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  • AboutI am also known as CraftyMoni elsewhere on the web. I am a Children’s Librarian. I am a photographer. I am a knitter. I am a reader. I am a wannabe poet. I blog. Sometimes I complain. I like to swear. I have a really twisted sense of humor. I think I might be a Zen Buddhist (Still trying to decide). Not a fan of organized religion. I am very liberal and can be vocal about it at times. I’m a daydreamer. Sometimes sassy. I try to be compassionate. I think I’m pretty nice most of the time. You can delve into deeper waters by reading these posts. You can see my photography on my Flickr page. If you like any photos you see there or on this site and would like to buy a print let me know. I would be happy to sell one to you! I blather about library stuff on  Twitter. You will also find me on Google+ and Facebook. Enjoy your visit!  
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I am a Children’s Librarian living in the Portland, Oregon area. When I am not Children’s Librianing I like to play with cameras and film. I also like playing the ukulele, knitting, sketching, and hiking.
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  • In which I look forward to the new year

    January 3, 2013

    I didn’t post anything yesterday on purpose. I wanted to see what it would feel like to not do something that I have been doing everyday for the past year. It actually felt pretty good. It was nice not having it hanging over my head.

    That said, I am back again today because I wanted to post my annual New Years post in which I look forward to the coming  year (AKA give myself a list of things I expect to accomplish but never quite get to).

    So how did I measure up?   I did well with the photography. I had a blast exploring new territory. Writing? Not so much. I think I realized that, perhaps, I am not a writer. Or maybe I’m not a writer right now. And this is fine.

    So in the coming year I am going to continue to focus my creative energy on photography. If you are reading this on my blog (as opposed to a feed reader) you will notice that I have a shiny new theme. I have been working on populating the portfolio section of the blog, so do check it out! I will add more stuff as my skills progress.

    In the meantime, I will continue to post here but not everyday. It will be on a regular basis though. I can’t forsake my beloved blog. I mentioned this a few weeks ago, but my blog will be ten years old this month. I have something special planned for my blogiversary, so keep your eyes peeled.

     

    Oh, and there is this Awesome List. Perhaps I can get some of these things checked off this year…

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  • I made a (super dorky) video

    I made a (super dorky) video

    January 1, 2013


    Normally I would post something on January 1st about what my plans are for the new year but I am not going to do that today. Instead, here is a video I made in iMovie this morning.

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  • 2012

    December 31, 2012
    Me and Paris
    Visiting Paris = The highlight of my life.

    I had an amazing year. Finally. A year that was all good. I can’t think of anything to complain about regarding the past year, and for this I am grateful (’cause the past several years have been kinda painful. Thanks for the break, Universe!)

    Travel. If someone had told me a year ago that I would visit France in the coming year I would have called them a liar. But I DID IT! I went to France! And I loved it! And now I want to go back. And I want to visit ALL THE PLACES.

    Photography. I had a lot of fun this year with it. I always do but exploring film photography was super fun. I will be doing more of it in the coming year. First on the list of things to do: develop my own film already! (taking it in to be developed is breaking the bank. I need my money to visit ALL THE PLACES.)

    Running. I have had an on again/off again relationship with running for most of my life. Regardless, It is my favorite form of exercise and it is important to me. My big running goal has been to run 5 miles. This goal, for whatever reason, had eluded me. Not anymore! This past summer I finally reached that milestone and even surpassed it! Yay me!

    Blogging. I moved my blog to WordPress.com about a year ago and in the process have been plugged into an amazing blogging community, the likes of which I haven’t seen in years. I have seriously enjoyed “meeting” and getting to know all of you! And I continue to enjoy being introduced to many amazing and inspiring blogs. Also, I managed to blog everyday this year! Well except for that one day in August. But it’s JUST ONE. Hmm. It appears missed a day in June as well. so two days. I missed TWO DAYS out of an entire year. Do I get a medal? No? oh well. It was nice to check in everyday here. For the most part, it was a very positive experience. I might do it again next year. Or I might take a tiny break. We’ll see.

    Favorites of 2012.

    Two favorite books:

    Jess Walter’s Beautiful Ruins

    Christopher Moore’s Sacre Bleu: A Comedy d’Art

    Read them both. They are excellent.

    Three favorite albums

    Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: The Heist

    Caravan Palace: Panic

    Grimes: Visions 

    Happy new year!!!

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  • My blog in 2012

    December 30, 2012

    I found this New Years post the other day and thought it would be fun  to try it for this year. Here are the “rules” are for the post:

    Copy the first sentence(s) from the first blog post you made each month. Provide explanatory context if needed.

    I think I’ll skip the explanation and see how this all shakes out. Here we go!

     

    I always like to start a new year with a blog post about things to look forward to.

    I love this song. 

    I am testing the new WordPress Editing-on-the-fly feature.

    I swim through the storm, the driving rain & wind, but your love is like a ship soaring through the sea. 

    Raf and went to Cannon Beach and Ecola Park for Easter and had a really great day.

    I tried the Ektar 100 next.

    It’s funny how things work out sometimes in ways you don’t expect.

    Me and my friend, Heidi in 1992.

    Leaving on a jet plane. Paris.

    Raf and I have decided to, everyday, try at least one new thing.

    I am the luckiest girl in the world to be loved by such a wonderful person.

    This is what I’m doing today. 

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  • Six Word Saturday

    December 29, 2012

    Oh you guys. This. Is. Goooooood.

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