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Aly

Look for me with the sun bright sparrow, I will come on the breath of the wind.

About Me



You should know about me:* I am fiercely loyal. If you hurt me or someone I love, it will take a lot to get back in my good graces.* I hate talking on the phone. I do just about anything I can to avoid it. Shoot me an e-mail.* I love to bake and cook. If I have the opportunity to do either of those things for you, I will.* I am madly in love with my husband, but I don't try to convince anyone that we're perfect. We work every day to build a strong marriage, and it has been wonderful so far.* I have a very strong spiritual side, though I haven't found exactly where my beliefs "fit" in organized religion. All I know is I am thankful for all the blessings in my life and thank God for them.* I am a professional photographer who loves her career. Don't be surprised, though, if I show up at an event with my point-and-shoot camera. Sometimes a girl needs a break.

My Interests

I love to cook! I do it whenever I have a free night to dedicate to a new recipe and lots of time in the kitchen. Luckily my husband thinks I'm a great cook, and is willing to eat whatever I put in front of him. ;) I have a deep passion for feminism and women's studies, and this is integrated in every facet of my life. I love taking walks(Greenlake is a favorite) and can't wait until Ben and I have a French Bulldog to walk! I treasure my sleep, and take a bath every single night. As you can tell, I value my relaxation time! I'm not a Mom yet, so I figure I better make the best of it. I have an amazing network of girlfriends, who are each very different and make me a better person in their own way. Ben and I are very family-oriented, and love spending time with my family here in Seattle, and his family down in Vancouver, WA. Now if only we could get everyone in one city! That'd be ideal! P?

I'd like to meet:

Old friends that I haven't talked to in a while. People in my life who I didn't know have a myspace. You know, the usual.

Music:

* Sufjan Stevens * The Long Winters * The Decemberists * Old 97's * The Shins * Fiona Apple * Lori McKenna * I will also admit that I absolutely adore Kelly Clarkson and Justin Timberlake. I know, wtf?

Movies:

* Garden State * Lost in Translation * Into the Wild * À la folie... pas du tout * You've Got Mail

Television:

* Scrubs * The Office * Brothers and Sisters * Make Me a Supermodel * Barefoot Contessa * Everyday Food * America's Test Kitchen * America's Next Top Model

Books:

* The best book I've ever read (and I mean EVER) was the Time Traveler's Wife. How does Todd know me well enough to give me that book? He just does. * My Sister's Keeper

Heroes:

* My husband. Never in my life have I met someone so full of patience and grace. Not to mention brains!! * The Dalai Lama * Henri Cartier Bresson

My Blog

Wow Wow Wow

Have you seen this yet? If not, put it on your to-do list, now. This was truly the best film experience I've had in years. It's rare that I am so moved by a film, and this one shook me to the core....
Posted by Aly on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:41:00 PST

two.

Two years ago today, it poured down rain.Two years ago today, I drank champagne at 10am.Two years ago today, I wore silk dupioni and carried peonies.Two years ago today, I married a fantastically hand...
Posted by Aly on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:31:00 PST

New Blog!

La Luz Photography now has its very own blog! Stop by to see photos from recent shoots (maybe you'll see yourself!) and read up on La Luz's current happenings and news. http://laluzphoto.blogspot.co...
Posted by Aly on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 06:08:00 PST

Just so you know, again.

Things Aly loves, part deux:Having the day offDining outWaking up inspired When TiVo records something I really wanted to watch but forgot to set upAmerica's Test Kitchen and pretty much every other c...
Posted by Aly on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 09:12:00 PST

Just so you know.

Things Aly LovesThe sensuous shape of pearsRain on the windshield or bedroom windowGood lightWaking up so comfortable you can..t imagine movingMaking dinner for my girlfriendsThe sound of Ben whistlin...
Posted by Aly on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 06:25:00 PST

Oh. My. Sufjan.

Last night  I had the distinct pleasure of witnessing the most powerful and moving concert of my 25 years. Sufjan at the Paramount was a joy unlike any other.  I cried my way through the fir...
Posted by Aly on Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:03:00 PST

Gasp! A blog that isn't a survey!

So Mon was in town this weekend. Last night I had her, Jules, Ren & Tiff over for dinner. I just have to say, I have the best girlfriends in the world!! We sat around, got drunk on Pearl Pomegranat...
Posted by Aly on Sun, 04 Jun 2006 12:36:00 PST