WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA

Stay at the Montage Resort:

Philip was awarded through his job a weekend stay at the resort he has been working on so diligently since August. He was an independent contractor up there (Deer Valley) and would have to drive to the mountains an hour every day. We were thankful for the job, but it was a temporary job and as of Dec. 20th we are looking for a new job. Hopefully a much closer one! They had a dart wall down in their pub and we ordered chicken pot pie and barbecue chicken pizza that was absolutely expensive and delicious. Then for desert we had the largest root beer floats ever! They also had a bowling alley in which we paid $55 per hour. This place is absolutely insane. I cannot believe that people live like this. Our dinner at the Apex restaurant was over $100 each time, and we ran up a bill for the entire stay over $3000. We were so lucky and blessed to have been able to stay here! It was in good timing because it was right before my stressful finals week! Playing in the snow. I love these photos of Philip. I think he looks like a stud. :) That's the new jacket I bought him for Christmas and gave it to him early so we could look fancy.

Halloween: Helping Philip at Work

We did a 10 hour work-day each at Philip's job on Saturday before Halloween to make some extra money. Face-plates galore--these rooms are huge! We were greeted at the end of the day with a beautiful snow! 

Philip's Birthday included his favorite meal and a  BYU football game.

Then, we went to a Utah football game---tickets I got for being a student! Now I'm starting to feel some loyalty. I haven't really felt that excited about this Alma Matter's sports because I'm still attached to U of I. There were so many great memories and I really felt a part of the excitement there. Of course we were very lucky to be a part of the riots of the Finals in Basketball, and were able to break into our Football stadium and do cartwheels... :) Good memories Jessie and Phil Street.

They won vs. BYU, and rushed the field. This is when I could sympathize with BYU. I really think I will cheer for them in the future. Their teammates and fans are so much more polite and encouraging. I'll also be supporting Philip's all-time favorite team, so I suppose that is alright.

CHRISTMAS CARD 2010

They are a bit late, but here are our Christmas cards! Merry Christmas!

I am trying my hand in a little graphic design, so let me know if you need anything done!

HEALTH EGO FIRM

 

This is a little video and photo shoot we did for our Professional Practice Class. We had to explain where we wanted to go in architecture by emphasizing where we didn't want to be. And for the record, I don't want to be Frank Gehry, and question anyone who does. However, he is the most extreme case I thought of on the spot! :) Enjoy!

ALMOST ARCHITECTURE

 A Day in the Life of a University of Utah Student....Friday I had the privilege of walking through the construction site of the CITY CREEK PROJECT with 14 architecture and city planning students. We saw the multi-million dollar parking deck which inhabits an entire block underground. We also were guided through the condos to get a beautiful view of the city and the ongoing project below.

After returning to school, the student I TA for had a final project review, so I walked around trying to hear them present while Philip was asked to be a juror for one of the sections. I'm having so much fun being involved, I hardly want to graduate!

A older missionary couple who has been serving in our church for the last 2 years are leaving and I was asked to do a sketch for a thank you gift. I sketched our church - a modernized model of an former baptist church - is a similar reflection of the inner-city member that attend. A very unique, yet well loved bunch. It gave me a chance to be outside for a while and truly enjoy the nature of detail. I always credit my dad for that hobby. And, I was immediately blessed, as I found a free ergonomic chair on the side of the road for studio! No more sitting on a stool!

SHADOW PRAISE

In Praise of Shadow by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki is a book implying the ideals of the national Japanese character. The subtle life lived in shadow by the traditional Japanese has forever changed my perspective on the decay of material and the western push for science without design. It poses this unique questions: What would it be like if the Japanese were the first to design the toilet? Would it be made of wood so that with every use the splinters and rot would make you aware of that distinct experience? Would it place your feet in grass and draw your eyes toward a beautiful landscape? Is our world being designed and built for a much younger, faster generation without consideration for the elderly? Is there as much appreciation for handmade material and imperfection, especially when observed under the brightest fluorescent light?