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2010-12-17T19:29:00.000-08:00

Oh... Hi, guys..

UH HUH:

2010-05-12T16:19:00.000-07:00

"Actually, I've always had a rather extensive vocabulary, not to mention a phenomenal grasp of grammar and a superlative command of syntax. I simply chose not to employ them."

I'm bad at communicating, lately.

Californication... gross.

2010-03-22T23:56:00.000-07:00

So, hey guys... What's up?

The news..
1. Kristine's engaged.. awesome!
2. I'm now a personal shopper for J.Crew... awesome~!
3. My friends and I went to California for Spring Break.. AWESOME!

Errrin Goes to California! ..and so does everyone else from Amber Ray on Vimeo.

enjoy!

happy time & a half!

2010-01-01T03:13:00.000-08:00

Happy 2010, guys! This year's already started off well (pictures to.. POTENTIALLY come). Yeah... I'm feeling good. and sleepy. Mostly sleepy. Goodnight, blogging world.

5 rolled tacos w/ guac & cheese

2009-12-21T03:34:00.000-08:00

Late night chats with Blake are the best.

Lately, they've been taking place at Filiberto's.. for hours. It's silly. But I mean... they have Mexican Coke (which is still made with real cane sugar).. and deliciously greasy mexican food! It's really great. Tonight (this morning around 2), we decided to take advantage of the little trinket vending machines that they have there. I got a sticker of a skeleton dog, while blake got a terrifyingly awesome tattoo of a dragon. After these purchases, we decided it was also necessary to own mini bouncy balls. I got pink. He got blue/green (it was multicolored and brilliant). Unfortunately... Once we got in the car, Blake lost his somehow. And we never found it. We're convinced it got lost in some sort of time warp that exists somewhere between his house and mine. But that's just a theory. A semi-legitimate theory...

These were taken while searching for said ball.

I'm getting back into Lost (and I like it). Sleep is needed. Goodnight.

Happy 3rd, Aiden Blake!

2009-12-18T01:37:00.000-08:00

So, yesterday was Aiden's brithday. Caitlin and her brother, Dave, Matt and I went out to breakfast (lunch) to celebrate with him. The morning and early afternoon was spent eating pretend ice cream, skateboarding and being really goofy. Anyway... I comprised a little video for Cait documenting our activities from the day.

Ps, I love this boy more than I love most anything else in life.

MOVING

2009-12-06T02:23:00.000-08:00

After ten good years of nestling in, we've decided to say Goodbye to our quaint little home here on Houston. It seems a bit unreal.. and I haven't fully gathered my thoughts on the subject... but.. Yes, that For Sale sign, is legitimate. and someone just placed an offer a couple days ago. So weird. Our new home isn't too far away though, I suppose. Gilbert and Ray! Hmph. Attempting to be optimistic...

This home will be missed.

(Oh, and thanks to Steven, I have this lovely Instax Mini that makes my heart swell. and maybe while purchasing film... I impulsively bought the original Instax 210 Camera. They're Fuji's versions of the Polaroid, and I love them both a ridiculous amount already)

little man

2009-11-23T16:39:00.000-08:00

my new obsession... ODOSKETCH. it's... been my entertainment for probably the past 10 hours. no exaggerations. this is the last one i did. now, i'll go see some sunshine, maybe.

..but seriously, watching it redraw itself is the best thing ever.

we're a little excited

2009-11-15T19:58:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays, 2009 from Amber Ray on Vimeo.

exceeded expectations exponentially

2009-11-06T03:24:00.000-08:00

Hrm. I'm not good at updating this thing, nor will I ever claim to get better at doing so (don't quote me on that).

Alright. So, Kristine and I went to breakfast, Monday morning (as we now do every Monday morning)... and we had our very first hot chocolate of the season! We went to Crackers and Co. Cafe, and the both of us had a pretty divine breakfast, coupled with a deliciously warm beverage. If you haven't been, you should go.
Well, I had a pretty great Halloween (I love being able to reference someone else). Yes, we all dressed up as Clue characters! It was a good time.

"Well, it's a matter of life after death. Now that he's dead, I have a life."

The trip to Pasadena to visit my friend, Will, was a success. While there, I had the pleasure of visiting The Soda Pop Stop. It was pretty incredible. The man in the clip, was my personal shopper for an hour, haha. I did get to try the Mr. Q. Cumber soda! It was SO GOOD! It exceeded my expecatations.. EXPONENTIALLY!

Anyway, it was an enjoyable little trip, and it was good spending time with a friend, even if was only for a short while.

So, a few days vacation, and I make it back to Arizona. Now, those of you who know me well (which is anyone who reads this, really), know that I'm not a morning person. I'm also rarely scheduled to work early shifts. Fortunately, and unfortunately, yesterday morning they decided to call me in early. I had somehow forgotten that traffic actually exists in Arizona. But.. luckily, I had my newly acquainted Curiosity Cola to keep me company...
'tis all, friends. ciao!

2009-10-30T05:28:00.000-07:00

Going to the fair this year, reminded me of footage I had taken two years ago that I hadn't done anything with. So here is a simple compilation of our adventure filled with good times, turkey legs, and even a bit of swimming. Enjoy!

