30 Days of Photos: Day Seven

Day 7: A picture of your most treasured item.

This one is really difficult. I was trying to think of the first thing that I would grab in case of a fire, thinking that might be the key to finding my treasured item, and I came up with my laptop, but that's only because I have all of my projects and portfolio stuff on it that I would need to recover. I don't really think that is my most treasured item though. Just necessity. I could say a scrapbook, but all those pictures can be found elsewhere, so that's not a huge deal. Most of the things I have are easily replaced: books, movies, picture frames.

So I guess it's time that I come clean with how big of a dork I really am. So I bought this book that Hanson wrote of their experience in Africa, and what their trip inspired them to do with their music in order to help people. Their enthusiasm has really been a catalyst for my own enthusiasm to create and give back with my architecture. Anyway, when I got the book, there was a signed copy of the book cover along with it. So I framed it. Also in the frame is one of Isaac's guitar picks that I caught (or it just landed on me) at one of the concerts I was at.

There we have it. Cue the ' Sam, you're a big nerd' comments.

30 Days of Photos: Day Six

Day 6: A picture of the person you would love to trade places with for a day.

Ok, I'll just say it: I'm a big nerd, and this was my initial reaction when I read the topic of today's pic of the day. So I'll pick to be Taylor Hanson's wife for a day. But it would have to be a day that wasn't crazy with the brothers being in the studio all day and me being stuck at home all by myself with all the kids.

It would be cool to hang out with them all on tour and travel and watch them perform. And if I were Taylor's wife, I would feel comfortable being around all of them, and not revert back to a starstruck tween. Of course, if I did ever get to meet them, I'm sure I would calm and collected and have the ability to have a good conversation with them. Haha, yeah right.

30 Days of Photos: Day Five

Day 5: A picture of your favorite memory.

Man, this one was a really difficult picture to choose from. There are so many memories that I can call my favorite.

This is a picture of a view from a restaurant in St. Pete that my family always went to when we had summer vacations. The restaurant is Woody's Waterfront, and we would go there at least a couple of times during our two week vacations. The water comes right up to the foundation of the restaurant, so we always watched the boats and jet skis go by. The one time that my family always brings up was when I ordered a basket of fries off the menu, and I asked for the golden brown ones. The menu said there were plain, golden brown, or spicy fries! DUH!!

So this picture represents all the memories of family vacations in St Pete, Florida!

30 Days of Photos: Day Four

Day 4: A picture of your night.

Alright, so this might be a little lame, but it's all I could think of. Being that it's the Monday after Spring Break, and I did not do the work that I intended to do (I really did have the best intentions on getting ahead), this is what my night should look like: staring at Revit or 3D S Max, or writing a rough draft.

In all actuality, it might be a combination of work and DVR: Monday's recordings are General

Hospital and Dancing with the Stars.

UPDATE: This is what my night actually looked like. On any given night, you can be sure that one of us mentions Mexican, the other does not disagree!

30 Days of Photos: Day Three

Day 3: A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

There are so many shows that Katy and I DVR, I almost couldn't pick a favorite. Until I remembered that I have most of the seasons of 'The Office' (somehow I am missing Season 5) and I have a daily desk calendar with quotes from the show. Today's quote:

Michael: How long have you known about the pregnancy? A week? A month? A year?

Jim: Michael, we only told our parents last week.

Michael: Did you pee on a stick?

Jim: I did. But it was inconclusive.

Aww, I just love Jim! And I can't believe that Michael is leaving!

30 Days of Photos: Day 2

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.

I had some difficulty with this one, there are a few people that I could have picked (who might pop up later in the next 30 days), but as I tell new friends how I know Corrie (and Adam too) they are mostly surprised to hear that I've known Corrie for 10 years. We have lots of stories!

30 Days of Photos: Day One

Hello All! It's been a while, I know, I'm horrible.

I found this thing on Facebook and thought that I would try it out here in blogland! For each day, there will be a new photo:

Day 1: A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest.

Day 3: A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

Day 4: A picture of your night.

Day 5: A picture of your favorite memory.

Day 6: A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.

Day 7: A picture of your most treasured item.

Day 8: A picture that makes you laugh.

Day 9: A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

Day 10: A picture of the person you do the craziest things with.

Day 11: A picture of something you hate.

Day 12: A picture of something you love.

Day 13: A picture of your favorite band or artist.

Day 14: A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.

Day 15: A picture of something you want to do before you die.

Day 16: A picture of someone who inspires you.

Day 17: A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.

Day 18: A picture of your biggest insecurity.

Day 19: A picture of a letter.

Day 20: A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.

Day 21: A picture of something you wish you could forget.

Day 22: A picture of something you wish you were better at.

Day 23: A picture of your favorite book.

Day 24: A picture of something you wish you could change.

Day 25: A picture of your day.

Day 26: A picture of something that means a lot to you.

Day 27: A picture of yourself and a family member.

Day 28: A picture of something you're afraid of.

Day 29: A picture that can always make you smile.

Day 30: A picture of someone you miss.

So without further ado, DAY 1: A picture of yourself with fifteen facts!

1. I just got a new haircut, as you can see!

2. My curls are natural.

3. I consider myself fashionable (except for maybe my hoodie collection I lounge around in), and not at all at risk of seeing Stacy and Clinton any time soon!

4. I will be a University of Illinois School of Architecture Alumna in three years!

5. I'm really pale.

6. If I had to choose a favorite movie, it might just be The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

7. I tend to be a procrastinator and a perfectionist at the same time.

8. The beginning of my summer is already packed with two airplane rides.

9. I've worn glasses since the second grade, and have only had contacts for about a year.

10. I love coffee!

11. I am fluent in two languages: English and Sarcasm.

12. According to my roommate, I am a terrible cook and shouldn't be allowed in the kitchen (it's not true!).

13. I'm the youngest.

14. I am not fond of household chores.

15. My favorite color is green.