Videoblog #1: Testing!

My first attempt at a video blog! As a test, I speak a little about Savannah and SCAD in preparation for my (hopefully!) continued videoblogging while attending the Savannah College of Art and Design!

Some More Research for the Book...

So, I have an update for my book that I am writing. I recently went to the library to check out some books to help me find some background information on the story.

I want to approach the paranormal from both a supernatural and "scientific" angle. One of the books I checked out, "Ghost Hunters" by Deobrah Blum, goes into the history of William James (author Henry James' brother) and early attempts of finding scientific proof and reasoning of life after death.

I'm also researching some of Savannah's documented ghost stories. Although I am planning the main "haunting" of the book to be fictional, I want some excerpts of real Savannah ghost stories to give the book more of a historical and realistic feel.

In planning some of the early chapters of the book, I am having the main characters go on a ghost walk (something I did while in Savannah). This, I feel, will help to introduce the reader to the culture of Savannah and its hauntings.



Check back soon for more updates!

You just caught me on a good night. I'm doing what I was made to do - and I've got a feeling I'm going to do it even better this time

So, I have tried blogging several times already- and those have not proven to be successful ventures. The one successful blog that I kept somewhat regularly was kept while I was interning in New York City (See Here) and chronicled my experiences there.

Well, I am now entering a new chapter in my life and felt that it would be an appropriate time to start blogging again. I am going to be graduating from Albion College in two (!!!) weeks and will then be pursuing an MFA in TV and Film Production from the Savannah College of Art and Design. I am sure there will be plenty of exciting things to document!

Up until recently, I was very nervous and depressed about graduating and leaving everything I know about Albion behind. However, I recently flew down to Savannah to visit SCAD and I was blown away by both the city and the college. I now know exactly what is meant by describing something as breathtaking. From the moment the taxi entered the city of Savannah, to my walks though the historic district and along the river- I was out of breath and in awe!

The faculty and students that I met were so welcoming and were able to answer all the questions I had, I felt very at home there.

Coming back to Albion I found a newfound ease with the prospects of the future. Knowing where I am going next fall and having experienced what ife will be like there, I have found myself ready to move on. Although I will miss everyone I have gotten to know here, I am anxious for new surroundings and the opportunity to do what I love at SCAD's Film School.