It's been too long...

Hello friends. I apologize for the completely ridiculous delay in getting on here! wow. I've been pretty busy, as we all are, and have also been lazy (now doesn't that make sense?!) - so there we go! :) 

I hope you are all doing great and are enjoying preparing for the holidays! Yahoo! Thanksgiving is one week away, can you believe it? 

Halloween in your twenties...

Hello friends and hello Friday!

I like watching scary movies...in the day time, with company and/or my dogs, while I'm also doing something else and am a bit distracted. I look forward to the month of October when you can randomly find a scary movie on several channels throughout the day; however, see first sentence.
The SciFi channel has done the '31 days of Halloween' series this month, and ABC Family has done the 13 Nights of Halloween...
Most are cheesy anyway, but some are down right wrong in a deliciously creepy way. BUT it's only one month out of the year so I think it's okay to get a little freaky and weird. And we all need to get scared stupid once in a while.

A Dog named Faith

Good Morning All!
I'm in a particular great mood this morning because my co-worker is picking up pumpkin spice lattes to kick the morning off. YES!

Anyways, for those of you who haven't seen this 'story' yet (or even if you have, it's worth reading again), this is a forward I received long ago and it still touches my heart! I wanted to share it with you because the message is so special and very real.
With the holiday season approaching, it's a good time to sit back and ask ourselves what really means the most to us. Is it that 50" HD flat screen TV? Our iphones, ipad, ipod, (should I keep going?)? It is a $40 bottle of wine or $12 cocktail at that fancy restaurant?

I doubt it.

Written by a 90 year old woman...

Some life lessons to ponder from a wise one...

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
10. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
11. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
12. Don't compare you life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
13. If a relationship has to be secret, you shouldn't be in it.
14. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. 
15. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
16. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
17. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
18. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no on else.
19. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
20. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
21. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
22. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
23. The most important sex organ is the brain.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Always choose life.
27. Forgive everyone everything.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
31. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
32. Believe in miracles.
33. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
34. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
35. Your children get only one childhood.
36. All that truly matters in the end is that you love.
37. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
38. If we all threw out problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
39. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
40. The best is yet to come...
41. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.
42. Yield.
43. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. 

I hope you have a wild Tuesday! it's a beautiful, crispy day here in the AK!

Heartley Danielle

Sometimes you make friends when you're young that you never lose touch with.

Sometimes you make the best of friends later on in life. 

Sometimes you lose touch with those you used to be very close with.

All of the above, I'm sure, make up chapters in all of our lives.

Challenge #8 / A bad habit

According to ehow.com, drinking a glass-maybe two-of red wine a day is healthy. It helps with memory, bone health and weight control, and may even prevent some kinds of cancer. It's also a calming drink for some and possesses other health benefits such as improved circulation and relaxation.


So what was I thinking....a bad habit? pshhhht...more like one of the many steps I take toward a better, healthier life! ; ) smiles to all my fellow wine-o's...and I say that oh so affectionately. Happy Tuesday my friends.

Jake & Tara Engagement Shoot Final Installment!

Okay ladies & gents, I finally got ALL of the photos edited and am happy with them. I have a problem when editing though...I go overboard. I'd like to hear what you think about these shots. In some cases there are several versions of the same photo; I'd like to know if the editing I chose to do works...or which version is the best. Help me to improve! I appreciate it.
Again, what a beautiful couple they are and I was honored to be able to do their engagement photos!
Wahooo! TGIF ! : )

100 Days until Christmas

100 days from now we will wake up with a gleam in our eye, warmth in our heart, and a trail of cookie crumbs down the stairs from ol' Santy Clause.
If you are like me, every year you silently vow that you will be more prepared for the holiday season. And that's coming from someone whose a bit anal! This year is no different and I am ready to start my preparations.........

We've got 100 days until the big one. And several occasions before then that will demand our attention!

I am a list person, as far as I can remember, I always have been. I like sticky notes A LOT.
I've already started making my lists for the upcoming holiday events. My Thanksgiving dinner/day list is well underway...which will be modified several times in the next couple of months. I absolutely LOVE Thanksgiving - the atmosphere, the decor, the smells, the memories, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade most of all.

