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My mom has been the inspiration in just about everything I do. I miss her so much and the last little while have been unbearable. This picture was the last one taken of us. It was my birthday of 2005. She died two months later. Sometimes I think it wast fault, taking her out in public, to a zoo. Germ infested, too many people. I sometimes think to myself that if I wasn't selfish and wanted to take her out one last time, maybe she would have been with us a little longer.  I like to think she was proud of me. Deep down I know she was. But there are times I'm sure she wasn't. Sometimes I would give anything to see her again. Talk to her, hug her.  This picture obviously wasn't taken by me :) but it was one of the last times we had family time. I really hope she enjoyed herself at least a little bit.  Thanks for stopping by!

As I've said before, I love old things.  This door knob was the first thing I noticed when my friends, Chris and Sandy, moved into their house a few years ago.  Thanks for stopping by!

Today's post is about one of my constant struggles.  Weight loss. I have been on a quest to slay the fat dragon once and for all since 2011.  I was doing very well with going to the gym regularly up until that fall when I had to put it on hold to prepare for an occasion that I had to put my full attention to.  That event has come and gone, and I wasn't able to get back into the swing of things since. I kept saying I will go back once the event is over.  The next month has come and gone, then Christmas has come and gone, next thing you know, it's 2014 and I still have yet to be able to get back to the gym.  Only now it's finances holding me back. I have been trying to do work-outs at home.  It's not the same.  I've been doing some challenges with a co-worker.  She's been on my ass to do something, and I am forever grateful for that. It's only February, but I think this year is going to be a good one.  After the last few, I really hope so. Thanks

This little fella said he didn't want me to take his picture, so I had to sneak one.  It's not a clear shot because I had to take it from across the table.  He is the sweetest little thing I have ever met.  The only reason he even looked in my direction was because the cat was on my shoulders. Thanks for stopping by!

I consider myself a photographer.  I enjoy taking pictures of landscapes, old buildings and barns.  To me, a photographer is someone who takes pictures. A professional is a whole other breed of awesome! I have mad respect for professional photographers. I know a few who do AMAZING work.  I will never achieve professional level, nor do I want to.  I merely do this as a hobby.  I love to sit with my editing program and make my pictures stand out with different textures, frames and colors.   I enjoy sharing what my eyes see through the lens of my Nikon 3100 with a 55mm lens.  Sharing my version of the things around me.  Most of my posts will just be pictures.  Some will be of trials and errors I have overcome to get great pictures.  I may even throw a few daily challenges out there just for something to do. I would like to take this time to thank you for stopping by, and hope to see you all around often. This first picture I will share with you is one of my favorites.