Lauren Berry_ Lettering

1. No food or drinks allowed in sanctuary. - this is posted on the outside doors of my church sanctuary. I look at this everytime I walk in and find it interesting because I break it every week. I bring my coffee into church with me. I chose this because I see it and still break the rule, which I found odd.

2. We ID - this sign is everywhere. Every bar and gas station in Gainesville. I found this particular one in the Kangaroo, but it is a common sign. I chose it because I recently turned 21 and it is still a great but new feeling to be able to show my ID.

3. Summer A/C Schedule- this is on the front of my binder and I look at it everyday when I get to class. It is my class schedule and has a lot of meaning. I chose it because it is controlling my life right now and something that predicts what I get to do everyday right now. I am taking 3 summer classes and they are kicking my butt.

4. University of Florida- this is on the podium in every one of my classes. But I noticed it for this in my personal health class. It has so much meaning behind it. I have waited to go to this school my whole life and when I sit in class and look at that sign it makes it so real. I am a student at UF and it feels amazing. It's like getting in all over again, I just love seeing that sign.

5. The Alligator- this is something I see mon-fri. I pick up the alligator and usually atleast flip through it until atleast the crossword. It is a part of my daily routine and the reason I picked it is simple...i see it all the time. The font that it is in would stand out to me anywhere and I think it is interesting.

Govinda_5 Words in the World

I seem to spend the majority of my time in my car, driving from one place to another so I used words that I see the most often while cruising down the road.

1.Speed Limit: I seem to always been in a hurry, running from one place to another so every time I am driving and see one of these signs in reminds me that I need to slow down and take a moment to just enjoy the ride.

2. Stop: These signs are rather irksome, just on my way to class I encounter more than five of them. The stop signs are present more frequently in suburban and rural areas, but there is one right by my house that always seems to always be ignored, especially by me.

3. Road Work Ahead: These signs are blaring reminders of how late you really are. They cause the traffic to inch along and everyone to crane their necks in the direction of the workers fixing the road. They are especially frequent when I go back home to Jacksonville.

4. No Right turn on Red: University of Florida is littered with these signs. At every stoplight you are forced to sit there and wait while the coast is clear. After hopping in my car as soon as class gets out I’m ready to speed to anywhere but here, but its usually more like a turtle race through the No Right Turn on Red signs.

5. No Parking: I believe that University of Florida is probably one of the worst college campuses for parking. Everywhere you look in capital letter is the words NO PARKING. Now you can always choose to ignore the words so clearly marked, and end up with a ticket, or a towed car, or most embarrassing off all, a tire boot.

Tatum G. - Things I Consumed in a Day

In the morning, I had a glass of 2 % milk. I was in a hurry, so that's all I had. For lunch, I had a an Arby's roast beef sandwich with curly fries and a cup of Dr. Pepper. At dinner time, I had a bowl of Hamburger Helper Lasagna and a glass of apple juice.

I didn't really eat that healthy, but I at least try to. I was kind of rushing all day, so I had to make sure to get something quick. This assignment really made me see how unhealthy these meals are. I realize that I need to eat breakfast more often and healthier meals throughout the day. I try to drink a lot of water, but I know I should drink more. I enjoyed this assignment, creating the drawings of what I ate. It was fun to think about what I ate throughout a whole day.

Rebecca Lynch _ What I Consumed in a Day

For breakfast, I had a bowl of cheerios and almond milk. I had a banana for a morning snack. At lunch I ate an onion bagel with hummus and celery sticks with peanut butter. In the afternoon, I made myself and iced coffee and had an apple. My dinner was a salad full of spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, chickpeas, avocados, and some other veggies I cannot quite remember. I also drank at least 8 glasses of water during the day.

I really enjoyed this assignment. A little more than a month ago I made the decision to switch from pescatarianism to eating vegan and I LOVE it. Because of this switch, I am now always aware of what I am eating and the ingredients in it. I liked drawing out this picture because it forced me to not only be aware of what I was eating, but to keep a running record of it as well. Yay healthy food!

Jessica T_What I Consumed in a Day

I had a tall white chocolate mocha, a banana, and a bagel for breakfast. I had a stick of Big Red gum during my first class. I ate 4 starburst during my second class. I had 8 nuggets from Chick-Fil-A in the late afternoon with a Cherry Coke. I had 2 slices of pizza, a Kit Kat and a glass of Kool-Aid for a late night snack. I realized from this assignment that I do not have a very healthy diet. I eat a lot of "on the go" food.