But before that even, we've got Halloween.

Holidays in your twenties bring a whole new level of expectations, I think - mainly that you put on yourself. It's no longer just about dressing up and going door to door for candy while mom and dad have to put up with your sugar high, you can't just show up on Turkey Day without having spent at least half a day making the dish you now have to contribute to dinner, and now on Christmas eve...you kinda want to sleep in!
Nope, now there's that feeling that maybe its your turn to host something, anything; the fact that you have to plan everything around your J-O-B, 'Christmas break' is no longer weeks long, and there's the added stress of budgeting. Wasn't it just too easy when we were younger!?
Easy, yes. Exciting, definitely. At least we can keep one of the two in the mix.
A lot of our family members live in different towns now, so it's getting harder to get everyone together for these events. Celebrating early is always an option! We can basically come up with any excuse for a party in my family. Oh, what's that you say, Halloween is in 5 weeks, better have a pre-all-hallows-eve get together!
We have managed nicely the past few years, and it's awesome to have us all in the same state finally! With my sisters and I working our way through college the past 10 years combined or so, it seemed like one of all was always gone. All of us finally living in the same city again...now that's exciting! What are your plans for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas? Are you hosting parties, are you attending parties, are you avoiding all of it at any cost??

My mom was and is a very artistic, artsy crafty kind of gal - and growing up we were always making things and decorating the house and I love her for exposing us to that! I also appreciate my dad for amusing us four gals year after year, saying "oooh" "ahhhh" "nice" "looks good" "can I have some egg nog?"
All three of us sisters still enjoy decorating our houses and dare I say go overboard sometimes?? (is that possible?)
I feel sorry for our husbands sometimes, although I think they secretly enjoy setting up the tree we just spent $100 on and took two hours picking out, and then finding pine needles the next four weeks in places that just aren't right. Who am I kidding, they love us, and therefore they do what we ask them to (so that we will feel inclined to let them watch football all hours of every Sunday and Monday for the next five months.) So, I take it back, I don't feel sorry for them. In fact, they are lucky that they have such enthusiastic wives/girlfriends who make the holiday season fun and enjoyable! and LET THEM watch football! right?! :)
Okay, that's a bit much. We like watching football too. In fact, decorating for the holidays wouldn't be the same without the game on in the background. <Insert husband's comment here> such as "See, you should actually be thanking ME!"
puuuuulease.
ANYways...
So the countdown has begun....'but it's only mid-September' you say... well I say, this beautiful, wonderful time of year will only last a few months! Because realistically, if you try listening to Christmas music in January, you start getting weird looks.

And, if you haven't noticed, there is everything from Fall/Halloween to Christmas up in the stores right now...so I'm not the only one off my rocker.
We've got 100 days. 100 days to prepare, to enjoy this magical season, to bounce from one awesome holiday to the next, to stress out a little bit for good reason, and best of all we've got several things to celebrate and excuses to get together! So start making those lists and get into the spirit!

*Oh, PS...I started writing this yesterday, so...99 days! And the photos posted are from years past...
Thanks for reading! Have a wonderful weekend!

Lovin Fall

These were taken out at Hatcher's Pass when my friend Kelsey & I went blueberry picking last week. The fall colors were definitely out in full force! What a beautiful evening it ended up being, and what an awesome view! Love love love this time of year...

This week...

Thank goodness this week was a short week because I'm not sure I would have lasted one more day! It's been a busy and productive week for us ~ my friend Kelsey and I went to Hatcher's Pass and picked some blueberries after work on Monday. By the time we got out of town and to our parking spot it was almost 7:00 p.m. We got on our bikes and rode another 15-20 minutes, then finally came upon some berries. At 8:45 we were running out of daylight and we decided to head back. We didn't get as many berries as we'd hoped for -but we left with more than we went there with so... Success! We got home around 10:30 p.m. It was a long day but great to spend time with my friend! 

My loot (above) 

Our spot (below)

Hubs also took Zoe hunting this week (twice)! That a girl, Zoe!

They got 8 ducks this day! Their limit!

And of course, it was my niece Emma's first birthday! So we got to join her for Moose's Tooth pizza and cupcakes! Tomorrow we will have her 'friend' birthday party at my house.

