Living In the Moment

Photo Credit: (Pinterest) Shabby Art Boutique  Happy New Year!  Wishing all of you only the best in 2019.  I am  hoping these upcoming months will be ones of change and growth for all of us. Letting things go that no longer serve us. Knowing your worth.  Speaking your truth.  I am focusing on going back to basics. Taking a step back. Yes, Learning the basics teaches us a strong foundation in any area but at times we need to realize we need to revisit this space. To refuel. To move forward. To become whole. To find your own balance.  I plan to bring back more of my love of music, photography, and poetry back to my blog.  Visit with family and friends that I love.  Find my niche in a few different areas of my life.  How will you change and grow this year? 

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FAMILY & FRIENDS  Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and year ahead! 

A YEAR IN  PHOTOS ...    

MY LATEST OBSESSION!  I never truly realized how much music shaped my life throughout the years until I became a bit older.  I owe a huge thanks to my folks who introduced me to such amazing artists throughout my life. The songs that were played on the car radio as we drove to the beach.  The artists that were played on our hi-fi on eight track tapes.  The classics that were filtered throughout the house on Sundays mornings.  Sirius XM Radio has brought back all these songs in a special way. I have found a few channels that I have been listening to during my commute to work that have stood out: THE BRIDGE (James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Simon & Garfunkel Etc) & THE BLEND (Phil Collins, Elton John, Billy Joel Etc) These two channels have the combination of classic and easy listening with a dab of soft rock thrown in. I highly recommend them.  I cannot tell you how much more enjoyable my commute has been while ...

Photography by Kristine  A PANERA OUTING  After work last week, I decided to visit Panera Bread. I truly could not remember the last time I did this, so I took this opportunity to make it an Artist's Date, of sorts  (Julia Cameron's (one of my favorite inspirational authors thought process  for  artists's outings that get you out into the world, doing what you love).  I brought along a book, a journal and my laptop. I had a fulfilling sandwich, delicious summer salad and a great tasting lemonade. This made it possible to wait out the traffic during rush hour and to avoid downpours that were coming through the area.  I spent some of my time catching up on podcasts that I have been falling behind on. I also caught up on researching books that I would like to add to future reads.  As I sat listening to my podcasts many tables around began to fill up. A young mother and her young son talking about his day at preschool. A woman that ...

PinTerest Image  SUMMER BUCKET LIST  When I came across this Summer Bucket List on PinTerest, I had to share it!  I am unsure if I am the only one, but after a long winter season I cannot wait to open the windows, and feel the fresh air.  My first trip of the year to see the ocean is always one I look forward to. We will be heading to the ocean next month with family and I am counting the days!  What are your Summer plans? I would love to hear from you! Do any of these suggestions interest you? 

Photography by Kristine  Seeing I was "tagged" to do this questionaire by a good friend, I thought  I would share my answers here on my blog with all of you!   25 BOOK-ISH THINGS ABOUT ME  I bring a book along with me everywhere I go What I love about a good book is when the story stays with me long afterward Some books I have loved over the years were purchased on cover preference alone Beverage of choice while reading: Coffee in the AM / Red wine in the PM Yes, I do dog-ear pages to remember good parts in a book Yes, I have been to a book signing I have never read a graphic novel  Coming of age stories do appeal to me Any book about a catastrophic event (K2, Titantic, True Crime)  - Interests me I always find myself routing for the underdog in any book (or movie!) I do have an interest in books on forensics, psychology, vintage anything  I have recently been enjoying audio books, currently listening to Sweetbitter (photo...