new on my etsy site

Here's a sneak peek of a few of the new images I just added to my etsy site.  I've been editing a bunch of my digital images to look like the product of one of my favorite cameras, the Holga. The Holga is a toy camera with a plastic lens and case. It has only one shutter time and two aperture settings. It produces the most wonderful fuzzy photos with uncontrolable light leaks and drop off around the edges.  My digital creations are much more refined than images taken with a holga but still have a lot of the same unique charactristics.  Please check them out here!

Merry Christmas to all!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas :)  I've had some lovely free time to set up my etsy shop finally!  Check it out here.  I only have a few items up at the moment, but stay tuned as I will be adding a lot more soon!

Days 3, 4, and 5.

Okay, I have to admit I did get a little lazy documenting our adventure, but unfortunately because of the piles and piles of snow outside we didn't really get out much. On day three we traveled to Lewiston and ate some yummy treats at the Sage Bakery followed by a tour of the town from our trusty guide Zac. Later that night, Becca and I had a crazy time hanging out at the friendly neighborhood Walmart. Day 4 involved a good time of shopping at the mall followed by a date that evening which included a romantic dinner at the Broiler followed a movie (Four Christmases) which was quite funny. We stayed up until 3 watching the OC (unfortunately I am hooked now) and we spent most of day 5 watching it as well( we really are cool, I promise) Tonight We will celebrate Christmas with a glorious feast and the opening of stockings. That's all the excitement I have for right now. Please pray for us tomorrow as we drive back to southern Idaho. It should be interesting...

The secret life of sororities: Day two with Becca

Day two of my trip was jammed packed with scandal and seduction. Not really, but we did tour a sorority house. In preparation of the sorority that will be coming to the campus at NNU next fall, Becca and I got a sorority 101 lesson from Becca's friend Jordan. We already have some pretty b.a. plans in the works for Kappa Gamma Yahweh. As the Future Lord Mothers of KkΓγ3, we have been hard at work learning the way of the sorority from Jordan. We learned all about making legit secrets that will make everyone want to be in KkΓγ3. Let me tell you, we got some goooooooood secrets. We are also currently searching for a founder. We will be accepting applications for membership in the Early fall of 2009. At that time, we will also be accepting applications for availiable leadership positions such as Nutrition chair, Recycling chair, Social chair, Lord Mother Birthday Party Chair, Community Relations Chair, Chaplain, Sexual Educator (this spot is reserved for Aimee Cork pending her union with Phil Antilla), and Secretary/Treasurer.

*Please see Lord Mother Becca Deitz or Lord Mother Aubrey Webb if you have any questions.

Tender eyes in the Tundra: Day one with Becca

Today was day one of my 6 day adventure with Becca. My flight departed from Boise at 12:40 and arrived in Spokane at 12:45pm. Quite possibly the quickest flight I ever had. My arrival in spokane and reunion with Becca involved lots of tears and streamers...as usual. Next we ventured out into a ferocious blizzard to explore the town of Spokane. Our first stop was the most precious little cafe and bakery called Rockwood Bakery where we shared a delicious chipotle chicken sandwhich and ate all of their free cookie samples. Next we spent a few hours thrifting and picked up some pretty sweet deals. Becca picked up a classy Laverne and Shirley T shirt while I found some top-of-the-line rainbow legwarmers. We stopped in Couer d Alene to eat a 700 calorie dinner at Wendy's( Yes, there was a chart and we counted) and Coffee at Java. That's when we set off through the Tundra, Moscow bound. If your wondering about my tender eyes it's because it's so freaking cold that my eyelids are about to fall off right now. Three hours later and the scariest drive of my life, we arrived at the home of Becca and Aubrey. It's the best home ever. After some OC and ribbion candy, we snuggled into bed...

webb design

my new website is finally online! Check it out here. I have slaved over this thing for weeks and I am so excited to finally have it up and running. Let me know what you think :)

cheers!

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