[m.olson]

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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from indian lakes: Please Share

fromindianlakes:

It has been the craziest couple of years in any of our lives. We finally finished tracking a new record, went on some incredible tours all over the United States, and met and talked to every label who had ever been interested in what we do. I can’t express to you the way i feel knowing that we…

These guys are some of the best ones. Their new album is spectacular and deserves some attention. If you haven’t heard From Indian Lakes, now is the time.

↵ Reblogged from fromindianlakes

Played 30 times

Yellow Ostrich - Marathon Runner

When I was a boy
of seventeen
I know it’s mean but I

I told my friend
to give up on her dreams
She hated me but I

I knew the dreams were
for the best of us
and for the rest of us and I

I didn’t want to share with anyone

I need a way to sing the greatest dance
and make em laugh

I could win the wars
or lose the battles too
whichever’s true

I keep living other peoples lives
I can’t stop putting on other peoples clothes
I love them ‘til I leave

I am a marathon runner
and my legs are sore
and I’m anxious to see
what I’m running for

I am a hot air balloon
on a sail boat
I would make this my home
if I’d learn to float

So take my treasures
take my earthly life
I’ll try to cry

I will live without the things
I love the best
So hold them to your chest

I will lose my basis
lose my stolen wings
the heads of kings

I will run until
I know what to believe

(Source: icatchfoxes)

AOTY?

(Source: icatchfoxes)

Well done, The Black Keys… well done. It’s good to have you back.

Always love for the Black Keys. Hometown pride for the rubber city. I’m looking forward to the release of their record, but I gotta say I’ll pretty much always be a sucker for their lo-fi sounds…

↵ Originally from jakefogelnest

↵ Reblogged from jemerling

AOTY?

# manchester orchestra

# aoty?

# 2011

Here it is...the first single from my new album! FREE DL!

astronautalis:

Ladies & Gentlemen, here it is. After 3 years of touring, researching, and writing…my new album is finally done and set for release on September 13th. However, i was so excited about the result, i couldn’t wait any more to keep it from you, so i am giving away the first single for free! This song, produced by Alias (Anticon/Sage Francis), was one of the first i wrote for the record and holds a great deal of personal significance to me in regards to you, the listener, and the life that i have made out of all of your endless love and support. So please, listen, enjoy, and if you like it…REBLOG THIS LIKE MAD! thanks for giving a damn!

This will be an album for history books. Mark your calendars.

↵ Reblogged from astronautalis

# astronautalis

# AOTY?

# this is our science

# dimitri mendeleev

guiltregret:

Hospital Ships “Old Skin”

Another fine release from Graveface Records, which is quickly becoming my new favorite record label.

Daniel bought me this record at Ameoba in Los Angeles on Saturday. Luckily it’s at home for me to listen to when I get there… It’s just what I need today.

↵ Reblogged from guiltregret