This guest post was contributed by ‘You Are Art’ (Image from Flickr) For most amateur photographers, taking pictures at night-time is a one way ticket to red eyes and obscured backgrounds. You don’t want a bunch of messy pictures in your photo album: not only is it ugly, but it is the number one way…
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Uncomplicating My Busy life… Well, Sort Of
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Enter the Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest + A Giveaway
From Amateur to Accomplished, Photographers Get a “Shot” at Greatness Moms, Dads, and everyone love photos of their kids. Whether you are a professional with a monster expensive DSLR camera, or just an occasional shooter with a smaller pocket point and shoot, I’ll bet you have at least a couple of proud shots that you love to…
GleekRetreat 2010 Recap
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eBay + Kijiji + San Jose = Pure Awesomeness
It’s been about a week since I got back from San Jose. Since that time I have been thinking a LOT about how to put my experience into words. But it ain’t easy! As you will see, I started writing most of this post while I was on the plane on the way back. I…
![[5|30 #Outside] It is absolutely beautiful here right now. The current temperature is 68°. We better enjoy it while we can cuz it might be 30 degrees in 2 days. LOL! This little guy was certainly enjoying the weather. I was sitting at the island and I heard a noise. I looked up and he was actually standing on his hind legs looking in the patio door. By the time I grabbed my phone to take a picture he had jumped up and perched himself on the stack of chairs. He's so cute! #squirrelsofinstagram #squirrel wildlife #spring #everydayphotoaday](http://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/fc6822a4d0451da8ab40888e4f2c737f/5D414555/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/54512209_584222795375764_5356627219044530669_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com "[5|30 #Outside] It is absolutely beautiful here right now. The current temperature is 68°. We better enjoy it while we can cuz it might be 30 degrees in 2 days. LOL! This little guy was certainly enjoying the weather. I was sitting at the island and I heard a noise. I looked up and he was actually standing on his hind legs looking in the patio door. By the time I grabbed my phone to take a picture he had jumped up and perched himself on the stack of chairs. He's so cute! #squirrelsofinstagram #squirrel wildlife #spring #everydayphotoaday")
![[3|30 #WhatImReading] #everydayphotoaday
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away I used to love to read. Correction... I used to have time to read. Lol! These days I don't get to read much of anything unless it's related to my job, or one of my side gigs. I have a couple of books sitting at home that I'm going to read one day soon. For now? I feel guilty if I sit down and try to read a book when I know there's things that I should be doing on my to-do list. Don't get me wrong, I do take time to relax, it just doesn't involve reading. Maybe I should add that to my bath time routine. 🤔🤔🤔 #Jamf #TechNerd #itprofessional #techblogger #macsupport #technerd
#readingnook #readingpa #reading #readingbooks #readinglife #readingforfun #readings #instareading #readinglist #readingtime #readingcorner #readingislife #readingchallenge #readingtime📖 #readingaddict](http://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/9735280f75916f286bcbcd537f96258e/5D3E7D9B/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/56280084_2082509891859849_836660424219911282_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com "[3|30 #WhatImReading] #everydayphotoaday
A long time ago in a galaxy far far away I used to love to read. Correction... I used to have time to read. Lol! These days I don't get to read much of anything unless it's related to my job, or one of my side gigs. I have a couple of books sitting at home that I'm going to read one day soon. For now? I feel guilty if I sit down and try to read a book when I know there's things that I should be doing on my to-do list. Don't get me wrong, I do take time to relax, it just doesn't involve reading. Maybe I should add that to my bath time routine. 🤔🤔🤔 #Jamf #TechNerd #itprofessional #techblogger #macsupport #technerd
#readingnook #readingpa #reading #readingbooks #readinglife #readingforfun #readings #instareading #readinglist #readingtime #readingcorner #readingislife #readingchallenge #readingtime📖 #readingaddict")
![[2|30 #MakesMeHappy] #everydayphotoaday
I was so wrapped up in work and another freezing cold lacrosse game yesterday that I forgot to post. Day #2 and I already failed. Lol! Anyway, let's stay on the theme of #WhitneyYoung just a little bit longer, shall we? Those of us who went to this school always loved the view from "the bridge" to downtown Chicago. Among other activities, the other bridge (between the academic building and the gym) is where we were forced to do square dancing during gym. Many of us secretly enjoyed it. LOL!
You even see this view on TV shows and movies including the opening to Mike and Molly. The school is a great place. As we know it's the alma mater of @MichelleObama, as well as many, many other greats who graced these halls. Knowing that I am part of the legacy and that my girls are carrying it on makes me happy!
#highschool #Dolphin4Life #DolphinsForLife #90sbaby #Chicago #ChicagoSpring](http://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/e5661df08158eaa7a9a8f0fac53ae35e/5D363CFE/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/54446910_131424754652102_5149475706375862431_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com "[2|30 #MakesMeHappy] #everydayphotoaday
I was so wrapped up in work and another freezing cold lacrosse game yesterday that I forgot to post. Day #2 and I already failed. Lol! Anyway, let's stay on the theme of #WhitneyYoung just a little bit longer, shall we? Those of us who went to this school always loved the view from \"the bridge\" to downtown Chicago. Among other activities, the other bridge (between the academic building and the gym) is where we were forced to do square dancing during gym. Many of us secretly enjoyed it. LOL!
You even see this view on TV shows and movies including the opening to Mike and Molly. The school is a great place. As we know it's the alma mater of @MichelleObama, as well as many, many other greats who graced these halls. Knowing that I am part of the legacy and that my girls are carrying it on makes me happy!
#highschool #Dolphin4Life #DolphinsForLife #90sbaby #Chicago #ChicagoSpring")
![[1|30 Get in the photo] #everydayphotoaday
#Lacrosse season has started! Kayla is still loving it. And she recently made varsity!!! In today's game #WhitneyYoung is currently up 5-2. I hope we win!
It's 48 degrees, but WC is 38. Feels much colder!!! UPDATE: WE WON!! 12-4! #lacrossegirls #whitneyyoungalum #Dolphin4Life #SportsMom #wydolphins](http://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/dd4f9c262ac5f996c7bd6d3bfbe969ef/5D39A219/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/54277245_150299499335854_4029234181745969739_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com "[1|30 Get in the photo] #everydayphotoaday
#Lacrosse season has started! Kayla is still loving it. And she recently made varsity!!! In today's game #WhitneyYoung is currently up 5-2. I hope we win!
It's 48 degrees, but WC is 38. Feels much colder!!! UPDATE: WE WON!! 12-4! #lacrossegirls #whitneyyoungalum #Dolphin4Life #SportsMom #wydolphins")
