I wish I had a digital.

There are certain things about winter that I haven't minded so much. Remember that ice storm? I loved the way the trees sounded in the wind, like they were all about to break apart and shatter. Oh, and wasting film. And friends. Always fun.

Sharing my agony with you.

"I'm trying to manage two blogs at once here!! What do you want from me??"

-me, being a complete nerd yesterday when someone commented on my lack of updates.

Busy with school, here are a few things I've been devoting my time and energies to:

Modern Architecture: Le Maison de Verre, Paris - by Pierre Chareau.  Completed in 1932, it was originally a multi-functional structure (home and doctor's office) built for Dr. Jean Dalsace.  There are crazy movable parts, retractable (& hidden!) staircases, and spiraling entrance ways all within this house. The glass block facade lets light in, but still provides privacy.  Innovative for the time.

Art of China & Japan: The Edo period, the "floating world culture", & Ukiyo-e motifs within the Japanese tattoo with emphasis on how it's become popular in Western culture.  Especially certain sub-cultures.  Then tattoos have so much significance and meaning to the Japanese, then & now.  I have to wonder if some of these people in our "Western society" that are getting these images tattooed  read up on it beforehand.

Probably most recognized, this is Hokusai's In the Hollow of a Wave of the Coast at Kanagawa

And just for fun...

Biology (yes I'm actually in a bio class): Overpopulation.  Need I say more?

Coming soon, a dual movie/book review.

Home sweet home.

After a trip to Pittsburgh and Cleveland, it's pretty great to be back home. I was able to meet new people, visit a few museums, see old friends, and try some excellent food. Not to mention that I'm up to 10 undeveloped rolls of film now! This is a record. Thanks to everyone who made it great.


Also, I'm doing a little posting for TOLEDO TOBOGGAN. Check it out! And let me know about things happening in the area.

Just because...

This is for Micah. Blaaaotter!
How can you not smile at that?

Get right.

My life is a series of scattered to-do lists. I find them incredibly helpful. Let's see what I can cross off by the end of October...









1. Stay on top of homework, especially research project
2. Take Iceland DVD back to library
3. Apply for passport

4. Clean car

5. Get the 278642786 rolls of film I have developed
6. Get food stamps?
7. Get right with my finances
8. Think of Halloween costume
9. Fix computer
10. Write letters/make mixes
11. Spend more time with my mom
12. Get darkroom access
13. Birthday party?



If only things were this simple...
**Blog quality already going down with my return to school. Yikes!

14. Don't let blog start to suck.