Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Wayne Long - 11/03/1957 - 11/28/2009

"DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL, LOVE LEAVES A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL"

-author unknown.


11/28/09 - The saddest day I faced so far.


"If tears could build a stairway

and thoughts a memory lane

I'd walk right up to heaven

and bring you home again

No Farewell words were spoken

No time to say good-bye

You were gone before I knew it

And only God knows why.

My heart's still active in sadness

And secret tears still flow

What it meant to lose you

No one can ever know.

But now I know you want us

To mourn for you no more

To remember all the happy times

Life still has much in store.

Since you'll never be forgotten

I pledge to you today

A hallowed place within my heart

Is where you'll always stay." - unknown


It's heartbreaking to write this. It was so sudden, so unexpected. He was my inspiration, my guide, and my biggest fan. When I think of my dad, I remember all the special times we had together, like when we'd play video games, ride bikes, or even when he would teach me to make breakfast in the morning. It was so much fun- we would end up spending the entire time talking and joking. Those days were the best.

When dad passed away, it felt like part of me did the same. Each day that passes, I find that I miss him even more. But the more I miss him - the more I realize what a blessing he was to me. I guess if you think of all of the years that we had with Dad... That is how long God was waiting for him, and now, God finally has one of his loving children back with him in Heaven.

He was a very special man and I thank God every day for letting us borrow him for a while. He will be greatly missed!

Dad we miss you, we love you, we think of you, we will always have you in our hearts.









Friday, April 10, 2009

I'm old


So I am no longer the primary target of pop-culture marketers. 

22. Weird. 

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

made my day.

Hopefully I will be getting a few more of these...Or at least snag this one...

April- 

Thank you for submitting your resume. After reviewing several applicants, based on your work history, and education, the managers believe you would be a strong candidate for a position. Please give us a call as soon as possible, to set up an interview. I look forward to meeting you!

Monday, March 2, 2009

WE WON!!!!

So today was the day we found out how we did as a group for our restaurant projects. 
and.....WE WON!!!

There were really two competitions, and yes, we won them both.

We had a habitat for humanity fundraiser, and our group raised over 150 dollars, all of the groups together raised about threehundred-something...but we had the most money raised!

Then it was up to what grade we got, our group was the highest with a 95!

woohoo

Saturday, February 28, 2009

its snowing.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

MY name is APRIL!!!!

i have never seen the sign actually say my name. But today- was my lucky day! and yes, I went and got my free rose!

a pic of my pretty rose!!!

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Nova Restaurant


our whole group on presentation day
 
view from the gallery 
uniform design
stationary
gift cards
interior design layouts
i didn't get any pics of the "leave-behind" book...but it was awesome!



Tuesday, February 17, 2009

branding project

Phew...we have been working like crazy on this branding project! We basically have to design and think about ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING that you would ever think of - for a restaurant - graphic design wise, and we are working with the interior designers that design everything else! 

The gallery has to be finished being set up by tomorrow night, everything printed, matted, painted, etc. Then we can't touch it & the judges have to look at it, and then Friday we present our proposal for the restaurant. Saturday there is a reception that is also a benefit for Habitat for Humanity - Then we can all breathe again. Until then....



Work Work Work!

(Pictures from the show will be posted after this hectic week is done)

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

i hate painting class.

well the first still life painting is due thursday - im not going to work on it any more though - im through with the achromatic teapots. 

anyways - here mom. haha.


here's what its supposed to look like. 


Tuesday, January 27, 2009

I think our ceiling is gonna fall on top of me one day. 

it has been raining all day, and the bucket already filled up with water...


p.s. today I received an email that said: 

April Lynn Long:

You are approved to receive a BS in Graphic Design on May 9, 2009 provided you satisfy all graduation requirements by that date.




WOOHOO

Thursday, January 1, 2009

happy new year

May your worst day of this coming year be no less than your best day in the year past.