unruly things

he dubs himself, “the world’s laziest photographer”. honestly, if laziness could get me shots like this and this or this, I’d attempt to be lazy more often. ever since I discovered Nick Burns, aka Soda O, on flickr, I tend to go back to view his photos when I need a pick me up. the softness. the superb quality. the color. and the way he photographs her. it’s like watching a heartwarming movie, when after the characters fall in love and kiss at the end, you have that sense of elation for hours after. Nick’s photos do that to me.

it’s friday.
so, in my world, that doesn’t really mean much, seeing I have to work at 9:30 tomorrow morning. the joy of retail: working on the weekends. but, it does mean that it’s another day closer to dlb returning home, he’s in Idaho again, and another day closer to seeing my dad! my dad, who lives in the Philippines, is coming to the states next week for my cousin’s wedding in California. and I’m super excited, I haven’t seen him since my college graduation, over three years ago.

wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! it’ll be a quiet one around here.

I am no longer in the ranks of the unemployed. I’ve officially been given a job offer. my first day is Monday and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I’m excited about actually starting my life here in Portland. I’ve felt as though I’ve been here, but I haven’t felt yet like I lived here.
I still have Florida tags on my car.
I still have a Florida driver’s license.

and… I didn’t have a real job.

I’m pleased as punch for my new job. I like the people I’ll be working with and I hope dearly that it’s not another ISM disaster!

so, on another note, I’ve decided rather than trotting around town, shopping without “shopping”, I’d take today to be productive. I’ve got things I need to be working on that I’ve been putting off for some time now. besides, it’s a little overcast this morning. I couldn’t help myself on those gorgeous sunny days we’d had this week. I needed to escape the apartment!

I’m off to be productive and creative and happy.
{image from curious bird}

while looking through my previous blog archive, the blog I had before blogger, I came across this post. it’s back when I really wrote what was on my mind. and I like it.

“I wish, I WISH, I could be somewhere that the leaves turn all colors of orange, red, and yellow. I’ve never lived anywhere that I got to really experience it, but fall has always been my favorite season. I love walking outside on a fall morning and breathing in the cool, fresh air. I love the feeling of the air getting cooler. it actually makes me want to go to the gym tomorrow morning….since I punked out this morning. or maybe even a brisk run on bayshore.

fall gives us a chance to renew. we play all summer, then fall comes around and we shed old ghosts and emotions. during the winter, we hibernate and work on all the things that we intend to change come the new year. as the leaves begin to grow, spring brings a fresh outlook on life with the sight of baby green leaves and new flowers.

not that I want to sound completely gay, but I think about things like this. especially when I can’t get myself out of bed in the morning. so…maybe I’ll see what I can do, especially with anticipation of the cold air. it wakes me up.”

guyamas sonora – beirut
anna lee – someone still loves you boris yeltsin
how it ends – devotchka
white tooth man – iron & wine
boo – pinback
grin and bear – lali puna
just – radiohead
gone for good – the shins
chicago – sufjan stevens
tiny vessels – death cab for cutie
love & liberte – gipsy kings
crosses – jose gonzalez
lake michigan – rogue wave
tables and chairs – andrew bird

{frequenting my ipod lately.}

I ducked into this little shop yesterday afternoon to get out of the heat, and found the most delightful clothing. Seaplane, founded by house designers Kathryn Towers and Holly Stalder, has become one of the most progressive independent design collectives on the west coast. check out the beautiful unnatural history here.
{images from seaplane}

white.
peaceful. fresh. clean.
blue-gray.
photographs.
envy.
{images from mal}

I’m waiting:
for my pizza dough to rise.
for dlb to call me back.
to hear from my prospective 9-5.
for next Wednesday.

I’m listening:
au4 – of dreams

I’m loving:
sweater dresses.
milk eggs vodka.
this color.

I’m flipping:
through my neglected September issue of Country Living.

I’m hoping:
everyone had a lovely Monday. mine has felt oddly more like Friday. but it was a good one.

I’m tired. my feet hurt. and I’ve been shoe shopping. I need a new pair of shoes. maybe a couple pairs of shoes, black, for work. I got a part-time job, to keep me busy, though it involves lots of standing on my feet and walking around on hardwood floors. so, I’ll need some new shoes, comfortable, nothing too fancy, nothing too high heeled.
Piperlime, a fresh shoe shop for Gap Inc., is exactly that: fresh. I always thought Zappos was the best online shoe source, but Piperlime may have out done them. with hot styles and brands, Piperlime is an excellent source, whether you’re looking for a hot pair of boots to go with that new demin knee length skirt, a sweet pair of ballet flats for those sweater knit dresses, or a new pair of peep toe pumps for nights out on the town.
I like these flats.
{images from piperlime}