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| MY PAST WEEK ~ SWIRLING & TOO MUCH CAFFEINE |
WELCOME to
This morning, I almost decided to skip SHS - BUT, I just couldn't start
the NEW YEAR with any excuses!
this has been the week from H--L...
We survived our federal program audit... barely!
I'm recovering from the "FPM-Hang-Over" and this week,
our office will go into "Fix-It Mode."
So, this week's SHS words are:
OUTSIDE, BACKSIDE, LITTLE THINGS,
A CUP OF... & REFLECT
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| OUTSIDE |
By Friday, I was finally able to get OUTSIDE the office before darkness fell. This love-ly mermaid is mounted OUTSIDE the tattoo parlor, next to the hair salon where I get my haircut. This section of the street has a hair salon, tattoo artist, hydroponic gardening supply store & a scrapbooking store (with space to take classes). Are you trying to imagine the "characters" going in & out of these shops?
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| BACKSIDE |
Book spines must qualify as BACKSIDE(s)! Can't wait to open these books (my Christmas presents) & actually be able to read the contents (& comprehend what I'm reading). JPE & I are going into hibernation next weekend - it's a "three day-er" (Martin Luther King holiday is Monday). Yippee!
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| LITTLE THINGS |
This is one of the LITTLE THINGS that sits on our etagere (French, for open bookcase)... a Peruvian man playing the flute. A tiny ornament that reminds us of our summer excursion to Peru - Machu Picchu (to see the Incan ruins), the Sacred Valley, the Amazon River and Lima.
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| A CUP OF... |
In the UK (United Kingdom), people get A CUP-PA... TEA each afternoon. On the weekends, JPE & I take time to slow down (??? me, slow-down ???) & enjoy A CUP-PA tea or coffee. Given the stressfulness of this past week & the lack of restful sleep, I consumed w.a.y. t.o.o. m.u.c.h. COFFEE.
A bit about this picture... Imagine trying to use the "milk frother" with one hand & take a picture with my point-&-shoot in the other hand. AMAZING, huh? I didn't even froth the coffee over the edge of the cup.
A bit about this picture... Imagine trying to use the "milk frother" with one hand & take a picture with my point-&-shoot in the other hand. AMAZING, huh? I didn't even froth the coffee over the edge of the cup.
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| REFLECT |
A bit of REFLECTION on last week... I was pulled in A-LOT of directions --- by the audit team & wanting to resolve as many issues of compliance as possible. My team of colleagues (Debi, Pam, Katy, Paige, JPE) were incredible! Just when my energy would be waning, I would hear someone's voice offering another document or volunteering information... it was such a collaborative effort that I cannot take credit for the success of the outcome. Although the office has some issues to address, I feel LUCKY to have such caring colleagues to continue this journey!
So, that wraps another SCAVENGER HUNT SUNDAY. Don't forget to check in with Ashley & other SHS bloggers & leave comments. I'm glad I got my camera out this morning to capture the final four of the five SHS words (the only picture I had taken since last Sunday evening, was the mermaid).
Next week's words: BASKET, PARK, AUTO, RECYCLE & PEOPLE WATCHING.
See you tomorrow for
Love the "Swirling and too much caffeine" caption!!! Looks like you had a tough week! But you got some fun interpretations!!! Somewhere packed away I have one of those wooden figures(?)!!!
ReplyDeleteNice set, and way to multi task on the "A Cup of.." shot. I think I can imagine how tricky that was as I tried to take a photo while pouring milk into my cup of coffee, but ended up pouring and then snapping. :)
ReplyDeleteLoving the swirling in that cup of 'joe! And reflect, wow, I felt that way this week too! I used to have one of those little guys (-: See you tomorrow and thanks for spreading the word!
ReplyDeleteGreat set this week! I love that stack of books! If they were in my house, I wouldn't get anything done!!
ReplyDeleteLove the cup of shot
ReplyDeleteLove the cup shot and I felt that way last week! And probably again tomorrow morning! ;)
ReplyDeleteYour cup shot is pretty darn amazing and I enjoyed your take on 'reflect'.
ReplyDeleteThe mermaid at the tattoo shop looks awesome! And your swirling coffee while taking a picture is quite impressive - I have yet to nail that skill!
ReplyDeleteLove your stack of books- I will be adding a few of those to my to-read list.
ReplyDeleteGreat hunt, love you Backside and A Cup of shots!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week,
B.
Your cuppa shot is the best! Great swirling. Your book collection looks like a very interesting assortment. I can see why you are looking forward to the 3 day weekend. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Love your take on backside!
ReplyDeleteAH! You captured four of these at the last moment? Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your cup of shots! FABULOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving those "swirls'! So cool.
ReplyDeleteGreat interpretations for this week's themes. Wow, those books will keep you busy for a while. :)
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