Haven't updated my journal in a long while, so to summarize..
» I'm delving more and more into film photography, namely medium format, and realized that I love it a lot more than I do digital. It's more liberating to photograph without having to worry about all the technical stuff. » Thanks to an empty polaroid film cartridge I found at a goodwill store, I learned that my Polaroid SX-70 does indeed work (the cartridge still had a working battery). » I'm still in the planning process for "Where the Birdcages Fall" as I made some major changes to the story. » *LaRee826 and I are currently plotting to take over the world. In the name of art of course. <3 » I've learned that for every bad thing that happens in a person's life, several good things come along to make up for it. » I recently watched "Synecdoche, New York" and, despite it being a seemingly depressing film, I was left perplexed. Needless to say, I loved every fucking second of it. » I now have a tumblr account reserved for my musings. I'll more than likely use it as a mini gallery to display my future analog photography works as well. » I'm hoping to get a plastic Brownie camera as my other one isn't exactly user friendly (although the pictures it takes is incredibly sharp considering the camera's age).
Well that's enough of my ramblings, hope you are all doing well. =]
So - I've learned something new about myself recently. Apparently, I have a weird fetish for cameras lol. Particularly vintage 35mm, medium format and polaroid cameras. In addition to the Fujica I mentioned before, I've also purchased a Polaroid 250, a Polaroid SX-70, and a very old brownie toy camera (and there's two more camera models I have my eyes on heh). All of which I plan on using once I acquire the appropriate film for them. I'll probably post some of my analog shots here. Granted, I'm still getting acquainted with my cameras so it may be a while before I actually post something I think is worthwhile. Still, I can't wait for autumn to arrive. I'll be much more shutter happy then.
And for all you college students out there, what classes are you taking this term?
After a few weeks of using my holga, I've found it pretty refreshing to just take photos and not worry about technical stuff (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and all that jazz). Just go out, shoot and have fun; the way photography should be. I've sent out two rolls of film this past week to be developed, one of which should be ready for pick up by this Friday. Can't wait to see how those turned out. By the way, has anyone ever had a bidding war on ebay? lol I had placed a 9 dollar bid on a Fujica ST705 camera three days prior to its end date. I was the only bidder for a while and was hoping to keep it that way so I wouldn't have to pay so much. Unfortunately, I ended up having a bidding war with two people at the last moment and the final balance came out to 22.56 plus shipping and handling. Tough break. The fight was worth it though and I can't wait for the camera to arrive. Speaking of ebay, I'm currently selling my 50mm f/1.8 lens here if anyone's interested. Works perfectly, and I've taken great care of both the lens and the box it came in. Only selling because I'm planning on purchasing a lens that covers that focal range. Hope everyone is enjoying their Summer
My family and I went to Six Flags a few days ago and caught the glow in the dark parade later that evening (some really badass stuff going on there, check it out if you're in the area), and barely a day or two later, we visited the Ripley's Believe It or Not museum in Arlington. That maze of mirrors really had us going. I lol'd when I saw this one chick run into her own reflection xD I've received my wacom tablet a few days ago as well. I've been using it quite frequently since then. Granted, I haven't exactly created anything post worthy; mainly just some random doodles to get myself acquainted with the drawing tablet. It's really weird when you have your eyes on the screen but you can't see your hand moving. Kinda throws the hand-eye coordination off. Still, I'm determined to master it so I can start painting soon.
By the way, what's the deal with the "Needs Premium Membership" thing? Since when do we NEED a "Premium Membership"? I mean it's not like our lives solely depend on them to survive. And whatever happened to the integrity of giving to someone without it being announced to everyone else? Apparently, I was under the delusion that the process of giving subscriptions to others was a discreet act of kindness to be shared between the two people involved. Whether or not the giver's identity is revealed should have been up to both of them, like it was before. It's funny how the staff were planning on making more money through these new "features", but in effect they're just going to lose more. Who's going to want to donate now with the thought of possibly looking like an attention whore on their minds? Or even the thought of being berated by others to buy them a "Premium Membership" as well. Or the fear of appearing to be self-promoting when, in actuality, they meant well in giving another person a subscription... sorry, I meant the all mighty powerful Premium Membership. Shitty move DA. Shitty move.
