tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7227145729781125342024-02-18T20:37:43.058-08:00Mission CreativityMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.comBlogger351125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-31395768683863295782016-05-10T21:45:00.000-07:002016-05-13T13:15:21.027-07:00Travel Tuesday: Raglan, New Zealand<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 14px;">
<span style="background-color: white;">In the months leading up to our trip, my mom introduced me to a photographer, local to the Auckland area. Roger helped me focus and narrow down our destinations to a more realistic itinerary. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The day we arrived, Roger was a saint and met us at the airport on Waitangi day before 6am. </span><span style="background-color: white;">He drove us around Auckland showing us a few sights and helped us re-adjust to driving on the left side of the road. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">He treated us with a bag of New Zealand goodies including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineapple_Lumps">Pineapple Lumps</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whittaker%27s">Whittaker's chocolate</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaffas">Jaffas</a>, and some sort of carbonated apple/orange soda. We polished off the entire bag of Pineapple Lumps in less than a day! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 14px;">On our drive from Auckland to Raglan, we tried </span><a href="https://www.tiptop.co.nz/product-category/scoop-ice-cream/" style="font-family: 'helvetica neue'; font-size: 14px;">Tip Top ice cream</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 14px;"> in Pokeno. They had some crazy flavors: orange chocolate chip, candy floss, tiger time, and hokey pokey. I decided I didn’t like hokey pokey (tiny balls of honeycomb toffee), but I did love the amount of scoops they offered - 12 scoops for $14 NZD. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Thrift shops are called “opportunity shops” in New Zealand. I just love this spin on thrifting. It definitely is an </span><i>opportunity</i><span style="background-color: white;"> for a great deal.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Ansgar describes <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raglan,_New_Zealand">Raglan</a> as your favorite surf shop that exploded into a town. When asked if they have sharks, an employee replied “we have heaps of sharks.” Gotta love the kiwi phrases. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 14px;">Ansgar went surfing at Manu bay where they have the longest left wave. Raglan is well known as a great place for surfing goofy. It was less of a tourist stop and much more a surfing requirement, as it was featured in the movie </span><i style="font-family: 'helvetica neue'; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Endless_Summer">The Endless Summer.</a></i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-46627858791244051752016-04-27T22:26:00.002-07:002016-04-27T22:56:11.621-07:00Location Scouting<div style="font-size: 14px;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was then I realized my love for travel/landscape photography. An excuse to travel to beautiful destinations, photograph them during the best lighting and then napping midday when the lighting isn't ideal. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When I returned from Death Valley, I shared my photos proudly with my classmates. In the next few years, two of my closest film friends made the trek to Death Valley and shot footage for their feature length films. I like to think it was because I inspired them with my images. While sitting in the theater, watching their films on the big screen, I realized that I wanted to be a location scout for film makers. Doesn’t that sound glorious? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fast forward nearly 10 years and I’ve changed my scope to inspire friends, family, and future friends to experience destinations by sharing photos on social media in hopes that someday, they too will make memories of their own at some of these destinations.
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Be sure to check back next week for the beginning of my New Zealand series. Hope you have are having a lovely Wednesday! </span></div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-78112380426540573412013-12-19T10:45:00.003-08:002013-12-19T10:50:09.984-08:00My Top 10 Countries I'm getting the itch to hop on a plane again. Of course I want to go back to Italy, New Zealand, Australia, and Germany to explore more of the country and make friends with the locals.<br />
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I dream of traveling to these top ten places:<br />
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<li>Thailand</li>
<li>Costa Rica</li>
<li>Spain</li>
<li>Brazil</li>
<li>Portugal</li>
<li>India</li>
<li>Norway</li>
<li>Greece</li>
<li>Iceland</li>
<li>Austria</li>
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Where is your next dream destination?</div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-18793912451392986322013-01-23T23:31:00.002-08:002013-01-23T23:31:44.124-08:00Right Now<span style="background-color: white; color: #8f7d74; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">Oh, hello! I figured I'd play along with <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/2013/01/currently-2.html">Amy Tangerine's post</a>. </span><br />
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<em>Drinking</em>: water, like its going out of style.<br />
<em>Eating</em>: Stuffed from dinner at the Park Chalet<br />
<em>Listening</em>: to M83 - <i>Hurry Up, We're Dreaming</i><br />
<em>Wearing</em>: PJs!<br />
<em>Reading</em>: Salesforce Fundamentals. Preparing for my certification test.<br />
<em>Feeling</em>: Sleepy after a long day<br />
<em>Weather</em>: Overcast & wet– 50 degrees<br />
<em>Wanting</em>: to get my photos uploaded from this weekend for Project Life.<br />
<em>Needing</em>: a little bit more sleep. I always end up finding just one more thing that needs to be wrapped up before bed.<br />
<em>Wishing</em>: That there was enough light after work to run on the beach.<br />
<em>Thinking</em>: I should stretch more often.<br />
<em>Enjoying:</em> Being home<br />
Loving: Project Life<br />
