This weekend our city is being invaded. By the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Racecars screaming down the street from 8am to 6pm. Strangers from across the country (and the world) filling the city in their shorts, sneakers, race shirts, and unshaven faces. I had a lovely 8am wake up call to cars zooming … More Day 83: City Invasion and a Celebrity Sighting
On an early morning walk I was able to capture an airplane coming into Alfred-Whitted Airport. It reminded me a lot of another photo I took in college that inspired an entire project. I guess your photographic eye remains fairly constant. Hopefully it grows, matures, and expands as you continue, but the core of your … More Day 82: Photography Snob
That title sure is a mouthful isn’t it? Let me explain. For my final weekend in China, Peter wanted to take me to the French Concession for dinner. He had been there before with some Chinese friends but didn’t know how to actually get there (whoops). So we did some research online, picked a nearby … More Shanghai: Americans eating German food in the French Concession
You probably have figured out that I don’t work in the most exciting town in the Tampa Bay area. However I do get to see funny sights on my hour-long commute like trees, pre-fab houses, and horses on trucks. Impressive really. New Port Richey is more of a beltway connecting housing developments, department stores, and … More Day 81: An Early Summer
Yesterday I got off work a little early and was able to spend the entire evening with Peter and his mom. For dinner we walked to Red Mesa Cantina for some Mexican food. I have been to the Cantina bar several times but have never eaten there. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how good … More Day 80: Red Mesa Cantina and ’90s girls
Tonight I’m looking to the sky. Venus and Mars shine brightly, clustering closely in a planetary line. And somewhere from the north, another bright dot moves slowly closer and closer. Peter is coming home.
The day after the Jade Buddha Temple, we continued the theme with a visit to Jing’an Temple down on West Nanjing Road. The Temple is conveniently located at (you guessed it), Jing’an Temple Station! Once we emerged from the station, we were unsure of where to go so Peter asked a guard for directions. Funny … More Shanghai: Jing’an Temple
It was a Sunday of mixed emotions and ridiculous heat. But most importantly, it was a day of love, friendship, and support. Peter’s mom and I met up for the afternoon and had a great time reconnecting. It was the first time I had seen her since Nonni passed so it was definitely bittersweet. We … More Day 78: Bittersweet
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of the holiday and my grandmother’s side of the family, I got into the baking spirit all afternoon. Had to go traditional with Irish Soda bread. There is something so meditative about baking. It’s just you and the ingredients, measuring, sifting, and working with your hands. And then you … More Day 77: Kiss me, I’m 1/8th Irish!
The last photo of the day from my Shanghai trip. A shot of Peter’s apartment. He has not one but two great balconies. Stay tuned for more of my adventures!
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