Day 73

When I was a kid, my mom used to call me her "finder". I could always find random items around the house, such as car keys, pens, slippers, and the like. It's not that I had radar, I would just remember where I last saw it. Not purposely, more like a passing glance at something and it would then be in my brain. I don't really know how or why, as I don't believe I have a photographic memory. Anyway, all that to say, I don't think I could find this product if my life depended it. What kind of cross marketing are they exhibiting here? But then again, everyone buys Easter candy and surgical masks together, don't they??



Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 31)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 72

Sometime last week, a friend of mine mentioned something about possibly going bowling. Now, I haven't been bowling in YEARS. And let's be honest, I was never very good. Saturday night it was, filled with black lights, disco balls, and bad music. Typically my goal for bowling is always the same - just try to break 100. We had time to play 3 games. Game one: 71. (Bowling: 1, Farron 0). Game two: 94. (Bowling: 2, Farron: 0). Game three: 110 (Bowling: 2, Farron 1). They say, the third time is the charm. In. your. face. bowling(!).


Movies Watched: 1 (YTD 31)
Shutter Island Dir. Martin Scorsese 2010 (yes, for the 2nd time!)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 71

I love flowers. There's nothing better to brighten a room than fresh flowers. They look pretty, they smell pretty and better yet, they come in a multitude of colors. I also love to take pictures of them. But, that's a bit irrelevant, seeing as how I love to take pictures of anything! This photo in particular was taken with my favorite iPhone app called Hipstamatic. Love.
Another (fun?) fact about me (and flowers): I've never been given flowers. Any boy to send me flowers will have my heart. Game on.



Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 30)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 70

Today was yet again, a go for a walk and take way too many pictures along the way, kind of day. I went for a short walk down around the Erie Canal (which if you're unfamiliar, is a canal that runs the entire length of the state of New York - from Buffalo to Albany). Which brings up a fun fact about me: I've lived in 4 different cites in New York State and all of them have been right along the canal.
I was only out for less than an hour and managed to take 130 pictures. I posted a few more, if you're interested, on my Flickr Page. Enjoy.


Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 30)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 69

Seems like a lot of these posts have been food related. My apologies, but I do love to cook. Today, I made mushroom swiss burgers with a balsamic mayo, with roasted potato wedges and sauteed broccoli with garlic. This was the before picture. It looks a pile of who knows what, but trust me, it was delicious. Did I mention I had ciabatta buns for the burgers? 'Cause I did. And they were mighty tasty. Cooking is fun.


Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 30)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 68

I remember being a kid. Specifically, I remember a few moments from elementary school. Namely, the first grade. Our teacher used to play "Kokomo" by the Beach Boys every morning on a record player that we had in the class room. We all knew the words, and would dance around the room to start each day. One day, in said first grade, we were having a chat about the future and what it would hold. Our predictions and hopes. My teacher promised there would be flying cars by the year 2000. When 2000 rolled around my eyes gazed up into the clouds, and what did I see? Nothing. Nada. Zip. What a rip off, no flying cars. That was the memory I was reminded of today when I caught a moment of a old rerun of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Holy cellphone, batman! Look at the size of that thing! Very Zach Morris.


Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 30)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 67

I'm a fan of spicy. Spicy food, that is. One of my favorite things in life are spicy pretzels. Made by taking regular pretzels and letting them marinate in mixture made of oil (to aid in coating the pretzel), lemon pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Simply transfer the pretzels from the original bag and into a large ziplock bag, after mixing the oil with spices simply pour into the bag to coat the pretzels. Let it mingle for while, give it a shake or two. Let it sit for an hour or so, then repeat. Then you may eat.
A word of caution...they are addicting. Highly.


Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 30)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 66

My grandfather asked me if I could make this photo bigger. He has a small print of it framed, but wants it bigger. It's him (on the left) with a comrade from his US Army days taken in France during WWII, in 1945. He was 23 years old. I bought a fancy frame and I will make it an 8x10. Anything for you, Grandpa!



Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 30)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 65

Took another trip out to see my family. Two and a half hour drive. Each way. What makes it better? Bringing my camera of course! Some people say I take too many pictures. I say there is no such thing. Usually I just snap away at whatever intrigues me or catches my eye. In this case, the kitchen windowsill at my sister's house. I thought it looked purdy.



Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 30)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 64

I love Chinese food. I love the little cartons it comes in, and I love eating it with chopsticks. It seems like every time a group of people get together and they don't want to go out, they order in either pizza or Chinese. It's like an unwritten rule in America. Or maybe just lack of other fast/easy options? That being said, 9 times out of 10, I'll go with Chinese. Tasty.


Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 30)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 63

I've started making jewelry. It's fun, and as I've said before, I really just enjoy making things. I went to Michael's (craft store) and bought WAY too much stuff. I've never really attempted to make jewelry before, but it's super fun! I definitely plan on making more and possibly selling it, as I really just want to make my money back...as I said, I spent WAY too much on beads and supplies.


Movies Watched: 1 (YTD 30)
Shutter Island Dir. Martin Scorsese 2010
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 62

When I was a kid, I always wanted my family and friends to throw me a surprise party. I always thought they would be so much fun, and who doesn't like surprises? I know I do.
I had never even been a guest at a surprise party, until tonight. The guest of honor was genuinely surprised, or at least acted as if he were.
Nothing better than a fun night with lots of good friends. Shout out to KP - hope you had as fun as I did!


Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 29)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 61

Driving around and taking pictures yesterday was so much fun, I decided to do it again today. This time I went to multiple places, including creepy old cemeteries, and old factories. I was able to get some fun shots, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. There are a few more shots posted from this shoot, as well as yesterday's on my Flickr Page for your viewing pleasure.




Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 29)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)

Day 60

I thought I'd do something fun today and went out to shoot things. Pictures that is. I went to a local beach. I know what you're thinking..."um, you do realize it's winter, right?". Be that as it may, I enjoy the quietness of the winter. The beach and water/ice of the would-be lake looks pristine, with everything covered with a fresh powder blanket. The trees have a beautiful, almost numb quality to them. Overall, very pretty. I got some pretty shots...and half-frostbitten fingers. Score?


Movies Watched: 2 (YTD 29)
The Crazies Breck Eisner 2010
As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me Dir. Hardy Martins 2003
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended 0 (YTD 1)

Day 59

It seems I have many favorite things in life. One of those things is most definitely music. Pictured here, is the teenage son of a very good friend of mine, who is crazy about guitar. Back in the day, I taught him how to play a few chords, and how to read guitar tabs and chord charts. Now he's unstoppable, even taking over on vocals. He has his own band, and they don't sound half bad! So cute. And I'm so proud.



Movies Watched: 0 (YTD 27)
Records Bought: 0 (YTD 7)
Shows Attended: 0 (YTD 1)