...married this beautiful girl. I could not be happier for the two of them!
(And a little jealous because they are off to enjoy a week long cruise while we suffer the cold winter!)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
The Way I See
It's such an interesting experience, coming back to the place I was before with all the changes I've had since leaving.
It's been a while since we've been home, almost 20 months. Before leaving for New York, I'd spent almost all of my life living in the midwest. Day in and day out I saw the same country roads, same country farms, same small towns, same signs, same rundown buildings and weathered barns. But for me, so much has changed since I left. I see so differently now.
And even though I know this place from years of living here, I am seeing so differently. I know there are multiple reasons for this. One, I now live in the largest city in our country instead of my small country midwest town. My life is literally worlds away from the life I lived before. Two, I literally see better now. I don't think I realized how much I didn't see before, how I took for granted the world that surrounded me. Photography has helped improve my ability to see.
Right now is really the first chance I've had to sit down and just be. With my brother's wedding and family and taking photos and friends, I've been running and running non-stop since we flew in. Saturday morning I was up early to meet the bride and start the day of photo taking. We had stayed on my brother's farm, which used to belong to my great grandparents. He'd just moved in right about the time I was moving to New York. I was the only one up, and when I came outside and saw the fog muting the morning, I knew that I had to capture it, the gray mist of the morning. I wanted to capture the weathered farm, the old equipment that has seen years of work.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Way tooo much fun!!
Just a quick click from last night -- After decorating for and getting the photo booth set up for my brother and soon to be sister-in-law's reception, we HAD to try out the costumes!! I cannot wait to share all the fun photos we will take. It will be too much fun!
I'm Getting a Sister!!!
My brother is getting married today!!! And I'm getting the coolest new sister-in-law!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Snowman in the Blizzard
Meet my blizzard friend. He only lasted about 10 minutes before he was completely covered in snow. I spent most of the day inside doing the laundry and dishes. Both were out of control... and now, after conquering both, I'm thinking that without a snow day, they may have remained that way throughout our trip (and we would have been showing up at my brother's place with a suitcase full of dirty clothes, requesting to use his laundry machines.) As a reward for myself, and in preparation of this weekend's wedding, I spent the last part of my afternoon getting a manicure and pedicure.Now, we are packing and I'm stressing... Trying to make sure everything is fitting... Dreading the thought of schlepping suitcases with us to work in the morning through the snow... Praying nothing happens with our flight... Hoping I don't forget anything important... Trying to breathe and calm down - so far everything is good - the engagement photos ordered were delivered... The lens showed up at home... Does traveling stress anyone else out like it does me??
Reviewing the List
Mrs. E posted a review of her birthday list the other day and inspired me to look at mine again. I've been meaning to, and now I'm finally getting the motivation/time... I've got 5 months to go...
1. Write letters more. -- uhhh kind of dropped the ball on this the last two months. maybe seeing family this weekend will help motivate me again.
2. Write a song with Seth. (I'm on the words and bongo drums, he's on the notes and vocals and guitar.) -- still collecting words, but have realized how hard this actually is...
3. Sell photo prints. -- i have a whole collection of prints that i need to add to my photo shop, ready to sell.
4. Do at least 4 photo projects throughout the year. -- blur photos (haven't added any lately), strangers, 365 iphone photos, metropolitan magic/country charm... now i just need to keep them up :)
5. Photograph people... families, children, lovers, friends... -- engagement session, family photos, a wedding coming up, a maternity session, and hopefully a few other portrait sessions with some friends soon... next, take portraits of people in nyc...
6. Take a photography class. -- hmmm... not sure when this will happen.
7. Write Everyday. (I stocked up on a variety of notebooks from a great paper store I found in Estes Park over our trip last week.) -- most days, in some form, but need to work a little more deliberately towards this one.
8. Participate in hope revolution. -- printed notes, just need to put them in my wallet to carry and share.
9. Do something artistic/creative... painting... drawing... -- yes, now do it more often.
10. Meet up with other photographers in NYC. -- not yet :(
11. Walk across the Manhattan Bridge. -- not yet. it's so loud with subways, i always change my mind at the last minute. will do it though. when it's warmer.
