tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88453168878257645012024-03-13T06:10:10.846-10:00mindless.matterzImagine.Create.Inspire.MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.comBlogger397125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-74512114320130670592011-04-13T11:46:00.002-10:002011-04-13T12:06:20.877-10:00New Blog...I'm not sure what's going on with Photobucket right now, but it's affecting this blog, so I decided to start utilizing <strong><a href="http://mindlessmatterz.wordpress.com/">my blog on Wordpress</a></strong>, which I've had for a while, but never really used. It's a bit different and it'll take some getting used to. For now, I'll be posting there instead.<br /><br />Happy hump day!<br /><br />My new blog:<br /><strong><a href="http://mindlessmatterz.wordpress.com/">www.mindlessmatterz.wordpress.com</a></strong>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-66640318481939407192011-04-09T04:15:00.001-10:002011-04-09T04:17:13.252-10:00April 9, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/April9_1000.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 540px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/April9_540.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593499409791182530" /></a><br />To Raena & Justin, and the rest of my Muragin/Bleakney Family:<br /><br />As I write this, you are all gathered together for Kailee's service. Although I am not there in body, please know that I am there in spirit. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. While great distances may keep us apart, our love & support for each other can never be divided. As Kailee watches down on us from Heaven, she will forever remain in our hearts.MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-22438733571138757312011-04-07T13:36:00.003-10:002011-04-07T13:49:17.322-10:00I wish we weren't oceans apart...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Portlock02_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Portlock02_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592990710400131554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Portlock03_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Portlock03_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592990702672021618" /></a>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-10303525846965636812011-03-31T12:34:00.003-10:002011-03-31T13:14:09.764-10:00A Change in Scenery...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/IMG_8037_e02_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/IMG_8037_e02_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590376493947953554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/IMG_8152_e01_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/IMG_8152_e01_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590376488927981042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/IMG_8156_e01_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/IMG_8156_e01_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590376485550623090" /></a><br />I haven't had a chance to take photos in a while, so here are some old ones from my Alaska Trip. I honestly need a change in scenery or some kind of adventure in my life right now. I haven't been feeling very motivated or inspired lately... I hate when I get stuck in that slump. When I finally do have time away from work and school projects, I have a hard time forcing myself to get out and actually do something... I end up wasting my day at home watching TV and being lazy. How lame. Anyway, hopefully this weekend that will change. My husband is off, and I don't think I'll have much homework to do, so I really want to do something different... not sure what yet, but something we've never done before... go on a little adventure. I'm open to any suggestions if you have any!MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-4822427782237152292011-03-24T12:51:00.004-10:002011-03-24T13:03:28.640-10:00M8 vs MK<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Collage_Large.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 363px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Collage_540-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587783582387196610" /></a><br />I'm so sorry for the lack of posts... as usual, I've been busy with work and school. Here's a few photos that my friend Mark took of my friend Leina and I a while ago. He was testing out his <strong><a href="http://en.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/m8/">Leica M8</a></strong>... lucky bastard! I haven't had a chance to take much photos lately... most of my weekends have consisted of homework. On a positive note, however, I recently found out that the Intermediate Photography class at KCC will actually be offered in the evenings for once, so I'll be back in the darkroom this Fall! I'm so excited! I'm looking forward to being reunited with #12 again.<br /><br />Tomorrow's a holiday for me! YAY! Have a great weekend!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Photos taken by Mark Kushimi</span>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-46528890999058332462011-03-05T11:34:00.005-10:002011-03-05T11:52:56.877-10:00No Trespassing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/AngieStairsbw02_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 790px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/AngieStairsbw02_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580713109596055666" /></a><br />Took this photo of my friend Angie last weekend on our mini photo field trip. We didn't take as many photos as we wanted to... hopefully we'll be able to produce more photos on our next trip.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Photo taken with my Canon 5d Mark II<br />85mm f/1.2L</span>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-63301175804136451682011-02-26T08:31:00.005-10:002011-02-26T08:35:22.576-10:0085<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/L1000473_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 363px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/L1000473_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578067865978937330" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Photo by Mark Kushimi</span>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-28285190193437477892011-02-24T21:44:00.019-10:002011-04-07T13:50:21.526-10:00Friday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/BellaGR_01_800_41.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 356px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/BellaGR_01_540_41.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577530515663934178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/BellaGR_02_540_41.giff"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 821px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/BellaGR_02_540_41.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577530510082348882" /></a><br />I made this little GIF to express how Fridays make me feel. Thank you Bella for working it and being such a great model! Watch out... you may be bombarded with modeling offers because of this...