The Investigator (UPDATED)

So I need an update. I started a new project (musical) with Chris Stewart, with whom I have played in every serious band I have ever really been in (In Quiet Desperation, My First Love, Lucy The Valiant...).

He introduced me to Starflyer 59 when we met which changed my musical life for the most part. Anyhow, we have a very similar aesthetic vision, so things just work out perfectly writing music this way, even though he lives in Nashville.

I am sick of doing things alone, this lets me break out of my own little box and let him take songs in directions I wouldn't have really considered. Thats the most exciting part.

Anyhow, the as of now unnamed project can be found here OR

Hmmm?

I like minimal forms with exciting lines...and few lines. and not looking at the paper when I make them.

During a Meeting

Storage

Bicycle

Batting Cage

Film

So, as you may notice from looking at my recent posts, I've gotten back into film photos. I pulled out the old Minolta SRT201 that my mom got me into photography with 3 years ago.

I had completely forgotten how intimate it feels to use this thing. I feel so much more of a connection with the subject when I'm looking through it and focusing, and so much control of depth of field. Its wonderful.

Very expensive...but...I really love it.

Roll of film - $3
Developing 4x6s for 1 Roll - $7

Ouch.

High School Portfolio Photo

My favorite shot from my first photography class, over three years ago. Now I'm back using that same camera again (see previous photo posts)

Crazy...

Scetchbook Page: Piano

People and Objects On A Beach (Pencil)

South Carolina

Icebat

I am currently eating my favorite 7-11 sandwich, Turkey with Monterrey Jack, Lettuce, and southwest mayonaise. Delicious.

Anyhow, I just got back from 4th of July vacation in the outer banks. This will be my non-class material post for the week, then I will eat my apple.

So I bought an Icebat while in NC. I saw this thing in a store and I was overcome with the urge to own it. It's very strange, but I just wanted this toy.

So I bought it, and now my life is a little better. I think he will motivate me to keep my room clean at school. My room will also look a lot cooler. YEAH!

Second Life

The director of training services here where I work has given me an assignment to research the possibilities of using the "Second Life" software as a precursor to hands on training here in the shipyard.

Apparently this technology is already being implemented at Michelin, Philips, O'Reily, and other huge companies.

This would be a great opportunity for employees to learn and practice some of the very strict protocols here in the yard, and it is much more engaging and interactive than watching a PowerPoint or listening to someone talk.

Another way technology and the web are changing the workplace...many international corporations also use this program for collaboration and meetings across continental borders.

Websites

We just had an assignment to design an online portfolio. I have never really considered putting together a 'resume' style page, but I am surprised I haven't. I have had my own website before for my artistic endeavors, but I see the obvious advantage to having an online portfolio. I currently have only the things that were required, but I think I'm going to extend it to include media (video, music) I have produced, as I plan to work in this type of field.

link: http://lancer.longwood.edu/crm093/port

Woohooo!

IP/TCP...

Wow. So we read a lot yesterday for class about internet history. I'm glad I did, I find that stuff so interesting. It's hard to imagine those people writing the first framework for all the protocols and internet processes that are so commonplace now. To think that someone had to first come up with the notion of something like IP, and then to actually materialize it...its baffling. Such a complex thing with nothing to guide you other than what you have learned as the internet grew from nothing.

How it all works is such a fascinating mystery to me, as I know I will probably never have the time to learn it all given my other interests that occupy my time...

I just can't begin to comprehend manifesting such powerful, groundbreaking concepts from text on a screen.

Writings...

Well this has been sitting around a while. I guess I will use it for my Comm 410 class this summer. We've been reading about some things related to internet empowering consumers, and its something I think about a lot. As the speed and accesability of information increases, so will out dependance on large companies for products, or ideas.

However...information companies who supply us with internet must stay ethical. Net neutrality is absolutely essential to the internet, and the freedom it has given consumers so far.

Path to the Beach

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Hannah

by the York River.

Red Sky

Business time...

Purple

Shell by the plantation.

Lei

3 year old picture...

Shadows

Outside my dormitory

Bird Nest

On my door

Brewery

Brewery near my house.