This journal has turned into a place for photos and little else. I talk plenty in everyday life, but I haven't felt the need to reiterate here. I've always journaled in some form or the other, but with access to various social media platforms, I have so many ways to have my voice heard or … Continue reading april flowers
flowers
one word photo challenge: magenta
I'm participating in my sister's One Word Photo Challenge. This week the word is magenta. I plan to post one DSLR photo and one instagram picture for each challenge. Those flowers look much more magenta in real life, I promise. If you'd like to participate, get more information here.
so it goes
I feel like I can't keep up. Shifting from a 25 hour, daytime work week to a 40 hour evening shift had a greater impact on the flow of my life than I anticipated (though I guess I wasn't analyzing it that much - I just went for it). I like my new work environment, … Continue reading so it goes
mother’s day
good morning
Picked up a bouquet of white and yellow mums and a box of chocolate croissants from Trader Joe's on Friday. Enjoying them both - and the light streaming in from our wood-framed window - this morning. The first week of 2013 was wonderful and the second one is off to a good start.
autumn light
I took a short walk yesterday evening to enjoy the crisp air and setting sun. I felt a bit crazy walking more after being on my feet all morning and having to hike back to my car by the least efficient route due to the Dalai Lama's visit, but I'm glad I got out for … Continue reading autumn light
the neighborhood
I decided to take a walk around my new neighborhood to get a sense of the community. Since most of the homes in this area were built in the 1960s, most of our neighbors are elderly; at least, I assume they've lived in the same home for 50 years. It's a pleasant change to live … Continue reading the neighborhood