Japan: Miho Museum {August 2011}

 

During my first semester in college, I took an intro to architecture class. We spent a day watching a film about I.M. Pei, his work on the Miho Museum and the bell tower at Misono (seen from the Miho Museum). The film made a lasting impression on me and I knew that I had to see the Miho Museum in all grandeur. The lighting, symmetrical geometry and the location was simply inspiring and a living rendition of the lost horizon.

Hawaii {August 2011}

 

North Shore: Laniakea Beach 

 

We love being with the turtles and swimming with them. One of the turtles swam behind me and breathed above the waters!

 

as a true Mat Kearney fan, I listened to his new album, Young Love on the day of release

 

Ko'Olina: the prettiest sunsets.

 

Ko'Olina: I want to live here.

I want to go sailing one day. This is the same place where I saw Pirates' Black Pearl.

Hawaii is truly paradise and home to me. I can never get enough of being a beach bum, exploring new beaches and the aloha spirit.

Melbourne, Australia {June 2011}

 Great Ocean Road: where I fell in love with lamingtons and The Twelve Apostles.

 

I want to live here.

 

Fitzroy Gardens: Cooks' Cottage. One of the grandest brick puzzle pieces.

 

Queen Victoria Market: a lively culture I will never forget.

 

I thought these bikes were really cool!

 

Federation Square

 

walking to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

 

NGV: where I began to understand and learn from fashionistas.

 

The Forum: my favourite venue, ever. Where I saw Joshua Radin!

 

Melbourne Museum: where I studied artists' portfolios and the concept of real design.

 Rose Street Art Market: I wanted to take everything home with me. Thanks Jess at Truth.Be.Told for telling me about this place and being my guide to all things Australia!

Not pictured and noteworthy: Costco and Phillip Island's penguins!

Melbourne, I love you. Every year when I go to Australia, I fall even further in love with the Down Under. Someday, I want to move to this truly magical place.

koala & friends

While it's been ninety plus degrees outside, I've been staying cool. There's nothing like koala & friends with green tea ice cream. Or lemon poppyseed gelato (I had that last night at Dolcetti Gelato).

summer in my heart

Bryce Canyon from the summer 2006

I have one final left, but it's already summer in my heart. Clearly, I am laid back as ever. This afternoon, I did the dishes and laundry. I also managed to mindlessly watch television, listen to some JJ and Sufjan Stevens. I have always liked Sufjan Stevens, but right now, I like them even more. I jammed for a few hours and put my CS skills to good use. Unproductivity turns into creativity and nothing is ever lost. Daylight from dawn to dusk will soon be here.