A Book-a-holic's Dream!

I discovered a great used bookstore today completely by accident! I'm so excited. It's a bit of a drive from where I live, but it's close to where I'll be for a class the next 6 Thursdays as well as where a friend of mine is currently living. I'll definitely be going back to visit.

Though I was attracted by the Used Bookstore sign, I quickly realized most people pulling in to the strip mall were going into the Fascinations "Romance" store.

Turtles!

I've wanted to stop and take photos of the turtles in the pond by the building where my classes are located, but I'm always rushing to and from places. Since it was Friday today, I had a few minutes to stop. I only had my point and shoot camera with me, though. I still got some decent shots. I have a lot more than 1 shot, so I'll be posting them over at my other blog (http://lilikoi44.blogspot.com/) for anyone interested!

Dinner

It's been an exhausting week because of things going on at work. I didn't get home until after 7:30pm tonight so I opted for pizza as dinner tonight. It took longer than they told me when I ordered, but it got here...

In the Yard

I decided to go out in the yard to take some photos when I got home today. Luckily, I made it out there before it got dark and there were actually some flowers still out on one of my hibiscus plants.

Also, I took another photo of the hibiscus close up that I plan to post on my other blog, Random Ramblings (http://lilikoi44.blogspot.com/), sometime this weekend as well as more photos from this week.

Looking Down...

I planned to take a photo of my shelves of books I've bought recently, but haven't gotten around to reading, but I ended up liking this shot better. I bought this area rug at Target when I moved here and I love it! And you can't get a better price than at Target.

Cloudy Sky

I had to take my car in to the shop this afternoon, so I left work earlier than I usually would. Luckily, that meant I got to take some daylight photos. The weather was a bit stormy, so the clouds made for some nice shots (even if it was a bit bright).

Guest Bathroom

Desperation hit once again tonight, and I found myself wandering around the house looking for a photo op. Here's what I ended up with: a shot of my guest bathroom.

Driving at Night

I wasn't quite sure what to take a picture of once again today, but as I was parked and ready to pull out of a parking lot tonight, I looked down and saw my dashboard instruments lit up. I thought, hey why not?

I've always looked around at things with an eye out for things I'd like to photograph, but since I started this project, I find myself even more aware of the things around me. It's really paying off!

Light Fixture or UFO?

I was exhausted today after my first week back in class, so once again I found myself desperate for a picture at the end of the day. I went around the house and took some shots, but I was unimpressed. I ended up at my front door, and when I looked up, this is what I saw!

Math Lab Piano

For those of you who don't know, I'm a community college math teacher. When I went to our campus Math Lab (a math tutoring center with computers staffed by faculty) on Tuesday for my first shift of the semester, I found this piano as a pleasant surprise. I have no idea why there's a piano in the room. Maybe they offer piano lessons after the Math Lab is closed. The lab is, after all, just a classroom that we re-purposed for the use of the Math Lab and there have been classes in the room after hours before.

Anyway, I had a few minutes while I was in the lab today, so I decided to make it my picture for today! I also recently rediscovered the macro option on my point and shoot camera. I haven't used it in so long, I had forgotten it was even there!

Check Your Speed!

They've recently added these "Check Your Speed" signs to the speed limit signs in the residential areas nearby. I saw them for the first time yesterday but didn't have time to stop to get a picture. I made sure to leave work before dark so I could get a picture today. They definitely catch my attention every time I drive by them!

Around the House

I was once again desperate for a photo. I've been insanely busy with the start of classes, so it was down to the wire. I just started walking around the house and as I walked under the arched hall, I looked up and saw this in a corner. With the two-toned paint and different wall pieces coming together, I thought it might be interesting.

Bread!

I was a bit desperate for a photo today, so I opened the refrigerator and found this interesting pattern on the bag with the bread in it! I have multiple loaves because I'm doing an activity in my classes about making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Laundry Day!

Nothing too inspiring today. It was laundry day for me, so I decided to take a photo of my laundry room. It's a pretty small room, so it was a bit hard to get a good shot with everything in it.

Ocotillo Sculpture Fountain

I see this fountain every time I visit this strip mall near my house. I always think about taking photos of it, but I usually don't have the time or the light is horrible. I wasn't too sure about stopping today because it was a bit bright and the angle of the sun limited my choices of angle, but I gave it a try anyway. My favorite shot was of the top of the glass sculpture part of the fountain rather than the whole fountain, but you can head over to my regular blog, Random Ramblings, at http://lilikoi44.blogspot.com/ to see the whole fountain (and a few other photos).

Around Campus

Today was our last day of meetings/planning before classes start. I took this photo of Montezuma Hall, one of the main buildings on campus, when I was out in the main faculty/staff parking lot dropping off some copies I need for my first day of class.

At the Car Wash!

I left work too late to take the picture I had planned on for today which was my recycling bin at the curb since it's recycling day. I could have taken it before work, but as usual, I was running out the door to make my meeting on time this morning, so it just didn't happen. There will be other recycling days...

But that left me without a photo and once again unsure of what to do since I prefer taking daytime pictures because it's my comfort zone. I'd love to take more night pictures, especially of the moon, but it's harder for me and I really need a much better telephoto lens for that. I tried to improvise a tripod once, but it wasn't quite right without the lens. I do finally have a tripod thanks to my mom, but I haven't really played around with it much.

Anyway, as I was driving home from Goodwill (where I was shopping for books), I saw this sign and knew this was my photo for the day. It took some maneuvering because of course I was in the wrong lane to pull over, but I got the shot in the end. I'm becoming better at night shots and better with my digital point and shoot camera which is great. This project is really paying off!

Wildflowers!

I got really distracted at work today and didn't leave until 5:30pm. The only problem was I didn't eat lunch! I headed off to Wildflower Bread to get a roast beef sandwich and Caesar salad. While I was waiting for my order, I took this picture of the huge wildflower sculpture that hangs from the ceiling. The lighting made it difficult, but I finally found just the right angle!

Oops!

I fell asleep in front of the TV last night and forgot I put a can of Diet Coke in the freezer. This is what I found when I got home today and went to get a frozen mug. I'm just glad it didn't explode!

Desperation!

Today was the first day I came close to not making the deadline! I just didn't know what to take photos of today. So desperately at 11:45pm, I just started taking pictures from my chair in front of the TV. Once I started, I got on a roll! I decided to use this picture of my ceiling fan.