Here she is toward the end of the night thinking "I'm just about birthday'd out!"

I've been making some updates to my blog ~ a new banner, and some formatting updates...I'd love to hear what you think! I got my banner from The Cutest Blog on the Block http://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com/, then added my title to it using Photoshop. Cool stuff!

TGIF to all!

Challenge #7 / Fruit

What an awesome weekend it was. Three days is the perfect amount for a weekend. Enough "doing" time, and enough time for recovery. Below is my photo for challenge #7 - fruit. I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday and enjoy the simple things**

“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” 

~Cynthia Ozick

Pumpkin Spice

Yes, the leaves changing and falling...the drop in temp...the increasing darkness on an Alaskan evening (morning, night, all day...) means all system's are go for Fall.
However, the real indicator, the drop of a hat, wam bam thank you mam, ready or not FALL IS HERE there's no turning back, hold on to your britches, mark of Fall is the return of the greatest flavor known to man: pumpkin spice.

Challenge #6 / From a low angle

Good Morning!

It's Saturday! What a wonderful day of the week. Quite possibly the best.

My lovely pups got me up at 6:30. I have a love/hate relationship with getting up early on Saturdays. Was bummed when I looked at the clock, but now that it's only 9 am I feel like I've accomplished lots! Niiiiice.

It was CHILLY this morning. After getting me up and insisting she needed to go outside, Zoe stepped outside and I could tell by the look on her face she was thinking "hell no. too cold" and came back in. Now they are napping - GO FIGURE.

There's football on upstairs so every once in a while I hear a whistle. I'm down here with some jazzy tunes taking up my background while working on photos. Time to re-heat my coffee. Anxiously awaiting my parent's and sisters' return from Cali. so I can pick them up this evening! 

What else is in store for today.... hmmmm....

Jake & Tara Engagement Shoot

 Dear Jake & Tara:
Could you be a more gorgeous couple? Go ahead and try. I dare you!

Seriously...It was such an honor to shoot my friends' engagement photos a couple weeks ago. I enjoyed witnessing that there is still real, genuine, true, heart pounding love out there. It's especially great knowing that your friends are going to have a beautiful life, side by side. J&T are a pretty special couple. You can see it when they look in each other's eyes - as cliche as that may sound. I appreciate them being so open to trying anything I asked them to and hope they had as much fun as I did! And of course, it was fun having their fur-kid Rocky join in! :)

Challenge #5 / From a high angle

A couple of weeks ago I had my little sister and my mom help me pick enough watermelon berries to make jam. Picking watermelon berries is a tradition for me - I usually just snack on them but no autumn would be complete without picking some 'snot berries!'

Although my dad kept smack talkin' that we weren't going to find enough to make anything from them, don't worry - we did. Instead of jam, however, I decided to make syrup. It was the first time I'd made it, and it was quite easy - and thankfully mom had all the supplies and ingredients...and I'd brought my sugar container from home, knowing I was going be doing this...it came home empty so let's just say there's a tad bit of zing in this stuff. 

We found 8 cups of berries, and I can safely say I ate almost a cup full before they made it to the boiling pot. Juicy! Below is about a third of the syrup we came away with. I tasted it by itself and it was kinda earthy and sweet. I'm thinking on waffles or drizzled over vanilla ice cream. 

I used my wide angle lens for this shot, and was standing on a chair leaning over the table. See the little white seeds floating on top? Mom says we should've folded the cheese cloth once more...I say it adds character! 

It's great to be home after a 5-day vacation to see family in Turlock, CA and Reno, NV. Will post some more photos from that trip soon. I hope you have a wonderful evening - the weekend is almost here!

During my recent vacation to California and Nevada, I tried In-N-Out for the first time. Oh my G. That is all.

Here pishy pishy...

I haven't had much computer time the last few days because little sis has been in town - but that's okay! I haven't uploaded my last couple of photos for my 30-day challenge...and I'm going on vacation tomorrow so I might be taking a hiatus from the blog for like a week or so as well! So, I think it will end up being more like a 40-50 day challenge. :) So it goes! 

Hubs should be home this afternoon after a long stint at work, my little sister found housing for this fall, school starts up next week, work is good...today will be a good day.

