Sunday, July 31, 2011
Epic Thought of the Day
If we all lived up to the expectations & standards that we set for others, the world would be a much better place.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Epic Thought of the Day
Life will inevitably change without your permission.
It is the ability to adapt and the desire to move forward that will allow you to continue on; while still being you.
It is the ability to adapt and the desire to move forward that will allow you to continue on; while still being you.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Leap of Faith
I have always questioned what I want to do with myself. What I can do that I would enjoy and that would also spread joy....
In March of this year I joined something called The 365 Project online (www.365project.org). It is a website where you take a photo a day for a year and then you can look back at your year. It's pretty much a photo blog and it's a great community.
The more involved with taking pictures everyday I have become, the more stimulated I feel about getting a good camera and actually learning the tricks of the trade. I have always loved taking photos and I honestly think that this is something I could do for the rest of my life.
The goal in this is to stick with something all the way through... at this point I am 39% complete with 145 photos posted so far. I am proud of the fact that I haven't just given up on it... and some days are just so busy, but I always try to get at least one good picture to post, even if it is at the last second...
It also makes me seek out photo worthy objects and attempt to capture them in the best way. I know nothing about lighting or any of the other things that go along with setting up photos.... yet... But I plan to.
I requested a brochure from the NY Institute of Photography for information on their online classes.
I told my husband that the only thing I want for my birthday is a really nice camera. A real photography camera...
I believe I found my nitch and it feels great to finally not wonder what I was meant to be doing with my artsy talent... :)
In March of this year I joined something called The 365 Project online (www.365project.org). It is a website where you take a photo a day for a year and then you can look back at your year. It's pretty much a photo blog and it's a great community.
The more involved with taking pictures everyday I have become, the more stimulated I feel about getting a good camera and actually learning the tricks of the trade. I have always loved taking photos and I honestly think that this is something I could do for the rest of my life.
The goal in this is to stick with something all the way through... at this point I am 39% complete with 145 photos posted so far. I am proud of the fact that I haven't just given up on it... and some days are just so busy, but I always try to get at least one good picture to post, even if it is at the last second...
It also makes me seek out photo worthy objects and attempt to capture them in the best way. I know nothing about lighting or any of the other things that go along with setting up photos.... yet... But I plan to.
I requested a brochure from the NY Institute of Photography for information on their online classes.
I told my husband that the only thing I want for my birthday is a really nice camera. A real photography camera...
I believe I found my nitch and it feels great to finally not wonder what I was meant to be doing with my artsy talent... :)
Monday, July 25, 2011
Relax, Relate, Release
Originally heard this quoted on A Different World by the character named Whitley Marion... This was in the late 80's and I was only about 10 years old, but it has always been in the back of my mind.
When something hurtful happens and I want to react or lash out, it pops to the front of my mind. When I feel the need to knock someone down just because they were unnecessarily hurtful towards me, it reminds me to take a minute to breathe.
I am almost 32 years old and I know who I am and I am happy with the way I live my life... I am comfortable in my own skin. I know how I would like people to remember me and I try my hardest to not do something to someone else that I wouldn't want done to me.
Sure I have unhappy thoughts, mean thoughts... but that is where they stay... In my thoughts. I rarely voice them, cause I don't like to be hurtful. I know how it feels to be on the receiving end of cruel words and I don't want to be the one to cause that unhappiness to others.
I refuse to let anyone else's negativity drag me down to their level. If other people want to be hurtful only to raise themselves up, then honestly that is their problem.
I will go on being me and knowing that if I am happy with Me, then it doesn't matter much what anyone else seems to think.
Relax... when something bad happens, process it
Relate... when you are hurt, remember it only feeds the fire to hurt in return
Release... forgive, forget and move forward
When something hurtful happens and I want to react or lash out, it pops to the front of my mind. When I feel the need to knock someone down just because they were unnecessarily hurtful towards me, it reminds me to take a minute to breathe.
I am almost 32 years old and I know who I am and I am happy with the way I live my life... I am comfortable in my own skin. I know how I would like people to remember me and I try my hardest to not do something to someone else that I wouldn't want done to me.
Sure I have unhappy thoughts, mean thoughts... but that is where they stay... In my thoughts. I rarely voice them, cause I don't like to be hurtful. I know how it feels to be on the receiving end of cruel words and I don't want to be the one to cause that unhappiness to others.
I refuse to let anyone else's negativity drag me down to their level. If other people want to be hurtful only to raise themselves up, then honestly that is their problem.
I will go on being me and knowing that if I am happy with Me, then it doesn't matter much what anyone else seems to think.
Relax... when something bad happens, process it
Relate... when you are hurt, remember it only feeds the fire to hurt in return
Release... forgive, forget and move forward
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Summer Treat
Going to a Block Party BBQ this weekend and I am going to make Mango Peach Salsa... super excited cause I haven't made it or had it in a while. YUMM!!!
Figured I would share the recipe on here. It is really quite tasty! :)
Mango and Peach Salsa
Prep Time 15 Minutes
Ingredients
* 3 whole Ripe Mango
* 5 whole Medium Sized Peaches
* 3/4 cup Diced Red Onion (chopped small)
* 3 Tablespoon Minced Cilantro
* 2 Limes (for juice)
* 2 Jalapenos (seeded & diced)
* Salt to taste
Preparation Instructions
1. Slice mangos around the pit. Be sure to avoid getting too close to the pit because the flesh around the pit is stringy. Peel the skin, dice into 1/2 inch pieces and add to a medium bowl.
2. Slice the peaches around the pit, peel, dice and add to the bowl.
3. Add the red onion, jalepeno and cilantro. Squeeze in the lime juice. Add a dash of salt and mix gently.
Serve immediately or refrigerate no more than a couple of hours.
Figured I would share the recipe on here. It is really quite tasty! :)
Mango and Peach Salsa
Prep Time 15 Minutes
Ingredients
* 3 whole Ripe Mango
* 5 whole Medium Sized Peaches
* 3/4 cup Diced Red Onion (chopped small)
* 3 Tablespoon Minced Cilantro
* 2 Limes (for juice)
* 2 Jalapenos (seeded & diced)
* Salt to taste
Preparation Instructions
1. Slice mangos around the pit. Be sure to avoid getting too close to the pit because the flesh around the pit is stringy. Peel the skin, dice into 1/2 inch pieces and add to a medium bowl.
2. Slice the peaches around the pit, peel, dice and add to the bowl.
3. Add the red onion, jalepeno and cilantro. Squeeze in the lime juice. Add a dash of salt and mix gently.
Serve immediately or refrigerate no more than a couple of hours.
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