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August 22, 2007 Leave a Comment

Wedding photos and a possible Project Runway challenge

As promised, here are photos of me all gussied up for my brother's wedding two weekends ago. I was waiting for the professional pictures to come back, but they haven't turned up yet so I'll just show you my shaky, handheld photography in questionable lighting. The one on the left was taken outside in front... [Read More]

July 31, 2007 Leave a Comment

I bike it like that

While I was in Chicago, Kathleen tried to kill me. This is Kathleen: Kathleen was the homicidal bicycle I was assigned on Bobby's Bike Hike, an otherwise awesome bike tour through Chicago. I thought about the boat tour or the highly recommended architectural tour, but when I saw an ad on the hostel's bulletin board... [Read More]

February 21, 2006 Leave a Comment

Filters

As I go through life, I've noticed I acquire and lose certain filters. And I'm not talking about a coffee maker or a fish tank here. Think more metaphorical. The things happening in your life, be it your job or losing weight or a new hobby, really shape the way you look at the world.... [Read More]

January 3, 2006 Leave a Comment

Getting Used to Things

There's a box of clothing patterns sitting next to my desk that's been there for weeks. My mom dropped it off for me when I told her I wanted to learn to sew. Much like cooking, it's a lost art I'd like to launch a search and rescue mission for. Because I didn't dive into... [Read More]