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.
it had been awhile since I looked up out of that sunroof. i’m just going to put this here. so i remember that’s a thing i can do.
Yesterday began early in Vegas. This photo was taken in New Mexico, just after Sabrina and I ordered Italian food at a Mexican cantina.
We ended up driving through the night to get to Austin by morning. We spent over 24 hours straight traveling to get here.
Austin is not on the way to our destination. Austin is where one of my best friends lives.
I hadn’t seen Matt in 3 years, but he was (and still is) one of my favorite people in the world. We may have gone a little out of our way so I could hang out with him for a little bit, but to me it’s worth it.
The one thing I am most thankful for in my life are the wonderful friends I have been blessed with. They may be scattered all around the world, but that doesn’t diminish how much I care for them. It’s much like having extra family members. I’m so glad I could make time to stop in Austin to see Matt, and I hope it won’t be so long until I get to see him again.
John, Sabrina and I will be heading onward to St. Louis tomorrow, but so far it’s been an awesome (and at times outrageous) journey. I’m lucky to know such wonderful people. They may not have known each other very well before we started this trip, but this is something I know we will all remember.
Thanks for the dolly, Anzula. #packingday
Designed these shirts to raise money for my move, but rest assured, the sentiment is genuine. $15 for the shirts, $10 for totes. All sizes available, credit card accepted. Purchase in person Saturday at my going away at Fulton 55! (at Madeline Leaves Rehearsal Space)
It had been awhile since I just decided to go run. Today was overwhelming. A run in the rain with headphones on for an hour really saved me.
Featured on my running playlist today: Japandroids, Third Eye Blind, New Order, Tangled Hair, Starcrossed & Red Animal War. Yep.
Favorite place in the United States. (For Al) (Taken with Instagram at Eagles Point)
Shooting some of this today thanks to @photojojo! (Taken with instagram)
Kino: Downtown (Taken with Kinotopic)
(Source: icatchfoxes)
Kino: Daniel by @icatchfoxes (Taken with Kinotopic)
New app. Still learning how to accurately outline movement to get the best results.
Through a glass darkly winter light the silence.
Cathartic repetition.
Adventures with @wallsbleedlust (Taken with Instagram at Sutro Baths Ruins)
(Source: icatchfoxes)
