Scavenger Hunt Sunday

My week was rather uneventful which is always lovely.  The calm before the Thanksgiving holiday storm.  Therefore, and without further adieu, I'll get right to this week's prompts: Vision, Strong, Buttons, Map and Favorite Fruit.

1) Buttons.

Buttons on my keyboard.  

 2) Favorite Fruit. 

I love Pomegranate.  But rarely get one since a) they are incredibly expensive and 2) a pain in the ass to open.  Well I caved when I saw them at our local and cheap grocery store ($1.79/Pomegranate - is that a deal?).  It has been sitting in my kitchen all week begging to be opened and seeded.  I finally got around to it today.  And ladies and gents, and thanks to the all knowing google machine, there is an easy and quick way to seed a Pomegranate.  I have a feeling Pomegranates will be a regular in our kitchen from now on:)

 3) Maps. 

Being that the only map we have in the house is one of Oregon I decided to photograph my favorite place my husband and I visited when we toured the state way back in 2008: Breitenbush Hot Springs. 

 4) Strong. 

This log is strong enough to hold me and a family of four.  

 5) Vision. 

I am beyond grateful for my vision.  Otherwise, I would miss the beauty of the sun coming through bare trees creating lovely shadows. 

WOOP!  Actually blogging a SHS on a Sunday.  

Hope everyone has had a nice and rejuvenating weekend.  I haven't been able to sleep in all weekend but have woken up refreshed regardless.  I am looking forward to this holiday week and cannot wait to stuff my face.  

Cheers! 

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Scavenger Hunt Monday

This week's Scavenger Hunt was a fun one.  A lot to do with the outdoors (at least for me) and changing my perspective.  I love Spring and everything most things it brings.

1. Clouds

View of the sky from the car through the sunroof on a gorgeous afternoon.  Don't worry, I was parked in our driveway;) 

 2. Low Angle

Yesterday, I went with my husband and mother-in-law on a nice long walk through Sewickley.  They My mother-in-law was very patient while I stopped for my many photo opportunities.  

 3. High Angle

This was taken during another gorgeous Spring walk.  So glad I captured the little guy here.  He was hard to get.  

 4. Sun Flare

One of my favorite things to shoot these days is sun flare.   

5. Seven

For those of you who don't know American Sign Language this is the sign for "7" 

I hope everyone's Monday wasn't too horrible.  I have yet another headache.  YUCK!  Stupid allergies (this is why I don't love everything Spring). 

Scavenger Hunt Tuesday

Late AGAIN!  Arg.  Thank you Ashley for allowing participants to upload photos until Tuesday.  Much appreciated:)

1. People

With the gorgeous weather my coworkers and I have been looking for any excuse to get out during the day.  Last Wednesday during Social Skills group, the group went for a walk.  On our walks I have been asking the group if they see anything that may help define who they are or where they have been in their recovery.  It's been quite successful and many have said how nice it is to see things differently.  As we were heading back to the office I noticed our shadows.  Everyone was very sweet to put up with my idea to photograph "Love" in our shadows.  I think they even had a little fun:)

2. Nature's Own

Nature's way to let us know Spring is here/on her way.  And that makes me one HAPPY girl! 

 3. Photographer's Choice

A black and white photo with light flare.  

 4. Quote or Word

"It is our choices, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." 

As I may have mentioned before, I am huge Harry Potter fan.  Dumbledore, the headmaster of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry for those of who do not know, is a very wise man and throughout the series has a lot of good quotes.  And I love quotes.  I recently hung this one up in the group rooms.  I'll take any excuse to use/talk/discuss Harry Potter I can get.  

 5. Vintage

My mother's ring she gave to me after I got married.  It was given to her when she graduated from High School from her parents.  I rarely wear but like to open my jewelry box every once in a while just to look at it:) 

Happy Tuesday everyone!  I hope everyone had a safe and lovely St. Patrick's Day (post to come soon)!