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.

 

Screen Capture Series: Example 3. 2012. m. olson.

Screen Capture Series: Example 3. 2012. m. olson.

Screen Capture Series: Example 2. 2012. m. olson.

Screen Capture Series: Example 2. 2012. m. olson.

Screen Capture Series: Bad copywriting by Macaroni Grill. For example: Charlie Sheen is a dad. Charlie Sheen does lines. [Loving the new look of these eblasts, though. Props on that MG.] 2011. m. olson

Screen Capture Series: Bad copywriting by Macaroni Grill. For example: Charlie Sheen is a dad. Charlie Sheen does lines. [Loving the new look of these eblasts, though. Props on that MG.] 2011. m. olson

Screen Capture Series: apparently Google Maps cannot calculate a way for Amanda and I to get to the Pacific Ocean. I guess we will have to wing it… 2011. m. olson

Screen Capture Series: apparently Google Maps cannot calculate a way for Amanda and I to get to the Pacific Ocean. I guess we will have to wing it… 2011. m. olson

teamteam:

We recently completed our first commission piece and sent the files off to press. It’s an infographic poster, and it has a STRIKE THROUGH VARNISH. The image seen above is a screen capture of the layer created to let the pressman know where we’d like that varnish. I wanted to post a sneak-peek image without giving too much away, and this screen capture was funny to me because, out of context, it’s completely useless - especially when it’s asking “So what’s this all about?”

[screen capture series; I designed an infographic poster and Daniel wrote the copy and this is a sneak peek of that infographic poster. 2011. m. olson]

teamteam:

We recently completed our first commission piece and sent the files off to press. It’s an infographic poster, and it has a STRIKE THROUGH VARNISH. The image seen above is a screen capture of the layer created to let the pressman know where we’d like that varnish. I wanted to post a sneak-peek image without giving too much away, and this screen capture was funny to me because, out of context, it’s completely useless - especially when it’s asking “So what’s this all about?”

[screen capture series; I designed an infographic poster and Daniel wrote the copy and this is a sneak peek of that infographic poster. 2011. m. olson]

Screen Capture Series: this is happening tomorrow… thanks for remembering, facebook. 2010. m. olson

Screen Capture Series: this is happening tomorrow… thanks for remembering, facebook. 2010. m. olson

[screen capture series; Check it out! Playland has a new website that features… wait for it… THE BATHROOM! 2010. m. olson]

[screen capture series; Check it out! Playland has a new website that features… wait for it… THE BATHROOM! 2010. m. olson]

[screen capture series; Facebook likes to remind me bunches of my friends are far away… 2010. m. olson]

[screen capture series; Facebook likes to remind me bunches of my friends are far away… 2010. m. olson]

[screen capture series; “Hey, Trace, we are sending you a movie film interview! Part 1 of a bajillion!” 2010. m. olson and d. schultz]

[screen capture series; “Hey, Trace, we are sending you a movie film interview! Part 1 of a bajillion!” 2010. m. olson and d. schultz]

[screen capture series; “Just in case you were wondering, this is an Advertisement Banner” 2010. m. olson]

[screen capture series; “Just in case you were wondering, this is an Advertisement Banner” 2010. m. olson]

[screen capture series; “Stay Classy, River Park.” 2010. m. olson]

[screen capture series; “Stay Classy, River Park.” 2010. m. olson]