the Photographic Dictionary

http://www.thephotographicdictionary.org/home.htm (birthday)

I really liked this idea for a photography project. A website comprised of photos from many photographers who all try to embody or create a sense of the word they are using. I have come to find many that replicate the exact feeling I get from a certain word. I seem to be attracted to ones describing exhaustion or deprivation. Those are my favorites. I enjoy the style of the majority of the people on there. Take a look and stuff.

Get'n Over My Disappointing Self

(via leslie miles)

I figured eventually I was going to post something that came from my own mind. Feelings and stuff. I still haven't seen her and I think I'll make the bus ride very soon.

Today I reached into an envelope. It contained money given to me by my grandmother for living to see another year and for going through another year of sparse visits from her grandson. For making it another year so that I can once again let everyone down.The money was pressed along the insides of the envelope. It was consciously laid flat to prevent any bends. It held four bills, two twenties and two five dollar bills. Moments before that, my mother had spoke to me about her recent illness. She had been struck with bells palsy and half of her face might never smile at me again. The envelope was handed to my parents during her stay in the hospital. As I opened the envelope, the sight of the money made me shudder. I didn't know what else to do than to cry. The money was an obvious sign of her economic situation. An amount of money that I do not need at all. She never neglects to remind me that she loves me. I hope she does not feel ashamed or small. The shame only hangs around my neck. Thank you, Soledad.