{The 365 Project}

I am participating in the 2011 Mommytography 365 Project! For this year long project I will be posting an image a day, to get me out shooting, using my camera and learning new things with it daily. Anyone interested in photography can join, no need to be a Mommytographer. We have teens to adults, male and female, as well as people from all over the world. Come join the fun!

My goal is simple…to complete the entire year! This will be lots of fun and a great way to challenge yourself to learn new skills!!! So use the link above and sign up…you know you want too!!!

{Out With The Old…}

And in with 2011!

I can’t believe that 2010 is over.  They weren’t kidding when they said time flies as you get older!

2010 was a year of many emotions.  Many ups and downs…many life lessons learned.  I cannot wait to see what 2011 will have in store!

I also cannot believe that I got my start in the blogging world a little over 6 months ago either!  Up ‘til then, I had tried to get blogging, but never really did much with it.  I am so glad that I am finding my rhythm and have found so many wonderful blogs!!!

With the New Year I hope to continue in finding me in the blogging community.  I know that time will be crunched very hard as I finish the last semester of nursing school though!  My goal for my blog also includes starting a 365 Project and seeing it all the way through the end of the year.

May each of you have a fabulous New Year!  See you in 2011!!!

{Learn, Live, Hope}

Albert Einstein said “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.”  And it is now one of my most favorite quotes.  The words rang out loud and clear when I read them. 

Life is a learning experience.  Each choice we make in life has an outcome.  Sometimes this outcome is favorable, sometimes it is not.  But it is from those unfavorable moments that we learn.  We learn who we are and sometimes just how strong we are. 

We are not promised another day.  So enjoy each moment of every day.  I decided long ago not to live in regrets or should haves…but to live each day to the fullest and to be happy. 

Each tomorrow should be filled with hope and dreams.  There is no dream that is too big!

And as we enter 2011, I will continue to Learn, Live and Hope.  What about you?

{What Makes Christmas}

For each of us, there are traditions that we hold near and dear to our hearts.  Traditions that have been passed down through generations, and for some there are new traditions just beginning.

When I think of Christmas, there are many thoughts that come to mind:

• Miracle on 34th Street
• the smell of evergreen
• hot chocolate with mini marshmallows
• cinnamon rolls for Christmas breakfast
• Christmas carols…with my fav being Where Are You Christmas
• the joy of selecting on present to open Christmas Eve

The list could continue on and on.  But none of this would even be possible if it weren’t for a tiny babe born in a manger many years ago.

And so, I leave you with this…the real meaning of Christmas.

May each of you have a Merry Christmas!!!

{I Just…}

Got myself an early birthday present! I figure I deserve it…right?!?!?!?

So I have been looking at different bags that will be dual functioning:  everyday items and my camera.  There are lots of different bags out there!  I have your everyday styles, but they scream CAMERA BAG and I just didn’t want that for this bag.

After much browsing and searching, I made a decision.  I was first introduced to this bag by Tracy a few months ago.  And it by far seemed to be the one bag that fit what I wanted.  This bag will be perfect for everyday use, going to theme parks, etc. I can’t wait until it arrives at my door tomorrow!!!

And I will definitely post pics as soon as it arrives!

There is still one other bag that I plan to purchase.  This bag is a little more fashionable, but once again it looks nothing like a camera bag!

This bag is made by Jo Totes.  They have several different styles and many different color options!