Portfolios. . .

are hard work.

Week 3 of my senior quarter is coming to a close (less than 7 to go!)..

and, honestly, if I just had my capstone/portfolio class to worry about, I would still have a load. If going through the entirety of your student career to gather information and professionally bind it isn't difficult enough, we are using InDesign, a program for Mac, that I had NO exposure to before this class began.

These first few weeks have really flown by, probably because I have barely had time to piss, I've been so busy! ;]

This is a mood board behind some of the personal inspiration for my portfolio. We were to choose three personal attributes that, ultimately, we want our portfolios to express. Mine are 1] Innovation 2] Attentiveness 3] Versatility. I'll keep you posted, as the stress-level allows. :)

I am taking donations. . .

startinnnnnnnng now! :)

There were a couple of classes that I needed to graduate this quarter, that weren't available. So my AD asked me if I would be interested in taking a photography class. At first, I was a bit apprehensive. But, after realizing that not taking this route would mean sticking around yet another quarter for a couple classes, I decided to give it a try. I LOVE IT! ahhh, photography would be succccch a fun field to go into. Too bad it's already a pretty saturated job market. Photography has always been a hobby of mine. . .but my measly 5.0 megapixel camera is a sad comparison to the Canon 20d (digital), which is what we have been using for my Intro. to Photography for Non-Majors class. It's a little, ok, kind of a lot more complicated than what I'm used to doing though - point and shoot. The first couple weeks have been a bit intense, for an introductory course, but it's opened my eyes to what a difference having an AMAZING camera can make. Now I really have to get a good job when I gradu-ma-tate. ;] I'll have to post some pics soon.

i am in love. . .

with free people's summer looks.

gaaaaaaah, i could spend a bunch of money at this place.

lucky and unlucky for me, there aren't any local stores.

thank youuuu, internet. :)

Why We Buy. . .

The Science of Shopping.
Quite possibly the most inspirational, most eye-opening, personal favorite of all time!
If you are in retail, and have not read this book, you will not survive.

the beautiful . . .

bootie sandal.

these lovelies are all over the streets. . .

must. havvvvve. now.

Daily Whip..

Applicant video shoot for Oprah.

Inside the studio, busy day.

Me, close-up and personal. niccccccce. :/

Erika, looking fantastic - casually munching on some kale.
Dmitry Futoryan Photography
http://www.futoryan.com/

c o u n t d o w n s. . .

are fun.

1 - week since school has started.

2 - weeks that I have been battling this damn cold.

3 - prescriptions later, I believe I am finally winning.

4 - months past 3 years since Jonny and I started dating.

5 - minutes of breathe-time before I usually start coughing like a mad woman.

6 - weeks until we make the BIG move to OUR new place. :)

7 - days a week are spent thinking about what life will bring after school...

8 - the number on the Northern Lights jersey that is now retired :(- Auggies, here we come!

9 - weeks until graduation!

10 - weeks and one month 'til my boy FINALLY turns 21.