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I have recently become a fan of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.

30.365

I have always been amazed at how ridiculous my hair can look in the morning. Sometimes I think that my hair even looks longer when I wake up than what I thought it was. It also goes in directions and twists and turns that I could never get it to do if my life depended on it.

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This photo is appropriate, seeing as without my eyes, there would be no photography for me. I am definitely ready for spring to come, but it's only January...

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Today I realized just how great it is to be able to watch T.V. on the internet.

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I was going to get a hair cut, but I tried straightening it today and I think I'll grow it out a little bit more. I like the way it looks.

In the background is the start of my miniature gallery. I nailed about 9 holes in the wall for the 4 photos. I need to practice, or just take my time.

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I am obsessed with green tea. Ever since I tried it for the first time, I have gone through entire gallons in less than a 24 hour period of time, on more than one occasion. I usually don't even realize how much of it I'm drinking.

Today I reorganized my wall space to hang up some of my art work. I have only a small section done but once I turn my room into a "gallery" I think it'll look somewhat impressive. I like being surrounded by photos that not only I have taken, just to keep me motivated and inspired.

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Today I tried out scrap booking. I've always had the stuff to do it, and a little bit of interest in it, I just never actually got around to it. So I looked into it a little more and had my girlfriend help me out, and I think it may be fun but I just don't know where to start. I googled some ideas and there's soo many I want to try, and the fact that I'm a perfectionist about stuff like this is stressing me out and making it a lot harder than it needs to be.

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I have always loved drawing, ever since I can remember. I've never been super amazing at it, but it's just something I have fun doing. Even when I wrote the little books I talked about in an earlier post, I drew pictures for them. I especially enjoyed learning new drawing styles and techniques when I attended CCAD in Columbus. I think I definitely became better at it while I was there, being surrounded by people who were serious about it just motivated me to keep working harder.

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I always heard people talk about how addicting BlackBerry's were, and now that I've had one for a little while, I can definitely see why.

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This is my work/play station. This is where everything goes down after the photo is taken, post editting, posting, uploading, etc. All my writing takes place here as well, and even when I'm taking a break, I don't go far..

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I think I'm getting more comfortable in front of a camera. I never really have been that photogenic in the past, but I guess if I'm going to someday photograph other people, and be decent at it, I have to first understand the feeling of being on the other side of that lens.

20.365

I support To Write Love On Her Arms. I don't wear it just because it's a style or a scene, or sport their banners because it looks good on my site, I show it because it's a cause that I believe in. The story behind the cause is inspirational. [www.twloha.com]

Our 44th President

All eyes are on America, and President Obama.

Today was an inspirational day to me, and watching Barrack Obama's speech after he won the election, and then seeing him inaugurated just brings out the reality of the subject. I voted for Obama because I believed he was the one that could Unite our country the way it was meant to be. This whole "history making" event has made me realize just how proud we should all be of this country and what it can do. I think Obama has made us remember who we are as Americans and what this nation has gone through to be where it is today.

If we are to pull ourselves together and bring glory back to this nation, we need to start somewhere. I feel we should start by showing Former President Bush some well deserved respect. I see negative comments towards him on the news, and a boo-ing crowd at the National Mall and I feel that people just ignore Obama's call for unity. Bush is an American, and although I myself am unhappy with some of his decisions as President, he still had his shining moments. After addressing the rescue workers at Ground Zero, he had the highest approval rating of any President. I think we have all forgotten that man speaking on that pile of rubble, and I think as Americans we need to step up and start making the Change that Obama has called on us to do, and respect Bush, and all other Americans, so that we can indeed be united.

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So now that I'm getting used to portraits, and expanding on that, I need to work hard on night portraits. I tried the other night and along with the cold, it was kind of a disaster. It'll take a lot more work, researching, and practice to get some good night portraits. Portraits in general is always something I've struggled with in the area of Photography.

So tomorrow (today rather) is Obama's inauguration. There's a lot of hype around him already, and although I have faith in him, I think there is too much expectation in change coming immediately.

18.365

In the last couple of years I have developed a love for cars and it has become kind of a hobby of mine. My favorites are "tuner" cars, with a manual transmission. I got a Ford Focus ZX3 with a 5 speed manual transmission, solid black. I love my car, and I love working on it and occasionally during the summer I get to run it at the track.

Often times I'll just drive around town with no real destination, I just love being behind the wheel.

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Since this last week the temperatures have been below zero, and it has me missing summer like crazy. The other night it was so cold that my fingers stuck to the side of my car, and it burned my bare skin. Spring cannot come soon enough. Oh and I forgot to mention the 20 inches of snow on the ground, that my car can barely make it through.

Scene One, Act One.

As my last photoblog post stated, I love to write. I was looking through some of my old writings, and I found something I had put together last year, and how much more it appeals to me now than it did then. As a follow-up, I think it's appropriate to share it on here.

I'm making a scene, so walk this with me

Reveal to me the destination,

that this twisted uphill pathway leads.

Replace the tracks and treads of the mainstream

As I keep from stumbling for those who hinder us,

using their bait as stepping stones and bridges

to walk high above the raging river.

And when the waters are calmed may they see your reflection

in this desire fueled by faith and endurance.

We walk with concentrated visions

and hearts like open books,

a story after your own, with alternate endings

and admissions of guilt,

you stand beside us with the turning of every page.

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I have loved writing ever since I learned how. When I was little I would draw pictures and write simple words on printer paper. I'd make my own books by stapling them together, the last time I remember I had a whole box full, and it was one of my most prized possessions.

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We could be looking at anything.

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I'm new to the portrait aspect of photography, but I seem to favor simple backgrounds.

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Music is important to me. I would take it everywhere with me, if I could figure out how to get the headphones to stay in my ears while I ran...

12.365

I have my own clothing line. It's off to a slow start.

11.365

We play a lot of video games.

10.365

Have I mentioned that photography is my life?

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Today I went on an amazing date with my girlfriend. I'm looking forward to the 10" of snow that's expected.

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Had some fun with this shot. It's finally starting to look like winter outside, so I of course stayed indoors where it's warm and dry.

7.365

I'm a believer. And Photography is my calling.

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It has been a stressful 24 hours. But love prevails, and I'm happy.

5.365

The worst day of my new year. Five.Six.OhEight - One.Five.OhNine.

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The camera I am holding in my hands is what started it all. It opened my eye to photography, it sparked my interest, unlocked the door, turned on the light, however you wish to say it. It is the same camera my Grandfather used while he was stationed in Oklahoma in the military. It no longer works as a camera, but is my greatest inspiration.

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Three whole days into the new year and I've already caught a cold. At least it's minor, and I'm almost over it. On to better things!

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My girlfriend was looking especially beautiful this day. All in all, it was a lazy ordinary day, but I love every minute I'm with her.

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For the year 2009, I am going to do 365 self-portraits, one per day, for the whole year. I will be able to look back at these and see how I have changed physically, and see my change as a photographer and how I grow throughout the year.

Today was a day of football. I watched games all day, and thus far they have all been disappointments. However I have much to look forward to this year, and am being optimistic past day one.