365 Day's through Denita's eye's

Day 66 Wednesday 3-4-09

2009-03-05T09:38:00.003-05:00

From the moment "Sassy Girl" was born she has always loved sleeping on her back...

Day 65 Tuesday 3-3-09

2009-03-05T09:32:00.003-05:00

Went to the Strawberry Festival in Plant City to see "Travis Tritt", he looked and sounded just as good as he did when I saw him 16 years ago in 1993

Day 64 Monday 3-2-09

2009-03-05T09:19:00.008-05:00

JD & I spent the entire day in our pj's learning all about out Cricut Expression...

Day 63 Sunday 3-1-09

2009-03-05T09:12:00.002-05:00

Our first paper piecing using my Cricut Expression...

Day 62 Saturday 2-28-09

2009-03-05T09:07:00.004-05:00

Great bunch of women and men! Love meeting new people. JD with is first 12x12 completed layout, shadow box frame and all! In memory of Stevie Ray Vaughn...

Day 61 Friday 2-27-09

2009-03-05T08:56:00.004-05:00

Attended our first Cricut Swarm in PG Fla, and what a fabulous job Betty Bee did!! Goodie bags were over the top and then there was this sweet 97 year old woman who put us all to shame!! She NEVER stopped working the entire time she was there...

Day 60 Thursday 2-26-09

2009-03-05T08:54:00.002-05:00

Will add the picture to this post soon, but using the business cards that JD & I created for Ginni for her 365 Yahoo group. She wanted to be able to hand them out at crops.

Day 59 Wednesday 2-25-09

2009-03-05T08:24:00.003-05:00

My favorite station on Sirius satellite is the coffee house...always on in the house on living room computer.

Day 58 Tuesday 2-24-09

2009-03-05T08:19:00.004-05:00

Didn't take a POD today so using a fill in...on of my favorite mottos!

Day 50 Monday 2-16 / Day 57 Monday 2-23

2009-02-23T20:44:00.013-05:00

Day 50 Monday 2-16-09

Taking JD to his first weekend scrapping event at the end of the month and he was required to make a name tag for a fellow attendee. Not bad huh?

Day 51 Tuesday 2-17-09

After Yoga we went to our favorite Mexican restaurant on Englewood and I couldn't resist capturing this picture of the full moon. Never been able to get a good one before my new lense....

Day 52 Wednesday 2-18-09

"Sassy" girl in her favorite chair at the thrift store (my favorite too...hated to see it go)

Day 53 Thursday 2-19-09

Birthday present for Ginni in the making...

Day 54 Friday 2-20-09An assortment of blue glass on display in thrift store

Day 55 Saturday 2-21-09

Southwest Florida Monthly Crop attendees

Day 56 Sunday 2-22-09

Putting things out for our auction that starts at 2pm

Day 57 Monday 2-23-09Coming home today we spotted this gator sunning himself on water fountain in one of the welcoming ponds coming into North Port. {By the way....I LOVE my new lense!!! I would have never been able to get this shot with old lense.}

Day 49 Sunday 2-15-09

2009-02-16T09:49:00.003-05:00

They say that your desktop on your computer says a lot about you so I decided to capture mine and use it in my album. Hm mm....wonder what mine says about me? Would love to hear your thoughts please...

P.S. I put my readers comments on the back of my journal-ling cards...

Day 48 Saturday 2-14-09

2009-02-16T09:30:00.004-05:00

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY ...

to me!!! My sweetie JD got me the mac daddy camera lense I have dreamed of for sometime now...

Day 47 Friday 2-13-09

2009-02-16T09:25:00.005-05:00

Busy, busy month with closing store and my normal stuff going on. I use my PDA but keep this wall calendar for JD to keep him in the know...

Day 46 Thursday 2-12-09

2009-02-16T09:10:00.004-05:00

"Leyna" had a day at the beauty salon....this is her before pic.

After...with her very favorite groomer in the whole world, Sheri! And to top off being the best at what she does, she even drops "Leyna" off on her way home.

Day 45 Wednesday 2-11-09

2009-02-12T07:01:00.003-05:00

Rode the bike to our usual spaghetti dinner on Wednesday nights. Beautiful night out indeed!

Day 44 Tuesday 2-10-09

2009-02-12T06:57:00.004-05:00

Don't let this sweet innocent face fool you! "Leyna" is the devil of our girls...

