Monday, October 26, 2009
October 26, 2009 - Day 151
In honor of Halloween, I wanted to photograph scary pictures all week. Sal came through today and dropped off a bunch of horror items so prepare to be inundated this week with gore galore! I wanted to start fairly simple and decided to go with zombies. I had a REAL hard time deciding on a picture of the day so you get to see all of them. The first one is the one I went with and everything else can be considered alternates...
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
October 24, 2009 - Day 149
Nothing strikingly out of the ordinary today. Just a beautiful tree backdropped by a beautiful sky. Simple...
Friday, October 23, 2009
October 23, 2009 - Day 148
Just messing around with some motion blur today. Bonus points if you can tell me what is spinning on my floor here.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
One Proud Brother!
I have bragged about it a bunch the last couple of days on Facebook, but I need to blog about it too! This past weekend, my little sister ran and completed her very first marathon! I am so proud of her, especially because she only started training this past year. This isn't something she started planning for years ago or even 2 years ago. This was all done in the past year! I can't even fathom running 26.2 miles and yet, I am not inspired to run more. I had fun when I did my 5k in July and now seeing this makes me even more determined to do some kind of running. But back to her; I am SO proud of her and wanted to brag here too. I stole pictures off her Facebook page since I couldn't be there due to the wedding commitments.
Up at the buttcrack of dawn ready to run!
Her friend Jenni made them matching shirts!
Near the finish line
And they did it! Is that a Tiffany's box?
The shirt they get at the finish line...
Yup, all finishers of the race got a Tiffany's necklace. SCORE!!!
Up at the buttcrack of dawn ready to run!
Her friend Jenni made them matching shirts!
Near the finish line
And they did it! Is that a Tiffany's box?
The shirt they get at the finish line...
Yup, all finishers of the race got a Tiffany's necklace. SCORE!!!
October 20, 2009 - Day 145
If anyone needs any rosemary for their recipes, we have plenty growing in our backyard!
Monday, October 19, 2009
October 17, 2009 - Day 142
Saying bye to Daddy
I had a hard time deciding what pics to choose as my pics of the day from the wedding. Here is the link to the whole album if you have the time. Some good ones in there.
Wedding set
I had a hard time deciding what pics to choose as my pics of the day from the wedding. Here is the link to the whole album if you have the time. Some good ones in there.
Wedding set
Thursday, October 15, 2009
A little bit of a break and then some
This is going to be my last post for a few days. I might post again on Sunday night and if not, then sometime on Monday. Tomorrow, we are going out of town for Jessica's cousin's wedding. I can almost guarantee that the place (cabin) we are staying will not have internet connection so I am not going to even bother taking my laptop. I'll have the camera, of course, so I can keep up on my picture a day, but you won't be seeing these pictures for a few days.
So far I am LOVING this new camera of mine and I have been able to thank everyone on the list that was given to me of those who donated. I am still floored by the generosity.
I have finally uploaded all of my pictures from Disneyland. These were some of the last pictures that were taken before the camera was stolen. I am really happy with how a bunch of these came out and if you liked the fireworks over the castle picture I used as a pic of the day, there are a ton more. If you get a chance, please check them out here! I always like feedback if you find any of them comment worthy.
I think I am due for another burger/ice cream update as well as movie reviews. I think I should be able to get to those next week.
Halloween is right around the corner and Jess and I are starting to put the finishing touches on our costumes. I can't wait to show you the pictures!
And finally, the moment I am sure you all have been waiting for. Readers know how excited I am for the upcoming (next year) movie, The Expendables, the Stallone and co. action fest. Finally, there is a trailer. Looks like mindless action fun!
So far I am LOVING this new camera of mine and I have been able to thank everyone on the list that was given to me of those who donated. I am still floored by the generosity.
I have finally uploaded all of my pictures from Disneyland. These were some of the last pictures that were taken before the camera was stolen. I am really happy with how a bunch of these came out and if you liked the fireworks over the castle picture I used as a pic of the day, there are a ton more. If you get a chance, please check them out here! I always like feedback if you find any of them comment worthy.
I think I am due for another burger/ice cream update as well as movie reviews. I think I should be able to get to those next week.
