Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you

Coffee in the morning, blanket and sunrise...then, wine and sunset....can you feel it? Ching!

Day 25 - A picture of you from last year

Ok, maybe a little more than a year ago...lol

In Santorini, we went to a winery for an evening of food, wine and celebration and this was beside baskets for grapes. Not a flattering pic....but I dont have many of me. Ching and Opa!

Day 24 - A picture of someone you miss

I dont miss the work but i miss the kids....my dayhome kids. I loved their innocence and watching them experience and grow....fun time! They are all 4-5 years old now...my babies!

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

Anne of Green Gables....my favorite of all time. Love the characters, the setting, the messages and the legacy. Amazing series and amazing author.Ching!

Day 22 - A picture of something you never leave the house without

My phone....love my iPhone....but have it will me all the time. I have no land line or house phone, so this is my link. Addicted...perhaps. lol Ching!!!!

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget

I find it hard to put a photo up for this. I don't want to ever forget anything....even the bad. I learn from all experiences and am a better person for all of the bad too. The good things are great because the bad happened.

Never forget......

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

I wonder if anyone would want to be here with me...Bali, Indonesia. So amazing and hours just relaxing and exploring....ching!

Day 19 - A picture of something you love to do

Yep...read! Love it......certainly not going to put a photo up here of the subject matter....lol Ching!

Day 18 - A picture of the sexiest Woman alive

I think Jennifer Aniston is stunning!

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Hmmmm...brings a smile to my face. Ching!

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

One of my most favorite and treasured experiences of my life was sitting in audience the His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. An amazing man of faith and humanity - He truly believes in and sees the good in people and wants nothing but peace and happiness for all.

I was fortunate and sat at a peace conference in Denver, in audience of 11 Noble Peace Prize recipients, including the Dalai Lama and Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu. The words they spoke were real and true and seem so simple - just be kind.

The Dalai Lama and Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu are old friends now and actually were silly on stage, sitting side by side and talking and giggling while others spoke at the podium - like naughty school children.

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

Before I die, I will bring in the new year in Sydney, Australia. Whether I watch the clock strike midnight on the steps of the Opera House or on a boat on the harbour, I will be there and see a new year in.

Day 14 - A picture of your favorite store

My favorite store and one of my favorite pastimes....a good coffee and a stroll around the bookstore. Love all the options, reading childrens books or finding other treasures. Ching!!!

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

My childhood fave and still a big fan! This is who I went to Las Vegas to see and it was a dream come true....another item off my bucket list!

Day 12 - A picture of something you love

I love so many things! Its hard to choose one, but when I saw this picture today, I knew I loved it so thought I would share. This a Pina Colada drink, served to me at Corona Beach on the island of Cozumel. Freddy, the server, would bring it to me with the hibiscus, as he said it was special. Freddy is no longer just a server there, he is our friend. I was invited to his house for dinner and he showed me his home and introduced me to his family.

Cozumel I love.....I would go there today if I could. It is safe, friendly and laid back....my kind of place. I stay at a quiet bed and breakfast, right in town and away from the tourist area. I would go alone - I feel so safe. Ching!

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

I don't like bugs or spiders but I hate mean. Simple....ching!

Day 10 - A picture of someone you do the craziest things with

My bestest friend! Melinda, or I call her Nini, and I have been friends since college....20 years ago. We have so much fun and act like we are children together.

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

I think I have gotten me through most things, with the help of others...but I am a strong person because of it.

Day 08 - A picture of your most treasured item

I don't really have a concrete item that I treasure above all others, but I treasure my eyesight....I am an observer and treasure memories that are initially captured with my eye. I do love memories from other senses, but I can readily go back with visuals and share with other people what I have seen. Ching!

Day 07 - A picture that makes you laugh

I had never seen a real pumpkin patch, so on a road trip through Idaho/Oregon, when we turned down a small side road and I looked out my window and saw this one, I didn't even think and yelled (quite loud) "A PUMPKIN PATCH!!! and scared Jason. We ended up pulling over and there was a maze and several large patches.  Can you see me in the picture? lol

Ching!!!!

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

Now, don't laugh.....its true....I just want to know what it would feel like to switch with:

 ... a man! I would love to be a man for a day! Just to feel the difference in doing many things.....silly, hey?

Ching!

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory

I am very lucky in that I have many, many memories - hard to pick a favorite. However, one that I will never ever forget, having waited and wanted it for so long, was the first sunset in Santorini. Along the sea wall, rushing up to get a spot and then IT happened. Sun slowly setting and painting a sunset canvas that I had been waiting to see. I cried.....

Day 04 - A picture of yourself and a family member

Again, not so flattering, but with my girls....my 3 nieces who are all so gorgeous!

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

My favorite show right now....should be starting again soon! Dark and funny.....

Day 2 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

Not a flattering picture at all, but we sure giggle when we see it. Melinda and I have been friends since college, 1990. We always seem to laugh until we cry when we see each other and talk almost every day, driving to work in the morning. She is my rock and I adore her.

2012 - 100 days of photos

Trying something....100 days of photos.

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with five facts

January 1, 2012

 5 Facts:

1.  I am going to learn about and try geo-caching this year
2.  I daydream a lot - traveling to lots of places
3.  I hate having to wear glasses - but no other options, sadly
4.  I love smoked oysters - on crackers
5.  I love music - all different kinds and it's on almost all the time


Ching