33 posts tagged “b&w”

Now I need to :
1. do dishes, they are Out Of Control
2. capture motion with Ruby
3. rinse and freeze some of the strawberries I bought at the market yesterday

I think that is it, I am going to go easy on myself today.

I got tagged by a new neighbor, I have not done this one before and I find myself quite bored at the moment. Haha! So here we go.

that would make it 1998, I was a few months away from celebrating my 1st year wedding anniversary. I was working m butt off at Value Village. I was generally happy then, the work was really hard, but the people I worked with were so fun. Nothing exciting I guess, just life.

a) make my brother a graduation card telling him how lucky I feel to have been able to watch him grow up and to tell him to follow his dreams because if he does not try now, he will regret it later on in life.

b) replace ink in the printer and print some pictures for my neighbors

c) make a cd of family pictures for SIL wedding 

d) catch up on my hood

e) download pictures off of my camera

black licorice scottie dogs from trader joes, fruit, bread and butter, olives, and when I am feeling bad, cinnamon  rolls or vanilla cupcakes

I would sell my house and buy an old house in a neighboring town, with a view of the water, and make sure all repairs are done to it. Pay off homes of family members, set myself up for early retirement. I don't need much, my lifestyle is nice. Nothing extravagant. Maybe travel a little in an RV with husband. After our family is taken care of, along with us, I would give the excess away. Nobody needs that much money. Nobody needs a huge house for two people. I just want to keep enough to get by easily without having to work again. Oh, and loads of neat photography stuff.

that is funny, as I have always lived in this town

7th st, pioneer, 9th ave, 8th st, 5th ave, 9th st

my first job was at burger king, I worked there for 6 years, I worked at kmart part time in the evenings for 2 and a half years (this nearly killed me) Then I worked at Value Village for 5 years and then I was a preschool teacher for 5 years. Now I am a housewife, I like this one the best.

7. this is where I am supposed to tag others , so If you are bored, have at it. It was kind of fun.

Mr. Lavenders Grandpa has 8 WWII era searchlights in hiss yard. When he got out of the service they were selling these things very cheap. He bought 8 of them and started his searchlight rental business. For grand openings, car sales, etc. Now they have small ones that fit inside of a truck bed. He now has decided to sell them. We have no idea who would buy them, any suggestions? So here are a few pictures of them I took last weekend while we wee up there.

and here is the grey.

I don't understand why Obama is being roasted for saying people in small town America are bitter, um, I live here and I am. I do not cling to guns or God, I choose my bitterness. Haha! Sometimes the truth hurts.

I like that the Pope met and prayed with a few of the victims of abuse. It seemed to help a few of them a lot, and that is really lovely. I don't know if anyone can look at any religion and not find some hidden scandal buried in the past or present. I personally do not find solace in any church, but I am glad others do. You have to find it wherever you can.

just a few thoughts this morning.
I just saw a preview for the new pixar film 'Wall-e' it looks adorable! I know, I have no kids, but hubby and I are thinking of kidnapping one to see it with. It is always better to see these types of movies with kids, hearing them laugh at the film is the best.

I also have to choose some photos that show my taste for photography class on Monday. I don't know what to choose! I figure these topics, choose one photo for each to show in class. (Nerves)
1. Nature photo (I have so many!)
2. Children (love kids!)
3. photo of some art (I think one of the statues with a halo)
4. rusty stuff
5. decay
6. abandoned building or house
7. macro style shot
8. portrait (not me)
I think I will bring less than ten. I hope that is not too many. Haha! I cannot choose just one.


now to choose some. HELP! I get overwhelmed with large choices. I take so many photos! I am terrible!

Here is my friday list of to do's
1. put laundry away
2. mop kitchen and bathroom floors
3. yoga
4. steps and arm circles while watching my show.
5. weights (I think it is working, I think my tire may be shrinking!)

I saw a photo of some shadows on a sidewalk and it reminded me of a few I have taken lately. The top one, is sideways, I left it that way because the shadow looks like a solid fence. 

I am super nervous, I start my photography class tonight. I hope I can retain all the knowledge, I hope I can keep up. I always get so nervous when I am doing something New, or on my own. I am certain I will know someone in the class, it seems I know almost everybody in my town, well the old timers anyway. It is just the fear of the unknown. I know I will be fine, but my hands are still cold and clammy, my tummy is doing flips, teeth are tightly closed. I am getting a tension headache. I get silly nervous. 

Oprah just started and said that Mariah Carey just beat Elvis' number one hit record. I have not heard her since I was in high school, she is still around? *crawls out from under rock* and yes I am changing the channel. 

I have been pacing around my house not starting anything. I need to do so much, but I have yet to wake up fully. It is almost 3 in the afternoon. I am really tired. Husband and I went to our favorite park and stomped through the woods. It was very fun and very cold. I slept so heavy last night, and wished I still was. I should take a nap, but the clothes in the dryer will be done soon, and I don't want them to wrinkle. sigh...then maybe I will take a nap.

Husband and I walked downtown to grab a slice of pizza on new years eve day. It was sunny, but chilly.
I had coffee to warm my bones, husband had a pint of Mack and Jacks. We had pizza with TONS of fresh veggies on top. Delicious! Happy Monday

Sick of seeing my mug yet? Haha. Some pictures in the back yard, a couple in the front. I had to wait until my chatty neighbor went inside after his smoke. He likes to talk and I find him slightly creepy. : ) There is something about him, I just can't put my finger on it. If it were not for the fact he has had several back surgeries and he is weak, and slow, I would fear him. I got dressed up in an old seersucker striped dress. The belt is long lost, so I used an old neck tie. I love to layer, especially since the weather is so chilly. I have my long sleeve sweater under, and under that I have a thin long sleeve shirt, and under that a tank top. Under my dresses I love to wear vintage slips, I know it was NOT the purpose long ago to let the details of the slip show, in fact it was something to be embarrassed about. I love to show a bit of lace or ruffle under the dress or skirt. And I have been obsessed with thick warm tights for as long as I can remember, preferring them to nylons I had to wear to church. My little hat/ headband I found at a thrift store, a vintage satin jacket  that has a skirt to match, too bad my waistline does not fit in it. And to top it off, nice little red shoes.  I enjoy collecting and wearing old clothes. I have SO many items, I should probably contact a vintage clothing dealer and sell some of it. Here I am, this Thursday, and I am thinking this afternoon, I MUST take a walk in the sunshine. 

I  bundled up and went for a walk yesterday
Music soft and motivating
helping my soul relax and REALLY see what was around me. Experience every curve, every sun ray, every line. It felt so good, but today it is raining once again. So here are some of the things I saw.