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-55279370752819877592012-11-09T21:54:00.000-08:002016-04-27T22:40:56.212-07:00Exploring Southern Hemisphere - Sydney<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello from down under! After a 17+ hour flight, I arrived at the Sydney airport. </div>
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I met a girl named Yvette from Alberta, Canada on the shuttle ride to my hostel. Everything is orange here, including to sofa I'm writing from. The staff here claim that the owner of the hostel is an 8 year old daucshaund that drinks out of a cup and prefers to be called Princess. <br />
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After a much needed shower, Yvette & I set out to take the CityRail (similar to Bart) to the closest beach, Double Bay. We got on an express train by accident and got dropped off in Bondi Junction, a whole stop past where we were trying to go. We decided to walk around a bit and passed by many decorated houses. Some had funny handwritten notes saying "out of candy, come back in 365 days." <br />
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We asked for directions a lot after realizing that our exhaustion was causing us to get further lost. I like to call this an adventure. We finally arrived at the "beach" which was a strip of sand next to a small harbour. Our feet were in a lot of pain so we took the bus back to Kings Cross which is right next to my hostel. I'm happy I'm only staying here one night since I'll be much closer to everything when I stay at another hostel in The Rocks. <br />
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We spent the afternoon people watching at a burger joint located right next to a gym. I've been struggling to stay up (since it is not even 9pm here). <br />
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What do I love to do on my lunch breaks, on the way home from work, and as soon as I wake up on weekends? Search for great deals all over! I get the biggest high from finding things that people have donated and cast away. I know there are plenty of others out there like me and I love it! </div>
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I found these beauties all over the place. Some in thrift stores and some in antique collectives. I've been using instagram to share a lot of photos and decided that I should use my dream camera that I purchased in March to shoot some photos too! Here are some recent finds (mostly orange):</div>
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Autumn Harvest pattern</div>
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Promotional Seville pattern from 1972</div>
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Daisy (unknown pattern)</div>
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Horizon Blue pattern</div>
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I admit it, I am obsessed with Pyrex. I'm spending a lot of time <a href="http://www.pyrexlove.com/vintage-pyrex-pattern-guide/">here</a> & <a href="http://www.corellecorner.com/pyrex-pattern-profiles.html">here</a>. I've got the same question over and over again. What are you going to do with all of that? I use it! Its in my fridge, decorating my counter and in my cupboards. I make gelato with it, store fruit and snacks in them. They add that pop of color to my table that I'm looking for!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-70818124375824055122012-05-27T23:28:00.000-07:002012-06-23T21:05:40.079-07:00Summer Shenanigans<br />
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Sutro Baths, San Francisco, CA</div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I saw a </span><a href="http://aliedwards.com/2012/05/summer-manifesto.html#more-20995" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">post</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> by Ali Edwards and believe that there should always be a summer manifesto! Summer has always been a favorite time of year to me. Here's my list for Summer 2012:</span></div>
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<li>Take a ride on a boat</li>
<li>Go to a garage sale</li>
<li>Night tour on Alcatraz Island</li>
<li>Kayak in the bay</li>
<li>Make gelato</li>
<li>Try making Uncle Pat's ice cream cake</li>
<li>Surf</li>
<li>Shoot film!</li>
<li>Go for a bike ride</li>
<li>Spend time outside</li>
<li>Visit the Library</li>
<li>Make something with beads</li>
<li>Paint my nails bright colors</li>
<li>Go swimming</li>
<li>Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium</li>
<li>Dance!</li>
<li>Free Friday Night Concert at The Boardwalk</li>
<li>Go to a Water Park/Theme Park</li>
<li>Eat Ice Cream</li>
<li>Movie night in the Park (in San Francisco)</li>
</ol>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-20155475283580440552011-12-23T15:19:00.000-08:002016-05-11T11:12:32.216-07:00'Tis The Season: December 2-10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Friday, December 2nd: Kelley & I spent our lunch talking about the start of the December album. Here she is playing with my Elle's Studio <i style="text-align: left;">Tis the Season</i> kit that I bought to help supplement my album. Aren't the numbers too cute?</div>
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I met Jessica, Bryce, Jamie, and Salad for dinner at one of my favorite local crepe restaurants. We grabbed dinner before heading to the theater to see Breaking Dawn. We waited a few weeks after it was released because of our hectic schedules.<br />
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I laughed during some moments I'm sure that weren't meant to be laugh out loud funny. I was entertained by the movie and really enjoyed the wedding sequence. I've become quite familiar with them lately-I photographed quite a few this past year!</div>
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Saturday, December 3rd: Scrap date with Kristi! She & I haven't been able to get together to scrapbook in a really long time. I have a habit of working a lot and packing my weekends with a lot of fun! It was so great to see my recently engaged friends and play catch up. </div>
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I found a "I Love MJ" button the other day.</div>
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We kept our December tradition going with the Pillsbury sugar cookies too. It wouldn't be Christmas without these guys.<br />
