Polly Pocket sized friends.

I have really great friends. They are supportive and kind. They make me laugh. They encourage me to be better. They cheer me up and give great hugs. They say the nicest things and always make me feel so good. I wish that I could carry around Polly Pocket sized versions of my friends. That way when I have a bad day or feel a little down I could just pull one out of my pocket for a little pick me up. My dear friends... I you!

on the road.

So, I had this discussion tonight about how I take pictures (and occasionally a video or two) while I drive. Kids, don't try this at home. I can't help it. I think the world is so beautiful and I love to record the things I see. Plus, it helps me to stay awake and keeps me entertained when I'm all by my lonesome. There are so many fun sights, cool structures, and stunning nature scenes that I wish I could capture them all... as they are with the naked eye. Since I can't I just settle for second best ... a drive by snap shot. So I decided to share a few. Jean Marie... the wisteria colored tree shots and monster mouth truck pic are for you. :)

Shots taken during various trips from SC to VA and back. Most highway shots are from either I-77 or I-81.


The Plains! The Plains! VA



Almost home. Notice the stone fences... Civil War era remnants.




Scenes from an alternative route home.




Ahh, Home Sweet Home.



I love watching birds fly. These little teeny birds fly in huge flocks back home. This isn't the best pic. I've seen some pretty big flocks and got so distracted I've actually pulled over.


Trip to UT to see my friends a few years ago. Special place in my heart for this view.


Trip from Montana to Iowa with Mom and the Emdog after Brian and Sheena's wedding.



Road trip to the Y with Emdog. Recognize any of these sights?






The reality is.... I have lots more pics like this. These are just some of my favorites. Hope you enjoyed. Good night and good luck.

claustrophobia and voicemail.

So... this may sound weird but sometimes I feel claustrophobic in my clothes. It's like my clothes are closing in on me. Hah, no pun intended. Seriously though, I put on a what I consider a fairly comfortable outfit and by the end of the day I can't get out of it fast enough. I feel like I can't breathe. Why can't I just wear yoga pants, a t-shirt, and flip flops every day? Then I wouldn't have this whole "clothes closing in" issue.

On an unrelated issue... when I have a really bad day at work - a day that never seems to end (like today) - I need a really good pick-me-up, so I sometimes turn to ... voicemail. That's right, those tender little messages I get from loved ones. I have a habit of saving some of my favorites, ones that remind me I'm loved. I have some from my mom, my sister, my friends, my grandmas... it's great. They make me smile and laugh. Some of the messages are significant songs from the radio, others are little ditties sung by the message givers, and others still are cool moments in time like when my sister called from Israel or when grandma called for my birthday or when my other grandma heard I was sick and wanted to see how I was doing. So, my tender message giving peeps... I salute you. Thank you for thinking of me. I love you!

conference weekend... 3 days away and counting

General Conference is this weekend and I can't hardly wait!!! Two days of blissful learning opportunities. For those of you who may not know what General Conference is .... it is a world wide meeting for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka Mormons; LDS). It happens twice a year over the course of a Saturday and Sunday. Members of the LDS faith around the world come together and are instructed and uplifted by the leaders of the church. Because of the advancements in technology I get to spend the whole weekend viewing the conference in the comfort of my home via satellite. It is a brilliant thing. I love conference and cannot wait for it to begin. Conference is available to anyone interested in participating.... so feel free to tune in or go visit the LDS church closest to your home. You won't regret it!