1 Month Down (Almost)

Hello there everyone! It's been almost a month since I have been laid off, and I have to say I am enjoying myself. But not in the lazy I'm not doing anything but sitting on my butt and collect unemployment thing. I could count on one hand how many time I have not changed out of my PJ's since I've been home. I started working out, doing Yoga (and I am hooked!) and have set certain goals for myself. The first one was that I would take more pictures. And I have! I have taken my camera with me pretty much every time I leave the house.  Also, because I am babysitting Little Lu-Lu, it gives me the opportunity to take her to the park, and maybe take the long way to hit up a photo op.  

GingerPics Etsy Shop (click on it, go ahead, you know you want to!) has added 7 new photos available for purchase, and I plan on so many more in the upcoming months. I even sold THIS ONE the day I listed it! You guys have been such a great support system, and I can't thank you enough. I always loved my family and friends, but I appreciate you more now than ever. 

More pictures to come, so stay tuned!!

You can buy this one HERE!!! ANNNDD it comes with a White Mat that looks fabulous in ANY New England Home :-)

Little More Nature

Happy Friday everyone! It is so frigid here right now, I swear I have been cold for a week straight. We haven't had the heat on this much, like ever. The electric bill is probably going to double this month. My dad would just tell me to put another sweatshirt on. But when I already have 2, and I'm sitting under 2 blankets and drinking hot chocolate, I think it's fine to turn it up, just a bit. I really wanted to out again this week, but I don't have a decent pair of gloves, and when the mercury hasn't risen above 15*, that is an issue. Next week, I promise! 

Well, last week, I went down to Scituate, and while it was chilly, it was beautiful. The sky was so blue and there was just enough crisp in the air. I left feeling so refreshed. I love Scituate. It is my dream town to live in. Seaside, New England Charm, Small (but not too small), and just a small drive to a lighthouse (my weakness). Oh yea, and I got married there, NBD :-)

I was leaning over in my car to change my shoes and saw that I parked at the perfect angle to get the Lighthouse in my mirror. I love how this came out. I had no idea it would look this great!

I have put some of these on my Etsy for sale HERE!!!!!! As always, if you see something you like, and it isn't for sale on GingerPics for Etsy, just e-mail me and I will magically make it appear. I promise once the weather gets into normal numbers (the weatherman said it was warmer in Alaska, what is UP with that?!?!) I will venture out and find some hidden gems around the South Shore.  

Have a great weekend and thanks for reading!

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A Little Bit of Nature, Pt. 1

Hi all! It's been a pretty nice week here but today (Friday) the chill came to town. It's like 19* out right now. At least that's what Maxie (My Car) told me. Brrrrrr! I have been really busy since I have been without Job. And I LOVE IT! I've really only had 1 lazy day and considering I am pretty lazy, that is pretty good! My neighbor is dragging me to Yoga tomorrow morning. I'll be sure to let you know how that goes, considering I have worked out maybe 4 times in the past year. 

Anyways....Let's get back to the topic at hand. Since I have no clients lined up until the spring, I needed some inspiration to keep the camera in my hand.  I figured since I live near so many beautiful things, I would just head outside and start snapping! These are a few of the shots that I have taken and I will be sharing more in the next few days. I was going to head out again today, but I didn't have gloves and that is kind of a must when my breath is freezing as soon as it exits my mouth. 

Here are some of my favorites! 

These first 5 are from the woods behind my condo. I went out one night right before dusk.  

I love the light in this one. It looks like the wood is on fire. 

This is from a SUPER gloomy/rainy/cold day at Nantasket. I brought the little girl I baby sit for down there and we were the only ones there. It was really nice. 

After that trip to Nantasket, LuLu fell asleep in the car, and I took the long way home and went up to Great Hill in North Weymouth. I haven't been up there in probably 15 years. But you get a great view of the city. I can't wait to go back on a clear day. 

A Snowy Nantasket: It had snowed (obviously) and again, I just drove around down by the beach. This is one of my favorites from that day. You can buy it here (BUY ME!!!) 

Those are just a few from the past week or so. I am going to post some more, so stay tuned, stay warm and GO PATS!!!!

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New Year!

Happy 2013 everyone! I honestly can't believe it's already the new year. I know everyone says that as you get older the years go by faster, but 2012 was in warp speed! I can only hope that 2013 will be just as good or better than 2012. It was a good year. One thing I am going to concentrate on a little more (with a little help and encouragement from hubby) is being better to myself. I tended to overindulge last year, and while it was fun, I know I can be more disciplined in so many aspects of my life (eating, drinking, staying up late, not doing laundry)

Ok, well, since this isn't a lifestyle blog, lets leave that at that :-) Since the Holidays are over and Christmas Cards are finished (did I mention I had 8 cards hanging up of photos that I took?!?!?! That is a pretty cool feeling!), I thought I would challenge myself to improve my photography with some personal challenges and goals. I literally just thought of this idea on my drive into work this morning so I am still trying to think of ideas that will interest me, and still be interesting to read about. 

Living in New England there are so many opportunities to take great shots of so many things! Soooooo I will be sure to keep you posted on what I decide to do. I can't get my mind off of a nature series, so I think I might just roll with that. I have made a promise to myself to go out for a walk this weekend bringing only some coffee or cocoa and my camera. Inspiration is only right outside and I can't wait to see what I can capture. 

Boston Public Garden, 2011

Stay tuned :-) 

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