Pre-Halloween

As weeks become shorter in Savannah, the projects become more intense.  Design projects, while exceeding each one, have gotten more labor intensive and more time consuming.  I still can't help but to love where I am. I realize now why God brought me to this city and how he has prepared my heart to be on my own like this.


I am looking forward to coming home in three weeks, yet I am not quite ready.  I think it will be a little different than in the past (coming home from a holiday or missions trip). My life here are SCAD will be put on hold, and my life in Indiana will resume right where I left off.  I am not looking forward to leaving my friends, yet most all of them have skype, and in six weeks, I will get to see them all again!


This week I turned in my 4th design project:


It was to take an original painting:

Original Painting by Janet Fish

And take a 3X3 in. viewfinder...find a section of the painting that is the most appealing...(this is mine):

...then turn all the colors into black and white using a grey value scale...and after that, recreate a colored area to create balance and a focal point:

This is my painting that I turned in

This weekend is halloween!  I am excited because this whole month, my friends and I have gone around to houses that are suppose to be haunted. So far, we have not yet seen any paranormal activity; however, I still have faith that we are going to on Halloween or sometime this weekend!

This is one of the houses that we visited:

12 Oglethorpe house is one of the many haunted houses in Savannah.
The front door is always open. They have tried to bolt the door many times
but the "doctor ghost" doesn't want the door to be locked supposidly.

Week Three-Check!

WOW...what a week! and what a weekend!  This week I had my first college paper dude (10 pages), my first coffee in Savannah (mmmm Starbucks!), and my FIRST BIRTHDAY IN SAVANNAH! OK...so technically, my birthday starts in the fourth week so should be on my next posting; however, my friends and I all celebrated my birthday on Sunday night.

Before I tell you about my birthday, I planned on taking time to show everyone a few pictures and tell about the church I have found and am now attending in Savannah.

From the outside, it looks like a theater...

Lucas theater, gets is the home on Sunday morning and Evening
for "Late Church" which is a Contemporary Christian Church

The view as you walk into the lobby from the exterior

Rock'n worship!

The Pastor of Late Church

The reason why I decided to pick Late Church is because their philosophy is very similar to Grace Community Church (my church back at home). They are a non-denominational Christian Church that focuses on living out God's plan for us in the Kingdom.  They focus on serving their city and taking the word out of the walls of the church. The worship is awesome and their are a lot of students from SCAD that go!  

The next large event I witnesses is the celebration of my birthday at SCAD!  I know that my birthday isn't until Monday; however, my friends and I decided to go out for dinner tonight instead of dealing with people's class schedules tomorrow.   We decided to go out to a restaurant called "The Rocks"  which is on the riverfront in Savannah.  Here are some photos of a really fun night:

This is the Group!

Sara, Tyler, Robert, Bekah, Cindy, Dalton, Diego

Tyler, Robert, Bekah, Cindy, Dalton, Ashley, Jay, Michael
Val's Hands

Second Week in Review

Ramping up was the theme of this week!  The classes have gone from having minor homework everyday to throwing on projects and papers.  Nothing I can't handle but definitely something that adds stress hahah. On Thursday I had my very first college level critique.  This involved completing the project below and presenting it to the whole entire class and then allowing them to point out every flaw.  Lucky for me, no one, including my professor, could point out a flaw in my design.  (thats definitely a good thing!)

The assignment was to design wallpaper using an everyday object in
a repeating pattern. The smaller one to the side was my template and then
I made one perfect one and copied it 6 times and matched the corners for
the larger wallpaper

After a stressful week, I began my fun weekend. We went to a fireworks show on thursday night, walked river street, and went about the town.  Friday was laundry day and homework day.   Saturday was beach day!  The first time I have got to go to the beach.  It was a really good day!

The Boardwalk of Tybee Island

Tybee Beach

Mural at Tybee Island

A week in review

Fall Fest!

Wow has this week flown by!  It has had majority of UPS...but with every week, also has a few downs....some bickering....some drama...but overall, amazing week!

Classes are off to a really good start. It's really cool because I enjoy art (even though I am not very strong in it) so I finish my reading homework first, then I have my creative homework second!  The weekend came earlier than expected by not having classes on Fridays.  Friday was our cleaning day. Yep! It was my week to clean the bathroom, which supprisidly was really easy and I actually taught my other roommates how to clean. I also did a few loads of laundry. One tradition I'd like to keep up is washing sheets and towels every friday (thanks mom!).  They smell so fresh and with all the sweat on my body from the day, its nice to have refreshing sheets.

