Showing posts with label february. Show all posts
Showing posts with label february. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Here's Day SEVEN of #FebPhotoADay Challenge

Buttons, buttons, buttons, buttons! (Meant to be said like Dori in 'Finding Nemo' when she says 'bubbles, bubbles, bubbles) :D

Anywho, today's February photo challenge is about buttons. And you're in for a treat because I have a great photo for this challenge. It's of a frame I made with my grandmother!





My grandmother is an artist, like no lie a professional one. She's also a professional writer of over 20 books; her name is Patricia Bucheister. Yeah, she's pretty amazing. Anyways, back to my story, she is an artist and growing up I use to always go into her art room (which was like a far away land). It was SO COOL. There were so many craft things to do. Paint, pottery, draw and more! So one day while playing in her art room I glued a bunch of buttons to a frame as a craft. I have kept that frame ever since. As you can see here, it now holds my prom photo. Kinda crazy that prom was 10 years ago...wow, where does the time go!

Monday, February 6, 2012

What's for Dinner?? #FebPhotoADay

The photo for the February photo challenge on day six is DINNER! Here's what I made for dinner tonight:



It's a simple but classic pot roast. Which is perfect since the last few days have been chillier. And I LOVE making things in the slow cooker because it is so simple and easy! Just throw the ingredients in the crock pot and away you go. Boom, when you get home from work you are ready to eat. :) YUM!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

#FebPhotoADay Time Again

It's day five in the February photo challenge and guess what's on the agenda? 10am. What does 10am look like to you? For me, it looks like breakfast time!! :)

Breakfast means Chobani yogurt!

Enjoying it...delicious!
Most mornings I am at work at 10am (DUH) but more than that I am at work eating my breakfast. I have never been a person to eat breakfast before I go to work. It seems too early for me, especially since my mornings are spent running around. So with that, I wait till I go to work. And I can’t just plop myself down and eat as soon as I get to work-nope! I check my email, get situated and usually there is always something that needs to get done asap! So that takes precedence over me eating my yummy and healthy breakfast. So by the time 10am rolls around, I am starved! So I eat my yogurt.

If you’re not familiar with Chobani yogurt you are in for a delight! I’ve always been a fan of yogurt but never tried Greek yogurt. Everything I heard made it seem less than appealing so I just avoided it. My best friend, and health guru, told me over and over again how delicious Chobani was but still I avoided it. It wasn't until my husband, not a health guru at all-in fact he only eats what’s delicious to him, started buying it that I finally got the clue. And boy oh boy I’m glad I did! For little calories, this breakfast item keeps me full for a long time.

And I love all the delicious flavors offered (when you can find them). Here’s my fav in order:

1.    Black Cherry
2.    Raspberry
3.    Strawberry
4.    Blueberry
5.    Pomegranate
6.    Peach/Mango
7.    Strawberry Banana
8.    Pineapple (not last b/c of taste but b/c it’s more calories than the aforementioned items)

As you can see a great variety for any yogurt lover! So there you have it, my 10am looks like breakfast; speaking of which, I’m hungry and will be going to eat now. :)

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Day Four of #FebPhotoADay Challenge

Today's challenge? Take a photo of a stranger. You might think that would be easy, but I felt very weird bringing my camera up to my face and scanning others for a photo opt. Anywho, I found the perfect person in MacArthur Mall in Norfolk, VA. Ready??



Now I LOVE the show The Big Bang Theory and this stranger was perfect for me to take a photo of. Why? Caz she is rockin' a Sheldon shirt...which has his catch phrase BAZINGA! If you haven't watched the show, it's a must.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Day Two #FEBPHOTOADAY Challenge

Day 2: Words

Photo Via: Pinterest


Okay, so I didn’t take this picture but in terms of today’s category WORDS I thought these words were amazing. You probably already know I’m obsessed with my dog, so it comes as no surprise that something with a dog on it would catch my attention. But the words written on this photo, which I have seen before, are truly inspiring. To me it’s meant to show you that how you see yourself may not be how others see you. I am my toughest critic and I know others do not see the same things when they look at me versus when I look at myself. I often wonder when I am staring at my Bailey, yes I do stare at him frequently-told you obsessive-what he’s thinking?

I would hope that he’s thinking I’m a great mom. I would hope that he loves me as much as I love him. It would be great to have the skill that Edward has and read his mind. Maybe then I’d understand how he sees me….guarantee it won’t be about those 5 extra pounds I complain about… ;)

Monday, January 23, 2012

February Photo Challenge

I've seen a couple blogs that I follow, such as House of Smiths and Fat Mum Slim, post this challenge and it really seems like fun. But it requires a commitment to post everyday in the month of February. But, I think it might just be the kick in the pants I need to do something fun on my blog and make that commitment to myself and my New Year's resolutions!

So here it is, take a look:


and these are the details of what this challenge entails...

How to take part in February photo-a-day:

1. Using the list as inspiration, take a photo each day.
2. Share it on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #FEBphotoaday. You can also share on your blog or on Facebook ... or even keep the photos privately for yourself.
3. Check out other people's photos and like them or comment on them.

Note: The list is purely for inspiration, however you interpret the daily prompt is up to you. There are no hard and fast rules. For instance for day 22, if you don't officially 'work' and are a mum or looking for work - then show something that you consider to be work (or a chore perhaps). It doesn't have to be office stuff ... it's as loose as you want or need it to be. Just have fun and enjoy!

I'm excited about it and have confidence that I can see it through. What do you think?