Stay Foolish!

So, taking a break from my catch-up blogging, I have some stuff from one of my advertising classes I would like to share.

First, for my concepts class, we had to do something we had never done before.  You can read all about it here (on my class's blog), but let me just give you this hint: fast, dangerous, rebel-status.  Yup.  You know it :P

Second, today in my class we had to share some rough sketches of print ads for Superglue.  We had brainstormed in the class before (along the lines of: "Come up with 10 ideas in 5 minutes for a Superglue print ad.  Go!"), after which I went home, thought some more, and then sketched out ideas.  Sorry for the less-than-great quality of the pictures (my camera is dying a slow and agonizing death) but here are some of my favorites:

An elephant, barbell, piano, bus, and whale superglued to the ceiling.

Tag line: It's that strong.

(You can kind of see the previous picture through this one... oh well!)

It says, around the picture of a crazy older woman with pursed lips:

"Superglue... has the strength of your cheek-pinching aunt."

This one is more visual.  It's just Superglue with Arnold Swarchenegger's body and head.

Tag line: It's that strong.  (← Maybe.  I'm still working on this part...)

This was the idea I shared with the entire class.  It has pictures of Superman, the Hulk, Superglue, and the Thing in a row.

Tag line: It's that strong.  (Okay, so I actually only thought of the one tag line...)

Anyways, I don't know how interesting this is to other people, but it's important to me and this is my blog, so you all get to see my homework :P  I had a lot of fun doing it and I'll probably keep you updated as I continue to polish the concept.

Shadowing in NYC at Ogilvy

Talk about a dream come true!!

My sister-in-law's brother-in-law works at Ogilvy, a major advertising firm.  (This is an example of his work.)  Because he's awesome, he got permission for me to come in and shadow a BYU graduate for a day.  So, the day before I flew out to Provo, my family drove into the city (basically just for me) and, after traipsing around in the rain, dropped me off at the agency.  It was SO COOL to go to an actual firm, ask all the questions I wanted, meet tons of people, and see lots and lots of projects.  I know I'm just starting my program, but I am so excited to be part of this world!

Tanglewood & Norman

Before I left, my family took a day-trip into Massachussetts.

We went here:

to see this man's:

work:

and we went here:

to hear this man:

and this orchestra:

play this:

(Mozart)

(Mendelssohn)

Favorite moment?  My eighteen year old brother claiming that he listened to way more classical music than anyone else in the house.  Um... what?!

Bridal Shower for a Best Friend

This (look up) is one of my best friends in the entire world.  Also known as Rachel.  Rachel got engaged to a boy named John this past summer.  So, our friend Sarah and I threw her a surprise bridal shower to celebrate.

We decided to theme it "Period Romance."  We didn't go over the top with that or anything, but I incorporated it wherever I could... like the invitation, for instance.  I found this website called Paperless Post that has really cute themes with envelopes that you can open online:

The actual party had lots of food (DUH. Would you expect anything less from me?).  Please notice the cute little flower cupcakes my mom and I made and frosted by hand.  (Tutorial here.)  Click on any of the pictures to see them larger.

You're drooling now, huh?  Okay, maybe that's me with saliva on the keyboard.  But I was there and the food was DELICIOUS!!  Our lovely and talented host, Leslie, made those delectable looking chicken salad puffs and cream puffs.  Sigh....  Everything was bite sized and scrumdiddlyumptious.

My hometown's historical society let me borrow this giant tea service (who else would have 30 cups/plates etc. of a matching set?  Not Mormons, that's for sure :P)

(Quick plug-in for the society:) One of my favorite individuals, Donnie, runs the society with his wife.  They put on awesome events like a historical ball, May Day tea, and Shakespeare readings in the barn.  Go history!

Now back to the bridal shower:

SURPRISE!!!

Rachel thought it was actually a birthday party for her mom.  (Thus the giant present in the picture before this one.)  Boy, did she get that wrong :P

We had tons of friends and family there to celebrate.

We played this fun game just before John left where they each had one of each of their shoes.  (Make sense?  I tried to simplify that...)  A question would be read, like "Who uses the most movie quotes in everyday conversation?" and they, not seeing each other, would each raise the shoe of who they thought did that.  It's quite funny and it was a really good, quick way to get to know them as a couple.  They are very sweet :)

In keeping with our theme, we decided to make a scrapbook (period romances happened in the PAST) of pictures, memories, and Jane Austen quotes for Rachel.  I WISH I had thought to take a picture of the finished product, but... I didn't.  Sad day.  We all created a beautiful, unique album for Rachel that she can treasure and remember her roots and this day with.

Present time!

We definitely made the bride-to-be blush, as is our duty.

Friends.

Love.

Rachel and John get married in October, so expect to see some of their wedding pictures from me (I AM a bridesmaid, after all)!

(Touches unseen: fresh flowers, a complete collection of Jane Austen, and doilies doilies doilies.)

Hey There Hi There Ho There

Sorry I haven't posted in a WHOLE WEEK.  I know- you're crying, right?  (Whether from withdrawal or relief, I don't really want to know :P)

Well, I moved across the country.  And I've been sick.  Like gross-don't-come-near-me sick.  So that's been pretty awesome.  (<-- I wish I could visually draw sarcasm dripping from that statement.)

BUT!  I have had some amazing experiences:

-Bridal Shower for a Best Friend
-Classical Concert at Tanglewood
-Norman Rockwell Museum
-Boston
-Shadowing in NYC at Ogilvy
-New apartment
-First day of school?

Pictures and stories are coming soon, never fear.  I just wanted to reassure you all that I have not deserted the blogosphere.  Take courage.  Hehe.

Ka-Ching (Take Your Money)

I am crazy about Marshalls.  The store, not a boy :P

I love little stores, but I can't help myself- I dearly miss this big ol' chain when I'm at school.

Wonder why?

Three dollars.

Five dollars.

Done and done.

Sun is Shining

As my little sister, O'Kara, told me today, "Everyone has to go to the beach at least once during the summer.  Otherwise, it's not a real summer."

Guess where we went on this perfect day? Hammonasset Beach!

(It's right next to a salt marsh, where there was some stinky water reminiscent of Yellowstone.)

And of course we got ice cream cones at Lenny & Joe's :)  What other way do you end a beach day?

Look what I saw on the drive home, though!  Summer is coming to an end :(

Case and point? I go back to Provo in exactly one week!