12/52- Years Ago

I took this picture probably about seven years ago... before I really knew what it meant to take a good picture.  I stumbled across this today while I was looking through my photo files, and it reminded me that even in high school, I loved taking pictures.  This is my cousin during a family photo shoot at my grandparents' house.

Right Now I'm...

Listening: I heard a new song on the radio the other day called "Dear Future Husband" and I got a kick out of it.

Watching: Well... I made the mistake of borrowing the first season of Army Wives from my sister the other day... and I'm SO HOOKED! The best part: the final season aired a few years ago, so the entire series is out on DVD! No waiting to find out what happens next. I've always had a soft spot for the military, and this show just made it that much bigger!

Reading: I'm a little bit between books right now, but I'm thinking of picking up a Dee Henderson novel again or maybe reading my copy of Killing Kennedy I got for Christmas. SO many good options!

Working on: Well... I'm quite proud of myself this month, actually.  I was inspired by a friend (simply by her example) to focus on my running. Inspiration hit at about 10pm on March 8, and I ran at 5:45am on March 9.  I haven't missed a single day since then, and I'm up to about 2.3 miles a day.  That's an approximated guess because I run on a trampoline (which is better for my "old lady" knees!). I actually LOVE running, and I'm so glad I started in earnest again.  It's honestly one of the best parts of my day!  And bonus: I'm starting to feel healthier just by this simple change!!

Indulging: Water.  Crazy, huh? But my inspirational friend actually told me that she drinks like 100+ oz a day, and I thought it couldn't hurt.  I've been drinking between 80-120 oz a day for the last three weeks, and I've kind of developed a "taste" for it.  I always hated water before, but now I can't survive without drinking lots!

Wishing: hmmm.... for spring temperatures to stick around.  And for a few other things, but as always, waiting seems to be the theme of my life right now!

Needing: hmmm.... answers and direction? But I suppose that goes back to the previous statement about waiting. 

Rejoicing: My sister's friend (and my friend through the interwebs) has been waiting for a lung transplant due to cystic fibrosis for years, and she has been in the hospital for like over six months waiting for new lungs.  AND... a few weeks ago, she got them!!! I'm so happy for her and her family (she is a young wife and mother)!

Reflecting: On the things I take for granted.  Family close by.  A rent-free living arrangement. A job with co-workers I get to have fun with even NOT on the clock. A great church. So many things I take for granted... but should be thankful for daily! 

Picturing: A few weeks ago, I bought this daily calendar from Karen Kingsbury and her daughter Kelsey's "Possibilities" line.  A few days ago, the quote really stuck with me. I just felt like that's where I am right now.  I want my life to make a difference in someone else's. 

11/52- Change

Spring is in the air!!

10/52 - Swing

I know I'm a day late posting this one, but I kind of forgot! Oops!! This one was so EASY! The weather is finally nice enough to play outside, so last Sunday afternoon, we went out to play for a little while. LAST Sunday, we still needed our jackets/coats.  THIS Sunday... it's in the mid 60's!! I sure hope this weather is here to stay!

And, as always... Here are a few extras! 

9/52 - Orange

I went to the "archives" for this one.  I like having a color as my inspiration, and even though I took this one several years ago, it's still one of my favorites! I love the orange poppies at my aunt's house in Denver!