Misty's Words

Perspective - It's All In How You Look At It

2009-07-15T06:43:00.007-05:00

While visiting Ohio, I went to lunch with my BFF (sending prayers to her for her surgery today), and when I returned to my Dad's, he wasn't home. So, naturally, I grabbed the camera and went outside to see what I could capture in my lens. My dad is as crazy about nature as I. So, I had lots of flowers ready to pose pretty for me.

So, you are probably wondering what the heck this image is... Well, it's actually my dad's Hummingbird feeder. It's really pretty with all the colors, and as I was staring at it, I realized that in the reflection, you could pretty much see everything. Yes, you can see me, right there front and center. I'm thinking the reflection is kind of like one of those fun-house crazy mirrors - it's kind of looking like I need to invest in the best weight loss supplement. It's just the reflection! That's my story, and I'm sticking to it! You can also see my dad's wood shop and trailer! I just thought it was neat. Yes, I've been trying my hand at a bit more artistic or abstract images lately... maybe I should go back to flowers, sunsets, and animals, eh? hehe

Heads or Tails Pile

2009-07-14T08:45:00.003-05:00

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This week's theme is HEADS - Pile

Well, I've had a pile of stress to deal with in the last two months. This week, the emotional/stressful issues are piled really thick.

I've got a whole pile of photos to go through and share with y'all. I took a pile of photos while on my trip, and I have taken a lot more since then. I'll try not to pile them all on you at once, because I wouldn't want to overwhelm you. ;-)

Speaking of photos, I'm entering a pile of photos in a contest, and I sure would LOVE to win a pile of money as a prize. That would really help eliminate the pile of bills which keeps me up at night.

Well, I know that this is a rather short post, but I've got a pile of work on my desk, and I better get it done before I get myself in a pile of...

Camera Critters #66

2009-07-11T10:40:00.003-05:00

Don't forget Heads or Tails on Tuesday, Looking at the Sky on Friday, and for your weekend enjoyment...

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Looking at the Sky on Friday

2009-07-10T06:44:00.003-05:00

This is the flower of an Elderberry bush. I liked how it was looking to the sky and soaking up the sun. On this particular walk with Dad and the wolf, I couldn't help but notice all the different plants, flowers, trees, and bushes which seemed to be reaching for the sun and blue skies. It really provided good lighting for my photos.

Dad, Matouk, and I took many walks during my visit. Those walks are some of my favorite events ever. I'll tell ya though, some people take centrilean to lose weight, I just need to visit the wolf and follow along with his routine. The one day we walked about 3 1/2 miles, and it was a blast! Gee, can you tell I'm going through withdrawal already? *sigh*

Bigfoot Spotting in Ohio

2009-07-09T10:50:00.000-05:00

I saw it with my own two eyes. It was just hanging out on a trail in the woods. It didn't even seem concerned when I approached... just stood there kind of smiling at me with alert ears and bright yellow-orange eyes. I quickly pulled my camera to my eye. For, I just had to capture this proof of existence. Then... the strangest thing happened. I took the photo, and when I pulled the camera away from my face... the creature walked closer to me and proceeded to give me a loving face cleaning with its gigantic tongue! I'll tell ya - It was an experience I'll never forget.

bwahahahahahaha OK, OK, before I start getting hate mail telling me that I'm making false claims of seeing "Bigfoot", I will clarify that this "BIG foot" belongs to Matouk the wolfdog. So there! You have to admit though, I'm not stretching the truth when I call him Bigfoot... just look at those toes! He actually uses them like fingers to grip, hold, and move things. You'd have a hard time finding rings to fit those fingers!!! In fact, his toes/fingers are as long as my longest finger. *sigh* No, I never ever tire of talking about him... why do you ask? hehe

Heads or Tails Spin

2009-07-07T13:41:00.003-05:00

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This week's theme is HEADS - Spin

I had to post this photo specifically for our wonderful meme hostess, Barb aka Skittles. I didn't want her to feel like she wasted her time holding her guinea pig back. (Nevermind, long story)

Here's my windmill, which severely needs oiled and painted (I just heard Gina gasp). Since it needs oiled, when it spins right now, it sounds like the music in a horror movie... right before one of the characters is ummmm 'deleted' from the show.

It may make creepy sounds, but I still think it makes a good photo subject ;-)

Hangin' Out

2009-06-27T20:05:00.002-05:00

You can't really see it, unless you view this photo large, but this female Red-Winged Blackbird had a Daddy Longlegs spider in her beak (at least that's what I think it was). Not only that, but she got pretty aggravated with me, as you can see by noting her ruffled up feathers. This photo really proves why the saying, "Don't get your feathers ruffled" came about as a popular saying.

