Summer at Midnight. It's a quiet and clear night in mid-June, there's a slight breeze and the weather i would guess at 75. The air is still warm from the days heat. Driving through the deep woods, with all the windows down and the sunroof open, my hair is blowing in the breeze. I always try to get lost in these woods, but always manage to find my way. Everything is perfect. The air smells of fresh dirt and pine. I look up to notice how indefinably beautiful the stars are tonight. There's no one around for miles. I pull over to the side of the road. Rubber tires rolling over pebbles on the side of the road create quiet crackling sounds. I turned the car off. All that can be heard is the overwhelming sound of thousands of crickets. I feel almost as if I am disturbing the peace with my existence in the area. I get out and slowly walk over to the familiar area. A very old oak, a selfless statue patiently braving the test of time. This is one of the most serene places I have ever been. On a hill, it's overlooking a beautiful valley. I used to just sit there for hours. lying with my back between 2 giant roots. The occasional gusts of wind blowing the leaves peacefully was almost meditative.

Not just any oak tree. A witness tree that survived one of the bloodiest of all battles during the Civil War at Devils Den between July 1-3, 1863

Photos: Tim Waltman

Reggie Waltman

For those of you who got the chance to meet my best pup reggie back home knew he was the coolest around. Brought in as a rescue dog, we later found out he had pretty serious hip problems in one of his legs, and more recently had torn his opposite legs ACL. After multiple temporary yet successful surgeries to help him, his hip slowly began to deteriorate, and he was barely able to get around or go for walks anymore. Pain medication could only work for so much longer. (putting him on too little he would feel all the pain, too much, when he got excited, he would tend to jump up and down, making it worse) When my parents took him into the vet today, they had also discovered that he had a growth in his bowel.

No matter what, Reggie would always get up to greet you at the door and wag his tail uncontrollably. we had to put him down today due to the severe pain he was in. He was only 6.

RIP Reggie You will be missed dearly

Everest Shadow

Sunrise shadow of Mt. Everest.

Source: http://www.alpineathena.com/nicky-messner-one-ordinary-woman%E2%80%99s-extraordinary-journey-to-the-summit-of-mt-everest/

Beautiful Yosemite...

Yosemite HD from Project Yosemite on Vimeo.

Richard Feynman

Another Feynman video I find incredible, and think everyone should watch. Look how small your everyday problems are.

I wish means:

wouldn't it be nice if...

If you could always make the right decisions, the safe decisions, the one most people make, you will be the same as everyone else.

Always wishing life was different.

Think

I may think I understand life. If I died tomorrow, that would be the only way I knew.

- I

Enlightenment

I feel like I've forgotten everything.

ye ole poem of thee

Feel every feel

Touch every touch

Know what's to know

Become it of such

Become this way

Know it of such

Take it all away

Becometh of much

-2/23/2010

How do I get paid to do things like this?

“Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together,but do so with all your heart.”


- Marcus Aurelius

From the comfort of my blankets. The ambient light in the corner gives a romantic and relaxing vibe. All I need is my music.

It's raining outside but the weather inside is beautiful. Safe. I sit here a lot and think. Being a total introvert.

I am absolutely fascinated with the idea of how many positive life decisions we are capable of at any given moment. This gives me so much motivation.

Today after work I re-wrote my resume from scratch. I'm trying to acquire an internship with a retouching studio for the upcoming months. On top of a steady freelance job and a full time job. I'll make it happen somehow goddamnit.

Go further.

It's an eventful start to a new year

Its January. Its cold. Its dry. People are miserable. But I'm okay. I think. I just keep waiting for spring. I can't wait to go on vacation (Vacation is anywhere that involves going in the woods, making a fire, pitching a tent, and drinking beer with friends) Simple enough.

As of now, it's still cold. A couple of weeks ago, my friends car had gotten busted in to. Of course, what would I have brought with me? My brand new decked out Macbook Pro that I've only had for about 3 weeks beforehand, a $725 Canon Fisheye lens, Hard drives with priceless information, $300 cash, and my favorite clothes, values easily over a couple hundred. The bag was located in the boot, or hatch because the car really had no boot.

We were on our way to Henryton State Tuberculosis Facility. It was shutdown sometime in the 70's or 80's because of the discovery of Asbestos and its harmful effects.

After our adventure and shocking discovery of missing items, we headed back into the city with no drivers side window. Keep in mind the weather outside was easily about 20 degrees. We made a stop at a local skateboarder owned and operated bar called johnny rads. Afterwards we made a pitstop at another local favorite bar called sticky rice. Pretty cool place. Known for their "bucket of tots" and its just what it sounds like it. delish.

The following day, Saturday, was Robert Goldings memorial service. Bob Golding was an inspirational photographer who taught at the Antonelli Institute easily for the last? forever? I think he was born working there. The service was great, meeting up with old friends was fantastic. Although keep in mind we had no clothes with us, so Gair and I went on a shopping spree in inner city Philadelphia. Zara Button downs, H&M Pants, Gap undergarments, It was quite fun. We stopped at a CVS on the way to the memorial to pick up some toothbrushes. Brushing our teeth in the car was quite interesting. Sorry stuck, I think I got toothpaste gunk all over the side of your car while we were driving 40+ miles per hour.

After the ceremony, we met up with some old friends at a new bar in Chestnut Hill, had a round or 2 and then headed up to the local coffee shop. I was surprised to find the owner meet me at the back with shot glasses and a bottle of vodka. The night just kept getting better. 4 drinks later, we headed to the city so that we wouldnt miss our bus. but we couldnt leave without getting one more drink at the local German bar. All payed for. and a 6 pack for the bus back to New York. The bus trip basically consisted of Chaos, in-seat dancing, and Dubstep loud enough for the entire back half of the bus to "enjoy" with us.

All and all we ended up having a Booze filled but GREAT weekend.

It looks like I may be getting reimbursed for all of my lost equipment now that I have looked into it now. Not under my insurance, since mine has expired. Looks like I'll be buying some home owners insurance with that check......

What an interesting start to a new year. I hope the entire year will be this memorable. For better or for worse. Bring it.

Here are a couple of pictures from our adventure. It brings me back to the days of visiting Penhurst in Spring City outside of Philadelphia, there is an eery similarity to the 2.




Goodnight everybody. I love you all.

It's been a few weeks since I last posted. I will write... things later...