temporary update

hey everyone!

i know the daily posts have been missing. I've been in a bit of a funk - nothing in particular, just a weird place where things have been crazy and stressful and less than stellar. mentally, i just wasn't all there and positive. I do have pictures, and i do plan to backdate all the ones i've missed. please be patient! I'll be back :) thanks for sticking with me! :)

athina

Day 154 - June 3, 2010

So today we're gonna do something a little different - two images! I only put two because the storm clouds today were AMAZING and I couldn't decide which one I liked better, so you all get to see both of them! Along with my obvious fascination with flowers, clouds are also extremely intriguing to me! One of my favorite parts of summer is when you get all these storm fronts moving in that create these gorgeous thunderhead clouds (or cumulus nimbus if I'm not mistaken!) I loved the contrast of the big heavy intense clouds with the light fluffy streaks in the first picture, and then foreboding look of the second cloud. Bring on the thunderstorms! You sure won't have me complaining :)

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 153 - June 2, 2010

Another trip to the grocery store, and another image of beautifully colorful stacked produce to photograph! Today, we have these beautiful red bell peppers, which are some of my favorite vegetables - crisp, refreshing and sweet! I love putting them in a pasta salad for crunch, or just slicing up a few to snack on with some ranch dressing. Usually, when I go to a gathering and there's a veggie platter with red bell peppers, I tend to eat almost all of the pepper first. They're just so tasty! So I'm curious then, what's everyone's favorite vegetable to eat? Are you a zucchini fan? Perhaps artichoke? What about tomatoes? I'd love to hear from you!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 152 - June 1, 2010

So earlier on in my blog, I posted an image of this bush that is outside my house in the winter - with the snow and the red berries. Here it is during the summer, with reddish green leaves and thorns that are far less ouchy than in the winter time when it's all dried up. Somewhere at the base of this bush is our resident garden snake, that at random times likes to pop out and startle the crap out of us when we walk up the walkway to our door. So if you're ever visiting, just be aware that he's around, and watch your step!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 151 - May 31, 2010

Thank you to those who have sacrificed their lives for our country. Thank you to those who continue to serve, or have served in the past to protect our values and way of life. As different as everyone is here, with their beliefs and values, cultures and traditions, I think the one thing almost everyone can agree on is the strength and bravery it takes to put on the uniform of our armed forces. Happy Memorial Day everyone!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 150 - May 30, 2010

I know many people find Canadian geese to be rather annoying and loud. They are always honking and pooping and crossing streets with their babies just when you are in a rush to be somewhere. But I find them to be amazing. I have seen flocks in the area and you can see the little baby geese growing up through their awkward "teen" years to adult geese. It's neat to see how they all hang around each other together as a family! And they really are beautiful birds - even with their long necks and that funny honking sound they make. It's wonderful to watch a whole flock take to the sky all together in that "V" shape. Beautiful stuff!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 149 - May 29, 2010

Today my family invited us, Eric's parents, Bonnie and Pam and the doggies up to the beach house for the day. The weather was wonderful, and we went out for a kayak and let the dogs splash around in the water. Later on, we went down to Watch Hill, which really is a beautiful little town. This is from out on the peninsula where there is a light house, looking back towards Watch Hill. Definitely a wealthy little town! It was nice to just get out and enjoy the day! Eric and the dogs were running around on the grass, My Dad and Eric's Dad were debating something (like they always like to do) and my Mom and I were enjoying the view. If you've never been to Watch Hill, or Rhode Island in general, you should definitely visit! Though I do have to warn you, the drivers are terrible! :P

Until Tomorrow,

Athina