167/365 - Can I fly with these wings???

167/365 - Can I fly with these wings???
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

166/365 - Sunday Theme "Dress up"

166/365 - Sunday Theme "Dress up"
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Well...Sunday theme day again! I have this thought sort of rumbling around my head all day. After having an afternoon coffee with Miss Mintyfresh I came home and played "dress-up"....this would be my alter ego "Zoe". Not my evil twin per se but she likes to have a good time!

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165/365
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

163/365 - It's thursday

163/365 - It's thursday
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

and I have been rushing around like crazy!!

162/365 - flab......

162/365 - flab......
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

161/365 - "Anything looked at closely becomes wonderful." - A.R. Ammons

161/365 - "Anything looked at closely becomes wonderful." - A.R. Ammons
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

160/365 - just staring at the wall...

160/365 - just staring at the wall...
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

159/365 - Sunday Theme Day - RESPECT

159/365 - Sunday Theme Day - RESPECT
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

As a sign of respect in almost any form of the military, you have the Salute. A salute is used by enlistees to show respect to officers and by officers to those of higher rank.

It must be mentioned that "respect" is something that is earned and not just a "gimme" that comes with rank - a notion that many leaders tend to forget.

159/365 - dreaming...

159/365 - dreaming...
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

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157/365
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

I went to the hospital today to get to the bottom of why I am getting sick so often. Some blood was taken...perhaps it might lead to an answer. I also got a referral to a nutritionist to see if I am getting all the proper nutrients from my diet (this was my suggestion). I feel like I was telling the Doctor what to do!

I might be covered in tattoos but I HATE needles and taking this picture was not the most pleasant experience, as I am usually looking in the other direction. The lab technician actually had to try my other arm because the blood stopped flowing for some reason!! (She said she might have missed the vein or something...)

156/365 - crud

156/365 - crud
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Yes I feel like shite today

Yes I am home from work AGAIN

Yes I shouldn't have gone for a run last night

Yes this SP is BAD BAD BAD

Yes I don't really care at this moment.

155/365 - Queen of Swords

155/365 - Queen of Swords
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

You can always count on the Queen of Swords to tell you exactly how it is. Above all else she admires honesty, and she lives by her commitment to being truthful. Lies, tricks and games are of no interest to her, but she's not easy to fool. She is experienced in the ways of the world, good and bad. The Queen of Swords can size up a situation quickly. She understands human folly, but doesn't condemn it. She knows when cow manure is being thrown around and simply finds clever ways around it. She prefers being straightforward and direct. Her observations are candid, but never hurtful. In fact, this Queen has a delightful sense of humor. She likes a good laugh and always has a witty comeback ready-to-hand. She knows that life isn't meant to be taken too seriously. The Queen of Swords is refreshing in her candor and lack of pretense.

This card is from a Tarot deck that a good friend of mine designed - The Tarot of the Cloister. I would like to thank her for allowing me some "artistic allowances".

154/365 - I'm not made of wood...

154/365 - I'm not made of wood...
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

153/365 - "Face the facts of being what you are, for that is what changes what you are." - Kierkegaard

153/365 - "Face the facts of being what you are, for that is what changes what you are." - Kierkegaard
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

152/365 - Sunday Theme Day - Memories

152/365 - Sunday Theme Day - Memories
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

I found these old pasties in a drawer and remembered that I bought them at a Burlesque Show that I went to in Vancouver. I remember that it was AWESOME and I wished I could become a Burlesque Dancer. There is something so romantic about it....anyone can dance Burlesque..it is about being comfortable with ones body...brilliant! It's also classy!

151/365 - Saturday night...

151/365 - Saturday night...
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Dressed up to go to a Concert at the National Arts Centre. An Acapella group...they were really good!

150/365 - On my way home from work...

150/365 - On my way home from work...
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Today Ottawa got SLAMMED with snow and wind and whatever else Mother Earth decided to throw at us!! We got to go home early today because of this storm - which makes me happy because it is Friday!!