Halloween is right around the corner and Jess and I are starting to put the finishing touches on our costumes. I can't wait to show you the pictures!
And finally, the moment I am sure you all have been waiting for. Readers know how excited I am for the upcoming (next year) movie, The Expendables, the Stallone and co. action fest. Finally, there is a trailer. Looks like mindless action fun!
October 15, 2009 - Day 140
Slash jammin' at the beach at sunset.
(Ok, really, this background photo was taken from a photography book I have and the Slash figure is mine, but it makes a cool shot!)
This really does look better if you click on it to make it bigger...
(Ok, really, this background photo was taken from a photography book I have and the Slash figure is mine, but it makes a cool shot!)
This really does look better if you click on it to make it bigger...
October 14, 2009 - Day 139
I ran out of time last night so I took a quick picture of Leia....or her nose rather!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
October 13, 2009 - Day 138
I know I just did water drops, but it was the first rain of the season today. And BOY did it pour! Jess told me that it was the leftovers from the typhoon that hit recently. With that in mind, it is was no longer a surprise as the rain was friggin' crazy. Throw that in with a little, ok a LOT of wind, and you have yourself a pretty ugly today. It would have been nice to just stay in pajamas and a blanket on the sofa all day, but we had a ton of errands to run. Surprisingly, there were not too many idiots on the road today, a rarity for this kind of weather.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
October 11, 2009 - Day 136
Who says you can't grow a tropical fruit like a guava in Sacramento, right in the central valley of California?!? My dad proved that wrong!
I also took a few more shots while I was over as well. There is always an abundance to shoot when I am over there. Sure, it takes him 3 hours a night to water everything, but it works for someone looking for a photo opportunity!
This little guy reminds me of Audrey 2...
I also took a few more shots while I was over as well. There is always an abundance to shoot when I am over there. Sure, it takes him 3 hours a night to water everything, but it works for someone looking for a photo opportunity!
This little guy reminds me of Audrey 2...
Friday, October 09, 2009
October 9, 2009 - Day 134
I did some more fun with water today. I have actually been wanting to do this a while, but just didn't have the time. I had a hard time deciding which one to pic so I will just show all of them even though the first is the one I ended up going with as the official pic of the day. Special thanks to Jess for being the official fruit dropper.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
The Power of Friendship
When I first started blogging, I did it to be part of a community. I saw the blogging world as a place where people could anonymously discuss topics that were all over the map while providing an outlet for letting out personal thoughts. It started off really slow for me; just a few comments from family members with no real interaction from the actual blogging world. Valkyrie was my first outside blogger to find my blog and from there, fellow bloggers seem to trickle in. I became part of a community and although I will probably never meet any of these people that I have come cherish, I consider them friends.
So where am I going with this? Well, I find it fits well to talk about the friendships I have come across as this is post number 1000 on my blog. I have been blogging for a while now and I have finally reached the 1000 post mark. But, I have even more to discuss when it comes to friendship.
I know it is cliche as hell, but I have always believed that if you are nice to people, they will (most of the time) be nice back. I have always tried to be the best friend I can to everyone I am close with - from bloggers to real world friends. From people I have known since preschool to people I have just met. A couple of days ago, I realized that I must be doing a good job at this friend thing.
As many of you already know, Jess and I have been going through a lot lately. From relatives with health issues to our unfortunate miscarriage last month, it has really been one bad thing after another. I haven't been talking about these things on the blog too much lately because I have had an outlet in my camera and the picture of the day. But then, because of a mistake and a dishonest citizen, I lost my camera. Suddenly I felt very empty. Although a camera is just an object, it really was the icing on the cake and my outlet was gone. I borrowed my sister's camera, the same exact camera to be exact, but it felt weird as it wasn't MINE. A purchase of a new camera was on the horizon, but I had to come up with some funds first.
Unbeknownst to me, my friends were already on top of it. I found out earlier this week that some friends of mine had sent out a message/email to people that Jess and I were friends with and told them about our situation if they didn't know already. They asked for donations out of the goodness of their hearts to help replace the camera that was taken. And you know what, the requests were met. Our friends were able to raise around $200 for Jess and I to use towards the purchase of a new camera. $200! They didn't have to give money; I consider them friends already. But to see that the friends cared enough to give money to me to help rectify something that was mostly my mistake is amazing. It is touching. And you know what is awesome? I still don't have the list of who these people are who donated so I can thank and yet, nobody has come out to say, "Yeah, I donated." Nobody has come out to toot their own horn and brag about giving money. And why? Because they did it out of the goodness of their hearts. I plan to thank each and every one of these people, but nobody feels the need to let me know to receive their thanks. They know it is coming.
