I have been VERY neglectful. I can't even say I've been busy. Work is slow. I have been unmotivated. I haven't been very creative when it comes to my photo challenge photos. Maybe that's why I've been slow to post to my blog. I even skipped a day (bad me.) I'm here to make up for lost time now.
"Aftermath." Nov. 1st.
After playing with the makeup for my Halloween post, and all the CRAP I put in my hair, this is what I woke up with the next morning. I couldn't even get a brush through it. Since it was a Sunday though, I still ventured out to IKEA and Costco to do some shopping. My darling daughter assures me I looked "cool." I'm pretty sure I just looked CRAZY!! o_-
"Old." Nov. 2nd.
My mother bought this quilt, second hand, for me YEARS ago. It was well worn then, so I can only imagine how old it is now. My memory fails me as to how long ago my mom gifted it to me, but I'm sure it's either close to my age or older.... Which is OLD!!! :-D
"Painted." Nov. 3rd.
I have a couple of dear friends who have turned me onto an event called Paint Nite. Check out the link if it looks like fun. They are literally ALL OVER the country in a city near you. Anyway, The event is kind of like a painting class. The venue is usually in a bar, so it's for adults only. There is an instructor, music, food, and drink. It's SUPER fun and a good outlet to be creative (even if you think you aren't.) I HIGHLY recommend it for a girls night out or a date with your significant other.
"Silly." Nov. 4th.
The "other" option to my halloween costume. I knew those goggles would come in handy for SOMETHING!!
"Favorite Place." Nov. 5th.
I think I've already expressed how much I LOVE my bedroom. It's my safe haven. My place to escape the daily frustrations and just CHILL...
...but that's not all...
"Favorite Place" (part 2.) Nov. 5th.
THIS is another one of my favorite places. My parent's home in California. I can usually be found out in their backyard (taking pictures or just sitting on the deck) at some point during every visit.
"Reflection." Nov. 6th.
I spaced on this day. I guess I figured since I posted two on Nov. 5th... well you get the picture. Actually I guess you don't. o_o
"In the Past." Nov. 7th.
I ADORE this wall in my bedroom. The picture in the center is a self-portrait that my daughter drew in her senior year of High School. That one is not so much in the past, but the other photos are. The photo on the left is my Grandmother and Grandfather from my father's side of the family. The photo on the right is my mother when she was VERY young and the lower, center photo is my Mother's Mother. THEY are ALL treasures to me. I had forgotten I had the one of my Grandmother from my Mom's side of the family, so you can imagine my delight when I found it. Now my wall is complete!! :-)
Well, that does it for this time. I hope this post wasn't too long, and boring. I'll try to be better in the future.
Blessings to you and yours. Stay tuned!! :3
I just didn't have it in me to come up with a witty Header today. The end of Daylight Savings Time always screws with me. I was up WAY too early, and will likely be dead tired by 7pm. I hate that! Oh well. It is what it is.
I'm excited that a new month has begun. The Holidays are right around the corner. The weather is getting chilly. My sweaters have come out of hiding, and my crochet and other projects have made it back to my lap in an attempt to come up with some lovely homemade holiday gifts. It also means, it's an all new photo challenge month. The Idea Room has come up with a NEW challenge for the month of November that you can find here. It looks like a good one!! Meanwhile I'm here to share the last five days of The October Photo a Day Challenge. So let's get to it!! :D
"In My Home." Oct. 27th.
In August, I moved into a new place. I have two housemates and my daughter is currently living with us while acclimating back to Oregon life. Before I moved into this place, I shared my room with my daughter for many years. It had been a very long time since I had a space that was just mine. When she moved to California to live, I had the chance to move into this place and have my own room. The picture doesn't do it justice, but it is quite literally my haven. Now that Ali is back home, she has the good fortune to have her own space as well. We are truly blessed to have such generous housemates. :-)
"Hidden." Oct. 28th.
So. I mentioned my daughter has moved back from California. Well she brought company. This, my friends, is Raja. She's a leopard gecko that Ali acquired while in California. I'm happy(?) to announce my first grand lizard. :-/
Raja is "hidden" in her (appropriately named) Hide. It's where she cools off, sleeps and eventually sheds.
"Texture." Oct. 29th.
No big mystery. It's the big furry green pillow on my bed. :-P
"Orange." Oct. 30.
Another last minute submission, but who doesn't like Reeses...and it fit the topic...and it's conducive to Halloween,..mostly. :3
"I Wore." Oct. 31st.
Last, but not least, my Halloween costume. Actually, I literally put makeup on to take this picture. My choice of makeup was based on the Celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Creepy, but cultural. Gotta love that!
So that does it for the month of October. I'm stoked to start the new month. It looks like it's going to be REALLY fun. Now, to wake my offspring and have some Sunday fun! I'll be back soon!! ;-D
