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.
January 2, 2013 on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson).
It’s a new year and I’m still changing and still won’t stop moving.
A lot of things are different than they were a year ago, but many things are the same. 2012 taught me a lot about who I am, what I want and where I want to go. I further proved my love of traveling and seeing new places, meeting new people and finding adventure every chance I get.
I don’t think I would have guessed that 2012 would be one of the best years of my life last January. I hardly understood how wonderful last year was until just a few weeks ago. It was a rough year for a lot of us, but to me that is beautiful; to me that is just what I needed. If this year wouldn’t have been filled with so much heartache and grieving I wouldn’t have learned so much. I owe it to the friends I lost last year to carry on in happiness and joy, that’s what they would have done and I’m here to carry on their memory.
Things aren’t going to get any easier, but I know that all I can do is laugh and love. This is my life and I want every moment to matter, even if it’s just to myself. That’s really the only standard I can be concerned with: my own. This year is just another year that’s mine, like all the others, and I’m so glad to be here. I’m so glad to be alive.
Waiting | 09.20.12
A new addition to my “Night” series. I remember going to Mom’s Burgers for the first time and I just knew I had to go back there for a photo shoot. As I was doing test shots, the elder man owner was taking garbage out and notice that I was shooting. He then came over and asked kindly what I was doing and what was it for and so I told him that I’m photographer and taking a photograph for this series. So after some test shots, I was able to get this one and I have to say once I saw this shot, I knew I had it.
I also wanted to take this time and thank Melissa for being a lovely lady/friend/photographer in being part of this series. She’s been nothing but supportive of my work and I couldn’t thank her enough for it.
In hopes to expand this series more as I go. Thank you for your patience, hope you enjoy this latest addition.
My dear friend May asked if she could photograph me for a new series she’s been working on. I am always honored to be a part of another photographer’s work, and she did an amazing job. If you haven’t seen May’s work, be sure to click through to see her blog and check out her portfolio of amazing images.
All the best, dear May. You’re a talent and a delight. <3
Amanda Valdez on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson)
This girl is literally one of the great ones, one I’m proud, honored and humbled to know and call a friend. Yesterday was her birthday and I’m glad I got to spend some of it with her, even if I wasn’t feeling that well. It was worth it to bring her joy on her special day. She deserves it and I want to be there to remind her of how awesome she is whenever she needs it.
Catacomb Party: Bell Thieves on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson).
I’ll be posting my favorite shots from last weekend’s Catacomb Party over the next few days.
Check out Bell Thieves on Tumblr.
Untitled on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson).
Blue on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson).
Administration on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson).
Eric on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson).
UP on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson).
The Chapel on Flickr by icatchfoxes (melissa olson).
New post on Troismois: Cutie Muffin Custom Commission
Our darling friend Aurora drew a picture of us that includes our kitten (she’s actually almost 6 years old, so I suppose “cat” would be a better term) Novella.
Aurora is so talented and such a lovely person. We are so lucky to know her, and even luckier to soon be the owners of some of her artwork. We’ve been holding on to an interview we did with her a few months ago and will be releasing parts of it here soon with more details on how to get your hands on a full-length write-up.
Click through for her blog and more samples of her work.
Hey! It’s my face! It’s Daniel’s face! I will be eagerly anticipating the arrival of the daily post daily until the real piece is in my hands! What a lady!
USA
acrylic on canvas by Paula Scher, 2007
This is amazing. This is the kind of map I want on my wall.
