Dusk

Sunset! It isn't quite dark when I leave work now. 

My Phone Service Sucks

We were up in the great frozen north this weekend, with no cell service. I'm a little late with the blog. Today I forgot to take any pics, and I'm already in bed. So, with all that in mind, here's a couple of quicky shots, and one cheater - I actually took it yesterday! Sorry!  :)

The first, ice crystals on my car window: 

The second, peace lights:

The third, fuck it:

Amazon

Hello, my name is Lisa, and I'm addicted to Amazon. 

I've been redecorating my room, and let's just say FedEx has been visiting my house a LOT lately. 

I spend a lot of time in here, and I have this vision of making my bedroom into something like a hotel room - comfy chair, comfy bed, soothing decor, along with a coffee pot and mini fridge to meet my drink requirements. I'm getting it there, a little bit at a time. 

My latest purchases: a bamboo tray, a small dish drainer for my mugs, coffee and tea tins, and a picture inspiring me to venture out every now and then. 

Anywhere But Here

Ok, maybe not *anywhere* - but there are a lot more desirable options. 

I'm at work. This is my view and those tiny little dots in the sky are hot air balloons. Note the path leading away. :) 

Ringing in The New Year

Happy 2014, folks. I'm sick, and I gotta say, I'm not feeling very enthused this holiday season. I'm in a rut, I'm feeling physically and emotionally unstable, and blah. How's that for some holiday spirit?

Even so, I'm going to work to make some changes this year. Fresh start and all, right? I'm going to approach things a little differently this time - at least differently for me, anyway. Rather than picking some big goal, or talking about what I won't do, I'm going to focus on the actions and things I want to do. Pretty straight forward, I think. Maybe a little simpler than what I've tried in the past. So, without any further ado, my action steps.

For 2014, I want to take more pictures. I've been in bed sick for going on three days, so today's shot is of my tv. Welcome to Twin Peaks, which is one hell of a messed up show. I thought I was watching Northern Exposure - I got the names confused. It took me about an hour to figure out I was wrong. 

I'm aiming for one photo a day, but I may be playing catch-up at the end of the week. I hope to improve my photography through practice. Lots and lots of practice. (This is a sad start. It gives me lots of room for improvement.)

For 2014, I want to eat more veggies, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and fish. If I eat more of those things, there's less room for sugar and junk foods. 

For 2014, I want to walk more and give running a shot. I need the time in the sun, and I need the exercise. Three days a week, is what I'm shooting for. I'd love to run a 5k this year. Or maybe a 10k. Dream big, right?

For 2014, I'm going to try to speak with more kindness. So far today, I'm not doing so well on this. (How many damned root beers does a 12 year old need in one day, for Pete's sake?!? I just bought them on Sunday!!!) Luckily, tomorrow's another day. 

So that's it.  Four things. I'll be trying to blog about it, but I'm back to working full time so it won't be every day. Here's to 2014. A fresh start, a new year, an inspiration to one and all. (That last bit was a tad sarcastic. But, not unkind, so we're good.)

Montana

Bet you thought I got lost after Seattle! Unfortunately, no. We made our way from Washington, through Idaho, and into Montana. In Montana, I almost ran over a deer and a mountain lion. This was about an hour into the state! They don't mess around in Montana, they go all out to welcome you! 

We had a wonderful time visiting relatives, and I took some pictures that in no way do this beautiful state justice. Most of these are of the family farm - I love them! The last shot is of Yellowstone. 

 

Seattle, WA

I love this city!