5 Travel Photos:
Sydney, Australia (2005)
Kihei, Maui (2006)
Someplace between Vancouver and Seattle (2009)(tilt-shifted)
Waved Albatross, Galapagos Islands (2008)
Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Morocco (2007)
Friday, January 29, 2010
5 Things Friday: Travel Photos
So, since my (last?!) semester begins tomorrow and I've been a slacker-blogger lately, I've decided to try out a weekly post. 5 Things Friday. My plan/goal is to post every Friday about 5 things--each week these things will be different. Today I think I'll start out easy, with 5 of my favorite travel photos (taken by me or the guy)--well, actually, maybe not "favorite," since I have too many faves! But, here goes--in no order....
Sydney, Australia (2005)
Kihei, Maui (2006)
Someplace between Vancouver and Seattle (2009)
(tilt-shifted)
Waved Albatross, Galapagos Islands (2008)
Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Morocco (2007)
Sydney, Australia (2005)Kihei, Maui (2006)Someplace between Vancouver and Seattle (2009)(tilt-shifted)
Waved Albatross, Galapagos Islands (2008)Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Morocco (2007)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tea Wisdom:
Wisdom and reminders can come from many places. I immediately ripped this from my Yogi Tea bag and stuck it to my mirror:
Monday, January 25, 2010
The.Best.Cat.Ever.
Today is my fat furry buddy's birthday! (or the anniversary of when I adopted him)...It has been a snuggly 11 years! Me-ow!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Inquiring Minds...
...want to know what happened here? Well, 2010 has started with a bang! I've been super busy...between work and school I have little time for much else...I'm in a class right now called "Entrepreneurship and Creativity" which still has me wondering if this is a topic one can "teach." Anyway, here is a brief recap of the past month or so:
-We spent the holidays split between Chicago and Springfield, Missouri. It was fabulous. Oh, How I'd missed pizza at Gino's East.
-We hung with Gogol Bordello for New Year's Eve in Charlottesville, Virginia. The band was staying at the same hotel we were. The show was awesome even despite the fact that I leaned on a door mid-show and next thing I knew I was lying on the ground outside. At least the guy helped me up--and didn't hide his laughter.
-I bought a Crock Pot after Christmas--since this semester will be crazy, we figured making a huge meal on Sunday and spreading it out throughout the week will ensure that we eat decent/healthy meals despite our weird schedules. So far vegetarian chili and veggie "beef" (seitan) stew were winners!
-I found some amazing fabric at Ikea, so I've been sewing a lot...today I plan to finish a fabulous throw blanket I'm making for cuddling up watching movies.
-Last weekend I reupholstered and painted a little thrifted bench I've had for years. Fun times.
-I tried Chegg.com for renting my textbook for this winter semester, though the book was in pretty bad shape, at $24 (versus $128 new) it worked. And, since I wasn't really using it, I returned it early and got a full refund.
-My little sister is getting married in May 2011. Yours Truly is the Maid of Honor. Yes, this is far off in the future, but I still spend a good chunk of my time sifting through wedding magazines and browsing Etsy for wedding ideas. (Perhaps I'll post some of my favorite finds one of these days).
-Instead of writing my own blog, I've been reading being inspired by some other fantastic blogs, Prudent Baby and Smile and Wave.
-I received a juicer for Christmas, so I've been making "experimental" juices like nobodies business. This is only reinforcing the fact that I will drink just about any concoction. But, what I really love is that I can throw all those "pilly" or "mealy" apples that look great on the outside but have a gross texture into the juicer and they don't go to waste.
-I went thrifting today and picked up a stack of vintage children's books (for .30 cents each!) and a vintage Kodak Bull's Eye Brownie Camera for only $3!
-My winter semester ends this week, then my spring semester begins Saturday. Boo! Yes, I have class on Saturday...and just about every day...and a heap of studio art classes, which means I may be on a short hiatus.
-Until next time, take it light,
XO, Bekki
-We spent the holidays split between Chicago and Springfield, Missouri. It was fabulous. Oh, How I'd missed pizza at Gino's East.
-We hung with Gogol Bordello for New Year's Eve in Charlottesville, Virginia. The band was staying at the same hotel we were. The show was awesome even despite the fact that I leaned on a door mid-show and next thing I knew I was lying on the ground outside. At least the guy helped me up--and didn't hide his laughter.
-I bought a Crock Pot after Christmas--since this semester will be crazy, we figured making a huge meal on Sunday and spreading it out throughout the week will ensure that we eat decent/healthy meals despite our weird schedules. So far vegetarian chili and veggie "beef" (seitan) stew were winners!
-I found some amazing fabric at Ikea, so I've been sewing a lot...today I plan to finish a fabulous throw blanket I'm making for cuddling up watching movies.
-Last weekend I reupholstered and painted a little thrifted bench I've had for years. Fun times.
-I tried Chegg.com for renting my textbook for this winter semester, though the book was in pretty bad shape, at $24 (versus $128 new) it worked. And, since I wasn't really using it, I returned it early and got a full refund.
-My little sister is getting married in May 2011. Yours Truly is the Maid of Honor. Yes, this is far off in the future, but I still spend a good chunk of my time sifting through wedding magazines and browsing Etsy for wedding ideas. (Perhaps I'll post some of my favorite finds one of these days).
-Instead of writing my own blog, I've been reading being inspired by some other fantastic blogs, Prudent Baby and Smile and Wave.
-I received a juicer for Christmas, so I've been making "experimental" juices like nobodies business. This is only reinforcing the fact that I will drink just about any concoction. But, what I really love is that I can throw all those "pilly" or "mealy" apples that look great on the outside but have a gross texture into the juicer and they don't go to waste.
-I went thrifting today and picked up a stack of vintage children's books (for .30 cents each!) and a vintage Kodak Bull's Eye Brownie Camera for only $3!
-My winter semester ends this week, then my spring semester begins Saturday. Boo! Yes, I have class on Saturday...and just about every day...and a heap of studio art classes, which means I may be on a short hiatus.
-Until next time, take it light,
XO, Bekki
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
2010
In honor of the end of one year and the start of a new one...I offer a Metta ("loving kindness and compassion") meditation. From my heart to your heart...From the heart of the universe. You have arrived.
"May I be Happy.
May I be at Peace.
May I be Free
from Suffering."
"May You be Happy.
May You be at Peace.
May You be Free
from Suffering."
May I be at Peace.
May I be Free
from Suffering."
"May You be Happy.
May You be at Peace.
May You be Free
from Suffering."
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