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Sunday, December 4th: I've started working at <a href="http://christmasbythecove.com/">Christmas by the Cove</a> with the holidays quickly approaching. Its great because it gets me in the spirit and I get to shop while I work. I picked up these cute Shiny Bright glass blown ornaments by Christopher Radko. They come in two sizes so naturally I bought both!<br />
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Leo & Tiffany have the cutest interactive advent calendar apps on their phones and its so cute to watch them open each day together. Then I get to play with it after!<br />
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I bought a vintage shiny bright from our collection at the store. They are so pretty piled together that it took a lot of will power to just buy one. </div>
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Monday, December 5th: My parents brought a tree home and I helped light it. My lighting theory is that there can't be enough lights on a tree! My general rule that Leo taught me: 1 strand of lights per foot there is tree. This works really well!</div>
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I also love lighting trees with a hooded sweatshirt. I keep the lights in the hood so the lights don't get tangled.<br />
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Our family tree all lit up:</div>
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Tuesday, December 6th: I've kept a Trader Joe's chocolate advent calendar in my car to make my commute more festive. Each morning I open a new window and try to guess what the shape is supposed to be.</div>
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My company had a special barista making gingerbread lattes and a beautiful holiday spread. I didn't wait in line for a latte but I did grab a few croissants and chocolate filled pastries. It was so fun to walk in and see first thing in the morning! </div>
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Wednesday, December 7th: I busied myself in the darkroom in preparation for the photography final. I remembered why cutting mat board is so difficult...math and razor blades. I was so involved with that project that I only remembered to take photos as I was leaving campus. This is the view of the library:</div>
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Thursday, December 8th: Thursday was my comp day since I was scheduled to work the following Saturday. I desperately wanted to sleep in but it just didn't happen. I relaxed and updated my resume for a new position within my department. One of my packages arrived with a few of my holiday projects. I loved the presentation!</div>
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Lisa organized a girls craft night at her place. We all made food and had too many left overs. Emily brought this deliciously sweet fruit tart:</div>
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I brought my scrap supply to work on my December album from last year. Lisa worked on a beautiful ribbon wreath while Emily worked on a felt wreath.</div>
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Friday, December 9th: Ansgar took me ice skating to the <a href="http://www.skatebowl.com/Ice_Center/Public/index.htm">Yerba Buena Gardens ice rink</a> in San Francisco. It was such a different experience going skating with a ice hockey player. We both had our own ice skates and had so much fun racing around on the ice. </div>
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We decided we need to skate more frequently. It was so convenient that he knew one of the employees working that night! </div>
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I had forgotten how much I love to photograph the city at night. It made me wish I had my DSLR with me to capture the beauty of Yerba Buena Gardens. I love the patterns on the sidewalk with the church in the background. </div>
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This is one of my most favorite colorful views, taken from the Yerba Buena Gardens bridge:</div>
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On the way back, we met up with some friends at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/lucky-13-san-francisco">Lucky 13</a> in San Francisco. It was a really cute place with a foosball table, chalk boards, and a modern day photo booth. I was thrilled to check it out since I fell in love with <a href="http://www.lucky13alameda.com/">Lucky 13</a> in Alameda. </div>
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Saturday, December 10th: We attended a jam fest/ holiday party in one of the coolest venues I've ever been to. I love to scout locations so when I find a new one that I love, I get very excited! One of Ansgar's friends found <a href="http://www.sallepianos.com/">Salle Pianos</a> and rented it out for our holiday evening of music. Brian took clips from his favorite holiday movies and edited them together for projection onto one of the white walls. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NjZ3oD6UmGz8PNc-grISzdORTb19ut4Ih7LEMx9tzVQnsL-dl_gnxCAjWUR7wpiIy1CqEsGFEf1z_jVV6GMhX-6Q2JaOp8v8nMso9YcCcCduoEdhLdsJR7B14nEZ-fcQ30HgMyVe8v74/s1600/DSC_9487_20111211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NjZ3oD6UmGz8PNc-grISzdORTb19ut4Ih7LEMx9tzVQnsL-dl_gnxCAjWUR7wpiIy1CqEsGFEf1z_jVV6GMhX-6Q2JaOp8v8nMso9YcCcCduoEdhLdsJR7B14nEZ-fcQ30HgMyVe8v74/s320/DSC_9487_20111211.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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The decor was beautiful; Antique pianos, lits candelabras, gold gilded mirrors and an exquisite chandelier. </div>