Well, we are getting ready to watch an HDTV movie. It's a suspense thriller called Taken. I love suspense thrillers, so this should be fun.

Camera Critters #64

2009-06-26T22:16:00.003-05:00

Itty Bitty Purple N Pretty

2009-06-21T20:50:00.004-05:00

Camera-Critters #63

2009-06-20T06:30:00.000-05:00

I don't know why... I can't really tell you the exact reason... but I, for some reason, am really, really pleased with this image. Maybe it's because I've been interested in more artistic and abstract photography (or 'art') lately. I dunno. All I know is... I like this. If you don't, it's OK - I won't be upset... honest!

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Looking at the Sky on Friday

2009-06-19T06:43:00.003-05:00

This Great Blue Heron and I have had an ongoing relationship for a couple years now. You see, it visits my pond and then sits and watches for me to walk around the corner with the camera. THEN... it flies away. HOW RUDE! I am gracious enough to allow it to enjoy my wonderful pond, and what do I get in return??? All I get is "Talk to the tail-feathers, Lady!" pffft!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-06-17T06:41:00.003-05:00

I'd rather be...

Macro Monday Let the Blues Fly Away

2009-06-15T16:15:00.000-05:00

I'm so late with my Macro Monday post, I'm just going to shut-up and post it. No rambling with this post (Yes, there's a first time for everything).

Camera-Critters #62

2009-06-13T10:24:00.004-05:00

I'm sure Anna will be absolutely shocked and in disbelief that I posted a dragonfly. Can't believe your eyes, can ya? Yes, I'm a self-proclaimed bug-lover... especially dragonflies. So, I present to you the juvenile female Blue Dasher. Isn't she beautiful??? Hey, I saw you rolling your eyes!

Don't forget Heads or Tails on Tuesday, Looking at the Sky on Friday, and for your weekend enjoyment...

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Looking at the Sky on Friday

2009-06-12T06:42:00.005-05:00

The weather and skies have not cooperated to allow for many LATSOF shots this week. That's OK though, because it has become pretty evident that I have alienated most of my blogging friends. I need to be making some changes... and I will be back to visiting you all... I just hope it's not too late to make up for my introspective time away.

Electronics, Here I Come!

2009-06-10T06:37:00.004-05:00

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. I'm getting really excited about my trip! I get to go see my aunts for a couple days and then I'm off to see my dad for a week! I can't wait to see my family, go for walks with Dad and the wolf, take LOTS of pictures, visit some stores we don't have out here, and the food... ohhhh the food I can't get anywhere else but home! I'm drooling just thinking about it!

I've already started looking for and saving coupons to the stores that I'll want to visit while I'm back home. I don't usually like to shop much, unless it's online shopping. However, when an electronics store is involved, then I'm more than ready to shop, and it just so happens that Best Buy is one of the places I need to go. I need to see if they can fix my "a" and "e" keys on my laptop, which keep popping off... and I'll need to drool over all the shiny and fun toys while I'm there too! Did I mention my trip starts on my birthday... I should probably by a new lens for my camera for my birthday, don't ya think? Hmmm a nice macro lens so I can take photos like the one above... ohhhhhhh or a big telescopic lens for far away wildlife shots.... hmmmm

Macro Monday Eastern Forktail

2009-06-08T06:33:00.006-05:00

This is an Eastern Forktail Damselfly. I think these damselflies are so pretty with their neon green head and neon blue tail. Getting photos of damselflies can be rather challenging, as they are very tiny and super skinny (they should market their own diet pill). So, it's difficult to get focused on them, especially when they decide they need to keep flying from one spot to the next. This Forktail, however, was rather considerate of the "Crazy Little Woman With The Big Camera", and it decided to pose nicely for me for awhile.

I'm considering changing this blog around quite a bit. I've been tossing around the idea of making the blog more focused on the photos. However, the name "Misty's Words" is kind of contradicting with that, I guess. What do you think? Change it around or leave it how it is? If you think I should change it, do you have any suggestions?

Hope everyone has a great Monday!!! Now, start it off right by clicking on the badge at the top of this post and joining in on the fun!

100 Truths

2009-06-07T11:23:00.006-05:00

* * * If you are looking for the fun meme, click this link for my Camera-Critters post * * *

My BBFF Tammy has tagged me for a couple memes, and this is one of them. NOBODY ever wants to get on the bad side of her BBFF, so I'm paying attention to these memes RIGHT NOW. Whew.

