- 358 Days in the life of 2011 (fin)
Current status - Fin - 81.87GB worth of space - 19,421 photos taken - 721 photos uploaded - 358 folders created
At the start of 2011, it had been just over a year since I touched my camera. This project was my way of fueling my passion and love for the art again. Through travels, life, jobs, hospitals, love...this is a 358 day documentary of what it's like to be me.
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(358/358) Current status of 358: Fin Folder statistics: - 81.87GB worth of space - 19,421 photos taken - 721 photos uploaded - 358 folders created (this is the spot where I start to reminisce, right?) Wow. I almost feel lost now that it's done. It's been quite a year. So much has happened. Road trips, car accident(s), hospitalization, found love, my puppy, exploring the culinary world, the holidays, in and out of jobs, etc. Pretty damn eventful. Looking back is quite a trip. I went from taking little or no photos to taking photos everyday. My love of photography and my dedication to the art returned in full swing, even before I finished the project. It took me a month worth of images to figure that one out. For anyone thinking about starting this up, do it. Especially if you've never attempted it and have thought about it. Yes, a lot of people have done this. That doesn't mean you can't make it your own. We all have lives worth documenting. Whether it be your morning breakfast, a daily portrait, journalism in other countries, pets, travels, etc. Go for it :] So...what next you guys? ;] I'm currently brainstorming. Maybe a 52 type thing. Who knows. For now, I end with a few quotes together: "All the worlds a stage", and, "we are the artists". website
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(358/358) Current status of 358: Fin Folder statistics: - 81.87GB worth of space - 19,421 photos taken - 721 photos uploaded - 358 folders created (this is the spot where I start to reminisce, right?) Wow. I almost feel lost now that it's done. It's been quite a year. So much has happened. Road trips, car accident(s), hospitalization, found love, my puppy, exploring the culinary world, the holidays, in and out of jobs, etc. Pretty damn eventful. Looking back is quite a trip. I went from taking little or no photos to taking photos everyday. My love of photography and my dedication to the art returned in full swing, even before I finished the project. It took me a month worth of images to figure that one out. For anyone thinking about starting this up, do it. Especially if you've never attempted it and have thought about it. Yes, a lot of people have done this. That doesn't mean you can't make it your own. We all have lives worth documenting. Whether it be your morning breakfast, a daily portrait, journalism in other countries, pets, travels, etc. Go for it :] So...what next you guys? ;] I'm currently brainstorming. Maybe a 52 type thing. Who knows. For now, I end with a few quotes together: "All the worlds a stage", and, "we are the artists". website
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(357/358) Blog: Pumpkin Spice Bagels
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(356/358) This is the story of a boy, and a girl. I didn't want to choose just one. So, I decided to have my cake and eat it too ;] (click for full size) site
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(355/358) Can you see me? ;] We decided to make magical treats tonight. Blog: Pumpkin Spice Soufflé +1
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(353/358) Not all meals have to be a production of full of ingredients and steps ;] I've grown fond of Pomegranate in this past month. I went to pick up some fruit for Anna and I this breakfast morning, and I saw they were selling a cup of seeds for $4! Scratch that jazz. I'll buy a Pomegranate for $2.49 and take the seeds out myself. It feels more rewarding that way. site
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(351/358) Merry Christmas!
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(351/358) Daily grind. Dogwood Espresso
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(351/358) Morning, Mom <3
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(351/358) Homemade cinnamon rolls from mum? Yes please.
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(350/358) First time to a service in years. Merry Christmas Eve
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(349/358) Gingerbread house: to be posted (and finished).
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(349/358) Breakfast
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(346/358) Morning grind: Ethiopia, Tchembe Natural
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(345/358) Every toy she gets, her goal is to get the stuff out. What's in store for Christmas? Toys without stuffing.
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(345/358) Blog: A twist on Roasted Eggplant + The Pups Need Treats Too
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(344/358) Headed Southwest today for a river walk with Anna and the pup. The path ended abruptly, and our walk resulted in a loop that lasted 5 - 10 minutes. So, we make up for it by exploring and hanging around this old run down mill for a while.
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(343/358) The attempt to sabotage the photos I take of her ;]
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(342/358) Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, what have you.
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(341/358) Snow on dead neighborhoods. We're almost done. I also just realized the project isn't going to be 358 days. I think 359 for it to be the end of the year. We'll see.
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(341/358) She needs to come out and play again.
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(340/358) Dinner tonight: Delicious Vegetable Potpie. Blog: "No Kitty, this is my potie!"
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(340/358) Pup helped cook...kind of. Blog: "No Kitty, this is my potie!"
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(339/358) Happy holidays, meow.
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(338/358) I'm really happy with how this turned out. Blog: Ricotta Ravioli w/Asparagus Walnut Pesto
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(338/358) Cards from MOO came today! I've never used business cards in a business sort of way. Then again, I've never aimed myself in that direction of photography. I see these cards as a fun, and tangible form of art. To hold the photo you took is kind of a treat, and to give them away to people to share your lifes work is even funner.
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(337/358) Blog: Mediterranean styled Orzo, with a few hiccups
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(336/358) Blog: Not your average Omeltte.
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(335/358) Blog: Ratatouille: Dinner and a movie?
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(334/358) everything decays More photos on the blog: Rural Minnesota: Abandoned Goodies
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(334/358) Cooking process on the blog: Roasted Eggplant w/Tomatoes and Mint
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(333/358) To the deepest part of the human heart The fear of death expands
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(333/358) Part of the Caribou Staff. This is, Jhermayne. Nothing like sporting Ralphie from A Christmas story to ring in the holiday.
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(331/358) Tried making a Flatbread pesto pizza kind of thing. Homemade bread and pesto. Good stuff. Feta, eggplant, and tomatoes too. Not my finest hour. Skimped on portions and didn't add enough veggies. Learning curves, for the win. Next time.
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(330/358) A girl who was a complete stranger to me in March, is now one of the closest people I have in my life. She continues to, "wow," me, and has since the day we met. Not being one to put myself out there, I took a leap of faith and complimented her, not knowing what would come of it. The relationship we have built, starting from the ground up, has amazed me. I wouldn't have it any other way, and I can't stress enough just how lucky, thankful, and fortunate I am to have her in my life. <3
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(330/358) She's lovin' the snow.
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(330/358) Anna Banker (143 days earlier) A girl who was a complete stranger to me in March, is now one of the closest people I have in my life. She continues to, "wow," me, and has since the day we met. Not being one to put myself out there, I took a leap of faith and complimented her, not knowing what would come of it. The relationship we have built, starting from the ground up, has amazed me. I wouldn't have it any other way, and I can't stress enough just how lucky, thankful, and fortunate I am to have her in my life. <3
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(330/358) Start of the day.
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(329/358) We had no Ramekins, so we couldn't make Souffle. We found a recipe for Chocolate Souffle Cupcakes with Mint Cream...so we gave it a shot. They did the job, but we will definitely have to find some Ramekins down at the thrift store to make some real Souffle in the near future.
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(328/358) It's getting harder and harder to shoot each day. Well, mostly to get outside. Winter isn't kind to my body temperature, I'm working the mid-day shift, and that wonderful sun is setting at 4:30pm. So, I cook :]
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(328/358) Lots of cooking lately. Dinner tonight was: Veggie Burgers. Always wanted to make em. Turned out delicious though. a variety of nuts, some flax eggs, black beans, shaved carrots, cumin, chili pepper, oatmeal processed into flour...etcetera. Then topped with a pineapple ring with honey BBQ in the middle, and swiss cheese melted over.
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(327/358) Note to self: return when you have a tripod that isn't broken, and a remote that wasn't drown in water.