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Instruments littered the floor along with music stands and other audio equipment. It was a perfect night to chat with great music playing the entire evening. I met a lot of talented people and talked about photography and the environment (my job title always sparks that conversation).</div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEuclOmC9aH88CqFNKqdR5NQhxrgOvn_SHDlpCavyEbax8lMkCIMzbJysBJajYk1CY9oV_jvdYxguB-M27Z7G4qiTeiOE5EqU5cXPfgzpy1C0Ojiv-sSMgyDRbaUzLzQ4Y_vaYLYdO_Ak/s1600/IMG_2788_20111201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEuclOmC9aH88CqFNKqdR5NQhxrgOvn_SHDlpCavyEbax8lMkCIMzbJysBJajYk1CY9oV_jvdYxguB-M27Z7G4qiTeiOE5EqU5cXPfgzpy1C0Ojiv-sSMgyDRbaUzLzQ4Y_vaYLYdO_Ak/s320/IMG_2788_20111201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> I'd highly recommend taking a class like this! Bring some water since it gets hot in the kitchen.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-86823648553376528212011-11-25T00:05:00.000-08:002011-11-25T00:05:09.624-08:00The Impossible ProjectI hope everyone had a laid back Thanksgiving holiday. I spent my day goofing off at the beach with my mom and then traveling around to celebrate with loved ones. Luckily for me, I didn't have a long commute. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLvnrpAqlEasZ7tHjACNtaYx8gOTUNy3NlNwWLMc68GMIt9o3QumBPjNIcRDJ9S3xn3HvI11NhNldwOioViSrj6axyqAbmdM7BxeN6JeHojUj3eYlMRiohWCLx8ITACNz2M_wtpwJK8d2/s1600/DSC_8938_20111124_111124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrLvnrpAqlEasZ7tHjACNtaYx8gOTUNy3NlNwWLMc68GMIt9o3QumBPjNIcRDJ9S3xn3HvI11NhNldwOioViSrj6axyqAbmdM7BxeN6JeHojUj3eYlMRiohWCLx8ITACNz2M_wtpwJK8d2/s320/DSC_8938_20111124_111124.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> This summer I decided to stop at a garage sale down the street and found a Polaroid SX-70 presto camera for $1. I was talking with my photo friend Eric about how I wish I could test the camera to see if it was still in working condition. He told me about <a href="http://the-impossible-project.com/">The Impossible Project</a> and that I could still get film for my camera! For those of you still dreaming of shooting with your Polaroid, check out the instant film they make.<br />
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<div>For Halloween I dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast. I decided I wanted to be Belle from the beginning of the movie where she is wearing her blue peasant dress. I didn't have much luck locating this costume in a costume store.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5N1sXxnDSm06EI-eJDEKafajOP9OcvR7rRoIDgS5qJf9sn02lC_ChFqZvMwMJASkupFkmC6GJHiWK5i_kPChHaQymKi8DIupFpmT1oM1Hz_Nno7DtXJGwZz0HA0JtuMVcTkeWz5nnG-Hp/s1600/DSC_8064_20111029_111029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5N1sXxnDSm06EI-eJDEKafajOP9OcvR7rRoIDgS5qJf9sn02lC_ChFqZvMwMJASkupFkmC6GJHiWK5i_kPChHaQymKi8DIupFpmT1oM1Hz_Nno7DtXJGwZz0HA0JtuMVcTkeWz5nnG-Hp/s320/DSC_8064_20111029_111029.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div></div><div>I found this dress on sale in the juniors department at Macy's. I picked up dish towels at TJMAXX and some white gross grain ribbon. My mom helped me use her iron on adhesive to create an apron for the outfit. The book and basket were borrowed and I already had the shoes. The whole costume cost me less then $20. I was a very happy camper. I had a lot of fun "making" my own costume this year for Halloween!</div><div><br />
</div><div>I took over 3,200 photos on my trip in Kauai. I'm narrowing them down to my top 150-200 photos and post a few of my favorites here. I have some fun stories to share and a lot of catching up around here. I'm very excited about the holiday season kicking off. Happy Black Friday!</div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-17825403899860577462011-10-10T12:04:00.000-07:002011-10-10T12:04:39.685-07:00Greetings from Kauai!I've been on the island of Kauai for two nights. I had the pleasure of spending two weeks here in 2003. The weather is wonderful and the nature is stunning. Yesterday I went swimming at Haena Beach and stumbled upon a school of sea turtles. The best part was that it was completely unplanned and not many people were around! I will be relaxing in Hawaii for 9 days and I'm enjoying every moment of it.<div><br />
</div><div>Since I love making lists I thought I'd share my hopes for this adventure:</div><div><br />
</div><div><ul><li>Catch a wave</li>
<li>Kayak down the Wailua River</li>
<li>Visit glass beach</li>
<li>Jump into Queens Bath</li>
<li>Swim with the fish (sea turtles too)</li>
<li>Take a helicopter ride </li>
<li>Read on the beach</li>
<li>Shower outside</li>
<li>Nap</li>
<li>Hike on the Na Pali Coast</li>
<li>Get lost on purpose</li>
<li>Make a new friend</li>
<li>Journal daily</li>
<li>Eat something new</li>
<li>Eat where the locals eat</li>
<li>Get shave ice</li>
<li>Try night photography on the island (not much light pollution at night). </li>
<li>Pass the camera so I get photos of me too!</li>
</ul><div>I took 400+ photos in just a matter of 3 hours yesterday! I will be posting photos when I return so keep your eyes peeled. The fruit is amazing here!</div></div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-62591588071561426802011-06-26T22:10:00.000-07:002016-05-11T11:13:34.391-07:00Puerto Rico<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">I walked along the path towards the other fort, Fort San Felipe del Morro. I had a travel book with a mini map so I wasn't completely lost-until I tried meeting up with Terra's fiancee Kevin. This is a view looking back towards Fort San Cristobal.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">After getting directions, I connected with Kevin and his family. I felt like part of the family within moments of meeting them all. Terra joined us and took me back to their apartment. I was thrilled to see it since they were renting from a local. She is beautiful.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The 3 of us said goodbye to the rest of our group and another guide picked us up for the evening excursion. After signing a waiver, an attractive local helped me into a life jacket and then trained the large group how to properly row a double kayak in the ocean. I was told I would be paired with one of the young guides and I was oh so happy!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">There were several groups kayaking into Laguna Grande the bioluminescent bay of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fajardo,_Puerto_Rico">Fajardo</a>. I was paired with the leader of our group who entertained me with a Spanish lesson and some Puerto Rican slang thrown in. I got a little spooked when we were the first going through the channel that was completely covered with a mangrove canopy. When we arrived at the bay I was completely speechless. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The bio-luminescent microscopic algae lit up the water as my hands dipped quickly into the water. I was surprised when one of the guides tapped the kayak and shrimp lit up. