Monday, November 22, 2010

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mid-afternoon on November 11, 2010 in Vista, CA

a friend sent me this random picture of a sea turtle that looks like it's having the time of its life! it just makes me chuckle, and to this day i keep it at my desk. it holds the spot directly in front of me, and anytime i'm stressed or in a funk i just look straight up to my wall and smile at my turtle.
:-)

~n

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early morning on Nov. 10, 2010 at home

my patio is cursed with poor drainage. i say cursed even though it has its moments that make me smile too. like this morning, when i noticed the mossy layer of green on the doormat in the patio. it's amazing the life that will appear seemingly out of nowhere when you just add a bit of water.
:-)

~n

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Nov. 9, 2010 at home.

ok, confession time again. i didn't *technically* take this picture :) i left my small camera with my mom today so she could take some pics of her adorable placemat sets. but if i showed her how to use my camera can i count it as my daily pic??
:-)

~n

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i have no idea what time... on Nov. 8, 2010 at home.

several days ago i went to visit my old friend, Panda Express. i have an old tradition of getting "non-fortunes" from Panda, meaning that I get the fortunes that say things like "People enjoy your company." or "Be kind to those you care about."
those, my friends, are not fortunes.
well my curse of the non-fortune has ended!!! i don't know yet if it was a fluke or if the tradition is indeed dead, but i had the pleasure of finally getting an honest-to-goodness fortune! it reads "A surprise treat awaits you."
:-)

~n

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~6:00pm on Nov. 7, 2010 in San Diego, CA

another day, another visit to Home Depot/Lowes/Ikea. after a long day of yet more estimates, samples, and layouts it was nice to step out to this beautiful sky with the colors of the setting sun. I just never tire of seeing palm trees
:-)

~n

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mid afternoon on Nov. 06, 2010 in San Diego, CA

my days are now a blur of estimates, product samples, and layout options. and to think, it's only just begun...
one of the things that I got to learn about is the exciting world of countertops. i love all parts of home remodels, but countertops were not exactly thrilling. here you see two lovely samples of dark engineered countertops. i believe both are quartz, but to be honest once i knew we weren't using them i immediately chose to forget all about them. they are pretty though, aren't they?!
:-)

~n

Thursday, November 11, 2010

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November 5, 2010 in La Mesa, CA

Remember the post about two weeks back where I showed you the glass of wine I drank from my friend's deck? Well, today is the day! I paid a quick visit to my friend at her new house. I have to say I'm madly in love with her house!! The views towards the west only added to my envy.
:-)

~n

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November 4, 2010 in Vista, CA

I'm training myself to take naps. Let me explain. I've never been a nap person. I get groggy, sleepy and lazy, but I can rarely get myself to actually sleep during the day. Lately, though, I've been pretty overwhelmed with a lot going on in my life, so the idea of sitting in my car and taking a nap during lunch sounds heavenly!
I'm happy to report that I've officially taken my first lunchtime nap! I especially liked looking up and seeing the glimmer of the sun peeking between the tree leaves as they swayed in the breeze....
:-)

~n

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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November 3, 2010 in Vista, CA

I love those little moments when life makes you smile :)
Today I was working, having a "blah" afternoon, when I looked up and saw a rainbow on my cubicle wall!
:-)

~n

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November 2, 2010 at home

Another order of cards is ready to ship out! I just love tying that bow and thinking about who may be untying it in its new home
:-)

~n

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November 1, 2010 in Oceanside, CA

Can you believe it's November already?! me neither!
This was somewhere along the 76, just as the sun was setting and the sky was lit up with beautiful colors.
:-)

~n

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October 31, 2010 at home

did I mention my new fabulous photo greeting cards? :-)  Today I added this photo to my inventory. It's a fun photo of festive sparklers that lit up the street during Diwali in Delhi three years ago.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/fullcircleimages

:-)

~n

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October 30, 2010 at home

Here you go. This is (I believe) the only photo of myself that I have posted all year, and will most likely post through the remainder of the year. If you guessed Hamburglar for my costume... you win! I had lots of help from my mom, who lovingly took on the project once I told her what I wanted to be. And to think, it all started with a striped sweater and a friend's suggestion to be a "cat burglar". After that, the hamster wheel kept spinning until I talked myself into donning the hat, cape and tie.
:-)

~n

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October 29, 2010 in San Diego, CA

I don't normally put pictures of people on here, but I was out with a few friends and when I mentioned that I needed to get my daily pic, they volunteered to pose! So how can I resist that?! I present to you, Courtney and Maru. You may not be able to tell from this photo, but we had just had a blast playing pool (the beers only made us better, thankyouverymuch) and then attempting to keep up with a salsa dancing lesson. Who knew all this existing in a hotel bar?!
:-)

~n

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October 28, 2010 at home

Halloween is only a few days away. Most years I end up not doing much at all for it (even though I LOOOOVE Halloween), but this year I'm going to a friend's costume party! So here I am, scrambling to think of what to dress up as.... Can you guess what it is? The answer is on October 30th...
:-)

~n

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October 27, 2010 at home

My first set of cards is ready to ship out! I was at a loss for ideas on how to wrap up the cards and matching envelopes, but if there's paper and string there's the possibility for cute packaging
:-)

~n

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October 26, 2010 in La Jolla, CA

It's now getting into the time of year when I get to see the sunset on my way home from work. This means I'll be taking the long way home more often, and stopping to stare at the ocean every chance I get :)
 This was the view from my car as I pulled to the side of the ride in one of my favorite parts of La Jolla. From this spot, I have a small little forest behind me across the street, but in this direction the trees clear the way for the gorgeous sun to set.
:-)

~n

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October 25, 2010 at home

When I get busy, one of the first things to fly out the window is any trace of a beauty routine, but today I got to catch up and pamper myself for a little while! granted, it was still rushed and not as relaxing as it should've been, but my skin was very happy to finally get a good scrub and cleaning
:-)

~n

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October 24, 2010 at home


Today, I debuted my greeting cards on etsy!! After thinking about them and planning out how to best make some nice, polished cards, I'm really happy to present the finished product! This one in the photo is one of three card designs that are for sale, although I can make them with any photo in my shop on request. Feel free to take a look at my shop and get a closer look!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/fullcircleimages

:-)

~n

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October 23, 2010 in La Mesa, CA

ok, so this picture is actually another filler/preview... oops. fast forward to two weeks from now and I'll be sitting at my friend's new home, on the deck, looking into the sunset while sipping on some wine..... yep. and you know what? it's going to be as good as it sounds
:-)

~n