my bamboo project

I've been writing a little bit about my bamboo project and here are some early images of the work in progress. I am super excited, but at a stand still until the following things happen: 1. I buy more paint, 2. I buy a blender, 3. You all keep pooping, wiping, and saving toilet paper rolls for me. Here's to new recycled projects... woohoo!

New pictures by me

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New pictures by me

Here are some of the things I have been checking out, looking at, and seeing through lately.

i got a new bike today

I was walking home from lunch today and ran into this bike on the street, and coudln't resist. Now I just need to get it fixed up a bit. And then I will be biking on my new baby julius.

I have a camera again.

The things in my life are getting smaller, like my cell phone, my computer, my new camera, and me. This is the year of 2000mine. Last year I worked hard to find myself, to resolve past traumas and break down old demons as well as remember all the things about myself and the people I love. With the new smaller lifestyle I lead, today I was able to go out and take some shots. Here is some visual documentation of my life and the things I love and look forward to seeing more of.

my new painting

I did this right before I left for Vermont. Also working on a bamboo forest for my bedroom made up of toilet paper rolls and handmade paper leaves. This bamboo project is on-going, look for it in future posts.

home again, home again, jiggity jig

I safely returned to Portland and the sun came out the next day. Above are the things I looked forward to seeing and some things I saw and didn't even know would exist upon my return. I was surprised to look out my window this morning and not see snow. I miss you Vermont, see you soon.

bristol bakery by myself

It sure has been a busy week... I am on my last day in Vermont, and the first free moments of alone time. I have seen all, and all have seen me, and it feels good. Each time I come back to Vermont I do the run around thing, because let's face it, I like to, but i have been going non-stop. I always want to make sure I don't miss out on all the possible reconnections. Today was a meeting with the girls who I travelled to Ghana with; Courtney, Claire, and myself visited, with special guest appearances from Claire's week old baby, and her baby's daddy, both of which are adorable. So as I sit at the Bristol Bakery, blogging, drinking coffee, and taking photos of myself to properly document how I look, I am able to stop and think of all the things I've done this week, and fully understand why it seems like I just got here. I look forward to Portland in my near future, going back to work seems nice, having a routine again, seeing my love, and getting the ball rolling on signing the lease to my house, but I will miss Ty crawling into bed with me at 6:30 in the morning, Garrett's smiling face, conversations with Zarabeth about organic/sustainable food options, Chris's zen mode, my father's shorts, and my mother's open-caring heart. See you soon Vermont, here I come Portland.

new york in a flash part deux

More photos from New York... killed time in the Met on friday, delightfully quiet by myself. Hoping these photos will inspire some of my upcoming projects and new ideas. Really enjoyed all the african/native american arts with the bead work, and the spirits, masks, and feathers.

new york in a flash

My camera got lifted from yar house on New Years Eve. I am currently on the east coast, sans camera, which is kind of fun... I feel similarly to when my computer died, a little sad, but sort of free. I tried this new thing, where I emailed myself photos from my phone. I was in New York visiting some friends, and snapped some shots. The east coast is absolutely frigid, and although it has been delightful to see friends and family, I remember one of the reasons why I like Portland so much.