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinoflagellates">dinoflagellates</a> convert chemical energy into light and emit tiny blue flashes when the water is disturbed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Sadly, I don’t have any photos from my excursion because I did not have the proper water housing for underwater photography. Photos that people did capture at bio luminescent bay can be seen <a href="http://www.google.com/search?pq=lagunas+grande&hl=en&authuser=0&cp=17&gs_id=74&xhr=t&q=laguna+grande+in+fajardo&qe=bGFndW5hIGdyYW5kZSBpbiA&qesig=gM3K9K9g2pcaOYmg7dNt2Q&pkc=AFgZ2tl-AWbZAIlUHFPwDWksbz52NPPmVpVjCyflQqqq_3CbQ45C_bjBDFiUYkCWb2d8L4jvlNEPKaWRuqzfAhxPgG_-rDJPdA&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1280&bih=709&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">On Friday, my friend Sally met me at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_San_Felipe_del_Morro">Fort San Felipe del Morro</a>. I showed Sally some tips on photography while we walked around the fort and enjoyed the sun.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;">They made great use of the brightly painted buildings. Terra was a beautiful bride.</span><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The reception was held at Hotel El Covento. The entrance into the reception was decorated very elegantly. Terra had the cutest table place cards: suckers that were shaped like X’s and O’s. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I think it greatly benefited Terra that she is a wedding photographer. The decorations and details were magical. Walking into the reception was quite the experience.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It was one of the lightest, fluffiest cakes. I went back for seconds, not caring if anyone noticed. I doubt this is shocking to Terra. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Only having a short time left, I opted to go to a nearby beach. I hadn’t planned on going to the beach so I was in shorts instead of a swimsuit. That didn’t stop me for looking for sea glass in water up to my waist! Check out <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/michellejacquemet/sets/72157626615365113/">flickr for more photos</a>.</span><br />
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<span id="goog_1900410860"></span><span id="goog_1900410861"></span>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-41508080270117559012011-02-12T23:59:00.000-08:002011-02-13T00:00:45.616-08:00After Dark: Alice in Wonderland<a href="http://www.exploratorium.edu/">The Exploratorium</a> is a really fun museum geared towards learning how things function from a scientific perspective. <a href="http://www.exploratorium.edu/afterdark/">After Dark</a> is an adult event held after hours on the first Thursday of each month. February's theme was Surreal.<br />
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The Alice in Wonderland Tea Party was first come first serve so we staked out our territory for the 9pm tea party. Jessica quickly made friends and snagged a mask at the beginning of the night. <br />
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We played with our silhouettes on a glass lit screen. I ate my red rose as if it were a ball of fire. <br />
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There were four groups with 3-4 people in each group. Here is Marissa posing in front of a mural that is purple (two challenges in one photo). </div>
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We had to meet a new friend, find out their name, birthday, occupation, and then get a photo of them with our mascot. We decided to jump in the photo just for fun. I loved how Finn's mom was dressed for her first visit to Haight Street! Jenna was so hungry that she kept on eating during the photo. <br />
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We were challenged to find a sign and act it out. Jenna is trying to "rent" Marissa for a little companionship.<br />
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I gravitate toward any location that has a photo booth. I was ecstatic when Jenna & Marissa told me they had found one in <a href="https://www.wastelandclothing.com/#/home/">Wasteland</a>, a second hand clothing store. We spent far too much of our scavenger hunt time in the booth but it was totally worth it. We have 6 strips to scan and share later on!</div>
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The girls used pink play-dough and fashioned mustaches for one of the photos. This is my favorite from the day:<br />
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Haight is a playground for tourists, locals, and people just looking for a good time. We had so much fun with the interactive signs.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">We had so much fun getting creative with the challenges. I am very inspired and am sure I will be doing something similar for my next birthday. To see more photos we took with my digital camera, check out </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/michellejacquemet/sets/72157625994714250/" style="text-align: left;">my flickr set</a><span style="text-align: left;"> for the day. </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/itssokristi/sets/72157625867567283/" style="text-align: left;">Click here</a><span style="text-align: left;"> to see the photos we took with the disposable camera for the photo scavenger hunt. They are definitely worth a look!</span></div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-72445490631918637572011-01-23T22:08:00.000-08:002011-01-23T22:11:38.921-08:00San Francisco Vintage Paper Fair<div style="text-align: left;">Kelly & I both enjoy scrapbooking and paper, so we went to the San Francisco Fair Grounds to check out the <a href="http://www.vintagepaperfair.com/sanfran.htm">Vintage Paper Fair</a> on a Sunday afternoon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPwJwJD75lwXXMI91lpP-fPmGnaDHL6wfQvF70By7Mt6C8yNznFKA5dTG1zTUy6MfdhYF5X24ApWNY6N8a-8VVp0xjdfZF-E5HGHSl_2rjkFuGR6lvmj1Sun3YJuuppD2DS_jH9MTllQs/s1600/DSC_1236_110109.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPwJwJD75lwXXMI91lpP-fPmGnaDHL6wfQvF70By7Mt6C8yNznFKA5dTG1zTUy6MfdhYF5X24ApWNY6N8a-8VVp0xjdfZF-E5HGHSl_2rjkFuGR6lvmj1Sun3YJuuppD2DS_jH9MTllQs/s320/DSC_1236_110109.jpg" width="213" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> We spent hours looking through all kinds of sheet music, playing cards, postcards, and checks. It was really fun to see vintage bottle caps, marbles, and other collectibles too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVy22faxTMafrkfRic1OmYg3BiOo4I82jtd31I897Ra2n7W2CvPac6LTUqrfrFXdkiEXEMsh0mA3FA9GkRmgQxoq-ZyFDuvcr27mb1uQHMJ_fVxc6hW98fnmDeMzzEqA0ciiHzOCBhYR3G/s1600/DSC_1241_110109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVy22faxTMafrkfRic1OmYg3BiOo4I82jtd31I897Ra2n7W2CvPac6LTUqrfrFXdkiEXEMsh0mA3FA9GkRmgQxoq-ZyFDuvcr27mb1uQHMJ_fVxc6hW98fnmDeMzzEqA0ciiHzOCBhYR3G/s320/DSC_1241_110109.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Postcards were organized by category and location. I was amused that one of the booths had drawings on the dividers. The "Indian" divider had a drawing of an arrow. It makes perfect sense that the "gun" divider had a drawing that looked like a hair dryer. <br />
