Preparations, etc

Hi guys, I need your help BAD.
I'm getting ready for camp, and one of the requests is that I bring a modest one piece bathing suit. The only modest and one-piece bathing suit is one that rides up my butt so bad because my torso is like the length of a large horse. Do you know where I can find an inexpensive, modest one piece with a long torso? I'm looking for something less than fifty dollars right now, but if all else fails I'm willing to pay more. PLEASE I need your advice. Thank you so much.

Not So Hot

Today is not a happy day. Sorry if posts are a little late for a while. And I will continue on my photography series soon.

From the Future...?!?!

I'll be honest, I do not grasp science well.. Or life in general I suppose. Anyways, I have always thought it... Did I already write a blog about this..? (pause)
Okay I didn't find any blogs of mine that have a similar subject, so I'll continue. (play)
I have always thought it was weird that we have time zones. Because let's be honest, my friend who lives in New Hampshire, who is 3 hours away from me is talking to me from the future. I mean come on, it's not midnight for me for another 3 hours and yet she is already in tomorrow!
One time, when Mike was still at school in Idaho (one hour ahead of Nevada City), I left him a voicemail that sort of went like this,

"Hey it's Zandra... It's 2:22 here so it's 3:33 there..."

Probably one of the dumbest moments of my life.
And today, as I remembered that moment, I of course put it as my status on facebook.
My New Hampshire friend, Chelsie by name, wrote in response:

"It's 8:09 here!
(the future is talking to you)"

And I laughed out loud so hearily.
It makes me sort of sad that I'm talking from the past to her... sort of pathetic compared to the fact that she is defying all scientific law by talking to me from the future. How incredible! That just makes me smile. The end.

Question of the blog:
Right now my foot is incredibly asleep... So much that it is practically tickling me. What do you think is the worst part of your body to fall asleep? And did that question even make sense? hahaha

Thump Thump

Sometimes, my heart does this weird thing where it just dances a little bit, or tries to jump out of me for a second.. I think it's trying to say, "Helloooo! I'm still hereeee!" Because a lot of times I do forget about myself.
I'm in repair, I'm not together but I'm getting there..

Sweet Taste of Victory!

Today, as I returned Synecdoche, New York (a very odd movie indeed) to my beloved Video Library, I got a bubble gum from the giant bubble gum machine. The only person I have ever known of getting a "winner" bubble gum (in which you receive a free movie rental) was my little sister. So jealous.
Well, today, my friends... Today was the day where I finally won a free movie rental!!!!! I am going to snuggle up now and watch Burn After Reading, which I heard was hilarious. Today, I am going to have a wonderful day. I keep telling myself that, and I have a wonderful friend who reminds me of how beautiful life is every time I talk to him. So thank you for that, if you are reading. You have no idea how much your friendship means to me.
Welllll, off to watch this movie. Have a lovely Tuesday.

Off Weekend

I am so sick of everything.
Overrr it!

Today's forecast:
Slumdog Millionaire in Synecdoche, New York.
With a slight chance of Sims 2 Deluxe
Lows in photography inspiration
Highs in anxiety
Tonight: not going to the show in Citrus Heights.
Winds North, East, and South to friends I would like to be hanging out with (Annie, Miles, Chelsie, Symone, Kyle, etc.)

The week ahead:
Unexpected weather, probably heavy showers and fog in my head that keeps me from seeing anything clearly.

Alix Andersen Photography

I have known Alix Andersen for a few years, and have always been impressed with her portraiture. She has a gift for capturing beauty in everything. Her photography inspires me to do more sit-down photo shoots with people, and explore into more black and white photography.


Alix Andersen
Photographer, 21, Nevada County
Alix Andersen on Flickr

Self-Portrait. By Alix Andersen


When did you first start photographing?
A: I got my first camera when I was 12, I've always loved taking pictures of anything and anyone.

chelsrae. by Alix Andersen


What type of camera do you use?
A: Nikon d60, & 7.0 Cannon Powershot.

Untitled. By Alix Andersen 2008


What is your favorite thing to photograph?
A: My friends, my family. Those are the pictures that mean the most to me. Especially when i capture a moment that truly shows how beautiful my friends are.

Jen Baby. By Alix Andersen 2008


How often do you take pictures? How often do you have sit-down photoshoots with people?
A: I take pictures constantly. I always have at least two cameras in my purse at all times. A film & a digital. I have sit down shoots as often as I can. I'm constantly trying to find different people to collaberate with, and hopefully when I have the money I can start building a studio.

Ade. by Alix Andersen 2009

What inspires you to continue in photography?
A: I love everything about photography, anything and everything inspires me. I feel that I have a lot more to learn with it & more to experience.

Question of the blog:
Out of the five photographs featured, which is your favorite?

Wild Weekend

Well, as wild as my life can get.
Last night I went to one of my friend's shows which was fun. This morning I was talking to my grandpa about what was new and I told him that, and he said, "what kind of concert?" and I said, "a rock concert!" He replied, "you? Rock concert?" Mean. Do I really look that girly and baby?
Last night I also had a weird dream. I have reoccurring places in my dreams, and this one shows up a lot. I'm working at Sushi Q, but the restaurant is sort of outside, and looks like it's on a private golf course or something. Anyways, I was hostessing and Kohei (sushi chef) asks me to babysit these 6 little kids instead of hostessing, and they were somehow related to the Flanigans. I felt it was needed for me to personally get to know each kid as we shopped around this Disneyland-like gift shop. But the dream just became more and more odd the longer I was asleep.
For the record: I have had two dreams about being pregnant in the past month. Creepy. This time around I was only have one child though. All I can really remember is going to work and telling Sarah (waitress) that I was pregnant and that my belly felt sooo weird, and I was only a couple of weeks pregnant but you could already tell I was pregnant. She replied with, "Gosh, it's only the size of like, Orzo or something." Which is a pasta, I believe?


Thanks for that image, Sarah. I mean, subconscious Zandra.

Question of the blog:
Do you ever have reoccurring dreams?