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(326/358) Lots of cooking lately. My own recipe for dinner tonight. A last minuted hodge podge put together. It's such a cluster of stuff I can't really remember what's in it. All I know is that there are some rice noodles on bottom, a cooked up, some cheese, and tomatoes. Beyond that...I can't remember
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(325/358) Lots of cooking lately. Dinner tonight was: Tortilla Soup
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(324/358) Lots of cooking lately. My own recipe for dinner tonight. Cilantro and Jasmine Rice on the bottom, with two large slices of eggplant, one hollowed out and stuffed, some diced up veggies, topped with cheese, and broiled in the oven to get that cheese shell on top.
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(322/358) We played cards games most of the day. A chill, and relaxing time.
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(322/358) Lazy days. Love 'em. Puppies getting along :]
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(320/358) Weather was absolutely gorgeous here. 30s back in Minneapolis, and 50s down in Indy.
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(320/358) I woke up and made Crepes, by popular demand.
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(320/358) Good morning (again), Indianapolis!
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(319/358) Stretchin' the legs in Wisconsin :]
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(319/358) First stop on the way out: Coffee. Anna and I went out to Indianapolis for the Thanksgiving.
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(318/358) I failed at making Macarons tonight. Had to happen sometime, right? ;]
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(317/358) Welcome cold.
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(315/358) We tried our hand at Jiao zi tonight. We bought some steam baskets earlier today and decided to cook them that way. They turned out great! The only thing is that rolling the shells they go into are...rather hard to get super thin. So next time we might just buy pre made sheets.
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(314/358) Dinner tonight was: Potato soup in a bread bowl.
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(314/358) I kind of volunteered to take the photos of everyone at Caribou Coffee for the holidays. So far I have 2 of them out of...maybe 8? Give or take. This is, Caitlin. She's a rock star and awesome to work with.
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(313/358) My external hard drive broke the other day. It had everything on there from 2006, to the present. Lucky for me, it was only the case that was broken, and not the actual drive itself. I didn't think of this at first, because all that was going through my head was, "all the artwork and photos I have ever taken and created have been destroyed by the teamwork of gravity and a vertical distance of 1 foot." So I was devastated for some days. We called in a favor to a friend and they took in the drive, pried her open and saw that the hard had no damage done and ran perfectly fine when hooked up to the computer. So, we ordered a new case, hooked up the drive, and good as new. All my information is back and available. Now that I've learned my lesson, I should probably get another backup to keep somewhere in the safest corner of my room, wrapped in blankets and handled with utmost care ;]
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(312/358) At it again! Macarons. I Found a new recipe that made my life a whole lot easier, while still putting out these delicious morsels. I made three kinds: - Light brown with speckles/white filling = white chocolate mocha - Green/yellow filling = vanilla (the blue dye morphed into green) - Green/green filling = pistachio The white chocolate mocha macarons turned out the best. They kept a good shape. Half of the other batches morphed and had oblong shapes. It all ways out though. More eye candy: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
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(311/358) "...I wonder if darkness is defined by light. If so, darkness can’t exist on its own. There must, by definition, be light somewhere. Waiting to be found." I've managed to stow some away. Where/how I am, 92 days later: - After months of Chiropractic treatment, muscular rehab, bills coming in, lows and highs of both physical and mental endurance...I feel a range of emotions. Good. Bad. But we can only make the best with the time we have, yes? So that is what I'll do.
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(310/358) Welcome home. - Depart, Chicago 11pm - Arrive, Minneapolis 5:45am - Bryant, starts work: 10am
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(310/358) Thanksgiving is coming, which means family, food, and good times. Anna and I are going back out to Indie to visit and celebrate there. We will be with my 'rents this coming weekend. For Indie we are bringing a side dish. We decided to tackle stuffing and do something with that. Stuffing stuffed peppers was the first thing we thought of. Will branch out later in the week. Note to self...Test #1 consisted of: Fresh sage, cranberries, bread chunks, pecans, apples, white wine, salt, pepper, egg....I might be forgetting something.
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(306/358) First sight of snow!
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(305/358) Oh, pup.
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(304/358) So tempting I had to pull off on the side of the road...three different times.
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(303/358) Feels good to wake up and go to something I enjoy. I'm still having a bit or trouble managing a sleep schedule and have been pretty tired lately.
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(302/358) Had a really delicious veggie and pesto soup the other day. I decided to try and make it. Turned out delicious.
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(301/358) We found a kitty outside of the coffee shop.
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(301/358) I like it better this way.
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(301/358) Nothing greater to wake up to. Thank you for coming with :]
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(301/358) "Only my husband calls me, Dear" The Coffee Plant, where we had the art sale. Read more about this quote and what happened on my blog in the above link.
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(300/358) Day 300. Wow. I'm tired.
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(300/358) Old paintings, old photos, new photos, old design projects...Packing up whatever I have to sell.
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(299/358) What I do for work now. Finally. It may be automatic, but at least I'm getting experience, preparing coffee, and being able to socialize and serve a product I love.
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(299/358) Mornings.
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(298/358) Dinner tonight was: Bean and rice burritos with cilantro, avocado, and mango salsa.
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(297/358) My other shoes are being torn to shreds. Decided It's time to bust out the converse I customized back in the 11th grade. I'm sure I'll end up getting another pair. These have never been the ideal shoe for me during winter since my feet are always freezing.
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(296/358) Foggy Minneapolis.
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(296/358) It's been a long time since I've done anything for Halloween. Anna and I decided to dress up as Chuck and Ned from Pushing Daisies. Even made the pie and everything. More in the comments.
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(296/358) Twitter, Pacman, iPumpkin.
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(296/358) "I love Halloween. The one time of year when everyone wears a mask... not just me." Why photograph people when you can take a picture of someone else taking pictures of people.
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(296/358) Always stunning you are.
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(295/358) The love of art and design.
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(294/358) Still mapping out waterfalls in Minnesota. I managed to climb down the sudden drop off to this area, but my tripod was not so lucky. Ramsey Falls - Redwood Falls, MN This leaves one more waterfall to visit in the southern half of Minnesota. The cluster of falls up on the North Shore will have to wait until it warms up next year.
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(294/358) "I wonder if it's just my thoughts fusing into one frequent dream... ...we weren't brought up to grow into one. I'm going to fly up soon and seek other lands. The soothing air of flight. A bird's eye view into what I've always imagined life could be... ...I am the episode of constant wandering A nomad in my own surroundings. This hand produces the nerve" Walking Dead
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(294/358) Oh hai
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(293/358) Time to stock up on beans.
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(292/358) Good evening. Colors are still around.
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(292/358) Never gets old. 37ºF this morning. Steadily rising up to 50ºF throughout the day.
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(292/358) Good morning.
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(291/358) Weisman Art Museum - Minneapolis, MN First time I took a gander over to the area to check this out. I've never actually been to an exhibit.
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(291/358) Been a while for her. Pup. Just hangin' out. :]
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(291/358) Dinner tonight: Thai Ginger Chicken.
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(290/358) Had a little surprise come in the mail today! 6200 mi (give or take...a lot) Highlight of my day? I think so. Thank you, Liat! Youz be awesome :] "Shine Bright."
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(289/358) Work got done early, so I decided to go home and whip up something that took a little longer than the usual last minute ideas. Dinner tonight was: Carnitas, w/Mango Salsa My first time making both. Very delicious :]
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(288/358) Cathedral of St. Paul, Minnesota. The artwork and architecture are always one to marvel at. Though I've never attended, there is always that awareness and strong sense of existence walking into one of these places. View on black. Press, L.
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(288/358) Pretty girl. We went out to eat with the rents for lunch.
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(288/358) NOMZ
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(287/358) We're more than overwhelmed by hundreds of hugs and million good words. We are satisfied from Monday 'til Friday and on Sunday we cry.
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(287/358) A day of leaves.
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(287/358) My favorite girls <3
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(286/358) A majestic roast for a majestic morning.
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(286/358) Hey, bud.
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(285/358) She was having a hard time this afternoon. So what do I do? ...I pick her up, buy her coffee, engulf her in nature for a little while, have a childhood movie session of Disney movies from the 90s (specifically, The Land Before Time), and make apple cider lattes to go with our brownies for desert.