 Last weekend Dad and I smoked some salmon in the Big Chief then canned it...do you know how good that tastes in the dead of winter when all you can do is dream about fish and summer ?? oh SO good.

Happy Wednesday to you ~ happy Friday to me! ** Hope it's wonderful.

Dogs

When my first pup died, my friend sent me a bouquet of flowers with a simple, sweet note: A quote which read "A good dog comes, enriches our lives, and leaves us better than before. It's sad that they have to leave so soon." 
I had kept the note and put it in my desk drawer at work. I found it the other day and although it temporarily made me sad, it also made me realize how strong we are capable of being. As individuals, we face many obstacles in life. We make many many decisions every single day that affect our lives. Simple decisions some of them... daunting decisions others. Sometimes our world seems to come crashing down on us, and we are forced to charge through. It's not always easy, in fact hardly is it ever easy. But it's a part of life, and it shapes us. Our many accomplishments, our many hardships, our losses and our gains. All of these twists and turns and stops and starts along life's path are going to continue - it's up to us to deal with them in a positive way. Back to dogs. Since I am not a mother yet, I'm still in dog mode - and I love it. My family has had many dogs in our lifetime - too many to remember actually...but my first pup, the first pup I picked out and I paid for and I cared for all by myself - was Luka. He was a miniature Australian shepherd - but not so mini, and looked more like a weasel than anything. He was my little man and became a part of the family. I'd like to point out right now that if you're not a dog person then you may as well quit reading. :)
For almost three years Luka was by my side constantly. When he got hit, I truly felt as though I'd lost a family member. Every day tasks weren't the same - because he wasn't by my side. It took a long long time to realize he wasn't coming back and I had to wake up and smell the coffee and move on. I was able to so, knowing that Luka had the best life he could have had and I couldn't have loved him more. I still get sad thinking about him, but am thankful that we were brought together for that short time. I learned a lot when I had him. And like the quote says, he did enrich our lives and leave us better than before. I could not imagine losing a child - and understand why that is a parent's biggest fear. Parent's who have lost children are the strongest people in the world.
(I also realize I'm sounding pretty possessive in this post so far, mine, me, I - when really it was mine and my then-boyfriend/fiance, now husband's dog...)
Fast forward a year and half.
I (WE) now have a black lab and another miniature aussie. They are both almost two years old. They are a handful and they run my life. I wouldn't trade them for anything. I realize that my life will take many turns in the next phase - building a family, a home, a career... but for now I will enjoy my routine...
Wake up to doggie on my head, shower with doggie sleeping on bath mat, up and down the stairs with pups at my feet, go home at lunch to let the dogs out, go to the dog park, watch my shows and snuggle, bed time with dogs corking off my covers.
I have dirty floors. I sweep every day, but that's the way it goes. I have every kind of pet stain remover money can buy. I don't have expensive furniture or a bunch of fragile pieces of artwork around the house. My car has seat covers in it, and those covers may or may not have lots of holes in them and mud on them. There are tennis balls, rope toys, raw hides, and the insides of stuffed animals around the yard, house, deck, and vehicles. There is dog hair EVERYWHERE - places dog hair probably shouldn't be. The paint on the outside door is scratched off. I've successfully owed half of the roommates I've had at least two pairs of shoes a piece. We've spent thousands of dollars on dogs, dog food, dog houses, dog pens, doggie plane tickets, and vet bills. And ya know what, that's okay with me.
Without them my life would be different. Better? Maybe, maybe not. Would I be different? Most likely...better? Probably not.
Don't forget how strong you are. And for all of you with pups that you love - they are lucky to have you, and vice versa. Thanks for reading.

 Jas and I in La Grande, OR hiking with Luka.

 Luka drinking out of a straw.

 Luka a few days after I got him.

 Me, Luka and Zoe not long after we got Zoe.

 Me and Luka.

 Jas and Penny. Uh Oh!

 Jas, Me, Penny and Zoe at Hatcher's Pass.

Penny and Zoe cooling off in a mud puddle this past weekend.

Challenge #4 / Something Green

Good Morning all!

It's Friday, finally.

