Photo a Day Challenge Day 27: Bathroom

The beach is the best.

An odd "assignment" if you ask me. I considered posting an old photo I have of a Women's room door. The sign says "Womens" - I love a good typo!

Instead, I chose to post a pic of my favorite things in my bathroom. Since it's just me and the hubs, we each basically have our own bathroom. I get to girly up mine which is fun. If we were allowed we'd sand the walls down and repaint them (for some reason our bathroom walls have a stucco effect that is not only ugly but baffling since it obviously took some effort!) but we cannot, so I have done what I can to make it feel like a beachy spa. 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 25: Something Cute

"Happiness is a warm puppy." Charles M. Schulz

Day 24: On Your Mind

What is on my mind? A lot of things. I'm in job transition so that's the biggest thing on my mind lately. Sunday is grocery shopping day so our week of meals was on my mind this afternoon. I have friends and family in Colorado - the wildfires and their safety is on my mind. The Red Sox traded Youkilis! (SADNESS!) My family. My dog. My husband. All on my mind.

Tonight we celebrated the life, and 40th birthday, of our good friend Tori at his favorite restaurant: The Melting Pot. After eating more cheese than a person should eat in one sitting (disclaimer - I am not complaining. I. Love. Cheese.) this little number was presented to us. They call it "Flaming Turtle."

So what's on my mind? More like "who." A dear friend who opened his home, heart and family to me and Chris when we moved here. And his wife, Mandee, who I've known for more years than both of us would like to admit. Their two boys who we've "adopted" as "nephews." His parents who are simply "Grammy" and "Ba" to us and his sister and her family who welcome us to their holiday celebrations. That's who.*

Happy Birthday Tori. Here's to your first 40 and here's to 40 more!!

*This Flaming Turtle Fondue that nearly put me in a sugar shock is a close second.

Photo a Day Challenge Day 22: From a High Angle

Dracaena Rikki

Photo a Day Challenge Day 21: Where You Slept

Katrina George slept here.

Photo a Day Challenge Day 17: In Your Bag

Wallet, ID, tissues, etc. Typical bag fair. One thing I always have in my bag is my little leather change purse. It was bought in the Carribean, a gift from my dear friend Sara. She and her husband (who is my husband's best friend- see the Art post) have been our confidantes and have been there with us through thick and thin. She bought this for me on her honeymoon which means I have had it in my bag since 2003. My how time flies!

Photo a Day Challenge Day 16: Out and About

Sweetwater Brewery: A Man and his Lizard...and his Dog...and a Beer.

Photo a Day Challenge Day 15: Yellow

These flowers have lasted over 3 weeks now! Best. Mums. Ever.

Photo a Day Challenge Day 13: Art

Adam Houser original

This piece of art was a gift to my husband from his best friend, who happens to be an amazing artist. We have several of friends who happen to be amazing artists, actually, this assignment made it tough to choose. I chose this because it has a balance of dark and triumph*.  Also its coloring made it an easy "Warhol" subject.

* If you want to hear an amazing description of this piece and the meaning behind it just ask my husband. In fact, because of his deep love and connection to this, Adam and his wife, Sara, framed it and gave it to Chris for his 30th birthday.

Photo a Day Challenge Day 12: From a Low Angle

Sweet Fenway

Photo a Day Challenge Day 11: Door

Some see a doorway to deliciousness. 

I see the doorway to my current "office."

Photo a Day Challenge Day 9: Your View Today

Chillaxin' on the back porch.