Rough start to the week = Hard root beer after dinner (in a glass mug from an Oktoberfest party circa 2004)
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Fun with Flashlights during a Blackout
A few weeks ago a storm rolled in and down went the lights. It wasn’t even a good, raging storm. I think it was all of 5-10 minutes with high winds – and I do count our lucky stars that there wasn’t much damage.
So in the dark for almost two hours, the kids were getting a little restless. Mind you, it was only 7 pm? It felt like midnight. I thought, OH, let’s have some fun with the camera! They LOVED it. So, here are a few tips for at least an hour of fun in the dark with your flashlights.
- The only lighting in the room were candles and the flashlights.
- I used my DSLR on the automatic setting, no flash.
- Focus your lens on something dim first (you know, when you hold the button halfway first before taking the picture), and then take the picture.
- Don’t worry about a shaky hand, but do try your best to stay still. The shutter will be open longer than normal.
- If your photo subjects want to write something in the air, remember they have to write it backwards.
Mugshot Monday: Trade
It’s been too warm these days – dog days of summer, maybe? So I traded in my mug today for more frosty options.
Mugshot Monday: Arsty Fartsy
This was a quick photo of my mug on Monday (Rae Dunn. Love her work.) and my favorite art supplies. No matter how much I enjoy most forms of art and crafts, I think it always comes back to drawing. It’s so portable, so easy. I had a big rediscovery about six years ago with doodling and Zentangles. But right now, I have a love affair with drawing and sewing.
If you’re into art and crafting, I’m curious about what all you readers enjoy using… day-to-day, maybe once a month? Do you make time to create?
In other “news”:
School finally started last week. No tears to report, and everyone got to school on time.
I’m looking forward to crafting and exercising more often.
So excited about reorganizing the website (and my house).
Can’t wait to do a brain core dump and write down all these ideas that have been floating around in my head.
Monday Mugshot prompts
Mugshot Monday: Concert Hangover
Recovery after a phenomenal concert
What. A. Concert.
This was a belated wedding anniversary gift to each other. I admit, this was probably more for me than the hubby… I mean, I ♥ Maroon5. Like since the beginning.
The production was done incredibly well. Kudos to Kelly Clarkson’s crew, Maroon5’s team and Honda Civic Tour. And, I can’t complain about ringing ears and the super late night when there was non-stop music from KC and Maroon5. Made me feel like I was in college again (never went to concerts when I was in high school).
But, lack of sleep is going to make for a lllllong day. Time to hit up the green tea.
Mugshot Monday: Regrets
PROMPT from A Year in the Life of an Art Journal: If I could take it back… Regrets. Everyone has them. What is yours? Do you have more than one?
SHOOTERS: Shoot your least favorite mug.
Gotta say, I love all the mugs in our house. So, this hot-cold cup represents my least favorite mug. Like something you’d find at the hotel with the coffee maker in the bathroom, which usually includes my least favorite coffee or tea. (Over this past weekend, we were at a hotel and that pic would’ve been perfect!)
And, as far as regrets go, I try not to look at my life choices like that. Once I started understanding that my life is mine to build, to create, it became easier for me to own my choices – good and bad. Everything is a stepping stone
Do I have regrets, though, yeah probably. Like maybe I could have lived in the city after college? Hardly a deep regret. ☺
