Photos of the Day #9 and #10

This is yesterday's photo of the day:

It has started to get unreasonably dark when I leave work at 5 p.m. This photo was taken yesterday, when I left 20 minutes early. The sky has been moody for days now. It makes me feel almost imprisoned by the lethargy, so the fence and power lines seemed fitting.

Here's today's photo:

I finally broke down and bought a pair of tights. The truth? I love them! They are warm and cozy. They aren't itchy and cutting into my skin like I expected. Now I have to buy another pair in brown and maybe some wacky colors, too. Oh my!

Photos of the Day #7 and #8

This is yesterday's Photo of the Day:

That's my very animated mother getting her hair shampooed by Jeffrey Cook, the greatest stylist in the world. We've been his clients for about four years now, and I couldn't love him more. He opened his own salon earlier this year. The salon has the best lighting ever. I need to start taking my jewelry over there to take photos.

Here's today's photo:

I love the way my office's roof looks when it's raining outside. There are interesting shadows and textures formed by the lighting, the shape of the building, and the coating of water. It makes me feel cozier looking outside at it.

Photo of the Day #6

Here is yesterday's photo of the day.

It was taken at the Grateful Bean Cafe in Oklahoma City, which is housed in the old Kaiser's Ice Cream Parlor. Mom and I both ordered ice cream treats -- that's a chocolate ice cream soda he's working on -- and boy were they delicious! I liked this shot of him making my drink with the chrome soda fountain in front.

I'll have tons more pictures tomorrow as I do the big Oklahoma City update. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Photos of the Day #4 and #5

Here is yesterday's photo of the day:
I was feeling goofy and wanted to do a self portrait of some kind at my desk. Somehow, that evolved into me taking a picture of myself while reading my own blog. Ooo! So many levels. :P Behind me, you can see my black Klean Kanteen. I love that little dude.

And today's photo:That's the view out my window at work. Well, that's the view from my furthest-right window. I have three. The others mostly overlook the building. This is the one I look through the most. Keep in mind I'm quite short, so I really only see the parking lot when I stand up. Generally, it's just the sky and top of the buildings.

I hope to take more exciting pictures this weekend. Tomorrow, Mom and I are hitting The Girlie Show in Oklahoma City. I can't wait!

Photo of the day #3

This is yesterday's photo of the day:

The larger image is a bit blurry, but I think that works with the subject. It was so windy and strange yesterday when I walked the dog after work. It was another hint of weather to come -- the cold, blustery kind that threatened to steal Piglet away. This view is from the west side of the Arkansas River, where my apartment complex is. I love stepping out my door, walking a few yards, and standing at the bank of a body of water across which lies downtown Tulsa. The Arkansas isn't exactly the nation's prettiest -- or cleanest -- river, but when the sun hits right, it feels vibrant and momentarily breathtaking. Tulsa might not be on my good side at the moment, but there is plenty of beauty hiding in it if you know where to look.

Gotta keep it presidential

To celebrate the Election Eve, Grey and I went to see W. I liked the movie a great deal, and in general I would call it an even-handed portrayal of our lame-duck president. It didn't glorify him, but it didn't damn him either. The portrait you get is of a misguided young man who wants to please his father and do right by his faith and belief, but he lacks the direction and motivation to do so on his own. He overcomes his own demons -- specifically alcohol and drug abuse -- to succeed, but he still cannot escape other aspects of his personality and those of the people he surrounds himself with. Whether you love Bush or hate him, you'll come out of the film with a more interesting idea of him. I have never been a Bush supporter; I supported Gore in 2000 and Kerry (as a third choice) in 2004. Still, W. made me have a little more compassion for both Presidents Bush, even if I still vehemently disagree with their politics.

Now Election Day is upon us. Grey and I will cast our ballots during our lunch hour. This is the second presidential election for which I'm old enough to vote, but this will be the first one I've done in person. In 2004, I was a junior in college in California, so I voted absentee. I'm looking forward to completing my arrows (warning: PDF) and making my voice heard (even if I know many will not go my way).

In conclusion, I will now share with you my photos of the day for yesterday and today.

Sully is not interested in politics ever since Kucinich dropped out. He was the only one who spoke out for animal rights. On an unrelated note, this picture also answers the age-old question, Does the dog match the carpet? Wait, that is the question, right? ;)

Here's today's election-inspired photo. It's a reminder that you hold the fate of this country in your hands. Go out there and vote!