(Assignment 1: shallow depth of field) (Assignment 1: stop-motion)After taking a film photography course this past semester, I can definitely say that I know more about my DSLR than ever before. ...
(source)I appreciate when artists take years to complete an album because they want it to be "just right." Such is the case with Santigold, whose debut album came out in 2008. Her most recent...
Life in the "real world" means packing your lunch the night before because a) you dont want to spend the money everyday going out and b) you want to stay in bed until the last moment possible...
New Orleans has such a European flair, as seen mainly through the architecture. I am in awe with their centuries-old Catholic cathedrals, especially St. Louis Cathedral. Youre just immediately transp...
(A picture off my Diana F+ roll, the lake last summer)Summer has set in finally as I am about to compose my summer to-do list (mainly places I want to eat and see before I leave Charleston).Here is a...
Because New Orleanians celebrate Mardi Gras all year long (practically - or maybe just the tourists who visit do), mask shops are set up all over town. Our favorite one, where we spent a good long wh...
I keep waiting for the reality to set in that I am officially a college graduate. All I feel right now is a sense if relief that school is finally over - forever.My college has a beautiful and unique...
Po-boys from Verti MarteIt seems like every time I go to New Orleans, my thoughts and worries of work and school, etc go away. There, I am in the moment focusing only on what I want to accompli...
With such a rich culture its a no wonder you see artists and musicians at every street corner. The city breathes with art of all forms. .I love following the sound when youre in the French Quart...
Time in New Orleans always passes a little too quickly and by the last day you realize how much more you need to see. Its how the city keeps people like me needing to return. .Jazz Fest was ever...
(source)Taking a detour to New Orleans to attend Jazz Fest this weekend. Here is a sampling of the artists who are playing this year - among many others too (I cant wait to listen to all the loc...
Taking a break from finals to pick ruby, ripe strawberries at a local farm ... closing my last play in college ... dancing to my ringtone whenever it goes off ... starting a new job at Cupcake ... pl...
This weekend my parents were in town to see my play, Letters to Sala. For the last 4 years, we have been talking about seeing Middleton Place, an old southern plantation 45 minutes from downtown, and...
I have expressed my interest in going to India for the Holi Festival of Colors, but after seeing this video, I want to experience it sooner than ever. This weeks playlist is inspired from traveling a...
(left to right)Cucumber Infused WaterA simple, but important part of any beauty routine. Especially with being in a show right now, I am trying my hardest to stay hydrated - and flavoring my water is...
I have recently aquired some amazing, catchy music, and they all remind me of summer. Some are newer releases and some are oldies, but they are all new to me. The first ocean dip is almost here...1. ...
A marriage between Vietnamese local ingredients and Frances culinary national treasures is the Banh Mi. Being one of my favorite and most memorable meals, I had to recreate it myself. Its a unique co...
(source)(source)(source)(Sourc e)(source)(source)(source)I am so behind on magazines, I am just now reading my July 11 issue of InStyle, which contained this gorgeous editorial starring Clemence Posey...
(see also: Part 1 and Part 2)1. E-Pro - Beck (Beck was major for me in high school, pretty sure this was in a car commercial way back when.)2. I Hate Everyone - Get Set Go (I love a seemingly cheery ...
If its 81 degrees in Charleston today, I cannot imagine what the summers temperatures will be like. I have stopped making soups and try to stay away from using the stove too much, opting for chilled ...
Finding a good instant Netflix movie is slim pickings these days, but I settled upon an Italian film one evening called Bread and Tulips. It was a quiet film with uncomplicated, natural acting, but w...
1. Radioactive - Marina and the Diamonds (This is off her upcoming album - its so catchy!)2. The Suburbs (Arcade Fire cover) - Mr. Little Jeans (a haunting rendition of an already brilliant song)3. O...
Touring Ft. Sumter with a visiting friend and taking scenic the ferry ride complete with dolphins ... avoiding St. Patricks Day craziness in a secluded coffee shop ... preparing and rehearsing scenes...
When I was home, we made an afternoon of seeing the thousands of blooming daffodils at Gibbs Gardens. En route to the flowers, we stopped by a barn the side of the road where there were adorable shee...
Combine my love for fun.s new album and my current involvement of acting in a play, and you would get this weeks playlist inspired from Broadway tunes to modern pop-ballads ready for the stage.1. Som...
If youre looking for an easy way to consume nutritious leafy greens - try adding a handful to your smoothie! My tip is to make sure the spinach is totally blended and you will hardly notice that ther...
Whenever I go home and bask in the wilderness that surrounds it, I realize that nature is where I shall eventually end up. For now cities are more than sufficient for me, offering more opportunities ...
(a photo from my day trip to Tarifa this summer)Andrew Birds newest album, Break It Yourself, dropped last week and I have been listening non-stop. Several songs on each of his albums always seem to ...
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These are some songs I listened to on my way home, where I am for the week.1. Effigy - Andrew Bird (Looking so forward to his new album that is coming out tomorrow. My favorite lyric from this song: ...
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