Time Log and Journal | 02.07.12
Time Log
I haven’t been keeping a log of the hours anymore, because I’ve put in well over 140 hours into this project.
I have free time to get a lot more content up on the website, so I should do it this week. I will.
Journal
I haven’t updated for a long time. I should have been better at writing journals about all the hours I’ve put in and what I’ve been working on. But I’ve been sick the past three months, so I couldn’t.
I still have to complete my senior project, but I’m just now feeling well enough to work on what’s left (portfolio, presentation).
Finally, my website developer got back to me today and said the reason all the new content hasn’t been posted yet is because he’s switching the site over to a new provider (which I had asked if we could do earlier). This is really good. I will be able to post articles myself and hopefully he can continue managing the rest of the content in a timely manner.
I had just about given up on it, so I’m really thankful things are progressing.
Also I have had an awesome friend of mine, Peter, who supports, encourages, inspires, and helps me a lot. I am just sooo thankful for him. God has really used him a lot in my life, and he’s been the biggest help to me with this.
I am still praying about who to interview for the next feature article. I’d really like to add a section for young adults to write articles for the magazine, I intended that from the beginning but never thought I’d have the time to accomplish it or add it in. I was trying to be careful of overdoing it, which I’m a bit prone to when I get all ambitious. :)
This all said, I had over a thousand people look at the magazine’s Facebook page one week, last I checked, which is pretty awesome.
That’s about it for now. Just wanted to update, since it’s been forever and I was thinking I should.
(Source: inside-out-magazine)
Website Promotion
One of my friends (who is awesome and has been an incredible encouragement and help!) inspired me to spread the word more about Inside Out.
I looked up some articles on it. Here are the links:
(Source: inside-out-magazine)
breanna-lynn:
I’m supposed to be cheery and festive like the rest of the world right now, but I find myself feeling like the weather. Gray.
Today marks one month that I’ve been sick.
I’ve spent most of my time alone and in bed. The past few days have been a little better, including regaining some strength….
Testimony on what God was teaching me through being sick.
What you are going through might be “spiritual warfare, pure and simple. Something great and amazing must be standing on the other side of these dark times, otherwise, the enemy wouldn’t work so hard to discourage you.”
breanna-lynn:
- Redemption by Karen Kingsbury
(Source: set-apartgirl)
Update
I haven’t been keeping up on here with my time log and journals, but I have been keeping track offline. It’s been hard to get on the computer. I’ll explain soon.
(Source: inside-out-magazine)
Creativity Submission #2
“Battle Cry”
Rachelle Orozco | 28 | US | Poetry
It’s a battle
Can you hear the warfare cry?
The desperate souls are calling
So for this city I will fight
Hands outstretched
Hear the drums of war
The pulsating beat of Abba Father
The cause my heart is living for
A city dying within
The citing living without
I shine to let His love burst forth
Tearing down strongholds with a holy shout
Desolation soon to be defeated
His army shall rise
We were born for this warfare
The victory is burned in our eyes
And so we are fully committed
Unable and unwilling to turn away
Our face set like a flint
We stand firm, as the pure foundation is laid
His righteousness is revealed
And at His goodness repentance comes
In our weakness He is strengthening
His Spirit overtakes the enemy’s flood
United, together
Tied with cords of love
We step forth in boldness
Crushing fear for the glory of One
High praises of our Mighty God
Echo from our mouths
Lifting up the Holy Redeemer
At His name every knee shall bow
(Source: inside-out-magazine)
Website Previews!
Take a look!
Website Design: Breanna Sipple
Website Developer: Ben Drake
EDIT: These are now unavailable.
(Source: inside-out-magazine)
Time.
God holds every minute in His grasp.
I trust Him.
(via breanna-lynn)
“ Maybe you’re absolutely exhausted because you think, what everybody needs is your strength, but honestly, your weakness is sometimes what you need, as well as those around you. ”
Matt Chandler (via pbecker)
(via breanna-lynn)
“ You take your sling, your stones, and your big God, and you tell Goliath watsup. ”
my friend Isaac Grosse (via breanna-lynn)
(via breanna-lynn)
breanna-lynn:
http://wwww.insideout-magazine.com/
*The website won’t be live until the first issue, which will be released on November 25, 2011.
Like Inside Out Magazine on Facebook!
