My last photos...

Just thought I would post the last photos that were taken in 2011. I looked at the clock last night and noticed that it was already 11:30 (no, I didn't party it up last night)! So I grabbed the camera and took a few pictures of ALL the animals. Couldn't think of anything better.

Well, that's pretty much all for now. Until next time, you know where to find me...

Love & Peace

-Megan

Song of the day: Sea Of Love by The Honey Drippers

Here are the pics:

Logan, being his cute self.

Sadie in the glider bucket. Yes, they're sugar glider approved, lol.

Sadie peeking out of the glider bucket.

Pip having a snack.

This is the whole family smashed in the glider bucket. Looks comfy...

Deagol being smashed. 

Smeagol peeking out of the bucket.

Deagol's cute face.

Kira's look of desperation. 

The 3 albino mice. 

In case you forgot, their names are Tony, Glen and Steve.

Rat peeking out of a box, lol.

I think rat peeking out of a hole would be better.

Rat photography much? Seriously though, I love this picture.

"Can we help you?"

Such a pretty face. <3

Zoe lounging on her crunchy cat mat.

Have you ever seen a cat that can flirt like that?  :O)

Sleepy kitty.

Look at those eyes! Milla is so beautiful.

Another sleepy kitty.

Sleepy ferret

Not! It's time to play!

The rest of these photos were taken in 2012:

Sad little Una.

She looks like she's crying. :(

This was taken not an hour ago. Pretty decent keyboard pic I suppose.

Sunset over the hills.

Such a serene winter sunset.

Decaying flower. Well, I think it might already be decayed, lol.

Trees in front of falling water.

Yup, it's that time of year again...

And by "that time of year" I mean the end of the year. This is a day of mixed emotions for most people. Some want to get the year over with as soon as possible (been there!) and some never want it to end. I have to say, this year has been one of the better years for me, but I've still had my ups and downs. I usually do a big "speech" blog of some type at the end of the year, but I think I wrote enough in A Look Back for the next few years, lol.

At the end of each year I can't help but think about everyone that I've lost over the past few years and how differently I spend each New Year/New Years Eve. I go into each new year knowing that there will always be something missing in my life that I know I'll never get back. I have to say, it has gotten a little easier, but I still find myself depressed and on the brink of crying out of nowhere.

Like I've said before and will continue to say, I'm not setting a resolution for this coming year. That's just a way to set you up for something and then disappoint you when you don't complete it. As long as I go into the New Year happy and healthy, that's good enough for me.

I do, however, have goals/expectations for the New Year. Like last year, I want to spend less time on the computer and more time in the real world. Will that happen? Probably not. Does it sound good right now? Of course it does. But it is something I'm going to try to accomplish. I also want to TrY To WrITe LikE ThiS aLL Of NExT YeaR, THougH. Not really...

Another hope/expectation of mine is do try and complete My Project 365. Yes, I'm doing and Project 365 this coming year! So as of Midnight, I'll have to take a photo a day, everyday for one entire year! Sounds like a lot of work, but for someone who takes as many photos as I do, then it should be no problem at all. At least I hope, lol.

So, what are your resolutions/goals/hopes/expectations for the New Year?

Until next year, you know where to find me...

Love & Peace

-Megan

Song of the year: The Times They Are A-Changin' by Bob Dylan

A look back...

I think it was back in 2006 that I wrote my first New Years blog, and believe me, it was a good one, lol. I've been wanting to do another one so that I will have something too look back on next year and compare the changes. I usually try to write these with meaning, but sometimes they get a little too deep, lol. Anyway, here's my look back on the year, 2010.

As I sit here on the eve of the new year and the last day of 2010, I try to think of all the good things that have come my way. Unfortunately, I'm also flooded with the bad things and the people I'll never see again. But I try to put those kind of memories aside and focus on happier things so I don't go into the new year with a heave heart. But it is hard, considering how things have been going family wise. The past two years have been pretty hard. Some things I didn't think I would ever get over, but did. And some things I'm definitely not over and probably never will be. I try to take from those things and push forward. As I look back on this year, I remember the hard times that I've had to endure. But you can't focus on things like that, you have to look at the good times you had this year too. If you fill your head with bad memories, you're only going to make things harder on yourself. If you remember the good things, you will be motivated to make good, new memories in the new year. Thankfully, there aren't too many things I'm disappointed with this year. Are there things I want to change next year, of course. Are there things that will stay the same, definitely. Change isn't always good, unless it's for the better.

I'd like to make 2011 a year of motivation, relaxation and inner peace with myself. I'm SO done being a worry wart all the time. I'd also like to spend more time with the people that matter in my life and not focus so much on other things that are meaningless. I'd also like to spend more time doing the things that I love, like photography. I'd like to spend less time on the computer and more time in the real world, like watching movies, lol. I actually don't have too many goals in this coming year and I definitely don't have a resolution. I think resolutions are just a way to set you up and then slam you down when you don't reach that goal. Just a stupid thing I don't believe in. Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with you doing it, though.

Well my dear, dear friends out there in blogger world, I leave you with this: Don't hold grudges, tell your family and friends that you love them, put the past behind you and be thankful for the little things. Life is just too short. Well my friends, I bid you adieu. Until next year, you know where to find me...

Happy New Year!

-Megan

Song of the day: The Final Countdown by Europe

New Year Countdown