I'm not dead! Just busy.

When I decided to take some time off to help me rest my eyes before the post-processing part of the project, I thought a month or two would do the trick. By October I could resume things and it would all go smoothly.

But I forgot to consider some important things, namely school, the elections and what those things in conjunction do to my ability to focus. However the good thing is during this time I've done something I haven't done in a while, I picked up my film camera. I've started taking 35mm shots again, and I've been working on a film production at school. The result of this is I'm starting to become energized again. I'm once again taking photos and films because I *want* to. Because I can't resist trying to capture the world and tell a story without words. And this is truly exciting for me.

When September came the first thing I wanted to do was drop the camera, drop the questions and avoid anything organized. Now I'm once again finding excitement in meeting new people, taking new photos and embracing the experiences that come with it.

So what am I doing now? At this minute, procrastinating on a paper. But in general I'm remembering the excitement of the idea that drove me to begin the project. Which is what I wanted to achieve from a break. With that in mind I'm pretty sure as soon as finals are done you're going to see a lot more from me. Until then, thanks for your patience and I hope you'll stick around to see where this ends up when it is finally finished!

I will soon return

My plan for daily posting was interrupted by this election and the chaos and distraction following it. I will return soon - I don't want to half ass this project due to a lack of focus and right now my head isn't in it.

Oh dear - a delay

My computer is being rather spastic and with the election only a few days away, I find time scarce and I don't know when I'll have time to clean it up to the point that I can run photoshop without everything crashing due to low memory. With the significance of this election, I feel the delay is justified as I don't want to see the issues I care about be neglected and lose by a narrow margin and then late regret not giving more time. So please pardon the further delays! And if you're a US citizen, remember to vote!

Day 58 - Tom

Day 58 - October 28th 2007
Location: Edgeware Road, London, England
Setting: Ranoush Juice

1. Preferred nickname?
Tom
2. Birthplace?
Gloster
3. Paper or plastic?
Paper
4. Favorite childhood toy?
Probably this really old guitar.
5. Where were you on 9 -11?
I just got home from school.
6. Best piece of advice you could give?
Less is more.
7. Favorite way to spend an afternoon?
Playing guitar, walking in the woods.
8. Song of the week?
Probably Achilles Last Stand Led Zeppelin
9. Do you know any racist jokes?
Um, not offhand. I have been told plenty. You have to laugh at those things. Diffuses tension.
10. Latest book or movie you’d recommend to a friend?
Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart
11. Who wins in a caged battle-to-the-death match: Rosie O’Donnell or Oprah?
I don’t know. Just say Oprah.

Days 58 and 59

These posts will be delayed due to midterms. Sorry.

Day 57 - Masa

Day 57 - October 27th, 2007
Location: Marriott Hotel, London, England
Setting: Wedding

1. Preferred nickname?
Masa
2. Birthplace?
Belgrade, now Serbia but used to be Yugoslavia.
3. Paper or plastic?
Paper
4. Favorite childhood toy?
My Little Pony
5. Where were you on 9 -11?
In Montenegro, and a lot of people cheered for it.
6. Best piece of advice you could give?
Oh my god. (Pause) Don’t trust anyone.
7. Favorite way to spend an afternoon?
It’s not really possible in London, but on a beach in Montenegro.
8. Song of the week?
(Long pause) Come back to it.
(Later) Kanye West, can’t remember the name of the song. “Why does everything that feels so good make me feel so bad”

9. Do you know any racist jokes?
(I forgot to ask this question this day... Ooops.)

10. Latest book or movie you’d recommend to a friend?
Movie is Atonement. Book, I know all the Harry Potters.
11. Who wins in a caged battle-to-the-death match: Rosie O’Donnell or Oprah?
Rosie

Day 56 - Emily

Day 56 - October 26th 2007
Location: London, England
Setting: South Bank, outside of Eat (a restaurant)

1. Preferred nickname?
Emily
2. Birthplace?
Maryland
3. Paper or plastic?
Paper
4. Favorite childhood toy?
Oh man! (Laughs) Do you know the little yellow dog spot? I had a stuffed animal of it.
5. Where were you on 9 -11?
In high school.
6. Best piece of advice you could give?
Enjoy yourself.
7. Favorite way to spend an afternoon?
Reading a book.
8. Song of the week?
Since I’m in London I’ll say Belle and Sebastian, Mornington Crescent.

9. Do you know any racist jokes?
(I forgot to ask this question this day... Ooops.)

10. Latest book or movie you’d recommend to a friend?
I just finished reading Everything is Illuminated.
11. Who wins in a caged battle-to-the-death match: Rosie O’Donnell or Oprah?
Oprah