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Catch the Moment, Week 5

Each day in 2014, I am taking a photo. There is no telling what the photo will be or where the “inspiration” will come from. All photos are taken either with my Nikon D5100 or the iPhone (for those times on the go). Come back each Friday for a complete compilation of the past seven days and link to join / view others as part of the 365 projects!

This week’s photos – well… Between being super busy and exhausted, these photos really lack any kind of luster, maybe? Here we go…

This week:

Day 30/365: January 30, 2014
Seriously one of my favorite places in all of Texas, quite possibly the entire US. Everytime I look at my sign, I get a little more excited about going back!

Day 31/365: January 31, 2014
Ended January with a fun soccer game and some Top Golf. Tried out a new location and this one is better than ever! Can’t wait to go back here too!
Day 32/365: February 1, 2014
One of my favorite musicians in one of my favorite venues in Ft. Worth and his first sold out show! Such a good place to be! Moments!
Day 33/365: February 2, 2014
So tired and so little energy to move. Meet my blankets.
Day 34/365: February 3, 2014
…this day wasn’t much better. I almost forgot to grab a photo. Meet my lamp…

Day 35/365: February 4, 2014
Looking alive. Dinner out at Fireside Pies in Fort Worth. Delicious food, fantastic wine and good company.

Day 36/365: February 5, 2014
I promise I wasn’t drinking when this happened. I was actually putting away dishes when, whoops – there goes my favorite and biggest wine glass.
Any highlights in your week? Any exciting plans this weekend?

Wide Open Spaces, Part II

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As previously mentioned, a recent trip to Oklahoma left me in awe of the beauty of the country. Not that I didn’t already realize this but there’s something completely different in the South as opposed to the North. It leaves me in a peaceful state that the world can seem so busy and hectic but then find yourself in a completely tranquil and beautiful surrounding.

As I left The Pink Pistol, perused around town and left to go home, the sun was beginning to set. On my way back towards Texas, I was surrounded by rolling prairies and silhouettes. The best one was of a cowboy walking across a field at the top of a hill (compared to where the road was) and all I could see was the outline of him, his hat and the beautiful sky behind him. If only, I could’ve stopped and grabbed some of these moments. Here are a few that I was able to capture.

Notice the windmill in the middle of the trees. This may be my favorite photo. I wish you could’ve seen this sunset. Ah!

Hitting the road…

This was at a crossroads. After a while I forgot where the Texas / Oklahoma border was so I’m not exactly sure where this was except off Highway 377. In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by fields, lies this little ole truck stop.Welcome to Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Home to Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton. This town seems so peaceful. I love these small towns! Old style Main Streets, art work on painted brick. Character – something that’s lost in the big cities. After I finished shopping at the Pink Pistol, I took some time to drive around and check out the “sights”. Mostly because I absolutely love these little towns and all the hidden gems in them. A few sights I found along the way… I mean – look at that view. Talk about wanting to park your car and take a break from the world. Too bad I had a drive home ahead of me.

Hope you enjoyed these! Have you gone on a drive recently? I’d love to see or hear a glimpse on something you’ve seen!

Today I’m linking up with Communal Global, The Jenny Evolution, Photography Essentials and Create With Joy for {Wordless Wednesday}.

Catch the Moment, Week 4

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This week:

Day 23/365: January 23, 2014
Finally, picked up my Christmas decoration. What a mess. Dry pine needles can stab you and draw blood, just FYI.

Day 24/365: January 24, 2014
Had to get these babies resoled and after two weeks away I am VERY happy to have these back! Down Home Traveler loves her boots!
Day 25/365: January 25, 2014
Oh Saturday….

Day 26/365: January 26, 2014
Met up for lunch with one of the funnest people to be around that I don’t get to see nearly as much as needed. Esperanza’s in Fort Worth – the biggest sopapilla I’ve come across. Yum!
Day 27/365: January 27, 2014
Dinner. Delicious spaghetti. Recipe from one of my best and oldest friends. It’s turned into my favorite recipe for one.
Day 28/365: January 28, 2014
Cheesecake. You were my nemesis this week. Very hard to take a manual picture in a tin dish but pretty delicious.
Day 29/365: January 29, 2014
It’s been pretty cold in Texas this week. If only….