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.
GPOY: 2 postcards in one day? edition.
I got a save-the-date postcard for my dear friend Amy’s wedding today. I cannot wait to go witness her marriage to the man of her dreams in November.
The Parthenon postcard is from my brother who is currently in Greece. My favorite line from the postcard is the last one: “Also, everything is cheap and I bought a guitar. Love you!” This is why my brother is awesome and why we are getting to be better at being besties (as well as siblings). That is all.
Really wishing I could be at Weapons of Mass Creation Fest today in Cleveland, so I’m sporting this shirt and pretending I was there. So proud of all my friends who spoke/showed work/played amazing music there, sorry I’m going to be a week late on my arrival to Ohio to enjoy all of it, but I’m there in spirit!
my hairs iz gettin long.
Wherein my bangs are getting too long and I’m getting loopy-tired from jet lag.
Reasons why my office is better than yours (today):
- My office is in Ohio (and it’s been in several other states — this week alone).
- These glasses magically increase productivity.
- This coffee in this traveler.
- THIS music.
- My parent’s picture window (seen here with the ultra amazing morning light).
- An unseen adorable kitty snuggled up by my feet.
I come home from shooting an event, turn on my laptop and set my files to upload. Who immediately decides she wants to sleep on my lap? Novella.
i <3 novella
Night out with Ben and Jesse. (Taken with Instagram at Gas City)
GPOY: Working with glittens on.
Our heater at home won’t light. The pilot light is on, and the thermostat appears to be functioning. We tried all the tricks we used last winter, but nothing seems to coax it into heating our home. I came to work at Hashtag and am still thawing out. Also: first cold of the season! HUZZAH!