So, what did I learn? Friendship is a powerful thing. It helps to be nice to everyone because in times of need, friends really do come through, sometimes in ways you would have NEVER expected. I have some great friends and I truly am thankful for that. Whether it be in the real world, or people I have met after 1000 posts on this blog, I am truly blessed.
So where am I going with this? Well, I find it fits well to talk about the friendships I have come across as this is post number 1000 on my blog. I have been blogging for a while now and I have finally reached the 1000 post mark. But, I have even more to discuss when it comes to friendship.
I know it is cliche as hell, but I have always believed that if you are nice to people, they will (most of the time) be nice back. I have always tried to be the best friend I can to everyone I am close with - from bloggers to real world friends. From people I have known since preschool to people I have just met. A couple of days ago, I realized that I must be doing a good job at this friend thing.
As many of you already know, Jess and I have been going through a lot lately. From relatives with health issues to our unfortunate miscarriage last month, it has really been one bad thing after another. I haven't been talking about these things on the blog too much lately because I have had an outlet in my camera and the picture of the day. But then, because of a mistake and a dishonest citizen, I lost my camera. Suddenly I felt very empty. Although a camera is just an object, it really was the icing on the cake and my outlet was gone. I borrowed my sister's camera, the same exact camera to be exact, but it felt weird as it wasn't MINE. A purchase of a new camera was on the horizon, but I had to come up with some funds first.
Unbeknownst to me, my friends were already on top of it. I found out earlier this week that some friends of mine had sent out a message/email to people that Jess and I were friends with and told them about our situation if they didn't know already. They asked for donations out of the goodness of their hearts to help replace the camera that was taken. And you know what, the requests were met. Our friends were able to raise around $200 for Jess and I to use towards the purchase of a new camera. $200! They didn't have to give money; I consider them friends already. But to see that the friends cared enough to give money to me to help rectify something that was mostly my mistake is amazing. It is touching. And you know what is awesome? I still don't have the list of who these people are who donated so I can thank and yet, nobody has come out to say, "Yeah, I donated." Nobody has come out to toot their own horn and brag about giving money. And why? Because they did it out of the goodness of their hearts. I plan to thank each and every one of these people, but nobody feels the need to let me know to receive their thanks. They know it is coming.
So, what did I learn? Friendship is a powerful thing. It helps to be nice to everyone because in times of need, friends really do come through, sometimes in ways you would have NEVER expected. I have some great friends and I truly am thankful for that. Whether it be in the real world, or people I have met after 1000 posts on this blog, I am truly blessed.
October 7, 2009 - Day 132
Tepatitlan is my dad's hometown in Mexico. I haven't gone to visit in quite a few years now, but he goes every year. These are a couple of key chains he got on one of his recent visits.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
October 6, 2009 - Day 131
I'm back in business! This is the new camera I purchased today, thanks in part to some generous friends. I feel complete again!
Have a feel good story coming tomorrow...
Have a feel good story coming tomorrow...
Monday, October 05, 2009
October 5, 2009 - Day 130
Annihilus, Lord of the Negative Zone, The Living Death that Walks....
Taken with a flashlight shining through a small hole above
Alternate View below...
Taken with a flashlight shining through a small hole above
Alternate View below...
Sunday, October 04, 2009
October 4, 2009 - Day 129
Pub Mix. This little fellow was enough to keep Jess from getting TOO drunk when she was out for the weekend with the ladies for a bachelorette party.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Friday, October 02, 2009
October 2, 2009 - Day 127
I was just loving the light coming through the window on this sword and I like it even more in black and white.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Day 126 - October 1, 2009
Yes, it was one of those days. I put in a 12 hour work day and don't think working from home means it is all easy. I had to end the day with a big cup of warm beverage.
Taken by me with a timer
Taken by me with a timer
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