My 2012 Daily Photo Diary

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nobody@flickr.com (MarioMelendez) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:46:46 -0800

December 31, 2012

Since I didn't get an arduino for Christmas, I had to get myself one. We'll see what I invent in 2013...

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nobody@flickr.com (MarioMelendez) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:45:44 -0800

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December 30, 2012

I like to visit those chinese stuff stores every so often, just to see what turns up. Sometimes there's interesting stuff you can take apart and turn into something else. Other times you find stuff that's not buyable, but too darn amusing to pass up. Like a mutant smurf bubble blower.

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nobody@flickr.com (~magpie~) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:22:40 -0800

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December 31st

Here were my goals set at the beginning of this year. Let's see how I did.

- Continue to cultivate friendships.
Check. One of the things I do worry about with moving is losing these guys. It's been fun and we'll be in touch forever. I think I need to always keep this goal up for myself. It's important to have a local "family" of sorts.

- Pull some past photos together and do a small show at a local cafe.
Slack. I never got my act together... Hmmm....

- Spend less time on computer unless doing photography work or communicating with family. Instead, be more productive with house projects, sewing, gardening, reading, etc.
Check-ish... always room for improvement here but overall, better.

- When a project idea comes up, initiate more quickly and follow-through more consistently. Get my ideas out of my head and into my hands and into reality.
Check-ish... better but again to be honest I need to work on this one. I did great with certain aspects. Others not as much.

- Continue with my fitness trend - consistent cardio.
Check, with a surgical break.

- Study for the CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) exam and set a test-date goal.
Check. I've not been studying in December much but I think I'll sit for it in May. That means setting up a serious schedule in the next few days.

- Work on a plan for a trip to Spain/France in 2013.
On hold due to new CO plans. Trying to save money!

- Continue to do therapy dog work with Silas - work on the process of getting him to do visits at Dornbecher's Children's Hospital.
Check - delayed due to knee surgery but I'm in contact and will orient next month.

- More written introspection. (ie continue with this project the full year)
Check-ish. I did better this year, and only was away for a month or two at a time, and came back to catch up. Overall this coming year I'd love to be a little more consistent through the year, even if it's just weekly to get my thoughts down. I can remember a lot when I post a month or two out, but it's not the same. You don't capture the immediate.

Happy New Year everyone!

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nobody@flickr.com (~magpie~) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:10:13 -0800

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December 29/30

I had to get out of town, so joined Sarah in Hood River where she was at Kate's house dog-sitting. We had a lot of fun, and on Sunday walked a lot in the COLD DRY SUNNY weather with snow. We also went wine-tasting. Good day... And only solidified that this is the weather I want. Hello, Colorado...

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nobody@flickr.com (~magpie~) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:07:50 -0800

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December 26th

Trying to fake it. My co-workers rainbow mug didn't quite do it.

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nobody@flickr.com (~magpie~) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:06:31 -0800

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December 25th

WHY DID I NEVER ASK FOR OR BUY NICE KNIVES BEFORE??!?

I am an idiot. These make me soooo happy!

P and I had a nice, quiet day today. Took another nice long walk. Went for drinks with Ginger and Brian in the evening and saw Django Unchained by Quentin Tarantino.

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nobody@flickr.com (~magpie~) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:03:41 -0800

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December 24th

I've had the blahs the past few days. The weather has just been bad. It's the 4th rainiest December on record, and the year ain't over. I am actually feeling homesick for the holidays, which I don't normally feel. I miss them of course, but I don't always feel exceptionally... sappy and sad about it. People are out of town, P is working. Just a bit of a funk. The walk today was necessary. I took a dry moment and went out with the dogs. Essential.

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nobody@flickr.com (~magpie~) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:00:14 -0800

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December 23rd

Still working on my bird shots through the window.

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nobody@flickr.com (~magpie~) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:58:07 -0800

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December 19th

A bunch of us got dressed up all fancy and went to see The Nutcracker. We had a yummy meal beforehand at Andina. The ballet was.... good. Not mind-blowing. I may have expected more, but I've never seen it before.

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nobody@flickr.com (~magpie~) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:53:13 -0800

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December 15th

Crafty cozy day. Woke up and had coffee, started some sewing projects, made mimosas, french toast, and later crepes. I made cinnamon raisin bread and sarah made sourdough. Trying to embrace the exceptionally shitty weather we've been having.