Day 42/365

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I'm having LOTS of feelings about the weather... good AND not so good.

Day 41/365

41/365, originally uploaded by Monybean.

I have reached many conclusions today...

Day 40/365

40/365, originally uploaded by Monybean.

I took several shots this morning before work... This last minute shot, after making it through work, pretty much sums up my day! Out of focus, afraid of stopping for fear of not being able to locate the energy to get moving again.

Day 39/365

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I am hoping this hint of color means its really spring, and mother nature isn't just kiddin'

Day 38/365

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Good food and good company...

Day 37/365

During my "Eggventure" this morning several things occurred to me. First I am really  needing to get me some new pots and pans. Not that I used them a whole lot for cooking, but if I'm going to take pictures of them... (Yeah I'm domestically challenged) Second I think I have lost my ever lovin' mind, up at 6am taking pictures of EGGS! and Thirdly a mouse has been hanging out in my cupboard. GREAT! I'm thinking to myself, then I look at Julius wondering if I can teach him to hunt down mice).

Day 36/365

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Hells Bells.

Day 35/365

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I don't know which was more fun, watching Max and Julius play on the slide, or watch Max watch Julius play on the slide ;)

Day 34/365

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I HEART my NikoN and I really love that I finally figured out how to put it in Black and White mode = ). I kept looking 'n looking at the manual...

The world is black and white after all!! ; )

Day 33/365

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There are days that start out with a bang and your left sliding into home... There are days when you need to put forth even MORE effort to find center, to find a ""sliver of calm" (this can all happen in the same day of course).

Pour yourself a glass of wine and a bath ;) cause that just might be what ya need!

Day 32/365

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Dog washed - Check. Bathroom spic and span because when I wash Julius, he shakes and water goes EVERYWHERE (everywhere)! = )

Day 31/365

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My little adventure with my camera has been fun and therapeutic. Having a camera in my hand daily is causing me to slow down, focus, look at the lighting, and focus some more (too bad my shots are still blurry). I have been reading how to better my mad skills, learning the “photography triangle“, trying to capture not only what I see but HOW I see it. I’ve viewed my world in image and song for as long as I can remember. Here lately, I’m realizing that life isn’t “black and white” or always in perfect “focus” …BUT there is always a melody.

Day 30/365

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A day when I had to really search for blue skies, but I'm glad I did.

Day 29/365

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This was the highlight of the day! I took some other shots but this was my favorite, blurry and all!

Day 28/365

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Happy St. Paddy's Day!

Day 27/365

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You feeling lucky??

Day 26/365

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There was a time in my life when I would buy treats (of ANY kind) and they would not last through the night.... I had to laugh this morning when I seen the last one standing. My grandson LOVES "cake" poking his little finger in the frosting and then uncontrollably saying "mmmmmm" as his little eyebrows go up a notch!

Day 25/365

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Under Lock and Key... makes you wonder huh?

Day 24/365

My Photo Walk...

1. Self Portrait with a Blurred background

2. Lots of depth  f/16

3. Tell a story f/8 (LMAO)

4. Stop Action.

5. Reflected

6. Up close and personal

7. Green

8. One word

9. Lucky - when I took this shot lots of things came to mind. Lucky we have options, lucky for progress, lucky to be able to change lanes, Lucky to have transportation evolve, Lucky to not see a moving train while taking this picture ;)

Day 23/365

I wonder why I fight it? Seriously, lists are good, it keeps you focused… one should be focused right?!?! Then why… I ran across this amazing lady’s sight and it has the MOST Inspiring list… I think to myself, self, we need to make a list! I’m talking to the same self that makes a grocery list and leaves it at home, and then either pats myself on the  back  because I purchased all the things and some things I had forgot to add to that list when I was writing it! OR kick myself for not bringing the list  because I forgot some IMPORTANT things on that list (the one I left at home) which means another trip to the store… the silly games I play! There are the lists I want and need to write… the ones I tell myself  “you should really write this down” as I “close my eyes” to the pen and paper I know are handy. I tell my list fighting self “it shouldn’t be this hard”! I make amazing lists for other people and even have feelings about when they don’t use the fabulous list I made to “help” them out and lighten their load… how’s that for complicated?!?! So I asked the best list maker I know... The reason why she writes her list is for a since of accomplishment when she checks them off. Her opinion on fighting the process is three words Two of which I have now forgotten but the one word I DO remember is procrastination. I have heard that word before and really don’t like how it fits! lol

Day 22/365

A few weeks ago I bought a book about "Clearing Your Clutter" and it has really helped me look at the world I have created for myself in a whole new way. A dear friend of mine turned me onto a website that has helped me with many facets of my life and I cannot begin to thank her enough! I had a proud moment today as I cleared out another room of my little home. See I was so focused on all the things I  needed to do that I wasn't giving myself credit of what I've done. Too often we forget to talk to ourself  nicely, I know I'm guilty of this daily. People think I'm hard on others but it doesn't even begin to compare to how I am with myself.

Day 21/365

I wonder what a banana would say if it had a mouth... "Nanner Nanner" I guess ;)

Day 20/365

Light can come to you day or night, you just have to be willing to stop what your doing and look for it...

Day 19/365

Making cents of things...

Day 18/365

Catching a snow flake is easier said than done. So is a lot of other things lol (easier said than done).

Day 17/365

Gavone being his cute self!

Day 16/365

The snow is flying and the poor little black birds take a break from flight. I did attempt to get them IN flight... ANYWAY, all day I have been singing "Blackbird singin' in the dead of night, take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arise." I love The Beatles!

Day 15/365

yummy

Day 14/365

There are so many things I love about being a Grandma, this is just one...

Day 13/365

I tried to take a picture of a sad daisy, and I thought for sure I had the shot! Now that I look closer, they just look like they are smiling down ;)

Day 12/365

I believe some days you need to wear a clover on your hat, and as many colors you can muster, to make it through the day ;)