Glenwood cemetary is located only a couple miles from the house. It is gigantic and really beautiful. And old. Many famous Houstonians are buried there, including Howard Hughes.
Canon Rebel 32mm ISO 200 f/2.8 1/400s
Glenwood
July 31, 2011
Glenwood cemetary is located only a couple miles from the house. It is gigantic and really beautiful. And old. Many famous Houstonians are buried there, including Howard Hughes.
Glenwood cemetary is located only a couple miles from the house. It is gigantic and really beautiful. And old. Many famous Houstonians are buried there, including Howard Hughes.
Taste of Summer
July 30, 2011
I am obsessed with smaller versions of things, so I love that these little watermelons are placed right next to the gigantic watermelons at HEB.
I am obsessed with smaller versions of things, so I love that these little watermelons are placed right next to the gigantic watermelons at HEB.
Canon Rebel 38mm ISO 200 f/2.8 1/50s
Anticipation...
July 29, 2011
Waiting on my pizza at Candelari's.
Waiting on my pizza at Candelari's.
Canon Rebel 30mm ISO 800 f/2.8 1/30s
Wilson
July 28, 2011
I intended to take a picture of the 59 Diner sign with the sunset behind it, but then I saw this antenna ball and laughed. It's Wilson! :)
I intended to take a picture of the 59 Diner sign with the sunset behind it, but then I saw this antenna ball and laughed. It's Wilson! :)
Canon Rebel 70mm ISO 200 f/2.8 1/160s
Lines 2
July 27, 2011
Boiling hot staircase in the gym parking garage.
Boiling hot staircase in the gym parking garage.
Canon Rebel 24mm ISO 800 f/5.0 1/5s
Whew!
July 26, 2011
I mean I know my car exaggerates sometimes, but still....geez it's warm out. I'm starting to think I've moved back to Saudi Arabia!!
I mean I know my car exaggerates sometimes, but still....geez it's warm out. I'm starting to think I've moved back to Saudi Arabia!!
Canon Rebel 48mm ISO 800 f/3.5 1/20s
Zombie
July 25, 2011
This green nail color looked a lot lighter in the bottle. Now I feel like I'm a zombie with gangrene or something.
This green nail color looked a lot lighter in the bottle. Now I feel like I'm a zombie with gangrene or something.
Canon Rebel 70mm ISO 1600 f/2.8 1/125s
Weeds on Orange
July 24, 2011
I love the beautiful orange sunsets when there are just a few scattered clouds.
I love the beautiful orange sunsets when there are just a few scattered clouds.
Canon Rebel 25mm ISO 400 f/7.1 1/60s
Memorial Park at Night
July 23, 2011
You don't see a lot of runners at 11PM on a Saturday night.
You don't see a lot of runners at 11PM on a Saturday night.
Canon Rebel 25mm ISO 1600 f/2.8 1/8s
Invite
July 22, 2011
This is one of my favorite wedding gifts we received. James's Aunt made a beautiful stained glass frame of our wedding invitation. I wish I knew how to do this because it's such a thoughtful gift to give!
This is one of my favorite wedding gifts we received. James's Aunt made a beautiful stained glass frame of our wedding invitation. I wish I knew how to do this because it's such a thoughtful gift to give!
Canon Rebel 25mm ISO 1600 f/2.8 1/25s
Rock Garden
July 21, 2011
Grounds around my gym at City Centre.
Grounds around my gym at City Centre.
Canon Rebel 70mm ISO 200 f/3.2 1/320s
Zeke
July 18, 2011
When it comes to new bags, he can't contain himself.
When it comes to new bags, he can't contain himself.
Canon Rebel 30mm ISO 400 f/2.8 1/40s
Driving Range
July 17, 2011
I'm still feeling miserable, but just to get out of the house I joined James while he hit some golf balls on the driving range. I also didn't want to subject my blog readers to any more pictures of tissue boxes or thermometers. The heat pretty much did me in though, and back to the couch I went.
I'm still feeling miserable, but just to get out of the house I joined James while he hit some golf balls on the driving range. I also didn't want to subject my blog readers to any more pictures of tissue boxes or thermometers. The heat pretty much did me in though, and back to the couch I went.
