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Watch

I stopped wearing watches a very long time ago. I think it was a combination of things. The battery ran out and I was lazy, I didn't appreciate watch tan lines, I have a cell phone.. The list goes on. However, I was perusing a magazine the other day and fell in love.


So I got it. There. It's a serious "boyfriend" watch, I know. I've never really liked girly ones, so..

Films!

This week is shaping up so much better than the last. I'm definitely less stressed out. I've actually been able to just sit back and watch really great stuff -despite seeing SALT.

I finally saw VOLVER.



I don't know why I hadn't seen it before. It was really great, really really great. You know, I think I can get lost more in Penelope Cruz's acting when she does it in Spanish. It makes her not so exotic and easier to understand... which makes me stop my hateration.

I also saw A Single Man, by Tom Ford.



Just the fact that Tom Ford was involved (he directed), and that it starred Colin Firth was enough. But you know it was really really really really awesome. It's sad, what I like to call Mad Men sad. Which means it's sad but good and kind of makes you think. I totally recommend it to anyone and everyone. Yes, it is about a gay man "technically" but the film does suuuch a good job of transcending sexual orientation, to make it about the actual relationship,and loss (in general) that it just speaks to the person. You know? Mr. Ford did an awesome job. And THE CLOTHING, and THE SETS! and THE FILM TEMPERATURE. It is totally a work of art. Like FOR REAL. WATCH IT.

Next up on my list is The House of the Devil.


It was made last year and is supposedly a throwback to the 60's and 70's type of horror films. Think, Rosemary's Baby. I found the info on Tumblr and was totally intrigued, so, I must watch!

In unfortunate news, I hate to inform that there will be a Paranormal Activity 2. Yes. Sucks. I hate it when they do this. A really really great low budget film comes along that makes it big and suddenly Hollywood is on the bandwagon to ruin it by making tons of sequels. This new one involves a young family (from what I can gather) with a dog and a baby. Whatever. I don't think I'll watch this.

Palm Beach Zoo

Spent the day at West Palm.

heeeeee...

PEONIES!

Finally! they're in season! I love whole foods for having these!

Summer Garden

I've managed to not kill the plants I planted this spring! The Lavender is blooming, the mint is healthier, the basil is robust and the sage is strong! I am feeling quite accomplished. If only my lemon balm would stop being so sluggish...


If I am successful, then when I have more space and time I'll try my hand at veggies. But that is soo far off.

AAAACK Pictures!!

This was right under the restaurant we went to on the 4th of July




Grayson Park!



Old gas station



My future summer home

Baaack!

I'm back from my mountain escapade! It was fantastic! I loved it so much that as soon as I make enough money for a summer house I want to have one there, or in some rural forested area. The weather was lovely, the air was different, there were animals everywhere and people were actually -NICE. It really puts things in perspective when you can slow down the frantic pace. I also saw fireflies for the first time!! Mesmerizing! I took tons of pictures, but only managed to edit four since we got in at 7am Tuesday, and I had class at 9am. We drove 14 hours, I did not rest. I havent really been able to rest tho, since I started the crazy Hero's quarter at school. It's crazy but it's been greaaat! My team won the class challenge! wooo!! not bad for concepting/researching/comping in two days. This quarter I will be burning the candle at both ends, but it's gonna be gooooood!!

Lightroom!

I got myself lightroom 3! wooo! I had my doubts (I mean, what's better than photoshop?) But man was I wrong! While photoshop is an amazing tool, lightroom is all pictures, all the time. Editing/Processing is so fantastic! I love it! I don't think I'll ever go back to process in photoshop again! Awesome!