Author's Note: 

           I chose to observe Oakwood Cemetery for my blog project because it was easily accessible and I have had many positive experiences walking in the cemetery alone and with friends. During the winter last semester I avoided spending an extended period of time out in the freezing cold of Syracuse, so the cemetery this time of year was pretty much unknown to me. What I found was a winter wonderland, so I am especially happy with my choice of place.

            Moving from my notes to blog posts was not too difficult for me. In addition to writing down what I observed while I was in the cemetery, I also wrote down things that I felt or my thoughts while I was out there observing. My blog posts ended up being a cleaned up version of my notes. For my posts, I took what I thought were the best parts of my notes and re-wrote and arranged them in ways that flowed easily.

            I decided to format my blog post almost like they were diary entries. I focused my posts a lot on how I felt in specific moments, how my surroundings shifted my attitude, and my thoughts regarding nature. I wrote about what I observed on my walks, but really tried to focus more on the feelings and thoughts my vistas evoked. I hope I was successful in writing thoughtful and descriptive blog posts.