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(285/358) I’m a headcase if I don’t keep moving, and my head hurts if I don’t sit still It’s an itch that I’ll never stop scratching. It’s a hole that I’ll never quite fill Morning, sleepyhead. I slept through all of my alarms and woke up at noon.
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(285/358) Nature ventures. Soaking up the last rays of heat before freezing.
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(285/358) That guy in the leather jacket is really into that apple.
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(284/358) "Ice-age heat wave, can't complain. If the world's at large, why should I remain? Walked away to another plan. Gonna find another place, maybe one I can stand. " Amazing sunset tonight.
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(284/358) Thrifty
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(284/358) Hello, pretties :]
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(284/358) Something around the lines of, Bavarian White Chocolate dippoed/topped Rice Krispie Bars. We just say: Dulce de Leche Rice Krispies. easier ;]
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(283/358) Changing changing changing
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(282/358) I make lunch affordable by camping at work. Pear and Swiss w/coffee. End result
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(281/358) Where I'm at: Minneapolis, MN I could have been in Chicago still attending art school, or Los Angeles going into photojournalism, or even traveling after selling off all of my belongings (tried it once. A volcanic eruption interrupted that trip)..but everything has kept me in this city for the better. Time will come to move on :] Oh. I still cooked dinner tonight too ;] I whipped up some Ziti with Basil Pesto and Havarti mixed in. French bread on the side.
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(281/358) I woke up early and made the girl breakfast. - Omelets with tomatoes, onion, and bell peppers - Hashbrowns - Coffee (can't forget that).
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(280/358) "But one time out of ten, everything is perfect for us all. Well I want a better place or just a better way to fall. Here we go!"
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(280/358) You amazing girl :]
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(280/358) "...as the seasons come in waves, no one will know. I'll keep watching."
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(280/358) Dinner was: Stuffed Peppers It was a long day. Going back to previous dinners is always a good option when you're not motivated to make intricate dishes.
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(280/358) Coffee Cake Muffins and Americanos for the girl and I this morning :]
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(279/358) Surly Brewing Company Double Espresso Milk Stout? Yes, please! Surly is a brewing company that is just up the road from my house. Every year that have an anniversary brew that seems to be limited edition, short in stock, and have some sweet artwork (it may or may not be correct, but this is what I've gathered.) Now, I'm not a huge connoisseur on beer. It just never fell into it's place while growing up, but this was delicious. Very smooth and caramel like at first, and then bittersweet at the end with an espresso aftertaste. Perfect to kick back and relax with a pick me up at the end ;]
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(279/358) Dinner tonight was: Chicken Pot Pie. Anna made the filling and I made the pie crust. I don't know what all went into it...but it was damn good.
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(278/358) More photos in comments. Dinner was: Herb and Goat Cheese Frittata - 6 eggs - Fresh Basil, finely chopped (or Sage. I just have a knack for Basil. It calls for 4 leaves of either herb, but I doubled it. Good stuff.) - Salt and Pepper - Olive Oil (3 TBS for cooking and a bit more after that for brushing) - 1 Shallot, chopped and diced (I'll probably swap and try red onion next time) - 1 Red Pepper - 10 Cherry Tomatoes, halved - 4oz Goat Cheese crumble Frittata, is one of my favorite egg dishes. From what I've seen it's usually thicker, but the choice of pans I had to use were either really small, or really large. Better safe than sorry during a first go at this kind of thing ;] It's really a quick and easy thing to make. All you need is a 9" frying pan (non-stick), and a broiler going with a rack arranged about 6 inches from the heat. 1) Start preheating the broiler. Whisk the eggs, herb, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Set it aside. 2) Heat up olive oil in pan (medium-low heat), and cook the chopped shallot and pepper (and whatever other veggies if you decide to add any.) Cook until soft, and try not to brown. 3) Grab your egg mixture and add that. Gently stir and combine. Cover and cook light for 2-3 minutes. Top should still be moist. 4) Arrange tomatoes and goat cheese on top, brush what olive oil you have on the side over the top of this arrangement. 5) After arranging, move pan from burner to broiler and cook for 5 minutes, or until light brown. Remove and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve as desired (squares, slices, what have you.) I could have easily just posted a link, but it's a lot funner writing everything up ;]
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(277/358) Dinner was: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup This one is a bit much to write down for myself. So the link is above. It took a few good hours to make it though. I've never made soup before, so it was a good go for our dinner tonight.
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(277/358) Nomz. Americano. They really have become one of my favorite shops. I think they ran out of cups to stay. It was pretty busy when we stopped here.
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(276/358) Slow life.
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(275/358) Slow life.
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(274/358) The wonderful mother that raised me <3 Went up home to have dinner and visit with the fam. Delicious. Nothing beats a meal cooked my mom.
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(274/358) Time to try some local stuff. Operating on their own in Minnesota for a year now: Dogwood Coffee Dogwood Coffee's: Dogwood Espresso ORIGINS: 50% Chapadão de Ferro Brazil 40% Finca Plan de la Batea, El Salvador 10% Kenya Kichwa Tembo CUPPING NOTES: Sweet - Tangy - Harmonic I crave this stuff at 2 in the morning now.
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(273/358) Gravity Rides Everything
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(273/358) So happy. This is by far her favorite season. Winter is all that's left to make it official.
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(272/358) First time making: Black Rasberry Macarons! Some have coconut in 'em. I spent a good chunk of the afternoon putting these together. Now that I have an idea of how everything is supposed to be done...they should turn out a little better in size the next time making them. See comments for other little snippets ;]
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(271/358) Good morning, bed head. To work you go.
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(270/358) We're around 80ºF during the day. October 5th, and I'm still wearing shorts. Wow. Enjoying the last of our warm days before the slow descent into cold and snow happens. We're the only yard on the street with a bed of leaves. Go us.
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(270/358) I can't not take photos of her. I'm not sure if it's the cuteness involved, or the photo habit. Both.
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(270/358) It was so nice out, we decided to make (more) coffee outside :] Coffee: El Salvador Finca El Majahual "Only the ripest cherries are harvested and hand dried to capture sweet berry, dark chocolate and bourbon notes - a rare treat in a Central American coffee. lighter |----O--------------| darker
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(270/358) Zoey was curious and poking this ladybug with her nose...so I saved it.
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(270/358) NOMS Lunch was: Pear and Swiss sammiches with cranberries and walnuts.
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(270/358) Dinner tonight was: Chicken Cordon Bleu
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(267/358) It's decided. Zoey is going to be a squirrel for Halloween. I'd say it's not official, but chances of me going out of my way to find something amazing on the "interweb"...are pretty slim. So this is it. Maybe if I get an overhead Pacman costume, I can manage to walk around with her and get some candy for myself. Kid at heart ;]
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(266/358) Lay down and look up. Finding the remaining Fall colors was a tough match. There wasn't much. The area we were visiting had passed it's peak...so it seemed. There just wasn't much color change overall. It was great to get out of the city though.
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(266/358) The very core of my being longs for travel in all sorts. It is a permanent guest that I intend to nurture in my years on this rock. Today, I am far away and outdoors in the middle of nature with an amazing girl, and my mountain goat of a pup. I am also hundreds of miles away from work, bills, duties, familiar people...etcetera. A good escape for the day.
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(266/358) Dirty Chai. Switching things up without losing the espresso.
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(265/358) It's Fall! Pup is excited. A few things: - With peak season for color nearing the Twin Cities, and the Northern woods reaching their peak color, it's time to take a small road trip this weekend. Waterfalls, rocks, lakes, colors, trees...yay :] - Zoey got her cone off! Healed up and good to go.
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(264/358) We made a kind of Quiche/Frittata tonight. The bottom layer is a kind of dense crust, and on top is a mixture of cooked onions, basil, tomatoes, salt, papper, and egg, all mixed together and cooked halfway through, and then poured on top of the crust that was layed out in the pan as dough, and baked at 350º for about 15 minutes until the egg and dough had cooked all the way through. It wasn't bad! Quite delicious actually. We then made fall colored M&M cookies (picture in comments). NOM.
