The beginning of this month has marked a year since I moved into my loft, a far cry from the basement at my parent's house that I left behind. I absolutely love my place and am actually quite amazed at how much has continued to change month by month. It seems like when ever I have someone over they always comment on something that I've already forgotten that I altered.
I don't suppose I'll ever be done this process as I shuffle the old to make room for the new. Sometimes it's just an excuse to try something I haven't yet or to finish something that hasn't quite seemed complete. Whatever the reason, my loft has become a character all its own. Part creative escape, part treasure stash. And then there were the Christmas decorations.
With all of the friends and family that have been through in the last year I feel like my place has continued to feel more and more like a home of my own. This is the first place that I've had a kitchen to myself, a layout that I had a choice in, and all of my stuff under one roof. It seems it's been worth the wait.
In addition to a great evening spent around the fire, my Canada Day weekend in Saskatchewan was full of memorable sights and scenes. Here are a few more snapshots to show you what I mean. I think the Canadian cues are more than evident.
Sometimes seeing things differently or creating a simple narrative is all about the technical execution of that idea. It's what can make an otherwise straightforward piece seem fresh, new, and enthralling. What's more, this short was the 2011 winner of the Nokia Shorts competition and was filmed entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Splitscreen is an impressive piece all around. Congrats, JW Griffiths!
