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More green from me! This time, a green smoothie. We drink a lot of green juices or green smoothies in our house. Amazing the difference it makes in how I feel!
05/52: Rain
April 29 - May 05
It's been raining for quite a while, and yes I am getting tired of it. Especially when I have been on holidays!! I have four days off and it started on the 3rd of May and yes it has been raining everyday so far.
At least not cold like before.
I was going to upload a photo I took yesterday.
I took some photos when I went to Sapporo station by sub way and took some shots on the way.
I was quite happy with the photos I took, however I didn't see them on the big screen.
When I was about to choose and upload a picture, I couldn't choose any of the shots.
The time was around 22:30 on Sunday which is the last day I had to take a photo for this project.
I checked outside, it wasn't raining, so I quickly got my stuff ready and went to outside to shoot something, however by the time I was ready, it was raining again.
I didn't have lots of time, so I grabbed my umbrella and went outside.
I wanted to shoot some macro shots show Spring and rain and I chose this shot.
Well I need to get out there more.....
I hope you had a great week!
If you are interested....
Camera Info: Nikon D700 | Nikkor 50mm (f1.8) @ 50mm | BR-2A | ISO 1250 | 1/60s @ f/4 | Handheld Camera | Unedited
Just me at home with a Little Prince, (and a fox and a rose, if you know the story) preparing to give a reading at my brother's wedding
34 weeks! 5 weeks and change until our estimated due date! As Rob pointed out, we can count the weeks on one hand. Wowza.
This past Saturday we had our childbirth class.
We sounded like total hippies in the class. We were the only ones to openly talk about pursuing a natural, drug-free birth, and Rob even mentioned placenta encapsulation when the instructor asked us what happens to the placenta after delivery. The class was definitely education, especially when it came to the different stages of labor and coping techniques for the pain. It was great to actually try out all of the positions so we could get a feel for what may work best for us when the big day arrives. Also, Rob had to give me a back rub for a half hour. WIN!
The videos they showed were not exactly unbiased. They definitely suited our natural birth desires. But I wondered about the other people attending, especially the ones who want epidurals at the door. The course material was very blunt about the downsides of various medical interventions. I just wonder if the other students were expecting that sort of information. Another thing I learned is that I will be "taught" how to push at the hospital. I didn't think about it before, but these are muscles we never have to actively command, so of course there's going to be a learning curve. I also learned that pushing can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours for the average range for first time moms. Two hours sounds EXHAUSTING.
We also learned more about what to pack for the hospital. I still think it's early, but Rob started pestering me to pack my bag a couple of weeks ago. But then he refused to pack his bag. So I packed it for him. And tagged a list describing what is packed already and what needs to be packed at the last minute. I am phenomenally organized, go me!
The only other development this week is that we're further along in talks with the doula. We need to schedule our prenatal meeting, and then next time we'll see her at the hospital.
Butternut is still super active, despite his increasingly cramped quarters. He still makes the full belly earthquakes, which I just can't help watching. That's when I realize that he is huge, and he is going to have to come out. Eeek!
But at the same time, just about everyone and their mothers seems to think I don't look 34 weeks along. Everyone asks me when I am due, and when I tell them, they say, "You look so small!" or "You're carrying it so well!" or some variation. I guess the alternative would be for them to ask me if I am having twins.
Bump measures the same as if I was pregnant with a singleton at 29 weeks - no wonder I feel huge :)
Starting to feel more movements from the babies now which is lovely.
Get very tired though and have carpal tunnel in my right wrist and oedema and SPD. Fun huh? Can't wait to meet them though.
Week 129
This is a love letter to my friends, who also happen to be moms. I have never been a friend collector. Since childhood, I’ve always been more comfortable having a few close friends as opposed to being part of a big group of friends. I like solitary hobbies like reading and photography. After a long day at work, I liked to go home and work some more. My social life was comfortably sparse.
After having Olive, when I found out I wasn’t going back to work, I knew it was time to venture out and meet some other moms and find some babies to invite to Olive’s inevitable first birthday party. I had read a local blog that mentioned the South Charlotte Playgroup on meetup. I'm not sure if Olive was even a fetus at that point, but I tucked that nugget away and when Olive was about four months old, I looked up the group and attended my first events.
I can remember meeting some of my now closest friends for the first time. Some I knew right away that I would be friends with, some were harder to read and some I met later, when our kids were a bit older. We were all not ourselves: still sleep deprived, wrong-footed and second-guessing all of our decisions. It was so refreshing and empowering to meet other moms and observe other babies. Sometimes we would gather together for three or four, maybe even five hours, and it was so nice to not be stuck at home wondering what to do next during those times.
I found myself looking forward every week to those meet ups and then going to more meet ups until my whole week was filled with mornings and afternoons spent with other moms.
We’ve all read about how hard it is to make friends as an adult but I can honestly say that never in my life have I had an easier time making friends. I realize I am so, so lucky. I can’t imagine raising Olive without the friendship of other mothers. It was a rare moment that I felt alone in motherhood. There is almost always someone else going through what you are. During the first year, there was almost always someone else up in the middle of the night and willing to text and offer a little company.
On bad days, my friends are there to commiserate. When my toddler is melting down, someone is always trying to make things better. When things are going great, someone is always glad for me. Olive is loved by these women. You can see it in their genuine smiles, feel it in their concern and hear it in their interested voices. And I love their little ones, too. I sniff their new babies’ heads and kiss their toddlers as they run by. I want them to succeed and find traits that their parents might find challenging, endearing.
Reciprocal relationships are rare and I feel lucky to be part of this amazing circle of moms.
The benefits aren’t just mine; they’re Olive’s, too. She has grown up with these kids. She gets to practice friendship in a safe place. She asks to spend time with them and wonders what they’re doing when we’re not around them. She is so in love with Cait’s little sister. She always wants to hold her and check on her. She’s named her favorite baby doll at home “baby Emma.” Her friends are part of the stories she and her dad make up and even get incorporated into her songs. I’m grateful she gets to learn about friendship from such a young age and that my friends are raising children who Olive will learn so much from.
Like all friendships, there are times when we see each other often and times when our lives are so hectic that a moment together is rare. But they never feel far away. I know that as we inch closer to kindergarten and individualized interests that our play dates together will become increasingly rare. There will be a time sooner than we think that filling up an afternoon isn’t our job anymore and that we will crave days on end to spend in our home instead of feeling driven crazy by them.
I hope that when our kids want to dye their hair blue, wear inappropriately short skirts and go out on dates for the first time, we will be the group of ladies eating brunch at 11am on a Wednesday wistfully thinking about how easy it was when they were toddlers.
I love you, ladies. You have been one of the greatest, most joyful surprises of motherhood.
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Had a great time at My brother Jay's with the family. This was us pretty much just being stupid and over tired. hope everyone had a great week. I just got in and heading to bed. Will be back tomorrow to catch up on everyones streams
Stobist info
580EX II above to the left @1/2 power reflected in 60 inch umbrella
SB600 above to the right @1/2 power reflected in a 46 inch umbrella
F8
1/200
ISO 100
The Maverick Stampede began full speed with the MavsMeet Convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at College Park Center. University leaders and guest speaker deejay Edgar "Shoboy" Sotelo inspired students to do their best in the academic year ahead. The AfterParty provided a fun time before classes started the next day. The Welcome Week extends into September with social gatherings around campus so students canget to know each other and UT Arlington.
Only 2 weeks to go!
We went down to Hemmick while the Sun popped out for a bit and before Tracey popped too:)
Canon 500D
Canon 18-55mm
F/5.6
32mm
1/125 sec
ISO 100
Can't believe this is the last day of 'Roid Week. It always goes by so fast, especially when you try to shoot the Polaroids during the actual event. I still don't like this film. Maybe I'll have something better to use next time.
I have so much to be grateful for! I am grateful for these little wrestler’s. I am grateful that they are healthy and happy. I am grateful that we are able to provide a warm home that is filled with love and food. I am grateful that we are surrounded by a community of family and friends who offer unconditional love and support. I am grateful to have found this wonderful and talented group and project that have allowed me to grow my photography hobby and give me the opportunity to take photo’s of my family that I will be able to forever look back on and be reminded of all of the things I have to be grateful for.
Week 1 beginning June 23, 2014 and ending June 27, 2014 was the start to Willow Grove Day Camp's 60th season. During the first week of camp campers reunited with friends, enjoyed "Puppet Pizzazz" and started clubs. Campers engaged in activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, baseball, soccer, skating, and so much more!
We look forward to another great camp season.
About Willow Grove Day Camp
Willow Grove Day Camp provides summer fun for kids who live in Willow Grove, Abington, Blue Bell, Hatboro, Horsham, Huntingdon Valley, Lafayette Hill, Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting, Southampton and the surrounding areas. For more information on Willow Grove Day Camp and the services they provide please visit: www.willowgrovedaycamp.com.
Photos by Lisa Schaffer Photography (www.skylerbug.com)
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Vernacular - London Fashion Week
Looking out for the latest London fashion, as I passed marks & Spencer's premises in King's Rd Chelsea on a Sunday night I see this jobbing painter worthy of the London Fashion week.
Somebody bust the glass window that evening and the repairers were in; I hope that they were being paid a premium for that day and time of the week
For the londoners at the bus stop opposite the show was free ;0)
050915: Washington, D.C. - The annual Police Week 5k was held on May 9th and once again U.S. Customs and Border Protection had a huge showing. Numerous events are held during Police Week and Law Enforcement from all over the world descend on D.C. to pay respect to fallen comrades.
Photographer: Josh Denmark
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We have just finished our third week of camp. The Willows campers have been kept very busy these past three weeks. The days have been flying by way too quickly. It was very exciting to have all our Willows family members join us for an outstanding visiting day. The children were extremely excited to share their activities with their parents, while the parents had fun pretending to be campers. We hope you had as much fun as we did and lunch together was terrific.
The children enjoyed this weeks theme of “I Spy”. They had fun decorating binoculars in Camper Creations. In Ceramics, each child enjoyed making their favorite food out of clay with the help of their parents. Their ceramic projects will be sent home shortly. To end our wonderful week, The Willows campers joined the rest of camp at Waterworld. The children drove
water boats and joined in other great water activities. A terrific time was had by all!
Willow Grove Day Camp provides summer fun for kids who live in Willow Grove, Abington, Blue Bell, Hatboro, Horsham, Huntingdon Valley, Lafayette Hill, Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting, Southampton and the surrounding areas. For more information on Willow Grove Day Camp and the services they provide please visit: willowgrovedaycamp.com/willows.html
week of May 22nd, 2011
Sorry for the late upload and the crapiness....
Also this is super similar to something else I have done look~
Project 52 2013, Week 15
Strobist Info: Nikon SB-26 @ 1/4 inside a Westcott 28" softbox camera left. Two Nikon SB026 @ 1/16 power behind subjects for rim light.
Go Canada Go....
Messina is exhausted from watching the first Canadian win a gold on home soil......Yahoo Alexandre Bilodeau....
Branch Week at West Point - Cadet have the opportunity to learn more about the various branches in the Army - what the future may hold once they have completed their training and education at West Point.
Rehearsals.
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Montreal, Canada ~ June 22, 2018.