12. Have an Artist's Date every 2 weeks. (I know it's supposed to be every week, but during parts of the year, my life is too hectic to make a full-on commitment.) -- i've been trying to, sometimes i've even squeezed them in once a week.
13. Inspire. -- maybe so....
14. Visit Boston. -- hmm... haven't yet.
15. Learn to embroider. -- my grandmas are going to help me take this one off my list this weekend hopefully, or at least get me started :)
16. Crochet more. -- i did take the box off the shelf.
17. Meet a blogging friend. -- done! met ms. b in central park last fall.
18. Get a vintage camera (TTV... Polaroid...) -- done! polaroid from a stoop sale for a couple $.
19. Understand my DSLR and its settings. -- continuing to learn, but have definitely learned a lot (with some thanks to sherese, who has shared the settings she uses in certain situations).
20. Do Yoga. -- a little. for a short time. need to get that back in my schedule. my thoughts are when it warms up. i'm realizing i am a bit of a hibernator in the winter cold.
21. Just Be... everyday (breath. think. don't think. relax. be calm. don't stress.) -- try to. still working on this.
22. Finish and share my photography website. -- did... then decided i'm wanting to change it. hopefully there will be a new and improved one eventually.
23. Visit a museum or art exhibit at least once a month! -- almost. could work a bit more deliberately on this.
24. See the sun shining. -- still a work in progress :)
1. Write letters more. -- uhhh kind of dropped the ball on this the last two months. maybe seeing family this weekend will help motivate me again.
2. Write a song with Seth. (I'm on the words and bongo drums, he's on the notes and vocals and guitar.) -- still collecting words, but have realized how hard this actually is...
3. Sell photo prints. -- i have a whole collection of prints that i need to add to my photo shop, ready to sell.
4. Do at least 4 photo projects throughout the year. -- blur photos (haven't added any lately), strangers, 365 iphone photos, metropolitan magic/country charm... now i just need to keep them up :)
5. Photograph people... families, children, lovers, friends... -- engagement session, family photos, a wedding coming up, a maternity session, and hopefully a few other portrait sessions with some friends soon... next, take portraits of people in nyc...
6. Take a photography class. -- hmmm... not sure when this will happen.
7. Write Everyday. (I stocked up on a variety of notebooks from a great paper store I found in Estes Park over our trip last week.) -- most days, in some form, but need to work a little more deliberately towards this one.
8. Participate in hope revolution. -- printed notes, just need to put them in my wallet to carry and share.
9. Do something artistic/creative... painting... drawing... -- yes, now do it more often.
10. Meet up with other photographers in NYC. -- not yet :(
11. Walk across the Manhattan Bridge. -- not yet. it's so loud with subways, i always change my mind at the last minute. will do it though. when it's warmer.
12. Have an Artist's Date every 2 weeks. (I know it's supposed to be every week, but during parts of the year, my life is too hectic to make a full-on commitment.) -- i've been trying to, sometimes i've even squeezed them in once a week.
13. Inspire. -- maybe so....
14. Visit Boston. -- hmm... haven't yet.
15. Learn to embroider. -- my grandmas are going to help me take this one off my list this weekend hopefully, or at least get me started :)
16. Crochet more. -- i did take the box off the shelf.
17. Meet a blogging friend. -- done! met ms. b in central park last fall.
18. Get a vintage camera (TTV... Polaroid...) -- done! polaroid from a stoop sale for a couple $.
19. Understand my DSLR and its settings. -- continuing to learn, but have definitely learned a lot (with some thanks to sherese, who has shared the settings she uses in certain situations).
20. Do Yoga. -- a little. for a short time. need to get that back in my schedule. my thoughts are when it warms up. i'm realizing i am a bit of a hibernator in the winter cold.
21. Just Be... everyday (breath. think. don't think. relax. be calm. don't stress.) -- try to. still working on this.
22. Finish and share my photography website. -- did... then decided i'm wanting to change it. hopefully there will be a new and improved one eventually.
23. Visit a museum or art exhibit at least once a month! -- almost. could work a bit more deliberately on this.
24. See the sun shining. -- still a work in progress :)
SNOW DAY
It's snowing in the City today.This means:
*Sleeping in.
*Coffee with Mr.