Canon Rebel 48mm ISO 200 f/2.8 1/3200s
Sick
July 16, 2011
I feel like my head is going to explode. This was pretty much my view from the couch all day. :(
I feel like my head is going to explode. This was pretty much my view from the couch all day. :(
Canon Rebel 24mm ISO 800 f/2.8 1/4s
Iron Chef
July 15, 2011
Our group had an Iron Chef team building event at a hotel today. We were broken up into teams, and each team was given a cook station, utensils/pans, and access to this array of ingredients. The "secret ingredients" were brought around to each station and uncovered as soon as the clock started. Our team won! For the dessert course we did a pound cake and berry trifle, which looked pretty awesome but unfortunately we had to save the end result for the judges. They told us they would have paid money for it in a restaurant. Our team, the Lemon Zesters, were victorious!
Our group had an Iron Chef team building event at a hotel today. We were broken up into teams, and each team was given a cook station, utensils/pans, and access to this array of ingredients. The "secret ingredients" were brought around to each station and uncovered as soon as the clock started. Our team won! For the dessert course we did a pound cake and berry trifle, which looked pretty awesome but unfortunately we had to save the end result for the judges. They told us they would have paid money for it in a restaurant. Our team, the Lemon Zesters, were victorious!
Canon PowerShot f/2.8 1/40s
Absolut Disco
July 14, 2011
I went to a friend's birthday party this evening. While I know better than to drink vodka on a school night, I thought the bottle was really cool!
I went to a friend's birthday party this evening. While I know better than to drink vodka on a school night, I thought the bottle was really cool!
Canon Rebel 34mm ISO 400 f/2.8 1/10s
Backlog
July 13, 2011
All the magazines I've accumulated and still haven't read.
All the magazines I've accumulated and still haven't read.
Canon Rebel 70mm ISO 1600 f/2.8 1/6s
On the right track
July 11, 2011
City skyline from atop a railroad track.
City skyline from atop a railroad track.
Canon Rebel 70mm ISO 1600 f/2.8 1/2s
Roak
July 9, 2011
New club in town. It used to be a funeral home, which is a little creepy because the front entrance still has the white pillars. There is a pool in the courtyard area, which to me seems like a law suit waiting to happen. Cool atmosphere though.
New club in town. It used to be a funeral home, which is a little creepy because the front entrance still has the white pillars. There is a pool in the courtyard area, which to me seems like a law suit waiting to happen. Cool atmosphere though.
Canon PowerShot f/2.8 1/40s
Pet Peeve
July 8, 2011
I am getting annoyed by all the pictures I see that have been altered to look aged. I don't know why that makes it better or more interesting. Photography has advanced so much to make the pictures look more realistic, and yet people are fascinated with the weathered or faded look. I finally figured out where these were coming from - an app called Retro Camera. Javier here volunteered to be a test subject so I could see how this works. Here are the different "retro" options available. Meh. I don't know, just a new pet peeve of mine. In other news, James's pet peeve is the term "pet peeve."
I am getting annoyed by all the pictures I see that have been altered to look aged. I don't know why that makes it better or more interesting. Photography has advanced so much to make the pictures look more realistic, and yet people are fascinated with the weathered or faded look. I finally figured out where these were coming from - an app called Retro Camera. Javier here volunteered to be a test subject so I could see how this works. Here are the different "retro" options available. Meh. I don't know, just a new pet peeve of mine. In other news, James's pet peeve is the term "pet peeve."
Google Nexus One Retro Camera App
Texas Sized
July 7, 2011
This state of overrun with unnecessarily gigantic trucks.
This state of overrun with unnecessarily gigantic trucks.
Canon Rebel 24mm ISO 1600 f/2.8 1/25s
COMING TO GET YOU
July 6, 2011
The beauty of working on Harwin is you never know what you'll encounter driving around the neighborhood. This is seriously creepy. I'm forgetting now what the store was selling, but nothing to do with clowns or costumes or anything that would make this appropriate.
The beauty of working on Harwin is you never know what you'll encounter driving around the neighborhood. This is seriously creepy. I'm forgetting now what the store was selling, but nothing to do with clowns or costumes or anything that would make this appropriate.