<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /><br /><embed width="250" height="50" autostart="false" src="http://www.upload-mp3.com/files/271730_zey9a/My%20Sharona.mp3"/></embed>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-7037903871234054142011-02-23T20:44:00.005-10:002011-02-23T21:20:35.040-10:00February 21, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS01.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 795px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS01_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577145193341345954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS02.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 401px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS02_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577145196828174450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS03.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 810px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS03_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577144970111370562" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS04.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 401px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS04_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577144971635892578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS05.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 810px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS05_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577144969174639250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS06.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 401px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS06_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577144962717053874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS07.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 811px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/LeinaPS07_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577144963235674978" /></a><br />This past Monday I took some photos of my friend Leina to help her out with her school project. Aside from the momentary sand storm we got caught in, it was a lot of fun. It's been a while since I've gone on a random photo shoot just for fun... I need to do that more often. I've been so busy with work and school that I've been lacking the motivation and inspiration to venture and take photos... getting stuck in the routine of daily life and responsibilities I suppose. Hope I can escape and take more photos this weekend. Who's down for another photo field trip?!MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-6787711508512387042011-02-21T00:55:00.004-10:002011-02-22T19:35:32.770-10:00February 20,2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/BDCollagefis_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 2126px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/BDCollagefix_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576095092092056002" /></a><br />Here are a few pictures from last night. We celebrated several February birthdays last night at Crazy Karaoke then Next Door. Super good times! Happy Birthday all you February cats... you know who you are...<br />MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-70173585725273694362011-02-14T00:07:00.003-10:002011-02-14T12:54:19.534-10:00Mai + Miles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/01-4.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 358px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/01_540-3.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477816979836402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/02-4.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 401px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/02_540-3.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477811120916914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/03-4.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 358px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/03_540-3.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477809554151218" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/04-3.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 401px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/04_540-2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477804624705602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/05-3.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 358px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/05_540-2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477497492926338" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/06-4.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 358px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/06_540-2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477496510315394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/07-4.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 358px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/07_540-2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477490300585106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/08-4.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 805px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/08_540-2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477485673237410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/09-4.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 401px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/09_540-2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477472160499250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/10-4.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 358px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/10_540-2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477023540196274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/11-3.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 358px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/11_540-2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477011967038482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/12-3.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 401px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/12_540-3.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573477001217627890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/13-3.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 358px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/13_540-2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573476991722887810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/14-3.