Day 315

50 days left of my project!

In preparation for tomorrow's lesson, I was thinking of ways to keep my photography students entertained. I want to teach the kids a little history about photography, but I do not want it to be boring. I think it is really interesting, but to a middle school-aged kids, probably not.

The first photograph in 1827, Eastman-Kodak, the Brownie camera, wet plates in 1851, dry plates in 1879 AND handheld cameras made that same years, vintage Nikon cameras, the first 35mm camera made in 1913, photographers like Cartier-Bresson (my favorite), Ansel Adams, Rosenthal. What is there not to love? All awesome subjects. I hope to make the kids see the same tomorrow. Hopefully, it will go well. I believe it will.

Today's photograph is another of my lovely puppy. I decided to shoot it in black and white, but add a little grain to it - as if it were one of those photographs produced in 1930's during Cartier-Bresson's era. By the look of Pongo's facial expression, I think he is getting a little annoyed with my taking his photograph. He is a goofy puppy.

It is through living that we discover ourselves, at the same time as we discover the world around us. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

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Day 313! Detroit's area code.

It is only appropriate to celebrate the city's greatness with an awesome up and coming company called Urban Wave. 
Today, I had an all day long photoshoot for a great fitness training company, LHOP. While I was exhausted from working from 7am-6:30pm, I met some pretty amazing and inspiring people. One of those people is Mason, she is referred to as "Tiki Paddle Master" on the Urban Wave website.

I have to be honest, today was the first time I have heard about the Urban Wave company, but I previously read an article in the "Detroit Free Press" about, my favorite hockey player, Nick Lidstrom, Chris Chelios and Kid Rock SUPing (stand-up paddle boarding) across the Detroit River. It looks like a great sport and hopefully I will get out and try it soon there soon.

So, Michiganders, if you find yourself bored this spring/summer and are in need of something new, fun and exciting to do, you now know who to call (no, not the GhostBusters). And if you try out Urban Wave, invite me along as well, I want to join in on the fun.

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Day 312

If Clark Kent wore sunglasses, I think they would be Ray-Ban's.

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Day 311

Being a reptile is not a quality I look for in a pet.

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Day 310

Apparently my backpack has added "doggie pillow" to its list of functions. It is no longer just used for carrying books.

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Day 309

Yay reading!

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Day 308

Though we came in second, we went down fighting. I am very proud of our team.

Great weekend ladies,

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Day 307

I love my hockey team.

This weekend is out Michigan Amateur Hockey Association State tournament. Not only will Team ICES be playing tomorrow in the championship, but we are going into the final game undefeated.

Having played on more teams that I can count on my fingers, this is the team I will remember the most. Not because it is the most recent team I have played on, but because it is the best group of people I have had the honor of playing with. The sense of camaraderie, sportsmanship and tenacity that Team ICES has, allows us to be able to conquer anything in our path. We have a great support system from our coaches, friends and family members who drop everything to motivate and cheer us on.

Martin Condon says it best in his "One Team" speech:

Focus. Focus on the fundamentals, one game at a time. Put your effort and concentration into playing to your potential.

Today is not about the past, it’s not about the future, it’s about right now. You’ve got to want that like you’re fighting for your last breath in this life.

You’re here because you said, “I believe in this team,” and we will finish what we started. You have within you an incredible strength from being apart of something truly special. Knowing that, even in your darkest hour, no matter how futile or impossible the road may seem, you are never alone on this team.

They will learn that if they knock you down, another will take your place. And if they knock him down, we’ll just come back at them harder. And if they knock you down again, they’re going to know what it’s like to have [Team ICES] crash down on them. Because we carry each other.

That’s how you know in your heart that you’re a winner. It’s not about medals; it’s about the times you were there for your teammates. The times they needed you, and you were there. And they need you today.

Today is about immortality, because, no matter what happens out there today, even if victory seems impossible, we know that you will never give up on us, because we will never give up on you.

Look up.

Get up.

Stand up and fight.

One life. One love. One team.

I am proud to be a part of this amazing team.Tomorrow will be a great game.

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Day 306

Not everything has to be in perfect focus to make sense.

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Day 305

I took this with my camera phone. I must say, Irwin, my Nikon, is getting quite lonely. Two days of no use. Tomorrow, I will change that.

Today in my anatomy class we dissected a brain and an eye. I did not bring my camera, though I should have. I will when we dissect the heart though.

Today's photograph is the arbor vitae (meaning "tree of life" in Latin) of the cerebellum (Latin for "little brain") of the brain. Performing the dissections with my awesome anatomy study group was very interesting, once the smell of formaldehyde subsided. It was not bad, but it definitely made my stomach a little queasy.

