ANOTHER UPDATE!! SEPTEMBER 2015
Well, I’m getting older and not necessarily any wiser, but I know what I want, which is a huge improvement on what I was like 2 years ago. I want to live in France, I want to live in the South of France, I want to live a simple life, honestly how hard can that be? Well, I’m about to find out. Here we are in Montpellier, the most exciting and appealing city I’ve ever come across, how will we fit in, how will we earn a living, how and where will we find to live here, it’s anyone’s guess but by jove, we’re going to give it a shot!!! Watch this space!
UPDATE! MAY 2013
Well that was written a moon ago! Here I am back at my PC totally addicted to photography and post processing! I’ve loved my year blogging and although it was a huge amount of pressure in finding a photo a day, I’m glad to say I’m back! But this time hopefully at a slower and more considered pace….I hope you will enjoy my ramblings and musings! Above all I hope you enjoy my photography.
ORIGINAL ‘ABOUT ME’
I really need to prove to myself that I can ‘stick’ at something….I’m a bit of a butterfly and constantly come up with ideas but never manage to follow through. I move furniture around the house on a weekly basis, I love to move home, I change jobs like most people change socks! One thing that is consistent in my life is my husband of over 30 years and my love of dogs and photography. I find beauty, curiosity and interest in the most ordinary of things and take photos with my phone and camera almost daily.
I want to discover whether the ‘blog’ factor will discipline me, will I keep this up for a year? I will do my best, I hope in the meantime that anyone who’s interested will also see what I see in my everyday life.
Here goes..
This is a great idea. I’m looking forward to following your photographic & blogger journey.
Thanks for your comment…I’m looking forward to seeing how all of this will develop!!
Oh you will get hooked I bet!
I’m already totally addicted, I sat up til 3 in the morning, cramming on photography, apertures, speeds etc…I’ve already forgotten half of it. But tomorrow is another day and I can’t wait to get out there. Dogs are brilliant subjects so we’ll see what tomorrow brings. Thanks for your support.
hi @takingsnaps – thanks for following my blog
Are you a Sagittarius? b/c you personal description defines myself! lol..that’s funny. i started my blog in July of 2011 and i must say outside of Art and Family, it is something that has remain consistent. i guess because it is me. i feel society teaches us to find something and stick to it but i don’t see anything wrong with discovering who you are b/c your likes/dislikes will vary through the course of our lives, right?
i will be following your blog to learn more about photography.
Hi there, No I’m a very typical Aquarian (apparently!) I know what you mean about pressure to stick at something, I just haven’t found what it is. I am really enjoying the photography though and my enthusiasm hasn’t waivered…..yet!!! I’ve just signed up for a photography course – so watch this space!! Thanks for following, who knows what may happen this year…I’m an eternal optimist!
Looking forward to seeing your posts! 🙂
Thank you – and me yours!:)
Howdy –
Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I’m glad you did, I enjoy visiting new blogs and keeping up with them!
Thanks:) I’m not too good at keeping up with comments, likes and follows but am doing my best!!!
Hi! thank you for dropping by my blog 🙂
Gosh you’re welcome, I’m looking forward to reading more. Loved the post about the appartment in Hong Kong!! May I reblog that?
I have nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award as I enjoy your daily offerings. See my post for the nomination 🙂
Oh my goodness, I’m so thankful, thank you for nominating me…I shall have a look later and see what I have to do next…thats so kind of you….:)
takingsnaps, I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award … check out my post for details … 🙂
Oh thank you that is so kind…but really beginning to feel the pressure now!!! I don’t know what was more difficult, 7 facts or choosing 10 blogs!!:)
Hi! I need help & I think you have the answers. I have tried to set up different pages and just cannot post on anything except the front page of my blog, other than one individual post on the other pages. Could you quickly explain to me how to do this? What am I missing? I’ve tried the help links but cannot find the answers. ~Mona
Yes I had the same problem that’s why my pages haven’t been updated…you have to go into the post that you made on that page and edit it and add new stuff at the bottom of it….I think that’s what you wanted is it????
OK, thanks. That is what I did … so I guess that is what I will continue to do.
I know I think I will have to apply myself and update my pages but it’s such a time consuming pasttime!!
Yes it is …
To show my appreciation of the work you do in your blog, I have nominated you for the ABC Award: http://collinesblog.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/abc-award/
Oh my goodness Colline, you are so kind, I feel terrible that I’ve neglected my blog over the last week…I really hope to get back on track really soon. Thank you so much.
Hope you are doing well at your new job – I am sure once you have settled in you will be back to blogging in full force!
Yes i’m enjoying it thank you, although a little tired…:)
Hi! I have chosen you for the “Versatile Blogger Award”. Here is the link: http://antenehseifu.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/my-first-award-ever-for-photography-doing-my-celebration-dance/ . You were inspirational!!
Thank you so much….:)
Please keep it up 🙂 I’m looking forward to it!
Thank you….today by the way we’re having Ghormeh Sabzi, my absolute favourite!!!
YES! I was hesitant to try it at first but when I did there was no going back!
Hi there,
Just to say I have nominated you for the Genuine Blogger Award. Please do not feel pressure to accept but you are very deserving of this accolade! Thanks for all your nice comments on my blog too! You can find details here:
http://taniajessicasmith.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/why-am-i-pouring-myself-a-shot-in-a-furry-hat-6-awards-from-you-lovely-people-thats-why-cheers/
Enjoy!
Tan 🙂
Thank you so much, I will check it out over the next couple of days….it’s very kind of you to nominate me, I really appreciate it. Thanks:)
I could not resist – I have nominated you for the 7×7 link award. Please see my post for detail. I look forward to seeing your links 🙂
http://collinesblog.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/the-7×7-link-award/
Thank you so much….I will check it out over the next couple of days….looks like I’ll have to get my thinking cap on. You are very kind to think of me. Many thanks.
Love your photos, have nominated you for the 7×7 blog award – check out my blogpost tomorrow for more information! Well done!
http://www.capitalclips.wordpress.com
please check out my today’s post, about awards and more… I’ve mentioned you there ’cause you’ve nominated me once ~or twice~ and to show my respect for your work 😀
Joanna what a lovely way to respond to the awards/tags…I must admit I find it such hard work but always feel so flattered and grateful when someone nominates me. Thank you so much for mentioning me…you’ll need to get a bigger mantle piece!!!
That is so sweet to say… and believe me when I say I feel SO flattered and honored when people nominate me, but I just don’t like the chain-letter idea behind it… and it takes so much time to do it RIGHT so I just don’t want to participate… thank you for your kindest reply 😀
I know exactly what you mean – it takes me ages to do them…I think I’ll let mine mount up (if I get anymore) and do them in a batch!!!
Because I enjoy your blog SO much I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award! You can view it all here: http://peaceofiran.com/2012/07/10/the-lovely-blog-award/
Sorry bout the re-follow 🙂 android is a little finicky 🙂
I’m not sure what you’ve done but I understand, I don’t get on with android!
Ah nvm then lol 😀
What’s nvm?
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