Turkey Legs, circa 2007 from Amber Ray on Vimeo.

State Fair Madness

2009-10-24T22:35:00.000-07:00

Very few things make me happier than hanging

out with Aiden. Caitlin, you're alright to hang out with too, I guess.

..but seriously, look at this boy!

So, Caitlin and I were brave yesterday, and decided to take Aiden,
and her niece and nephew to the state fair. It was... alright. I think I needed a bit more sleep, and I would have enjoyed myself a bit more. but for goodness sake, that place is freaking expensive. It was frustrating.. but now I'm ranting, and that's obnoxious.. because ultimately, I had a good time.

Check Aiden out with that corndog. Hilarious.
These baby pigs were the cutest things ever! I want one.

Well, it's now 10:35 on a Saturday night. I worked until 9:15ish, and had
zero desire to go out and do anything. I don't know what's up lately, but it needs to stop. I hardly have any motivation to go and HANG OUT. It's ridiculous. and I feel like a bad friend. Attempting sleep, now. 'night, friends.

WARNING TO ALL

2009-10-20T23:15:00.000-07:00

So, it's been a little while...

Not too much has happened, really. I've been a bit sick (as well as everyone else in my house, and potentially the world). Anyway, the other day I captured this gem before heading off to work. My siblings are funny...

That's really all for now, I suppose. Although, I'm excited for three things, currently... One, State Fair on Friday with Miss Caitlin. Two, putting together my Halloween costume. and Three, taking a small break from Arizona on the 3rd of (holy smokes!) November to visit muh pal, Will.

ciao!

The many reasons why I love you, Kristine...

2009-09-27T21:15:00.000-07:00

for encouraging chasing after the "MWB"
...and any MWB, for that matter

for appreciating subtly awesome license plates

going to first friday with JUST me,

even though we hadn't known each other that well, yet for not letting my ridiculous procrastination annoy you (too much)
for initiating impulsive trips!!
for loving corn mazes and pizza muffins!
and lgo!!
and dressing up for halloween
for going to shows with me!
and chasing storms!
for having picnics in the park
...and for just being so stinkin' beautiful!
love you, baby girl. my apologies for being so "busy" lately...

ze video!

2009-09-14T04:11:00.000-07:00

Don't judge our greasy, camping hair! Well, at least not too harshly, please...

Daddy Daughter Campout 2009!! from Amber Ray on Vimeo.

Daddy Daughter '09, guys

2009-09-13T10:51:00.000-07:00

HIGHLIGHTS!

2 hour drive in the rain
camping in Strawberry
roasting hots dogs/s'mores/campfires, in general
waking up several hours before anyone else
frisbeee
quads/burns on my legs from the blasted things!
fishing!! or failed fishing... maybe we'll just call it casting..
just hangin' with the fam is okay, too

Chelsey and Bryce 2009!!

2009-09-09T00:03:00.000-07:00

"We were in each passing second.."

Two Of Those Too from Amber Ray on Vimeo.

Surprise!! Enjoy.

Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton!

2009-09-05T09:45:00.000-07:00

Alright... So this morning, around 4ish, I'd say.. I finally attempt sleep. Now, this really isn't too late, considering I had woken up the day before at 4:30 in the afternoon (...don't judge me). Anyway, I'm laying there in bed, with the worst headache/migraine/likely-tumor, and I decide I can't take it anymore (two hours later). I get up. Take some Advil. Play a few rounds of my addicting facebook game (that's unfortunately named, Bouncing Balls. I kid you not..). It's shortly into my third or fourth game, though, that I notice a little "pitter-patter" outside my window. I get ridiculously excited, of course... Sprint to the front door to fortunately be assured that there is, in fact, a bit of rain coming down.

Now... I have a strange question for you... Am I the only one, who notices that the real storm is happening elsewhere, and decides to go on a ridiculous excursion to catch up with it??

I do this frequently. Or as frequently as it rains in Arizona. So like... once a year (that's a joke, guys). No, but really... I do. And I want to know if there are any other crazies that do the same thing? Hrm.

But whatevs... So after about 2 hours of driving, I find myself out in South Gilbert. The rain/lightning/...everything(!) was incredible.. and slightly terrifying. Okay, mostly terrifying. Then, I finally decide to venture back towards home, when I realize that the storm had really picked up closer to mi casa. Yes... It was now pouring.. right on my street! It was a treat. "A REAL TREAT!" as mattmattmatt would say. Anyway, the whole situation was quite amusing. I thought to myself... "Oh goodness, Amber.. You really are a bit silly."

Hrm. Well, that's all for now, I suppose. Oh wait! Today I'm helping Bridget take some photos for a wedding! Although... It's raining.. So I'm not really sure how that's going down.. Buhh... OH! And I have an interview at J. Crew on Thursday!! I'm slowly finding things to occupy my time, guys.

Slowly...

CHAPTER 1: An Overture to the Commencement of a Very Rigid Journey

2009-08-22T05:14:00.000-07:00

Ah, hello blogging world. I'm a little late to this trend, of sorts.. Or rather, FASHIONABLY LATE, right??

ANYWAY... Here I am.

I currently have many things running through my head, but I'd feel a little silly impulsively posting them right now. This is my teaser. Stay tuned. What??