Whit J. Lettering/Words (5)

1. "University of Florida" This is all over Gainesville but I specifically mean the sign on 34th & Hull Road (because it's huge). I chose it because UF has become so iconic. Being here in Gainesville and attending the University of Florida is something I take for granted. I forget how difficult it is to become a gator and how many students do not get accepted each year.
2."Doughnuts" This is on the Krispy Kreme sign on 13th. I chose it because for a while now the sign is only half lit up, so it says "Doug". It never fails to make me laugh. If you're having a bad day, drive by.
3. "Salty Dog Saloon" (sign on University) I chose this because it makes me miss my cohort. A group of us used to go after class on fridays this past spring. I loved starting my weekend with a bunch of friends all laughing and being together. If you're 21 and up check it out, they really do have the best happy hour in Gainesville.
4. "No Right Turn On Red" (the corner of 13th & University) I hate this sign. I chose this because I understand we need to be safe drivers and be careful. However, it takes me forever to get onto 13th if it's the morning. This sign was chosen strictly on frustration.
5. "The Swamp" (in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium) For those who don't know it was Spurrier who coined the term "the swamp" in 1991. I chose it because this fall, that notorious phrase will have been around for 20 years. These past 20 years our football team has won game after game in The Swamp. How could any opponent NOT be afraid of "The Swamp?"

MarissaM_What I Consumed

For breakfast I had a bowl of Cheerios cereal with milk. For lunch I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, an orange and a chocolate chip cookie for dessert. I also had water to drink. I usually drink a lot of water during the day. I have water when I am in class and also during all of my meals. I had an iced coffee during the afternoon while I was studying and doing some reading for class. Next I went out to dinner with one of my friends at a barbeque place. I ordered a barbeque pulled pork sandwich with fried okra and onion rings. I had a diet coke with my meal. This was an interesting project because I do not always think of the different things I eat during the day but it makes you very aware of day in respect to calories you consumed and the quantity and quality of the food that you consume in one day. I think that this could be used in an elementary classroom for an activity for students because it could make them aware of the food they are consuming in one day. It could be used to accompany a lesson on healthy eating or on the food pyramid. I think that it was beneficial for both myself and my future classroom.

Amanda_S...Visual Things

1. bus
2. shopping car
3. people
4. impatience
5. trees
6. plaza
7. cracked sidewalk
8. smog
9. cars
10. taillights
11. crosswalk
12. stop sign
13. stoplight
14. grass
15. backpack
16. ipod
17. route map
18. driver
19. sunglasses
20. feet
21. pavement
22. ID cards
23. steering wheel
24. tinted windows
25. signal chord
26. seat belt
27. basketball hoop
28. lines on a court
29. fire station
30. fire truck
31. park
32. intersection
33. flood plains
34. Hogtown Creek
35. bridge
36. book
37. benches
38. business signs
39. smiles
40. sun
41. sky
42. clouds
43. wind blown hair
44. constant engine noise
45. computer voice
46. honking
47. baby
48. stroller
49. weeds
50. apartments

Leaving School

The slight breeze feels nice.
I walk across cracked pavement.
My bus approaches

BritneyB_Things I Consumed

For breakfast I had a free apple from Turlington (Thank you people handing out food), a strawberry kiwi Propell water, and a strawberry Nutrigrain bar.

For lunch I had a bottle of water and a fruit bowl.

For dinner I had the oh so wonderful, Five Star Pizza and pepperoni rolls :)

I think that this project was fun because I don't really ever think about what I eat in one day. I liked drawing the items on black paper with a white colored pencil. It makes the pictures stand out because I am used to white paper and dark drawings. It was hard to show what things were using only black and white and not color but I think that it was a fun thing to do.

SaraS_Haiku

car// key// tree// creek// rocks// stop sign// stop light// green arrow// shands hospital sign// fire truck// double yellow lines// license plate// break lights// flowers// restaurants// mirror// radio knobs//church// steeple// brick// people// Sunday best// high heels// butterflies// birds//portaco//friends// signs// coffee// orange juice// cookies// children// necklaces//neck-ties sun//pews//Bibles//candles//crosses// microphones//grass// glass// windows// doors// seat belts//candles//benches//parking lot// bathrooms// nursery

Sunday morning sun

shines brightly through a glass cross

like God’s reflection

On Sunday mornings, I usually attend church. This past Sunday, I noted the different things I saw on my way to church from the moment I left my apartment door to the moment I entered the sanctuary. The exercise made me realize the details, special decorations or even just ordinary things I tend to glance over. It helped me realize the importance of noticing and truly being where I am. Thanks, Sara.

