Getting Over the Hump / Gotta Love Flickr

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I know, it’s Space Camp Thursday, and yes, I do have enough pictures to get us through 2007, so it’ll be back, but today I just don’t feel like searching and scanning and trying to justify my dork-ness.

I’ve been thinking about how crabby I’ve been lately and I think that much of it is driven by the fact that I haven’t had time to get out and take pictures lately. Although my photo skills leave much to be desired, when I have a chance to get out and get creative, it takes my stress level way down and makes me a better person to be around. And I smile more. Which is sometimes a negative, considering my snaggletooth, but I digress.

So this morning I spent some time surfing around Flickr looking for some inspiration. It’s incredible what 10 minutes of photo searching can do for your mood. Here’s my unsolicited advertisement for Flickr; it’s most awesome. I love how people all over the world are taking pictures of their daily lives, and how these pictures can inspire others a world away. So, for your creative pleasure, follow these easy steps and be inspired!

Step 1 – Go to Flickr.com, scroll down and click Explore on the homepage.

Step 2 – On the Explore page, go to the drop down menu that says Choose a Month, and, well, choose a month (I chose October 2007 because I’m very unique and creative).

Step 3 – You’ll end up at a page that looks like this:

Flickr Interesting

Click on a day of the month and go through choosing pictures you find insanely good. Be inspired. Be happy. Sing to your dog. Hug a stranger. Smile at the mailman.

Some that have lifted my mood today…

Happy Boots
Taken by VROG in Bristol.

Hands
Taken by Emmanuel Smague.

City
Taken by gillianleigh.


Rainbow
Taken by The Pioneer Woman.

Space Camp Thursday

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Apollo

Hello!

Hello, my fans!

It is I, Megan. Future astronaut.

Please, hold your applause.

*Sidenote: Is that kid checking out my rack? Space camp pervs.

Space Camp Thursday – Guess the Real Astronaut?

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Could it be Chuck Yeager, who on October 14th 1947 the X-1 (which he named Glamouros Glennis in honor of his wife) past Mach 1 breaking the infamous Sound Barrier and became the fastest man alive?
Chuck Yeager

Or this gorgeous specimen?
Glamorous Glennis

16 Months

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Dear Lucy,

Today you turn 16-months-old. My question is, what the heck happened to you? You’ve gone from this wild, crazy baby to a wild, crazy toddler in 3 weeks flat. I know I’ve said that before, but I really had no idea what a toddler was until now. Just in case you’re not aware, a toddler is someone who refuses all food, even if it’s food they used to love. A toddler runs around the house screaming for no apparent reason. A toddler hears the word “no” and does things anyway. A toddler clings to me for dear life if she sees someone she does not recognize.

She Has Issues

But hey, being a toddler isn’t a bad thing. You’ve also started to exhibit some big-kid tendancies. Like pretending to put your new baby doll to bed. Or chasing bubbles around a room, attempting to pop each and every one, and squealing with delight. You’ve also, finally, started to play with toys how they are actually meant to be played with. You play your toy piano instead of just hitting the on/off button over and over again. You stack your blocks instead of chewing on them. You sit and look at books, saying “ooohh” when you see a character you like, instead of throwing them at the dog.


Trent and Lucy

I’m not sure if it is the fact that you now play pretend with your own baby doll or if you just decided you miss me more during the day, but you’ve finally given in and started to call me Mama. Thank, God, Lu, because I was about to take you back to the hospital and ask for an upgrade, as the baby I took home was obviously broken. The minute I walk into the babysitters house and you spot me it’s all, “Mamamamama!” along with some “Mommeeeee!” thrown in for good measure. When I really needed a break this weekend, your dad offered to let me watch a movie or take a nap in our bedroom, and you stood on the other side of the closed door banging and kicking and screaming “Mamamamama!” until I let you in. Wait, I wanted this, right?

At Boulder Creek

Oh, Lu, you are a little firecracker, that’s for sure. But this weekend, after a very long morning, we snuggled up in the big bed, turned on Disney channel, and fell asleep together. And then, last night, when I was so tired that I went to bed at 8 o’clock, your dad brought you in the room to say goodnight. We all laid together for a while, and at one point, you stood up, cocked your head to the side, smiled, leaned down and gave me a huge kiss right on my nose. Then you leaned down again and gave me one right on the lips. You put your head down on my chest and held me close with your pudgy, little arms. My goodness, I love having a toddler.

In the Tunnel

Love,
Mommeeeeeee

Format for these monthly letters was originated by Heather at dooce.com. Hopefully my absolute copying will flatter her.

Space Camp Thursday, Sort Of

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Who knew Space Camp Thursday was so popular? Just ask Prince or Jay-Z or Puff Daddy/P. Diddy/Diddy/Sean John, the best way to get people interested in you is to retire, then come back, then retire, then change your name, then come back again. Well, people, here you go. After along hiatus, the return of Space Camp Thursday, except on a Friday.

Space Camp Friday
I think that guy on the right looks a little intimidated by this large rocket. And the fact that so many ladies seem to be enjoying the large rocket.

Jay-Z will love that he’s being affiliated with this.

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