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(263/358) Angry Catfish Bicycle + Coffee Bar Just discovered this location today, but, definitely one of my top choices for coffee in Minnesota now. Offering 5 different styles of brewing, and getting their supply from Intelligentsia...I'm sold. It's as close to an Intelligentsia shop I'm going to get. I feel like I'm back in Chicago with this. Other words: If a guy behind a counter spends 2 - 5 minutes *clicking* and *clacking* shit together, and you also happen to see a bunch of stuff going on that looks like your 10th grade chemistry class, it's going to be DAMN good coffee. Though It could turn out to be terrible. You never know.
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(262/358) Nostalgia. Back to when I was 10 years of age. I downloaded FFIX (that colorful blur on the tele). It was released for playstation in 2000, and then released for download on the PS3 in 2010.
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(261/358) "I know you think judgement's made There's no looking down here Ignore the weight of the wall 'Cuz it's only up from here Keep movin', keep swimmin', keep breathin'" I've been feeling the weight of things on and off.
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(260/358) Much like our previous Chicken Caprese sandwich, but less ingredients, and visually appealing ;] Top to bottom: - Ciabatta bread top - Red onions - Havarti cheese - Yellow peppers - Diced grilled chicken - Sliced Roma tomatoes - Basil pesto spread - Ciabatta bread bottom Good stuff.
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(260/358) Mid-Day coffee time.
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(259/358) We tried making Maple Nut Fudge tonight. This is definitely not fudge. We messed up quite a bit...and as a result, we had to be creative and figure out what we could do with our failure. By the end of it all we had made it into a contest who could make what. Anna clearly won visually. I won by taste for about...5 minutes after the cookies came out of the oven. They then turned hard and...well...just weren't edible. Here is what happened: See comments for the full photo story.
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(258/358) Poor girl. She has to be in the cone of shame for a week or so. Still cute as ever though :]
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(256/358) I'm right where I want to be.
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(255/358) The death of a season is near.
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(254/358) This is Taz. He's been with the family about 15 years. His meow is like a roar, and his fur is matted. Look so mad.
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(253/358) DIY, for the win. I had a broken Olympus 35 EC2 in my collection some time ago, and I decided to salvage it. I took it apart and mounted the lens from the Olympus (42mm f/2.8) onto a body cap for Canon, and voilà ! We have a lens. The aperture is controlld manually with a small lever that sticks out on the front, and the only way to focus on things further away is to have it at the smallest allowed aperture. Sigh. Needless to say, I haven't taken very many shots with this. ...I should plan on shooting with this sometime in the near future to see what I can get out of it for shits and giggles.
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(252/358) Ripe for the pickin' Managed to climb a few for the best.
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(252/358) Apple Orchards just outside of Eau claire, WI. Honey crisp apples are in :]
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(251/358) Hello, friends.
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(250/358) Coffee. All day.
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(249/358) I cooked for everyone tonight. Who knows what the hell I made. A deviation of Chicken Parmesan I suppose? Steps: 1) Bottom layer is sliced potatoes with olive oil, garlic, and ginger 2) Next was a layer of Gouda cheese, with red onion and green peppers 3) Cooked in oven at 375ºF for about 10 - 15 minutes, until cheese just began melting 4) Grilled chicken breasts were added on top of the two layers(4), and a can of sauce (italian sausage meat sauce in our case. It was all we had) was then poured in 5) Another layer of cheese (Gouda/Parmesan) was added to the top, followed by diced red onion and green peppers, with thin slices of tomatoes. 6) Back in the oven it goes Bumping the heat up to 425ºF and cooking for another 20 minutes.
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(248/358) What is it, pup!? What a cutie.
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(248/358) Dinner tonight was: Pad Thai
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(247/358) we were dead before the ship even sank ...and it's raining. Fuji Superia 400 Canon AE-1
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(247/358) Bird owns this city. Sitting on a light off of a bridge. Fuji Superia 400 Canon AE-1
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(247/358) Where my life happens. Fuji Superia 400 Canon AE-1
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(247/358) It's about time I got me film(s) developed and scanned in. Fuji Superia 400 Canon AE-1
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(247/358) Coffee love. Fuji Superia 400 Canon AE-1
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(247/358) Film, for the win. Fuji Superia 400 Canon AE-1
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(246/358) Nothing to do? Why not make some honey glazed almonds ;] - 3 cups sliced almonds - 1/2 cup of honey - Cinnamon (whatever amount you so desire) Honey and cinnamon go into a pot until bubbling, and then you just add the almonds and stir 'em in nice and good. Continue to stir occasionally, let cook/boil/ etc for 5 minutes. Great in oatmeal, or just as a snack even.
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(245/358) You make me smile :]
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(245/358) we looked like giants
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(245/358) Zoey, puppy! :]
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(245/358) Reaping the benefits of water before the nice weather leaves us.
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(244/358) I decided to go out on a limb for dinner tonight. I wanted to make something with baked potatoes, but then I had feelings for Frittata...and I couldn't decide. So I just picked up a bunch of ingredients: - baked potatoes - red onion - roma tomatoes - fresh basil - feta cheese Red wine, vinegar, and eggs were added to various mixtures that went into the food. It was...interesting. Edible, and good at the same time? See comments for finished meal
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(243/358) Went a little overboard with the burgers tonight ;]
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(242/358) Dinner was: Stuffed Bell Peppers - Brown Rice - Homemade Thai Peanut Sauce - Grilled Chicken - Onions - Ginger
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(241/358) Tonights dinner: A twist on the Chicken Caprese Sandwich - Ciabatta bread - Basil pesto - Basil vinagarette - Garlic - Tomato - Red onion - Pepper jack cheese - Some red/green chilli peppers - grilled chicken ...and it was all cooked on the grill ;] Good to have it up and running again.
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(240/358) It was surprisingly cold going home.
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(240/358) Anna and I stopped at, San Soo Gab San (a Korean BBQ restaurant). What was funny is that all the reviews online say to "point at what you want to order because they don't speak english," (we thought it was just a naive comment), to our surprise the comment was correct. Our server had us point out what we were ordering. Side note: We had no idea we would have 10 (give or take) side dishes and a bowl of soup on top of what we had ordered. Who knew. $20 can apparently feed 4 or 5 people there in my book. It was really busy at the time of our arrival, but we were able to sneak in and get a spot at some tables where they have you take off your shoes and sit on padded chairs on the floor. It was great.
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(240/358) 1) Amazing coffee made at home (by Anna's sister). 2) Wish we had longer to stay. Amazing people and great times
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(239/358) It got pretty stormy out and started raining a bit. We decided it was a perfect afternoon for a movie. Movie: - Let the Right One In For your personal enjoyment: - Turkish Tea - Hookah
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(239/358) Puppy just chillin' under the chair during brunch :]
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(238/358) We went canoeing on Lake Monroe for the afternoon :] Lovely girl.
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(238/358) We went canoeing on Lake Monroe for the afternoon. Which was awesome because I've really been craving some sort of water activity besides taking a shower or bath ;] Anna and her sister.
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(238/358) Hi, pup!
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(238/358) Anna and I have been in Indianapolis, IN visiting some of her fam for the last couple of days. It's been awesome and a great time :] Crepes, fruit, coffee, etc. Deliciousness :]
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(237/358) There's a huge spider in the garden here.
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(237/358) Good morning, Indiana. (Anna has a long weekend from school and I'm not back at work quite yet...so we took a long weekend to go out and do something out of the usual.)
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(236/358) On the road.
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(236/358) Anna has some time off school, and I'm not back to work yet, so, we head out to Indianapolis, IN to visit her sister and hubby.
