I'm Melissa. This is where I write things down and share new things. Sometimes I even post cute pictures of cats...
if you're looking for my portfolio,
it can be found here, or by clicking any of the links across the top of this page.
I just moved back to Ohio after living in the central valley of California for almost three years. People still mention that I'm all grown up and keep asking how being an adult is going, but I really don't know what they're referring to.
I'm officially a (self-proclaimed) curator -- OF GIFS. GIF CONNOISSEUR. Check it out. My GIF blog even made it to buzzfeed once.
ONE MORE CHECK OFF MY LIFELONG INTERNET TO-DO LIST.
Albums of note UPCOMING/2011/2010/2009
A list of albums from the year that had staying power. Not a top album list, because I haven't heard every album, so that just seems a bit silly to me -- the whole "of the year" thing... although I suppose in my own mind that's what they are...
THE ARCHIVES
Nostalgia
a place where I keep things that are already memories and store things that are currently in my life that will inevitably become memories. Vague enough?
Vestiges of a Life Soon Forgotten
A photographic series devoted to images taken in and around my apartment where I lived for 3 years in college. I moved out for good in December 2009.
Photobooth Sketches
photobooth documentation of sketches i have done and/or found.
Monthly Self Portrait Series
This was a short-lived project that sometimes shows up without warning again on my feed, but definately cannot be considered an "on-going" thing.
My New California Life
What started as an essay series about my experiences living on the left coast turned into a general account of my life here -- through words, photos and other ephemera.
jef etters tips of the day
Jef Etters was a colleague of mine who gave me life tips on a daily basis via a telephone call from a rotary phone. I would then transcribe the tips and post them here for the benefit of all mankind. He didn't know what tumblr was (nor does he now), but he did want to share all his wisdom with the world. enjoy.
PLEASE NOTE: Jef did finally get free long-distance after 7pm EST and will occasionally call to give me tips to transcribe. Be on the look out, it'll change your life.
ScreenCaptureSeries
Funny and or poignant things I feel the need to share with the world via screen capture. This project carries on with the luck that the internet will continue to bring the lulz. I think the odds are in our favor.
Astronautalis | Andy at Ace Of Spades, Sacramento on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson)
Astronautalis | Andy at Ace Of Spades, Sacramento on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson)
Astronautalis | Oscar and MO at Ace Of Spades, Sacramento on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson)
Astronautalis | Andy at Bottom Of The Hill, San Francisco on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson)
Astronautalis | Oscar at Bottom Of The Hill, San Francisco on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson)
Astronautalis on Flickr.
Thee Parkside, San Francisco, CA. Monday October 10, 2011 / Drink: Bulleit Bourbon on the rocks; splash of water.
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Astronautalis on Flickr.
On Monday I went to see Astronautalis in San Francisco at Thee Parkside. There is no hesitation in my stating it was my favorite show of the year. I don’t even need the rest of the shows remaining this year to occur for me to be confident in making that statement. A fevered performance by Andy, the addition of a talented group as his band, and a ridiculously responsive audience (who sang along to every word) really made it a sight to be seen. I’ll be posting my favorite shots from the show over the next few days. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them.
If you haven’t heard of Astronautalis, do yourself a favor and follow him on Tumblr, visit his website, and download his new album This Is Our Science.
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i hope you see this @otherhiphop
“THAT’S WHAT MAKES IT LOOK LIKE HIP HOP”
“THE MORE RELAXED YOU ARE THE MORE IT MAKES IT HIP HOP”
“I WENT TO THIS CLUB, RIGHT, AND THEY HAD NO BAGGY PANTS AND NO SNEAKERS. IT WAS WILD.”
“I’M INTO POINTS A LOT, BUT THEY’RE NOT YOUR AVERAGE POINTS”
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Astronautalis “The Wondersmith & His Sons”
Directed by Megan Thompson and Bryant Jansen
Edited by James Fitzpatrick
Astronautalis is one of the most talented poets I’ve even heard of in a very long time. His ability to weave tales using the fabric of historical events, bits from his own life and references to pop culture is unmatched. His freestyle is phenomenal and I’ve been lucky enough to hear him freestyle about ridiculous topics while creating amazing metaphor and really meaningful verse twice in the past year. I am making it a point to not miss an Astronautalis show in the state of California (or Ohio, if that’s where I am)… His shows are very emotionally intense, and he doesn’t spare any energy when it comes to performance. It isn’t just to sell a record or for some sort of recognition. He genuinely wants those in the audience on a given night to enjoy what he has to offer. He’s incredibly genuine and very down to earth — speaking with him after the show at Slim’s in San Francisco, he was just happy to have the opportunity to spend time talking to his fans. If you ever get the chance to see his live performance, it is very much worth it — even if you have to drive 3 hours to get to the venue.
PS — this is a lead in to the next listing on my 28 albums of note 2010… guesses?
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P.O.S. and Astronautalis interviewed about their collaboration.
As far as I know, this is the first (and only) interview with both of them about their upcoming project together.
via teapartyboston.com
when P.O.S. told the Cleveland crowd he and Astronautalis were collaborating this year, I got little-girl giddy excited.
