Communcation

When did the cell phone transform itself from a simple communication device to an all purpose tool that now functions like an extra appendage rather than an optional piece of technology? Computers are tricky beasts in that way. Sometimes I both love and hate technology. Smart phones makes so many things easier that they can be hard to resist. Where should I draw the line against technological takeover? I can't remember the last time I left the house without my phone. Is there a place that we should hold in reserve, where technology does not belong?

Cheese

I could go on and on about how much I love cheese. No, I mean I really really love cheese. Even Kraft singles, which many would argue do not constitute real cheese, are still lovable. Clearly my life goal should be to someday construct and then swim in a giant vat of macaroni and cheese. That's weird though, right?

Forks

Not just a city in Washington featured in teen romance novels, folks! Forks are also sometimes useful for eating and stabbing people. I would not know as much about the latter, but I'm an active proponent of the former.

Unexpected Deliciousness

This picture and the one from yesterday were both taken at the Art Institute's Terzo Piano restaurant. The restaurant is located, ironically enough (not really, but come on) on the third floor of the brand new modern wing. They serve appropriately obscure and artistically plated food for an art museum restaurant. I ordered this dish, betting on the fact that despite the weird combination the food would still be delicious. It was even better. I want to go back and order fish puree with tempera fried Meyer lemons all over again. Yes you heard me right. The white fish puree was salty and tangy, a perfect complete to the sweet and tart Meyer lemon slices that were fried crunchy tempura-style. I had never had a Meyer lemon before, so I was a little skeptical, but my-oh-my, this was pretty much the best thing since, like, ever. It's also the kind of thing that I could never make for myself even if I really wanted to, so for now it will just have to live in the infamy of my mind and the reminder of this picture.

Experiment

I have been lusting over a new DSLR for a long time, and all the while ignoring my poor SLR that I currently own. Three weeks ago I dusted my baby off and have been taking her for a test spin to see if she's up to the challenge of being my primary camera. The pictures for this week were all taken using my Canon SLR and then developed by my neighborhood Walgreens and digitized for your viewing pleasure. The experiment worked more or less. I used really old film, so two rolls that I got developed could not be digitized, which was disappointing. Also the pictures look really grainy, which I also attribute to using old film. I'm going to try again with new film and check out the results, but the grain is actually quite artistic in some pictures. I would love some feedback, so let me know what you think!

Dancing water

From the fountain next to the Art Institute of Chicago. Looks like it's dancing to me.