Things that involve optional _____________.

One of my New Year's Resolutions was to be more committed to taking pictures. I definitely don't take enough. I think the reasoning is that I love taking photographs of people, not so much landscapes or objects. I'm awkward, and sometimes so are people about getting their picture taken. Here are a few I have taken that I like.

Fill in the blank.

Doors and Details

Detail
Door

I could have died taking these photos, better appreciate them!

-Emily

Lessons in Stamina

Sometime next week I will be doing a Gaga demonstration for my friend who is doing a presentation in his speech class. The presentation is on Ohad Naharin, the artistic director of Batsheva Dance Company. It's in Hebrew, translate it with google or just look at the cool pics. The website isn't the most informative but whatevs.


Gaga is a sort of improvisational technique that was developed by Naharin. Gaga classes are a way to increase sensation and awareness in your body. Gaga is for the young and old, and ranges from non dancer to professional. Mirrors must be covered up for Gaga, everyone must participate, observing class is not allowed. When I studied Gaga for four weeks this summer at the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, they locked the doors . Gaga is an incredible experience and I hope I can do it justice. Maybe someone will video the presentation. More on Gaga

The title of this post refers to yoga, and how I die about everytime I go. That is all.

Fin !

Finally finished it, so much love went into this little guy. My first stab at knitting ! It's not too shabby if I say so myself. Speaking of shabby, I will be taking a trip tomorrow here to pick up some new yarn. Probably going to be the highlight of my week.

Too bad I didn't take a better picture of the button. It's pretty fantastic.

I definitely slept in by two hours, and took my sweet time getting to ready and to school, no rush. Not worth the stress. So I took pictures of my scarf : )

Maybe one day I will post something of substance. Until then.....

Cute kitties.

Sarah

Blogging is hard

First of all :
Homemade cornbread and the last drips of honey. Milky coffee unpictured because I was too depressed to be reminded of my circumstances. My coffee maker broke. I am trying to decide whether I should buy a French Press from Target or not. Until then, I am finding ways to make instant taste better. Unsuccessfully. Maybe this is the perfect chance to wean myself off of coffee? Hah. Also, I eat honey on everything. Everyday for lunch I have plain Greek yogurt and honey. Honey on toast. My favorite, honey on goat cheese. I don't have allergies, but I found this interesting.


So my class card at Dallas Black ran out and I won't be able to get another one until next week. But I'm going to a Gyrotonic sesh tomorrow and a ballet private (whaaat) on Tuesday. The rest of the week will be filled with yoga and possibly more Gyrotonic. Okay so blogging isn't hard but blogging consistently is. I think I'm just not into the swing of things yet.

Sarah

Weekend

Waking up to this on Thursday morning was amazing, until i found out that i had school. Luckily i got to leave early. My snow day was filled with driving around, snowball fights, and sledding. It snowed all day, giving us about 11 inches they say. I have never seen that much snow in my entire life, it was the best way to start the weekend. Thank god we had school off the next day, giving us a chance to enjoy the snow.

I have the best boyfriend ever. On valentines day he showed up to my house with 12 roses. I have never had a guy do that to me! Then he took me out to my favorite thai restaurant, and the lake. Best valentines day ever. Hands down.

Happy Birthday Father !

My dad is 51 today. I think out of my parents I am most like my dad. He is near mute and works slowly but proficiently. My dad introduced me to Beck and Pandora Internet Radio. He used to pick me up from dance on the moped. He's training for a half marathon and runs 15-20 miles a week. He carried me downstairs everymorning and served me eggo waffles on the couch while I watched cartoons until I was umm.... 13. I made him this :

It could use some embellishment.

Frustrated

If you don't love what you're doing, fix it or shut up: you're ruining it for the rest of us.

Sarah

Best friend.

Snow-Day Dinner

Smoked Salmon-Edamame-Tomato Pasta (weird but brill combo), naan, dolmade, and 3/4ths of a falafel. And unpictured coffee. NO SCHOOL !!!

Emily

My Italian Stallion. Emily and I have been friends since freshman year. She was in my biology class and I hated her because Emily talked too much and asked dumb and unnecessary questions. But then one day we ended up at the same lunch table and the rest is history. Emily is the most drama free being you will meet. Contrary to my past belief, she is intelligent and talented. Blah blah. She also knows all of your secrets, but it's okay, she only tells me. We have been to see Lil Wayne and Blink 182 together. And we plan to see Animal Collective and Badfish and we have a whole list somewhere I just can't find it. My mom loves her more than she loves me, which is cool I guess. Emily helps me rationalize situations and put them in perspective. I usually have these long elaborate plans of how I'm going to solve my problems, but she finds the obvious easy one. Emily is a tough cookie. Even though I hate that expression. I love her.



Sarah