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the 100+ things i want to do before i go

number 16:  photograph 1000 faces (136 down, 864 to go)

number 24:  100 ways to tell you you're beautiful (6 down, 94 to go)

On natural products -- and how to find the best ones.

the bp oil spill -- Horrifying, isn't it?

Are you an overprotective parent? -- 'Cause Lord knows I am.

through the gadling lens archives - click here to read them all.

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nikon coolpix S600 10MP point-and-shoot

nikon d200 body

nikon d300 body

fujifilm instax mini 7s instant film camera

nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX lens

nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF micro-nikkor lens

nikon 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF zoom nikkor lens

nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR zoom nikkor lens

lensbaby the composer lens

vintage 50mm fully manual nikon lens

vintage 100mm fully manual nikon lens

vintage kodak duaflex twin-lens reflex camera

slik tripod

joby gorillapod tripod

jill-e camera bag

funky, handmade camera straps

Epiphanie camera handbag. This is actually my new everyday bag. Beautiful.

Amazon

how i found what i love

journaling methodology

doing what you love, goals and journaling

on creating a life list

my tools:

moleskines

staedtler coloured pens

papermate flair pens (black ink)

gesso

niji watercolours

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