I am the Editor of this online magazine and I’m so excited for the first issue that is coming out soon! This is a dream come true and God has been so faithful to help me through every obstacle that I’ve encountered along the way. My whole prayer and heart’s desire is that young adults would be inspired and encouraged in their faith while reading the stories, testimonies, or seeing how people our age are using the talents God has given them for His glory. I hope God uses this magazine for His glory and to bless my brothers and sisters in Christ. I believe He will. :)
breanna-lynn:
Inside Out Magazine accepts submissions from:
- Young adults (18 -30 years old)
- All over the globe
- Individuals fully surrendered and devoted to the pursuit of an authentic, passionate, intimate relationship with Christ.
- Are submitting their testimony or creativity to bring glory to God!
I really want you all to submit! You all are always testifying to what God is doing and so many of you have amazing creative talent that should be shared with more people. I’m excited to see what you submit!
insideout_magazine@ymail.com
Made this last night! Posted it on my personal blog, and the Inside Out Magazine Facebook page, and my personal Facebook. Getting the word out!
Time Log and Journal | 11.17.11
Thursday 11.17.11
Time Log 10.5 hours
1 hour 10:00 am-11:00 am | 1 hour 12:40 pm-1:40 pm | 2.5 hours 3:30 pm-6:00 pm | 1 hour 9:20pm-10:20pm | 4 hours 10:45pm-2:45am
Journal
- Emailed the new website developer back and forth, scheduled a meeting, worked on the website until I had the DOC meeting.
- Organized all the materials, sketches, designs, resources, etc. for the website/magazine into folders by page (Home, About, Features, etc.). Typed up directions for each page about each section, what goes where, graphics placement, headers and body text sizes, colors, effects, etc.
- McConn: worked on website until class. Got a ton done.
- Met with new website developer, went through everything (design, details, etc.), answered questions, made sure everything was possible. Great meeting, already the home page has a lot done. Praise God!
- Prayed.
(Source: inside-out-magazine)
Entire Website Design Sketches (Page by Page)
These are my sketches of each page of the website. Disclaimer: these sketches are not completely exact and I’m willing to be flexible. I messed up on a few (the home page navigation bar and header is all wrong, but oh well, I did these all in pen). But now I have my design sketched out and ideas visually displayed.
The header and navigation bar will be the same on each page. Sketched-style social media icons in the top right corner (Subscribe, Facebook, Twitter). Inside Out icon on the far left, green fabric background, full horizontal navigation bar below the header (Home, About, Features, Testimonies, Creativity, Submissions, Contact).
1. Home Page
Top left: Preview slideshow box with image, read more button, header title, and body text.
Top Right: small post-it graphic with tape, body text (“Accepting submissions!…”)
Bottom: Possibly a letter from the Editor, or a link to it. Could be left out and just include a preview in the slideshow box.
2. About Page
Top Middle: “About” Statement:
“Inside Out is an online, interactive magazine featuring the stories, testimonies, and creativity of young adults across the globe testifying to what God has done inside them and how it’s changed the way they live out their lives, for the glory of God and encouragement of believers”
Medium box, bottom left: anything, maybe Vision Statement about the future or a Letter from the Editor.
Small box, bottom right: Social Media Icon” “Like us on Facebook?”
3. Features Page
Middle Left: 3/4 page column-width paper with title header, body text, polaroid picture graphics.
Far left, small box: Social Media Icons for sharing.
Far left, small box, below: About the author? Small photograph, medium title header, text. Optional.
Bottom: Response box. Title Header (“What About You?”), Bullets and body text.
Bottom, 2: Comments tab overlapping recent comment displays. Image icon, body text, reply button on bottom right corner of box.
Bottom, 3: Submit a comment box. Empty text box, information lines, submit button on bottom right corner of box.
4. Testimonies Page
Title Headers for names of submitters, text box bubble box graphic, body text.
5. Creativity Page / Gallery
Image/Video box, dark background, title header box, body text box.
4 boxes agross, 2-3 rows vertically.
Navigation arrows to advance to next/previous page(s).
6. Submissions Page
Organized boxes with directions (Step 1, 2, 3)
Top left: Medium box. 1) Invitation to submit, title header, body text.
Top Right: Small post-it box. 2) Bullets list with links to pages with information on submissions.
Bottom Left: Medium box. 3) Submit box. Title header, submit button on bottom right corner of box.
7. Contact Page
Middle, full page: Title header, envelope graphic with text on top.
