Did you know that the Los Angeles Times hosts a Travel show every year?
I didn’t …. until this year.
It was incredibly crowded and busy, and full of people trying to sell you things. But SO INTERESTING.
There was snorkeling and lassoing and surf lessons and golfing. There was an old greek man giving away alcohol and a booth where you could have your photo taken in cowboy or indian garb. There was an African musician. There were 2 (2!) booths giving away massages.
And piles and piles of paper with pretty photos, …

The power of Super 8 film – I would love to know how to use one of those cameras
Michelle’s bday is this weekend! She’s coming out to CA (like last year)
currently in love with Sandra Juto’s photography
oh my goodness … too cute
I find the computer-centered culture shift (in the western world) over the last 10-20 years fascinating. Exhibit A
how to be idle this weekend
I’ve saved all my high-school t-shirts (choir, drama, speech, etc) with the plan to make them into a quilt one day. It’s probably more realistic for me …

I bet you’re all wondering what we’re still doing in this tiny apartment and when we’re going to be tired of it.
Done. Tired of it.
Here’s the latest update in our house-hunting adventure.
As of June 14 when we moved into our current place we had about enough for a decent downpayment (about 10%) in savings for the house.
My grand plan was to spend the next 6-9months furiously saving $$ so we had another several thousand.
Using the base as a down payment and also having enough saved for closing costs and some …

My dear friend. My daily companion. My source of (almost) everything I know.
It’s a sad day. I regret to announce that I have lost my iPod.
I mean *ahem* OUR iPod.
You see, this dear little piece of hardware was a wedding gift from some sweet friends.
(yes, that does mean it’s kind of old for iPod standards)
I don’t how I can ever replace you ….

P.S. Images from my partial 365 Project. As a whole, that set tells a cool story about our life last year. I think I might try it …

I woke up this morning and cursed the heavens.
I was supposed to do a super fun (Amy-styled) photo shoot with Angela. Wednesday night we looked at the forecast and there was an 80% chance of rain on Saturday.
Sad, but I needed to postpone the photo shoot.
It involved several factors that just would NOT work in the rain. Can’t tell you more just yet.
And then today, Saturday, I woke up and it was sunny! SUNNY!
It’s not supposed to be SUNNY! I canceled my photos!!!! Curses!
Luckily (or not, depending on your p.o.v.) …