#243 of 365: Mile Marker 215

Took off for Idaho today. There is a Julie Roberts song called "Break Down Here" that pertains to my leaving California for Idaho. I have mixed feelings but am taking a leap anyways. I stopped in Nevada to take a picture at the 215 mile marker.  

#242 of 365: Sweet Citrus

The oranges are finally ripe on our tree. They are huge and juicy and delicious! 

#241 of 365: Overshadow

My shadow on the garage door.

#240 of 365: Specter

Weird photo taken while in the car at night.

#239 of 365: In The Palm Of My Hand

When the early evening sun shines through the peep hole of the front door of my house it makes a rainbow that shines all the way down the front entry and hallway. When we were little kids my brother and sisters and I would walk the length of the hall trying to keep the rainbow on our palms the whole time. I did it for old times sake today. 

#238 of 365: Coil

Curling my hair. 

#237 of 365: Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Since we don't have much time left to spend together before I move to Idaho, Johnathan and I wanted to take a whole day to just ourselves. We drove to Yosemite and hiked Vernal Falls. It was the best day ever. There was still a lot of snow on the mountain, which made it a little tricky hiking the upper part of the trail, but we survived. Once we got to the top of the falls we ate our lunch and laid around and hung out up at the top. We kind of got a late start so we were the only ones up there. It was so incredibly beautiful and I loved experiencing it with Johnathan. I love love love this picture of us. 

#236 of 365: Start My Day Medicine

I've been really sick lately. So taking DayQuil is part of my daily ritual. 

#235 of 365: The Gem State

My friends and coworkers, Dean and Cathy, threw me a going away party since I'm going to be moving to Idaho. Dina made Idaho shaped sugar cookies. In the picture I'm pointing to where I'll be living. 

#234 of 365: Covered

Desirae, Johnathan and I went to Knights Ferry this afternoon, ate lunch at the 50's diner and hiked around the river. Here we are crossing the covered bridge. 

#233 of 365: Isolated

I found this single dandelion in a completely dead part of my backyard. 

Kickin' It Old School With Film

Here are some images from a roll of 200 speed film I got developed from that old Pentax camera I'm "borrowing" from a friend. None of the photos have been post processed. I love that they came out vintage looking!


My Wandering Jew plant I've managed to keep alive at work. It's even been growing and thriving! It is gorgeous and I love it but I've had to give it to Dina to take care of since I'll be moving.

Some lemons sitting on my desk that a student brought me from his tree.

The lens is a 50mm so I was playing around with the focus.

A benchmark that I stumbled upon while in Yosemite.

An amazing view of the Yosemite Valley! You can see Bridalveil Falls in the background.

#232 of 365: Plant My Feet

Standing in the succulents by the tree in my front yard.

#231 of 365: Style Me Pretty

Another visit with the best hair stylist in the world, Josh. I love my one on one time with him. And how fabulous he makes me look. 

#230 of 365: Crime Scene

It looks like I murdered someone, dumped them out in the country and am preparing to bury the evidence, huh?

#229 of 365: Nom Nom Nom

Eating some delicious peanut butter treat that a friend made. 

#228 of 365: Chain Reaction

I made this bracelet after being inspired by one I saw on Etsy. It took a lot of chain and almost 2 weeks of working on it every night while watching the Winter Olympics. I'm in love with it!

My Photography Website

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My photography website is finally complete and launched!

I am super excited for you all to see my work and what I am so passionate about.

#227 of 365: Shoes and Handbags

My favorite purse and matching shoes.