July 7, 2010

bits and pieces

i'm a single pug mommy this week - my brother is off to the wilds of alaska. i'm hoping he sends back lots of flash frozen salmon and i've been drooling over yummy grilled salmon recipes.

i lived for so long by myself that it was a big adjustment to get used to living with a male roommate. so, this week i'm celebrating being able to walk around in my underwear and eating ice cream for dinner. *smile*

in case any of you didn't see - i'm happy to report that the camera
seems to be fine. i will give a great testimony now of why the 40d is
much better than the rebel (if you can afford the different) - that metal case took quite a jolt with just the battery case door popping off. even the scratches are barely visable. the 100mm however, it's in three large pieces. i can't quite bring myself to toss it in the garbage just yet. it hurts my heart (lol)
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on my ipod today - landslide (stevie nicks), beautiful (india.arie), china grove (the doobie brothers), drive (the cars), hanging by a moment (lifehouse), stay awhile (edie brickell), desperately wanting (better than ezra), try a little tenderness (otis redding)

gratitude - sleeping well, getting things moving at work and feeling a sense of accomplishment, the solitude of a separate office

25 comments:

  1. glad your camera things are [mostly] okay. have fun having time on your own!

    xo Alison

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  2. Smiles all around! So glad to hear about your camera. I am sick just thinking about your accident!

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  3. enjoy your alone time !
    and i'm so glad your camera is fine, but oh, ouch....that poor lens.

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  4. So glad the camera is ok...but that is pretty sad about the lens. Have fun eating that ice cream while walking around in your undies. It's a nice kind of freedom.

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  5. Alone time!!! Yippee! I would love a week all by myself...omg... And so happy about your camera. Yeah! But boo hoo about the lens...sorry :(

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  6. what a beautiful positive post!! poor camera baby.

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  7. Are you absolutely sure the lens can't be repaired? That would just kill me to throw it away. Glad you're enjoying some alone time to do what you want and when.

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  8. Sleeping well sounds so good. I'm very sleepy right now.

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  9. prance around in yer panties! hahahha! that is the life!

    and i hope he lands lots of salmon! grilled salmon, asparagus, and couscous is one of my favorite meals on earth! YUM!!!!

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  10. Enjoy your alone time Char, so sorry about your lense, it would break my heart too. take care, fresh salmon sounds so good right now.

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  11. Everything in life looks so much better after a good night's sleep. And while listening to great music, love the ipod selection :)

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  12. i am sorry about your lens...that is a fine one. enjoy our time alone, we all need a respite from people once in a while.

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  13. So sorry about you lens! Hoping you start feeling better about it and thank goodness your camera is fine. Enjoy your solitude this week!

    xo Mary Jo

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  14. Do like my alone time. Almost getting too used to it I think. Glad the camera is better.

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  15. Morning Char. So sorry to hear about your camera mishap. I would be just sick over it. I'd have a hard time throwing the lens away too.

    Enjoy your time alone! Sounds wonderful to me!

    I bought an iPhone about a month ago and still have yet to put a song on it. Pandora works well though! Kiss the Pug for me : )

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  16. I'd be looking forward to some salmon too~ I have several recipes if you search.
    It'll almost be like coming to dinner!

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  17. oh i have been hearing so many good thigns about alaska this week from a friend who spent some time there - and i so wanna go.

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  18. Glad to hear about your camera. Great to be alone for a bit!

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  19. oh so glad you camera's ok but i know it's a sickening feeling about the lens.

    have fun this week - eat all the ice cream you want - in your underwear

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  20. I have a feta and bread crumb salmon recipe if you're interested... is it just me or are all recipes better with cheese? Hmmmm...

    I love your gratitude list as well. I have a journal where I write five things I'm grateful for every night before I go to bed. It's actually been really helpful in trying to turn my life around :)

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  21. Oh ENJOY the freedom of walking around in your skimpies... LOL

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  22. You sound good. Love some alone time! It is always good. I can't wait to post a playlist. I am inspired by your music choices as well as your photography. Have a great week.

    ann

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  23. Glad your camera is well! Like the gratitude thoughts at the end of your post.

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  24. Mr O doesn't quite understand it but I really enjoy my time alone if he has to travel for work...I need lots of alone time...

    So happy that your camera wasn't broken:)

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.