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I took up making gelato because I couldn't find Riso or Rice pudding flavor anywhere in California. Rick Steves suggested going to <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vivoli.it%2F">Vivoli gelateria</a> in Firenze (Florence, Italy) to taste Riso gelato. Ever since I tried that free sample I've had Riso on the mind. Searching high and low for the past two yeas has been an experience.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GRHE3DHSqpzKxtauPxS0yggoj88hL68ydcbk76lbn1g4-1bBYFprGaMjiKnZwDrRTQ9kVHa8sUDqNgPOSz4XPo5cMqrznVmFlOBmWKBWienBS3b07AFPHHHkwjkNKt6xHRvSDtfs3Ny4/s1600/DSC_1282_110112.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GRHE3DHSqpzKxtauPxS0yggoj88hL68ydcbk76lbn1g4-1bBYFprGaMjiKnZwDrRTQ9kVHa8sUDqNgPOSz4XPo5cMqrznVmFlOBmWKBWienBS3b07AFPHHHkwjkNKt6xHRvSDtfs3Ny4/s320/DSC_1282_110112.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Tonight while out with my friends I had that wonderful Eureka moment in a cute place called <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_636484962">Holy Gelato</a><a href="http://www.holygelato.com/">!</a> It is an eclectic place that offers a <i>very</i> wide variety of merchandise. From humorous cards, lunch pails, and ceramic mugs to relaxing teas, jewelry, free trade clothing and deliciously odd flavors of gelato-this is definitely my new favorite place! <br />
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The employee explained that the Jerry Rice pudding is a seasonal flavor that they offer only during winter. I was thrilled we had a craving for gelato during this cold spell. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguk1YtgItBC-tSmtkyC8IAm3epmWwrmVvG3xdrgAgm7hKGRRfzdwB9zsoz7WZCBOY5VVyZ0BVsiYFd9uX48vE95OEKd2Ua6YWHgj56Ax-JP2wqVzyxucIxe0lWIzzbfvnBdDj0f8TdF0x0/s1600/DSC_1277_110112.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguk1YtgItBC-tSmtkyC8IAm3epmWwrmVvG3xdrgAgm7hKGRRfzdwB9zsoz7WZCBOY5VVyZ0BVsiYFd9uX48vE95OEKd2Ua6YWHgj56Ax-JP2wqVzyxucIxe0lWIzzbfvnBdDj0f8TdF0x0/s320/DSC_1277_110112.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kudos to the gelato shop for having non dairy gelato! Doesn't it look delish?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6ySBROT7e1YRTv48C3gvVNJMVJA5wTBHncIunYVGno9dtues87QkUT9gx-562cEF9-WT9Tcyth2afb25zU2lg-pKQB1pOTvEUTFwaJd_ZNByjmV7hPEZHnW0OLhdKUDpJ3d3n5qeGfKS/s320/DSC_1286_110112.jpg" width="320" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After sampling the goat cheese flavor, I chose Charlie Brown's Nightmare and Jerry Rice Pudding. I couldn't help buying myself a pint of the Riso gelato to go. I had a fabulous night and look forward to going back to 9th Avenue in San Francisco to try more flavors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8MxJrailNQOktRuTsozto8ZLpZslHCvkFyPHixZQgWeRi60TBqG0JI6_AdWavrO9XvaD7xtOgk0i3zQC7t20j19k3NE6rIBbP0OopBRBCCWbNc28-GI3A7-M1ZbkSgravV989SsSZyQZ/s1600/IMG_3687_110112.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8MxJrailNQOktRuTsozto8ZLpZslHCvkFyPHixZQgWeRi60TBqG0JI6_AdWavrO9XvaD7xtOgk0i3zQC7t20j19k3NE6rIBbP0OopBRBCCWbNc28-GI3A7-M1ZbkSgravV989SsSZyQZ/s320/IMG_3687_110112.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-34402647327468635822011-01-03T19:55:00.000-08:002011-01-03T19:56:30.944-08:00Broad Street FirehouseThis holiday season my family and I had the pleasure of visiting the Broad Street Firehouse in San Francisco. My grandfather, Charles MacCarthy, served as a firefighter at the firehouse. My Mom found out that the house was being sold and contacted the friendly owners. Marilyn & Robert purchased the firehouse once a new firehouse was built a block away. They have lived happily in the firehouse for over 33 years! You can read more about the history <a href="http://www.fireenginetours.com/firehouse.htm">here</a>. <br />
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Mom & Jenna in front of Engine #33:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Bx31LnKm7IlMBPGLp3CmxsBdBgSHIKACZ7xyZl9KuZwNd6JzFCCSheQyr_zQmtuOQ-Rm93BlK_FRCdKPsyybyw27LRmjbI5ZWyJhii0F8pIEkH87oY4Wyg2xsquyPdgCIR0nQUemRpz0/s1600/DSC_0271_101223.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Bx31LnKm7IlMBPGLp3CmxsBdBgSHIKACZ7xyZl9KuZwNd6JzFCCSheQyr_zQmtuOQ-Rm93BlK_FRCdKPsyybyw27LRmjbI5ZWyJhii0F8pIEkH87oY4Wyg2xsquyPdgCIR0nQUemRpz0/s320/DSC_0271_101223.jpg" width="213" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Marilyn & Robert have made a lifestyle with their 1950's Mack firetruck. They offer tours through San Francisco: for information, check out their <a href="http://www.fireenginetours.com/">website</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4L7Y_AbP-Y2q8kalk0frzun1TUlQD0RlXR5iEUcglJZ4Im6uNgOqowLWtVBqEz2TKMc0G6q7tPwhQ2hWBwhvjRnWVsWTQqZv1K6p6Fp4Z0Qu_H15TYTH3q91GP9rrYkJL8oZN5X02SOm/s1600/DSC_0313_101223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4L7Y_AbP-Y2q8kalk0frzun1TUlQD0RlXR5iEUcglJZ4Im6uNgOqowLWtVBqEz2TKMc0G6q7tPwhQ2hWBwhvjRnWVsWTQqZv1K6p6Fp4Z0Qu_H15TYTH3q91GP9rrYkJL8oZN5X02SOm/s320/DSC_0313_101223.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The firehouse is decorated with all kinds of fire paraphernalia. This is a view on the way to the Captain's quarters. Check out the stained glass hanging in the window-Mom bought it!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOEkaKaKhkscSlj4EXvYIuQwuNDQkV7gxf1fTmJvXAecMuAcfqFHn6bBywsCr6YgmCQGJUGzXR6uBKM4BgHtTNPaqtCrh4Xu55ngXI6cTvsbq-yYbjDp0vnokhXkMbImK_5_gTZI4niaD/s1600/DSC_0368_101223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOEkaKaKhkscSlj4EXvYIuQwuNDQkV7gxf1fTmJvXAecMuAcfqFHn6bBywsCr6YgmCQGJUGzXR6uBKM4BgHtTNPaqtCrh4Xu55ngXI6cTvsbq-yYbjDp0vnokhXkMbImK_5_gTZI4niaD/s320/DSC_0368_101223.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>This is my favorite photo from the night! Jenna found out that Marilyn was a childhood actress and tap dancer. We loved the dance studio she set up in their bedroom on the second floor of the firehouse.