Day 28 A picture of something you are afraid of

I am not exactly afraid of heights. But when I saw the tree I had to climb to do the zip-line at our Family Reunion I freaked out!! Then I saw my 75 year old grandmother do it...haha there was no way I was gonna be be the only one in our family not to do it, so I did, nearly peed in my pants, but its was so much fun!!!!!

Day 27 A picture of you and a family member

This is me and my cousin Shazer. He makes the BEST funny faces ever!!

day 26 A picture of your day

My best friend from high school gave me these shoes. Handmade. Leather. From Turkey.

Day 25 A picture of your day

Sadly, nothing too exciting took place today. The highlight was probably my bonding moment with my new cookbook. And if only I had a picture of my slipping in the snow instant, that would have been the kodak moment to record :)

p.s. I realize the whole thumbs up thing is becoming a trend in many of my pictures. I'm working on that one.

The Oldies

I have a thing for old people-music-stuff etcetera etcetera... Today, I went to the Jamestown Courtyard Retirement Home with a friend, only it didn't feel anything like a retirement home. We walked into what looked liked the lobby of the Plaza hotel and right before us was a massive and fully adorned dining room where elderly men, women, and couples were chowing down what appeared to be a gourmet meal on some really fancy set tables. I know, I know, not the average retirement home by far!

this is a picture of one of their tables, cute huh?

Anyways I got to play bingo with some of them and it was such a good time! The ladies I sat with were so vibrant, and they reminded me of the little kids I used to babysit because they were so friendly and fun to be around.

I realized two things while at the retirement home:

1. When I step outside of myself I feel happier

2. Everyone appreciates genuine friendship

I loved it. Can't wait for Saturday morning when we do manicures! Wish I had taken a picture with them!

Day 24 A picture of something you wish you could change

(This would be my what am I doing as an English Major?!?!?! face..I think the lighting gives it that "I just had an epiphany touch" )

So at first, I was SOLD on being an ENGLISH TEACHING major. Why? Because I don't think you will find anyone as in love with the genre of Romantic Literature like I am. I was convinced that I would teach High School to convince all my students that literature is AWESOME. But then as I was taking all my english classes I realized I was BORED out of mind. Yeah, once in a while I'd be so engrossed in the material it was a bit ridiculous but for the most part I just wasn't feeling so passionate about the English Teaching dream anymore.

I've recently changed my academic route of study to nursing. Its dang hard. But, I do wish I had made this my decision the first time around.

.... But don't worry...If you ever need someone to talk to about literary critical analysis, I'm your gal. I still have those weird, nerdy itches to talk about literature and all of its mechanics

Day 23 A picture of Your Favorite Book

I am by no means a Fantasy book reader but this one is the only exception. I loved it when I first read it in the fifth grade and I still love it today. My future children will have to endure this one for their bedtime stories because its my very favorite :)