12 of 12: May 2010

I am really behind on this project. I've taken my photos for March and April, but I just haven't had time to put them into any sort of layout. That's one of my main plans, as soon as summer break rolls around. :) Meanwhile, here's a summary of today's 12 of 12:

(from top left):
1. Marriott beds are sinfully comfortable. They should probably be illegal.
2. The Marriott -- in particular, the Lexington Griffin Gate. Quite nice. I'm here for a staff workshop.
3. Lots of reading this morning: dropouts, academic rigor, social support, assessment. Good stuff to really get the brain working, thinking, making new connections. Love this kind of thing.
4. Rain. Lots of rain at one point, but just one rumble of thunder.
5. Qdoba for lunch: beans and rice, chicken, salsa and chips. It was my first time to eat from this chain -- we don't have one anywhere near us. It was okay, but not something I'd seek out again on my own.
6. Trying to explain to people who just don't get it why I kept taking pictures of things. "Why aren't you taking pictures of people?" "Because I don't want people in my pictures." ;)
7. On the escalator, going down to the YA section of Joseph Beth Booksellers. One of my most favorite places ever (and I do mean the YA section of that store, not just the store itself.)
8. A peek over the balcony on the way to my room at the hotel.
9. Opening my copy of Will Grayson, Will Grayson to discover that it is a SIGNED COPY? What a kickass surprise!!!
10. Packing a few things tonight so that I don't have to do much in the morning.
11. Hot chocolate and some internet time. Answer me this please: why is it that the cheap hotels have free wi-fi but in the good hotels, you have to pay for it? As much as $15.00 for 24 hours??? I just don't get it.
12. A little mindless TV-watching before bed. Something I *never* do at home.

Comments

[Elizabeth]

I'm really growing attached to this little project : ) Your question about the expensive hotels/expensive internet is one I've asked before, too. Hmph. Not that I stay in that many expensive hotels, but the handful of times I have... well, it just doesn't make sense!

[Lee Currie]

LOVE your take on your 12th :) I've been doing this project for so long my kids just hand me the camera in the morning. I think the internet costs go to pay for the marble and mirrors, other than that, I got nuttin! Enjoy your 13th :)