Okay, so I've got a photo shoot coming up in a week or so. I'm not modeling, that would be ridiculous, lol. Ive asked my current boyfriend and another friend to model for me. I was originally doing all of this to test my new camera that was lent to me for the semester, however, the film is rather pricey and I won't be able to buy it just yet, so I'm going to have to use my digital. All of this is rather new to me, I've never had people who will pose for my pictures before, and it's rather exciting. I'm going somewhat for a new-age streamline james bonish theme or feeling to it. And everything else will just have to be strait from inspiration. I do wish I could get more people who would model for me, however, I don't pay people for this kind of thing, and my friends aren't usually up for this kind of thing. I actually count myself lucky that I've got Wayne and Zack doing this for me. I'll post the pics when I've got them loaded to my computer, they will all be B&W. Any comments?

Ryan

While looking for books on herbal medicine on the 4th floor of the library, I was angry because the only books on the VCU campus that were on herbal medicine (the others are all on the MCV campus a mile away) are in the QK 99 section, however, when I went looking for them, then section stops at QK98 and then immediatly goes to QL, it was odd. All the other books offered were plant chemistry and biology, none the interested me, then i looked around, and i found a FEW random titles that caught my attention, and then i got into the elevator to the first floor, and then i looked at the call number of the books i was holding, though they werent the titles i wanted, they said "QK 99" How weird..... someone scattered them before I got there then made it appear like the section didn't exist.

Out in the frost of the winter night,
While the street lights shine down on my face as I walk,
The only though that goes through my mind,
Is what really brought me here…..

It was all those time as a kid when I played hide and go seek,
It was every time I looked at someone attractive and blushed,
It was every time I washed my face, combed my hair, and brushed my teeth,
It was all the times I cried when I was sad,
It was all the times I stood for a picture,
It was every time I stared off into the distance,
It was every tie I fell asleep, and woke up,
It was every time I told someone, “I love you.”
It was every time I got that little tingly feeling in the pit of my stomach,
It was every time I enjoyed or hated the taste of food,
It was all the times I felt life was unfair only for me,
It was every second that I spent gazing at the ceiling, lost in thought,
It was all the time I’ve ever spent playing video games,
It was every time I got my hopes up only to be let down,
It was every time I was entranced in a kiss,
It was every time I sat on a windowsill and looked out upon the street below,
It was every second I spent worrying about something,
It was every time I enjoyed a warm hug from a friend,
It was all the times I belt betrayed by a friend,
It was every time I felt searing pain throughout by body,
It was every time I got to lay in bed all nice and comfy for long hours,
It was every time I went to work and returned home,
It was every time I changed my favorite color,
It was all those times I waited for something special to happen,
It was every time someone else’s eyes met mine,
It was every time I got up early to watch cartoons,
It was all the times I went to the doctor,

Everything has brought me to this moment. And through it all… I just feel kind empty inside while standing out here, staring at the full white moon. Because it’s cold, and this is one of those times, where I feel alone.

......Is just like Who's likne is it anyway.....

First star is Hayden Deck,
Then omg, it's Ryan West,
And watch out, it's that kid, Larry,
And here's our special guest star, always someone sitting in seat number 4!!!!!!!

Maiking bracelets for my very few choice friends has been fun, but what has been better is seeing the reactions on their faces. I love that.....