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(235/358) I have a vehicle again. My MINI history (all base/hatchbacks/manual): 1st MINI: 2003, Indi Blue Metallic. Drowned in a flood. 2nd MINI: 2002, British Racing Green. Into a ditch and rolled. 3rd MINI: 2008. Lightning Blue Metallic. Lets say this one will die from normal wear and tear. No crashes, no acts of nature, just...normal wear and tear. Sounds good to me.
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(235/358) I present: Homemade Baklava This has become somewhat of a favorite treat at night, so, instead of going out and buying it, we made our own :]
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(234/358) There has to be at least one picture for a laugh right? ;]
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(234/358) Today is the day we decided to make a point to go try new coffee shops around the Minneapolis metro area.
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(233/358) Not our finest hour. Also, we have no propane. So grilling (which = over half of the food we cook) is out of the question. So we had a salad and some toasted bread tonight. All good.
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(232/358) Everything that came home from my accident (give or take a few items). For the sake of space, I left out everything that had doubles or x38.
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(231/358) Cheesecurdnoms (Deep fried cheeseburger in comments)
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(231/358) Deep fried candy bar on a stick. First time trying it after the years it has been stationed at the fair. Your choices are: Snickers, Reeses, Milky Way, Oreos, or 3 Musketeers. We had Snickers (see comments).
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(231/358) Minidonutnoms
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(231/358) Good luck driving through that cluster fuck, copper.
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(231/358) Clearly keeping occupied at work. I'd imagine some jobs at the fair have to get pretty dull after letting people on and off rides for 8 hours, give or take.
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(230/358) 11 days later: My belongings have made it home. I have a few funny tid bits about what they sent and how they packaged certain items. Soon to come.
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(229/358) *click*
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(229/358) We took a trip out to Willow Falls in Wisconsin for the evening. Water, be it lake, river, shower, etc, has a calming kind of effect. Peaceful and enjoyable.
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(228/358) It is what it is.
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(227/358) We have the state fair starting up tomorrow here in good ol' Minnesota. The whole state is able to submit art. It's in a juried exhibit, and it will be on the wall for the next few weeks as everyone rushes in to stuff their faces with delicious foods (most of it being on a stick).
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(226/358) Not our finest hour for visuals. It tasted amazing though. Grilled chicken on ciabatta bread with sautéed green peppers and onions with diced tomatoes, and seasoned with basil, pepper, and oil in the bread and toasted on the grill.
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(225/358) She's a growin' :]
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(224/358) Coffee stash. The Dunkin' Donut grounds are last resort though. Even then I still tend to go out and buy new beans.
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(224/358) "Welcome home." Good wishes and all.
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(223/358) When I was in Denver, CO waiting for my transfer, I found out that there was a Caribou in the terminal. I thought to myself, "oatmeal and coffee for dinner!." The location I went to didn't offer oatmeal (this was in terminal B), so I traveled to terminal C to find another caribou location. They had what I was looking for, but, they made me the most terrible Americano I have ever had in my life. I explained my trials and tribulations to the employees at the caribou I go to before work every morning, and they covered my Americano. Amazing people and by far the best caribou I have ever been to. Personal, and amazing with guest service.
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(223/358) Can I just say how amazing this girl is? First day home after the accident, hospital (etc), and she has Ms. PacMan (because the "Ms." is better) cupcakes baked, AND, she woke up early to go out to coffee with me.
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(222/358) (Hospital Day 4) - I need to shave. Lookin' a bit more healed from day 2 (I'll write this all again) Miracles at work my friends. My car rolled 3 times, head was hitting the ground as it rolled, air bags didn't deploy except for my drivers side which just hung outside the door the entire time I was rolling, and I have, no broken bones, no surgeries needed, no special tubes, or anything. I came out coughing blood of 7 hours, and needing my lungs to be monitored, while giving me morphine to control whatever pain was going on. I can't believe it. The staff can't believe it. All I can say is, I feel like walking, breathing miracle.
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(222/358) Between two worlds.
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(222/358) In Denver, CO. Gate B46: Minneapolis/St. Paul. I'm comin' home.
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(222/358) This is, Lynn. When I was waiting for my flight down to Denver, CO to catch a transfer to Minnesota, I ran into my nurse that cared for me during the first 3 days of my stay at the Hospital. Amazing, woman. I can't thank her enough for everything she's done.
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(222/358) (Hospital Day 4) The time has come to go home. Everyone at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT has been so great to me.
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(221/358) (Hospital Day 3) I'm up and walking by myself now. They took the soft neck brace off so I can regain some support in my neck by myself so I can manage getting home by myself, whether it be plane, train, car, etc.
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(221/358) (Hospital Day 3) Alas, the first day I can eat solid foods has come! French Toast and Coffee :]
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(220/358) (Hospital Day 2) "breathe, keep breathing, don't lose your nerve breathe, keep breathing, I can't do this alone"
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(220/358) (Hospital Day 2) Miracles at work my friends. Rolling in my car 3 times, head hitting the ground as it rolled, air bags that didn't deploy except for my drivers side which just hung outside the door the entire time I was rolling, I have, no broken bones, no surgeries needed, no special tubes, or anything. Lung needed to be monitored and they gave me morphine to control my head pains. I can't believe it. The staff can't believe it. All I can say is, I feel like walking, breathing miracle.
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(220/358) (Hospital Day 2) After 32 hours of having no food, I was given the okay to consume, "clear liquids." What did I eat for two days? Flavored ice, coffee, water, and chicken broth. Yep yep.
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(219/358) (Hospital Day 1) Did I think I was going to die? Yes. After 7 hours of coughing up blood, the doctors worrying about my spleen having a laceration, the possibility of my lungs collapsing, the potential of having/developing pneumonia, broken bones, surgery...I was written off as bruised, battered, beaten, migraines, and to be monitored in case something goes on with my lungs (3 CTs and 4 Xrays later).
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(219/358) (Hospital Day 1) Little did I know that some hours after my beautiful morning under the, "Big Sky," that I would roll my car 1/4 of a mile off the highway, total my car, and end up in the hospital for 3 days. Life is unpredictable.
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(219/358) Good morning under the Big Sky of Montana
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(218/358) Round two of my trip out west is about to begin.
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(217/358) Yoahn Han - Artist We met in 2009 when I went spring semester at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He is from South Korea. An amazing artist, and friend; he has helped me in more ways than I think he knows. The Project: "The eyes are the window to the soul..." In my belief, the eyes offer a sense of truth, passion, and honesty. The start of this project displays dreamers and artists a like, all studying, producing, or maintaining a creative lifestyle. They have been given the quote, "the eyes are the windows to the soul," and have also been told, "think about what you aspire to. Your dreams, what you see yourself doing in the future, and where you are." It is my hopes to generate feeling, and a sense of honesty, that is able to be interpreted through the eyes, with the assistance of facial expression. I've always said that, "We are the artists," and I believe this to be true. Just by being alive, we are artists, and what we do in life is just one more paint mark on a canvas. That is why the continuation of this project will not only contain artists and dreamers, but anyone with aspirations for present and future. This is an ongoing series started in 03.11.
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(217/358) I love finding mirrors.
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(217/358) I couldn't resist. First time having a Macarone. I feel so sheltered. How on earth have I been missing out on these amazing treats?
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(217/358) We went out to this amazing Korean restaurant in Chicago called: Del Seoul. I highly recommend. - He had, Kalbi. Which is shown in the photo. - I had, Bibimbap. Which is in the comments. - We also had Korean Tacos as an appetizer that the restaurant is trying to push and make popular I suppose. Also shown in the comments.
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(217/358) Hello water of Lake Michigan.
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(217/358) Chicago <3 I wanted to wait until nightfall...but it's been a long day. I'll be back here in good time anyways.
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(216/358) Q: Best coffee I've ever had thus far? A: Yes. So happy to have finally been able to experience coffee in this manner of perfection.
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(216/358) I am a visitor here, I am not permanent
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(216/358) Meow. Sassy Kitty chilling on the ledge outside a house.
