Canon TX

My uncle gave me his beautiful old Canon TX. I bought a roll of Porta. I shot it. Taking photos makes my insides feel all glowy and purple. It's what I love to do most. What do you love to do most?

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I think one thing we all want is someone who loves the sound of our voice and the smell of our shoulder blades.

a boyfriend of mine once made me a mixtape with this song on it

I've loved it ever since.

adventure time

1. 2. 3. Uinta National Forest.4. A tiny pioneer cemetery in Wanship, Utah where my great, great, great grandparents are buried.5. Lost Vegas, Goshute Reservation. Polaroid Spectra film and my love...

if i change nothing...

nothing will change. This is my mantra, my battle cry, of two thousand thirteen. Join me in it if you'd like. Let's roar.

new weird's eve

We had a small, but amazing NYE party. I'm blessed/lucky/grateful to have such a fun friends. band practice. nm my red eyes. eye allergy recommendations, plz? alisha & brent the gang acting natural...

my 2013 resolutions: a brief list

There are a lot of these floating around this time of year. I kept mine short and sweet so you can get to the rest. xx 1. Vegan diet. 2. More yoga. 3. Karaoke. 4. Spread joy. 5. Night swimming,...

instant film & so many santa hats

I brought two instant film cameras to New Mexico with me, which was maybe a little excessive for a six day trip, and maybe has everything to do with the trouble I am having getting everything +...

A Merry Santa Fe Christmas

I am spending Christmas at my parents' home in Santa Fe, New Mexico and having the best time. I have only been here for two days and we've already played Scrabble and Yahtzee, made sugar cookies,...

brown sugar & vanilla lip polish recipe

While in Sephora on Saturday, looking for my perfect nude lipstick(s), the saleslady kindly encouraged me to first polish my winter-sad lips with a little Fresh Sugar Lip Polish before applying any...

Fielding Garr Ranch

Fielding Garr Ranch is a beautiful, old ranch on Antelope Island. No one lives there anymore, but I would in a heartbeat. Just tell me where to sign. (It took all my willpower not to walk out with...

delle

This abandoned motel is one of my favorite places in the world. To see more pics of Delle (and me with long, long hair) click here.

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"In those days, I didn't understand anything. I should have judged her according to her actions, not her words. She perfumed my planet and lit up my life. I should never have run away! I ought to...

white chocolate peppermint popcorn

White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn-6-7 c. plain popped popcorn-8 ou. white baking chocolate or white baking chips (baking chocolate has a better flavor, the baking chips dry harder)-1 t. peppermint...

worthwhile

Today a student nominated me for a teaching award. Before his homeroom teacher turned in the essay he wrote, she asked me to me read it. Ms. Hunt is an amazing teacher because she got me thinking...

a six day weekend in eleven photos

1. Sunset at the GSL.2. Moonrise at the GSL.3. Carrot, tangerine, ginger. I love my new juicer.4. Pinecones and paper snowflakes everywhere.5. Thrifted Pyrex teacups, 50¢ each.6 & 7. A Godfather...

kinda christmasy mixtape volume i

How about an unorthodox Christmas mix to help get you through Cyber Monday? I had tons of fun putting it together. Just for you. 1. Carol of the Bells - The Bird and the Bee2. Okkervil River -...

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"She wasn't doing a thing that I could see, except standing there, leaning on the balcony railing, holding the universe together." -J.D. Salinger

the happiest thanksgiving

My Thanksgiving turned out just as beautiful as I thought it might, with lots of good food and friends and singing. I hope yours was wonderful too, and that you enjoy the rest of your holiday...

thanksgiving menu

Excited is too small a word to describe how I feel about hosting a mini-Thanksgiving this year. My friend Emily and I are still finalizing the menu, but here are some things I've been thinking...

the weekend

This weekend I was able spend a lot of time with good friends, eat a lot of good food, take a lot of photos, and watch the sunset at the Great Salt Lake. All the things I love most. Hope you had a...

cranberry, orange, & almond clafoutis

Perfect for brunch on Thanksgiving day. I adapted it slightly from this recipe. Cranberry, Orange, & Almond Clafoutis-1 T. unsalted butter (for greasing pan)-1 c. + 1 T. sugar-2 eggs-1/4 t. almond...

currently

Watching: Lately I have been watching a lot of sunsets at the Great Salt Lake. It is my favorite places in the valley to reflect and slow down. Also four seasons of Parks and Recreation (I had no...

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If you're doing it right, life should still give you butterflies. Every time.

on happiness

For as long as I can remember, happiness has been an if-then for me. If my hair was a little longer then I might be happy. If I could afford these shoes, then I might be happy. If I could meet the...

Never before in my life have I had such an amazing, funny, smart, gorgeous, supportive, and kind group of girlfriends. You know who you are. I am so grateful. *My photo booth pose repertoire is...

i want to believe in everything you believe

I am 99.7% sure that I have posted this before.But I've had a glass of wine and some things bear repeating.Mwah.

here's something I know:

There are things you can change and things you can't. Finding people who accept your can'ts, makes it a whole lot easier to work on the cans. Good night.

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"Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that, even though the rest of the world may disagree, you...

an adventure

To Spiral Jetty. Hope your weekend was beautiful too.