Golden Afternoon

It's that time again, yes summer (well close enough), and one of my favorite things about it is obviously the flowers. Combine that with my passion of photography and you get this. All blooms without the bugs! Lucky.

Breakfast of Champions

Why is it the moment school lets out we find ourselves actually yearning to write? Of course, then again maybe it's just me and my need to be ironic. Lets face it, if I'm not stressed I'm bored and I've yet to find that peaceful middle ground...but I'm gaining on it.

So if you haven't gathered, I'm through with the latest semester of college and not stepping foot on campus again till the fall, and it feels quite good if I do say so myself. I've officially got a year under my belt which still seems strange to me. I have yet to really grasp this concept. Sometimes it doesn't feel that long and sometimes it feels ages longer than its really been.

So what have I been doing all this time? Frankly your guess is as good as mine. That's partly due to the fact I have a terrible memory and partly because it's obvious- work work and more work. But now that coursework is over life's become much simpler. A perfect evening involves setting back and listening to the likes of Wolfmother or perhaps spinning something on the record player while enjoying a glass of cranberry apple juice (keep it classy!). Or snuggling up with a good book like my current read which happens to be Break on Through: The Life and Death of Jim Morrison. Maybe not a classic, but it should be.

So yeah, I may not have anything to say but that never stopped me before. Thought I would leave you with a picture of my latest work- a cross-stitched Audrey Hepburn because I never came across a breakfast at Tiffany's I didn't like (and that's saying a lot considering I'm not one for breakfast foods). ;)

U2 Sang it Best....

Wow, it's been too long...technically an entire year! My blog post bidding farewell to 2008 and welcoming 2009 seems like mere days ago. I don't care if it's supposedly set, time is indeed going faster than it used to! That or my persistence of memory has, thanks a lot Dali!

In all seriousness Happy New Year. A new century, can you believe it? If the Aztecs were right then I'm proud to say it's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine! I've got a brand new outlook to go with the times, and I'm excited. All I ask of this year: Don't pass me by, don't make me cry. It may be a Beatles song, but it sounds good enough to me. I see some (hopefully) interesting things coming my way this year. Now if I just ever make it out of the house I'll have a great start! School is already stressful, my classes may well require everything I've got this semester. I felt bad for playing it lazy over Christmas break, now I realise I was only doing myself a favor. However, I'll only let such subjects of math and science get me down so far. College comes with coffee shops, and I'm taking full advantage! So here's to all-nighters in vain, facebook chat when we least expect it, unknowingly super gluing things to our hands, and having a blast in the quirkiest of occasions! Happy 2010 baby!

Halloween Highlight

Back to the holiday at hand....let the decorating begin! And the scare fests for that matter.

Something about all this hocus pocus gets my bones rattlin' and my blood boilin' for some good ol' Hallow's Eve celebrations. And the candy corn's not too deceiving either. =P

Just Like Honey

It's been Fall for a while now. And Autumn is my personal favorite. The leaves changing, carving pumpkins, horror movie marathons, Halloween decorations and costumes to look forward to, Thanksgiving and parades, tons of amazing (and seasonal) food and candy, and that in between and quite perfect weather.

That being said...I would like to reflect on Summer for a moment. It's equally amusing at times...that vacation for starters. And decent weather (give or take those dreadful scorchers), ice cream, and short shorts. Most though, I want to reflect through pictures, because I've included the other seasons in terms of snapshots and I don't want anyone to feel left out:

And what says summer more than flowers, insects, and produce?

-It's Hard to Say Who You Are These Days-

Well it's been quite some time since I've been here. Last time I was rather stressed about college starting and now it's well under way. And I must say I'm quite enjoying it. It's not really that different- I go to class, and I come home. The hours are crazier...but the friendships remain, and the coffee is definitely better! The library is relaxing, the people are (somewhat) nice...at least the ones who matter are. The rain is glorifying. =] My classes aren't that difficult. Time consuming would be the best way to explain them, sure I'm busy but I always have been. I'm used to it after twelve years of pushing myself as hard as I could without completely losing it. Hell, maybe I have completely lost it, but if that means changing my mind and enjoying life by taking it on one day at a time then maybe it's well worth it. I'm happy...and I'M LISTENING TO MEATLOAF! *Epic power ballad singing*....these really are the days that never end. Maybe what they say is true...maybe college will be the best years of my life. I hope so, cause high school (overall) was a blast!

A Day in the Life (In Another Land)

It's Summer, the season of shorts, Popsicles, slip-n-slides and sunshine. Sounds perfect doesn't it? Well, not particularly. You see if you're a high school graduate whose days are numbered until you start the unforeseen world of college life, then summer vacation could mean one of stress and separation. I'm trying to make the most of my time before the chaos starts up, but to tell the truth I'm not doing anything special. I'm setting around the house and I still feel stressed. Summer vacation really means more free time to think...and with my thoughts comes anxiety. Most of it is probably for no reason, I mean I'm not even leaving home. Nope, I'm staying nice and cozy in my own room with college less than a fifteen minute drive away...but it could be Antarctica for all I care, cause I can only think cold thoughts. Thoughts not even psychedelic rock from the free spirited 60s could ward away. I know it's not San Francisco but I'd just as soon show up with flowers in my hair hoping to meet some gentle people there. It's not the people, most of my friends are coming with me on this noble quest, it's not really even the (quite typical) classes....I'm not sure why I'm getting myself so worked up about it, but I am. I guess it's the thought of all these changes happening all at once and 'Pushin' Too Hard'. But the time has come today to live and let live. And when I do take my magic carpet ride to college in August, I vow that I will NOT have a psychotic reaction. Yes, when my strawberry alarm clock rings for class awaiting I will go with ease. I will look forward to the kaleidoscope of change and diversity in front of me, and get by with a little help from my friends. I simply had to much to dream last night, but I certainly won't be feeling like I'm fixin' to die by the time this sea of madness rolls around. I may not be experienced just yet, but these things take time and I'm sure that in time they shall come (and come to pass). Wow, I guess it really does help to vent. So, that's all for now. And for all of you who picked up on all the 60s music (and bands) I dropped, give yourself a hand. =]