He Was a Skater Boy....DAD?!
My Dad is many things - I guess you could say a jack of all trades. But I was not prepared when I found a tattered piece of poster-board with old newspaper clippings from his HS days, hidden in my...
View ArticleJust Walking
My boots and I took a walk today. This extending afternoon light really does something to me. In a good way.w/♥ Annalise
View ArticleHappy Birthday to me
Today I turned 23. It was great. My co-workers spoiled me all day, and I had an awesome time with the family. We also got to check out that new restaurant/brewery "St.Elias". I got some great stuff....
View ArticleI love Easter!
I used to pull these little guys out of my mom's easter decorations when I was little. She'd tell me that she would search the house and find them in my little doll house or windowsill. I think I felt...
View ArticleOwn Worst Critic
My Photography confidence lately has had a huge blow. I don't really feel like explaining it....but its just a work in progress. I did some late senior pics for Brittany. Its so easy for me to listen...
View ArticleInsert catchy blog title here _____
You can tell I haven't updated this in a while. My creative writing juices are usually ever flowing, but I cant even think of a blog title *gasp*So here is the story behind the balloon graffiti. I have...
View ArticleSunset shoot
I've been experimenting with light a lot. "Understanding Exposure" = excellent read! I learned SO much. I love this field which is down our drive home.
View ArticleLaborious Day!
Labor day....oh, what a day...So to sort of bring us up to speed - I've been in Utah for a little over a week, have been moved into the apartment a week from tomorrow, and I am in my second week of...
View ArticleWandering Fools
Every once in a while, a guy will catch my eye and I will think "Wow, loving his fashion sense, the hair, the indie insignia on his messenger bag, the gentlemanly manners and suave smile etc..." That...
View ArticleA Small-Towner's Perspective on City Livin'
If life has been said to be one big journey, then I guess today I realized that detours make the trip so much more worthwhile. Oddly enough, this whole day actually started off with one. My bus decided...
View ArticleARNOLD SISTERS - The Reuniting
We're sharing a room. Thats okay. Laugh all you want. I'm a little skeptical myself :) We vowed after fall semester of 2006 - NEVER AGAIN - but I'm hoping that in three years time we've become a little...
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Another year is about to pass me by. So much triumph and trial. So many lessons learned. And most importantly, I - Annalise Arnold am NOT the same person I was a year ago. I don't know how else to...
View ArticleSilent Mooney Me
One of the things I have desperately missed about Alaska - (and most of my fellow Alaskans go "What?" when I tell them this) is the moon. I really LOVE moonlight. Especially when it's filtering through...
View ArticleJust Chillin' with the Twins
In less than 24 hours I will be on the plane that will take me back to Utah. My trip here has flown, but at the same time I feel like I really have had a lot of good time in with friends, old...
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My favorite braceletAutobiography in Five Short ChaptersBy Portia NelsonI.I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I fall in.I am lost...I am helpless. It isn't my fault.It takes...
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Thanks for the Christmas present, RichardSome things I have learned:♥When I look for love in unlikely places, I usually find it.♥Smiling at strangers really helps brighten my dull mood days.♥I'm...
View ArticleLessons in Transit
I learn something from everyone. Everyone has something to teach me about life.Today I sat next to a man on the train who had no hands - or ears - or nose. His skin was severely scarred, and stretched...
View ArticleI'm ALL smiles
I kept humming the Beatles’ “Good Day Sunshine” and “Here comes the Sun” as I was eating my grapefruit this morning. I guess that’s my subconscious’s way of celebrating its citrusy awesomeness.
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Out of boredom I was scrounging through a bag of Brach’s Sweethearts “The Official Candy of Love” (or so the packaging claims).Does anyone with taste buds actually eat these? I’ve always thought they...
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