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Lions and Tigers and Bears…

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A sign reads “Once, bears, lions, monkeys, macaws, goats, elephants, reptiles, and turtles, among others, lived here and the sounds of their growls, roars, calls, and clamor filled this canyon. Although these historic enclosures are no longer appropriate for housing animals, they can be home to memories…” Truly a memory of a bygone era, the “Old Zoo” juxtaposes cramped bare metal cages,  looming bear caverns, and concealed concrete enclosures. As I walked through the abandoned relic at dusk, I found myself imagining the animals that used to call this place home, and the eerie stillness filling the gully did wonders to enhance the mood. Slipping through the fence to explore the neglected cages, I was amazed that these barbaric confines were once the modern standard, as I felt cramped and just couldn’t imagine how a 700lb polar bear would manage. It was an awesome experience to finally visit this LA secret, and I hope the photos capture some its character.

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The Dawg Days are Over

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It’s the end of an era. No more Hotel Decca. No more Wilshire exits. And sadly, no more Gold MVP. In a jam packed June filled with three separate graduations, UW played host to the first leg of the journey, with family descending upon Seattle to celebrate the awesomeness that is Lauren. After barely enduring a marathon ceremony (survival credited to an audible hotdog break at hour 3), the gang returned to an EPIC rooftop shindig crafted by Leslie along with the always excellent Rob Elliott signature compilation video. In short, the parents eloquently summed up the sentiment best “Here’s to financial independence!” and “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” Inspiring stuff.

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It’s raining, it’s pouring, the Oliver is snoring

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Not that every day isn’t a momentous occasion with Oliver at one’s side, but today was a MOMENTOUS OCCASION. For the first time in his admittedly brief  existence, Oliver ventured out of 7S with the intent to pal around with his New York neighbors. Daring to push the limits of his walking boundaries, Ollie made it down to Washington Square Park to try his luck with various pups. Unfortunately, the small dog quota was seriously lacking, and his loving parents decided against pitting the impressionable youngster against the likes of rottweilers and ridgebacks. To Union Square instead, a decidedly more laid back vibe considering the only dog there left at the first signs of an impending downpour. Ever the optimist, Oliver and his owners waited out the tempest under the shaky shelter of a lone patio umbrella, then trudged home soggy but satisfied.

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4 Years

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After 4 amazing years with my best friend, I knew I had to do something really special. Since we decided to ditch the gifts this year in favor of more meaningful cards, I racked my brain to find the perfect idea. A few hundred pictures and a police stop later (a cop actually pulled me over for not having my lights on after I took the photo outside of jack-in-the-box, no worries just a warning!), I had traveled to eight different places that hold a special place in my heart. I had a BLAST thinking of where I would go and how to take the pictures, probably spending way too much time matching things up, but the results exceeded my expectations. I love you Lauren, and happy 4 year anniversary! Continue reading →

And It Begins…

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Get to NY, start a blog. That was the plan. It was supposed to be my version of the all too familiar, summer abroad, quarter in Europe, share my “cool” experiences with everyone blog. But I’ve been here for almost two weeks now, and haven’t managed to get things going. So I’ll start now in the right manner, with  obligatory “artsy” first post, explaining to the world how subtly awesome I am at everything.