10 Bands you've been listening a lot to lately: 1. Five Finger Death Punch 2. Apocalyptica 3. Deftones 4. 10 Years 5. Mandalay 6. Bjork 7. Royksopp 8. New Order 9. Imogen Heap 10. The Radio Dept.
9 Things you look forward to: 1. Six Flags with the family tomorrow 2. Him getting the happiness he deserves 3. Receiving my wacom 4. Starting my Summer II class 5. Giving the wedding photos to my clients 6. Moving back into my previous room 7. Hanging out with Aliza 8. Finishing my Summer II class 9. Filming projects
8 Things you like to wear: 1. Black sports jacket 2. Black long sleeve shirt 3. Dark blue jeans 4. Black Sketchers. 5. Studded Belt 6. Sunglasses 7. Necklace 8. Any other shirt that I have
7 Things that anger you: 1. Immaturity 2. Nagging 3. Clingy people 4. Bad hair days 5. People in general 6. Arrogance 7. Jealousy
6 Things you say most days: 1. Bitch. 2. Fuck. 3. Shit. 4. Damn. 5. Hell. 6. Sure, why not.
5 Things you do everyday: 1. go to sleep at 5 in the am 2. wake up 3. eat 4. think 5. go out
4 People you want to spend more time with: 1. Aliza 2. see above^ 3. see above^ 4. see above^
3 Movies you could watch over and over again: 1. Inland Empire 2. Wicker Park 3. Children of Men
2 Of your favorite songs at the moment: 1. Wasteland - 10 Years 2. Gorecki - Lamb
1 person you could spend the rest of your life with: Myself.
LAST: - movie you rented: I forgot, I usually watch movies online - movie you bought: "Natural City" - song you listened to: Faking the Books by Lali Puna - song that was stuck in your head: Ghost of Love by David Lynch - person you've called: Aliza - person that's called you: Brandi - show you've watched: Twin Peaks - person you were thinking of: ._.
DO: - you have a crush on someone: Not anymore =] - you wish you could live somewhere else: all the time - you believe in online dating: Umm yea, considering that it exists. -others find you attractive: I don't know. I'd be surprised if they did. - you want more piercings: Don't have any, but I would like some - you like cleaning: No. - you write in cursive or print: Print, but my handwriting is so fucked up it might as well be cursive.
FAVORITE: - food: Chinese/Italian/Mexican/Vietnamese/Thai/Japanese, etc. - thing to do: reflect - thing to talk about: thought-provoking subjects - drinks: mixed - clothes: jeans - movies: Wicker Park - holiday: Halloween. Bring on the cavities!
HAVE YOU: - ever cried over a girl: Yes - ever cried over a boy: Uh yes - ever been in a fist fight: Yep, several times and they were fun too - ever been arrested: I was close once
WHAT - shampoo do you use: Garnier Fructis - shoes do you wear: Sketchers. - are you scared of: my emotions ;__; - number of people I would classify as true, could trust with my life type friends: Two (excluding my parents) - number of people I consider my enemies: too many to count o_O
FAVORITE: - disney movie: Mulan - word: silk - nickname: Krissy - eye color: blue, green - flower: don't have one
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE: - pretty: No. - funny: Eh sometimes - hot: No. - friendly: I can be. - amusing: Sometimes - ugly: More than likely - loveable: Don't know. - sweet: Nope. ._. - dorky: Er yes
DESCRIBE YOUR: [ x ] Wallet – Neglected [ x ] Jewelry worn daily – Necklace [ x ] Pillow cover – Flowery. [ x ] Underwear - Black. [ x ] Favorite shirt – Black T [ x ] Perfume/cologne - Don't wear any [ x ] CD in stereo right now - Don't have a stereo. May I interest you in my iTunes library? [ x ] What you are wearing now – Black shirt thing, studded belt, dark blue jeans [ x ] In my mouth – Sore, sore teeth. =\ [ x ] In my head – Many thoughts [ x ] Wishing – I wish for too much [ x ] After this – Probably hang out with someone. [ x ] Person you wish you could see right now - I already saw him. [ x ] Something you're looking forward to in the upcoming month - too many things [ x ] Do you like the taste of blood – definitely, especially when I bite my lower lip [ x ] Do you believe in love – I do [ x ] Do you believe in Heaven – Don't know. [ x ] What do you want done with your body when you die - Cremated? [ x ] If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be - doggeh, kitteh, or a cute little birdeh [ x ] What's your favorite coin – a quarter
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