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Falling Up

technicolorgreen — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:45:13 +0000

In the style of M. C. Escher, who, through tessellations and optical illusions, captured the fusion of science and art.

Under the Bridge

technicolorgreen — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:35:35 +0000

Found on a column of Weeks Footbridge. Who is this boy; why here?

To the ends of the earth

technicolorgreen — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:29:22 +0000

On my backpack, these keychains clink in time with my steps, reminding me where grace comes from---and encouraging me to be a kinder person. (I'll try harder.)

Looking up!

technicolorgreen — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:15:14 +0000

Sun riding on a dolphin cloud.

Facts about dolphins I've learned since graduating from ASMSA: dolphins are altruistic! The ancient Greeks considered them to be heralds for safe ocean travels. So here's to friendship and bon voyage for ASMSA alums--you are all cherished, wherever you may go.

Waiting

technicolorgreen — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:33:55 +0000

...I prefer to run. And waiting is hard to do.

Clover

technicolorgreen — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:53:48 +0000

In honor of the countless clover chains we wove when we were young.

Blue Skies

technicolorgreen — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:39:31 +0000

Afternoon by the Charles, gazing at the sky: Are you in love with this life? --Very much so.

Light

technicolorgreen — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:36:27 +0000

July 8, 2006, in China: Among my most favorite pictures ever.

Rainbow

technicolorgreen — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:19:11 +0000

July 6, 2006, in China: Dainty parasols pose for a photo op.

Reflections

technicolorgreen — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:53:45 +0000

July 5, 2006, in Beijing, China: Geometry flows in the Forbidden City.

Uneeda Biscuit

technicolorgreen — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:32:47 +0000

January 31, 2005, Central Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Flashback to 1997: "Dad, dad! Uneeda Biscuit! You need a biscuit! Get it? Get it?"

The moon in the mall

technicolorgreen — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:21:21 +0000

May 12, 2006, in Indianapolis, Illinois: Stay classy, Circle City.

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technicolorgreen — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:59:40 +0000

August 4, 2008, by the Charles River: Lonely bench, neon lights far away.

A gift

technicolorgreen — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:51:42 +0000

Grazie, Dio.

OMGLOLBBQ

technicolorgreen — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:27:29 +0000

One more reason why I love the Square in the summer.

Joie de vivre

technicolorgreen — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:18:09 +0000

July 13, 2008, Harvard Square: The drummers of AfroBrazil celebrate Bastille Day with rhythm and soul. Joie de vivre abounds.

Going postal!!

technicolorgreen — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:35:49 +0000

I was inspired by www.omnomnomnom.com! Rest in peace, little traffic cone...you were good to slow pedestrians and small squirrels. If only you hadn't run into the wrath of the OMniscient, OMnipresent, dOMinating USPS Monster. Hope you're having fun on the Coney Island in the Sky.

SUSHI.

technicolorgreen — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:19:20 +0000

I love Cafe Sushi's bento boxes. Salmon teriyaki, sushi, shumai, seaweed salad...and wasabi. Oishii!!

Public Display of Affection

technicolorgreen — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:11:11 +0000

July 30, 2008, in the Boston Common. Everyone was very careful to walk around the question and answer so as not to smudge the sweetness...because Jerry checked YES! (There was also a MAYBE box to the side, but he didn't go for that one :D).

Jing Jing!

technicolorgreen — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:01:04 +0000

The ever-photogenic Jing Jing, one of the mascots for the upcoming Beijing Olympics! Jing Jing would like you to know he's a panda bear who especially enjoys weightlifting and judo. 8.8.08!

Swan Lake

technicolorgreen — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:55:20 +0000

The lovely swan boats in the Boston Common. They glide every summer, delighting locals and visitors alike. My bucket-list wish to ride in one was granted over the Fourth of July weekend. Hoorah!

...And Beyond

technicolorgreen — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:42:59 +0000

These words are stenciled into the sidewalk on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, right before you come to the Harvard/Mass Ave./Smoot Bridge. This is one of my favorite meditation spots---it's so worth it to run three miles to be here.

22.05 Machu Picchu

heartunbriefedii — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:01:00 +0000

We woke up bright and early only to discover that... our guide was late! This had me fuming throughout the bus trip up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. (Punctuality is such an issue for me! We missed the first bus which we had wanted to take to avoid the crowds!) After sulking for twenty minutes, I decided to confront our guide instead of keeping silent and I realised it was some miscommunication. Nevertheless, I think I expressed my displeasure (quite fairly I think) and I'm glad that I was firm on this point. (Poor Miaosy had to put up with my grumpy face though!)

The two Miaosies at Machu Picchu!

Graceful Llamas in the mountains

Postcard memories...

Gates into the old Incan city

Sunlight streaming

Views of the quarry and the agrarian area

After a morning tour of the city, we were undecided about whether to climb the very forbidding looking Wayna Picchu (Young Mountain in Quecha language, as opposed to Machu Picchu which means Old Mountain) We finally decided that given the limited time we had, we preferred to head off to Intipunku (Sun Gate) which is further away in distance but a gentler climb!

Baby YAMAS on the way to the Sun Gate!

One of the many rests on the way... (I look so fat by the way!)On the way back later, we hid a hexagonal YX-Ning-Forever rock into the partial ruins for ourselves to find when we came back maybe 20 years later with our twins to do the Incan trail!

Finally there! See how little Machu Picchu looks in the distance!

Machu Picchu from the trail... Some facts about the Sun Gate, it's where we would have caught our first view of Machu Picchu if we were doing the Incan trail. On some particular day, it's where the sunlight would come through and shine on Machu Picchu as well. The amazing thing, all the trails that we took were originally laid by the Incans! I am still impressed.

After the trek to and from the Sun Gate, we spent a quiet hour or so just revelling in the beauty and tranquility of the place. Before I saw Machu Picchu, I was worried that the place may be so over-hyped that the real experience cannot live up to my expectations... But it's far bigger, far more impressive and imposing than I imagined.

After making our way back down to Aguas Calientes, we had a quick lunch before catching the train back to Cuzco. Unfortunately, we had the yucky back-facing seats this time... Oh well!

I miss Miaosy!!!

Setting

technicolorgreen — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:17:34 +0000

Eliot House Dome at sunset. This picture feels Middle Eastern to me, like a scene from One Thousand and One Nights.

Sunset on the Charles

technicolorgreen — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:08:10 +0000

Charles River, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Rowing slowly into a Monet sunset.