my whole day is going to be this::

i get to make a really cool documentary because the subject assigned to me is actually one of the coolest people i have ever met. and this is her windowsill garden.

i used to listen exclusively to gypsy accordion music but now i listen to.....

all of the songs by kishi bashi but especially this one and this one today

a site called noon pacific that releases a mammajamma playlist every week

and

rainy mood cuz sometimes my brain can't handle lyrics.

(photo: catania, sicily. my downtown creeper. i mean, look how close he got that time.)

debussy

Art is a deception that creates real emotion. 

A lie that creates a truth.

And when you give yourself over to that deception 

it becomes magic.

-Claude Debussy

3-day weekends should be required

we found ourselves here under some big rocks and even bigger clouds over presidents day weekend.

ten minutes older

this is one of my most favorite films everrrrr.

he filmed only the reaction of the kids as they watched a puppet show.

doc.

thewonderment.com

i'm only half-vegan though

this is me not enjoying the smell of a vegan restaurant.

enjoying the food, though, several minutes later.

begin it.

"Whatever you can do

or dream you can,

begin it.

Boldness has genius, power and magic.

Begin it now."

JW von Groethe

i'm back f'real now.

guys here's the thing. this is the only song i have listened to for the past month.

BEAUTY.

i'm also getting back into this blogging thing starting...NOW. 

rome sweet rome

all this was done in {italy}...

and how beautiful is it to the eyes of them who there came to the knowledge of their Redeemer...

they shall sing to his praise forever.

mosiah 18:30

peace out

well, it's really happening. i'm leaving on my mission this week.
i'm real excited and real nervous.

if any of you want to tell me something, you are welcome to:

i haven't decided whether or not i'll have my mama post my weekly emails here on my blog, or if i'll start a mission blog. it's most likely a no. so if you would like to be put on the list that receives my emails and pictures, send me your email address! jesster15 @ gmail . com

thank you for reading my blog, and for writing wonderful blogs yourselves. having a little piece of the www is so great, and i love you all f'real.

i know the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints is true, and i am so happy i get this chance to serve the lord for 18 months. see you guys in january 2015!

still fat. still happy.

the week of good food and fun continues.
also, looking like royal baby will be here before i ship out.
thank you kate, thank you universe.

so fat. so happy.

my last week as a not-missionary has been such a good one so far.

first of all:

it's been a FOOD week. I don't know why but I just keep eating so much great stuff. pastrami burgers, costco gelato, and not pictured: the best pizza, vietnamese food, fish and chips, chick fil a, and all the ice cream and shakes. these people are spoiling me.

secondly: watching the craziest lightning storm from the capitol, hot springs, movie-watching, and reminiscing. all with sam. i'm sure it's the fact that i'm leaving so soon, but these last days we have spent together have been some of the sweetest.

i'm going to miss my little assistant editor...

and editing for that matter.

i could go on a rant about how fcp is most likely going to be obsolete by the time i get home and how it's a tragedy for someone who has used it every single day for years. but i won't. i will learn to love you, avid.

nerd talk, over.