Hello dear readers! Again, blogging has alluded me, but I have not forgotten. :) I hope you are all well & enjoying this ’stormy’ weather in San Diego because I am! (However short it may last!) I’m loving how the thick humid air is making the streetlights twinkle like stars. . . .* . . *.* :)

re: a trip to come.
So, I am planning an amazing road trip up the coast (Highway 1) from San Francisco to Portland/Seattle and want to know – where are your favorite places to go & see? Where should I stop? What good eats are there? Tell me!

(To clarify, I am driving up from San Diego, however I’m not going along the coast for that stretch of the trip because I’ve already done it before)

re: music.
I can’t stop listening to this song, it feels exactly as I feel right now.

re: polaroids.
I recently bought 27 packs of polaroid film. I’m crazy, I know. But I’m excited to use them more :)

re: speaking of polaroids.
I so want this ring. (updated link)

re: (500) days of summer.
I am in love with the cinematography, the adorable touches, Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon Levitt, the styling, and soundtrack of this movie. It’s quite refreshing.
And I love this video too. Gah! Gotta love that Zooey & JGL! :)

re: inspiration.
This image & recreation.
This one is clever and makes me smile.
You must watch this video, and in HD in full screen too. So soothing. Love the song, and their entire album as well.

I am absolutely in love with this trailer too, and can’t wait to see the movie. (Can he just read me all poems from now on? I would love that. plzkthx ;)

re: a quote to leave you by.
Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. – Howard Thurman

So. What makes you come alive? :)

(aka, I-am-going-to-blog-if-it-kills-me!)

Getting settled in a new place is harder than I remember. Maybe it’s because before my parents home, I never really “settled” into a place like my last one. That, and I haven’t moved to too many places. But, it’s kicking my butt. Don’t get me wrong – I love it, with the new meeting space (pictured above), and office space, but I still feel so disoriented here. I’m trying to find my rhythm. It just takes a bit of time.

I will be posting more pictures of the space soon :)

In the meantime, I’ve been horribly neglecting my blog, especially after I cared for it so well last year. I haven’t even changed my WELCOME header! I mean, really, Susan! And it’s already May. *sigh.

I toyed with the idea of blogging everyday for a month, and I almost decided that I would do it for the month of May. What say you, readers? I almost feel like blogging everyday gave me that familiar routine last year, and really helped. Who knows, I may just pick up and do it for the rest of the year. I’ve been taking a polaroid everyday this year, but it’s not the same cause I don’t blog it immediately. Should it do it – for a month at least?

Aside from my blogging/settling woes, things have been busy, and I have exciting blogs for you!! GORGEOUS weddings coming, and many other things. I love sharing with you all, and I hope to have at least ONE wedding up this week. Mark my words. Seriously!!

Well, I hope you all are having a beautiful week, and I leave you with a few things I’ve been loving. :)

01 . anthropologie’s newest display.
I always love what Anthropologie comes up with (who doesn’t?!) but I’m especially loving the hive design and the reason they’re doing it. I love looking at the way they display things too. So inspiring. :)

02 . a homemade life.
I first stumbled upon Molly’s blog fall of last year, I was originally drawn to her site because not only does she post lovely recipes, she photographs them with POLAROIDS! :D She also published a book recently, and I decided to give it a try. I loved her stories and writing style so much (and recipes that follow it) that I couldn’t read it fast enough. There’s something about books mixed with recipes – something I’ve talked about before. This one was especially lovely to read because each recipe she put in has a very specific story to it, and it really honestly makes you want to try out the recipe that much more. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves to read as well as cook :) I made her ratatouille dish the other night, too, which was a hit :)

03 . map bicycles.
Holy goodness are these bikes gorgeous. Their bags are even more gorgeous. :)

04 . hammocks & reading.
’nuff said. :)

oh em gee! It’s been a while since I’ve done one, and I just thought I would, because I do miss doing these. :)
(The polaroid above is my boyfriend’s newest gift from me. He loves it. He types in it everyday. :) )

re: moving!
Big news, we will be moving soon! To a larger place, which will be awesome because I will be able to have a designated meeting space, rather than just doing it in our living space. And my own office! So excited! Of course I’ll post a few images when I get the chance. :)

re: my new polaroid project.
In case you haven’t seen it yet, I’ve been taking a polaroid a day and posting them here. I’m not posting everyday, I usually post them in lumps but I do take one everyday :)

re: orla kiely at target.
Have you heard? Orla Kiely has a line at Target! Of course I had to get the apron, place mats, dishtowel and oven mitts. :)

re: her morning elegance.
I love this video in every single way. & his music is great. :)

re: 500 days of summer.
Zooey Deschanel and Joesph Gordon Levitt? Song and dance? Awesome soundtrack? City scapes that turn into drawings? YES please! I can’t wait for this movie!

