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.

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Glad to call this guy a friend.

Glad to call this guy a friend.

(Source: icatchfoxes)

I went to the City this weekend. This is generally what I looked like, and it felt wonderful to be able to wear a hat and jacket knowing that my cat was probably at home shedding her 30th coat of the week because it was 104°. I showed up at quarter to 10. My friends who were coming into town were to touch down at 10ish, but I’d received a text on the way informing me their connection from Denver was delayed an hour. I couldn’t be surprised after I’d driven all of 35 to the Great Highway with very little visibility. I considered taking a detour since I had some extra time, but ended up parking facing the Pacific at the Northernmost point of Ocean Beach. I started walking. I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to accomplish on this walk, but I knew I was excited to have time to spend near the windy, foggy ocean. I had decided before leaving to head North that I wouldn’t bring my digital camera. I only brought my iphone and a 35mm SLR. I had also intended on having a soundtrack for my solo weekend adventures but had forgotten my headphones. It was nice just listening to the wind. I started a photography series on this trip using only my iphone. I plan on continuing this project on future trips to San Francisco. My friends ended up not arriving until 1:30. They were planning on leaving early on Sunday morning, but over drinks at a speakeasy I convinced them to hang out with me in the Mission for the day. It was really fun to show one of my oldest friends and his girlfriend a city I’ve learned to love. I hope to get more opportunities to show people around in the coming months.

I went to the City this weekend. This is generally what I looked like, and it felt wonderful to be able to wear a hat and jacket knowing that my cat was probably at home shedding her 30th coat of the week because it was 104°.

I showed up at quarter to 10. My friends who were coming into town were to touch down at 10ish, but I’d received a text on the way informing me their connection from Denver was delayed an hour. I couldn’t be surprised after I’d driven all of 35 to the Great Highway with very little visibility. I considered taking a detour since I had some extra time, but ended up parking facing the Pacific at the Northernmost point of Ocean Beach.

I started walking. I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to accomplish on this walk, but I knew I was excited to have time to spend near the windy, foggy ocean. I had decided before leaving to head North that I wouldn’t bring my digital camera. I only brought my iphone and a 35mm SLR. I had also intended on having a soundtrack for my solo weekend adventures but had forgotten my headphones. It was nice just listening to the wind. I started a photography series on this trip using only my iphone. I plan on continuing this project on future trips to San Francisco.

My friends ended up not arriving until 1:30. They were planning on leaving early on Sunday morning, but over drinks at a speakeasy I convinced them to hang out with me in the Mission for the day. It was really fun to show one of my oldest friends and his girlfriend a city I’ve learned to love. I hope to get more opportunities to show people around in the coming months.

Ghosts of The Great Highway (pt. 4)

Ghosts of The Great Highway (pt. 4)

Ghosts of The Great Highway (pt. 3)

Ghosts of The Great Highway (pt. 3)

Ghosts of The Great Highway (pt. 2)

Ghosts of The Great Highway (pt. 2)

Ghosts of the Great Highway (pt. 1) I made the decision that on this trip to the bay I was going to learn how to spend time alone, walk the Eagle’s point labyrinth alone (“Tornado” by Jonsi through headphones), take time to process difficult feelings I’ve been harboring since last fall when I got the news, and relative to this particular photograph: only bring film cameras and my iPhone. I’m currently walking down The Great Highway looking for ghosts (a la Sun Kill Moon) and basically doing the short run project using only iphoneography. I hope you enjoy it. Later today my friends from Ohio arrive who have never seen the Pacific Ocean. I’m very excited to be able to share San Francisco with them. I’m also very excited to be wearing a jacket.

Ghosts of the Great Highway (pt. 1)

I made the decision that on this trip to the bay I was going to learn how to spend time alone, walk the Eagle’s point labyrinth alone (“Tornado” by Jonsi through headphones), take time to process difficult feelings I’ve been harboring since last fall when I got the news, and relative to this particular photograph: only bring film cameras and my iPhone. I’m currently walking down The Great Highway looking for ghosts (a la Sun Kill Moon) and basically doing the short run project using only iphoneography. I hope you enjoy it.

Later today my friends from Ohio arrive who have never seen the Pacific Ocean. I’m very excited to be able to share San Francisco with them. I’m also very excited to be wearing a jacket.