I like how this pic turned out with the cool building in the window.

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149/365
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

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148/365
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

I am tired....blerg

147/365 - Dramatic Masks

147/365 - Dramatic Masks
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

146/365 - swimming in self loathing......

146/365 - swimming in self loathing......
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

144/365 - Yellow

144/365 - Yellow
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

I must thank Chloe for sending me these great YELLOW stickers in the mail!! and yes, there are cockatoos everywhere here in Ottawa! (more like cuckoos!)

I have finally clued into the fact that my ISO is at 1600!! which would explain all the noise in my shots as of late. It was set to 1600 during my photo class a few weeks ago and I keep forgetting to switch back to something normal.....

144/365 - "results hazy..try again"

144/365 - "results hazy..try again"
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

typical...

Pet Peeve: people that "shake" the Magic 8 Ball making bubbles in the liquid making it hard to read.

143/365 - riding the porcelain bus..

143/365 - riding the porcelain bus..
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

for 12 hours!!! I have been sick as a dog!! Picked up a flu big somewhere in my travels. I thought it was food poisoning but after a trip to the doctor, it seems it is going around and should get better in a few days!!

142/365 - Going, going gone...

142/365 - Going, going gone...
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

The final result of this pic wasn't exactly what I was going for...but I kind of like it...

141/365 - Assimilation Wednesday - Upside down

141/365 - Assimilation Wednesday - Upside down
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

'm upside down and all of the blood is rushing to my brain....this was not as fun to take as I had initially anticipated!! ;))

Uploaded by Geekgirly

140/365 - It's snowing again.....

140/365 - It's snowing again.....
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

I am not working this week but taking part in a "Conflict Resolution in the Workplace Management" course. So far it has been very interesting although I would like to "throttle" some of the people on my course...ummm....I am supposed to be learning about conflict resolution not causing it!!!

138/365 - It's Monday, need I say more??

138/365 - It's Monday, need I say more??
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

138/365 - Sunday Theme Day "Childhood Sentiment"

138/365 - Sunday Theme Day "Childhood Sentiment"
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

This is my Grandfather. I used to spend summers at his house playing and reading. He was a great man and it is only now that I appreciate that time I spent with him and regret the time that I didn't.

This is not a technically "great" photo (there is reflection in the picture I am holding) but it will have to do.

137/365 -" The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself." Mark Twain

137/365 -" The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself." Mark Twain
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

136/365 - can you see me??

136/365 - can you see me??
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

I actually think this picture is creepy. But I am too tired to redo it.

135/365 - If I actually know what I am doing I could be a lethal weapon!

135/365 - If I actually know what I am doing I could be a lethal weapon!
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Started my first night of my Digital Photography class. Maybe I might actually learn something and then who knows??

134/365 - Resistance is futile??

134/365 - Resistance is futile??
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Today is ASSIMILATION day...where everyone has to do the same pose. This weeks pose is hands on hips front shot. Well, since I just got out of the shower, why not???

Not happy with my facial expression in this one...I am beginning to think my frown line will become permanent soon! yep, this is my bathroom!

133/365 - loosening my tie...

133/365 - loosening my tie...
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

and finally done my day. After a good nights sleep I have been starting to feel better. I had an important interview this morning pertaining to a program I am applying for. This program, if I am accepted, will allow me to go to University full time and still maintain my salary. The interview went well and I am being endorsed for the program. There are still many more hoops to jump through before I finally get accepted though...so all I am doing is loosening my tie and not worrying about it...let the chips fall where they may!

132/365 - It's no longer a question of staying healthy. It's a question of finding a sickness you like. - Jackie Mason (1934 - )

132/365 - It's no longer a question of staying healthy. It's a question of finding a sickness you like. - Jackie Mason (1934 - )
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

I called in sick to work today after waking up with the symptoms of yet another cold! So very frustrating that I have been so susceptible to colds all winter! In any case I am missing a Flickr Ottawa Meet-up this evening! Very disappointed but didn't much feel like leaving the apartment this evening let alone take my 365 shot! I decided to get my DPS assignment done Ghetto Lighting.

