Kindness in card form
I got this in the mail today:
It’s from my occupational therapist from when I had carpal tunnel at my last job. She sent a note and said she saw the engagement notice in the paper and was really excited for me. So sweet. She also said the card was made by someone in a third world country and thought I would appreciate (the artistry of) it. Sort-of random acts of kindness are the best. Completely made my day.
Oh–it’s exactly one month until the wedding. Am I anywhere near where I should be with planning the shindig? Not even close. Tell me to get the invitations done before I get distracted with the next thing on my list.
Floral dilemma
Flowers are the bain of my existence right now. Anyone know of someplace that I could
1) place an order this late in the game
2) spend very little money while having it look pretty
I’m pretty stressed about it since my former plan fell through. If you know of anything, please leave a comment or email. Big big thank you in advance.
Local idiots make good.
We’re in the paper today. Yeah, we’re soooo popular here that people are actually interested in our engagement. Naw, we took out an ad in the celebrations section. Take a peek.
Bridge.
We took a drive up to Minneapolis to run some errands, see some of Derek’s friends and take a look at the 35W bridge. It was a tough trip seeing the bridge. I didn’t have my camera along, but Derek did…
We were surprised how close we were able to get at this side. We saw them move a Jaguar and two trucks off it. But the main thing we were shocked by were the number of gawkers (and yes, we realized we contributed to them).
It was eerily quiet on this bridge. Tons of people, but everyone was talking like they were in a library. A very somber moment. Derek has more photos. Go here to see them.
Links out of writing laziness
I haven’t been in much of a writing mood lately due to finishing up moving, getting the new place how we want it, and just generally not feeling like it. Here’s a bunch of links I’ve been coming across the past however-long-it’s-been. Enjoy.
Creative Techs
This site has been pretty useful to me lately with plenty of tips and easy-to-follow tutorials for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and the like.
Eyes Wide Shut
This was a feature in Life Magazine in 1947 where cartoonists drew their famous characters while blindfolded. More interesting to see than it sounds.
Delight
The girls’ equivalent of Woot.
Ikea Shopping Tips
Via the Consumerist, this article tells you about the hidden easter eggs, if you will, from a shopping trip to Ikea.
Anti-Plagiarism Tools
Via The Blog Herald, 20 ways to keep people from ripping off your content.
Deleted Images
You can send in your photographic misfires and have them proudly displayed with equally perplexing images.
Bubble Scope
I want. I used something similar when shooting virtual tours for the GG. You can really do some creative things with it.
Firework Art
I love the look of these things. The colors and simplicity are fantastic. Also, it reminds me of the many Fourth of Julys spent at my grandparents’ house in Nebraska, where fireworks were actually sold legally.
Rearview
Looks like they take submissions for a photo of the day. While some seemed like they were trying a bit too hard to be ‘arty,’ overall I found them very appealing. So much so that I’m feeling an overwhelming urge to pack up and move to
Photobooth
Tells you where photo booths are located around the world.
Forget the Film, Watch the Titles
Highlights creative movie title sequences through the years.
Pink Prank Project
A group of people pulled a prank on their friend by turning his room into an art installation while he was away.
The Shatner Show
An art exhibit featuring the likeness of William Shatner. Nice…
Logomotto
Randomly posts a mish-mash of well-known corporate logos and taglines. My favorites were anything involving the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Recent tumblr posts
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What is my perfect crime? I break into Tiffany’s at midnight. Do I go for the vault? No. I go for the chandelier; it’s priceless. As I’m taking it down, a woman catches me. She tells me to stop. It’s her father’s business. She’s Tiffany. I say no. We make love all night. In the morning the cops come and I escape in one of their uniforms. I tell her to meet me in Mexico but I go to Canada. I don’t trust her. Besides, I love the cold. Thirty years later I get a postcard. I have a son. And he’s the Chief of Police. This is where the story gets interesting: I tell Tiffany to meet me in Paris by the Trocadero. She’s been waiting for me all these years. She’s never taken another lover. I don’t care. I don’t show up. I go to Berlin. That’s where I stashed the chandelier.
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britches:
(via pwnator) AWE-SUMMM. “My name is Pam.”
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The 8 Best Recurring Arrested Development Jokes
stalk:twothirty:ohryan:They got this spot on.
Eight counts of awesome.(via: sufjanssteven: A Coodle Doodle Doo! jimmyjosh: Coo Coo Ca Cha!)
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This made me laugh… Mareike Auer Sweet Carrot Print [via Velocity Art And Design] -
lysol:Sometimes I wish DSLRs looked like this…
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I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It’s probably the most important thing in a person.
Audrey Hepburn (via racheldorn) (via blondielove) (via aminamania) (via becausewhy) (via unicornology) (via sundaymorning) -
SomeRightsReserved : Digital Downloads & Stuff
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Poppy and Guinness [via Disapproving Rabbits] -
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cakeface:
unicornology:scout:rainn wilson and selma blair - baby it’s cold outside it’s so heartwarming. love it.
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rabbi:Baby Pete (via mccraylori)
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lomo:Magic Helvetica Sharpie!