Priscilla_What I consumed in one day...

-1 bowl of Special-K

-Left over Chinese take-out (Orange Chicken and Fried Rice)

-1 bottle of water

-A ham sandwich

-A cup of coffee

I did this activity on a day when I got to enjoy a treat that I never usually get to enjoy, cereal! I love to eat cereal, but I almost never get a chance to eat breakfast. This activity was really interesting. I do not usually take the time to think about how what I eat throughout a day looks. It was interesting to have to sit down and think “Ok, what did my sandwich look like?”. One of the things I definitely noticed was the lack of nutrition in my day, it was obviously a pretty unhealthy day!! I loved drawing using white on a black background. It was simple but at the same time I felt like the overall look of the final product looked professional. I am not a very precise drawer, so this activity was probably a little more difficult than it is for other people. I had to sit and think about how my pencil was going to draw on the dark paper. It was definitely fun though!

Kelsey_Colors and Shades

All of my colors were found in various magazines.

1. "How I Wish the Sky Always Looked Blue"- This reminds me of the color I used to draw the sky when I was little because it seemed like the perfect fit for a clear blue day.

2. "Olive It (I Love It)"- The picture doesn't do it justice, but this color was a very dark and rich olive. It was a dress that a model was wearing and I absolutely loved it, hence the name.

Below is my take on "Olive It (I Love It)". I used various shades of green crayons and a hint of brown to try and achieve the exact color, but I'm afraid I fell short.




3. "Ballerina Tutu Pink"- This color reminded me of my tutu I used to wear for ballet. It is that perfect light shade of pink that just reminds one of ballet slippers and dance recitals.

4. "Breakfast at Tiffany's"- This iconic color is one of my favorites and even without the logo found on it I would have guessed the brand that belongs to this color. I named one of my favorite colors after one of my favorite movies, and it just seemed appropriate.

Below is my creation of "Breakfast at Tiffany's". This turned out the best because it was easy to find a crayon that was in the same family as this color, plus I mixed the color with a white to try and make it a little softer.



5. "Don't Make Me Blush"- This color reminds me of a make-up artist's, probably for a play, attempt to show that a girl is blushing in an exaggerated way.






6. "Peach Princess"- This peach color was very feminie and elegant, which reminded me of something a princess would wear to a garden party.

Below is my example of "Peach Princess". Unfortunately it did not turn out so well. I tried using different shades of peach and pink crayons, but the colors did not blend very well.

7. "Forks, Washington"- This color reminds me of the city where the Twilight saga takes place. It is always gloomy and rainy in the movie and this color probably could have been used as a back drop to portray this.

8. "Caught in the Light Turquoise"- This was the color of a dress worn by Eva Mendes that I found in a magazine. The dress was very shiny yet retro and elegant.






9. "Sea World"- For some reason this color reminded me of Sea World. It seems like the color of the ocean in tropical areas that whales and dolphins and sea creatures would actually enjoy swimming in.

10. "I Wish You Were a Nail Polish Pink"- This color is the color I so long to have in my nail polish collection. It is the perfect hot pink!

Anne H_Things I Consumed In One Day

For breakfast I ate two brown sugar pop-tarts, for lunch I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and for supper I had a salad and muffin. Throughout the day I drank only water.

This project was a great idea because it allows me to look back and see what I ate for the day. Obviously (based on these results), it would be wise of me to try and get some fruit each day.

I thought it was interesting to draw with a white pencil on dark paper. Usually we do the opposite by using a regular pencil on white paper. The pictures almost look like they were drawn on a blackboard using chalk.

Britney B_Journey

Lots of sights to see
Hustle and bustle of life
Everyone on their way

signs, road, trees, van, car, bumper sticker, post, construction, semitrailers, cows, fences, construction workers, traffic, rest stop, motorcycle, RV, bushes, flowers, sunshine, bugs, river, sleeping person, tired drivers, coffee drinkers, kids, adults, families, couples, exit signs, advertisement, new driver, old driver, slow cars, fast cars, highway patrolman, lights, clouds, gas stations, restaurants, fast food, houses, farms, strawberries, church, bank, stores, mom, dad, grandparent, dog

My journey was on way home to Plant City. The drive is all interstate and is always crazy and full of traffic. I wrote the Hiaku to represt different people all in a hurry and not slowing down until they reach their destinaiton.

