Taken on Wednesday as part of the color self portrait assignment, I realized that this time in 2004, I was heading to Texas to be with Banky Jane for the last time.
Wednesday, June 29
Saturday, June 25
Friday, June 24
Would you stop for Blue Eyes?
This evening we went for a walk with the dogs in the Navy Yard, the on-location spot for filming Scorcese's "The Departed." I said, I wonder if we'll spot Jack or Matt. Don said, no, it's probably going to be Leo. So he kept walking and I thought I would, too. But curiosity made me stop just as he came out of his trailor to get in his "gitaway car." Someone shouted, "Leo, how 'bout an autograph?" and Leo looked up... right at me and Hank this time... and raised his hand high over his head in a wave, a motion I could only mimic. Cares and all coolness thrown to the wind. Still, I think he loves me and I know he wondered if I was carrying his baby. I've heard all stars think that when they see a pregnant woman.
Thursday, June 23
Help me, I'm addicted...
help me, I'm addicted
So late last night I figured out how to post pictures to my blog and now... 12 hours later, I can't stop. But I must stop. I must get on with my homework. Take the dogs for a walk. Eat my vitamins and so much more!
Pictures make the world go around and I just love it!
So late last night I figured out how to post pictures to my blog and now... 12 hours later, I can't stop. But I must stop. I must get on with my homework. Take the dogs for a walk. Eat my vitamins and so much more!
Pictures make the world go around and I just love it!
Wednesday, June 22
Me and Jack.
fire up, buttercup
Well, well, well, what do you know? I learned something new today and can now start adding pictures to my blog. Thanks to Sally cat for publishing my blog and spurrin' me into action to get on the band wagon. I thought I was anonymous. ;-)
Today Don and I went to the Stone Zoo to see a mess of stinky monkeys, 50 flamingos, one growly leopard and two cougars (Go, Cougs!), two bald eagles, one horned owl and one very prickly porcupine. All in all it was a good hour at the zoo... never mind we spent the most time waiting at the Safari Grill for the most delicious mustard covered hotdog. Oh, and did I forget to mention that we saw two reindeer??? Yeah, that was sweet alright. I wanted to invite them over for dinner to partake in the "light lichen" on our living room walls.
Pregnancy makes me lose my brain. I can spend 30 minutes shopping for just the right thing only to end up picking up the wrong size and style in the last 30 seconds. Of course, the item is non-returnable. Joy of wasted money.
I love starbucks, nevermind what Robyn says.
Rosa Jane feels seriously similar to what it must be like to carry the alien from the movie V. I feel like my entire belly might end up on the floor with her somersaults.
Yesterday, after class and getting a motherload of a photo assignment I've yet to do before Friday, I took the boat home. Ten trailers lined the entire wharf and I wondered to myself if the circus was in town. Just as I was walking past the second trailer on my right, the one and only JACK NICHOLSON walks out with shaggy disarrayed gray hair and wearing a leopard robe like thing with pink satin trim. He's in town working on the new Martin Scorcese film: The Departed. http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0407887/
Need I say he looked right at me and we shared a special moment?
Of course we did. That's just how lucky I am.
Color Homework: Dig up and bring to class best color photo ever taken (digital doesn't count). Next write up proposal for final project. Finally take two rolls of film based on write up. Bring developed negs to class to start printing on Friday. Damn, this class moves quickly! I'm thinking of doing more self portraits, since my assignment on that topic didn't turn out too great, I'd really like to master the document of pregnancy. It's all I can think about... that and "excuse me, ma'm, but do you like your stroller?"
Go Bears, beat Bevo.
Well, well, well, what do you know? I learned something new today and can now start adding pictures to my blog. Thanks to Sally cat for publishing my blog and spurrin' me into action to get on the band wagon. I thought I was anonymous. ;-)
Today Don and I went to the Stone Zoo to see a mess of stinky monkeys, 50 flamingos, one growly leopard and two cougars (Go, Cougs!), two bald eagles, one horned owl and one very prickly porcupine. All in all it was a good hour at the zoo... never mind we spent the most time waiting at the Safari Grill for the most delicious mustard covered hotdog. Oh, and did I forget to mention that we saw two reindeer??? Yeah, that was sweet alright. I wanted to invite them over for dinner to partake in the "light lichen" on our living room walls.
Pregnancy makes me lose my brain. I can spend 30 minutes shopping for just the right thing only to end up picking up the wrong size and style in the last 30 seconds. Of course, the item is non-returnable. Joy of wasted money.
I love starbucks, nevermind what Robyn says.
Rosa Jane feels seriously similar to what it must be like to carry the alien from the movie V. I feel like my entire belly might end up on the floor with her somersaults.
Yesterday, after class and getting a motherload of a photo assignment I've yet to do before Friday, I took the boat home. Ten trailers lined the entire wharf and I wondered to myself if the circus was in town. Just as I was walking past the second trailer on my right, the one and only JACK NICHOLSON walks out with shaggy disarrayed gray hair and wearing a leopard robe like thing with pink satin trim. He's in town working on the new Martin Scorcese film: The Departed. http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0407887/
Need I say he looked right at me and we shared a special moment?