I will be heading south for the weekend to harvest some berries and get my city girls (dogs) some beach time before it's too dang cold out. 

I have to admit, I just might be ready for fall. We're in that transitional period right now where summer is fading into autumn. I understand that all summers must come to an end...but when you live in the land of the midnight sun, I think saying goodbye is just a little bit tougher. Nights that never ended are shading into days that will become considerably short. I can smell the crisp air when I get up - it's changing out there. 

Bring it on! Why not...

The green will soon become yellows, oranges, and reds. There's termination dust on the mountains and it will only creep lower and lower.

Although, t-shirt and shorts season will still go on for another couple of months for crazy Alaskans - a hoodie is now in order, and soon gloves and hats will find their way in. We shall still try to wear shorts outside as long as possible. 

What a great summer it was - I will reminisce for just a little while - and then look forward to change.

PS - My 'something green' for this photo challenge caught my eye while thoroughly enjoying my java this a.m. In fact, it's time for a refill. 

A wonderful weekend to all!

Challenge #3 / Clouds

When mid-August rolls around in Alaska, any day that looks like this is like winning a million bucks (not quite, but you get my drift...)

My sisters, my niece, and my pups and I took a short hike along Flattop Mountain yesterday... you could tell that the colors were changing and the air was a bit more crisp than usual. 

An evening high above the city with family and a camera...life's good. 

Trying not to take it for granted...

Challenge #2 / What you wore today

This could have gone a lot of different ways.

For the first time in forever I wore a dress to work, but didn't want the evidence of that up on here.
I'm currently wearing a t-shirt that my bball coach in college gave us to wear at practice before our practice gear came, that says NO EXCUSES.
I've worn flats, crocs, and slippers so far today; two different jackets and maybe even more surprising is no socks. I love being bare foot. If I could do it all the time I would; however, my feet are always ice cold so the two concepts don't mesh so well. I'm also not supposed to be walking barefoot due to problems with my feet so don't tell my mom, please.

Consequently, I chose to take a photo of something I wear every single day. Something that when I first received it was way too large and in charge, and in fact really the first ring I'd worn in, again, forever.
It was a bit awkward the way it would slip and hang and it didn't seem natural.
None the less it was one full karat of ALL MINE. And it was and is perfect.

I also love how this shot really brings out the peach fuzz on my fingers.

How did Monday treat you?

Challenge #1 / Self-Portrait

So, here I am. 

A doctor once told me,

"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You." Okay, it was Dr. Seuss and he didn't tell me, PER SE, but I read it in a book once and that's a pretty good quote, huh?! So, my advice here is: you are the only chance you get at this life. We don't get to be someone we're not. We get one crack at this baby and that's it. Look around at your wonderful world, your amazing life and be thankful for what you've worked for and earned and what you've been blessed with - past, present, and future. Instead of dwelling on the not-so-good things, appreciate the very good things. Take em and run with em. It will never be perfect, but the possibility of it being pretty dang good is high. You are in control. Live the life you're meant to live. Be happy. 

I started this 30-day photography challenge to keep me sharp and picking up my camera each day. Also, it's kind've fun to have "assignments" to keep things new and interesting. Sometimes it's good to be told what to do ~ and to use your mind and creativity to decide what it means to you. 

**I did a friend's engagement shoot last night and am working on those photos so stay tuned! 

I guess it was kind've a typical Sunday, really. How was yours?

30-day challenge

Look what I found! I'm excited. Should I start today???

Whose with me?

August and Fireweed

It's a beautiful time of year in the AK.

The fireweed are taller than I am. 

Unproductive pleasures.

 Doing what you love is complicated. 

I wish I could say that I wrote the essays below - but alas, I did not. I found them online and pulled my favorite excerpts from them. They are both quite real and quite inspiring and gave me something to think about...so it goes...

Make it a double.

Something I've learned.

How you can tell she's from Alaska...

She wears XTRATUF's, and she means it.