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Jpkcd4PVd6_nYBJF4Par4P7ZHJHFNZtLiXP2etXxRdUGJ2D7o-NP4QePvxW_kdkPx3aEikt1B6WRLSy9goqxOnwRP-NUsvSY3D7H_L9-yUR1HNRnSACQO6Rlf4ua6svGT-5urYUGz4eN/s1600/DSC_0418_101223.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Jpkcd4PVd6_nYBJF4Par4P7ZHJHFNZtLiXP2etXxRdUGJ2D7o-NP4QePvxW_kdkPx3aEikt1B6WRLSy9goqxOnwRP-NUsvSY3D7H_L9-yUR1HNRnSACQO6Rlf4ua6svGT-5urYUGz4eN/s320/DSC_0418_101223.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Overall it was a wonderful family outing and the experience made me feel closer to my grandfather. And to top it off, we have two new friends that we'll remember for a life time. If you would like to see more photos, check out <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/michellejacquemet/sets/72157625600769775/">my flickr set</a>. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-57142801596501215692011-01-01T21:55:00.000-08:002011-01-01T22:09:23.935-08:00New Years Tradition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Spending New Years Day at the beach has become a tradition for my mom and I. The rolling waves, colorful rocks and white sand were picturesque today. We met a friend at Moss Beach and spent a few hours taking photos while searching for glass. It was an overcast day with an occasional misting.<br />
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Low tide always makes for an exciting experience. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWTfmJ2DLKjigLbXlUeYfu38gJp2HRKond7u1YAUyrsuhLK3IrA4yhge7vke_HcrVR2OW-vwuExFHK952JTCaHWUz0JFeVxym5hhRBV7r22td9gfETfY7wFhU_M7stzxpAMxLJdVGs8_Yi/s1600/IMG_3190_110101.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWTfmJ2DLKjigLbXlUeYfu38gJp2HRKond7u1YAUyrsuhLK3IrA4yhge7vke_HcrVR2OW-vwuExFHK952JTCaHWUz0JFeVxym5hhRBV7r22td9gfETfY7wFhU_M7stzxpAMxLJdVGs8_Yi/s320/IMG_3190_110101.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This part of the beach reminds me of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/michellejacquemet/877634328/in/set-72157603858067483/">Devil's Golf Course</a> at Death Valley: looking south towards Mavericks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerMhDAMQKRA90gMkOprTKQ8GDFz9fbBEswcnAJZALoYvHe3qRd4-ZbducY59DOm6j8aJgTfs6GEsrb-NQ0m2A38jtXaaeO5seJkcj5w6fKZ7do9JObs6jDjeLeRVR8f8jfYdJzZrp1I_b/s1600/IMG_3258_110101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerMhDAMQKRA90gMkOprTKQ8GDFz9fbBEswcnAJZALoYvHe3qRd4-ZbducY59DOm6j8aJgTfs6GEsrb-NQ0m2A38jtXaaeO5seJkcj5w6fKZ7do9JObs6jDjeLeRVR8f8jfYdJzZrp1I_b/s320/IMG_3258_110101.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The water was a beautiful color today and it was fun being a professional beach bum. The best way to start out a new decade! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HOtg3lF6cfE93m2AvxSpBABMNKtKtU-VmRRR4o54mLoIm9U6gERB0bowde3uRXUBGBNSy0CQ_QVOmM9sMYZ5sYIE8Paoe1Qgef34I9NNf0d7WnzRZ5JOZFHeNM1RIi3zJMjqGE8OzdMj/s1600/IMG_3298_110101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2HOtg3lF6cfE93m2AvxSpBABMNKtKtU-VmRRR4o54mLoIm9U6gERB0bowde3uRXUBGBNSy0CQ_QVOmM9sMYZ5sYIE8Paoe1Qgef34I9NNf0d7WnzRZ5JOZFHeNM1RIi3zJMjqGE8OzdMj/s320/IMG_3298_110101.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In 2009, I chose the word <a href="http://michellejacquemet.blogspot.com/2009/01/simplify.html"><i>simplify</i></a> as my <a href="http://aliedwards.com/2010/12/one-little-word-2011.html#more-8036">One Little Word</a>. Instead of trying to keep up with a new years resolution I found myself reciting this word and trying to keep it alive through out the whole year. I took a year off but I am ready to play again. I chose a word that I find myself saying frequently.<br />
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My word for 2011 is <i>balance</i>. <br />
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I struggle with balancing my hectic schedule. My work life, family life, friends, and personal time. I want to find a happy balance and maintain it in a healthy manner. Since I started dancing recently I have noticed that my balance is not as strong as it can be. I want to improve that too. If you would like to learn more about One Little Word, take a look at <a href="http://aliedwards.com/2007/01/one-little-word-3.html">Ali Edward's blog</a>. She's always an inspiration!<br />
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I hope that I can balance my time and blog more frequently. I really enjoy this space as a place to share my photos, creativity and document what is happening right now. Here's to 2011!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-78071645022018660212010-12-19T11:50:00.000-08:002010-12-19T11:52:58.775-08:00Photo FinalI went shooting in San Francisco after the Thanksgiving holiday with my mom. I shot a whole roll of 35mm <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/153916-REG/Ilford_1839575_XP_2_Super_135_36_B_W.html">Illford XP2</a> in the same lighting. What a difference that makes when it comes to printing (or editing) batches of photos. Considering how I usually shoot, I will have roughly 2-3 different types of lighting on one roll of film. Printing went by so quickly that I was able to get 3 decent prints in one night. Typically that would take me 2 nights of classes to accomplish. At the final I got some wonderful compliments. My classmate Doug said my printing had improved noticeably!<br />
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This semester I got wonderful feedback from my classmates and professor so I wasn't as nervous. My final was this past Wednesday and things went well. Check out my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/michellejacquemet">flickr</a> to see more.<br />
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Being back in the dark room printing in black & white made me realize that is my happy spot. I enjoy the smell of fixer, the sound of the water, the low light, and watching a photo develop right in front of my eyes. It slows the photographer down. Especially when you spend 8 minutes fixing a photo so it will last a hundred years.<br />
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We had our midterm tonight. I spent the past several Wednesday's preparing to show some of my strongest pieces. I will admit, I always get nervous when it comes time to put my work out there for critique. My classmates have a potluck and that makes it easier. Tonight was a wonderful class for me and I'm very happy with my final prints. Hope you enjoy! <br />
