Life the way it should be.

Tibetan nomad 2007, photographer: Steve McCurry.

Summer defined.

Poppy fields. Flowers don't get any better than this.

From sunrise to sunset, it's been a glorious 13-hour work day and I genuinely mean it. They aren't always, but every day is an affirmation that I'm lucky enough to work with some amazing people.

People can be so creative--really makes me wonder what is going on in all these amazing minds. See the rest: rune guneriussen

underwater base jumping

Says a lot when watching something without sound is really engaging. Audio included, but not necessary.

Macheesmo pleaze-mo'

I've been floating the idea of a deep-fry party to my friends for a couple of weeks, and by "friends" I mean anyone I come in contact with. But I had no idea how to go about it or how to even do it safely.

I just found this blog: www.macheesmo.com and it's a godsend. Not only has this man already had deep-fry parties. He tells you all about the setup, etc. Great. Freaking amazing. But, it gets better. He has tons of recipes and useful commentary (keyword: USEFUL) and a great philosophy on getting into the kitchen (read his 'about me').

(Photo from Macheesmo's deep-fry blog entry: http://www.macheesmo.com/2009/09/deep-fry-party/)

biscuit & a sitting duck

Film makes the coolest images. Everyone loves a little nostalgia-- and in this case, it's all thanks to a cheap little disposable camera, siiiiick.

agosto

Straight chillin on the roof yesterday after work. PLH.

norman rockwell's studio

beautiful

View from Norman Rockwell's studio.

hotel california

My neighbor is blasting this song and I am totally okay with it. Picture's from this weekend. It was a blast. More to come.

blue flats

dream bike

This with a steel basket (http://www.velorbis.com/). Dream big dreamer.

classy

On my way to DC!! I can't contain myself. I am so excited, even if it is the one weekend where there are actually things I'd like to be at here. C'est la vie, but so stoked!

chinatown

twenty-fourth

A birthday dinner and a porsche convertible seem unrelated, especially since the car wasn't a gift, but it's the first thing we saw when we stepped out of the restaurant at 10 past 10. Did I mention we had her birthday dinner at Ten Tables? Maybe it's some good omen, who knows. Dinner was phenomenal. There is no other way to explain it.

a la playa con surf buena

A la playa grande en Montezuma, Costa Rica. The starting point of our 30-40 min. hike along the beach, through the jungle, and back on the beach. Like anything else in this country, you have to work for what you want no matter how simple-- makes everything a little sweeter.

Photo credit Dahlia. My own photos are coming. It's been a bustling two weeks since I've been back. It's worth the wait, though. Promise.

rooftop bike!

So cool.

for the 'rents

My mom used to give me sunshine time outs when I was a kid because I got really tan really easily-- something about not being able to recognize me. Mom, you'd be proud. I gave myself time outs all trip!

la montaña de fuego

Leave nothing but bootprints

Take nothing but pictures

Kill nothing but time

We stayed less than 2 miles from one of the world's top ten most active volcanoes (better active than dormant).  Compared to the rest of the trip, this was fine living even if it did include a 10-minute, 45-degree, uphill trek along the side of a mountain every time we wanted to get to civilization. Our calves have never burned so much. We have never been so sweaty at breakfast in our lives. Although worthwhile, we were so happy to never have to do it again when we left.

More pictures to come in time. I shot RAW so it'll take time to convert because my laptop is a nincompoop.