4/52- Action

I discovered something this week: Sports photography may not be my calling.  I took over 100 shots, and there were only about three I truly liked.  Oh well... live and learn.  Now I know another area that needs work! At least it was fun to watch my sister!

Right Now I'm...

Listening: Glee started up again a few weeks ago, and while I'm not a huge fan of the story line these days, the music is still GREAT! I've got a few of the newest releases on my ipod, and I'm quite enjoying them!

Watching: I'm almost done with round 2 of Grey's Anatomy, and then probably I'll take a break from shows and watch my Valentine's Day DVD a dozen times before February 14!

Reading: Home of Our Hearts by Robin Jones Gunn- the continuing story of my beloved Todd & Christy from my jr. high and high school days!

Working on: finishing 3 photo books from the Bahamas Getaway, and another one from the 5-year Pastoral anniversary last weekend

Indulging: Chocolate. And cake.  And green apples (which are totally an A-OK thing to indulge in!)

Wishing: that my body didn't hurt so much!  Seriously.  I'm the youngest OLD LADY I know.  It's pathetic, really!

Needing: haha... another weekend in the Bahamas? 

Rejoicing: That I was able to visit the Chiropractor today!  LOVE that lady!

Reflecting: Yesterday, we celebrated 5 years with our Pastor and his family serving at Farmington!  What a delightful time of fellowship and rejoicing!  I've been so thankful for their ministry here!

Picturing: THIS

3/52- Colorful

I LOVE this picture I took last weekend in the Bahamas!  Nassau was so much more colorful than I thought it would be, and I LOVED it!!

2/52- Focus

What you see often depends on where you're focused (obviously in picture taking, but in life as well!).  Different things stick out depending on your focus, and sometimes you catch things you otherwise would have missed!  I love these two photos I took last weekend when we were in the Bahamas, and I think they're perfect for the "FOCUS" post!

PS- I realize this was supposed to be posted for last week, but I was a little busy doing... OTHER... things this weekend. And technically this picture was taken on Saturday, so it still counts! Stay tuned for MORE pictures of the fabulous CRUISE weekend in the BAHAMAS!!

1/52- Resolution

Something I wanted to do this year was learn more about my camera and how to take better pictures.  I super can't stand the whole "So&So Photography" movement that is taking over the interwebs by storm. I don't claim to be a professional or anything, I just know that I LOVE taking pictures and playing with light and editing.  I do it for me, and anyone that asks.  Because I enjoy it. But that's a rant for another day.  

One way I'm going to challenge myself to work on my photography this year is by posting a photo a week in 2015, using ideas from several different "challenge" lists on pinterest. 

This week, the first {full} week, is...

Resolution

5 Thankful Things: December

1. I'm thankful for the opportunity I had to practice my photography skills by being the photographer for Road to Bethlehem!  What fun that was, and I'm so glad at the turn out we ended up having!

2. I'm thankful for the great appointment I had in Iowa City on the 5th!  My nose is healing just like it should, albeit rather slowly.  No additional surgery needed, just time and patience!

3.  I could not be more thankful for the precious time I was able to spend with my family this month! That's one of the best parts of the holiday season- all the time with family!  I have an amazingly wonderful family, and it's been so fun to have everyone around the table for meals and activities!

4. Although I did have a minor touch of the flu, I'm SOOOO THANKFUL that I didn't get it as bad as my dad.  I did not need that on top of the sinus infection I ended up with last week.  And even though I DID get another sinus infection, I'm also thankful that it wasn't nearly as bad as what I used to get before my surgery last March!

5.  I'm thankful for the passing of 2014.  It was a particularly difficult year for me and my family, and I can't say I'm sorry to see it gone.  There were definitely some great times had this year as well, but mostly I'm thankful for a fresh new start and the promise of something great to come in 2015!