Saturday, December 31, 2011

Day 365: Farewell 2011

December 31, 2011
I really love this photograph. New Year's Eve at Pier 39, and everyone's preparing for midnight. I believe this perfectly captures the essence of the end of the year: bright lights and hope of the new year outshining the darker closing of the current cold and merciless season. It's been an amazing experience keeping this 365, and I hope to continue doing this in 2012. Happy New Year's, thanks for sticking around, and see you all in 2012!

Day 364: Choice Location

December 30, 2011
San Francisco at dusk from the pier. My choice location at which to end the year. Say goodbye, 2011.

Day 363: Fighting Time

December 29, 2011
And the countdown begins for 2012. And my high school friends and I fought the clock during our first real party together. Undoubtedly the highlight of my winter break.

Day 362: Center Piece

December 28, 2011
Pier 39 still has its Christmas tree up! Such a beautiful centerpiece to visit while in the city.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Day 361: Clue Mission

December 27, 2011
I've been planning this for months, and now that my cousin is here, I've stated to place clues all around the house. Hopefully the two can solve everything!

Monday, December 26, 2011

Day 360: Christmas Safari

December 26, 2011
We decided that tonight was a good night to go on a Christmas photo safari. There were some intensely decorated houses around the neighborhood. It really brings the holiday mood around. 

Day 359: Mom's Day

December 25, 2011
Christmas was never really about the gift-giving for my family. It was always about celebrating my mom's birthday! Although the cake was already being eaten when I made it to the table. 

Day 358: Cool Down

December 24, 2011
Went to Hanna Ranch to play soccer and basketball. What followed was Jamba Juice. A Christmas Eve well spent!

Day 357: Hibernation Time

December 23, 2011
As a college student on break, I have no homework (although I should be looking for a job/internship). In the mean time, I'm going to sleep.

Day 356: Seasons Greetings

December 22, 2011
Another ornament shot. I love having a DSLR. 

Day 355: Gift Wrap

December 21, 2011
Went shopping for our parents for the first time, I think. I think they'll be pretty satisfied with what we got them (weights and a scarf/earmuff set).

Day 354: List Maker

December 20, 2011
"I should be writing a list, I know. But I'ma be under the mistletoe." - JB.

Day 353: Holiday Spirit

December 19, 2011
Always puts me in the holiday mood.

Day 352: The Light

December 18, 2011
The light is there for those who need guidance. But sometimes you have to look for it.

Day 351: O Tannenbaum

December 17, 2011
Got around to putting up the Christmas tree! Great closure, I think, to a great year.

Day 350: Cow? Giraffe?

December 16, 2011
My cousin is visiting for the holidays and he brought us all pajama bottoms. Mine has monkeys as well as these cow/giraffe hybrids.

Day 349: Memes Win

December 15, 2011
Went to visit my high school today. Someone drew all this on my old math teacher's board. 

Day 348: Christmas Lights

December 14, 2011
Put up the Christmas lights today!

Day 347: Celebratory Meal

December 13, 2011
I had my last final this morning, so my friend and I went to celebrate the end of the semester at Pasta Bene. It was actually pretty good. And time well spent, too. Now I can wave goodbye to Fall Semester 2011!

Day 346: Exotic Fountain

December 12, 2011
I was roaming VLSB (my chemistry final was here) and I found this peculiar water fountain downstairs. Didn't think I'd see anything like this here.

Day 345: Blank Page

December 11, 2011
Now that AiR show is over, time to cram frantically for my two finals. I found this at the bottom of my practice chemistry exam booklet. What's funny is that we did this song for fall show.

Day 344: AiR Show

December 10, 2011
Since my friends are finished with school, they're back home early and were able to come to AiR's fall show! One of them made me this poster that I didn't really see during the performance. On another note, AiR has ended its semester strong!

Day 343: Ornament Portrait

December 9, 2011
I've always wanted to take a photo like this. It's one of the standard Christmas photos for those with a DSLR. 

Day 342: Shrimp Massacre

December 8, 2011
The picture is blurry, but this is what happens when you go to Boiling Crab. Just saying. 

Day 341: A+ Decor

December 7, 2011
This is a house up the street from where I live. Every year this whole street is known to go above and beyond in Christmas decorations. It's really fun to see!

Day 340: Secret Santa

December 6, 2011
AiR did Secret Santa, and mine made me this pop-up card, as well as 11/22/63 by Stephen King. It truly is a great time of year.

Day 339: Barren Tree

December 5, 2011
Someone decorated a barren tree outside the dorms. As dead week begins, all I want to do is sleep in and be festive.

Day 338: This Munchkin

December 4, 2011
Finals have got me stressing like no other. At least I can look forward to sleeping in with this munchkin when I finish. 

Day 337: Parking Trolls

December 3, 2011
I always appreciate trolls. When they're not talking to me, that is. 

Day 336: Festive Looks

December 2, 2011
It's that time of year again. I love the festive look of this season.

Day 335: The End

December 1, 2011
Just because it's the last month doesn't mean it's the end.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Day 334: Star Gate

November 30, 2011
I'm pretty sure that huge white dot is a star. Night shot makes the sky look burgundy. Tomorrow's December, the beginning of the end of 2011. Reflect upon the distances we have yet to travel, but be marveled by the distance we have traveled thus far. 

Day 333: Fog Days

November 29, 2011
Winter usually means more intense fog. And that's exactly what we're getting. Driving is extremely perilous in this weather, but it's my favorite weather. 

Day 332: Christmas Style

November 28, 2011
The bushes outside my house are also getting into the holiday season! They look like wreaths.

Day 331: Apple Cider

November 27, 2011
It's apple cider. It makes everything feel more festive.

Day 330: Candied Yams

November 26, 2011
Candied yams. I'm not sure what more I can say about this photo.  

Day 329: Consumer Culture

November 25, 2011
For the first time, my family and I went out for Black Friday shopping. Midnight at Best Buy and Toys R Us, and the day spent in Vacaville. I found this Spider Man Pillow Pet at Toys R Us and thought it was ridiculous how much these companies expand their products.

Day 328: Giving Thanks

November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving! The day of giving thanks.. and feasting. I have plenty of people and things to be thankful for. But most importantly, I'm thankful that I lost weight after such a great dinner.

Day 327: Early Cake

November 23, 2011
My family bought tiramisu for dessert Thanksgiving night, but we couldn't help but eat it. We had to go buy another one. 

Day 326: Two Faced

November 22, 2011
Pepper is pretty photogenic, I think. I wish her personality was more like her complexion. 

Monday, November 21, 2011

Day 325: Pre Thanksgiving

November 21, 2011
What better way to start Thanksgiving break (in my case, week) than with Chipotle and Pokemon? Waiting in the car after a very revealing Sproul to pick up my sister from school.

Day 324: Foot Prints

November 20, 2011
Sometimes, you just have to be carried. There's no other way.

Day 323: Here, Winter

November 19, 2011
Update. Winter, I believe, is now here. The weather's been significantly cooler and rain has been frequent.

Day 322: Graduation Day

November 18, 2011
It's hard to believe that, once upon a time, I graduated high school here. 

Day 321: Gospel Choir

November 17, 2011
My first and last gospel choir concert. It was ok, I'm just disappointed that the class itself didn't live up to my expectations.

Day 320: Death Salads

November 16, 2011
The half sandwich and half salad combo from Cafe Intermezzo. Probably the biggest servings I've gotten from a restaurant at this price, ever. It's too bad the place was part of huge fire that engulfed the entire building..