This is my dorm! kinda nice ey?

This weekend was quite eventful.  Both nights we went downtown and saw what all Savannah had to offer. It is really cool because I am beginning to see friendships being made and solidified.  There are a few cases that might have to be adjusted but overall I think its going to work for the better.  I have been slacking on the pictures so here comes a few!  Enjoy!

My friends Mees, Diego, Me, and Natalie

Alison Beck and I

First day of School

Before I start this post, I just wanted to stop and apologize for all the "firsts" I have been posting. It is stated; however, that college is of course a first in the first place. Moving to a whole different location presents a lot of first experiences.

Today, I had my first day of class!  I only had one class at two o'clock which allowed me to have a nice day before heading to class.  My english professor is very smart. His name is Dr. Murphy and he resembles a nerdy version of Patrick Dempsey.

Another first that was presented to me was my first time using the SCAD workout facilities.  This was an awesome experiences (however I am very sore!).  Jay Young and I went to club SCAD and lifted weights and ran on the treadmill a bit.  It was a pretty good workout.  You knew that it was a SCAD facility because there was a DJ in the middle of the gym managing the music for the whole workout facility! haha I have never seen anything like it!  After stopping and thinking about it, I think it is an awesome idea!  No need for an ipod or headphones!

I ended my day walking to city market to Vinnie Van GOGOs for some pizza with about 10 of my friends then walking back to the "smoke" bridge and chilling.  It's amazing how you don't even have to smoke in order to chill among people that do.

Overall, Day one of classes, Day 5 of SCAD...great success!

First day on my own

Today marked a new day in the life of Evan W. Smith. Today was the first day on my own in Savannah. After saying goodbye to my parents at the hotel last night, I walked back a mile or two with some friends and hung out. Today was such a busy day that I hadn't even had time to process that my parents weren't here anymore.

I think the key to my success for these two weeks is staying busy, but not busy enough that I crash. I have been making TONS of friends which is amazing. I am truly blessed and know that it is a God thing that all these people are so nice and welcoming. Even upperclassman have been very inviting into the SCAD family.

Another milestone that I overcame today and will continue to overcome in the future is going to church on a regular basis. I attended "late church" at 11 with my friends Natalie and Robert. It was very cool and I intend on going back.

It is now the end of day four at SCAD (yes, I know I skipped a day blogging), but I leave you with this.  I can definitely without a doubt, see friendships shaping into something big.  Savannah is quickly beginning to feel like home and I love it!  I hope and pray that the welcoming "lets all have fun and kick back" attitude stays throughout all four years.  I love meeting anyone who is willing to be met.

Day 2-Move in day!

Today was the day! I woke up pretty early to hurry across the city to get to my resident hall and get a key to my new room!  They line was huge and it was basically grab your key and move your stuff in!
The room is really nice! It is pretty big with lots of space.  We also have our very own bathroom.

Today was an awesome experience. I am learning that diversity is a necessity that is meant to be embraced!      The people here at SCAD might be a little off or just a little quirky; however, there are a lot of really cool people who are amazing at what they do. They also inspire me to dream big and achieve those dreams!

Day two of SCAD....complete...and very much looking forward to day three!

Day One: Paving the Way

It is finally here! I've checked the suitcases 5 times, I've said my goodbyes to the ones that are nearest to me, and all the plans have been placed for travel. Now begins life. My life. I have prayed countless days of this decision. I have researched many schools that have finally led to this choice. I even asked three close friends to pray habitually for God to show me his plan. This is right for me and I am confident. 


Many have asked me: Aren't you scared? Don't you worry about being so far away? Why don't you cry or get sad when you say your goodbyes?  Why aren't you worried about failure?
All these answers come with one phrase "I believe."  I will be scared; however, I believe that God will comfort me.  I do worry about being so far away, but I believe he will find the means of transportation necessary to come home if need be. I don't cry or get sad inside when I say my goodbyes because I believe God will bring us back together.  I don't worry about failure because I believe through God, I can accomplish anything.


So today...is day one...of many days to come of my life at SCAD.  Today marks the future, of my faith, of my career, of my life.