I started another blog. Another you say?
Yes, another.
Not to be in place of this one, but rather, in addition. It's a place for me to record my thoughts about my art work and chronicle its progression (that is, assuming it does). I think I want to incorporate more documentation into my studio practice so I have a lot to references and personal history to glean from. It's also clarifying for me to write and reflect.
Check it out HERE.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Eulogy
A eulogy for my recently passed friend and computer, Mr. Apple.
RIP Mr. Apple
'Only a computer' - that's what they say;
So why am I weeping and grieving this way?
'Only a computer' - but cherished by me -
But mourned not my friends or family.
'Only a computer' does not convey
The loss and yearning I feel today.
'Only a computer' can never explain
The ache I feel, with its burning pain.
Thank you, thank you, for the gift of this friend,
For the lessons I learned, which he helped me comprehend
He was there through finals and late nights abroad;
I love you Mr. Apple, your life deserves an applaud
RIP Mr. Apple
'Only a computer' - that's what they say;
So why am I weeping and grieving this way?
'Only a computer' - but cherished by me -
But mourned not my friends or family.
'Only a computer' does not convey
The loss and yearning I feel today.
'Only a computer' can never explain
The ache I feel, with its burning pain.
Thank you, thank you, for the gift of this friend,
For the lessons I learned, which he helped me comprehend
He was there through finals and late nights abroad;
I love you Mr. Apple, your life deserves an applaud
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Hacker
I left my phone at home a few days ago and had to get a hold of Mikey so I did what any tech-savvy person would do. Text him from my email account.
He thought I was a Chinese hacker.
Today he texted me from his email account and posed as a Chinese hacker, "hello hello. do you read?...do you read? i important message have you for. Win big $? Just me write back. Greetings..."
It sounds like a Chinese Yoda to me.
He thought I was a Chinese hacker.
Today he texted me from his email account and posed as a Chinese hacker, "hello hello. do you read?...do you read? i important message have you for. Win big $? Just me write back. Greetings..."
It sounds like a Chinese Yoda to me.
Avalanche
Was anyone else outside last night around eleven?
It. was. beautiful. and bright.
We got quite the snowfall and it made the world feel awake, quiet and still. I think one of my favorite parts of the night storms is the soft brightness it brings. (I also love how the limbs on the trees in Mom and Dad's backyard touch the ground. When you walk underneath them it feels like they're hugging you).
As Mikey and I drove home slowly, trying to soak in the wonder, we drove past the intermural fields on Canyon Road. You know, the ones with chain link fences that reach to the sky? The fences looked like giant blankets or sheets or canvas.
I wanted to shake it. So did Mikey. We parked and walked over to the mile-high chain link and laced our fingers in between the metal before thrashing our arms; causing our own personal avalanches.
It was hilarious and freezing. I think I pulled eight full-sized snowballs out of my coat.
And two more from my undies.
Burrrr.
It. was. beautiful. and bright.
We got quite the snowfall and it made the world feel awake, quiet and still. I think one of my favorite parts of the night storms is the soft brightness it brings. (I also love how the limbs on the trees in Mom and Dad's backyard touch the ground. When you walk underneath them it feels like they're hugging you).
As Mikey and I drove home slowly, trying to soak in the wonder, we drove past the intermural fields on Canyon Road. You know, the ones with chain link fences that reach to the sky? The fences looked like giant blankets or sheets or canvas.
I wanted to shake it. So did Mikey. We parked and walked over to the mile-high chain link and laced our fingers in between the metal before thrashing our arms; causing our own personal avalanches.
It was hilarious and freezing. I think I pulled eight full-sized snowballs out of my coat.
And two more from my undies.
Burrrr.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Learning
As soon as I walked out of my last class for the week I knew I'd have to spend this weekend rearranging my mind so there would room for all of my thoughts to stay.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Power of Business
No offense to Tiger Woods, Sarah Palin, or any of the other default headliners, but yesterday I came across, in my mind, the most important news piece in months. (Apparently, those who know me say I can come off a little authoritative.)
So, why is a Chinese cyber-attack on Google and other international corporations such a big deal?
1. It could be argued that it is an act of war, though--of course--there will be no state-led retaliation. But think of it. China attacking a U.S. company. Is this that different from the German U-boats attacking U.S. merchant ships--the threat that led the U.S. to enter into WWI?