Day 43 Monday 2-9-09

2009-02-12T06:43:00.005-05:00

Monday night we go to Yoga, and occasionally we will go to this great little Mexican restaurant in Englewood. (I also took a couple incredible pictures of the full moon and will use them as fill in's at some point)

Day 42 Sunday 2-8-09

2009-02-09T21:40:00.002-05:00

As my comment say's at the top of my photo...."Nothing quite like friendship"

Day 41 Saturday 2-7-09

2009-02-09T21:33:00.002-05:00

1st 365 gathering was held at Ginni's this weekend, and someone we had been missing dearly was Carol Jones...and now shes back! This is what PURE emotion looks like folks....

Day 40 Friday 2-6-09

2009-02-09T21:30:00.002-05:00

Using another picture that was not taken on the correct day but no worries, I only have me to answer to as this album is totally for me!

Day 39 Thursday 2-5-09

2009-02-09T21:16:00.002-05:00

My family....taken Christmas eve morning.

Day 38 Wednesday 2-4-09

2009-02-09T21:10:00.003-05:00

This picture was actually taken last fall, while we were attending a HUGE car show in Venice. I just happen to really like it so I used it for my picture of the day.

Day 37 Tuesday 2-3-09

2009-02-09T21:04:00.002-05:00

The only affection "Sassy" will show "Leyna" is a good thorough eye cleaning, which "Leyna" tolerates because she so desperately wants "Sassy's" attention!!

Day 36 Monday 2-2-09

2009-02-03T21:43:00.004-05:00

Another one given "A Chance at Life"! One of JD's computer customers has been after us to give her "Leyna" ever since we adopted her from poodle rescue a year ago, so we were able to finally convince her to fill out an application on-line with poodle rescue. This little sweetheart was left as a stray at Animal Services in Tampa. How could a human being treat an animal this way is beyond me. JD and I drove to Tampa today and pulled her to bring her back to Venice to meet her potentially new parents.

Day 35 Sunday 2-1-09

2009-02-03T21:30:00.003-05:00

I didn't take a picture today, so I am going to use the one JD took of his new banner for the computer store. Turned out very nice! Next a wrap for the truck...

Day 34 Saturday 1-31-09

2009-02-01T10:21:00.003-05:00

We went to Legion with Sal & Sheri. Bandanna was playing (great rock band). Talked about going on a 5 day cruise to the Grand Cay men Island & Ocho Rios in May with the band. Most of their followers are bikers, so it would be a kick ass time...Just in time for my birthday!

Day 33 Friday 1-30-09

2009-02-01T09:52:00.004-05:00

This is my adorable hair dresser Michael Lawrence. I have gone to Michael for at least 20 years now. Even when I owned my own salon, I went to Michael. Now I live an hour and 15 minutes away and will still go to him for as long as I can. I LOVE him...

Day 32 Thursday 1-29-09

2009-01-30T08:18:00.002-05:00

I wanted to take this picture since we moved to North Port, before I ever started this project. I made it a point to stop today on my way home from work...

Day 31 Wednesday 1-28-09

2009-01-30T08:07:00.002-05:00

A month or so ago, our friends Sal & Sheri invited us to dinner at a little mom & pop restaurant right here in North Port called Alvaro's. During our visit there we discovered that on Wednesday nights they had spaghetti for $4.95. Our food and service was impecciable so we decided we would definitely be back to give it a try. They are so sucessful that you always have a 30 minute wait at least, and that's if you can find a parking place.

3 weeks later it has become a ritual meeting for the 4 of us...

Day 30 Tuesday 1-27-09

2009-01-28T06:26:00.006-05:00

JD & I experienced an incredible healing session called the Raindrop Technique on Monday afternoon. It's hard to put into words exactly what we felt and experienced, but we both can tell that something is definitely happening to our bodies!

RAINDROP TECHNIQUE

Raindrop Technique® combines the art of aromatherapy with the techniques of Vita Flex and gentle hand movements in the application of essential oils to various areas of the body. This treatment provides a revolutionary means of bringing balance and harmony to the body - physically, mentally,emotionally and spiritually.

Day 29 Monday 1-26-09

2009-01-26T08:56:00.007-05:00

Today I decided to capture a picture of the front of our refrigerator. I always find it interesting what kind of things people put on theirs. Mine has always been a conglomerate collection of miscellaneous things that are important to me at the time. I change it up every 6 months or so...

Day 28 Sunday 1-25-09

2009-01-26T08:42:00.005-05:00

So far I have done a pretty good job of not using the pictures of my furry ones that I take every single day, but this one was a must use. I am in the process of doing a 12x12 layout using a shadow box frame highlighting how "Daphne" saved my heart after not being able to over come the heartbreak of having to leave my 2 rotties with my husband when we separated. It is impossible to find a place to rent when you own a rottweiler! So sad...but "Daphne" showed me how to live again.

