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LUST

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Session

I had the honor of going to a recording studio to sing harmonies on my friend's new album. The experience really inspired me to use my voice creatively, outside of my work environment. Teaching music really burns me out sometimes, but I'm at a pretty stagnant place right now, and I think I have a lot to contribute. I've got some potential projects in the works, so hopefully something tangible comes out of these ideas. For now, you can hear me on the new Casavettes album when it comes out. I'm the girl voice you hear in the background.

The red wall is no longer bare. My dear friend Jenny Watts painted this for me, knowing my contempt for the 20 foot red wall. I'll treasure it forever, even when I no longer have red walls (I can't wait).

Stand by your Van

The amount of media regarding the Toyota recall is a bit surprising to me. Cars get recalled, and then they get fixed. Ford and GM are offering incentives for Toyota buyers to trade in for a Ford. I'm sticking with Toyota, who took me 250,000 thousand miles before I bought my brand new Corolla. People are truly freaking out, and I'm concerned that the media attention is some sort of conspiracy to save American cars.

The Best of 2009

2009 was bittersweet, mostly sweet. It was refreshing to ring in the New Year with old and new friends, at an establishment that I so lovingly patronize. As the new year begins, I'd like to pay homage to some of my favorite things about 2009...

This book helped deliver me from my "reading rut." For so long, I felt like reading for pleasure was a form of procrastination. This being said, 2009 holds significance as the year I finished my long-awaited Masters in School Counseling. It took me way, longer than it should have, but it's a huge relief. 

Miles has been a huge inspiration to me this year. His enthusiasm and passion for his job led me to rekindle the love I have for mine. I was able to start fresh and new at a brand new school, and I've had a new found energy for teaching, exploring new techniques instead of falling into routine.

San Francisco

Forgot the camera

Oops!

Charleston

Forgot the camera

Oops!

The North Georgia Mountains

Glad I didn't forget the camera.

For years I have claimed to be one of those people who don't watch television. The tube sucked me in this year. 

My favorite 2009 poisons included Two Hearted Ale, Death and Company, and the Aviation.

New Years Resolution: to blog more (among other things).

In Season

This is a great link to find out what's in season. I found pluots at the farmer's market, which is a plum/apricot hybrid. Tara said Pluot is a dirty word in Russia.

What's in Season?

Unlearning

Every time I start to blog, I realize that I lack inspiration. Most blogs have a theme, with some sort of consistency, so I guess the theme is me... My writing abilities have been crushed by the formalities of grad-school papers. I don't know how to free write anymore. I have thoughts, valid ones, and they will come out eventually. For now, I'll just have to unlearn how to write, so my personality can shine.

It might take a while. Please be patient.