Sunday Views

 

 

 

 

Brussel sprouts have become a new obsession. Other photos are fromt he final SOWA market of the season.

Sunday Views

 

 

 

 

I went to the final SOWA market of the season and it was COLD! The shaded areas still had a bit of leftover snow. The mood was quite festive with many of the artists dressed in costumes. I had a yummy sandwhich at Grilled Cheese Nation. Brussel sprouts have been a new obsession of mine... baked to a nice crisp.

Saturday

 

I spent this morning at kid soccer. It's a good thing they were cute because it was COLD! Like, under 40 degrees cold. I'm SO not ready for winter.

Weekend Photo Class

 

 

 

 

 

I took a great class over the weekend to finally learn how to use my camera. It was described as a photo tour and was exactly what I needed. We sat inside for a little over an hour going over buttons and what they do. Then we hit the streets. Trial and error with a teacher to check in with. He gave us multiple "assignments" and was there to help when needed. It was super helpful. Now I just have to actually remember everything. Thank goodness I took notes.

weekend photo class pt 2

 

 

 

 

 

cupping

 

Yes, that's my back. No, I didn't get into a really strange fight. I had a cupping treatment by my acupuncturist this week.

so grown up

 

For the first time in my life as an adult I have towels that are all the same color and actually match my shower curtain. It feels very adult.

Topsfield Fair

He wasn't lost, really. We told him to stand under the sign and he did the pose. PERFECT.
A different kind of view.
Farris Wheel that gave us amazing views.
Nothing like a bounce house...if you're 3.
What everyone thinks is fun, sometimes Michelle thinks is scary

goats, and cows, and camels. oh my!!

the last is a cow born less than 24 hours ago. the first is of a pair of goats in love

Because it's coming out day.....

This survey was on a blog that I read and I thought I would share my answers.

Are you open with your sexuality? I am when it is appropriate. There are times when it's just not polite to yell, "Hey everyone, I'm a lesbian!" I am also very thankful that I live in a place that I have the ability to be honest. I can hold my girlfriend's hand when I walk down the street and even work in an office with 3 other out lesbians!
Who was the 1st person you told that you’re a lesbian? Actually, I think that the very first person was me. I finally realized that I had feelings for another woman that weren't going away. It was extremely scary to admit it to myself and then to say it out loud. I Distinctly remember telling my best friend. It was really hard to get the words out but she was amazing and told me that it didn't matter.
Overall, how difficult was it to come out? It was mostly challenging to come out to myself and then try to figure out what that meant for me. I thought I knew myself pretty well, but a lot of that changed. There was a process of getting to know this part of me. There was also a mourning period that came along with it. This is something that only people who have been through it can actually understand. You mourn for the person that you thought you were and the life that you thought you would lead. You also have to mourn the life of heterosexual privilage that exists in even the most liberal places. It was also very difficult to see the reactions of my family memebers. While they are all supportive now it was sad that they were disappointed.
Do you own anything with the Gay Rainbow on it? Not totally sure how to tell the difference between a regular rainbow and a gay rainbow. I do have a few tee shirts. One was hand drawn by a friend for my first Pride.
Do you consider yourself Butch, Androgynous, or Femme? This is such a crazy question because no one would ever consider asking this to a strait person. And trust me, there are plenty of "butch" staight people out there! With all of that said, I'm pretty girly but do own what my co-workers call "lesbian shorts."
What famous lesbian is your favorite? Hmmm...so many great choices. Of course there's Ellen & Cynthia Nixon, however, also the women that fought for equal rights for gay and lesbians and continue to.
What is your favorite lesbian movie? I don't know that I've even seen more than 1.
Do you believe you were born a lesbian? Thanks to continuing research I am assured that my sexuality was determined even before I was born. It has nothing to do with nature, nurture, or anything else.
Are you proud? I am proud that I can be open about who I am but sad that that isn't the case for everyone. The movement of acceptance is something that I am proud of and I hope continues to move it's way across our country and the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wandering around the south end.

 

Exam prep

 

 

the "after" of the applesause making
lentil veggie stew