a dream is a wish your heart makes

Here are a few fun things I'm dreaming of right now:

A nice hot bath [with a good book, of course].

A lovely new tattoo.

A pair of sassy wedges.

A couple of fun outfits for summer [and the roadtrip].

A mint green manicure and fun statement rings.

A pair of crazy leggings.

A trip to the beach [via Los Angeles].

What are some things [silly or serious] you've been dreaming of lately?

seattle dreams

I don't know what's gotten into me, but in the last week I've started to dream (literally and figuratively) about moving back to Seattle. I've peeked at apartments on Craigslist and thought of where I'd like to live in Seattle if/when I move back. Ideally, I'd transfer with Bella Baby to their hospitals up there so I'd like to be close to work and/or public transportation, and of course, close to friends. I know I still have a long way to go, especially financially, before I can move, but it's still fun to dream and look ahead to the future.

I think it'd be amazing to find a place big enough for at least three (Heather, Jenny and myself), plus the cats, and potentially have a little den for a little work studio area for all of us. I'm obviously still in the dream-stage. Here are a couple pictures I found as apartment inspiration. Right now I have absolutely NO furniture. I think it's going to be lots of fun to furnish a place with the girls.

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Do you have any moving suggestions? Last time Heather and I used ABF U-Pack and got a pod. It was nice to not have to worry about dealing with a big moving truck.

Any suggestions on apartment hunting? I'm pretty sure each time I've moved I've used Craigslist for searching. What do you think are the best places to live in Seattle? Queen Anne? Downtown? Capital Hill? West Seattle? Ballard? Apartment? House?

Best places for furniture: couches, dining sets, bedroom sets, etc.?

Moving is a big decision and I'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions.

this is your life

Just a little inspirational reminder for your day.

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This is your life. Are you who you want to be?
-Switchfoot

Light Paintings

While Megan was visiting last week, Heather and I took her to the Boise Art Museum. We were lucky enough to see Stephen Knapp's Lightpaintings: Social Commentary! If you have the chance to see his work you must go! It's at BAM until April 17, 2011.


Stephen Knapp, Social Commentary, 2010, Boise Art Museum


Coming Home


First Tomorrow


Glissade


On Point


Prelude

It was so mesmerizing that we had to sit for the longest time to take it all in. With one light source for each piece it was so interesting to see the way the colors overlapped and to experience the textures and shadows that were created. When I grow up I want Stephen Knapp to do an installation in my home. It's so incredible!


Temporal Meditations


First Symphony, Ball State University



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25 before 26

You may have seen Heather's post yesterday, which makes me not even want to post because hers is so awesome. We also have a lot of the same things on our lists (I'm such a copier). Anyway, I posted back in December my list of goals, 24 before 25. I might have done about half of it, I admit I didn't try very hard. I really like my 25 goals before 26 and will definitely try harder to get EVERYTHING done.

1. Take a trip (or two) to Georgia to visit Jenny

2. Meet Amanda irl

3. Read the complete works of Jane Austen

4. Get out of debt and save money

5. Move out of my parent's house

6. Get another tattoo

7. Get current on photo albums

8. Run a 5k

9. Go on a date

10. Re-watch and catch up on Grey's Anatomy

11. Go to Coachella in Indio, California

12. Have some of my pictures on display at a store, coffee shop or library

13. Schedule one photoshoot each month (total of 12+)

14. Get A's fall and spring semesters

15. Work on my thesis proposal and find my emphasis for the remainder of my grad program

16. Get a more permanent job

17. Maintain a good workout routine, 4-5 times/week

18. Go to a Barcelona show (it's been too long)

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19. Read all of Jodi Picoult's books

20. Read the Bible cover to cover

21. Go to Tablerock

22. Go on a hike

23. Work on two personal photo series outside of school

24. Start a vintage camera collection

25. Live simplier and greener by repurposing, diy-ing and thrifting

Some of these things are obviously a little more challenging, but I'm up for it. I don't know what this next year is going to bring, but I'm going to make the most of it!

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