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 401px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/14_540-2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573476987134569650" /></a><br />Yesterday I had the pleasure of helping my friend <strong><a href="http://www.johnhookphotography.com/JohnHookPhotography.com/JAHook_Photo.html">John Hook</a></strong> shoot a wedding for one of the funnest couples ever, Mai and Miles. They had a beautiful wedding and reception at the Halekulani Hotel... everything was perfect. Congratulations Mai and Miles! Here are a few photos I took of their special day.<br /><br /></br>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-7857350396367876222011-01-30T10:53:00.005-10:002011-01-30T11:16:56.232-10:00Good Morning Bumble Bee!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/BumbleBee.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 416px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/BumbleBee_550x420.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568085343802009394" /></a><br />Sorry for the sudden absence lately. It's that time of year again... when I average about 12-16 hours of work a day... not fun. After a 12 day working streak, I finally had this weekend off! I haven't had time to take any photos because I've been working insane hours, and on top of that, I'm taking an online English class too. It's hard to juggle, but somehow I manage. I really miss going out and taking photos though. Seems like the only camera I've been using lately is the one on my iPhone 4, hence, the Bumble Bee photo I posted above. However, I must admit... those camera apps are pretty fun. <br /><br />Last night a few of my girlfriends and I had a "Dance Central" X-Box Kinect party at my friend's house... we decided to make it a monthly gathering, with themes, of course. Last night's theme, which was pulled out of a hat, was "Disco/Sparkle." My friends don't mess around and they take their themes pretty seriously. I've got to step it up! Haha. Next month's theme is "Flash Dance". I'm super excited! I'm going all out for that one! I took a bunch of photos last night, but to save anyone of embarrassment, I don't think I'll post any... unless, of course, I get approval to do so... we'll see.<br /><br />Hope you all had a great weekend!MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-77977979137634674922011-01-14T20:18:00.005-10:002011-01-14T23:42:49.567-10:00Case Scenario + Pantone Universe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Pantone-final_W.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 550px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Pantone-final_W.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562294113977094002" /></a><br />OMG, I think I NEED one of these... in several colors! Not sure how much they'll be or when they'll be available for purchase, but I'm keeping my eye out for this one...<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.case-scenario.com/index.php?id=11124">Case Scenerio - Pantone Universe Collaboration</a></strong>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-89876101472665954242011-01-13T16:14:00.002-10:002011-01-13T16:22:02.315-10:00Canon Lens Mug<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/CM_540.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 540px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/CM_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561859665536862546" /></a><br />My new coffee cup arrived in the mail yesterday! I LOVE it so much!!! It's without a doubt my favorite coffee mug of all time!<br /><br />You can get one <strong><a href="http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/camera-lens-mug/">here!</a></strong>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-63364935854844060262010-12-30T10:17:00.003-10:002010-12-30T10:28:28.702-10:00Stepping Stones...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/IMG_fixed_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 431px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/IMG_fixed_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556572362456901538" /></a><br />So sorry for the sudden absence. The holidays and the cold I caught from my husband have been holding me hostage. Hopefully this cough will be gone by New Year's Eve. Hope everyone's having a great holiday season! I Can't believe another year just went by! Yikes! Happy New Year!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Photo taken with my Polaroid 250 Land Camera<br />Fujifilm fp-100b</span>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-83015737817992909902010-12-20T11:49:00.003-10:002010-12-20T14:03:19.942-10:00Nick + Polly<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/MD01_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/MD01_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552918473688069666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/MD02_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/MD02_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552918473688069666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/MD03_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/MD03_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552918473688069666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/MD04_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/MD04_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552918473688069666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/MD05_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/MD05_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552918473688069666" /></a><br />Here are some photos I took of my Mom and Dad while they renewed their vows for their 50th Wedding Anniversary this past weekend. Once again, Happy Anniversary, you two love birds!MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-40403617284789710222010-12-17T08:47:00.004-10:002010-12-17T08:56:13.259-10:00Playing tourist...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Collage_800-1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 732px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Collage_540-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551725084313602642" /></a><br />Took these photos of Dean several weekends ago in Downtown. He looks like a Japanese tourist, don't you think???<br /><br />I'm almost done with my Christmas shopping... gonna finish up this weekend. Can't believe Christmas is only 8 days away! That's just crazy! <br /><br />It's FRIDAY!!! Have a great weekend!<br /><br /></br>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-2920487826550583292010-12-16T10:45:00.002-10:002010-12-16T11:11:16.744-10:00Golden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Golden_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 757px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Golden_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551384093850300562" /></a><br />Today is my Mom and Dad's 50th wedding anniversary. I scanned this photo of them which was taken on their wedding day. I love this photo... I was thinking of fixing it up in photoshop, but I decided not to... I kinda like the bends and folds... it gives it character. My mom looks so classy & beautiful... and my dad looks handsome, yet gangster at the same time... haha! I love it. One of my favorite stories of them is one that my mom told me about when they were in their teen years. My mom would see my dad walk by her house every now and then. My dad was shy, but had a crush on my mom. One day, he finally mustered up the courage to ask her to go steady, using four very simple words that will never be forgotten... "So what, get chance?" The rest is history!