Summer in the Air

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The sun is out. The cicadas are buzzing. Finals are over. Summer is finally here!

So yes, I was supposed to post yesterday, but the bed making turned into late spring cleaning and I was almost late to my sister's high school graduation. Ha. Woops... But alas, I made it and it was mah-ve-lous! She's all grown up now. Makes me sad. We went to a wonderful dinner with the familia and then headed out for a late night cup of coffee, just the two of us. It ended up turning into a night of surprising stories & confessions that we hadn't shared yet from the past school year.

As for summer plans, they are a total 180 flip of what I had previously planned, and I couldn't be any happier! I had planned on staying at my lonely studio at school, having a job, my radio show, and a boring internship. After realizing that being alone all summer was going to be a drag and a repeat of last summer, I decided I needed a change of plans. Luckily, a position opened up at the summer camp my sister works at and I decided to take it! So now, I'll be spending my summer in Lake Tahoe, working in the forest, making campfires & new friends, taking hikes, trips into snowboard/ski-bum town for burgers & movies, heading to the lake beach, all with the company of my sister. After a long year, it'll be the perfect escape.

I also bought this camera for the occasion. It's like a Holga, but cheaper. Oh hey! So, expect lots of pictures (once I can get to town & get them developed).

What are your summer plans?

Codes and Keys

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Last night I was informed that Death Cab for Cutie has come out with a new album. It's debuting for free on NPR.org and you can read the article here and listen with the link above. I quite like it. Have a feeling it's going to be the soundtrack to this long week.
Hope everyone has a lovely one :)

Almost There

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Another month has come and gone. And it was a crazy one. I haven't had much time for the blogging world, but do not worry, I didn't forget. School's out in three weeks and I will be a free bird, bombarding you with posts.

At the moment I'm feeling really unsettled because there is so much in the air for the end of the school year, my summer plans, life in general. It's driving me bonkers! But, no details yet. I'll wait until I know exactly what my plans are. I'm one of those people who hates not knowing what's in the future and not having a plan. Too much stress!

So yeah, besides working like a madwoman, studying, and going crazy over the future, my life is a bit of a bore, another reason why I have not posted. Not much to say. However, if the plans go my way, in a few weeks I will have a very exciting life with much to blog.

Mirah & Girls in Trouble

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Working for the university radio station has it's perks. I actually find out about shows in town! Imagine that. Last Thursday I was able to see Portland native, Mirah play a lovely set at the best bar in town. Opening for her was the happy and up-beat Girls in Trouble.
I wasn't able to get any pictures or videos because, lucky for me, I had to stand on the "under 21" deck and all of those of drinking age blocked my view. Blerg. But, it did not matter. I sat there, listened, and enjoyed. My friend and I grabbed some tacos before, so it was like dinner and a show! Take that 21 year olds! Ha, I kid. Only a year and a half to go...
To make up for it here is a live video of Mirah and here is a live video of GIrls in Trouble.

A Peaceful Wakeup

The Mountain from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo.

This was one of the first things I woke up to this morning. After a crazy long week and Picnic Day weekend, I needed this little bit of perfect.

I've been barely posting again. I think I've spread myself too thin this quarter. Between class, studying, volunteering at the university radio station, clubs, photography class, my new job, trying to find an internship, and jam-packed weekends, I am exhausted. Ugh. Well, now I must drive back home to pick up my tax forms (woops), drive back, do homework, and study for my psychology midterm tomorrow. Oy vey.

Starry Night Sky

photo courtesy of Kamila Pinto Keith

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Does anyone else feel like looking up at the starry night sky tonight? If not, I assure this song might make you want to.

Pretty Earrings for Sunny Weather

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The weather here lately has been just perfect. Sun out, cool breezes, and lots of smiling people make me a happy lady. I received these lovely feather earrings about two weeks ago from a giveaway on My Lovely Little Suitcase, courtesy of the Etsy shop, The Rusty Schwinn. I wear them EVERYWHERE! They go perfectly with this weather. Long dresses, french braids, droopy tees (like the one I attempted to make in these photos), and just about anything else pair up wonderfully with these beauties.

I find myself not posting til the weekend again. "Tsk tsk!", I've been saying to myself all week. However, I had my sister, Irene, staying with me. She followed me to my classes, helped me gorge out on donuts & boba tea, took me out for wonton noodle soup, and joined me for a walk of the art galleries in my town on Friday night. But, as usual, all good things must end. I love my little sister. Blahhhh, listening to sappy theme music while writing this isn't helping my emotions from going crazy.

Anyways, super excited for this week! I've finally gotten into actually getting involved with the KDVS radio station and am happy to announce that I'll be staying in my college town this summer with a job and my very own radio show! Woot woot! I'll most definitely be posting up the links to my weekly show on here when the time comes. I've also got my first photography class on Wednesday, a job interview (thank the lord! I'm going broke), and Picnic Day shenanigans lined up for the weekend.

Well my friends, until then, back to the books. Enjoy the last few hours of the weekend! I'll try not to go missing for another week. And sorry for the lame title....my creative juices are drained.