winter gloom

I woke up not feeling well again today. But I showered and dressed and went to church anyway. It's such a privilege to serve on the prayer wall and take others to the throne of God in intercession. But I realized I needed prayer first, so I sought out a good friend and received the grace I needed to finish out the morning. (How many times do we just try to "muscle through" our day without asking for much-needed prayer???) I just felt like I was moving in slow-mo, and desperately wanted to take a looooonnnnngggg winters nap. My jammies were calling my name.

I tried taking pics this morning, but it was a bust. I hadn't even had my first cup of tea, so my mind was still fuzzy. I decided I'd try again later.

I slept for three hours this afternoon. And I do feel better! I heard a pastor say once that the most spiritual thing you could do sometimes is just take a nap. I heartily agree!

I was able to take more pics this afternoon. And this was the one I chose for the 365 Project. It makes me want to break out in poetic song. How about a little winter haiku? :0)

Coffee and tea on

a winter day; tea for you,

the other for me

Charles de Lint

happy NEW year!

Bacon, blueberries and my best friend
Rushing to dress, blow my nose (again)
Hugs, more hugs,...just one more hug from Nathan

Drive

Welcome!
Hugs, smiles, scintillating smells
Feasting
Kids frolicking, chicken dancing, bells ringing
Talking (last night drinking, college-picking, marriages pending...)
Goodbyes
Hugs

Drive
...and drive
...and drive some more

FATZ Cafe!
Rest
Laugh

Drive

Home!
Unpack

Happy New Year Everyone!

new beginnings

I love a fresh start. A clean sheet of paper. A new year.

This year has been wonderful on many fronts, and I have MUCH to be thankful for. And this Christmas season has brought its many blessings, and expensive gifts. I can't remember a Christmas where I've been blessed so much materially.

• two pairs of Sanita clogs that i adore
• one fabulous Nook
• a Vera wallet to match my handbag (thanks kids!!!)
• and a Nikon D70!

The Nikon is actually a wonderful hand-me-down from my friend Beth. I'm sitting at her Mac as I type this post, in Belton, SC. With 56 minutes left in 2010, I'm beginning to feel a bit nostaligic. And I'm fighting a post-Christmas cold, so I'm feeling a bit loopy - hence all the rabbit-trailing. *grin*

The camera is pretty intimidating. Seriously. And it takes a lot to intimidate me technologically. But I'm looking forward to the challenge of learning all the cool features. Beth has talked me into joining her for Project 365 that is sponsored by www.shuttersisters.com. Every day, for the next 365 days, I will attempt to post a picture and learn all the ins and outs of this DSLR. I'm hoping i'll be able to spark another creative side of me in the process. 

The pic above is my first attempt at using this fabulous camera.

Here's to a very blessed, and VERY creative New Year.