A few years ago my brother sent me these albums as an early Christmas gift. (Thanks David!) Ever since, it’s the only Christmas music I’ve really enjoyed. If you haven’t listened to Sufjan Steven’s Christmas album, you should
Author Archives:
Taken for one of my photography classes.
I am in the library trying not to go crazy. I’ve been working on a book review for most of the day. Yes, on a Saturday! There are several other projects I have to do by Tuesday and I’ll be extra thankful for Thanksgiving this year!
The college I go to is surrounded by cornfields. There is a small town, and not much else so we make our own fun. One tradition we have is pick-a-dates. It’s basically a non-romantic date. Previous pick-a-dates have included: photo scavenger-hunt, drive-in movie, broomball, pumpkins and shot-guns, and going to the speedway.
A few weekends ago we went to the Johnny Appleseed festival. It was quite fun. Here are some of the highlights:
– a historical village with re-enactors and campsites.
– seeing Abe Lincoln (he disappeared before we could get a picture with him)
– sharing apple petals, a bag of apples, apple cider, cookies, honey sticks, and glass bottles
filled with lemonade and root beer.
– walking around, laughing, people watching, and talking.
– doing the typical midwest college (or high school) thing by going to Steak and Shake.
This is me (blue shirt) and my friend Rachelle with our dates. We both went with guys who were with us in Ireland. It was one of my favorite pick-a-dates so far!
These past two weeks have been non-stop. Catching up with friends, classes, organizing, meeting people, reading for classes, rummage sale-ing, sweating, laughing, etc. It’s weird being here. A lot is different around campus and one of my best friends graduated last year and I miss her a lot. Last weekend was the annual town rummage sale. My wing went with our brother floor and had pancakes first. It was such a great day… wonderful weather, the best yard sale find I’ve ever had, and spending time with new and old friends.
My favorite yard sale find ever. For $3.00 flash and flash bulbs included. I was so excited that I almost hugged the lady who sold it to me
A rough shot through the viewfinder. A macro lens would be so helpful. I’m in an experimental photography class this semester so this camera will most definitely be used. I plan on making something to fit over the viewfinder to block glare.
In an Irish accent the word ‘film’ is pronounced ‘fillum.’ It was one of my favorite words to hear in Ireland. Anyways, a while ago I came across an album of photographs I took when my love of photography was just beginning. They were taken on my mom’s old film camera. Looking through them, I remember taking pictures simply because I enjoyed it. It was a peaceful and calming break from everyday life. So here are a few…
