210 : photo booths

Today the bf and I headed to the OC Fair. After literally inching forward on the off-ramp, and finally parking almost an hour and half after getting on said off ramp, I was more than a little cranky. But once inside, we did have fun. Amidst the plethora of fried food, including: fried butter (yes, they have fried BUTTER), twinkies, klondike bars (how to do you fry ice cream?), avocados, oreos, snickers, and pretty much anything else you could imagine, there were photo booths!

I love the old-school black and white photo strips that come out of those. And even better, the bf and I went in prepared. Normally I sit there and have the same smile plastered on my face in each picture. The "make-out face" (don't ask), a smile, Jeff picking my nose (his idea of course...so gross!), and a kiss. Super cute and oh-so-classic.

209 : pencil art

Dalton Ghetti makes tiny little sculptures out of the graphite tips of pencils. Yeah, you read that right. I can't even fathom doing anything like this. Craziness. But amazing craziness.

208 : being organized

There's such a huge part of me that loves to have everything in its place. But contrary to that, I know I have to work to keep this organization going. If I start out organized, chances are, I'll stay that way. Otherwise, I'll have a drawer full of uncategorized receipts, a file cabinet full of folded bank statements, etc. But since the split, I've made it a priority to keep on top of organizing myself and the office. It's amazing that one little file folder, and a few 3-ring binders can make me feel so accomplished.

207 : giz's tongue

Yes, I know...ANOTHER happy post about the Monster. But I just can't look at this little guy, with his tongue sticking out, and not smile. Good day or bad, he brings a bit more smiles to my face. He's just so freaking cute.

And if anyone wonders why said tongue always sticks out, I leave you with this (sorry that only the chest fur is in focus)...

 

And before you ask, no, it's not photoshopped... And yes, you may call him Gene.

206 : jackson pollock

Known mainly as the "splatter" painter and for his volatile personality, Jackson Pollock was truly a magnificent American artist. His use of color  and composition is just amazing.

Many years ago I drove down to Orange County to an exhibit just to see the one Pollock painting they had on display. I was mesmerized. I couldn't look away. Why? I'm not sure. Strangely enough, the person I was with (who had no interest in art whatsoever) felt the exact same way.

If you're interested in finding out more about his life, I highly recommend the 2000, Academy Award winning movie, Pollock, starring Ed Harris. It's entertaining, inspiring and heartbreaking all at the same time.

205 : helvetica cookie cutters

The type dork in me would totally be making Helvetica cookies, if you could actually buy a set... and if chocolate chip cookies could hold a shape other than a circle :)

But I love the inventiveness and creativity of type lovers.

204 : holga

Months ago I bought a Holga. For those not familiar, Holga's are about as cheap of a camera as you can buy. With plastic case and lens, the things leak light like you wouldn't believe. But those "defects" are what can make the pictures incredibly beautiful. I had been wanting one for awhile, but put it off. Feeling the pressures of only 8 shots per roll, I've been "saving" it for a "special occasion". I've finally decided to not wait and just start shooting. My goal: have all 3 rolls purchased shot and developed by the end of the month. With only 24 shots, I doubt that will be a problem :)