A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed. - Ansel Adams

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

I am now a 30 year old kid...



I turned 30 on Thursday, June 10th. To make the inevitable event a little more bearable I climbed to the top of Mount Evans to stand on top of the world.

{as a side note many of my new friends believed me to be no older than 25 until I was ratted out by a pesky nosey-nelly}

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Random facts about me.

1. I was a Girl Scout in elementary school and my mom was one of our leaders. I went to camp every summer and the first year I was old enough to join the outside camping group I lost my mosquito net and woke up with over 100 bites.
2. When I was small I used to think that married actors wore wax lips in kissing scenes because you wouldn't really want to kiss someone other than your husband or wife. I truly believed this with all my heart and was very distraught when I found out otherwise a few years later.
3. When I am starting to get sick one of my eyelids starts to droop a little.
4. I like learning.
5. I danced through my freshman year of college.
6. I am a dietitian. At the time, I didn't know the name of the profession but my senior year of high school I decided I wanted to do something in nutrition. After Basic Nutrition my first year of college I was for sure it was what I wanted to do. However, during my internship I became disheartened when I first learned what was really involved with being a clinical RD. I spent my entire day talking to people about their poo and even witnessed a few flashing grandpas.
7. I still watch cartoons and probably always will.
8. I love everything about autumn (don't think I have said that enough). The smell, the feel of the air, football games, the colors of the world, the start of the holiday season...
9. I want to be a photographer. I love to be able to capture candid moments in person's life.
10. I have cried at every wedding I have been to but one.
11. I gave up red meat for 3+ years while in college but one bite of steak during grad school ended it.
12. I was born in Stillwater. I love Stillwater.
13. I found out Santa and the Tooth Fairy weren't real at the same time and was equally upset.
14. I like cuddling and foot rubs.
15. I am growing tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, blackberries and squash in my backyard. I want to grow eggplant, onions, garlic, carrots, watermelon, pumpkins and cantaloupe.
16. I love Spring thunderstorms, especially when sleeping. I don't mind gray, rainy days any time of the year.
17. I like cheesy 80's movies.
18. I read The Shining in 6th grade and was freaked out for weeks but it started my love for all Stephen King novels.
19. I have a broken heart.
20. I like watching shows about dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, living green, the universe, and US history.
21. I have an 80 Mage named Belladora.
22. I started recycling and "greening" my life when I found out my dad had cancer. I felt like it was the only thing I could personally do besides pray.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Last good episode of The Office.



The writers did an incredible job writing this episode. I was sure they would write their wedding in some predictable, boring way but this brought me to tears and I completely loved it. However, since this episode all the new shows have been pretty much crap and Pam is back to her unlikable self. Boo.

Friday, May 28, 2010

My Favorite Movies/Best Movies Ever Made

These are in no particular order. Although, Serendipity and Pride and Prejudice are tied for first closely followed by all the Harry Potter movies, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Notebook. Some listed don't really fall under favorite movies and definitely not best ever made but are movies I can watch over and over or are great just to have on in the background.

1. Serendipity
2. Pride and Prejudice
3. Harry Potter {all}
4. The Notebook
5. The Royal Tenenbaums
6. The Mummy {I just love all Egyptian history}
7. Teen Witch {I'm hot and you're not...}
8. The Hangover
9. You've Got Mail
10. Schindler's List
11. Star Wars
12. Back to the Future
13. The Shining
14. Grey Gardens
15. Overboard
16. American Beauty
17. Caddy Shack
18. Crash
19. Dirty Dancing
20. The Goonies
21. Sixteen Candles
22. Big
23. Ever After
24. Halloween Town {not part of best ever made}
25. Christmas Vacation
26. Never-ending Story

good winter



this song is so beautiful. it haunts my soul.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Sunday, May 16, 2010

watching another storm roll in

Continuing My Favorites from John Mayer




"And I knew I was through, when I said I love you" - best line ever imo

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Thank You

Worst Movies Ever, IMO

1. Head Over Heels {just plain awful}
2. Because I Said So {actually painful to watch}
3. Crossroads {anything w/ BS is going to be an Epic Fail}
4. Showgirls {nothing to say about this one}
5. Daddy Day Camp {embarrassing}
6. Wild Hogs {ditto to #5 & I used to be a big Travolta fan}
7. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days {too predictable}
8. Lost in Austen {complete shit-fest}

Upcoming: Best Movies Ever List :)

Friday, May 14, 2010

it is a John Mayer kind of morning

{No Title Necessary}



I have this exact version on cd. I actually cried when I first heard this song live in Dallas.

Thursday, May 13, 2010