Me.

I was working on editing some images from a Boudoir Shoot I did and decided I needed to take a break. I don't know why I decided to snap a photo of myself with Becca's point and shoot- probably because I am silly like that to be honest. Anyway, I think this selfportrait albeit a snapshot speaks volumes about me.  My dresser is covered in books (shocking), photographs that I have printed out for myself that I have yet to have framed (shocking) jewelery and a diet coke that I had been carrying around with me.  I work a lot from my bedroom and I cannot tell you why I do this..except that maybe I am more comfortable there than at my other computer or desk area? Anyway, the tv is on in the backround which is really just on for the greys as I don't watch tv during the day and I feel like it leaves them with a sense of comfort when I leave the house or whatever. Anyway. I like the photo. Oh yeah- and the blue painter's tape? Yep, that was Steve's way of trying to encourage me to paint...a year ago. I don't like pressure. haha

Books are either my..

...best friends or worst enemies.  I haven't decided which category they fall into yet. I love books.  I belong to a bookclub. I collect books. I hate to part with books.  I share books, I recommend books, I give books to friends as gifts, I like to receive books as gifts.  I'm not partial to any one type of book....I LOVE BOOKS. 

So last night when everybody went to bed I started one of the books that I got yesterday (of course wrapped up in my Snuggie slanket with the chocolate nearby). I finished it this morning. Ridiculous.  Sometimes I wonder what makes me tear through a book.  I mean, you would think because I enjoy reading so much I might take the time to relish the written word.  Nope. Not me.  I gulp the story down like a thirstcrazed lunatic.  It's over before it's even began and then I am left wanting more; my thirst unquenched. *sigh*

 It was a good book. I think this is the part where I recommend it. ;)

Imagene + Jackson Street Booksellers =

Old Market FUN!!!  Today I went downtown to the Old Market with Lynette.  She wanted to take in a couple galleries (which we did) for her class.  I brought along Imagene (for those of you who don't know and wonder who Imagene is, why that's my lovely 7D Canon DSLR!). I love shooting down at and around the Old Market.  I prefer the street photography side of things in lieu of the architecture but hey- it's all yummy in the end!  Anyway, right before we left I begged Lynette to go into the Jackson Street Booksellers bookstore. Poor Lynette didn't have a chance; had she said no I probably would have pushed her into the oncoming traffic or tripped her as we were jaywalking.  Plus, I had conveniently parked in front of the bookstore *wink wink* so it only made sense to take a looksee. Right? 

Thankfully for me and luckily for her, Lynette agreed and we went inside to browse the ENDLESS shelves of books.  Now, you have to understand...aside from God, my husband, children, family, Imagene and an assortment of other photography related items I LOVE BOOKS!!!  Seriously.  Remember that 365 blogpost about my affinity with perfume?  Well, I like to read whilst spritzing fabulous scents on my wrists. (not really but not a bad idea).  I seriously love love LOVE books.  I think it is because of the endless knowledge that can be gleaned from them, the places they can whisk us away to and the history they hold.  It's all very romantic.  *sigh*  Anyway, here is my image for today.  Thank you Jackson Street Booksellers for having such a ROCKIN' bookstore!