But before I share them
I will be leaving to spend some time on a mountain top, will visit a mission that will be all sparkled up for Christmas, will make sure I stroll along a favorite path by a lake which i haven't been to in awhile - and in general - will make my Christmas Eve day a beautiful day. I might be getting a late start - but I want to time the Mission when the lights are on and it is getting dark.
But - here are some reasons.
Starting with purely imaginative desires. (And couldn't find a source to reference for the pic)
I would love to spend a Christmas Eve in an environment like this someday but if that never happens I love that others share photos of such beauty.
What is so wonderful about life - is we can imagine anything and sometimes dreams do come true.
And another material desire - ...I just have to own a chair like this some day. It will sit in the middle of my house - for all to see - with a sign that says Only Sandy Sits Here. It may be selfish but ..it's my dream.
I am so thankful for the rare times that such a divine setting opens up before my eyes and I have my camera with me. I know I posted this already but for 2014 it is my very favorite photo.
I am thankful for Big Bear Zoo which is a santuary and rehabilitation center for these gorgeous birds. I had a wonderful time there this last year and hope to visit again soon.
At the time we were there I adopted a wolf named Spirit - financial adoption not for real, lol)...
I am thankful for cute little finches - the very first birds I ever photographed this photo always reminds me of the first year I got into birding which was in 2007.
Can't forget in looking back this year how I made sure during one of my trips to the central coast I made a stop to see the Arroyo grande Roosters who walk about town - or rather strut about town as if they own the place
I am thankful for the internet - Wonderful videos, wonderful images and I get lost in them and spend way too many hours finding magical scenes to enjoy.
My thankfulness always includes my grandkids and always thankful for cake.
Due to the abundance of sweet videos that show animals in all sorts of experiences and cuteness and loving actions or adorably funny antics, I have really expanded my awareness of how all creatures feel fear at times and I find my compassion for these little beings overflowing. A few years back I was in Sedona and in an outside structure with open walls - It was a place to stop and look at a map that identified the mountains around the area - i happened to look up and saw this little mouse perched on a wood beam. I can't help but think he was hoping to go unnoticed. I even became fond of rodents (in videos) that is and thankful for their adorable ears.
I am thankful for the amount of motivating images I find on facebook.
Some of my favorites...
And...then there is Vincent. Samsung came out with this incredible image and I am thankful for brilliant artists.
I am thankful for all of you who visit and I feel I know a little about you and your families - I hope you have a wonderful Christmas tomorrow.
I will continue my thankfulness up until New years - ..meaning I will post my reasons to always be thankful.
I pray life blesses you all in the coming year.
I will be leaving to spend some time on a mountain top, will visit a mission that will be all sparkled up for Christmas, will make sure I stroll along a favorite path by a lake which i haven't been to in awhile - and in general - will make my Christmas Eve day a beautiful day. I might be getting a late start - but I want to time the Mission when the lights are on and it is getting dark.
But - here are some reasons.
Starting with purely imaginative desires. (And couldn't find a source to reference for the pic)
I would love to spend a Christmas Eve in an environment like this someday but if that never happens I love that others share photos of such beauty.
What is so wonderful about life - is we can imagine anything and sometimes dreams do come true.
And another material desire - ...I just have to own a chair like this some day. It will sit in the middle of my house - for all to see - with a sign that says Only Sandy Sits Here. It may be selfish but ..it's my dream.
I am so thankful for the rare times that such a divine setting opens up before my eyes and I have my camera with me. I know I posted this already but for 2014 it is my very favorite photo.
I am thankful for Big Bear Zoo which is a santuary and rehabilitation center for these gorgeous birds. I had a wonderful time there this last year and hope to visit again soon.
At the time we were there I adopted a wolf named Spirit - financial adoption not for real, lol)...
I am thankful for cute little finches - the very first birds I ever photographed this photo always reminds me of the first year I got into birding which was in 2007.
Can't forget in looking back this year how I made sure during one of my trips to the central coast I made a stop to see the Arroyo grande Roosters who walk about town - or rather strut about town as if they own the place
I am thankful for the internet - Wonderful videos, wonderful images and I get lost in them and spend way too many hours finding magical scenes to enjoy.
My thankfulness always includes my grandkids and always thankful for cake.
Due to the abundance of sweet videos that show animals in all sorts of experiences and cuteness and loving actions or adorably funny antics, I have really expanded my awareness of how all creatures feel fear at times and I find my compassion for these little beings overflowing. A few years back I was in Sedona and in an outside structure with open walls - It was a place to stop and look at a map that identified the mountains around the area - i happened to look up and saw this little mouse perched on a wood beam. I can't help but think he was hoping to go unnoticed. I even became fond of rodents (in videos) that is and thankful for their adorable ears.
I am thankful for the amount of motivating images I find on facebook.
Some of my favorites...
And...then there is Vincent. Samsung came out with this incredible image and I am thankful for brilliant artists.
I am thankful for all of you who visit and I feel I know a little about you and your families - I hope you have a wonderful Christmas tomorrow.
I will continue my thankfulness up until New years - ..meaning I will post my reasons to always be thankful.
I pray life blesses you all in the coming year.
8 comments:
This is such a wonderful post with many wonderful pictures, Sandy. I hope you get that chair some day. It looks perfect for you with all the pretty, bright colors! I love the duck photo too, and your grandkids are so adorable. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Wow, what a lovely post filled with gratitude, beautiful photos, beautiful quotes, a gorgeous, fun chair for you to sit in some day and not share with me, wonderful memories...it's got it all! Enjoy your wanderings today and I know you'll get some good photos of your Christmas Eve journey.
thanks Daisy and Laura - ...i hope you have a great day tomorrow!
Oh what a lovely, beautiful woman you are, in all you see beauty and are grateful and kind, this is an outstanding post, and I'm the better for it. Today i will be grateful, that I know you, that i see the beauty and i share in your caring for all, so lovely Sandy, may it be the best Christmas yet, with Love, and gratitude, xo
Lorraine
Merry Christmas to you and your family. And a reminder that Gratitude is very important is a good thing. I pray it every day and it has enriched my awareness and my life. Thank you for these wonderful reminders. And for the fabulous photos.
Thank you Lorraine - such sweet words, and Inger - thank you also.
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Lovely post and those grand kids are so adorable ..
Such a beautiful post Sandy.. so thoughtful.. something to ponder all the way down the page.. and your thoughts on the tiny mouse on the beam, precious.
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