Nicole E. Leever Photo-Journal

My Grams Simply Rocks!

2010-05-06T12:03:00.001-07:00

My Grammie Rocks:

I spent Sunday with my Great Grandmother, who is 101 years old. She is quite the entertainment and inspiration for life. She was born in 1909 and remember when she was 5 years old!

Grammie has watched the world go from horse, to horse powered cars, 2 World Wars, Great Depression, Man on the Moon, Washing Machines, Computers, Internet, Airplanes etc. etc. etc..... the women is a rock star.

The best part, she's over a century old and still desires a little creative fun. After playing a beat she turned to me and said, "Hunny, that's my repertoire. (Then hitting the symbol)."

Love you Grammie!
Thank you so much for everything you have taught me and all of the encouragement over the years.

2010-04-29T15:13:00.000-07:00

Art should primarily be
for our enjoyment,
not interpretation.

Jonathan Jones said in the article "The Joy of Cubism",

…if you can relax your gaze enough and just enjoy the painting long enough, something really amazing happens: a chemistry in your process of perception produces a solid feeling of the things Picasso was looking at, that he was touching with his brain ‒ the fruit, the bottle, the newspaper, the cafe table. A place and a time swim darkly into view; the world is revealed in its majesty. And this is fun."

Happy Birthday --- Linda & Keturah

2010-04-27T21:50:00.001-07:00

It's a day early, but let's face it, I'm a crap blogger and it's now or never baby. Plus, it's already tomorrow in Thailand for one of you. Happy Birthday Linda & Keturah!

Currently Describes

2010-04-27T21:43:00.000-07:00

Have you ever hit a wall? Lost some of your creative mojo? Well, here is a type, create something that represents your current state of mind. It works wonders.

Eventually you get the pen, or brush, or camera and begin to create your story.

MAS Vox for Orange County Artists

2010-04-15T16:57:00.001-07:00

MAS Vox
[Modern Art Syndicated Voice]

To educate, inspire and galvanize a generation of young people promoting worthiness in character, confidence and integrity through cultivating creative minds.

http://www.mas-vox.com

2010-04-14T00:35:00.000-07:00

Albert Einstein said, "As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality." Nothing is perfect, no one is image of perfection, but our art work is embedded in the imperfections of our lives. "To demand perfection is to deny your ordinary (and universal) humanity, as though you would be better off without it." Our minds dream, our lives reveal... giving meaning to both.

"The Forgotten: Feed the Hungry Outreach"

2010-01-03T12:15:00.001-08:00

"The Forgotten: Feed the Hungry Outreach"

A few students got together and started off 2010 with serving their community. We were able to serve food, give hair cuts, provide showers, give a devotional and lead the group in worship. I think the best part is when everyone was able to sit down and talk to the people they were serving. It was a lot of fun serving with friends and starting off the new year on a positive note. Plus, everyone loved it and we cannot wait to go back and serve in May.

Committing to this Photo Blog!

2010-01-03T12:13:00.000-08:00

Last year I attempted to get this blog thing going, but this year I think I am ready to commit to it. At least have more than four posts. So here's to a year of photographs. My camera will be in hand most of the days this year. So...here's to hoping.

2009-09-08T16:50:00.000-07:00

College Briefing 2009: Forest Home

"Briefing! It's time for us to leave the mountain top and go home. It's time for us to work. Tell the people who Jesus is and how amazing his love is." ~Albert Tate

Worship, band: Urban Rescue

Mud Bowl with the girls!

San Fran Ghost Trip

2009-02-04T12:23:00.001-08:00

We left at 5:30am Saturday, arrived in San Fran a little before noon.

Whitney, Tomlinson and I got in a car and just headed up to San Francisco for a 2 day get away. We all decided we needed to get out of Orange County for a bit and go on a little adventure.
So, with no real plan, we pilled into a car and headed north.

We began our adventure down by the wharf, where we grabbed a bite to eat at the Pier 39 Market. I had to have a bowl of clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl…. I mean come on, it’s SF!

Chris found a store called Treasure Ireland (I know cute name, right?!). Everything in the store was from Ireland, or representing Irish culture. He found a tweed hat that was some $80, but apparently handmade in Ireland by a family that has been making the hats for more than a century.

We spent time in Golden Gate Park, which is officially one of my favorite places in the world. The park is almost 50 blocks long and is covered with trees, and hills. It really does put Central Park to shame … sorry New York.

The three of us climbed on the roof of an abandoned building and simply enjoyed the cool, salty air and our view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Good times! That moment alone was worth the 6 hour drive.

For whatever reason, I was beginning to feel really claustrophobic in the OC and getting out with two of my closest friend with no plan, other than getting away, was so refreshing.

The three musketeers exploring Golden Gate Park!
(Please note Tomlinson's outfit)

Whitney and I convinced Tomlinson to let us do a wardrobe change for us at H&M in Union Square. I am not going to lie, he looks pretty handsome. So ladies, be prepared because he should be wearing this very outfit to Crave on Thursday :-)

There is a town off the 101, where you can get garlic ice cream.... ummm not so good, but we did taste it!

I must say, California is one of the coolest places to live. There are not many places you can be at the beach one minute, the mountains the next and open farm land another. God is good!

All in all, it was a wonderful and much needed trip, for the three of us. I cannot wait to head back their soon with my small group girls!

Jeremy's Home!

2009-02-04T12:17:00.001-08:00

Soldier Boy is Home!

Jeremy returned from a 5 month tour in Iraq, serving as a fire fighter in the United States Air Force.

We are so happy he’s home safe and back in the OC for a 2 week leave.

Love you Mr. Squishy.

22nd Year

2009-02-04T11:37:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Alex!

My wonderful friend Alex celebrated her 22nd birthday Jan. 27th. I must say, she is probably one of the best people I have every met and I am so blessed to know her as a close friend.

Dinner at her house and them music/drinks (soda for me J) at the Gypsy Lounge. I was pretty impressed when Alex was laughing like crazy to Megan’s Sara Palin impressions. Good times. (Picture: Me, Alex, Megan and Oakley at the Gypsy Lounge)

Family Birthday Fun

2009-01-26T16:53:00.000-08:00

My Family celebrated my step-dads 56th birthday this past weekend and it was probably the funniest night we've had in a long time together.

My Mum bought him a chefs jacket and hat (adorable right?) for when he's cooking big extravagant meals and oh man did he have a laugh about it.

I video taped the entire thing ... sooooo good! I was laughing so hard tears were rolling down my face! Thanks P-Diddy for another good chuckle.

Patrick was joking about being Chef Linguine (Ratatouille) and being an Iron Chef. So, seeing that I take picture and do graphic design for a living.... I thought I'd make it a reality.