re: things i am loving.
this color scheme!!
her hairpieces.
danni’s jewelry.
that pink dress is heavenly.
i am head over heels for these bikes (the colors!) – and those bags! i want to get my hands on them.
this new wedding blog. love the style!
the last five images of this home.
DENNIS QUAID WANTS A COFFEE. (this video cracks me up everytime)

re: a quote to leave you by.
“Everybody has a secret world inside of them. All of the people in the whole world. I mean everybody. No matter how dull and boring they are on the outside. Inside them they’ve all got unimaginable, magnificent, wonderful, stupid worlds. Not just one world, hundreds of them, maybe thousands” – Neil Gaiman

Thanks for being a part of my world, all of you. :)

So, my photo a day adventures have come to a close – I will no longer (at least, not for another year!) be blogging a photo everyday. I’m not sure how I feel about it – in one sense, I’m totally glad that I will no longer have the obligation to post everyday – there were definitely days that I hit myself over the head for having a resolution like this. But at the same time, I know many of you out there made reading this blog a daily ritual. And for that I’m grateful – for having an outlet where my clients and friends can get to know me on a different level. It’s been a true blessing being able to show you bits of my world and my insight in the past year, and I hope you enjoyed seeing the past as well as the present of me. :) I won’t be blogging everyday this upcoming year, but I will be posting as much as I can because I still enjoy posting images, past and present. I feel like it’s given me another way for my clients and friends to bond with me. :)

re: featured in a citybeat magazine article!
What a way to end the year than with an interview in article about polaroids in San Diego’s CityBeat magazine featuring yours truly! :) Go pickup a copy (they’re free!)

re: 26 before 27.
So before I end the year, I must address something I made  a few months ago, a list of 26 things I wanted to do before I turned 27. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to finish everything, I only crossed off 12. But that’s 12 more than I had before!! You can see all the things I crossed off my list if you click on the list. I plan on making another list for when I turn 28, and this time, I’ll have much more time to accomplish everything. :) But I will keep dreaming, and I encourage you all to. :)

re: my horosope today. (so fitting)
“Making an attempt at something new, even if you fail at it miserably, is very important for you right now. Trying is what teaches you the most — far more than success would teach, actually. So don’t get caught up in looking good. The sooner you get comfortable making a fool of yourself, the more you will learn throughout your life. So if your daily routine is all about winning recognition, then you need to make some adjustments. You won’t grow if you never let yourself take a risk.” (Scorpio)

re: the end of 2008 video.

re: inspiration.

01 :: a year of mornings.
I absolutely love this book, and the blog that goes with it. Two talented artists collaborated and took a photo every morning for a year – and created a diptych from the images, without knowing what the other one photographed. The images are stunning together, and helps you noticed the little ordinary everyday things.
02 :: les parapluies de cherbourg.
I know I already mentioned this movie before, but I LOVE this movie. The colors, the music, the styling, ALL OF IT. Yes. :)
03 :: french milk.
A lovely graphic novel by a very talented young cartoonist about her six week trip to Paris with her mother. I LOVE it. It gets me geared up for one of my next goals: plan a trip to France.
04 :: feist – let it die.
I first heard this album a few years ago, and I think it’s still one of my faves to date. Love her voice.

re: a quote to end the year.
“May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful, and don’t forget to make some art — write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.” – Neil Gaiman

It’s been quite a while since I’ve done one, so why not? :)

re: i love the holidays.
There’s always something oh so cozy about the holidays that I love. The lights, the cheer – going home and seeing friends and family :) I love fireplaces, chilly weather, scarves + coats, tube socks, curling up with a book, hazy days, fog, clouds, rain, christmas trees, christmas lights, christmas caroling, wrapping presents, holiday decorating… basically I love the holidays :)

re: crafting.
I get pretty crafty during the holiday, mostly because that’s the only time that I can really exercise my craftiness well and have a reason to do it! I’ll be posting some crafts I’ve made the past holidays, but here are some crafts that I would love to try sometime, or I thought you’d like to try :)

