Black River Landing

1.  Seeing our Spotlight photographer of the week Robert Anthony’s images made me think of these awesome tasting cookies by Julie’s Chewies.  These are by far some of the greatest tasting cookies ever!

2.  Help our Marine Mammal life here at the Animal Rescue Site.  “You can help feed a rescued seal or sea lion! Purchase of this Gift That Gives More™ provides food for one day, helping the animal regain its strength for an eventual release back into the wild.”

3.  Add your favorite picture to your favorite perfume at Clinique.

Until next time
Stay Happy

your smiling blogger

Heather

Week 8:  Florida

My name is:  Robert Anthony

Right now I’m sitting at:  My office desktop station.

My family includes:  My amazing wife, Sonja, our comedic daughter Elise, our caring son Jacob, and our miracle son Levi.

What inspires me is:  Seeing God’s hand at work in my life.  Each and every time I see a move that only He could be behind, I am inspired to press on.

The photographer who most inspires me would be:  My mother Carole is an inspiration to me.  Because of her, I am into this thing called photography.  I am also very fond of Gerald Hardage.  What an amazing individual!  The mind and attitude of a 30 year old at a young 70 years of age. 

When hanging out online you will usually find me:   Sorry, no hangin out on-line for me.  Time is of the essence….

The first thing I crave in the morning is:  My toothbrush and Listerene.

Don’t tell anyone that I love: If I told you that…wouldn’t it defeat the purpose of not telling anyone?

To me “beautiful” is:  My Wife Sonja in total…mind, personality…body!  Oh YEAH!

This year’s purchases MUST include:  D300

My guilty pleasure is: This has been a theory that has always been elusive to me.  If you felt guilty, where would the pleasure be?  Guilt sucks.  If it gives me pleasure, I pronounce it good and enjoy it for whatever it’s worth…providing it’s legal.

If I had $500 to spend on myself today, I would buy:  Huh…I am stumped there.  I have a hard time spending money on just me.  Probably a pair of Timbales.  I like to make noise…especially with Timbales.

I think my best feature:  My ablity to tell stories to a large or small audience.

I am addicted to:  “All things in moderation”. 

One personal goal I have this year would be:  Worry about nothing.

View Robert’s website

1.  I read this article how Eye-Fi Home Wireless card helps a woman catch a thief that stole her camera.  Read it here.

2.  Vote today for your favorite Mt. Dew.  I’m an original Mt. Dew drinker kind-of-gal.

3.  Stay in style with the latest jewelry fashions at TOUS.  Get one of these cute bracelets made with Murano crystals.

Until Next Time..

your Lovely blogger

Heather

 Week 7:  Wyoming

My name is: Melanie Araas

Right now I’m sitting at:  Where else?  My computer!

My family includes: My husband and my little boy Ethan who is 20 months old.

What inspires me: My husband for too many reasons to name, my mom & dad for their neverending selflessness & giving, my sister for being the best mom, good books, loyal friends & every day -  my son.

The photographer who most inspires me would be: There are so wonderful artists that i follow through blogs and websites to be inspired.  Not to copy, but it just takes my work to the next level, trying new things and techniques and they give me a boost when I’m feeling in a rut.  I hope someday to inspire someone with my work too!

When hanging out online you will usually find me at: Ebay…I have found so many great deals on there from photography equipment to baby clothes!  And of course the C2K Neighborhood forum!

The first thing I crave in the morning is:  Diet pop or more sleep.
 

What book are you reading right now: I am always in the middle of a few.  Currently…”A New Earth” - Eckhart Tolle, “Eat, Pray, Love” - Elizabeth Gilbert & “The Audacity of Hope” - Barack Obama.  Someday I’ll finish them all!

To me “beautiful” is:  My family, love and nature.

This year’s purchases MUST include:  Right now I only use a laptop and am finding a need for more RAM, so a FAST desktop computer with dual monitors - i feel a need for speed!

My guilty pleasure is:  Wine, shopping and sometimes naps.

If I had $500 to spend on myself today, I would buy:  A day at a spa!

I think my best feature is:  Hard one…probably my blue eyes and even more now that they match my son’s!

I am addicted to:  Diet pop, LOST! and the internet.

One personal goal I have this year would be:  A personal goal would be to find time to finally scrapbook the past two years of photographs of my family and to start doing yoga again.  Namaste.

See Melanie’s Website