THE BIG DAY ~ Pete & Susan Olson

Finally! photos posted from the B-E-A-utiful wedding I shot last month. Susan and Pete were electric that day, and as you can see they are a seriously cute couple and have no reservations about showing their love for one another. A big thank you to both of them for the opportunity to shoot their big day! Also a big thank you to my sister who assisted me during this shoot! She is awesome and her pictures are amazing. Having the both of us there allowed each of us to be in different places at different times and focus on different things. It also meant that S&P had about 3,000+ photos of the event when all was said and done =) PLEASE check out her blog to fill in the gaps on what you're missing here (the guys, decor details, wide angle stuff, etc.) http://tashamarieboinphotography.blogspot.com/

Thanks for looking! Happy Thursday!

The soundtrack to my youth

Some of you might lift a brow at my choice in tunes. Not because they're bad - because they are the opposite of that...! But because I'm kinda old school. I actually really enjoy MOST genres. Depending on the mood I could chill to jazz, get pumped with some hip hop, clean house to some coffee shop tunes, nod my head to some rock and roll. or plug away at work to some oldies. Whatever your fancy, I'm sure you'd agree that music just makes it better (insert whatever you want into "it.")

"I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me."


"I wish I didn't work so hard."


"I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings."


"I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends."


"I wish that I had let myself be happier."


My friend posted an article on Facebook in which these were the top five regrets people make on their deathbed.

Let's change that. Starting today.**

July in Alaska

For most of us crazy Alaskans July means fishing. 

Summa' time as seen through my iphone

Sometimes it's good to just kick back and take a break. We live in such a go-go-go world that if we aren't always doing something, we feel like we should be. I think living in Alaska, it's easy to feel this way - especially in the summer because they are so short we try to pack as much into the sunshine (or should I say sunlight) as possible.

Kate & Owen Engagement Photos

 Kate & Owen are quite the awesome couple. It was easy to freeze some super special moments during this shoot because there were so many of them! I did these photos for them last fall but now can showcase them a little bit on here. :) I believe their wedding is coming up this month, so I wish them the very best in life and love! 

There is beauty and goodness all around us.

Our Alaskan June is almost in the books - It was a good one.

White Wedding

One of my friends/co-workers got married this past Saturday and my sister and I had the honor of photographing the wedding!

May you have *this* kind of day.

25

There are different kinds of love, as we all know.

The feelings of love for family members, for friends, for pets, for activities, etc. are not the same. You get what I mean, right? Sometimes we take those feelings and opportunities for granted. Sometimes we get too comfortable and forget what makes life worth living.

A Friday kind of Thursday

Today is my Friday. I'm heading down to Home #2 for the fifth weekend in a row, but whose keeping track. So far the summer has been jam packed with fishing, clamming, holidays, birthdays, and lots of family time. Absolutely perfect. 

This Sunday is Father's Day.

Happy Humpday. I hope it's beautiful & colorful!

Blonde Bedhead

I have a history of some serious bed head. When I was little, I didn't have much hair. A few whisps here and there but hardly enough to have bed head, I'm guessing. I can't say I really remember all that well, but if I did have it, I'm sure it was super cute back then.
By no means am I sporting a full head of thick blonde locks now-a-days either, but somehow I manage to impress.

A Perfect Moment

Really, it was.

A nice little Saturday

Hello there! Today has been a good day. My husband is working out of town for the next four or five days, and you know what they say - when the cat's away the mice will play!

Accuradio

I *really* appreciate this website. It's online radio that offers over 500 channels programmed by real people. You can type in the name of an artist and it will bring up several stations that play that artist and artists like them. You can choose by genre, personalize your own stations, save your favorites, AND it's available as an iphone app too.

Cup-A-Joe

I love coffee. I think I started drinking it when I turned 16 and realized it wasn't going to stunt my growth because I was already done growing - as much as I wished I wasn't. So, why not - it kinda seemed cool to carry around one of those white paper cups with the sleeve on it, too.

A Day Off

Monday was a day off for me, which is why I had a 3-day weekend at Home #2. Every summer I take a few "clam digging sick days." My boss thinks it's cool - as long as I bring in clam dip at some point.

Smokin'

No, not cigarettes, and not doobies.

Softball

Ya know what - thank goodness for sports.

Hello Web Log World

I actually had to look up what 'blog' meant (yes, maybe I DO need to get out more.) For those of you like me,  turns out it means web log - how creative! :) Now that we've gotten that out of the way...