Monday, July 16, 2007

Swimming


I figure that instead of doing intensive cardio at the Y's treadmill and killing my knees, I've been swimming instead. It's been very enjoyable and after a long day at The Studio, it's so nice just to put on my bathing suit and jump into the water—that is, after the babies+parents swim and kid swim. It's all worth it though because I get to do all my leg press machines and chin-ups before. Deb has been joining me and it's such a bonus to have a swimming partner. She even introduced me to flippers, which make me feel like a real swimmer.

So I was asked whether I wanted to stay on after the summer and I don't know if I want to. It's a hard decision because I don't have any other real offers. I'm currently in the process of applying for several residencies and fellowships that range from October to next year. I'm also going to meet Alex's cousin, who works for a glass company in Massachusetts next week. We will see.

Other than this and that, I'm excited for my days off on Friday and Saturday. I might have very special visitors from Buffalo and if not, Alex will come down anyways and I'm thinking of visiting the gorges at Watkins Glen or in Ithaca. Wee!

Sunday, June 17, 2007

To My Girl Jenn


So this is a big shout out to my girl Jenn Goodale...

Who is my good friend who I love hanging out with...

Who worked with me at CMOG's Walk-In Workshop.

Who got a glass shard in her ear and had to go to the emergency room...

Who then our temp service fired...

Who then sold a bunch of glass stuff...

Who then got hit by a car and went to the emergency room...

Who then found out that she had a broken femur...

Who is still trucking and has her smashing grill...

Who experienced this drama ALL IN ONE WEEK.

Who is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.

JENN, YOU ROCK!!

---INSERTING SHAMELESS PLUG---


http://homepage.mac.com/jenngoodale
http://www.glassartists.org/Gal27329_Jenn_Goodale.asp

WEDNESDAY

So I get bored on my days off and hang out at the Studio.


Andy, Becca, Gary and Jenn doing some side work in the West.


"AAAYYE, what are you doing here?"

THURSDAY

Another day off, Jenn and I explore Corning.


Hitch-hiking Jenn.


Me taking a pic of Jenn.


Jenn taking a pic of me.

FRIDAY


Jenn in the emergency room. Her left femur is broken. :'(


But she's still gangsta!!


Deb and I still think she's VERY lovely.


I think she's going to be okay.


So does she. :)

WE LOVE YOU JENN!!
KEEP ON TRUCKIN'!!

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

G.A.S. Conference: Pittsburgh 2007


2007 Glass Art Society Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A



Tribute to the guy who the convention center was dedicated to. What a grill.


Angus had the first demo of the conference on the C.M.O.G. Ultralight stage.


Yay!! It's a finger!


The International Student Exhibition was in this room.


My submission: Crocobillies at Play: Miniature Set [Glass, lead crystal, and mixed media.]


The Banana Factory guys demoing at the Pittsburgh Glass Center.


We stayed with Carrie's friend, Callie.


The Alfred University Student Demo!!


Pouring aluminum!!


And getting the crucible stuck!!


The stunning Carrie Steere driving.


Ummm, yeah. So do we.


Dante working it.


Dante and Janusz don't even talk when working. They merely eye each other.


Jumbo Fish Sandwich at Pittsburgh's Primanti Brothers: bread, fish, french fries, cole slaw, tomato, bread. A feast.


Somehow, I just wanted to stay in Pittsburgh just a little longer...


Sasha and Brad packing up their work.


Hibachi MADNESS!!


Seizure time!!


Don with Callie's beautiful kitty.


The closing reception at the Sports Rock Cafe.


Cat getting whipped off the mechanic bull at the Sports Rock Cafe.