Of course we did. That's just how lucky I am.
Color Homework: Dig up and bring to class best color photo ever taken (digital doesn't count). Next write up proposal for final project. Finally take two rolls of film based on write up. Bring developed negs to class to start printing on Friday. Damn, this class moves quickly! I'm thinking of doing more self portraits, since my assignment on that topic didn't turn out too great, I'd really like to master the document of pregnancy. It's all I can think about... that and "excuse me, ma'm, but do you like your stroller?"
Go Bears, beat Bevo.
Monday, June 13
My Crib & Counting Blessings
fire up, buttercup
These last few days have been smotheringly hot but oh-so-fun with my monkey! We shop and laugh and poke fun and I just don't think anybody at these baby stores is having as much fun as we are. I'm very, very lucky. I've been so impressed by my husband. He's been such a champ and good mate despite a work situation that is less than desirable. These days together have been wonderful. I think it's a really good sign and true blessing to have such a mate beside me. I get so overwhelmed in these stupid baby stores with all these stupid decisions... things that I don't really want to care about, but the price points force me to care. Don makes me laugh. What a gift!
My dad found a medical convention in Beantown and so both M&D will be coming up during the 9th of July. We're going to have our baby shower during that time, too. So we're trying to decide if couples should come or if that would be just too painfully boring for the guys.
Today was pay day for some photo work I did and boy does that feel great!
Little RJ keeps on a-kickin' and I get such a pleasure out of that. I get a little worried when I don't feel her every now and then. All of this is a blessing and I'm very thankful for it all.
These last few days have been smotheringly hot but oh-so-fun with my monkey! We shop and laugh and poke fun and I just don't think anybody at these baby stores is having as much fun as we are. I'm very, very lucky. I've been so impressed by my husband. He's been such a champ and good mate despite a work situation that is less than desirable. These days together have been wonderful. I think it's a really good sign and true blessing to have such a mate beside me. I get so overwhelmed in these stupid baby stores with all these stupid decisions... things that I don't really want to care about, but the price points force me to care. Don makes me laugh. What a gift!
My dad found a medical convention in Beantown and so both M&D will be coming up during the 9th of July. We're going to have our baby shower during that time, too. So we're trying to decide if couples should come or if that would be just too painfully boring for the guys.
Today was pay day for some photo work I did and boy does that feel great!
Little RJ keeps on a-kickin' and I get such a pleasure out of that. I get a little worried when I don't feel her every now and then. All of this is a blessing and I'm very thankful for it all.
Thursday, June 9
Sunday, June 5
The Next Chapter
fire up, buttercup: the next chapter
Sunny and warm finally, but Spring definitely seems to have missed us and Summer is now here. WELCOME!!
I spent the morning with the Koh family -- photographing young Sara and Scotty playing at the playground and around various spots in Beantown. It was lots of fun. The kids were beautiful and smart and giggly and happy. The Kohs are moving back to sunny LA at the end of the month and I'm happy to document a little of their lives here.
In the afternoon, Don and I took a sunny roadtrip north to Saco Maine to celebrate our nieces high school graduation. We got to hang out on their high-ceiling porch and even were able to climb amongst the trees in their tree house. JOY! I do love being high up and it was fun to imagine all the playing that the girls must have shared up there. Call me a sentimental, I really don't care.
I'm starting to really show now and people are asking when I'm due without my saying anything first. I'm relieved... I so don't want to just look fat.
I love being with family and it was fun to see the Rich family in their element. Katie's getting all growed up and soon will be heading off to DC for her next chapter.
I always knew 2005 would be a great year. Every day seems to get better. Don't let worrisome donr get to you or make you think contrary. Things will work out, I just know it.
We had brunch this morning with our friends Holly and Scott. In a little bit I'm headed over to the navy yard for a little bridal shower action for Cathy and then this evening is full of more photography of the Koh's at Harvard. A busy day indeed!
Sunny and warm finally, but Spring definitely seems to have missed us and Summer is now here. WELCOME!!
I spent the morning with the Koh family -- photographing young Sara and Scotty playing at the playground and around various spots in Beantown. It was lots of fun. The kids were beautiful and smart and giggly and happy. The Kohs are moving back to sunny LA at the end of the month and I'm happy to document a little of their lives here.
In the afternoon, Don and I took a sunny roadtrip north to Saco Maine to celebrate our nieces high school graduation. We got to hang out on their high-ceiling porch and even were able to climb amongst the trees in their tree house. JOY! I do love being high up and it was fun to imagine all the playing that the girls must have shared up there. Call me a sentimental, I really don't care.
I'm starting to really show now and people are asking when I'm due without my saying anything first. I'm relieved... I so don't want to just look fat.
I love being with family and it was fun to see the Rich family in their element. Katie's getting all growed up and soon will be heading off to DC for her next chapter.
I always knew 2005 would be a great year. Every day seems to get better. Don't let worrisome donr get to you or make you think contrary. Things will work out, I just know it.
