1. Sunset/palm trees/beach. Jake likes this option because the palm trees and sunsets remind him of his home, Las Vegas. He also likes the idea of putting up a landscape that is very different from the one we currently live in as an escape. I worry that during the gray winters I might turn into a vegetable staring at what I can't have.
2. Moon landing. This is arguably the classiest of the options we're considering. We like that's unusual, but Jake is concerned that it will clash with our Christmas decor. Considering our "Christmas decor" is a string of white lights and a white star in our window, I'm not only not concerned, I think it would be the perfect compliment.
3. Forest. This is a nice, safe option. It would likely set off the room well and be a pleasant reference to the woodsy landscape we currently live in.
4. Map. Honestly we haven't found a lot of good photo mural maps, but if we did find one we think it would be a fun way to track or travels and plot our world domination.
5. Desert. This is also a reference to Jake's American Southwest homeland. We like the bold colors and the stark shapes, but apparently so does everyone else because this wallpaper is sold out everywhere we've looked.
Keeping these arguments in mind, I encourage all readers to place their votes in AD's latest poll: "Which photo mural theme should we use to class up our living room?"
And don't just sit there thinking, "Oh, my vote won't count anyway. I'll let everybody else worry about it," or, "I've got too many things to worry about to be concerned with issues that don't directly affect me and my loved ones," or, "All the candidates disgust me and I wouldn't be able to sleep at night knowing I had given my vote to any of them."
Gentle readers, American Dresdner needs you now more than ever. Please exercise your right as an empowered user of the Information Super Highway and make your opinion known viciously and anonymously.
If you don't vote, the terrorists have won.
JEM
I have done my part to fight against the terrorists. I have exercised my inherent right as a citizen of this universe by voicing my opinion. I take pride in the fact that I have helped ensure the Michaelson Family's living space is as aesthetically pleasing as possible. :)
ReplyDeleteThe forest just looks too much like the Sacred Grove. And I think it might be weird to have a giant Sacred Grove in your living space...
ReplyDeleteI voted for map, all because I'm a map nerd.
I vote moon landing. It's very European...I think.
ReplyDelete#1 PLEASE! Number 1!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely #1 or #3. You have to have somewhere to escape those dreaded gray days, and the beach is definitely that. As for the forest scene, there's something romantically mysterious about the woods. There are plenty of other forests besides the sacred grove, and even if that picture reminds someone of it, what's wrong with that?
ReplyDeleteI don't want the terriorists to win...so I vote for the MAP. It is the most interesting option.
ReplyDeleteMegan McMurrin (pictured on my blog) and I are both moving to Leipzig this summer!
We are so excited and hope we could see you guys!
Keep up the blogging
Angie - when are you going to start a blog? I'm dying to read all the stories behind the awesome pictures on your Flickr account.
ReplyDeleteI vote the beach. The kids and I love to go to the beach and just hang out.
ReplyDeleteMelanie
Jake, every time I read your wife's hilarious posts I think, "I should start a blog." Then I realize I am not half as witty, clever, or charming as Jaz, and I'm afraid of embarrassing myself.
ReplyDeleteHowever, Steve and I have had some of the most bizzaro experiences of our lives in Shishmaref, and some of them are probably blog-worthy... Maybe if I knew I would have a couple of fans in Germany reading and writing encouraging comments...
Hello. I'm friend with Jan, you might remember us...anyway, I just want to let you know that I've decided to read your blog and I haven't looked back because it is such a delight. I also should tell you I voted for Paul Newmana earlier and I plan on voting for the map idea if you ever find one.
ReplyDeleteWowser. I actually HAD that forest mural in a room in my house in the 70s. I still remember how it felt like having a picture window perched at the edge of heaven...
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