131/365 - Sunday Theme Day - Natural Light

131/365 - Sunday Theme Day - Natural Light
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Luckily today was a sunny day!! It is supposed to snow for the next few days!

I didn't want to be frowning, but the light was rather bright.

130/365 - Living should be a perpetual and universal benediction

130/365 - Living should be a perpetual and universal benediction
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Buddhist Thought of the Day for Sat, 12 Jan 2008

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128/365
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Just got back from ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI...I am STUFFED!!!!!!!

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126/365
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

125/365 - Time is ticking....

125/365 - Time is ticking....
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

2 days, 20 hours and 1 minute until I am finished work this week;

137 days, 10 hours and 59 minutes until I (possibly) run my first half marathon;

240 more SP to complete my 365 challenge;

270 days, 3 hours and 34 minutes until my birthday; and

351 Days 5 Hours and 37 minutes until Christmas...

124/365 - tired of seeing and of talking...

124/365 - tired of seeing and of talking...
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

124/365 - Sunday Theme Day - New Year's Resolution

124/365 - Sunday Theme Day - New Year's Resolution
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

I would like to find a balance between WORK and LIFE....where is the happy medium??

Weekly Assignment: Purple

Weekly Assignment: Purple
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

123/365 - Maybe I should have slept on the couch....

123/365 - Maybe I should have slept on the couch....
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Me, Myself and I are in conflict...

This is my first attempt of trying "shutter priority" in a SP....I kind of like how this turned out....

OK We're Ready to Go!

OK We're Ready to Go!
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

122/365 - I think she is beating me...

122/365 - I think she is beating me...
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Dirty Boots

Dirty Boots
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

121/365 - Boots...

121/365 - Boots...
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

120/365 - These are the guilty parties....

120/365 - These are the guilty parties....
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

Guilty of being cute and cuddly all by themselves but put them together and chaos can be expected! I am cat sitting for my best friend while she is away in Mexico sunning herself on the beach with an umbrella drink...yes, that is jealousy!

Some distinguishing character traits:

Corky aka "The Corkster"- He is the man amongst women. His name was derived from the fact he doesn't have a full tail but a little corkscrew tail that he wags like a dog when he is happy. He really is a big scaredy cat and is constantly getting put in his place by the females. He is constantly eating my plants and then puking. He is a puking machine, in fact he puked on my beautiful RED couch this morning....and his shit stinks!

Minette aka "The Old Girl" - This old girl is 14. She doesn't take any guff from either cat. She spends most of the day sleeping in the closet where they won't bother her. When she is picked up she squeaks like a squeeze toy and she snores in her sleep. She will not hesitate to lay down the law to the other cats if necessary and they are consequently scared of her.

Diva aka "The Diva"- She is Corky's sister and belongs to me. She is an instigator and loves to chase her brother around the apartment knocking things over. She is an attention whore even though she certainly gets enough of it. She sleeps at the end of the bed at my feet.

119/365 - Welcoming the first day of 2008....

119/365 - Welcoming the first day of 2008....
Originally uploaded by Geekgirly.

buy staying in my most comfortable bed. I am not hiding per se but spending a day to myself surrounded by lounging cats (I am cat sitting 2, so there are 3 presently in my bedroom with me!)

The past year has not been an easy one to say the least. I made it back from a tour in Afghanistan not physically harmed but emotionally "not the same" as I was before I went. I have been slowly walking the road to recovery.

On the positive side I have discovered a love and fascination with photography! This has been an outlet creatively and emotionally and most significantly through my 365 project I have learned to take life day by day and to not dwell on the past (of which I am doing only for this soliloquy). :) I have also made many new FLICKR friends and I am proud to be a part of such a creative community.

It is the positives and the negatives that combined make us who we are today as tough as they are to experience.

So friends, here is to new smiles, joys, and new challenges in 2008!