Mentor meeting

Coach Mcguirl and I talked about possible scenarios for what I could do if for some reason I couldn't meet up with my sponsor. I told him about an idea that a few of the guys in our class came up with. We would go over to Philly to conduct research for our project. It may sound just a tad strange that the four of us happened to go together, but it works out perfectly because we can intertwine all of projects in Philly where as not everyone else can do that. We'd take photos to prove that our research was tangable and take video for the use of our blogs or the project at the end of the year. It was the perfect plan.

Sponsor Trip Alternative.

Yesterday Larry, Ron, Kyle, and I went to Center City to conduct some research on the thesis's of our projects. On our way there, we had just a few ideas on what we would like to do to actually conduct this research. I wanted to interview people on the street and get their opinion on the best clothing brands/designers and what advertising draws them in best to actually become a buyer of these products. We met so many different kinds of people and learned so much. I took some things from this trip that I don't think I'll ever forget for as long as I live. We have pictures and video that we'll show in class.

Im not alone out there|FashionNerd

Mr. Abrams had seen an article in the courier about a man named Curran J. Swint. He's a fashion stylist from Philadelphia who dresses very similar to me. After reading the article, it just made me realize that I'm not the only one in the world with this retro, vintage fashion style. He's exactly what I want to become. His apparel is more than just an alternative style of clothing. It's a style that not everyone understands. Most people won't get why he dresses the way he does or the why I do, so seeing him take this style mainstream is very unexpecting. Fashion is rapidly changing and it's time for people to get on board this plane before it takes off.

HartavaLyon

I’ve been brainstorming some ideas for my presentation at the end of the year, and my sponsor gave me a great idea. In the future, my classmate Larry Hill and I plan on starting our own clothing line called “Hartavalyon.” My idea is to make the first couple shirts of line by April and come up with a marketing plan to pitch the shirts to the school or to the audience. I’m also in the process of making my first backpack as well, so I can also show that at my presentation. It would most likely include a slide show with models wearing the clothes. I'm also thinking of a way to physically prove my thesis statement. 

Whatever you want.(sponsor visit #4)

Mr. Colon picked me up from the school at about 1:30 and took me to meet one of his clients. His client owned a car garage and wanted to market his shop and get some publicity to get his name around. When we first arrived there, I already could tell what a couple of his marketing ideas were going to be based on how hard it was to even find the place. From that I knew he wanted to get his location out to people. That was pretty much all that he was sure of. He was talking to us but he wasn't really saying much. All he knew was that he wanted bright colors, effects, shirts, key chains, signs, etc, but when money was thrown into the conversation, all of that changed. This was a lesson learned for me. People never really know what they want and money changes everything unless they have no budget.

Hurdles are The Story of My life

How can hurdles be seen as the story of my life? Last year was my first year ever running high school track, and also the first time I've ever ran the hurdles. When I first approached the hurdles, they seemed very large and very frightening, but when I just ran them without thinking about them, everything became a whole lot easier. When I first entered senior project, I thought everything was going to be difficult being that it's my senior year, and when everyone's relaxing at the end of the year, I'll be presenting my presentation to everyone. The hurdles became easier and so  has senior project.

Teaching an Old dog a new trick

This week in my mentor meeting with coach Mcguirl, I introduced him to the world of blogger. I'm not sure if he has ever blogged before but I'm sure he's never seen a blog so extravagant as mine. I gave him my url so that he will now be able to comment on all of the exciting an adventurous blogs I shall be  writing this semester.  We've also started talking about possible project ideas for my 45min presentation at the end of the year.