Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Meet Josh


Meet Josh.
He’s my fit and foxy roommate.
Put your shirts down ladies, this one’s got a boyfriend.

It’s always amusing to talk ‘boys’ with Josh.
He’s skillful at adding creative commentary to any man dilemma—from a dude's perspective, of course.

Such as, my situation with the vertically challenged gentleman who thought we’d make a good pair.

“I mean, seriously, what was he thinking?” ~Me

“I have a small human saddle and I’m gonna ride you like a pony.” ~Josh


He juices, practices yoga AND he’s funny.
(sigh)
I think I'm falling...

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Observing the Sabbath in South Beach


I found this flyer on the beach and it made me laugh.
What’s better than amateur strippers on a Sunday? Umm…FREE BBQ! Hello.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Letter Home



This was my first assignment using Final Cut...slightly embarrassing.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Just a Few Beach Photos to Remind You of Summer...





My Very First South Beach Visitors


I’m sure many of you recognize these faces from American Crumpet.

Angie and Jo, two super talented designers who I worked with in England, took the time out of their Harry Potter Orlando adventure to visit their tanner-than-normal English sister. I miss them already (tear).

Quote of the night:

“Jo, what do you think of South Beach?” ~MB

“It’s kinda like Barcelona…only much bigger chested.” ~Jo

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Monday, October 11, 2010

A Trip to the Everglades...

This weekend I went on a 15-mile cycling tour in the Everglades.
The winding pavement path was a wee bit wider than Jared, pre-Subway, with crocodile infested wetlands surrounding. In other words, it was pretty much an invitation to die.



Wednesday, October 6, 2010

And I Thought Everything was Bigger in Texas…

Yeeeah, I might as well pack away the WonderBra…there's no competing with these monsters.

I need a t-shirt that says, Small Boobs, Huge Heart.



Tuesday, October 5, 2010

My Walk to School


image found on My Health Bridge.com

This morning I set off to school in a great mood. It was seventy-five degrees and the cool breeze made me think of autumn…and male models in tweed.

I pass by a number of locals on my journey—like the guy on the bike who made fun of my tan lines, and the scantily dressed woman who was handed a wad of cash as she exited her daddy’s vehicle. Do you see how I make up stories to trick myself into feeling safe and secure? It’s my new favorite game. The pepper spray on my key chain is my backup. Touch me and I’ll set your eyeballs on fire…jerk.

My most recent encounter involves an old man with a cane.
I’m a sucker for old people. In fact, I prefer them to babies. As I’m walking toward the elderly gentleman, I find myself reminiscing about my grandfather. I always found it so charming that he would sit outside in the Texas sun and whistle along with the birds. With this memory in mind, I smile tenderly at my new Miami grandfather before hearing him seductively say, “Hey Baby…”

True story.

Just another thing that I’m questioning here in Miami…other than my cup size.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

It's a Crack Party in SoBe!


My Sunday was spent on the beach.
I counted two men, twenty-two women and three grandmas in thong bikinis (please see below).
That’s a grand spanking total of fifty-four butt cheeks. Now—my eyes are 100% desensitized to the b-crack…and I hate to admit it, but my crystal clear bikini of a tan line is kinda (barely) making me want to join the party.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Beach Hell No #1


Something with the tan and/or lack of lycra reminds me of that bad Kevin Costner movie, Waterworld.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Farewell Marlene


My amazing mother (aka. Marlene) has spent the past ten days helping me settle into my new place.
We’ve laughed at oddities (such as: man with the monkey), cried on the highway, shuddered at the grocery store ($7 for a box of cereal, seriously), and dodged falling coconuts. After observing the freaky fellas of South Beach, Marlene highly recommends that I go on a two year dating hiatus and stay at home with the door locked…most days. She’s always so good at doing the mom thing—and for that, I am grateful.

Quote of the Week:

"This is going to feel like a permanent vacation!" ~Me

"Yeah...until you run out of money and go hungry." ~Marlene…always focusing on the bright side.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Spee-D'oh!

I’m a Texas girl…
I’m used to seeing men in jeans.
‘Nough Said.

work it Miami Beach Buns...ow ow.


Sunday, September 26, 2010

Welcome to Miami Beach!


South Beach is a strange place.
I take that back. It’s really not if you’re keen on displaying your bits in stripper getup and habitually reek of crown and coke at two o'clock in the afternoon. I have a hunch that it's going to take nothing short of a miracle for this place to feel like home.

Highlights:

* Falling coconut that almost hit Marlene in the noggin

* Tommy, the 85 year old Italian who wanted to be my godfather, find me a sugar daddy, and take me dancing...at the mall.

* The fat, shirtless Jamaican spotted dancing on the beach...every night.

* My very first speedo sighting…don't worry, there will be many more.

* Marlene’s first drag show (as seen from Ocean Drive)…she didn’t want to leave.


It's been an adventure already!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Lana's Senior Portraits

I've known this girl since she was a wee lil' baby...now she's all grown up and gorgeous.

***This is my last post from the Big D.
The Miami posts start this weekend...and I'm already thinking, holy crap, where do I begin.









Sunday, September 19, 2010

Concerning Text...

"Mark's friend's friend who is with us is super cute and totally your type...he might be gay though."

Wow. Not quite sure how to take that.
Thanks Amanda!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Chris & Nicole's Wedding Invitations

My beautiful friend Nicole, whom I've known since kindergarten, is tying the knot to her college sweetheart this fall and was so sweet to ask me to design their wedding invitations. Congratulations Nicole and Chris!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

So...I'm Moving to Miami Beach


image by dc32

I can honestly say that Miami is the last place that I ever pictured myself moving to...however, the thought of running on the beach and listening to the sound of the waves come in (on a daily basis) makes it all OK.

After 4.5 years of designing greeting cards, I've decided to go back to school for fashion/editorial photography at Miami Ad School in Miami Beach, Florida.
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