STILL LIFE

While I'm at it, here's a couple of the animated versions of my roadkill drawings from last year, as requested.

I found the whole idea very amusing, because
generally speaking, dead things don't move.

Attempt #1.

Attempt #4.

I was super pissed off that the end of that last one got cut off. Something screwed up at the end of the DVD being burnt, and I didn't have time to go back and re-do it.

WAITING FOR THE PAINT TO DRY.

Found this in the depths of my photo folders just now. I took it of the crowd at one of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's free concerts earlier this year with Geetha, Jennifer et al. Unedited.



Yep, that was pretty pointless.
"Found this spoon, sir!"
"Well done, Sergeant!"

JUST DANCE

So ah, just got a program off the internet that rips DVDs and so I thought I'd put up the full birthday video that Karina and I made for Min-Yee's 18th last year as requested by a couple of people.
Ok so it's not really the FULL video, its just the main section. Intro message, back-end birthday messages and outtakes have not been included because I had to reduce the file size significantly, as you will see shortly.

I think this would have to be THE WORST quality I've seen in an online clip EVER. So many lost frames, so many glitches, and if it plays the same as on my computer, the sound is slightly out of sync with the visuals. I promise the whole thing matched up perfectly in the original - Karina can vouch for that. *sigh*

Such a shame.

Apologies.




(Yep! just checked it, it's about 1.5 seconds out of sync by the time it reaches the end. Terrible.)

FRIDAY NIGHT REPORT

Hi there.

Just reporting on yet another Fun Family Friday at the Hall residence. I'll keep it brief, here are a few of the highlights from last nights game:



Conversation topic of the night: Would you rather *painful scenario a* or *painful scenario b*?

Winner: "Would you rather:
a) have your balls hacked off with a butchers
knife
or
b) have your balls grated away with a cheese
grater?"

Apparently it's a no-brainer, butchers knife hands-down.
"IT'S A FUCKING CHEESE GRATER!!"



In other news, Charlie has been voted greatest dog in the world.



Congratulations, Charlie.



Gimme five, man!



Victory dance.





Personal stylist.



Dashing.













*insert world cup here*

There were three in the bed...



...and the little one said...



SEE YA, SPEER!



I'm Sarah McConnell.
Thank you for watching.
Have a good night.

(last couple of photos taken by Min-Yee, and one of Charlie by Jono)

ON ANOTHER NOTE...

Notes from last Tuesday's history lecture and tutorial.

Centre is what I took from Norbert's thoroughly informative class.
Surrounding text contains a constant student commentary on the class and the given situation, as told from the perspective of the prisoner.

To be read in order from bottom to top.



Since re-reading the page, I've realised that...

You sort of had to be there I guess.

REJECTION HOTLINE

This is a small part of what came out of my 7 hour shift today.

Capitals outline my script, above brackets contain the subtext to my dialogue, below brackets reflect the thought pattern of the unsuspecting victim.



(I know, I get it.)
My sincerest apologies.

THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.

I took this series of photographs also about a month ago when I was waiting for Mr McCookie at Fed Square. Funny how all you can really see of the buildings are the illuminated logos in the evening sky.

The commercial modern-day Gods that govern our lives and light our skies.
We work for them.
We live beneath them.
Now and forever,










































Amen.

CITY DWELLINGS.

I took these photos a little over a month ago. I was in a strange mood at the time. Very much within my own head. I think it might of had something to do with my lack of direction, understanding and confidence. It was late afternoon. The lighting was amazing. I didn't want to talk to anyone so I took my camera and hung out at the corner between the VCA and ACCA. Then I went to the library and borrowed a brand new book on John Baldessari, entitled 'Pure Beauty'. (Don't be fooled, the man is NOT about pretty pictures). I now own that book.

















Turns out I managed to photograph Tom Russell's new place, a month before I even understood where it was in the world. It's the top two balconys of that building right there in between the other two, in the middle of the photograph. The ones facing the gap. See it?



It's a 5 minute walk from my studio. It's got a view that shits all over my old Richmond view. It's in the middle of the city and it's BRILLIANT. There will be photos taken from his balcony. Soon. Once he finishes exams, I'll be there.
I'll be there.