2. The fact that Google will retaliate--and not the U.S.--illustrates the state's ever decreasing relevance.
3. The way that Google will retaliate is brillant, efficient, and sufficient--three things that the government is not and hasn't been for a long time. Google will give China one of two options: Either China will allow Google to operate without restriction (before the attack, Google permited censorship) or Google will abandon its business in China. This is a lose-lose for The Communist Party.
4. If China chooses the former option, Google will have achieved something that has eluded organizations and governments for decades: Openess in China.
Three cheers for the power of business.
So, why is a Chinese cyber-attack on Google and other international corporations such a big deal?
1. It could be argued that it is an act of war, though--of course--there will be no state-led retaliation. But think of it. China attacking a U.S. company. Is this that different from the German U-boats attacking U.S. merchant ships--the threat that led the U.S. to enter into WWI?
2. The fact that Google will retaliate--and not the U.S.--illustrates the state's ever decreasing relevance.
3. The way that Google will retaliate is brillant, efficient, and sufficient--three things that the government is not and hasn't been for a long time. Google will give China one of two options: Either China will allow Google to operate without restriction (before the attack, Google permited censorship) or Google will abandon its business in China. This is a lose-lose for The Communist Party.
4. If China chooses the former option, Google will have achieved something that has eluded organizations and governments for decades: Openess in China.
Three cheers for the power of business.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Abundant
My Art Criticism class makes me think. I like it.
Last week we spend a good deal of time trying to define "An Abundant Life." What makes ones life abundant? Is it the same as having a "full life?" Is it similar to having a "happy life?" Is it the same?
I feel like my life is abundant, but it's hard to name or point to things that make it so. I know that my relationship my husband, my relationships with family and friends all contribute to an abundant life, but there is something more than just a multitude of others that make you happy. Maybe an abundant life, in part, means that you have a connection, you are rooted in many places, in many hearts, in many cities, in many interests, in many goals. I think a part of having an abundant life means to have a life that has direction, promise.
A life full of promise. I think we all have one of those. Are we all living an abundant life?
Last week we spend a good deal of time trying to define "An Abundant Life." What makes ones life abundant? Is it the same as having a "full life?" Is it similar to having a "happy life?" Is it the same?
I feel like my life is abundant, but it's hard to name or point to things that make it so. I know that my relationship my husband, my relationships with family and friends all contribute to an abundant life, but there is something more than just a multitude of others that make you happy. Maybe an abundant life, in part, means that you have a connection, you are rooted in many places, in many hearts, in many cities, in many interests, in many goals. I think a part of having an abundant life means to have a life that has direction, promise.
A life full of promise. I think we all have one of those. Are we all living an abundant life?
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Geekazoid
Here I am. In the library on the first day of classes. (Along with 6 other people, one of whom happens to be my husband).
I think I hate this semester already.
I think I hate this semester already.
Spilled
This is what it looks like when you spill two gallons of paint in your car.
Luckily the back of our car is plastic, but that didn't make cleaning up frozen paint very much more fun. Note that the picture above is down three layers from the spill. The top layer folds up to store the car jack, straps, belts, and other odds and ends, and below that is where the spare goes. We thought we were almost done cleaning up the mess when we opened the bottom-most compartment and found 3 - 4 inches of frozen paint.
This is what it looks like when your husband wears coveralls to clean up the car mess.
A little critchy. And a little hilarious.
Luckily the back of our car is plastic, but that didn't make cleaning up frozen paint very much more fun. Note that the picture above is down three layers from the spill. The top layer folds up to store the car jack, straps, belts, and other odds and ends, and below that is where the spare goes. We thought we were almost done cleaning up the mess when we opened the bottom-most compartment and found 3 - 4 inches of frozen paint.
This is what it looks like when your husband wears coveralls to clean up the car mess.
A little critchy. And a little hilarious.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Welcome 2010
Last night we watched the Black Eyed Peas welcome in 2010. Mikey got quiet. He looked sad. I asked him what was wrong and he simply expressed how overwhelming it felt to finish out such a momentous year together.
It's true.
It was momentous. Getting married? Momentous. Lemmetellya.
He said he couldn't believe it was 2010 already. Then I wisely noted, "I know. It's been . . . it's been a whole year since last year!"
I don't know why I said that. But I guess it's true enough.
We hope your 2009 was good and that 2010 will be even better.
Happy New Year.
It's true.
It was momentous. Getting married? Momentous. Lemmetellya.
He said he couldn't believe it was 2010 already. Then I wisely noted, "I know. It's been . . . it's been a whole year since last year!"
I don't know why I said that. But I guess it's true enough.
We hope your 2009 was good and that 2010 will be even better.
Happy New Year.
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