thrice-cursed

I've started a writing blog, and I would love some readers to hold me accountable. So here it is! http://writetheday.wordpress.com Please check it out!

I'm finishing up my semester in Minnesota after coming back from four months studying in Cape Town, South Africa. I thought I'd share the best of my pictures with the DevArt community. I had most of my misconceptions blown away in Cape Town. Maybe some of the images I captured will get people to think differently about Africa.

Sometimes I do more than just lurk, I swear! I'm back in Portlandia for the summertime, yet again, and working at a plant nursery...yet again. But this one is about ten times bigger and I spend my eight hours watering and trying not to think of the environmental consequences of hydrating vanity crops.  It pays a little less than last year, but I don't have to deal with the crazies from First Addition AND I get free fruit. Best perk ever. Also, I have rediscovered Russia, and am alternating between The Shaman's Coat: A Native History of Siberia, The Reindeer People: Living with Animals and Spirits in Siberia and Russian folklore. I figure Si