ruminations

"A photo is inherently a moment one never sees. It is stagnant. I have explored these moments at times when no one is looking. Let's open our eyes to the world we see everyday, but look at in a different view or light." - Harry Callahan

A few weeks ago, when I was out of work, I went to the MFA. I saw a photo show by Harry Callahan and above is one of the quotes I wrote down while I was there. It makes me want to find a specific path and/or project for my photos, but when I think about it the quote is exactly what I am doing. I'm documenting my everyday life... the things I see and the things I notice, but with a photo it's seen in a different view. I can capture a moment of a day, something I saw that inspired me for just a moment and share that view with all of you. Since it's my everyday life it's somewhat personal, but for me it's like that old saying "write what you know" ... so I photograph what I know: my life.

I just wish I was a little more focused. Or had a better camera. Or a better technique.

Anyway, where are few more pictures:

02.17.10

02.16.10

02.15.10

02.14.10

What a sweet Valentine to myself: tying my shoes for the first time in 6 weeks.

Happy Valentine's Day

I spent Valentine's Day on the couch with ice cream and girly movies. I went to a wedding yesterday so between that and the chic flicks I've definitely gotten in the Valentine's Spirit. And today I got a lot of phone calls and texts from my friends and family, so it's been a pretty good day.

This past week's photos (after the break)

Out of Order

I forgot that I had taken a few pictures with my cell phone that I wanted to post on here. Sometimes, when my camera battery is dead or I don't have it with me, I take pictures with this blog in mind on my cell phone. Anyway, check them out:

02.07.10

I made these from scratch for superbowl sunday. It was really easy and cheap and fun! I got a german cookbook for christmas so I got the recipe from there. It was just flour, sugar, yeast, water, vegetable oil, and salt. Served with mustard, they ended up being really tasty!

02.05.10

I went to the MFA Friday and had lunch with one my friends who works there. Then I walked around and saw a few temporary exhibitions as well as some of the permanent ones. I especially liked this when I walked in and saw the scene.

Another Week in Recovery

So most of these pictures were taken around the house. I have been staying in mostly. Being out of work is really taking its financial toll, so I am trying my best to keep my costs down until I go back to work. I'm actually starting back next Tuesday. I am getting a little nervous about my return. Monday, when I decided that I'd definitely go back next week, I had made leaps and bounds in physical therapy. Today I woke up in a lot of pain, my wrist swelled up again, and my wrist movement went back to being awful. I guess I pushed it a little too hard the last few days and so I have taken a few steps backwards in recovery. It's beyond frustrating. I try to stay positive, but days like today make it hard.

Anyway, enjoy some photos of another week on the 'road to recovery' with me:

More updates

So I'm still working on the story of my arm... it's becoming a real little essay. I haven't written an essay in a very long time, so I'm working hard to write something nice. It's hard though, because my arm gets tired typing for long periods of time, I have trouble writing with a pen or pencil do to lost strength and mobility in my thumb, and using my left hand is tiring and messy. Eventually, I'll get it up here.

In the meantime I'll keep you entertained with photos.

Remember that time I broke my arm... The Pictures.

So an update... Finally. I've decided to write a narrative of my broken arm. It will be good for several reasons. It will serve as documentation. It will be informative. And it will be a bit therapeutic to write it all down and get it out there. I've been working on the story for a day now, but I don't want to hold up the photo portion with the story, too, so I'm posting pictures. I'll try to get some new pictures up today or tomorrow and post the story by the end of the week. The story is proving to be rather long so that will be it's own entry.

For now, enjoy the pictures and their descriptions (after the break)