A Very “me” Post

The past few days have been a blur. I’ve been working non-stop, assisting for four 13 hour days straight on a beauty shoot for the studio. We are all completely wiped out…BUT the results seem to be paying off. I believe Andrew got some amazing shots and I learned a TON of valuable knowledge about lighting.

As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been hosting quite a few people the past month in my apartment. It’s all been great, but my running schedule and eating habits (uhhh and wallet) definitely suffered. Finally though, I have a night alllllllll to myself tonight! I haven’t been this excited for chill time in a lonnnng time. I’m leaving work early to start my summer shopping for my upcoming Canoe trip in Wisconsin, then off to Yoga To The People for a PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT yoga class, then buying a goldfish to add to my big flower pot where I’m growing lily pads, home to pick back up on my running schedule, then cooking myself a delicious vegitarian dinner, then cleaning the patui outta my apartment. It sounds like a perfect night to me! 

Speaking of my big flower pot where I’m growing, yes, lily pads, my garden has really taken off thanks to all this NY rain! My forget-me-nots have sprouted and are looking precious, however my pansies are really taking over the pot. Thank goodness my mom will be here this weekend, yes my mamma is coming to finally visit me in NYC, to give me some more pointers on how to grow flowers. She’s an expert.

I’m also in the market for a puppy! After a long two years of dealing with the Champion situation, I finally feel ready to get a new dog of my own. I debated back and forth on whether or not I should suck it up and go for the small dog look, even though I’m not a fan, just so I can easily tote him/her around with me…..however, I had to stay true. Big dogs, all day. So I have my heart set on a Saint Bernard or Bernise Mountain dog. I’m still going to try to go through a shelter or pound…I had such a great experience with my last pound puppy. But, please, keep your eyes and ears open for me! 

Speaking of pups, this Thursday MRI will be doing yet another PhotoBooth for a Project Pet, which is an organization that searches for REAL no kill shelters and helps fund them. If you’re in the NY area, please come out and support the puppy dogs!

So in my last post, I promised to post some of the shots I’ve been working on.  Here is a promo shot for a new and upcoming play (sorry, no links yet!) called Fringe…

And, the long awaited Josh Ritter photos with the NY Pops!

::Sigh::

That’s all folks.

just out of reach

It’s mid-June in New York City although it feels like October. 

My summer so far has been non-stop packed with people staying with me…going on three weeks of having someone constantly in my living room on my couch. Last night was finally the last night. Don’t get me wrong though, it’s been wonderful having friends visit and kick it with me…just exhausting. I woke up this morning and walked out of my bedroom to…no one…it was quite disorienting. I didn’t have to tip toe around, although I still did and I got to keep the bathroom door open while blow drying my hair. I think it’s going to be a weird adjustment getting used to not having people around everyday. I sort of don’t know what to do with myself. 

I’ve been shooting a lot lately. Shot some promo shots for a new play that a friend of a friend is producing and shot Josh RItter and the NY Pops at the Summer Stage in Central Park last Friday. I decided this would be a “live journal” post though..I’ll put up my “work” photos later.

It’s been birthday galore the past month as well. Almost every weekend I’ve celebrated with my pals a bday or two. I’ve also started drinking whiskey a little bit…yeeps…this is a huge step for me since the only time I’ve ever been able to stomach it was while sitting on a bar stool at Union Pool a year ago with a bloody nose. Speaking of Union Pool, and the all-wonderful Brooklyn…I’ve decided I’m moving back. Queens has done me good…but Brooklyn does it better.  :) My lease is up in September, only three months away and I’m really looking forward to a new place with no complaining tenants and no roaches. A new start is due…ha. I’ve gotten pretty used to having “new starts” annually. 

Back to birthdays…I wish it was everyone’s bday, everyday….

 

I’ll end with…I’m eating a pb&j…with the crust cut off…just like the good ole’ days.