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For Patrick.

I had only posted one thing today, compared to what I usually post that is like... nothing. And Patrick insisted that I post because I "always have something to say." Ha ha, so here it goes.

I sliced multiple fingers open while matting. I spent over 7 hours in the photo lab today. I think my grand total is like... in the 30's. Yes that includes the class time I've spent on this project. My hair is narly (in a bad way). I haven't had dinner yet. I haven't been on tumblr for like... a whole day. [Gasp]. I only have 3 more photos to matte!!! Huzzah! I just need to write my artist statement now. Oh ya and the show is tomorrow (as in Wed cause it's technically Tues now).... My human bio class was full of pig feet, it was soooo gross I wanted to throw up. I'm starting to get really hungry now. Pigs feet make me hungry? Groty. Inception is out now, I think I'll get the blue ray even though I don't have a blue ray player. That is how devoted I am to this movie. I think Interview with the Vampire is way more interesting than The Vampire Lestat. Lestat is such a cry baby geez.

And now here's a photo... so those of you who don't care can simply skip over the text and have something to look at ha ha. Patrick I expect you to read this whole thing. Multiple times... and... admire it. Yup.

Ah what the heck, I'll include two photos. I'm on a roll. 

And that's that.
- Candice

White Elephant [platypus]

Today my sister called me and asked what my plans were for my platypus. I thought she was going to tell me someone broke the poor guy. She wanted to give my little big guy away! I made him my senior year in high school in ceramics.

I'll give her some credit, her idea was hilarious. But I just can't send him away, he's one of a kind. She wanted to take him to her dance class all wrapped up for this white elephant gift exchange thing that people do. Imagine how random that would be! "What did you get?" "I.. uh... a platypus?" I think it would go down in history.

Just for smiles and fun.

Someone left me this note on my door this morning. How sweet is it that a stranger would go out of their way to make sure someone has a better day?

Wearing purple today to remember the boys who committed suicide after being bullied. Help stop the hate. 

Dinosaurs!

Silly Disclaimer.

I sure was hoping my energy drink would make me immune to diseases. I know these are terrible for me... but in my defense, I'm a college student :)

Creative writing/quote of the day.

I dream in Smiles

Sometimes in Tears.

- When I Dream, By Candice Michal

I wrote this, it is from the poem When I Dream. I like that line best, so that is why I didn't post the whole poem.

Photoshop Express. Simple Editing.

Rainbow portraits make me happy :)

This is not something I would hang in a gallery or include with my "professional" photography. However you can achieve some fun stuff using the photoshop express app for iphone/ipod touch.

There are rumors everywhere that verizion is going to get the iphone next year. Who has two thumbs and is psyched? THIS GIRL!^^

Things that make me smile.

Drinking some yummy hot chocolate.

Wearing stripey socks to keep my feet warm

And.. more hot chocolate! Next to my giant rose ring :)

Bored in a lonely room.

The power went out earlier (partially, some things still worked and others did not). So I browsed through flickr and found some inspiring photos. So I decided to take a few pictures myself, of myself. And my awesome boots, I mean awesome instant photos.

Things are looking up.

I have been invited to join some honor society, and I got some tape [finally] so my room will now be covered in lovely instant images yay! That is if I can find the motivation to do it today.

Also the other day was "To Write Love on Her Arms Day!" I don't think I saw many people do it :( But I did! I also drew the Japanese sign for love on my friend Trycen's arm, it turned out pretty badd ass if I do say so myself. Much better than what I did on me ha ha.

If you don't know what TWLOHA is you really need to get in the know. It is an amazing group/project to help deliver hope and help to those who struggle with depression, addiction, self mutilation, and thoughts of suicide. By writing "love" on your arms you are showing that you are a beacon willing to help, and bring hope to those who feel lost and alone. Everyone has a story and we should all be there to listen, and help when needed.

Trycen's arm. He is really a lot tanner ha ha. But it looks pretty awesome. I should be a tattoo artist :P

I thought this sorta sent a mixed message lol. My wrist says "LOVE" and shirt says "WAR" (the shirt is from the 30 Seconds to Mars concert!!!!

Another pic of my wrist. Ya Trycen's is much cooler than mine is oh well. Not to mention the "TWLOHA" got a little messed up. Oooo look at the lovely background of my messy room.

Tasty and colorful things that make me Smile :)

Things that make me smile

I got a new toy! Some awesome camera filters in pretty colors! Here are some colorful pics I just started playing with the filters today. Click here to get your own from the photojojo store! So here are some things that make me smile:

Camera Shy Puppy.

Rainbow Yards

And Flowers

Light flares and color gradients in the dining room

And the surprise dinosaur that came with my package!

Things that make me smile

Cool lanterns.

Mickey Mouse Balloons.

And Haunted Mansions.

All photos were taken by me and belong to Candice Michal Photography.

Dinosaurs make me Smile.

Especially when they terrorize dorms.

Or have polaroids.

Play Xbox with me

And watch Totally Spies (which I didn't know was still on tv)

RAWRRR

3 things that make me smile

Being in Cali. (Even if being on the other side of the camera is like being a fish out of water)

ROBOTS

A whole case of robots!!!

These little guys were so cute, and way to expensive! I wish I had bought one but oh well.

Project of the week. Zombie Movie

No it is not quite as epic as Zombieland, Shawn of the Dead, or any other zombie movies you have seen. But I did make a zombie movie for my digital media class. It is rather humorous. I laugh every time I watch it :]. So here it is in all it's glory. Enjoy, and laugh!