Now, I am on Spring Break. It will be a stay-cation full of studying. I have exams after the break is finished.

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Day 304

I have been sick for the past few days with nauseating migraines and stomach aches. Maybe it is a touch of the stomach flu? I am not entirely sure.


Today was no exception. After my exam this morning, I spent the majority of the day in bed. I did not get a chance to use my camera today, instead, I took one using Instagram.


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Day 302

I think this photograph will represent this upcoming week pretty well. It will be chaotic.

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Day 301

This is art.

But not really.

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Day 300

Wow, Day 300 already?

Due to my studies, my recent photographs/posts have not been super exciting and for that reason, there is a little part of me that cannot wait until this project is over. Only 65 days left. Or should I do 66 more days since it is a leap year?

Like each Saturday morning, I had my anatomy study group. Today, we studied neuroanatomy and the ear. The photograph above is the inner ear. There are a lot of things to remember and it is really interesting. I am enjoying and also my study group. The ladies I study with are great. They are hilarious and our study times are always full with laughter. It is great to have people like that to study with, it makes the countless grueling hours of studying go by faster and more enjoyable.

I am incredibly lucky to be constantly surrounded by amazing people.

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Day 299

Reading is sexy.

Reading is comforting.

Reading is comfortably sexy. Does that even make sense? No, I do not believe so. Anyway...regardless of its sexiness, reading has always been a source of inspiration for me. Ever since I was a kid, (who am I kidding? I'm still a kid inside), I would read to escape the world around me. Fast forward to a couple decades ahead to today, it is no different.

Lately, my nose has been inside chemistry, anatomy and physiology books. While I find them vastly fascinating, I felt like something was missing. Then I realized it, I was not reading a novel. I was so focused on my studies, I did not make time to read. How silly of me. I am almost always reading a novel.

To change my current literary situation, I am reading "The Hunger Games" for the first time. I am almost through the book. It is a fairly easy read and I like it, though I can say that it is not my favorite novel. It is interesting and I enjoy Ms. Suzanne Collins' ideas. When I am not bombarded by study materials, I would like to re-read the book after I finish it. I will most likely do that, research and analyze the book further. The main focus in the novel is Katniss, a curious character to live through. She is a tenacious and courageous heroine who constantly works to find a solution.

I have a friend, Cheryl, you may remember her as the one who was part of Team In Training and raised $2,250.00 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She is tenacious and courageous as well. So much so, that she departs on Monday for Mississippi to train for her newest adventure: AmeriCorps. One of the most selfless people I know, she will be helping several non-profit organizations to help those in need. I am ecstatic that she will be writing a blog about her adventures and updating it each week. I cannot wait for those updates, I know they will be brillant, as she is.

I met with Cheryl earlier today to chit-chat and say, "goodbye." Though, it is never really "goodbye" between great friends. She reminded me that I have not written much on my photography project lately, so I have decided to sit down and write something today.

Though I did not get as much studying done as I wanted to today, I had a great day, spending time with two great friends, Cheryl as well as my friend Ketrin. I cannot believe how lucky I am to have such great people in my life who I am able to call my "friends."

Good luck Cheryl, I will be here, giving you a standing ovation and rooting for you all the way. Go change the world. Go make the world a better place. I know you will.

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Day 298

Waiting...

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Day 297

Oh, I will.

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Day 296

Flutter loves to play.

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Day 295

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Day 294

QUACK!

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Day 293

A super exciting day studying neuroanatomy and the central nervous system.

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Day 291

Fiercely ferocious feline.


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Day 290

Goofing off.

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Day 289

Valentine's Day is a day to appreciate the things that make your life "whole." Well, that is how I view it anyways. To me, it is a day to remember that I take many aspects of my life for granted: my family, friends, my education, photography, my puppy and lots of others as well. I love everything in my life and those who are in it. Thank you for making it so wonderful.

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Day 288

Today I was able to hang out with my photography club kids and we worked on taking some photos. I brought in a few props and placed them on the desks around the room. We worked on angles, the rule of thirds and some other fun photography-related things.

In honor of my Red Wings, I brought in one of the many hockey pucks that I have. The Red Wings have a record of 20 consecutive wins at their home arena. And my favorite player, Nicklas Lidstrom, played his 1,550th game, all in a Red Wings jersey.

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Day 287

Yes, he is a heart breaker.

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Day 286

Studying my life away, but for a good cause.

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