1. Phoenix Zoellick Illustration: Not only am I am completely smitten with her KABOOM illustration (above), but her snowboards and other illustration work is stellar, too.
2. Shit My Dad Says: Boy has dad. Dad says ridiculous, cranky dad things. Boy posts dad’s quotes on social networking platform. Hilarity ensues.
3. Things My Boyfriend Says: Girl has boyfriend. Boyfriend says hilarious, sardonic boy things. Girl posts boyfriend’s quotes on open blogging platform. Hilarity ensues. (Thanks, Kitty!)
4. How To Make Your Own Brick Pizza Oven: I pity you non-Italians, who can actually consider building this as much as I have without becoming a walking, talking-with-my-hands stereotype. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to position these stone lions out on my front lawn…
5. Tips On Making Tea: I don’t drink coffee, but anyone who knows me knows that I like tea A LOT. Like I could substitute it for oxygen. I am going to be one of those crazy tea-ladies when I get older. Actually, I already am. Who am I kidding? More Oolong?
6. Running For Roz: On Wednesday, May 20th, 2009, Lt. Roslyn Littman Schulte (Roz) was killed in Afghanistan when her vehicle drove over an IED that was buried under the ground. In honor of her memory, her friends are participating in the races at the United States Air Force Marathon on September 19, 2009, and donating the funds to the Roslyn Schulte Memorial at the United States Air Force Academy.
7. Jobpic: Do you have a unique, odd or special skill, or are you seeking someone who does? Jobpic is a site that lets you connect with those offering a ridiculously wide range of services, from French translation, to a Cornhole set? Get your mind out of the gutter, it’s not at all as dirty as it sounds!
Finally, in honor of my wedding tomorrow (AH!!!), one of the best ceremonies I have ever seen:
So long folks! Next time we chat, I will be a married lady!
If there was any piece of advice that was drilled into me at the beginning wedding planning, it was to choose the right photographer. It’s the one piece of advice I would pass on to any couple getting married: invest time and money in a trustworthy, talented professional. You can fudge the flowers, the food, but the photography is something that cannot be fudged, and will have lasting repercussions beyond the big day; in the end, it’s either done right, or it’s not. I unfortunately know many couples who have had disastrous situations arise regarding their wedding photography - from a photographer who went bankrupt shortly after the wedding (and has refused to release the photos), to one that straight up disappeared post-reception. So though I have been pretty easygoing in regards to most details pertaining to the wedding, finding the right photographer was actually something I stressed about and did some serious research on.
Isn’t it wonderful when the universe hears your needs, and fulfills them? In the midst of my hunt, Kim was plunked right under my nose. Kimberly Craven and I met via one of my bridesmaids, who brought her to the surprisebirthdayparty I threw Fiance Kaboom this year. She was a true gem, and noticing my SLR on the coffee table, asked if I would mind if she took a few pics. Considering I was completely busy being hostess extraordinaire, I eagerly encouraged her to go nuts. And go nuts she did. By the next morning, I discovered some absolutely beautiful photos waiting for me in my camera - and I had found my girl.
It is always a delight when I meet someone with a special talent, but it is an additional gift that Kim has become a close friend of both myself and Fiance Kaboom’s over the last few months. She is a smart, funny, beautiful individual, and FK and I feel truly lucky to have met her. She is also any girl’s dream of a perfect wedding photographer. Not only has she lent invaluable help and support in scheduling the day, but she has offered all of her knowledge to both of us when it comes to having a stress-free, ideal wedding (I can honestly say she is a contributing reason as to why I am not running around like a maniacal Bridezilla).
A few weeks ago, Kim asked John and I if we would like to do an engagement session. Considering FK and I didn’t want something super mushy and romantic, we decided on Coney Island: it’s fun-loving, quirky, and positively ridiculous - just like us. These pictures are the results, and I am absolutely staggered and awed by the power of Kim and her camera. Simply put, they are gorgeous.
Though FK and I were first hesitant to do one, I now see the invaluable opportunity an engagement session can be. Not only does it offer a photo montage that is much more casual and fun as opposed to the formal shoot on the wedding day, but the face time it provides between photographer and subject is a great warm up to the larger event. The session really allowed me and FK to get used to being photographed by a third party (something most of us just aren’t super comfortable with), and I am sure it gave Kim some insights as to what to expect from us as well. Not to mention giving all of us the opportunity to curb some of our less appealing photo habits: for instance, we noticed FK has a creepy habit of kissing me with his eyes open. Yeesh! In conclusion, I think all of us will be going into the wedding day more confident and prepared on the photo end of things, and with a stunning set of photos to boot.
You can see more of Kimberly’s beautiful photography here. She also keeps a great little photo blog. Thanks, Kim. We’ll treasure these forever.
This is an insanely upbeat mix. I wanted something bubbly and exciting that could convey my general elation. Summer is almost over, so it’s time to ramp-it-up. Play it louder, shake it harder, and suck every precious, wonderful second out of this glorious time of year that you can.
“In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.”
“The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life. It is present in the infinity of forms and phenomena that exist in all of creation.”
“The greatest education in the world is watching the masters at work.”
“’Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons. The truth will win this marathon in court.’”
“And my goal in life is to give to the world what I was lucky to receive: the ecstasy of divine union through my music and my dance.”
“Just because it’s in print doesn’t mean it’s the gospel.”
“I don’t like pop music.”
“I’ll always be Peter Pan in my heart.”
“Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul, and know love as the ultimate truth at the heart of all creation.”
“You can always dream, and your dreams will come true, but you have to make them come true.”
“If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.”
2. Olsen Anti-Fashion: Are the Olsen twins eschewing their fashion icon status, or is anti-fashion the new wave of style for these two celebrity cum-designers?
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