We had brunch this morning with our friends Holly and Scott. In a little bit I'm headed over to the navy yard for a little bridal shower action for Cathy and then this evening is full of more photography of the Koh's at Harvard. A busy day indeed!
Saturday, June 4
Friday, June 3
Bittersweet Graduation
fire up, buttercup
Tonight I herded 75 cats into alphabetical order and it was surprisingly fun, despite not knowing a single one of them -- at least by first and last name. The ceremony itself was incredibly poignant and sweet and I was really impressed by NESOP. Oh holy cow, they can pull off something really nice. It made me a little sad that I won't be able to go through all that, but I know as I've always known that NESOP is not the end all be all. Just because these kids have graduated doesn't make them stellar photographers. It doesn't make them successful. That will be proven later. Andrea Modica spoke and I decided I love her work. Check it out at www.andreamodica.com.
I was disappointed in some of the student digital work. You could just tell it was digitally printed. I don't know if that had more to do with the equipment used, or just the handler at the computer -- like maybe they didn't use the right resolution, etc. Hard to say... but it was pretty clearly stuff that was hard to miss on a 30x30 print. I don't want to print anything that's gonna look shoddy.
My kindred spirit, Marty, and sidekick, Adalaide, gave me good info for the summer classes. I've decided just to take the General Color class two days a week -- Tues. and Fridays. I'm relieved not to be in school 4 days a week. Summer is the best time to be in Boston.
Seacia never ceases to be a crack up. She's sure to point out that of course, she will be around next year so she can take whatever classes she wants. She doesn't have the pressure to take both the digital and color at the same time. Clearly she's not pregnant.
Still despite all the info I now have about both classes, I still wanted to get them out of the way before baby. I wanted someone teach it to me instead of having to teach myself. I need to get over that right away. So that's top of my list.
I feel Baby Rosa Jane move a lot now with more force and I just get so excited. I've decided there's no time to worry about stuff. I think that's always been my life's mantra, it just seems it is ever so important now. What good will it do to worry about stuff that hasn't even happened yet, or what might happen to RJ in the 6th grade. It's just ridiculous. She'll be her own person and I'm just so thrilled that I'll get to spend time with her -- a little bit of Don and me -- but totally different. Or maybe not, we'll just have to see how it all turns out.
Texans all jest to one another about how important it is to be NATIVE. Don has overheard some of these conversations and feels like he's the bad guy. I've tried to tell him it's just a joke, but he's sensitive now. I just have this gut feeling it's all going to work out. I know he's stressed about it and I wish that I could do more for him. But he's such a talented, brilliant man and I know he'll find the perfect job. It just takes time for that match to happen. I'm patient and have faith.
Rosa Jane agrees.
LOVE!
Tonight I herded 75 cats into alphabetical order and it was surprisingly fun, despite not knowing a single one of them -- at least by first and last name. The ceremony itself was incredibly poignant and sweet and I was really impressed by NESOP. Oh holy cow, they can pull off something really nice. It made me a little sad that I won't be able to go through all that, but I know as I've always known that NESOP is not the end all be all. Just because these kids have graduated doesn't make them stellar photographers. It doesn't make them successful. That will be proven later. Andrea Modica spoke and I decided I love her work. Check it out at www.andreamodica.com.
I was disappointed in some of the student digital work. You could just tell it was digitally printed. I don't know if that had more to do with the equipment used, or just the handler at the computer -- like maybe they didn't use the right resolution, etc. Hard to say... but it was pretty clearly stuff that was hard to miss on a 30x30 print. I don't want to print anything that's gonna look shoddy.
My kindred spirit, Marty, and sidekick, Adalaide, gave me good info for the summer classes. I've decided just to take the General Color class two days a week -- Tues. and Fridays. I'm relieved not to be in school 4 days a week. Summer is the best time to be in Boston.
Seacia never ceases to be a crack up. She's sure to point out that of course, she will be around next year so she can take whatever classes she wants. She doesn't have the pressure to take both the digital and color at the same time. Clearly she's not pregnant.
Still despite all the info I now have about both classes, I still wanted to get them out of the way before baby. I wanted someone teach it to me instead of having to teach myself. I need to get over that right away. So that's top of my list.
I feel Baby Rosa Jane move a lot now with more force and I just get so excited. I've decided there's no time to worry about stuff. I think that's always been my life's mantra, it just seems it is ever so important now. What good will it do to worry about stuff that hasn't even happened yet, or what might happen to RJ in the 6th grade. It's just ridiculous. She'll be her own person and I'm just so thrilled that I'll get to spend time with her -- a little bit of Don and me -- but totally different. Or maybe not, we'll just have to see how it all turns out.
Texans all jest to one another about how important it is to be NATIVE. Don has overheard some of these conversations and feels like he's the bad guy. I've tried to tell him it's just a joke, but he's sensitive now. I just have this gut feeling it's all going to work out. I know he's stressed about it and I wish that I could do more for him. But he's such a talented, brilliant man and I know he'll find the perfect job. It just takes time for that match to happen. I'm patient and have faith.
Rosa Jane agrees.
LOVE!
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