*Cleaning before our trip (thank you snow, you really came just in time!)
*Laundry
*Packing and Packing
*Admiring the pretty whiteness
*Listening to the best Pandora radio station EVER (started with a song by M. Ward)
*Blogging!!!
*Fixing up my laptop for the trip
*Planning the wedding photos I'll be taking at the wedding this weekend
*Doing some paperwork
Monday, February 8, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Coffee and Work
Seth and I spent the morning at the Tea Lounge working and enjoying coffee. I have paper I have to write comments on, and Seth is starting a side project. I'm not sure how I was able to convince him to get up this morning and schlep across the neighborhood in the snow!
The lounge is a pretty popular place, but we were able to get their early enough and score a comfortable couch seat. The snow might have helped too. I am going to try to go again tomorrow, because I only got about half way done with my work.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
It leaves so quickly
I'm so happy that we were out last night enjoying Lost with friends, because we also go to enjoy the beautiful snow falling on our way home (minus the fact that it slowed the car service down and we almost missed them picking us up because we were about to give up and i was freaking out because it was 2 hours past my bed time and i'm a freak about getting enough sleep... now you can just call me one of my kids with that wowsa of a run-on!)I loved coming out this morning and seeing the world covered in white. Feeling the muffled sounds surround me this snowy morning. I wished I didn't have to go to work, so I could enjoy the snow in the light of day... But off to work I went, pausing to snap the photo above. And of course, by the time I got home at 5 p.m., there was hardly a sign of the snow that had been... I'm definitely dreaming of this potential snow storm that's brewing for Saturday!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
LOST!!!!!!!
Is anyone else as excited about LOST coming back on tonight for the start of the LAST season???!!!!!
It's been so long since I saw the season finale! I'm definitely going to need that recap to remember what was going on at the end... I have so many questions. Honestly, they've been building up season after season (any other Losties out there, know EXACTLY what I am talking about!)
I guess my biggest question is... With it being the LAST season...
ARE ALL MY QUESTIONS GOING TO GET ANSWERED???
It's been so long since I saw the season finale! I'm definitely going to need that recap to remember what was going on at the end... I have so many questions. Honestly, they've been building up season after season (any other Losties out there, know EXACTLY what I am talking about!)
I guess my biggest question is... With it being the LAST season...
ARE ALL MY QUESTIONS GOING TO GET ANSWERED???
Monday, February 1, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
january in photos
today marks the 31st day of my 365 project. each day of january i took at least one photo using my iphone. i've collected them at the photo a day blog. 1 month completed. 11 more to go.
1. [photo one], 2. [photo two], 3. [photo three], 4. [photo four], 5. [photo five], 6. [photo six], 7. [photo seven], 8. [photo eight], 9. [photo nine], 10. [photo ten], 11. [photo eleven], 12. [photo twelve], 13. [photo thirteen], 14. [photo fourteen], 15. [photo fifteen], 16. [photo sixteen], 17. [photo seventeen], 18. [photo eighteen], 19. [photo nineteen], 20. [photo twenty], 21. [photo twenty-one], 22. [photo twenty-two], 23. [photo twenty-three], 24. [photo twenty-four], 25. [photo twenty-five], 26. [photo twenty-six], 27. [photo twenty-seven], 28. [photo twenty-eight], 29. [photo twenty-nine], 30. [photo thirty], 31. [photo thirty-one]
1. [photo one], 2. [photo two], 3. [photo three], 4. [photo four], 5. [photo five], 6. [photo six], 7. [photo seven], 8. [photo eight], 9. [photo nine], 10. [photo ten], 11. [photo eleven], 12. [photo twelve], 13. [photo thirteen], 14. [photo fourteen], 15. [photo fifteen], 16. [photo sixteen], 17. [photo seventeen], 18. [photo eighteen], 19. [photo nineteen], 20. [photo twenty], 21. [photo twenty-one], 22. [photo twenty-two], 23. [photo twenty-three], 24. [photo twenty-four], 25. [photo twenty-five], 26. [photo twenty-six], 27. [photo twenty-seven], 28. [photo twenty-eight], 29. [photo twenty-nine], 30. [photo thirty], 31. [photo thirty-one]
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