A Walk and Sweets for a Sad Single Girl

Today I was blue.  It appears I am single again.  It's a long story...one that I don't care to go into great detail about....but today it came to my realization that it may be time to move on from a situation that, just a few months ago,  I felt was going in a great direction.  More than ever before,  I needed my daily walk to put my thoughts in check, and possibly find a little something sweet for cheer ups.  Luckily, I have a fantastic Korean bakery, called Shila, just a few blocks away.

My thoughts are that a walk to a bakery is still a walk in my book.  A Honeydew Boba tea and a few free samples later, I'm a little happier, but still feel the loss of someone I consider dear to me.

Shila Bakery is AWESOME...and dangerous! :)\

Walk-ography... From the Archives

I was unable to talk a walk yesterday due to just not feeling well....I was a little bummed, but thought here would be a perfect opportunity to share a shot taken in a previous walk.  I'm hoping to be back out on the sidewalk tonight after work, but I hear a storm's a coming!  Keep your fingers crossed for me that I might slip a quick one in before the storm hits.  OR better yet...have the storm hit first and then take a walk....I just LOVE the clouds parting and letting the sun peek back through photos! Especially this time of year,  Virginia gets some of it's best  storms and cloud formation in May. :)

So, since I have no pic from yesterday, here is a shot I took on a walk around the neighborhood April 12, 2012. If you are stopping by and read my posts...please let me know where your favorite place to walk is. :)

The Sunset sneaking up behind me :)

Walk-ography... The Street at Night 4/30/12

Peppa was too sure about going out at night.

Had a late night at work, so wasn't able to take a nice relaxing walk at sunset as I intended.  Instead it was more like 9pm which wasn't so bad....quieter streets, slight cool breeze.  My only concern was how do I get a great photo in the dark?  But, off Peppa and I went.  Liberty, my dalmatian, again wanted nothing to do with it, and chose to stay home and watch Dancing with the Stars. ;)

You never know what kind of spooky creatures you may encounter at night. :)

Walk-ography...Walney Pond, April 29, 2012

Monet always comes to mind here

I have decided recently to try and get more walking in my life.  From what I've heard and read, it's a great source of exercise for the body, mind, and soul, but how does one chic stay motivated and not get bored which I am sorely guilty of when it comes to any sort of exercise program. As I pondered, I thought.....well, what better way to stay motivated than to somehow include my love for photography during my walks.  GENIUS!
Even just to shoot one photo from each walk, and then post it here on my blog as a progress report, and, maybe, for other's to enjoy is a great idea!  So...Walk-ography (yes, I made that up) is born and hopefully will thrive. We shall see.

For starters, my criteria will be...

• Try to walk no less than 30 minutes.
• Walks will be mostly close to home in Centreville, Virginia
• Take at least one photo during my walk...equipment will most likely always be my cellphone.
• And, of course, have one or both of my pups, Peppa or Liberty, tag along for moral support.

On a Side Thought...I wonder if other photogs have done something like this? If so, I'd love to hear from you or see your adventures in Walk-ography. :) Any great walking trail recommendations in the Northern Virginia area would be fantastic, as well.

Lots of Lilly pads...almost covered the whole pond.

So, here we go! Even though I've already been trying this out for the past  week or so, my first Walk-ography post displays my walk at Walney Pond located in Chantilly, Virginia, yesterday April 29, 2012.  I love Walney Pond...such a beautifully hidden piece of nature just feet away from the congestion that is called Surburbia of Northern Virginia.  I have posted photos taken here a few years back, so I was due another walk around the pond block.

Papa and Peppa

My companions this particular walk were my friend, John, and my side-kick, Peppa Pig (aka my little chihuahua). It always fun to have willing companions.

A perfect home for a Gnome don'tcha think?

   Because I love this place..It was impossible for me to just take one photo to represent this episode of Walk-ography.  All in all, it was a great walk with perfect weather. I'll even forget about the disgusting tick I found on my body this morning.  Walney Pond is a definite addition to my walk roster.  I'll just remember the tick repellent next time. :)

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas!

Wow....I was surprised with our first snow of the season this morning.  I do love a white Christmas, except for when it turns brown, or yellow in some patches in the dog field across the way. ;)

That Time at the Pond....

Place: Walney Pond
Time: at Dusk....best time to go, cuz the critters come out. :)



Does this remind anyone else of Monet's Water Lilly Pool?



It's hard to tell here, but the black object in the water is a rather large beaver chewing on something he found very tasty. I was only two feet away from him, and he didn't seem to mind me at all.


Night approaches



This tree had something to say




My assistant and companion during this little excursion, my nephew, Madden. (Yes, the cheeks are real)




More reflections.... sometimes the most special places are within walking distance.

Optical Dal-lusion

My dal, Odysey....She's the Master of Disguise.

Fortuitous Photo-Op: Part 2

Lady in the street.....



...But a Freak in the bed.

Fortuitous Photo-Op

...and God giveth His heavenly blessing to the Hummer. Amen.