Blog Neglect...

I haven't paid attention to this blog in months! I have been so busy with work, life, and health issues - it's so easy to almost forget that you have a blog. I don't know if I will keep up, but I will try.

Therapy

Yesterday I made a little trip to the beach for a some feet-soaking therapy. The beach was bustling with people (tourists and locals) due to the Fourth of July weekend. I made my way to the ocean waves through a mass of people and beach umbrellas. I soaked my feet in the waves for a few minutes, in which it felt relaxing. Relaxing and soothing to have salt water run over the toes and legs. After a good soaking, I treated myself to a Dairy Queen Reese's Blizzard, that was good-though I wished there was more Reese's in it. I decided to top off the day with a trip to the art store to get a few beading supplies. I came home, showered and crashed on my bed for three and half hours. A great day it was.

Therapy  : )

Fourth of July

Thursday night I went to see the annual Fourth of July fireworks in my neighborhood. Got to stand in the spot that I stood in last year. There were a lot of people there as well as a few dogs (I don't know why people would bring their pets to see and hear loud explosions). A young couple and their children were next to me and were in awe of the fireworks. The fireworks display was good, but not as good as last year's. The reason why it was not so good, is that some of the rockets did not explode and ones that did explode were not shot high enough, barely making it above treetops and buildings. I shot some video anyway and you get to hear some kid commentary (the young couple's children standing next to me). The last video is the fireworks finale.

This sculpture reminds me of Wolverine somehow...

I saw this sculpture today while I was out eating lunch. The sculpture somehow reminded me of Wolverine's big metal adamantium claws.

The sculpture

Wolverine (from x-men.wikia.com)

Happy Weekend!

So glad it is the weekend. Looking forward to Saturday after a frustrating Friday (don't get me started-it includes user unfriendly software and a possible unmailed or stolen package). At least Friday is coming to an end with a beautiful sunset (the sky was alight in gold and is now streaks of fluorescent orange and ultraviolet) and flashes of lightning (methinks a thunderstorm is coming). I saw this during my lunch break at work, it will put a smile on your face and help usher in the weekend. You could say it is a celebration of the weekend arrival.

What's in your wallet?

I just had to say it!   ; )

A Stressful Day...

Had a stressful day today. Stress can drain the energy right from you. You can't even think straight. I think I am going to call it a night. I am hoping that tomorrow will be a better and I am hoping that the week will be better.

I feel much like this Care Bear.

A strange looking tree...

Yesterday, while I was out walking, I encountered a strange looking tree that looked it had cotton candy growing from the branches. I don't know what the name of the tree is.

Flowers of Spring and Summer...

After a long grueling winter, the warm weather came back and so did the flowers. The beauty speaks for itself.

It has been eternity...

It has been a long time since I have posted. I have been busy with life, work, and health issues. All is okay now. I need to get back into the swing of things. A while back, I decided to merge my two blogs: "Moods and Afterthoughts" and "Seeing things at Random" into one, because it would be easier to work with. With everything going on, I just did not have the time to work on the merged blog. But I need to make the time, as I need to start working out again (another thing that I let slide and I need to make the time for as well). Let the posting begin!

Coincidences...

Finally opened a fortune cookie that I got with a takeout a couple of weeks ago.  The fortune reminded me  of a scene from a Seinfeld episode.

My fortune for tonight

The aforementioned Seinfeld episode

It's been a long winter...

Today was nice in the 50s today, but this month and before, it has been cold. I think it has been the coldest winter in a long while (haven't felt this cold in eight years). Last month it snowed for a day (January 25th) and I took some pictures. I hope winter is coming to an end and spring is arriving. The signs are already there: sun is setting later in the day, some flowers are (roses and daffodils) are blooming, and Girl Scout cookies have arrived.

Snowy streetscape

Snowcups

Snow-covered parking lot

The view from the fire escape

Glistening snow covered tree

A tiny downhill racer

The sun peaking out the following day

Snow covered hollies