The countdown to departure has begun, and with only 18 days remaining in Birmingham, I'm starting to feel the pressure that comes with procrastination. Item 1: Sell the Honda.



The car won't be hard to sell, but just like any steadfast relationship, the end is always hard. Together, we've seen so much beauty across the nation. From the dense, mountainous forests of British Columbia to the dry, endless deserts of Texas. From the tornado ridden plains of Kansas to the bright, sunny beaches of Florida, we've been through just about everything together. She's been my miscreant as well as my protector, and as our time together sadly draws to an end, I can still wear a smile knowing that I left my mark on her just the same as she left her mark on me!



Rolling through a house bruised her backside pretty good, and the 3/4 inch sheet of poly carbon securely bolted where her back glass use to sit may be an eyesore for some, but to me, they're the beautiful scars that can only be worn by those who dare to push the boundaries of what we consider normal, safe, and acceptable.



She's a wanderer, but no matter where she goes, she never forgets who she is or where she came from. A true southern belle who has the utmost love and support for her hometown.



Although the evil doers at Canadian Tire tried to sabotage her and ruin her ability to stop, her solid gears and sturdy tires safely guided me down the treacherous 8,000 foot descent of the Yosemite Mountain range during a snow storm, even after her master cylinder dried up of all brake fluid and the pedal uselessly stuck to the floor.



My only advice to her future owner is to treat her well, and she'll do the same for you! You will be missed, my sweet little Honda Accord! Thank you for the years of memories and for keeping me safe, even when I was abusive and unappreciative. May your miles be vast and your adventures memorable in the years to come!

Lots of work lately, which means there's just about no time to get out and take shots, but here's a few anyway.







Now it's time to get the Honda ready to sell...

Been spending the last few nights downtown climbing up on buildings, trying to find good angles of Birmingham. Here's what I got so far...









Managed to get myself into a parking deck I probably had no business being in, but I find those to be more enticing, none the less.



Finally have a chance to stay out for a while and explore all my options tonight. Just hope the rain holds out for an evening!

Here's a few shots from the past couple of days. Nothing to exciting, except the fact that I got a trumpet off the last move I had! Need to go ahead and invest in a mute so I don't upset my roommates, then again... If I play and play and play, day in and day out, they might go ahead and invest in one for me! Most brilliant idea of the day! I'll be a millionaire in no time if I keep this train of thoughts up!

Here's a few more 'fading into darknesss' shots from first ave. Loving this flash! Thanks again Jeff!









And I leave you today with this shot of an absent-minded truck driver who managed to get himself stuck in the wet grass. Cheers!

Grand Opening of First Ave Rocks last night. Didn't get off work till late, so I missed out on the comp, but I was right on time for the after party!







October 18th is right around the corner, and although I'm twiddling my thumbs in anxiety just waiting to head out of here, I find myself trying so hard to get in as much of this city as I can before leaving again. Here's a few that I'm more or less posting for myself, for when the roads get lonely and home seems so far away.

And now, here's your moment of zen...

So today's adventure lead my designated driver, Waylin, and I up to Muscle Shoals to carry large, heavy furniture up several flights of stairs, into an 85 degree apartment for a young couple who was to unappreciative to even shake our hands after all was said and done. It was okay though, seeing as I clocked alot of hours for sitting in a truck, and was able to get some 'good shots' (whatever those are) of Waylin and weeds. I think the weeds were prettier.





Then the sunlight came shining through the trees and after a little tinkering with my settings it became official, Waylin was the ugliest subject matter I shot today! Sorry Waylin, but you ugly!



Off day tomorrow! can't wait to see what I manage to get myself into...

Alright everybody, matted and unmatted prints are now available of any shot in any size ranging from standard 4x6 up to 11x17. Just in case ya see something you must have...



Alright, with that bit of shameless self promotion out of the way, I give you some shots from this past Saturday at Birmingham's greatest little craphole bar, The Plaza!





Well, that's it. Haven't really gotten myself out to much in the past week, but I promise, I'll give ya something extremely interesting! Until then, enjoy the mystery of the smoking rubix cube!

Cute dogs and deadly spiders