Project 365

On December 31st my older sister, Laura, made me download an app for my iPhone called Project 365. Basically it is a calendar app where you can upload one picture for every day of the year. It is totally private. You don't upload your images to the internet like Instagram and I must say that I really like it a lot. At first I was skeptical and just downloaded it to get my sister off my back. I have tried taking a photo a day every day for a year before and have totally failed, but I can honestly say that I have taken a picture everyday of the year so far (partly because the app reminds you to take a picture everyday). I am not saying that every single one of my pictures is amazing, but it has been fun to be able to look back at the month of January and see a grid of 31 little images of what was going on in my life. Project 365 is a little photographic journal that just gets better with time. Above are a few of my favorite pictures I have taken.

ONE  Flowers in my parent's dining room. I took this picture after I returned home from the doctor's office where a surgeon had just told me that I have to get my ACL replaced. Not a very happy moment, but those flowers brightened my day a little.

TWO  My favorite food is salad. I have always loved vegetables. Ever since I was little, tomatoes have been one of my favorite foods. In the summer I like to go out in my parent's backyard, pick a juicy red tomato from my father's garden, and eat it like an apple. My dad calls me a little rabbit. This is an avocado that I put into one of my delicious and nutritious salads.

THREE  My little niece Millie, who is growing up way too fast. I uploaded this picture onto my Instagram and started a hashtag, #sillymilliejoy, that has a bunch of pictures I have taken of her on my iPhone since she was just teeny tiny.

FOUR  I tagged along with one my friends to help her style a photo shoot for a school project. It was such a cool thing to watch and be a part of.

FIVE  My typography teacher critiquing a project one of my fellow classmates made. Oh, the life of a graphic design student. I love my major.

SIX  My current favorite pair of shoes. I got these boots for Christmas and I can't seem to stop wearing them.

Heidi & Leka

Heidi has been my next-door neighbor since we were just little kids, so of course I got super stoked when she asked me to take her engagement pictures. It was so much fun taking Heidi and Leka's pictures because they have such a positive energy. They are such a fun, happy couple and it was a pleasure getting to spend an hour or so with them. They will be getting married on Valentine's day. Congratulations guys! I am so excited for you!

Snow Flower

I know I should be catching up on posting pictures from my study abroad, but I keep getting distracted by the pretty, white snowflakes falling outside my window.

Weekend Trip: Prague, Czech Republic

On November 7th we traveled to was the magical city of Prague. We meandered through the city buying pastries, watching street performers, and visiting important monuments. We also went to a bunch of museums. My favorite was the Alphonse Mucha museum. I absolutely loved it. Looking at Mucha's work got me excited and reminded me how much I love art. Please go to St. Vitus' Cathedral at least once in your life at take a look at the gorgeous stained glass window inside that Alphonse Mucha created. It is breath taking. If cannot go to Prague right away, you should watch The Brothers Bloom because it was filmed there. Prague is such a beautiful city.