Suzie S_Things Consumed in One Day

This is what I ate all day on Saturday:
Breakfast- A glass of milk and french toast :] (yummy!)
Lunch- A chicken quesadilla, watermelon, and a glass of water
Dinner- Pizza at California Pizza Kitchen
Dessert- A Cinnabon cinnamon roll

I really liked this project because it allowed me to track what I ate for the day and it gave me awareness of the choices I make pertaining to food every day.

Drawing everything in white was interesting because I have a tendency to want to draw these things in color (I actually had to start this project over because I ended up coloring the french toast...). Also, the further the day moved on, the less detailed my drawings became. By the end the food was almost 'cartoon' in appearance. None the less, it was a really interesting project. :)

Lauren Berry_Passage of time....

My passage of time is shown through cooking a sweet potato. Although usually an easy process, cooking can take a long time. Something like a potato is not usually the shortest cook time. Actually taking the time to take pictures every step of the way made me realize even more so that this process is not an easy or short one. It was intersting to look at this step by step. Here are my pictures of the event. From whole potato, to ready to eat slices:

50 things seen on a journey

This is a list of things I see from inside my front door to my barn (on my property)and into my tack/feed room. This is a journey I take everyday, and usually twice, in order to feed my animals. Though I see these things everyday, taking the time to write them out makes me appreciate the details more than what I already do (if that's possible!). I think this assignment teaches us not to take the small things in life for granted.

1. Dogs
2. Leashes hanging on wall
3. Rainbow rug
4. Family picture
5. Glass door
6. Wood porch
7. Potted plants
8. Rain
9. Wet steps
10. Rocks
11. Sand
12. Grass
13. Bird feeder
14. Trees
15. Lilly garden
16. Clouds
17. Kiddie pool
18. Hoola hoop
19. Compost pile
20. Wheel barrel
21. Hay
22. Tractor
23. Gas jug
24. Fencing
25. Horses
26. Faucet
27. Hose
28. Wooden barn
29. Cement
30. Stalls
31. Stall guard
32. Cross ties
33. Flood lights
34. Dog bed
35. Dog toy
36. Mats
37. Frogs
38. Cricket
39. Metal door
40. Gators bucket
41. Feeding bucket
42. Water bucket
43. Grain tub
44. Bran tub
45. Shelf
46. Flax seed supplement
47. Electrolyte supplement
48. Saddle rack
49. Saddle
50. Broom

Cloudy rainy sky
My normal daily routine
Plants dogs and horses

Katie J_What I Consumed in a Day

Today I ate a Special K granola bar for breakfast, a few Pringles for lunch, and a bowl of my favorite Special K cereal for dinner, along with a bottle of water. I know that sounds like I didn't eat much, but because it was Saturday I ended up not eating my breakfast until about lunchtime, because that's when I woke up! So really my granola bar and the pringles were basically one meal. But this activity was very interesting to do, I liked having to look back and record everything that I had eaten in a day. It's a good way to keep myself accountable for the (unhealthy) food I eat. Also, having to draw each food item, espcially in white, was challenging because usually pictures of food are so filled with color. I realized that it is much harder for me to depict an item if I can't use color to help represent it.

Whitney L_50 Things on my Journey [Blog 2]

1. Sandwiches
2. Juice boxes
3. Chips
4. Car
5. Three sleepy kids
6. Ipod
7. Road
8. Stoplight
9. Stop sign
10. Gas Station
11. Gas Pump
12. Gatorade
13. Sky
14. Cloud
15. Sun
16. McDonald’s
17. Trees
18. Palatka
19. St. Augustine
20. Sand
21. Seagulls
22. Starfish
23. Shells
24. Bubbles
25. Umbrellas
26. Chairs
27. Toes
28. Bathing suits
29. Towels
30. Buckets
31. Shovels
32. Jelly fish
33. Sand castles
34. Holes
35. Crabs
36. Ice Cream
37. Cookies
38. Boogy boards
39. Skim Boards
40. Dunes
41. People
42. Sunglasses
43. Hats
44. Ocean
45. Outside shower
46. Movie
47. Sunset
48. Home
49. Pool
50. Bed

Haiku

Waves crash on the shore

Bucket of starfish and shells

Sand between my toes.

Reflection:

My haiku and objects were from a trip to the beach with three little girls I babysit and their mom. I really enjoyed this activity because it allowed me to pay attention to the things that were around me and notice things I haven't before. I think this was a great project because it allows students to see important aspects of everyday life. I also really enjoyed writing the haiku poem because it allowed me to express the overall trip and experience.