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1. Lemonade with mint leaves<br />
2. Gelato<br />
3. Driving with my windows down<br />
4. Dresses<br />
5. Reading before bed<br />
6. Blasting music during my commute<br />
7. Watching Arrested Development<br />
8. Running on the beach<br />
9. Dreaming about where to travel next<br />
10. Stretching<br />
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What are you into right now?Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-83339771531055469012010-10-11T22:27:00.000-07:002010-10-11T22:32:46.706-07:00Go Giants!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The San Francisco Giants made it to the play offs and I was lucky enough to go to the first game with some friends. We took the train into San Francisco, grabbed some snacks, and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Here is the view from the pier behind the ballpark:<br />
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Here is my list of things that I'd like to do or try before I hit 27!<br />
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1. Make home made gelato<br />
2. Learn Spanish<br />
3. Sew something<br />
4. Finish a mini album <br />
5. Take self portraits<br />
6. Bake more<br />
7. Exercise <br />
8. Pay off my car<br />
9. Take a road trip <br />
10. Visit Michelle in Canada :D<br />
11. Go on a tour of Alcatraz<br />
12. Find a different photo booth location<br />
13. Enter in a photo contest<br />
14. Get photo website together<br />
15. Eat healthier<br />
16. Spend lots of time on the beach<br />
17. Sleep <br />
18. Read my library books<br />
19. Get a massage (maybe several)<br />
20. See the Pixar Art show in Oakland<br />
21. Save for my dream camera (currently Nikon D700)<br />
22. Make a new friend<br />
23. Visit the De Young Museum<br />
24. Avoid buying any external/internal hard drives<br />
25. Go on an adventure<br />
26. Be more spontaneousMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-24177663843034911522010-10-05T05:00:00.000-07:002010-10-05T05:00:00.265-07:00Tunes TuesdayMusic has always been a big part of my life and I've been collecting it more now than ever. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4s6H4ku6ZY&ob=av3n">This song</a> by Far East Movement has been stuck in my head for at LEAST two weeks. The lyrics are silly and the video is entertaining. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6198/amazoncominventedjimmye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6198/amazoncominventedjimmye.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I am thrilled that <i>Invented</i> by Jimmy Eat World is finally out! They released their newest album last week and shared the whole album on their website before hand. I adore their single, <i>My Best Theory</i>, but my favorite is <i>Movielike</i> (probably because I like to make movies?). The whole album is filled with great songs and can be played all the way through. Check it out! <br />
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I've been listening to Sean Paul's <i>Imperial Blaze</i> & <i>The Trinity</i> while running on the beach. Sean Paul's music is perfect motivation for exercise. I especially enjoy looking up the lyrics since his Jamaican accent is hard to decipher. My two favorite songs are <i>Evening Ride</i> and <i>So Fine</i>. <br />
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If you have a minute, check out this video. Watch it a few times and it will get funnier. Jenna is convinced that Darwin Deez is her soul mate. What music are you listening to right now?<br />
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<object height="295" style="background-image: url("http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/8pbdLqTh_x4/hqdefault.jpg");" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8pbdLqTh_x4?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8pbdLqTh_x4?fs=1&hl=en_US" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="295" width="480"></embed></object>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03294296638667031105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722714572978112534.post-356398556556322912010-09-09T20:47:00.000-07:002010-09-09T20:47:21.679-07:0021+5Yesterday I celebrated my 26th birthday. I am so very privileged that it was my first birthday that I had to work. And even more privileged that I have amazing co-workers who went to lunch with me and surprised me with ice cream cup cakes and a hand made card in the afternoon.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2lj6GPwHZYyXCVTNlgWvzL2JoQ0Wvv-fuJWLHUF_ukJ2GcF6F6BBU61spxTgSWxqUVe8morIbfMD7vXYBjJhh8d9EqjWReOlenQeaXFHQrn-in_lpEpSechEOo5d-5_zqd2oXXq4I4Uk/s1600/IMG_0822_100908.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2lj6GPwHZYyXCVTNlgWvzL2JoQ0Wvv-fuJWLHUF_ukJ2GcF6F6BBU61spxTgSWxqUVe8morIbfMD7vXYBjJhh8d9EqjWReOlenQeaXFHQrn-in_lpEpSechEOo5d-5_zqd2oXXq4I4Uk/s320/IMG_0822_100908.jpg" /></a></div>Its crazy how much facebook has changed things in the past couple of years. My inbox exploded with birthday wishes and I had a lot of laughs over the unique and silly ways that people express themselves. I think my favorites were "Happy Michelle Day," and "HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (insert <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1284089974_0" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; cursor: pointer;">Gus Gus</span> voice from Cinderella please.)"<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XGi1ML3SM00reqrLTgGq3maWfYhAbYX4wd8SD4EzTKMW9laEFon6svVpLDbyxKvmIRcG9o4kqP7xXuJQ7no2QUIwfhuSZ1R_WR1BogUwZddcxqSZEMPVYwXUPEqAU8E114phiWvjInQd/s1600/IMG_0823_100908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XGi1ML3SM00reqrLTgGq3maWfYhAbYX4wd8SD4EzTKMW9laEFon6svVpLDbyxKvmIRcG9o4kqP7xXuJQ7no2QUIwfhuSZ1R_WR1BogUwZddcxqSZEMPVYwXUPEqAU8E114phiWvjInQd/s320/IMG_0823_100908.jpg" /></a></div>My family and I went to <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/high-tide-restaurant-cafe-and-creperie-pacifica">High Tide restaurant</a> (owned by the same family who owns <a href="http://www.crepevine.com/">The Crepevine</a>) in Pacifica and then we had a few people over for dessert. It was a great day and a wonderful way to end the night. <br />
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