"I’m having a nice day. Saw a funny squirrel earlier."
— I received this in a text today. Someone really, really needs a job.
I'm Melissa. I live in Brooklyn & work in New York City. I recently made the decision to turn my love for taking pictures into a career - this is where I document my attempts, along with anything else I feel like sharing. People I know & like & so should you:
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I won some prizes in my client meeting this morning. My loot: a 3-in-1 Cotton Set starring q-tips, cotton balls & cotton pads & a packet of 4 gripper pads. She believes in practicality.
This is Erin.
She went and had herself a 30th birthday over the weekend and threw one hell of an Oscar-themed party. (pics from the party)
Here’s what I know about Erin.
She is quite possibly the sweetest person I know. She is kind and gentle, she listens and loves. She is thoughtful and sincere. She is a dreamer, and she dreams big. She’s determined and perseveres. She is stronger than she realizes.
Erin is an inspiration to me. I push forward, because she does. I think the impossible is possible, because she does. I challenge myself to pursue my passion, because she does.
I am ridiculously lucky to call her one of my closest friends. And I truly, truly hope that this 30th year brings more to her life than she could have imagined.
Happy Birthday, Erin.
Everything that Lauren said. Really, I definitely couldn’t say it more eloquently, so I won’t.
Erin - you are a fantastic friend, a constant inspiration, a smart, beautiful, ambitious, creative, imaginative, kind hearted, warm, loyal friend. I can’t imagine my NY life (or my life in general) without you. Thank you for being my friend. I am so lucky.
I can’t wait to see what 2010 holds for you. I’m sure it will be magical. I look forward to many more nights, adventures, and memories unfolding with you. xxo
Couldn’t have said it better myself :) Happy birthday Erin!
Took this the other night with a new iPhone app, ShakeItPro. I like it bunches. (via melissa j)
I’m sad to say…
…but the song that is strongest at stirring up memories in my mind is Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me.”
tightgrip asked: Favorite place?
I have several; here’s what I can think of right now:
My bedroom, especially after a long & crappy day. I just close the door, shut off my phone & wallow in the solitude.
My friend Sophia’s apartment, with me sitting in the living room with her husband watching The Office while she’s making dinner - it’s like I’m their 29 year-old foster child.
Anytime I’m on a photo excursion it’s my favorite place at that moment in time, especially if I’m there with friends.
Driving in my car alone late at night with traffic moving well & the radio on not too loud.
Disneyworld.
Sitting around a table full of good food & booze, talking about anything with my favorite people (which will be happening later this week - very excited).
My parents kitchen on Christmas Eve, cooking tons of food for our annual party.
I brought my tripod along & took some self-portraits. (via melissa j)
I didn’t get to close because they scare the crap out of me. (via melissa j)
This past Sunday I went to Brighton Beach with Lauren & Chasi to shoot some photos. It was the first time I’d been out to shoot in about 6 weeks. I felt more like myself yesterday than I have in a long time.
We tried several attempts at this photo. This was #5. See the others here (via melissa j)
Hello. My name is Eric Junior. I’m just 9 hours old. How’s it going?
Maybe not going to Ireland in December wasn’t such a bad thing.
I just used my airfare credit from my canceled trip to book a trip to London in March. I’ve never been so excited to be a tourist.
Any recommendations?