Day 27 Saturday 1-24-09

2009-01-25T12:16:00.008-05:00

My whole life I have loved and enjoyed playing board games. Sal & Sheri invited us to go out for dinner but instead we were able to convince them to come over to grill burgers, have some drinks and play pictionary... YEAH!!!!!

To much fun...

Day 26 Friday 1-23-09

2009-01-25T12:15:00.007-05:00

I have had an uncanny love for vintage things. I have collected antiques for as long as I can remember, and I started my kitchen collection approximately 20 years ago. I thought periodically I would post some of them here in my special album created for me by me....

Day 24 Wednesday 1-21-09

2009-01-25T12:13:00.005-05:00

A customer whom has become a regular at our thrift store gave this napkin to me because she said it reminded her of me the minute she saw it. It's good to know that I have a positive effect on the people around me. I LOVE that about me...

Day 25 Thursday 1-22-09

2009-01-25T11:04:00.009-05:00

OK, I moved here to Florida from Colorado to escape the cold! 28 Degrees is NOT what I consider escaping by any means. The last couple of days have been what I consider un-bearable....brrr

Day 23 Tuesday 1-20-09

2009-01-20T21:34:00.004-05:00

The big inauguration day. Everyone is talking about it...everyone, except me. One thing that I have never been is into politics. As always our new presidents come into office filling Americans with false promises. This one . . . President Barack Hussein Obama addresses our nation with this.....

I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents.
So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans.
That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.
These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land - a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.
Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many.

While all the above is true, I personally have NO confidence in this man what-so-ever! Only time will tell if he really can come through on all his promises to CHANGE America...

Day 22 Monday 1-19-09

2009-01-20T21:24:00.005-05:00

Needed a fill-in picture today, so I chose the picture of our family Christmas eve. "Sassy Girl" 11 yrs, "Daphne" 14 months & "Leyna" 2 yrs old...

Day 21 Sunday 1-18-09

2009-01-19T09:47:00.004-05:00

Just a few of my crop buddies. We get together once a month for camaraderie, laughter and hopefully some scrapping! This month was at Marty's. Even little "Zoey" survived it!! She was a good dog considering what was going on with 12 women in her house...

Day 20 Saturday 1-17-09

2009-01-19T09:11:00.004-05:00

JD & I went to Gators with our friends Sal & Sheri to listen to some live music. It was almost to cold but we seemed to manage. Sheri is our girls groomer and we have quickly became great friends.

Day 19 Friday 1-16-09

2009-01-19T09:01:00.004-05:00

Onto the next wall hangs these two cabinets that hold my aromatherapy essential oils, natural soaps and concoctions. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my oils! My ex, Robert used to tease me and call them my witches oils, LOL

A fond memory...

Day 18 Thursday 1-15-09

2009-01-19T08:45:00.006-05:00

The next couple of days pictures will just consist of more of my master bath. I have always been one for a multitude of hair, face and body products. These little wooden drawers from Michael's fit perfectly in my window. Above are my natural body sprays and lotions from Two Sisters in Hyde Park. The vintage valance was a must have the minute I spotted it.

Day 17 Wednesday 1-14-09

2009-01-14T21:12:00.003-05:00

More daily essentials needed during my morning ritual! I love having a large master bath to showcase my product collections. More to come tomorrow...

Day 16 Tuesday 1-13-09

2009-01-14T20:47:00.003-05:00

This is the basket in my master bath that holds my brushes & blow dryer. I decided to include the items that I use everyday in this album of 365 day's through my eyes. Prior to letting my hair grow out this past year, I had NO need for any of these items. One thing about short spiked hair, it's easy peasy...

Day 15 Monday 1-12-09

2009-01-12T21:05:00.004-05:00

This is my daily ritual. Ormus (for brain function) is drank in the am, and MMS (to aid in curing my hepatitis C) in the pm. They are both mixed with organic apple juice to aid with the unpleasant taste. I have had remarkable results with both of these natural substances.

Day 14 Sunday 1-11-09

2009-01-12T09:42:00.017-05:00

Well we spent Sunday with our friends Marty and Tom. Marty and I scrapped all day and the guy's watched the games. We ended the day in the hot tub....PERFECT!

Now I'm not so sure that I want to use the above picture so therefore I took back ups when we got home....

Boy if this doesn't make a girl want to purge since I only wear about 1/10th of what's in here I don't know what will...LOL

Some women collect shoes, others purses, me....jewelry!

I will most definitely have to use a whole page for just the jewelry case!

