coalescence

speaking of… My nephew just started crawling :)

but that’s not what this post is supposed to be about. This post is to show what progress I’ve made with my FINAL PROJECT dunn dunn dunnnn (scary sound)

for my business card?

On the back is listed my address, phone, and email/website…

Last week I was on vacation in Florida, which I hoped I could make a more productive trip. It turned out to be barely productive, but a lot of fun, so it evens out. The weekend before that I spent in Chicago, with an awesome lady, and great photographer, Elise. she has a great pad,

which is in an ideal location. I got tons done, but wish I could have stayed a bit longer. A weekend trip is probably better for me anyway, that way I don’t procrastinate so much.

Next field trip needs to be to Detroit or Cleveland, both have their bonuses, one being only an hour away, the other including my family in the trip. Today I plan on being a little more productive in trying to download photomatix, and going to a custom frame shop to talk about displaying my photos in the showcase. If I can keep the framing costs under 100 that would be ideal. I’ll probably spend another 50-100 on a book, 20-40 on business cards, and 20-40 on perhaps a lemonade stand + cups. Also, soon I will get in touch with a friend that said she would help with a website….I’ll do that now!

15 min time lapse.

Were gonna do dinner and a movie! I’ll squeeze in a little web page conversation if I can…

what a bland day…

having to clean the kitchen set me off this morning, and I still haven’t fully recovered. I’m sure girls understand, and maybe this will give you guys a little insight. It’s a wild feeling being totally out of control of your emotions. I don’t want to be pissy, I don’t want to be sad, I get pissed at myself for not being able to control my irrational thoughts… I don’t get these “moods” very often, maybe like 4 times a year, but damn if they don’t ruin my whole week.

what a year!

Firstly I want to comment on the fact that I’ve gotten to spend the entire year with my favorite person I’ve ever met. A Mr. Eric Frasier has been a delight %90 of the time we spend together. the other %10 is contributed to the time he spends tickling me or drooling and farting on me… (seriously sweetheart, fucking stop) :)

I wasn’t able to visit Cleveland as much as I would have liked this year, which is surprising because it felt like I have been unemployed for most of the time (thank you Aflac) The people I love in Cleveland were however able to visit me enough which counts. The lack of presence from my own family was sufficed in some manor by Eric’s. It has been more than nice to spend time just hanging out, or going shopping with a mom. It will never be the same as my own momma, but she does buy lunch when were out! (and give good advice on clothes fitting). Eric’s family cannot however fill the space where a certain baby Matthew has filled my heart! I know he’s just the first baby in the family, and I’m sure there will be more that absorb my love and attention, but this year… he has it all! I don’t think anyone could ask for a better nephew, I understand he will grow up into a little brat (we’ve all met his father) but for now, he’s the cutest most giggly happy baby. Last week he perfected rolling from his back to him belly!!! More happy news is that Bryan got his dream job, which doesn’t mean so much to me directly other than it makes it possible for Nadine (and Matthew consequently) to go and live with my parents for the 6 months that Bryan will be training. So for 6 months I get to be about 4 hours closer to my love Matty (I’ve started to nickname him that).

Some other excitement for the new year, Eric is currently applying to a couple choice PHD programs including one at the University of North Carolina , and also here in home town Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan. Either would be agreeable to me, and they both have their bonuses. Staying in Michigan would mean that I don’t have to find another job! very big bonus. Going to North Carlina would mean we don’t have to endure the winter months for at least 5 years. I’m very excited for my own future, but doubly for his and ours together. Last week I was out shopping with my mom and found the most Ideal set of dishes, so I got them for us!! Once in a while I will find myself getting anxious about not spending enough time, or being legally bound in any way (hehe its a girl thing). But mostly that happens when we’re apart, and I get over it when I’m with him. I am ready for a move in the more permanent direction, but for now I remind myself that it’s just not necessary… Maybe one day soon I’ll get over the top antsy and just ask him to marry me!