A shot in the dark

a shot in the dark from Nathan Pickett on Vimeo.

I came across this the other day and maybe watched this video three times in a row. He shot it in California using only natural light at night! This couple is absolutely adorable (so is her pregnant belly, I love it).

I do love you..

Bush

Oh how times have changed...

Batik

Finally finished my (1970's) Pucci inspired silk scarf. This is the first batik I have done and I love it!

*Note: I messed up on some parts-dripped the wax :(

Scarf

With the same warp set up of the wall tapestry, I weaved a scarf...I think I found my niche.

Dream Weaver

So this the very first thing I have woven in my life, it's a wall hanging about 3 feet long. I'm quite pleased with the way it turned out...

The Earth

How to make LSD-25

http://www.scribd.com/doc/20358/How-to-make-LSD

In case anyone’s interested, seeing as I’m not a chemist and can’t vouch for its authenticity/effectiveness/safety, if you do it...live...and had a good trip, let me know!

*note: The comments are great.
“Does any one know a quick easy way to make LSD? Ive heard to put a banana in the oven with toothpaste but I don't know...Im trying it at the moment."

We can have high times if you abide...

This is for you Danny

SIMPLICITY

Simplicity, many people think,
is an end in itself
But they’re getting it backwards
Simplicity is the path, the means
It’s not a far off destination,
somewhere in the future
It’s right here, right now
It’s taking things one at a time
It’s asking simple questions
It’s taking simple actions
It’s doing it slowly
It’s considering and being conscious,
with everything.

When you find yourself becoming overwhelmed
on the path to simplicity
Taking a complicated, frenzied path
to get there
Stop, consider, and choose
the simpler path
And take it slowly
And easily
And lovely

Let Go

I am so close to dropping everything here and following my dream of living a simple life in the woods. I never intended for this life, I was just born into it. Some may call me "spoiled" or "ungrateful" but I really cant stand living in a place that revolves around fashion, money, and the ego. It's so hard not to get rapped up in this life when I'm surrounded by it everyday.

Looking back, the happiest times of my life were when I was out of society completely. For example, India, all I had were the clothes I was wearing, a backpack of toilet paper, and my best friend. We picked fruit from the trees for our meals and were immersed in nature; life was simple and I was happy. Words fall short every time when I try to describe my feelings for India. There is a natural sense of belonging and an overwhelming feeling of happiness. People are so happy with so little. Every person I met there changed my life completely. I feel a sense of belonging to this culture that my mind cannot understand but my spirit connects deeply with it.

Seeking: chill and mature human beings

Sometimes I feel that I'm the only mature person in my program at SACI. Everyone is so caught up in the drinking scene here it makes me sick. How could one spend 5 euros ($7.20) on one beer multiple times a night/week (only for them to be hungover the next day)? Wouldn't you rather spend your money on traveling..? Who wants to get hit on by gross drunk guys that can't even talk straight..let alone form a good conversation. WHY PUT YOURSELF IN THAT POSITION? Americans are to much into overindulging here, and perhaps that's why Italians view us as "stupid". It just baffles me, no other drug has had such a prolonged detrimental effect on human beings. It closes the mind and narrows the consciousness and is often associated with egotistical "bros" or "sluts". I'm sick and tired of the party scene, where are all the chill people at in Italy?!

Nature Girl

"Lots of people hardly ever feel real soil under their feet, see plants grow except in flower pots, or get far enough beyond the street lights to catch the enchantment of a night sky studded with stars. When people live far from scenes of the Great Spirit's making, it's easy for them to forget His laws." -Tatanga Mani (Walking Buffalo)