- snowstorm garland
- chandelier ornament
- soft trees!
- felted stuffed animals

re: the color yellow.
According to Pantone (and they’re usually quite accurate), the color of 2009 will be mimosa, which is a marigold type yellow. I LOVE it, I’ve been on a yellow kick for the past few months. Although, now it’s considered the color of the year, it’ll be EVERYWHERE and now I need to figure out what my next favorite color will be :)

re: everyone’s free (to wear sunscreen)
Does anyone else remember this song from 1999? That was the year I graduated, and this was our “class song.” I remember back then, I thought the song was totally silly – I mean, it was only a guy talking with some background track! I wanted something catchy. Now, 10 years later, I stumbled upon the lyrics of the song and just.. wow. The words mean so much more now than they did then, only because of maturity. If only at that age, we all realized how important this advice is, I think growing into an adult would be a bit easier. But at the same time, we need the growing pains to make us who we are, no? :)

re: an awesome book.
This video made me laugh. :)

An Awesome Book from dallas clayton on Vimeo.

re: inspiration.
I love this jacket.
This image.
These two polaroids.
Those blue shoes!
I want to visit here.
Free wallpaper for your desktop by lovely artists. :)
Her outfit. I want it.
This image of Marilyn Monroe, it says so much – I want to take more images like that.

re: new york city.
I have New York on the mind. Everything I have been looking at, watching, reading, listening to, have all been pointing to New York. I have never been, and it would be lovely just to visit a big city that seems full of moving life.

re: the 60’s.
At the same time, I’ve been very into everything to do with the 60’s right now. I’m not talking about the hippie side, but more so the classic glam, the feel, and the look of the 60’s.

re: les parapluies de cherbourg.
I am practically obsessed with this movie. The styling, the singing, the gorgeousness of it.. the umbrellas!! This movie solidified my love for all things French, musicals, umbrellas, vibrantly styled movies/tv shows, the 60’s and dark haired guys (especially with blue eyes ;). I downloaded the soundtrack, and just listen to them sing in beautiful French :)

I love the opening credits – one of my favorite parts.

re: nick & norah’s infinite playlist.
Love, LOVE the soundtrack. The movie is pretty darn cute too. :)

re: jenna lyons home in domino magazine.
Love, love love love it. (She’s the creative director for JCrew)

re: emily haines from metric.
This is a beautifuly honest video.

re: poladroid.
It’s quite possible that the world knows of your polaroid obsession when several people email you telling you about this program. It basically converts your digital images to look like a polaroid, and I think it’s a great idea, but I simply can’t get into it, because it’s not a real polaroid! :( Part of the beauty of a polaroid is actually feeling it in my hands (I’m such a texture person). I don’t think anything can really duplicate that at the moment, unless polaroid decides to come back :)

re: dancing walrus.
Yes, you heard me.

re: inspiration.
These clothes.
These two images make me want France.
These colors.
It is quite possible I am in love with all the wood in this kitchen.
I love the feel of this.
I want these shoes.

I’ve realized that somehow my numbering is totally off, and I missed one number in my random thoughts. So to offset it, this one is only a half. :) It’s been a while since I’ve done a random thoughts, so here goes!

re: 26 things before i turn 27.
Thank you to all who participated! I loved seeing all the responses and your lists :) I will be contacting the winner on Monday, and announcing it on Tuesday! :D

re: progress on said list above.
I crossed off one so far – decorated for Halloween! :D It wasn’t anything special, but it was fun all the same :)

re: what i’m checking off today.
With one thing checked off so far, I’m going for another thing today – 24hrs with no electricity! That means no computer, no phone, no lights, no tv, no radio starting at 1am Sunday until 12am Monday. Wish me luck!

re: pushing dasies.
Please save Pushing Daisies!! There are rumors that ABC may not be picking them up for another season, and it would be so disheartening to see it go! So please sign the petition!

re: the weather.
I’ve been enamored by the weather lately, and taking photos like this, this, this and this on walks.

re: the video of the moment.
hellogoodbye’s new song.

