Stained Glass

5o degrees and dropping. That's how I like it. It's only emotionally troubling at the beginning when it first begins to change. I have spent much more of my time drawing these days, which I can only assume is because of the inspirational affect the weather has on me. I don't really understand it.
Above, you see a drawing I made one afternoon in the courtyard of my school during one of my free periods, (a time of the day when I do not have a scheduled class) right before art. I am not exactly sure what kind of flower it is. It actually isn't even a real flower. It's a fake one I found in the library of my school, sitting in a blue vase amongst a number of roses, which were also fake. For some reason, it caught my eye and I borrowed it to take outside and draw. It was so peaceful outside, with the cold, clear sky and the windy, clean air that cooled everything it touched. I just enjoyed sitting on the wooden bench outside the church building. The church building itself is absolutely stunning. There are tall, stained glass windows, with pictures of various saints, and images of Mother Mary, and one of Jesus holding a small child in his arms. We aren't really supposed to go in the chapel, but I couldn't resist. I opened the heavy wooden door and slipped inside. I was immediately welcomed by a warm rush of air that smelled of coffee, old buildings, musk, and incense. The lights were dim as I walked the halls to the sanctuary. I opened yet another heavy, wooden door to find a very large room lit by candles, and low hanging lanterns. I was slightly taken back by the fact that the candles were still lit, but i preceded to an altar. I sat by it. I looked at the multicolored light that the sun left on the floor from shining through the stained glass. I just stayed there for a while. I left the sanctuary with the energy to finish out the day, and more. I left the heat to go out into the piercing cold and fierce winds. And I walked across the campus to my art class. That walk was beautiful. And I still feel a sense of love for my life.