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(216/358) Met up with my dear friend, Yoahn. It's also been a year. Staying with him for some nights before I head back home to drive out West.
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(216/358) Dinner. How I've missed you Chicago deep dish <3 (We also had Fried Calamari. See comments.)
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(216/358) Breakfast. I had to settle. I was in dire need of coffee. It did the job though. The oatmeal and coffee I really wanted was quite the distance away.
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(215/358) This just about summarizes my day from 4pm - 1AM. Then at around 2am we managed our way to the 24hr subway for food. Subway had never tasted so good.
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(215/358) NOM REESES. Also, Hersheys. A great store to drool in.
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(215/358) My cure for nostalgia: Travel. I left the previous day at 11:45pm. I arrived today at 7:45am. It's good to be back in Chicago for some days. Feels a bit like home.
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(214/358) I've killed a 50 1.8 and now my 50 1.4 died today :[ A tragic impact with the cement. So what do I do? Go buy another one within the hour and make damn sure I have insurance put on it for the next 3 years covering collision, water damage, etc. 50 1.4 w/warranty: $509.08 Shooting street and life with a nifty fifty: priceless ps. I leave for the Mountains this Sunday. Heading through the Northwest part of the US for a few weeks. Can't wait to share.
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(213/358) Round 2/3 of coffee: 1) - I stop in the morning for my Americano. 2) - I'm at work and someone surprises us with coffee. 3) - I later go out to coffee in the evening before dinner. Wired. Crazy. Crash.
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(212/358) Yeah. I did.
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(212/358) theGOOD Uploadr. Kinda. I've gotten into the habit though.
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(211/358) Weekend Antiques.
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(211/358) Hello, friends.
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(211/358) We're so proud.
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(211/358) Classy corner ice cream shop.
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(211/358) Om nom maple nut ice cream.
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(210/358) She was making a bouquet of flowers.
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(210/358) Foxy lady. She's a growin'
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(209/358) I like trees sometimes.
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(208/358) Dinner was: Hamburgers on Ciabatta bread (grilled/toasted) with all the fixins built to...whatever your taste is. Don't forget the Mikes.
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(207/358) White Chocolate Americano.
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(206/358) Dinner tonight was a mexican fiesta!: - Homemade Guacamole - Black bean paste - cheese - lettuce - sautéed red onion/green peppers - tortilla shell(s) - grilled and diced lemon chicken - Jarritos (guava/lime)
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(206/358) Guava for soda/pop? and in a glass bottle? Yes please. Turquoise and Red/Magenta color together? NOM.
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(205/358) So storms came through today....and there were some sweet clouds ~fin
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(204/358) Iced coffee is the reward to myself for helping a friend move.
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(203/358) So I burn food sometimes. Or maybe that's just the Sauté. Dinner: Veggie Kabobs, lemon pepper chicken, and corn.
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(203/358) Oh. Hey, guys. Antique shopping today.
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(203/358) cameraporn. K1000 <3
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(202/358) I hate road construction traffic (and traffic in general). Should have stopped to shop. Clearly there were deals.
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(202/358) I hate road construction traffic (and traffic in general).
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(201/358) Anna surprised me with a picnic at the lake. I had no idea what was going on. She just said to meet her here. Hummus, Pita, Berries, Chips, Arizona Tea, Salad...amazing. :]
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(200/358) More exploitation of cuteness.
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(200/358) 200 days in. We mean business.
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(199/358) Movies in the park: Breakfast at Tiffany's.
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(199/358) Minneapolis movies in the park. Who uses tripods anyway ;]
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(198/358) Exploiting her cuteness.
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(197/358) Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad. NOM. Dinners are becoming quite the extravagant creations :]
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(196/358) Beach time! For puppy it's just...chewing on a stick and avoiding the water.
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(196/358) Beach time, hey!
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(195/358) Again. Clearly I manage my time well at work.
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(195/358) What pup wouldn't be happy with all the toys in the building at their feet.
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(194/358) For lack of better words.
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(193/358) Hello Kitty was on sale from $45 to $9.99. Why would I not buy it. I want a shelf lined with collectors toys.
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(192/358) Clearly I manage my time well at work
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(192/358) I was really hoping something would have happened at work as far as weather. It was one giant red, purple, and yellow spot on the radar. Bah.
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(191/358) Zoey's friend at work.
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(191/358) Dinner was a greek salad kind of thing with bread, oil, and seasonings, with black cherry lemonade mixed with squirt.
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(191/358) Death of a colony.
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(190/358) Nom, Film "90º, Feels like 104º, 79% Humidity." So we go on a walk. Canon AE-1 Fuli 400
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(189/358) Willow Falls - Hudson, WI Oh hey. Just me, gawking at some waterfalls and people falling in the current. I'll have to come back to these falls in the morning sometime. Just a tad many people for a decent photo in the afternoon.
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(189/358) Cascade Falls - Osceola, WI It was a double header for waterfalls today.
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(188/358) Squinting in the rain.
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(188/358) I have some spare time at work.
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(185/358) You never cease to, "wow." :]
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(185/358) This sandwich was insane. Pear and Swiss.
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(184/358) I was going to drag it out from the basement and take a decent photo of this...but that's on hold. So until that finally happens, here is a main section of the mural/canvas/painting/whatever this thing is.
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(183/358) Love the Ae-1, puppy.
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(183/358) *I'm tired of you taking photos, so I'll make a disgruntled face* I have a camera face for a good portion of a the day ^.^;
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(182/358) Anna and I tackled making homemade Falafel :] It turned out amazing
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(180/358) Zoey enjoys the front office area of my work. It's kind like a daycare while I work in the warehouse...but not really. There is another puppy up front that is a few weeks younger, and they both need to be socialized, so it all works out.
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(179/358) Dinner was: Italian break w/tomato, a mixture of olive/canola oils, basil seasoning, and then cooked/toasted on the grill.
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(179/358) Trying to socialize Zoey a bit more with other pups. She does really well with people, but gets a bit snippy with other pups under certain circumstances
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(178/358) I played chef tonight and made dinner for Anna and I. 1 - I cored out a potato, then diced garlic and mixed it with melted butter and basil, then poured that into the core with diced up ham, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and cooked it on the grill for an hour. 2 - Sautéed Asparagus. 1/2 were lemon/pepper, and oiled. The other 1/2 were Thai Peanut Sauce. Also grilled.
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(177/358) Beautiful :] For breakfast I made us Crepes: Awesome. My La Minita Peaberry coffee running low: not so awesome.
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(177/358) She rocked that coffee cup. We took a stroll through the woods today and played in the park. :]
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(177/358) The Pickle Sisters. They are triplets (only two were present at the time of photos though.) I haven't had a chance...but apparently they do some singing on youtube. Those animals they got are, if I'm not mistaken, bought from thrift stores and salvation army in perfectly good condition, and then dressed accordingly. The people you meet. :]
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(176/358) Story of the day: Two people and a puppy at the lake. She will be a cultured pup.
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(174/358) Meet, Zoey. I just brought her home today :] 12 weeks old.
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(171/358) I have all that I deserve and what joy It's that time again. Hello, me. My left eye is...well...tired.
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(171/358) This is what I do at work: Find ways to amuse myself.
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(171/358) This is usually a mon-fri lunch. Shown - Flatwrap w/hummus (guacamole/red pepper/garlic. It changes), green/red peppers, onion, carrots, tomatoes, and lettuce. Not shown - Chips (salt&vinegar/spicy thai) - A couple starburst on the side. those are gone now though...so candies won't be as often. - water/coffee/energy drink. Depends what the feel is.
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(171/358) :] Growing rather fond of the whole grilling experience.
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(171/358) Growing rather fond of the whole grilling experience.
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(171/358) Thought process: "Ugh...I just want to sleep." Hence, this is all that I wanted to get done today.
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(169/358) We took a road trip up to Gooseberry falls today. Left at 2am to get there around the time that the sun came up or was...rising I suppose. It was lovely. :] Breakfast was also delicious.