1. Last beverage → Coffee
2. Last phone call → Mother-In-Law
3. Last text message → If IMs count, then it was from Bear
4. Last song you listened to → Hehehe We're listening to the CMT and GAC countdowns right now - and Darius Rucker's "It Won't Be Like This For Long"
5. Last time you cried → When I thought I wasn't going to be able to go back to Ohio

SIX HAVE YOU EVER:

1. Dated someone twice? → yes
2. Been cheated on? → yes
3. Kissed someone? → Of course.
4. Lost someone special? → yes
5. Been depressed? → yes
6. Been drunk and threw up? → Yeah - too many shots

LIST FOUR FAVORITE COLORS:

1. Purple
2. Blue
3. Black
4. Sky Blue Pink (I used to tell my grandpa that wasn't a color, and he'd just smile. Now I know exactly what Sky Blue Pink looks like ;-) )

HAVE YOU:

1. Made new friends → Yes
2. Fallen out of love → Yes
3. Laughed until you cried → Yes
4. Met someone who changed you → Yes
5. Found out who your true friends were → Yes
6. Found out someone was talking about you → Yes
7. Kissed anyone on your Facebook friend's list → Yes... severel family members are on there
8. How many people on your Facebook friends list do you know in real life → almost all of them
9. How many kids do you want to have → Next question please
10. Do you have any pets → 3 Dogs (I miss my cat)
11. Do you want to change your name → Nope - I like my name
13. What time did you wake up today → 9:00 officiallly (hey it's Saturday), but I was up half the night because of thunderstorms (still affects me)
14. What were you doing at midnight last night → Just trying to fall asleep
15. Name something you CANNOT wait for →Vacation
16. Last time you saw your father → November... but I'm going to see him soon!!! WooHoo
17. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life → Not being so financially strapped and having more free time
18. What are you listening to right now → Kenny Chesney on the CMT music countdown
19. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom → Sure - I talked to Tom Hanks all the time, cuz we're great buds.
23. What's getting on your nerves right now? → The fact that we have severe thunderstorm and tornado watches in effect for today, this evening, and tonight.
24. Most visited webpage → Flickr

1. What's your name? → Puddintain (oh sorry, that's what my grandma always said)
2. Nicknames → Rat, Mist, Moo, MadDog, Dork, Mabel, Little Pitbull,
3. Relationship Status → married
4. Zodiac sign → Cancer
5. Male or female or transgendered → Female.
6. Primary School → WPS
7. Middle School → WMS
8. High school → WHS
10. Hair color → brown
11. Long or short → Medium
16. Height → 5ft 5
17. Do you have a crush on someone? → No, Jon and Richie both feel the same about me as I do about them ;-)
18: What do you like about yourself? → I'm a good person
19. Piercings → Ears and belly button
20. Tattoos → None
21. Righty or lefty → Lefty

FIRSTS :

22. First surgery → Eye Surgery - 2nd grade
23. First piercing → My ears
24. First best friends → Shannon, Traci, Beck
26. First sport you joined → softball, but I was playing volleyball since I could walk
27. First pet → cat
28. First vacation → Probably Kentucky
29. First concert → Metallica
30. First crush → Don't remember

RIGHT NOW:

49. Eating → nothing, but I'm hungry - mind making me something?
50. Drinking → Nothing
52. I'm about to → find something to eat
53. Listening to → Didn't we already answer this? The GAC and CMT countdowns
55. Waiting for → a break in the rain (don't think it's gonna happen)

YOUR FUTURE :

58. Want kids? Moving right along...
59. Want to get married? Been there, done that
60. Careers in mind? Nature photographer would be a dream come true

WHICH IS BETTER WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX? -

68. Lips or eyes → eyes
69. Hugs or kisses → Both
70. Shorter or taller → Taller
71. Older or Younger → doesn't matter
72. Romantic or spontaneous → romantic
73. Nice stomach or nice arms → both
74. Sensitive or loud → sensitive
75. Hook-up or relationship → relationship
77. Trouble maker or hesitant → hesitant

HAVE YOU EVER :

78. Kissed a stranger → No, I'm a good girl (hehe at Tammy)
79. Drank hard liquor → Not if I can help it - I don't like to puke. That's why I stick with beer.
80. Lost glasses/contacts → Nope - I know right where they are - in my vehicle, which is still being repaired after the tornado
81. Sex on first date → No, I told you I was a good girl. (hehe Tammy)
82. Broken someone's heart → Yeah I think so
83. Had your own heart broken → Yes
85. Been arrested → No, and I've never been to drug rehab either. However, I have researched them... long story.
86. Turned someone down → yes
87. Cried when someone died → of course
88. Liked a friend that is a girl? → Now what kind of question is this?

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:

89. Yourself → I have zero self-esteem or self-confidence... but I'm trying to improve on that
90. Miracles → Absolutely
91. Love at first sight → No
92. Heaven → Absolutely
93. Santa Clause → Yes
95. Kiss on the first date? → yes
96. Angels → Yes

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:

97. Is there one person you want to be with right now? → Oh yeah - lots of people
98. Had more than one boyfriend/girlfriend at one time? → I have lots of friends... some of them are boys and some of them are girls ;-P
99. Posting this as 100 Truths? → Yeah it's the rule... right?

Okay I'm not sure what happened to number 100???
For those of you wondering about the drug rehab comment... I researched them for a friend who desperately needed help. Since I included that link in a meme, it may seem like I'm making light of drug addiction, but I would never do that. Drug addiction not only affects the addict, it affects everyone in the addict's life. It is an evil monster which takes control and completely changes a person. If you know an addict, please get help for yourself also.

8 Things Meme

2009-06-07T10:44:00.001-05:00

I was tagged...Twice. Two of my dearest friends, Barb and Tam, tagged me to do this meme. I'm wondering if they actually got together and decided to gang up on me ;-)

8 THINGS I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO:

A break in the rain

Talking with friends online

Photowalks

Fishing

Seeing my aunts at the end of the month

Spending a week with Dad and the wolf

Going to the Butterfly Conservatory with Dad

Seeing more family members, my step-daughter, my BFF, and my lawyer boss (No, he's not an Oakland motorcycle accident lawyer. He's in Ohio)

8 THINGS I DID YESTERDAY:
Woke up to thunderstorms

Made coffee

Blogged

Chatted online with friends

Complained about the 35 mph winds

Talked to Hubs

Took a walk to my pond in my backyard

Talked to Dad on the phone

8 THINGS I WISH I COULD DO:

Be a nature photographer

Stop worrying about bills

Designs websites

Go for a walk (it's raining)

Run a dog rescue

Cure cancer

Spend more time with Hubs and the dogs

See my family more often

8 SHOWS I WATCH:
House

24

American Idol

Fringe

Grey's Anatomy

Private Practice

What Not to Wear

Andy Griffith (Hubs usually has the remote)

8 FAVORITE FOODS:

Fish

Corn

Pizza

BBQ Pork

Gyros

Cheese (Extra Sharp Cheddar)

Aunt Judy's Seven Layer Salad or Broccoli Salad

BLTs

8 PLACES I’D LIKE TO TRAVEL:

Ohio

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Australia

Nashville, TN

Canada

Oregon

On a Cruise

Bon Jovi Concert

8 PEOPLE I’VE TAGGED:
The Tooth Fairy

Santa Claus

The Easter Bunny

A Leprechaun

The Cow Who Jumped Over the Moon

The Boogie Man

Mother Nature

Father Time

Camera-Critters #61

2009-06-06T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, and welcome to the world of Camera Critters, where we all sit back, enjoy each others' critters from all around the world and have an absolute blast!

Hmmm what do I have for you this weekend? Well, I'll just give you a couple of my favorite photos from the past couple of days. I hope you enjoy them.

A House Wren (I ♥ this pic - I don't exactly know why - I just do)

I'm just thankful for the nature and critters I get to enjoy here without having to travel somewhere like Outer Banks rentals. That's what I love most about living here.

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Looking at the Sky on Friday

2009-06-05T06:37:00.002-05:00

WooHooo! It's Friday! Not only is it the end of the work week for most people, it's also time for the fun and wonderful meme where we spend our time Looking at the Sky on Friday! (Click on the badge to join in the fun!)

Lately, I've been experimenting with my photography. I've been trying out some macro and abstract things. So, the other day, as I was walking down the road looking for bugs and thinking about things like natural acne treatment, I looked up and thought the clouds looked pretty cool. Normally, I wouldn't take a photo of just clouds in the sky; I would normally have something in the foreground of the composition. However, I just liked how the sun was lighting the clouds.

So, I snapped a shot, and then

I decided to play around with it some more (as you'll see)...

(c) Misty DawnS

A little overpowering, I know.
However, I was having fun, and that's all that matters, right?
I made this for Tam and me... Pink clouds in a purple sky...
PERFECT :-D

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When You're Feeling Blue...

2009-06-03T06:35:00.007-05:00

Remember to take note of all the beautiful, little things in life

and take one day at a time.

I've been trying everything to figure out a way to get 'back home' to visit my family and friends. After some stressful events, I really need this trip. As of Monday, it had become quite apparent I had missed my chance to purchase a ticket we could afford for a trip during the time I have my vacation from work. My heart sank, and my mood sank even lower.

Then, I realized that I can't give up. I need this, so I need to not be deterred so easily. So, I started searching every airline website, every 'cheap airfare' comparison website, changing dates, changing times, changing duration of stay... I was trying everything to make it affordable. Hide in the baggage cart? Try telling my sob story to a gay travel agency? Squeeze myself into the upper carry-on luggage compartment? Heck, I was willing to explore any options.

Now, I may have found something... and this trip would be extra special. I would be able to spend two days visiting with my two aunts, one of whom has Pancreatic Cancer. After visiting with them, I would head 'back home' for seven glorious and therapeutic days with my dad and wolf. Keep your fingers crossed for me... I've got to crunch numbers, work my hind-end off, and beg for early birthday gifts. hehehe

Heads or Tails Motion

2009-06-02T06:48:00.004-05:00

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This week's theme is HEADS - Motion...

It seems I got too caught up in feeling sorry for myself and neglected to get my Heads or Tails posts done in a timely manner. So, I'm late... but at least I'm still doing the posts... that's progress for me lately.

You know what they say when we feel like the rugs have been pulled out from under us, and we need to start anew... "Baby steps"... or, "One step at a time"... or,

One flap of the wings...

at a time.

Macro Monday Irises

2009-06-01T06:32:00.002-05:00

As I said over at Misty's Musings, I've been exploring some more 'creative' or 'abstract' photography angles lately. I even created my first black and white image on Saturday! It's on my Flickr site, if you are interested in seeing it.

On another note, this Monday finds me absolutely exhausted. I went to bed quite early last night, but it started thunderstorming at 2:15 a.m. I was instantly awake and unable to fall back asleep at all. So, to sum it up, I've been awake since 2:15. I knew that the tornado had affected me deeply. However, I didn't realize it was still this bad... silly me actually thought I was 'over' it. Apparently I was wrong. After the tornado and all the flooding lately, we are not needing any more rain. I wish Mother Nature would turn off the faucets already!

Camera-Critters #60

2009-05-30T06:30:00.000-05:00

Hello. My name is Misty Dawn, and I'm an addict.
Whew - glad I got that off my chest.
What? Ohhhhhhh I have to specify what I'm addicted to???
Crap - no one told me that rule! OK - here goes......

I'm addicted to photography.
I'm addicted to nature.
I'm addicted to photo-walks.
I'm addicted to dogs (shhhhhh had to sneak that one in there)
I'm addicted to Vegas vacations (OK, that's not for real, considering I've never ever even been to Vegas before... next addiction, please...)
I'm addicted to wildlife.
I'm addicted to beer (WHAT??? Who snuck that in there? Oh well... please proceed to the next addition...)
I'm addicted to fishing.
I'm addicted to photography (ohhhhhh I already said that - oh well - it deserves repeating).
I'm addicted to bugs... yes bugs... and dragonflies... and DAMSELFLIES - as presented below...

Whew - now that we got all those addiction confessions out of the way, don't you feel much better? I know I do!

Don't forget Heads or Tails on Tuesday, Looking at the Sky on Friday, and for your weekend enjoyment...

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Misty's Words

Perspective - It's All In How You Look At It

Heads or Tails *Pile*

Camera Critters #66

Looking at the Sky on Friday

Bigfoot Spotting in Ohio

Heads or Tails *Spin*

Hangin' Out

Camera Critters #64

Itty Bitty Purple N Pretty

Camera-Critters #63

Looking at the Sky on Friday

Wordless Wednesday

Macro Monday *Let the Blues Fly Away*

Camera-Critters #62

Looking at the Sky on Friday

Electronics, Here I Come!

Macro Monday *Eastern Forktail*

100 Truths

8 Things Meme

Camera-Critters #61

Looking at the Sky on Friday

When You're Feeling Blue...

Heads or Tails *Motion*

Macro Monday *Irises*

Camera-Critters #60

Heads or Tails Pile

Heads or Tails Spin

Macro Monday Let the Blues Fly Away

Macro Monday Eastern Forktail

Heads or Tails Motion

Macro Monday Irises