First of all, dealing with the logistics of getting pictures from a phone or camera to my computer where I can comfortably blog are slightly annoying. Only slightly, but enough to get in the way, given my crazy work schedule. I know; excuses, excuses.
Also, I've found it to be a little bit more difficult doing the blog this way. I am not a person who takes much pleasure in objects. I sort of hate shopping. My clothes and shoes are not very interesting or personal. I don't have lots of tech gadgets or cool-looking jewelry. I am finding it hard to focus my gratitude on things that can be photographed. And as a result, some of my photos are sub-par.
I think of this as a learning experience, though. I will begin by taking the best pictures I can and maybe by the end of the year I'll be more in touch with the world around me and have a shred of talent when it comes to photography. We'll see.
But it's the 13th, and I have mostly done a good job of taking a photo for each day of the year so far. Here goes:
Jan 1:
I spent New Years with some of my favorite people: Chris, Danielle, Troy, and even got to see [not pictured] Merch and Mel. Danielle, Troy, Chris and I took a nice walk at the state park up around Wipple Dam. Can you believe how green it was on New Year's Day!?
It was cold out, but I can't imagine a better way to ring in the new year than with great friends going for a walk in the woods.
Jan 2:
More memories of New Year's with Danielle and Troy. Couldn't ask for better people in my life.
Chris looks cranky because it was his first day without a cigarette when I took this :P
From here on out, I'm not sure of which days each picture was supposed to be associated with. Guess I'm not doing that great of a job on the one-item-per-day thankfulness agenda. But I guess I'll just have to make up for it!
Dogs:
Chris's mom's two awesome dogs are a source of joy every week. Okay, and headaches, too, sometimes, but mostly joy :P Hanging out with Chris's family and their dogs has become a highlight of my week!
Camera:
One of the most unpleasant pictures I've taken so far, but I was able to pick up Chris's camera from the post office while he was at work, and he is SO HAPPY to have it. He's been playing with the settings since it came in.
Breakfast:
I finally sold my Keurigs and I have to admit, aside from being less expensive and more economical, I also really like the coffee from my French Press, which was a gift from Chris a couple of years ago. I also just really love breakfast in general!
Secret Santa Gift:
My secret santa at work, Heidi, got me a box of awesome healthy snacks. I think my coworkers have me figured out already--I love me some food!
Scarves:
I mentioned already that I don't usually get excited about clothes, but scarves are pretty much the best invention anyone has ever come up with. Who knew keeping your neck warm could make the rest of you feel SO MUCH warmer? Love it!
Real Mail!
I got an actual hand-written letter in the mail from a friend, which I very much appreciate!
Work Party:
This weekend was the work party for my new job. I'm just getting to know all of these lovely ladies and gents, but I already love 'em. It honestly is such a welcoming and wonderful place to work. It makes having two jobs actually kind of fun!
Teaching:
I got this chat message from one of my very sweet, funny students this week. I can't imagine doing anything for a living besides teaching at this point in my life. The students make the job SO awesome EVERY day.
Okay, I'm not sure if I really have enough here, but this is a good highlight reel of my first couple weeks of 2016. I'm sure there's a lot more to be thankful for that I will have to include at a later date!
I've decided that a once-a-week post is more realistic for me than a daily one, and I'm going to try and post on Saturdays. Look forward to more in the future!
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