Day 148 - May 28, 2010

I remember the day my dad drew the picture of his current house on a napkin at dinner. He had decided he wanted to live higher up so he would have a view, and create a garden inside his house for his lemon tree. He showed it to us and told us he was gonna build it on the lot across the street from our current house. And build it he did! The view here is from their driveway looking across and over the old house we lived in where he decided this is what he wanted. He's always been one to work hard and make good things happen. I wish I had more of his work ethic than his stubbornness, but what can you do! You did good Dad! :)

Until tomorrow,

Athina

Day 147 - May 27, 2010

Today we had a new visitor in our neighborhood! Eric was leaving to head to work, and just a minute later he comes back in the door and says "Thene, get dressed! You're gonna wanna see this!" So I head outside and this little guy had wandered from who knows where and was crossing the street! He was pretty big too - his shell was about a foot across! I think turtles are super cute, and this one was no exception! I sure wonder where he was headed to though, I can't think of any bodies of water that are near by that he could be coming from/going to! Hope he gets to where he's going!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 146 - May 26, 2010

So I think I have mentioned Zumba before, but if I haven't, here's a little bit about something that is so incredibly fun to do! Zumba is a type of workout that is more like a party than an exercise. This building here is the Goff Building in East Hampton, where we go to take Zumba classes. Sure there are some that are closer, but our instructor is awesome, so we're willing to drive! Basically, Zumba is a dance/aerobic workout that fuses different types of world dance styles. Many people I've spoken to about it have said "well my body doesn't move that way" or "I can't shake my hips like that!" Let me tell you something - no matter what you think you can or cannot do, Zumba is fun because you just let loose and have a great time! Don't worry about how you look, just have fun with it!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 145 - May 25, 2010

Sometimes we don't ever think to look up. We are often always looking straight ahead that we forget to see all the beauty that is around us that isn't necessarily in our line of sight. Who would have thought that the inside roof of a gazebo could be so beautiful in it's symmetry and design! When you're out and about, take the time to really look around you. Don't get caught up in just looking ahead, because you'll miss the beauty in places you may never think to look!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 144 - May 24, 2010

Irises are my favorite flowers of all! At least I can identify these guys, though I am sure there are different types so I can't necessarily identify them that specifically. It's sad though that they only last for a short time because they really are beautiful flowers. They are so unique and interesting! One of my favorite flower pictures I have ever taken was of an iris in Claude Monet's gardens in France ten years ago. Back when we were still using film and such, but to be able to photograph my favorite flower in probably my favorite painter's gardens was quite the experience!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 143 - May 23, 2010

Today I photographed my first wedding since I did my sister's wedding last July. It was definitely a low key wedding (at least the ceremony was) with a couple that wasn't exactly excited to be in front of the camera, but there were some pretty good pictures in the bunch! After I finished taking a few shots of the couple, I peeked around a screen that the staff had set up and saw the door to the kitchen, where someone was working on garnishing the fruit cups you see here. I just had to take a picture with all of them lined up in a row. They looked yummy! Too bad I didn't get to stay to have one!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 142 - May 22, 2010

Ok flower fans, here's another quiz for you all! Also growing in my front yard are these cute little flowers - the blooms are maybe about an inch at most in diameter. They are cute little flowers, but as usual, I haven't a clue as to what they are! I wish I was better with the whole gardening thing - I'd love to have some great landscaping, but alas, I have the black thumb of death when it comes to plants. Even my poor basil plant I bought a few weeks back is struggling. I am trying to keep it alive, but I am not sure it will make it! If anyone has any tips to help, leave a comment!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina