August 26, 2019 [door]

She has opened the door to my heart. ❤️ Wait...is that too cheesy?

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August 1, 2019 [morning light]

In deciding to take part in this year’s August Break, I discovered that the last photo on my camera was from August 1st 2017. How can it be 2 years since I last took a photo?!?

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I usually don’t follow the prompts, but this year I am going to see how just how many “on prompt” photos I can do.

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August 11, 2019 [hopes]

I hope she doesn’t get too spoiled having me home every day. 🐱

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August 24, 2019 [in the distance]

In the distance, there is more of the same. If you squint your eyes you can see it. 🌿

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August 3, 2019 [lines]

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August 28, 2019 [in my bag]

Since I never leave the house anymore, I no longer have the need for a bag. However, I do have new office companions. 🐱🐱

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August 22, 2019 [clouds]

Blue sky and Monsoon clouds.

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August 20, 2019 [two]

Two

dos

二

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August 25, 2019 [green]

I’m embarrassed to say how long it’s been since I bought these pencils (that still remain unused).

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August 12, 2019 [5 facts about me]

1. I love the rain. Yet, I live in the desert.🌵

2. When I was growing up, I was the only person in my family with blue eyes.

3. Apparently, I look (and act) a lot younger than my actual age.

4. I have a silver grey streak in my hair that is as long as the Nile.

5. I am addicted to Lifesavers Pep•o•mints. Individually Wrapped. You can just hand over my old lady card, now.

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August 15, 2019 [intentions]

My intention is to make this working from home, work for me. I am enjoying having more hours in my day.

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August 13, 2019 [last year]

Apparently, on this date last year, I was under the weather.😷

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August 16, 2019 [number]

My Mom has a number of plants. Whereas, I have 1 crooked plant, in a box, hidden from cat’s view. 🌿

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August 7, 2019 [human]

Celebrating a birthday is a very human thing to do. 🍰

Disclaimer: it is not my birthday.

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August 5, 2019 [citrus]

Citrus is a color, right? 🍊🍋🌵

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August 31, 2019 [august was]

August was... full. So very full. It has been a month full of many changes.

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1. August 1, 2019, 2. August 2, 2019, 3. August 3, 2019, 4. August 4, 2019, 5. August 5, 2019, 6. August 6, 2019, 7. August 7, 2019, 8. August 8, 2019, 9. August 9, 2019, 10. August 10, 2019, 11. August 11, 2019, 12. August 12, 2019, 13. August 13, 2019, 14. August 14, 2019, 15. August 15, 2019, 16. August 16, 2019, 17. August 17, 2019, 18. August 20, 2019, 19. August 21, 2019, 20. August 22, 2019, 21. August 24, 2019, 22. August 25, 2019, 23. August 26, 2019, 24. August 28, 2019, 25. August 30, 2019

August 8, 2019 [curved]

This plant has only ever known the life of living in an office without the sun. Let’s see how long it lasts once it meets the daylight (and my cats 😂).

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August 2, 2019 [pink]

Candlelight. This song makes for happy days! 💕

🎶: @jericbook

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August 17, 2019 [picnic!]

Mexican picnic! 😁 I live in Arizona. We don’t eat outside.

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August 6, 2019 [currently reading]

Or in my case, what I SHOULD be currently reading. And what that would be is my Mandarin textbook.

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Honestly, I should be a lot further along in it than I am.

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For where I want to go, my goal is to learn both Traditional & Simplified Chinese. It’s just deciding which to learn first that is holding me up. I make up my mind and then I always rethink the decision that I made. I am currently in a holding pattern.

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In the meantime, I’ve been “reading” language apps. Might as well have fun learning, while racking my brain. Again.

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August 21, 2019 [right now]

⏰: 5:17 pm

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August 10, 2019 [my outfit]

I own no outfit for this type of weather.

My “outfit” was this window which allowed me to enjoy the storm. ⛈

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August 4, 2019 [buttons]

Is it just me or does this pattern look like buttons?

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August 9, 2019 [ground]

🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

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This is what I get taking a photo AFTER the sun has set.

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August 14, 2019 [favorite smell]

My favorite smell comes from the creosote bush. It is the smell of rain in the Sonoran desert.🌵

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