of the art. I about died when I saw the kiln room and the spray booth for the ceramics department. The amount of glory holes that they have for the glass students is insane. And the fibers department, holy crap! It was just intense in all ways. Tyler was my favorite school before I went on any of my tours and I know why.
So, as impressed as I was with Tyler you would think that my decision is made, right? Well, not quite yet. I'm still at a loss for what to do. More to come on that.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
This was my last school tour and by far the MOST impressive facility I have yet to see at a school. Tyler is a GORGEOUS school. They have a brand new facility and it is state of the art. I about died when I saw the kiln room and the spray booth for the ceramics department. The amount of glory holes that they have for the glass students is insane. And the fibers department, holy crap! It was just intense in all ways. Tyler was my favorite school before I went on any of my tours and I know why.
So, as impressed as I was with Tyler you would think that my decision is made, right? Well, not quite yet. I'm still at a loss for what to do. More to come on that.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
School #6; Moore College of Art and Design
Moore College of Art and Design
Location: Philadelphia, PA
This is the only all women's school on my list, actually it's the only all women's art school in the US. Besides a lackluster tour, to say the least. There were some great redeeming qualities to this school. Firstly, it is in a great location. Swann Fountain is right outside of the school's doors and it is just beautiful.
The school is pretty centralized into two adjoining buildings. As wonderful as this is the school's facilities left a bit to the imagination. The ceramics kilns were all very small, with a moderate amount of workspace. The fibers area was better but still not great.
I think that although a nice school, I'm pretty sure this isn't the right place for me. Like Brenda said, "THERE'S NO BOYS!" haha.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
This is the only all women's school on my list, actually it's the only all women's art school in the US. Besides a lackluster tour, to say the least. There were some great redeeming qualities to this school. Firstly, it is in a great location. Swann Fountain is right outside of the school's doors and it is just beautiful.
The school is pretty centralized into two adjoining buildings. As wonderful as this is the school's facilities left a bit to the imagination. The ceramics kilns were all very small, with a moderate amount of workspace. The fibers area was better but still not great.
I think that although a nice school, I'm pretty sure this isn't the right place for me. Like Brenda said, "THERE'S NO BOYS!" haha.
School #5: U Arts
U Arts
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Unfortunately U Arts doesn't offer tours during the time I was in Philly because since the tours are given by students and classes were getting ready to start the students who work in the office were off.
I did have an extremely informational meeting with a counselor there. Her name was Joyce and she was lovely. She gave me a ton of information which really bummed me out because I wasn't able to see any of the facilities. She did let me know that even though they do have a foundation year for all of their students past classes I have taken will be taken into consideration and credits I have already earned will make a big difference.
I am hoping that when I go back to Columbus for Gabe's wedding that I might also visit UArts again to see their facilities at a time when they are running tours again.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Unfortunately U Arts doesn't offer tours during the time I was in Philly because since the tours are given by students and classes were getting ready to start the students who work in the office were off.
I did have an extremely informational meeting with a counselor there. Her name was Joyce and she was lovely. She gave me a ton of information which really bummed me out because I wasn't able to see any of the facilities. She did let me know that even though they do have a foundation year for all of their students past classes I have taken will be taken into consideration and credits I have already earned will make a big difference.
I am hoping that when I go back to Columbus for Gabe's wedding that I might also visit UArts again to see their facilities at a time when they are running tours again.
School #4: Columbus College of Art and Design
Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
CCAD is a pretty nice school located in the heart of Columbus. I wish I could say that I think that CCAD is an option for me but I'm pretty sure that it is not. Here's why, besides the fact that it's an AMAZING school in a GREAT city they don't really offer a fibers program similar to what I am looking for. Since I am looking for a school that can provide me with both a ceramics and fibers program from a craft based perspective it's pretty important to me that the school match that criteria. Additionally there is a 1 year foundation program at CCAD that can't be avoided and I don't really want to be in a place where past classes won't credit towards those classes. An extra year = a lot of extra money I don't have.
It's kind of a bummer since I really loved and enjoyed Columbus a ton. But I have to be honest with myself and I know that a school that doesn't offer a fibers program like I am looking for isn't going to be an option.
:(
Location: Columbus, Ohio
CCAD is a pretty nice school located in the heart of Columbus. I wish I could say that I think that CCAD is an option for me but I'm pretty sure that it is not. Here's why, besides the fact that it's an AMAZING school in a GREAT city they don't really offer a fibers program similar to what I am looking for. Since I am looking for a school that can provide me with both a ceramics and fibers program from a craft based perspective it's pretty important to me that the school match that criteria. Additionally there is a 1 year foundation program at CCAD that can't be avoided and I don't really want to be in a place where past classes won't credit towards those classes. An extra year = a lot of extra money I don't have.
It's kind of a bummer since I really loved and enjoyed Columbus a ton. But I have to be honest with myself and I know that a school that doesn't offer a fibers program like I am looking for isn't going to be an option.
:(
School #3: Applachian Center of Crafts
Appalachian Center of Crafts
Location: Nashville, TN
The Appalachian Center for Crafts was about as far opposite of the School of the Art Institute. SAIC was extremely contemporary and to say that the Appalachian Center is a back to basics school is actually an understatement. To give you an idea, their students who live on campus live in log cabins. It's absolutely gorgeous and absolutely small.
Nature surrounds you wherever you look and that's probably the most amazing thing about this place. It's about as beautiful as you can get with trails to the lake and beautiful wooden buildings. The downside to all of this nature, it's about an hour from Nashville and 20 minutes from a grocery store and 45 from a movie theater or bookstore. Again, the beauty of the this place, it's seclusion, provides the perfect focus but also is probably the major downfall of this school. I'm not sure I could move away from my friends and family and not be in a place with distractions.
Facility-wise this place is pretty amazing. There are a lot of ceramics kilns which most schools can't offer because they simply don't have the room. Downside, the fibers facilities were a bit lackluster. All in all, a gorgeous school that would provide me with an experience I couldn't get anywhere else.
Location: Nashville, TN
The Appalachian Center for Crafts was about as far opposite of the School of the Art Institute. SAIC was extremely contemporary and to say that the Appalachian Center is a back to basics school is actually an understatement. To give you an idea, their students who live on campus live in log cabins. It's absolutely gorgeous and absolutely small.
Nature surrounds you wherever you look and that's probably the most amazing thing about this place. It's about as beautiful as you can get with trails to the lake and beautiful wooden buildings. The downside to all of this nature, it's about an hour from Nashville and 20 minutes from a grocery store and 45 from a movie theater or bookstore. Again, the beauty of the this place, it's seclusion, provides the perfect focus but also is probably the major downfall of this school. I'm not sure I could move away from my friends and family and not be in a place with distractions.
Facility-wise this place is pretty amazing. There are a lot of ceramics kilns which most schools can't offer because they simply don't have the room. Downside, the fibers facilities were a bit lackluster. All in all, a gorgeous school that would provide me with an experience I couldn't get anywhere else.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
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