Analog #4

Some more from a trip into Lymm.

The photo of the bunch of flowers in the canal is my favourite.

I imagined a guy giving them to his scorned lover, who then beat him with them, and tossed them nonchalantly into the dark waters.

Ah, stories. 

The house boats were beautiful.

There was one for sale for £40,000.

I don't know if that's a good deal or not, but i wanted in!

Another couple of favourites, 

'For thirsty dogs' sign, 

and the video sign in the charity shop.

Tattoo Tuesday!

When it comes to tattoos i have a wish list as long as my arm.

It usually takes me weeks to decide on a design.

I know what i want, 

but making the choice is difficult.

Where should i get it, 

how big do i want it,

who do i want to do it etc etc.

Every so often though i get a flash of inspiration and i can decide my next tattoo in a day.

When i knew i was coming home i decided i wanted a new tattoo.

I had some money in my bank, 

why not.

Once the thought is there, it's hard to 'un-decide'!

I was sitting thinking about things i like.

All of a sudden it came to me...

cameras!

I wanted a really simple illustration of a camera on my arm...

only problem,

i already had a small tattoo there from a few years ago.

Now, i like this tattoo.

I was never intending to get a big tattoo on my right arm,

because my left arm has a semi sleeve.

But i really loved this camera idea and i wanted to be able to see it.

So the small one had to be sacrificed.

*cries*

It's ok though, can easily be put somewhere else.

I booked my appointment with an amazing upcoming female artist who has tattooed quite a few people i know.

Cherub at Skin Kandi in St.Helens. 

We had a pretty intense 5 hour session geeking out about many things including,

the song of ice and fire series,

the amazing talent that is Rachel Baldwin,

and Despicable Me.

It turned out a little different to how i initially imagined it,

because the old tattoo had to be covered properly,

but i am so in love with my new piece!

The placement of my old tattoo.

So awkward!

It's a Kate Nash song if you're wondering.

Plotting the cover up.

This was after the outline was finished.

14needle needle.

OW!

I'm really good with pain and tattoos but with being ill,

and having had 3 hours sleep due to my disastrous journey home the night before,

it was not a good day for me!

The beauty that is my new tattoo :)

It's healing at the minute.

Starting to crack in a few places because it's on my right arm,

that i use all of the time.

So annoying but hey, it's getting there.

Luckily i'm on anti-biotics for my sinuses so i think that's helping the healing!

Think i might make tattoo tuesday a regular feature,

show you guys a different tattoo each week and the story behind it...

if it has a story!

My cameras - Lomo

One of my favourite things in the world is cameras.

I love taking photos,

looking back at pictures and recalling the day,

situation,

conversation. 

I love just looking at a camera too.

I just find them really aesthetically pleasing.

[i'm coming across weird again]

You know some people collect dragon figurines,

oh, or Pogz?

Well i like to collect cameras. 

I first got introduced to lomo cameras when my boyfriend went to London a while ago.

He went to the design museum,

[i love the shop there]

And came home with a lomo fisheye camera.

I was like 'WOAH what is that!?'.

Especially when the film got developed.

I think it took me about two months before it was in my possession.

Ha, winner.   

Below are some of my lomo cameras.

The main premise of lomo photography is to point and shoot.

Suits my style of photography perfectly.

[no style at all!]

This was a christmas present a few years back.

I haven't had any film developed yet, 

i haven't really found anywhere decent to take pictures.

It's a spinner.

I know right!

See the little ring? 

Well, you grip the handle, pull the ring,

hold the camera above your head and release!

360º photo.

I have no clue where i'd get the film for this developed lol. 

Any ideas??

The old favourite.

Little fisheye.

Look at him in his fancy on trend neon jacket!

This colourful beast has 8 lenses. 

Which means 8 frames in one picture.

It is bizarre and so fun.

I also have a 120 diana that i am yet to play with properly. 

Man i suck!

I told you, i just like to look at them!

Does anyone else own any toy cameras?

I'd love to see your photos!

Sunday Summary

1.  Camera photo-shoot  2. Real english sausages!  3. The biggest face wipe i've ever used

4. Goat  5. Homemade iced coffee  6. Fancy tomato  7. Days in the park

8. Pizzaah  9. Twisted  10. Dog beast  11. Eating out  12. Froyo with heidelbeeren 

Well after a pretty on/off week weather-wise

the sun finally decided to show it's big round face!

So much so that i got me a bit of sun burn.

Ooops.

I'm getting the sunburn chills now.

Despite feeling rotton i've had a really nice weekend!

We visited Mauerpark both days,

had some frozen yogurt and bought some vinyl.

[Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, and Iron Maiden...

if you're interested]

We indulged ourselves with vegan burgers 

and an impromptu trip to Gaudy Café for lunch midweek. 

 Finally broke into the english sausage supply for a tasty fat breakfast.

[Germany only has bratwurst, or bockwurst.]

[and no bacon.]

[not cool Deutschland, not cool.]

Gobbled up fancy flowery tomatoes and made us some pizza.

I had a camera photo shoot so i can share my collection.

Yep. I'm the girl who takes pictures of pictures, 

and cameras.

I am that cool people.

The boyfriend had fun making himself a million iced coffees.

His secret, coffee ice cubes.

Shh, don't say i told. 

While he was doing this i was marvelling at the size of the new face wipes i bought.

They are HUGE!

They cover my whole face.

Amazing.

I'm trying to not use wipes all the time, 

chemicals etc,

but sometimes you just need to wipe, am i right?

>.<

I also found a new way to wear my hair.

So much fun.

I love it.

I didn't think it would hold to be honest, 

was pretty dubious.

The trick is though, twist the hair pieces first,

then twist them around each other.

Marvellous.

Oh excellent news for you hockey fans....

My bruins got through to the final woo!

Because it's the playoffs most of the guys grow beards.

Seriously, hockey players with beards.

Seriously.

And finally,

last episode of Game of Thrones tomorrow.

*sadface*

After last weeks explosive episode, 

i'm excited about how they're going to end it.

My guess is the final scene will be something to do with fire.

Series 1 ended with Dani [fire],

Series 2 ended with the white walkers [ice].

So i'm thinking fire, maybe something to do with the red god?

Bit supernatural/magic like the last two finales...

We'll see, 

very much looking forward to it.

Hope everyone has had a good week!

I'm going to see Bad Religion on thursday

so my week is already looking amazing!