Something Beautiful. Every {Crazy} Day.
I love it after it rains. The clouds get fluffy and the sky looks like a painting. The parts of the sky not covered in cloud patches show off the most refreshing blue color and it makes me wish I was bird. … [Read more...]
I don't normally like bees and steer clear away from them. But this bee was just irresistible in his busy-ness that I had to snap away. Maybe he was just waiting for someone to notice him because he stayed on the flower long enough for me to get pretty clear, close-up shots! Many people, including myself, don't think too fondly of bees. We're all afraid to be stung, for sure, so we shoo them or keep our distance. But how many of us are just like this bee sometimes? We are so busy with life, but deep down, we're wishing someone would just stop, get close, and notice us? And maybe there … [Read more...]
Can you feel it? Christmas time air is different, isn't it? No, I'm not talking about the chill in the blowing wind. It's the way every soul seems to shine. How every word sounds so kind. The way each look feels so warm. And every place feels like there is a friend nearby. It's Christmas time... The chair by the tree instantly becomes the favorite. The stockings are all hung with care. Ornaments reflect the warm glow of lights, a hundred times over. The kids delight in the decorations, bringing up … [Read more...]
It definitely feels like Christmas now. With the tree up and the lights all aglow, everything looks magical and full of hope. And although we're doing a silver and blue theme in our decorations this year, I got curious about what a black and white Christmas ornament photo would look like. As it turns out, it looks pretty magical too... BLUE, SHINY, & WAVY SILVER GLITTER BLUE GLITTER BLUE HEXAGONAL BONUS: WHITE LIGHT RAYS HAVE YOU DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS YET? DO YOU HAVE A COLOR THEME THIS YEAR? It's Party Time! Please share your Wordless … [Read more...]
I highly encourage you to walk through the Legoland Miniature City should you ever come to visit there. Legoland is a less popular place here in Southern California. But I love that place because it doesn't get as crowded. With replicas of famous buildings and cities, like Vegas, Paris, the Washington Monument, and even the Opera House, it's as close as anyone can get to the real things - if you're like me and can't afford to actually travel the world! Have you ever been to LEGOLAND? I'm a little late today, but... Now, let’s start the linky party! Please share your Wordless … [Read more...]
I try and I try, but picky plants don't last very long in my care. So I tend to stick to succulents. They are very low maintenance. If I forget to water them for a week, they will not die. And that fact makes me a happy gardener. Hooray for succulents. Now, let’s start the linky party! Please share your Wordless Wednesday post below, and then be sure to visit these awesome linky parties too: BeThere2Day, OhMyHeartsieGirl, aquariannart, CreateWithJoy, and Image-In-Ing! … [Read more...]
Oftentimes we are surrounded by numerous ordinary things. It makes it hard to find the beauty in a sea of ordinary-ness. But that's why I love photography. I get to look through a different lens, focus, and discover hidden beauties that pop out within a frame. The ordinary dandelion... It was just standing there, short and small, at the bottom of a tomato plant. It might get weeded out, trampled on, or live and die without making any difference in the world. But today I saw it. I saw it up close. I saw its intricacies and the un-simpleness of it. And I thought it … [Read more...]
I don't have green thumbs...but my parents do. Although we live in a suburban city, when you're in their backyard, it feels like you're in a rural town. The ground is nothing but dirt and controlled weeds. There's a small trellis for grapevines to crawl, when it's in season. About six fruit trees grow - half already bear fruit. A few scattered pots grow some hardy flowers, because honestly, they're not flower people, so those tend to be wild. Finally, being the practical people that they are, they've got tomatoes, garlic, moringa, and sweet potato tops too. Today, I found the perfect … [Read more...]
It feels like ages ago that I was an annual pass holder at Disneyland. I used to live about 10 minutes away from The Happiest Place On Earth and spent at least 3 times a week there. Some days it would just be in the morning, catching lunch before the rest of the crazy crowd got there. Other times, I stayed until the fireworks ended. For any D-land tourist, the Parade was the highlight of their day. For me, I almost never watched it. It became too predictable. However, one time, I stopped and took some photos using JUST my little HTC cell phone. This was a 2011 cell phone! I'm a little … [Read more...]