<br /><br />Happy 50th Anniversary, Mom & Dad! Thanks for being such amazing role models for Dean and I. Hope our marriage is filled with as much love, compassion, understanding and joy as yours. Love you both!<br /><br /></br>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-7212850472042557212010-12-15T08:06:00.002-10:002010-12-15T08:16:36.303-10:00Easy...<object width="540" height="325"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FQtJ4oh2pak?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FQtJ4oh2pak?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="540" height="325"></embed></object><br />Currently stuck in my head:<br />Dragonette - Easy<br /><br />This song has been on repeat in my brain the past few days...<br /><br /></br>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-35392687450142032052010-12-14T10:40:00.003-10:002010-12-14T10:46:36.752-10:00Photo Excursions: Part lll<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Collage_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 1452px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Collage_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550641071476274178" /></a><br />A few photos from several weekends ago. Gonna miss having a darkroom... <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Photos taken with my Canon EOS-3<br />50mm f/1.4<br />Tri X Pan 400</span><br /><br /></br>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-9783987080091421962010-12-13T08:24:00.009-10:002010-12-14T21:21:04.038-10:00Light + Funky Flares<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/tumblr_lddsft69km1qd7rwyo1_r2_1280.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 767px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/tumblr_lddsft69km1qd7rwyo1_r2_1280.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550249713065251442" /></a><br />Between errands and attempting to do some Christmas shopping this weekend, I made it a point to stop and practice taking some backlit photos of Dean. I've always had a hard time taking these type of photos, but I'm trying really hard to learn more about lighting and to get more comfortable with the manual settings on my camera. Here's what I got... some funky flares.<br /><br />Hope you had a great weekend... it went by too fast...<br /><br /></br>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-59014313704205796812010-12-10T10:45:00.004-10:002010-12-10T10:57:02.493-10:00White Sandy Beaches + Gradient Skies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Gradients_800b.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 427px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Gradients_540b.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549157809564060466" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Taken with my Polaroid 250 Land Camera<br />Fujifilm fp-100c</span>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-28216057525146541242010-12-08T21:18:00.003-10:002010-12-08T21:21:42.973-10:00#12<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/12_800-1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 540px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/12_540-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548578688461386706" /></a><br />I’m going to miss you, #12. We got off to a rocky start, but over time we became inseparable, like two peas in a pod. What we had was real… you will surely not be forgotten. Thanks for the memories.MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-20843014316012992262010-12-06T08:33:00.007-10:002010-12-06T22:08:06.228-10:00Photo Field Trip 01<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/JH01_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/JH01_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547639804041103058" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/JH02c_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 404px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/JH02c_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547639684020832898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/JH03_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/JH03_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547639678146961106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/JH04_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/JH04_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547639671425180146" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/JH05_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/JH05_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547639672255096418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aD3YOM34NTE/TP0s4llo_XI/AAAAAAAAEbI/W2ALTf7P5D0/s1600/JH06_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/JH06_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547639666664602994" /></a><br />Photos from our photo field trip yesterday on the North Shore! Thanks so much to John for helping us out... and to Sam for dinner and for just being totally awesome! I love those two...<br /><br />Can't wait for our next photo field trip! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Photos taken with my Canon 5d Mark II<br />50mm f/1.4 & 135mm f/2.0L</span><br /><br /></br>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845316887825764501.post-82719918685892429102010-12-03T09:01:00.007-10:002010-12-03T09:35:36.746-10:00Early morning sunrise...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Sunrise03_800.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 431px;" src="http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/MindlessMatterz/Sunrise03_540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546533950492285986" /></a><br />Took this photo last weekend with my Polaroid 250 Land Camera... it was such a beautiful sight to see. I think I should make it a habit to get up early and watch the sunrise every now and then... it's good for the soul.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to this weekend... it's going to be an eventful one for me. I'll be busy finishing up my final photography project on Saturday... I booked time in the darkroom for the entire day. Then on Sunday, it's a photo field trip with friends! Can't wait... hope the weather is decent. I plan to try out my new reflector. I've never used one before... should be interesting to play around with. Watch out sun... get ready to be chased again!<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend, everyone!<br /><br /></br>MindlessMatterzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103541968319184093noreply@blogger.com0