re: how to be an explorer of the world.
Another book I recently picked up was this little fun one, which is basically an activity book on how explore the world, and turn your perspective upside down, in your own way. There’s lots of fun prompts, like collecting something that interests you, or name 10 things about where you’re sitting that you didn’t notice when you sat down.

re: leona naess.
A voice that reminds me of Feist, but a little more melancholy.

re: oh my deer!
The most sweetest and lovelies hairpieces I’ve ever seen. I want one! (Or maybe one of my brides can wear one at their wedding and I can just photograph it?! ;) You can see her sold pieces here) This one is quite possibly my favorite. :)

re: a quote to leave you today.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” – Steve Jobs

re: apple pie.
I baked my first last week – it was satisfying, but time consuming. I’m going to attempt again later this month or next (I will be posting a recipe and photo later of course :) )

re: envy.
Want to see someone who’s style I envy (and isn’t done by a professional)? Hers.

re: a list.
I’m making a list; to be done before my birthday next month. I will be sharing it soon. :)

re: anthropologie at utc.
Why didn’t anyone tell me that they opened one there in JUNE?! I am so way behind.

re: tilt-shift video.
Looks like miniature sets, but it’s real.

Bathtub III from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.

Beached from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.

re: martha stewart (&domino).
Dear Martha.

You kill me every month with your magazines filled with crafts and recipes and entertaining ideas that are far too irresistible. Please stop because I am losing space from hoarding your magazines. (You too, Domino – which I might as well get a subscription to)

Thank you,
A magazine addict.

re: music.
Recent song: “Elevator Love Letter” by Stars.

re: argyle socks + mary janes + polaroids.
= love.

re: pushing daisies.
Words cannot express how much I love this show. The styling, the adorableness of it all! I wish I had Chuck’s wardrobe, especially this outfit! (which makes me ache for the holidays)

re: coats.
My name is Susan, and I am addicted to coats. I have thirteen fourteen coats. This is my most recent beauty.

re: what the duck.

(link)
SO. TRUE.

re: 40 days and 40 nights: taking time out for self discovery.
This is an amazing journaling/reading/activity book that moves you along for 40 days to look into yourself, do things and ask yourself questions that you would probably not ask yourself on a daily basis. I’m on day 30 now, and it has been an amazing month. There are some questions and prompts that hit you or resonate with you more, but the whole wonderfulness of it is that you learn to listen to yourself – your intuition more. I recommend anyone and everyone to try it. It really does change your life.

re: the cab ride i’ll never forget.
Please, do yourself a favor and read this story. It’s beautiful.

Time for another random thoughts, something I haven’t done in a while :)

re: breakfast.
The image above was from breakfast this morning, vanilla yogurt, apple cinnamon granola & frozen blackberries (I didn’t have any fresh ones on hand). It was all so lovely that I had to take a picture :) And yummy! :D This coupled with watching old school Tom & Jerry reruns (they don’t make cartoons like that anymore!) was wonderful. :)

re: autumn.
I’ve said it before, but I’m jealous of those who have an autumn season, as we don’t down here in San Diego. I miss trees that change color and leaves and the sound of them crunching as you walk and browns and oranges and reds and greens mixed together, along with the coats(!!) and scarves and mittens and boots. Yes, I love all those things :)

re: pandora.
Is a Godsend. I heard about Pandora when it first came out in 2005, but back then it wasn’t as big as it is now, so it wasn’t as appealing. But It’s amazing – you just type in any artist or song and it plays similar music based on tone, instruments and vocals. I love radio stations cause you don’t know what they’re going to play next. But sometimes the music doesn’t fit the mood, so I love this – it’s all the same type of music, yet you still get the lovely surprise and discover amazing new music :) My favorite station is my Joshua Radin station of course….

re: “eyes” – rogue wave
…. which brought light to this song, which, when I heard it, was entirely perfect in every way. I was out on a walk, and it was like a soundtrack to the perfect reflecting moment. Cheesy? Yes. True? Yes.

re: the head and the heart.
I think often we confuse the head with the heart. When we say I, who is really speaking? The “I” that thinks logically, plans, thinks about others, thinks about outcomes, the whole picture, solutions? When someone asks you what you want, what do you say? Often our answers may be safe, they may be logical and of the planning type. Who is saying those things? Who is that “I” coming from the “I want?” Is it your head?…. Or is it your heart? Recently I’ve found that too much have I been in my head – planning, thinking about the future, the big picture, focusing on other’s needs, or needs that I *think* I need. I really haven’t stopped and asked my heart anything. There’s a difference in answer… it may be silly, illogical, in the moment, but it feels right. It’s that gut feeling. I haven’t been trusting it because my head took over and for too long my heart has been silent in its wishes. And a part of me has suffered from it and I nelgected myself. But slowly and surely, I’m listening to my heart more than my head, and allowing myself to trust my gut, trust my heart.

