29 Going on 30

July 31st marked my 29th birthday. I kinda, slightly freaked out in the inside. Because this means I'll be 30 next year! Crazy, because I don't feel that old or should I say I don't feel that age. Looking back in time, I didn't see my life this way at all. Not that it's a bad life at all. I mean seriously look at my amazing son!

I do wish I was slightly more accomplished in my career aspect. I mean growing up I wanted to be this famous artist or photographer. (And I secretly still do).  Then I look around at so many people my age and all that they have accomplished. They have made a dent in this world. This makes me question my life and if I have made a difference? And if I have really lived so far? Seriously, I want to be that beat-up pick up truck that just screams personality because it really lived. So, this bucket list is to living and reminding myself of my dreams. It is also about motivating myself to become a healthier and happier ME! So I can hit my 30s with the a BANG!

29 Going on 30 Bucket List:

1) Do something that I might not do normally.
(Might not know what that is now but I'm sure I'll know at the time.)

2) Throw a party.

3) Make a new friend.

4) Worry less, breathe more. (Trust me, that's a tough one!)

5) Bake an apple pie.

6) Take Kade somewhere or do something new at least once a month. (Like going to the Zoo and Movies)

7) Go somewhere I've never been.

8) Take a class.

9) Start doing yoga.

10) Exercise more.

11) Try a gluten free diet for at least a month. (If it doesn't stick, watch my intake of carbs.)

12) Eat healthy.

13) Start my Etsy Shop!

14) Blog more.

15) Help someone.

16) Volunteer and/or donate something.

17) Create something new. (Maybe a new craft?)

18) Refurnish something.

19) Take photos with my actual camera and not just with my phone.

20) Watch 13 going on 30 and participate in the Thriller dance.

21) Make a wish on a shooting star.

22) Lose at least 20lbs. (Maybe even 30?!)

23) Make and do a "Good Thing in a Jar".

24) Acts of kindness towards strangers.

25) The Color Run!

26) Read at least 24 books. (Hopefully more!)

27) Cut my hair short.

28) Have a spa day! (Relax, Mani, and Pedi)

29) Take more walks.

30) Do something that scares you.

Quick Pic

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”

― Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds

Quick Pic

“The trick to forgetting the big picture is to look at everything close up.”
― Chuck Palahniuk

Quick Pic

Busy day at work, needed to take a break to stop and smell the roses. Or well, whatever this is. ;)

Surprise Pictures!

So I have many rolls of film laying around that I have taken over the years.

I finally decided to develop a roll! I had no idea what was on it. I just know that I used my Seguall Twin Lens Camera. (my favorite-- here's a pic… http://cloud.lomography.com/140/210/42/57ce2ec716fa4f5098f40993341a02126061a3.jpg )

I mailed it off to thedarkroom.com because I don't have my own equipment and I was unable to develop it myself, something I very much love doing! There's just something about the darkroom… its just wonderful! There was a slight problem with it getting there which apparently doesn't happen much. But other than that my experience was great. I'm happy with the surprise images I took.

So take a look! Enjoy!

iphone Photos: Monsters

Here are latest iphone photos and it seems to be monster theme :D

Monster finger puppets!

More monsters! And my attempt to make brownie popsicles.

(They were yummy just not so much looking the way I wanted them to!

Mmmmm. Yum. I heart sprinkles!

And a photo of the lantern lights I got for the deck. They're solar too!

We set up a kiddie pool for Kade one 90° day. He loooooooved it!

Then one rainy overcast day. I was feeling bummed so

I decide to pretend we were at the beach!

(yes the water is blue)

My little monster!!

Kade was laughing at being able to see himself in my iphone!

While in the 2nd photo he was being a little monster by not listening.

But look how innocent he looks!

Bring on the Sunshine

I saw these flowers (not 100% sure what type) in my neighbors yard and I just thought they looked so enchanting in the bright warm sunlight. I look forward to more summer sunshine (and taking more photos of course).