PutYourFlareOn

Blogging isn't for everyone...

Waaaaaah!
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Meet Logan. My good friends Amy and Matt's amazing son! He was introduced to my blog tonight. Looks like he's not ready to put his flare on yet.

Feeling the vibe

FW:France is in the finals!
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It's not hard getting caught up in all the excitement of the World Cup. I'll admit that I'm not a huge soccer fan. But I've found something that draws me to the game besides the game itself.  The fans.  Sitting with 20 of my friends tonight and cheering together as we watched France beat Portugal I really felt like I was experiencing an intimate aspect of the French culture.  It's so interesting to see how differently each culture reacts to this sport.  The melodramatics of the Italians. The stoicism of the Germans.  The French pride.  I am starting to really enjoy all this world cup hype.  So, it's now France vs. Italy in the finals... I hope that we put the Italian melodramatics to a rest once and for all!

Allez les bleus!  It is 1:08am and Place d'Italie is like an outdoor party.  People dancing in the streets (yelling and singing that I can hear from my apt).  Car horns blaring.  French flags flying from apt windows. The vibe is outstanding...

Remedy for the heat

Remedy for the heat
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Kindred Spirits

Converse world domination!
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Pink, my cosmetic color of choice

Pink my cosmetic color of choice
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You know you've made it when...

You know you've made it when...
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New Hair

New Hair
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Today's Tunes

Today's Tunes
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Tribbles Attack!

Tribbles Attack!
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Self Portrait

Self Portrait 101305
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You guess whats wrong?

You guess whats wrong?
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Veuillez pas gêner la fermerature de la porte

Veuillez pas gêner la fermerature...
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This was my commute this morning. The "Macmaniaques" have arrived. This week is the Apple Expo and it's all happening right next door to my office.  I have 3 more days of sardine train rides ahead of me. Oh the joy... 

*edit* Just did a little investigation on the whereabouts of the Apple Expo and found that it's at Porte de Versailles this year, not Parc des Exposition as it was last year.  So, why did I see the woman sitting catty-corner from me (pictured) holding an Apple Expo ticket in her hand. Talk about getting lost!  Yikes.  So, who are all these people on the train today?                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Waiting for the train...

Waiting for the train...
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The long train back to Paris

The long train back to Paris
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Leaving Belle lle en mer... Back 2 Paris

Leaving Belle lle en mer... Back 2 Paris
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Total relaxation

Total relaxation
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Yes, me too...

Les Soldes!
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While browsing the DVD shop located in the movie theater at the MK2 Bibliotheque movie theater I ran across these two little finds. First, the first French film I ever saw: A bout de souffle by Goddard. At the time, I spoke not a word of French. I was marked by this film. It intrigued me and made me wonder about the French and their allure and style. I wanted to be Jean Seberg in this movie. I even went as far as to cut my hair like Jean. Now, I own this film and am about to pop it in and enjoy if for the first time sans sous-titres.

And, I couldn't resist when I saw the complete first season of The OC, on sale, of course. Now, let's see what all this hype is about.

**edit** Just watched the first 4 episodes of The OC w/ J. I am enjoying it. Not in love...yet. J on the other hand, LOVES IT! I had stop after the 4th episode due to fatigue and with a work day emminent I've decided to go to bed while J pouts because he wants to keep watching The OC.  I think he sees a lot of himself in Seth.  I'm actaully intrigued to why he loves The OC so much... He also has learned the opening song by heart and now runs around the apartement singing "Califooooooorniaaaaaaaa!". It's very cute, for now.

All Forehead

  Flare taken w/ Samsung D500 
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Recently I was asked to do a small benchmark of camera phones and their quality to take photos.  I decided that I would be a perfect subject for these pictures. :) After taking these photos I realized: I NEED BANGS.  The distance from the top of my forehead, my eyes to my lips and then to my chin IS NOT PROPORTIONATE!

How the hell did this happen?!

Paris 2012!

  Track field on the  Champs Elysees! 
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The Champs Elysees transformed into a track & field arena.

What's on your coffee table?

A friend of mine has asked... so, here's a quick glimps at what's on my table until my next psycho cleaning spree...

Now it's your turn...