Day 13 Saturday 1-10-09

2009-01-10T22:23:00.002-05:00

Went to Desoto Speedway in Bradenton to watch my son-in-law take his dragster down the track for the first time today. Scott and my daughter have been saving, building and dreaming of this dragster for months now...I am so lucky to have such great kids! Makes momma proud.

Day 12 Friday 1-9-09

2009-01-09T22:43:00.000-05:00

I LOVE coffee! But not just any coffee!! I have to have Gevalia. It's heaven and once you try it you can never go back. My ritual is two cups in the morning checking email and reading blogs, and occasionally two cups in the afternoon.

Day 11 Thursday 1-8-09

2009-01-08T22:10:00.000-05:00

Twice a month Janice and Rich open up their home for a crystal bowl meditaion and healing. This is Janice here with her bowls right before the concert was to begin. We have been going for several months now, and I have to say that you have never experienced anything quite like it.

Day 10 Wednesay 1-7-09

2009-01-06T23:23:00.001-05:00

Our contract was up with Verizon this month, so I convinced my boyfriend JD to switch to AT&T. I had AT&T when we met and prefer them over Verizon any day. One thing about JD is that when it comes to getting his money's worth....he is ruthless to no end. Today it paid off. He got us two of the newest tech knowledge phones available. They are the Pantech C530. Not only did he get them for free, but we now have free unlimited internet for the same amount of money as we were paying Verizon without it. This phone totally rocks!! I can now stay online 24/7

Unbelieveable...

Day 9 Tuesday 1-6-09

2009-01-06T21:48:00.000-05:00

For several years now I have seen pictures all over the Internet where people take pictures of themselves in the mirror. I am certainly NOT one to take these kinds of pictures, but I decided that I too would give this a shot. Certainly not one of the best pictures of me...

Day 8 Monday 1-5-09

2009-01-05T23:35:00.000-05:00

Having friends over for dinner and needed a few groceries, so I figured perfect photo op right? Well the best part so far of this project is the look on strangers faces as I am taking a picture of the front of Publix as I am walking in, or the cashier saying to me...are you taking my picture? I smile and say no, she says...you can take my picture if you want. Bless her heart, I didn't have the energy to explain what I was doing and why...

Day 7 Sunday 1-4-09

2009-01-04T23:27:00.000-05:00

Here is my mess as I am attempting to get some bracelets made for my friend Ginni. In the fore front of this picture you will see my little green spiral notebook, which is where I keep all of my journal ling for this project as I take the daily pictures...

Day 6 Saturday 1-3-09

2009-01-03T21:09:00.001-05:00

Shortly after moving from Tampa to the Venice area I met Kelly. We instantly had an incredible and comfortable connection! It's as if we had known each other our whole lives.

The hustle and bustle from the holidays were finally over and Kelly & I were both dying to get together. JD & I went over to Kelly & Alan's. We exchanged gifts, shared a meal, drank way to many margaritas, played several board games, and laughed ourselves silly.

Day 5 Friday 1-2-09

2009-01-02T22:41:00.004-05:00

This is one of my pleasures in life! I LOVE lighting candles, putting on some music and soaking in a hot bath, {the hotter the better}. This allows me to totally zone out for a bit. This Christmas one of my dearest friends Ginni gave me the most awesome bath salts. This bath was pure heaven I'll tell ya...

Day 4 Thursday 1-1-09

2009-01-01T21:25:00.003-05:00

This picture was actually taken on New Years Eve by my friend Marty shortly after midnight, therefore the official date would be 1-1-09. "Daphne" (my newest rescue) was terrified of the fireworks and wanted to be as close to mom as possible. (She is a mommas girl)

Day 3 Wednesday 12-31-08

2008-12-31T21:16:00.000-05:00

This picture is from New Year Eve night. We had friends over for food, laughter and cheer. Played the game "Scene It" from the Seinfeld Episode and being that I have never seen the first episode, trust me I sucked at it!!

Day 2 Tuesday 12-30-08

2008-12-30T20:41:00.004-05:00

"Sassy Girl"... My goal is to try really hard and not have all of my pictures be of my girls, which will be a huge goal in it's self! But this morning I just simply could not resist snapping this adorable picture of my little "Sassy Girl"!

My very most favorite thing about her is that she is totally a little snugly bug. She is my shadow and if I land anywhere, you'll be sure to find her there....

Day 1 Monday 12-29-08

2008-12-29T15:13:00.003-05:00

I am so excited about Project 365.

I thought it would be fun to start my year in pictures with the project blog open on my laptop as I was reading about the process.