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(169/358) Film lives. Canon AE-1 Fuli 400
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(169/358) I'm floating towards the sun. The sun of nothing. (7:50) Film lives. Canon AE-1 Fuli 400
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(169/358) Film lives. It's always better when there is another to push the shutter release :] Canon AE-1 Fuli 400
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(169/358) Film Lives. Mirror shots are better with two :] Canon AE-1 Fuli 400
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(169/358) OM NOM. Film lives :] Canon AE-1 Fuli 400
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(169/358) Anna built a house that is nothing short of amazing out of rocks and shoreline birch and twigs. :] (see comments for finished result)
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(167/358) I'm getting sick again. Buh. But, "It's all good!" :]
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(166/358) There is a group that shows movies in various parks around the metro area. I'm not entirely sure about all the details, but I know that there is a schedule with movies showing, and the location. Win.
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(166/358) Dinner was: Venison burgers on the grill, and cut up potatoes on a cookie sheet, also put on the grill, but seasoned, topped with cheese, and then cut up garlic with melted butter brushed over.
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(165/358) Dinner was: Marinated chicken and grilled, cut in half to melt cheese in the middle, seasoned, and then cut up to put into a salad with veggies, croutons, and some basil vinagarette dressing, and then on the side, italian bread with seasoning, butter, and garlic.
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(159/358) How I spend my time at work. Seems like I can occupy myself pretty well. Camera and all.
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(157/358) It's like being in k - 12 and refusing to eat school lunch. Except this time, I work 9 - 5 and refuse to go out and pay for lunch.
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(156/358) Bryant Scannell (self) - An observer 81 days ago The idea that the eyes are the window to the soul has been quoted, stated, and repeated over the years while being expanded up and used as inspiration for countless numbers of projects from A - Z. Say what you will, but the eyes offer a sense of truth, passion, wonder, feeling...etceteral. Realistically, we'll never fully understand any individual. They're secrets, dreams, reasons for being. These things are impossible to fully understand, as we are most truthful to ourselves when we are in the privacy of our own. The start of this project inhibits dreamers, and aspiring artists (according to study or production). Some have been given the quote "the eyes are the windows to the soul" and some have been told to "think about what you aspire to. your dreams, what you see yourself doing in the future, and where you are." Now, I am branching out in my ongoing project of, "people you meet," and also including family, and etcetera. Like I've always say, "We are the artists." We don't need a series of work or visuals to be one. The ongoing project in part with, "people you meet." > : They say the eyes are the windows to the soul.
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(155/358) Upper Minneopa Falls, Mankato, MN I sometimes have troubles finding things to do. So I google and find sweet places to photograph on the weekends with my days off. I guess I'm mapping, Minnesota.
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(155/358) I sometimes have troubles finding things to do. So I google and find sweet places to photograph on the weekends with my days off. I've also learned to keep my hiking boots and multiple pairs of clothing in my car in case I decide to wade through water. I guess I'm mapping, Minnesota.
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(155/358) Lower Minneopa Falls, Mankato, MN I sometimes have troubles finding things to do. So I google and find sweet places to photograph on the weekends with my days off. I guess I'm mapping, Minnesota.
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(155/358) ...the love and confessions remain.
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(154/358) "Sailing silver waves, trough the skies and round your eyes And in the pockets ot the tide a meeting place by night" Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis I couldn't decide between the two photos. Here is the view from above. This is what it's like during our winters.
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(154/358) "Sailing silver waves, trough the skies and round your eyes And in the pockets ot the tide a meeting place by night" Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis I couldn't decide between the two photos. Here is the view from below. This is what it's like during our winters.
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(153/358) Fucking determined. My brother was trying to get glue out of a bottle. The easy way was to just pick it up, flip it over, and ooze it out. He chose to leave it standing up, 3/4 empty, and try squeezing glue from the bottom to the top... ...like I said, "Fucking Determined."
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(153/358) happiness is: getting to work and there is a Depth Charge from caribous with a dash o' cream and some sugar waiting for me on the front counter :]
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(152/358) Funny thing is this: I left for work at 8:30am (I'm sleeping on the couch at my rents for a while) I got home from work at 5:15pm. ...she was in the same spot and did practically nothing.
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(151/358) OM NOM An evening decorating cup cakes.
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(150/358) Breakfast creations: - Whole wheat wrap - Peanut Butter - Rasberry preserves - Granola - Banana
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(149/358) Dinner creations: - Iceberg lettuce - Chicken strips (x2 and diced) - Seasonings: Garlic, szechuan pepper blend, Basil, Parmesan Blend - Pepperoni - Sautéed Onions - Croutons - Parmesan Cheese - Green Pepper Sauce - a dash of salsa
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(148/358) Anna Harmon - Fashion The idea that the eyes are the window to the soul has been quoted, stated, and repeated over the years while being expanded up and used as inspiration for countless numbers of projects from A - Z. Say what you will, but the eyes offer a sense of truth, passion, wonder, feeling...etceteral. Realistically, we'll never fully understand any individual. They're secrets, dreams, reasons for being. These things are impossible to fully understand, as we are most truthful to ourselves when we are in the privacy of our own. The start of this project inhibits dreamers, and aspiring artists (according to study or production). Some have been given the quote "the eyes are the windows to the soul" and some have been told to "think about what you aspire to. your dreams, what you see yourself doing in the future, and where you are." Now, I am branching out in my ongoing project of, "people you meet," and also including family, and etcetera. Like I've always say, "We are the artists." We don't need a series of work or visuals to be one. The ongoing project in part with, "people you meet." > : They say the eyes are the windows to the soul.
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(148/358) Farren Waddell - Art Eduction The idea that the eyes are the window to the soul has been quoted, stated, and repeated over the years while being expanded up and used as inspiration for countless numbers of projects from A - Z. Say what you will, but the eyes offer a sense of truth, passion, wonder, feeling...etceteral. Realistically, we'll never fully understand any individual. They're secrets, dreams, reasons for being. These things are impossible to fully understand, as we are most truthful to ourselves when we are in the privacy of our own. The start of this project inhibits dreamers, and aspiring artists (according to study or production). Some have been given the quote "the eyes are the windows to the soul" and some have been told to "think about what you aspire to. your dreams, what you see yourself doing in the future, and where you are." Now, I am branching out in my ongoing project of, "people you meet," and also including family, and etcetera. Like I've always say, "We are the artists." We don't need a series of work or visuals to be one. The ongoing project in part with, "people you meet." > : They say the eyes are the windows to the soul.
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(148/358) JJ Grinvalds - Art Director/Graphic Design The idea that the eyes are the window to the soul has been quoted, stated, and repeated over the years while being expanded up and used as inspiration for countless numbers of projects from A - Z. Say what you will, but the eyes offer a sense of truth, passion, wonder, feeling...etceteral. Realistically, we'll never fully understand any individual. They're secrets, dreams, reasons for being. These things are impossible to fully understand, as we are most truthful to ourselves when we are in the privacy of our own. The start of this project inhibits dreamers, and aspiring artists (according to study or production). Some have been given the quote "the eyes are the windows to the soul" and some have been told to "think about what you aspire to. your dreams, what you see yourself doing in the future, and where you are." Now, I am branching out in my ongoing project of, "people you meet," and also including family, and etcetera. Like I've always say, "We are the artists." We don't need a series of work or visuals to be one. The ongoing project in part with, "people you meet." > : They say the eyes are the windows to the soul.
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(148/358) Did an art sale down in Iowa over the weekend. I'm clearly doing a lot of work.
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(148/358) Some fascination before I left for to head up to Minnesota again.
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(148/358) Tastes like sprite. After the sale and being under the sun for 7 hours it was time to relax.
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(148/358) PEER PRESSURE. Not really. I actually bought it. I drank 3 or 4 in the span of 7 hours I believe. On a roll.
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(148/358) She bought a huge print the last art sale I was down in Iowa for, as well as works at the coffee shop that provided us with the glory of coffee and caffeine in the blistering sun.