Canon Rebel 24mm ISO 100 f/2.8 1/2000s
Tie Dye
July 5, 2011
This is only exciting to me, but my new water bottle arrived today from Amazon, and it's pink tie dye!
**Blog update** I have had a request to include camera settings in my posts, which I think is a great idea for those who care about such things. Obviously no one wants to know my settings when I take a picture of my water bottle, but I might as well just start adding the info to every picture.
This is only exciting to me, but my new water bottle arrived today from Amazon, and it's pink tie dye!
**Blog update** I have had a request to include camera settings in my posts, which I think is a great idea for those who care about such things. Obviously no one wants to know my settings when I take a picture of my water bottle, but I might as well just start adding the info to every picture.
Canon Rebel 34mm ISO 800 f/2.8 1/6s
Happy 4th!
July 4, 2011
We decided to check out the new Whole Foods and buy groceries for grilling out this evening. They have beer in bulk! We are waiting for better beer options, but the whole concept is genious. We ended up grilling delicious BBQ chicken and I made a spinach and strawberry salad on the side. Then we caught the fireworks over the tops of the trees in our neighborhood. Happy 4th of July!
We decided to check out the new Whole Foods and buy groceries for grilling out this evening. They have beer in bulk! We are waiting for better beer options, but the whole concept is genious. We ended up grilling delicious BBQ chicken and I made a spinach and strawberry salad on the side. Then we caught the fireworks over the tops of the trees in our neighborhood. Happy 4th of July!
Astros vs. Red Sox
July 3, 2011
The Red Sox were in town this weekend! They won in a rather unexciting victory (Astros pitcher walked the winning run), but it was fun to see them. Here's Kevin Youkilis and his bizarre pre-pitch stance.
The Red Sox were in town this weekend! They won in a rather unexciting victory (Astros pitcher walked the winning run), but it was fun to see them. Here's Kevin Youkilis and his bizarre pre-pitch stance.
2011 Hump Day!!
July 2, 2011
You guys, today marks the official Hump Day of 2011! We are exactly in the middle of the year, so it's all downhill from here!! This is my monthly self-portrait, prior to date night at Reef.
You guys, today marks the official Hump Day of 2011! We are exactly in the middle of the year, so it's all downhill from here!! This is my monthly self-portrait, prior to date night at Reef.
Lotus
July 1, 2011
We went for Dim Sum today in China Town. They had a huge pond out front with lotus flowers.
We went for Dim Sum today in China Town. They had a huge pond out front with lotus flowers.
Hello Kitty
June 30, 2011
A piece of mail I received from Japan. Why is everything so much cooler there?!?
A piece of mail I received from Japan. Why is everything so much cooler there?!?
Empanadas
June 24, 2011
Lunch was empanadas from a place near work. I got three: three-cheese, italian sausage, and a dessert one of godiva chocolate and bananas...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Lunch was empanadas from a place near work. I got three: three-cheese, italian sausage, and a dessert one of godiva chocolate and bananas...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Heirloom
June 23, 2011
This is a collection of historical books I inherited from my Great-Grandfather. There are 25 books in the set, and each is unique in its design and color. They aren't worth much, but are priceless to me.
This is a collection of historical books I inherited from my Great-Grandfather. There are 25 books in the set, and each is unique in its design and color. They aren't worth much, but are priceless to me.
Keyboard at Night
June 22, 2011
I admit I was trying to copy my favorite blog, Daily Dose of Imagery. Turned out OK but still his images are amazing. Browse his archives.
I admit I was trying to copy my favorite blog, Daily Dose of Imagery. Turned out OK but still his images are amazing. Browse his archives.
Fuwa
June 21, 2011
The Fuwa were the mascots of the Beijing Summer Olypics. Our Chinese associate gave us these when they came to visit a couple years ago. There are actually five, but I sent one of these postcards to a friend. A Wikipedia search displayed way more than I expected on the subject.
The Fuwa were the mascots of the Beijing Summer Olypics. Our Chinese associate gave us these when they came to visit a couple years ago. There are actually five, but I sent one of these postcards to a friend. A Wikipedia search displayed way more than I expected on the subject.
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