For the first time in a long time do I see myself, and see my voice come alive, instead of hiding behind fears and doubts. Don’t forget that a large part of your “I” is your heart, and to listen to that voice, because many times it’s right.

re: featured in exquisite weddings!
I got a chance to be interviewed for an article about Trash the Dress sessions by Equisite Weddings as well as have a few of my images in the article (the first image is actually from Nate Kaiser I believe though)! I think the issue hits stands next month, so check it out if you can. :) (So exciting for me because this is actually a dream come true – I’ve been published in a magazine for real!)

re: the polaroid show.
If you didn’t catch my last random thoughts, I am going to be in a polaroid art show this coming Sept 6-27 in LA! (Another dream come true!) I’d love it if you could check it out (the show is free) :D I’m still trying to decide which polaroids I want to go up, which is a hard decision, considering that I took about 80 this past week

re: the wedding.
Congrats to my beautiful friends, Cynthia & Derek for getting married last weekend! It was so much fun, seeing all my friends that I haven’t seen in a long time, and hanging out with them all and having fun. :) The wonderful Amanda who coordinated the wedding has a few photos on her blog that she and her husband took, one of which is me giving my speech! Funny story – when I got up there for my speech, I was greeted by a WALL of video lights and photographers and it freaked me out, so instead of facing the crowd when I gave my speech, I just turned to Cyn & Derek instead, which made it MUCH easier for me. :) Now I know how all you feel with the cameras in your faces! ;) I can’t wait to see the images that Stephanie took! :D

re: dear san diego.
I wish you had colder weather so I could wear my winter coats and scarves and boots and mittens, which I miss doing so. I also miss trees than change color in the fall (my favorite season) and falling leaves. Please fix this asap. Thank you :)

re: movies.

Totally chick-flick & predictable, but I recently saw and loved the movie Penelope. It’s like Amelie & Pushing Daisies in it’s style (which I LOVE) and it’s totally adorable. Loved the music too. :) And James McAvoy doesn’t hurt either ;)

Totally off-beat and really existential, but I Heart Huckabees is pretty funny and enjoyable too. My favorite dialouge is about the meadow at dusk. :) I actually watched this movie three years ago and didn’t “get” it, because I wasn’t in the right mental state of mind I guess. But watching it again, it makes so much more sense, and is funnier that way. :)

re: music.
Been totally hooked on Sigur Ros (Takk album the most), Joshua Radin (he has new songs on his myspace!) & Schuyler Fisk lately. I saw Joshua Radin last week the day I came back from LA and he is amazing live, and I will have to make a post about it when I get a chance. :)

re: fedoras.
I. Love. Them.

re: inspiration.
01 :: anthropologie.
I seriously can’t get enough of this store.

02 :: journals.
I’ve discovered that I am very picky about them – I only like a certain type of paper to write on (too smooth and I don’t like it) and things like that.

03 ::  dandelions.
They’re just so childlike.

re: exciting announcement – polaroid art show!
I’m so happy to announce that I will be one of the few artists participating in a polaroid art show this September at the Found Gallery in LA! This is actually something that I’ve somewhat dreamed of doing for my polaroids, and I have actually never done a real art show outside the college ones. I’m really excited, and hope you can make it out to see the show if you’re in the LA area at that time! The opening is Sept 6th (which I will unfortunately not be able to attend) but it will be up for three weeks and the gallery is free, so take a look if you’re over there ;)

Found Gallery – “Camera Ephemera”
September 6-27, 2008
Opening reception Sept 6th, 7-9pm
Found Gallery
1903 Hyperion Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027

re: my best friend’s wedding. :)
Tomorrow is the big day and we have been running around most of the week, buying last minute stuff, putting together stuff, making 3am Walmart runs and things like that. :) It’s been pretty fun because it’s been a long time since we’ve spent time together like this, and I honestly can’t wait to see all my other girls too! This is going to be so much fun! :D

re: featured wedding on wedpaperdivas!
Melanie & Brian’s wedding has been featured on Wed Paper Divas! Yay! :D

re: music.
Mae has been making me really happy lately, I really love this song (I want to create a dance for it), same with this song by Shiny Toy Guns. (links open into YouTube videos)

re: inspiration.
01 :: polaroids.
My two loves right now

02 :: wade robson’s “burning room” routine.
Ben Susak (from Season 2 of SYTYCD) and Pam Chu blow Katee and Joshua’s version out of the water.