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(148/358) PEER PRESSURE. I was offered Lemon Cake. I guess it was kind of off and not tasting right? and the owner of the coffee place handing me the coffee in this picture, said that he wouldn't wish it upon anyone, ESPECIALLY, the squirrels in the park. Would never give it to them...because it just didn't taste like Lemon Cake. So I declined. I saved myself.
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(148/358) We were discussing and mocking how we react when a camera is around and someone is taking photos. It was awesome to see my cousin and actually hang out with her for the first time in...years. We met and grew up hanging out at family reunions (not because we wanted to). Us and about 3 - 5 other kids, depending on what families could make it, were always the ones sitting at that table in the corner feeling out of place or just bored, which in turn led to running around the church or outside finding something to do. Still. We're pretty awesome. We recently decided this through a number of situations this weekend.
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(147/358) Drove down to Iowa for an art sale. To pass the time I take photos...while driving.
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(147/358) Drove down to Iowa for an art sale. To pass the time I take photos...while driving.
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(146/358) Coffee upon arrival at work the 2nd day? I think I can handle that.
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(145/358) New job. What it entails: Playing with spools of color. Nah. It's a bit more complicated. But simply put...I play with colors. Now the months to come of learning the ins and outs of the place.
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(144/358) fuckyeahfilmfuckups. I've weeded out destroyed film. I've weeded out light leaks...so, I've come down to this: Metal reels (with pins, clips, teeth, etc) for developing are not, nor ever have been, my friend. Even through school. We have a history. I'd always go after those plastic reals that have the two slots on the side and you keep twisting each side the opposite directions and it would real the film up for you perfect. God I miss those. I need to find one to use. I found the canister at the store down the road, but it was a reel for 120. I suppose I should have bought that too...I'll need it soon enough. But I digress. Clearly the metal ones just aren't workin' out. Canon AE-1 Ilford Delta 3200 DIY. Develop. Just don't fuck up.
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(144/358) I like grain. Canon AE-1 Ilford Delta 3200 DIY. Develop. Just don't fuck up.
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(144/358) fuckyeahfilmfuckups. I've weeded out destroyed film. I've weeded out light leaks...so, I've come down to this: Metal reels (with pins, clips, teeth, etc) for developing are not, nor ever have been, my friend. Even through school. We have a history. I'd always go after those plastic reals that have the two slots on the side and you keep twisting each side the opposite directions and it would real the film up for you perfect. God I miss those. I need to find one to use. I found the canister at the store down the road, but it was a reel for 120. I suppose I should have bought that too...I'll need it soon enough. But I digress. Clearly the metal ones just aren't workin' out. Canon AE-1 Ilford Delta 3200 DIY. Develop. Just don't fuck up.
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(143/358) I just started using my intervalometer. Was supposed to have used it when I went out West...don't know why I didn't. Better late than never. Chaotic water deserves metal.
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(143/358) The wind was pretty epic. h2o had a proper reaction to it all.
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(143/358) Straggler in the tides.
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(143/358) Forget the horror here Forget the horror here Leave it all down here It's future rust and it's future dust I just started usingmy intervalometer. Was supposed to have used it when I went out West...don't know why I didn't. Better late than never. Anyways. It's time to go back home to the cities.
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(142/358) Sebastian Petersen - Family/Brother. He was trying to tell me that I had to take a photo of a birds nest in a tree next to the driveway. It never happened.
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(142/358) Dogs need a haircut. The humidity today was like walking into a wall of water. It's been worse. But it's a given having not experienced it for quite a while now.
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(142/358) Hey. I can get tipsy off that stuff, right?
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(142/358) Universal: Gumballs last a grand total of 30 seconds. Then you spit them out. These ones had nerds in them. So that made those 30 seconds worth my 25 cents. Cheapskate.
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(142/358) Met up with the mother at Cub Foods to find ingredients for dinner tonight. We made a chinese/mongolian dish from scratch. It was pretty amazing.
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(142/358) Never say, "no," to Panda.
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(142/358) IT'S A COLORFUL CLUSTERFUCK OF, YOPLAIT.
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(141/358) Goodnight, another bad morning. and this
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(140/358) No major plans today.
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(138/358) I brought it upon myself to make a creation for dinner.
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(138/358) good morning :]
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(137/358) Family <3 I get home this evening and he hands me a picture he made. Adorable. I guess one of us doesn't have a face.
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(137/358) I would like to take this time to say: "thank you, coffee. For everything you do for me. You always got my back during my mornings and dire times of need. You're a real pal. I look forward to the future years together. Your consumer, Bryant" yeah. what.
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(136/358) I went back to my roots today. There is a small wooded area behind my house that I always used to shoot in when I started back in 2006. gotta love the archives. Well...since I've been away and haven't been venturing...it's changed. They built parks around it, made a trail, put in signs describing the different types of trees around. No more are the ponds open for visitation. No more is the clearing that would have flowers bloom every year at this time. Sigh. Damn urban development *shakes fist* I'll find a new awesome backwood area then.
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(136/358) I'm a happy camper today. I felt like a kid in a candy store :] I added Canon's AE-1 to my arsenal today :] Just loaded with Ilford HP5 400. I'm ready to shoot. She came in last night to a local camera shop. I stopped by there first thing today to drop off an application for employment, and take a browse and inquire. Once I saw and had it in my hands...there was no doubt. Needed it. What's even better is that my 50mm 1.4 and 1.8 from the FL world will work on the AE-1. There's only a few FL lenses manufactured that will work. I'm happy to have a few that do. So I'm pretty ecstatic. Prime time to use up the bulk of HP5 I have on the shelf >:]
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(135/358) This morning was a highlight to my day. I woke up, I had coffee/breakfast, and got to chat with Anna on skype? I say that's a great start to a Monday :] 3 1/2 hours. We're awesome. We even watched Jurassic Park. I'd say that's a win.
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(135/358) I usually throw her flakes of cereal every morning until she misses one. Then she gets no more. Ewok.
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(134/358) Had to get my feet wet sometime. Minnesota has been having some crazy weather. Before I got here, there were sun beams criss crossing each other coming down from the clouds and among rain. Of course. I got there a moment to late. I thought I would gander around some marshlands for a little longer anyway.
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(134/358) Minnesota has been having some crazy weather. Before I got here, there were sun beams criss crossing each other coming down from the clouds and among rain. Of course. I got there a moment to late. I thought I would gander around some marshlands for a little longer anyway.
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(134/358) Minnesota has been having some crazy weather. Before I got here, there were sun beams criss crossing each other coming down from the clouds and among rain. Of course. I got there a moment to late. I thought I would gander around some marshlands for a little longer anyway.
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(134/358) Mom's at it again! More baking, ftw! For her dad's birthday she made him a golf cart cake deal. Turned out pretty sweet.
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(134/358) Tired little brother. Video games takes a lot out of you. Imagine that one.
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(134/358) What kind of brother would I be if I didn't introduce the world of video games to the younger brother? Little Big Planet for a day. Oh, and Castle Crasher too. I'd say that this pretty much sums up my time at home ^.^;
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(133/358) Severe weather was rolling in, so I thought I would take a drive and chase some stuff around a bit. I drove at least 80 miles around a few counties. I missed the wall cloud and the Tornado touchdown that was about 10mi south from where I was...but either way, it was a rush to chase. I swear, at one point, I saw a tornado start to form. Maybe not. But since I thought it was (at the time), adrenaline took over and chasing was the most fascinating thing to be doing at the time. Even if it didn't yield a Tornado, I ran into rain, hail, lighting, strong winds, clearings, torrential winds, etc. Yah. It was a good evening.
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(133/358) Severe weather was rolling in, so I thought I would take a drive and chase some stuff around a bit. Waiting around for some stuff to happen, listening to weather reports, and checking the maps as they update.
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(133/358) Severe weather was rolling in, so I thought I would take a drive and chase some stuff around a bit.