03 :: words.
“I hope that someday, somebody wants to hold you for twenty minutes straight, and that’s all they do. They don’t pull away. They don’t look at your face. They don’t try to kiss you. All they do is wrap you up in their arms, without an ounce of selfishness in it.” via mysunshine on tumblr.

re: the olympics.
Much like everyone else in the world, I’ve been pretty glued to watching the Olympics, that opening ceremony being so unreal, and my favorite event? Gymnastics of course. :) My boyfriend did it for 12 years so it’s interesting hearing commentary from him while watching it, while before, I was always like.. “Ohhhh, pretty!” LOL. Swimming it also fun to watch because Michael Phelps is part amphibian. Seriously.

re: music.
I’ve been listening to these people quite much lately.

Priscilla Ahn

Watch her lovely video here:

This Day & Age

(One of my favorite bands ever, I am so sad they are no longer)

re: being maid of honor.
It really is quite interesting being on the other side, planning out when to get ready, where we should do photos, who should take care of what – and my toast! Which I haven’t even started yet. And all while being moral support for the bride. I’m really looking forward to the big day (only a week to go!!)!

re: funny.
Simon’s Cat

re: inspiration.
01 :: This Polaroid Project. Polaroids are so real, and I’m so sad that they’re going away. They say that they’re making a “digital” version of the instant camera, but it’s not the same. It’s just not the same.

02 :: This quote. It moves me.

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action. And because there is only one you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how valuable, nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.”
- Martha Graham (innovator – some may say creator – for modern dance)

03 :: I am inspired daily, and dream everyday. I post them in real time on my tumblr.

re: so you think you can dance.
I’m happy for Joshua – I knew a hip hop dancer would win this year, and glad to see it’s someone who does have a lot of versatility. ;) And OMG can I say that I spazzed when I saw Travis, Allison, Ivan and Melody (from seasons 1 & 2) back on my television, dancing? They need to create their own show, I would watch it everday :)
re: the olympics.
Yay for the Olympics! I only *just* got around to watching the artistic portion of the opening ceremonies, and all I can say is WOW. It makes someone feel good about being Chinese. lol My favorite part was actually when dancers painted on the floor – making a mountain and water painting (something I drew a lot growing) while they danced at the same time. It’s hard to explain – you just have to watch it! I actually cried – I thought it was beautiful.

re: inspiration.
01 :: This video by Sigur Ros. Some of you who went to a certain workshop this week may recognize this. ;) Thanks for showing it to me, Emily :)
Sigur Ros Glosoli from Silviu on Vimeo.
02 :: Movement.
03 :: The wind.
04 :: Being open. Maybe I shouldn’t be afraid of what comes out. What is essential is naked to the eye.

re: today?
Wow is it already Friday?? How the time has flown!

re: tumblr.
Check out my tumblr – a mish mash of random posts, images, videos, quotes and things – mostly iphone images throughout the day (in real time), and various other things that inspire me to dream daily. :) I loooove it, it’s like a cross between a twitter and regular blog. :) And so simple! Mmm :)

re: so you think you can dance.
All I have to say is WHAT?! to Chelsie leaving. I knew Mark was going but Chelsie?! And WHAT?! to Joshua taking off his braces – he looked good in his solo tonight! And is it me or are a lot of the final dances becoming somewhat forgettable now? The only routine I really remembered from Weds was Katee/Joshua Contemporary (reminded me of Allison and Ivan from Season 2 – thank you Tyce Diorio) and Chelsie/Twitch Mambo (that girl is on fire!)

re: the total solar eclipse.
It’s going to happen at 3:30 am August 1st for us west coasters, so see the live feed online. :)

re: inspiration.
The people who make the Sony commercials are geniuses. I want to dance in this: