Savannah!

The second part is about new beginnings, and new adventures!

I had a very fun adventure last weekend with my flickr friends, Tina and her daughter, Melissa. We had been trying to get a trip to Savannah together for months, and it finally happened!

 

I met Tina on Flickr (the photo sharing site I use), when I realized she was living in Beaufort! That's where Chris is from and where his mother still lives. So last Thanksgiving, we met and had a fun photo day walking around Beaufort. They are so nice and fun, and we feel like family.

                          

I was glad to have a girl's weekend, and get to go explore a new 'land'.

Savannah is gorgeous, and I loved the perfect mix of old and new. Historic and modern. They showed me all around, and took me to their favorites.
Squares, architecture, shops, the river, history.
 
Paris Market and Brocante,

and Nourish...

We walked Broughton street, and had lunch at Vinnie Van Go-Go's pizza.

Then down to River Street.

                       

I love the old buildings, they have so much character and history.
                       

The girls knew the trolley routes, so they drove me around the squares and read me the information from the Internet! :)  (I love ingenuity.)

Forsyth park is quite impressive, and the fountain is the perfect center piece.

  

The homes downtown are also Historical, and beautiful. I would love to stay in any one of these! This the Magnolia House Inn, owned by the Savannah College of Arts and Design, which is very prominent throughout the city.

                                

My other news is that I got a part time seasonal job at The Picture People!  It's a portrait studio in the mall.  I started Monday, and am still training, but I think it will be fun.
It's more about sales than I figured, but that's retail for ya.  I'm just hoping to learn something while making a little extra money.  I'll keep you posted.  Of COURSE as soon as I got the other job I started getting busier at the salon.  It's that time, and we're gearing up for the holidays.
After the first of the year, I will re-evaluate all jobs and decide if changes need to be made. 

Thank you for all your comments and support.  I really appreciate all of your encouragement, and for buying calendars.

Have a great Halloween weekend. We're not doing much, just football and housework.  What about you? Dressing up? Going out?

Love you all!

Fair 2010

Oh boy. Busy busy! So much to tell. I'll have to do two posts, but first I'll start with the Fair! :)

Hi!

OK, so- as you may or may not know, I entered a photo in the Fair this year. I entered my textured Fair image from last year.

Long story short, I didn't get hung. :( Turns out the judge this year was treating it like a fine art show, instead of a State Fair, and stopped judging at one point, saying he was done, and leaving a whole wall that was usually covered, empty. Many of the workers were disappointed, and they had more complaints this year than ever.

Better luck next year. It was a personal goal of mine just to enter, and I'm still happy I did.

I went on opening day, thinking I was going to see my photo, but since it wasn't up, I went out and took more pictures!

This "swings ride" image processed with Florabella texture "allure"
from the first texture collection. All Florabella actions and textures are FABULOUS!  You can check them out here: Florabella Actions & Textures http://www.florabellacollection.com/ 

It was a beautiful day, and not too crowded as it was a Weds. afternoon. I wandered around the exhibits, admiring the displays, flowers and the sand sculpture they do each year.

  
                     

Chris and I went back one evening, and I got some first time night shots. I don't have the exposure settings just right yet, but I got some that I really liked!

     

This years' crazy food item was a Krispy Kreme doughnut burger! EWWW! doesn't that sound just disgusting?! gah, I really don't know how anyone could think that is a good idea. EVER. lol

                       

I have to have my yearly funnel cake, and Chris and I will partake in some fried mushrooms, but Fair food is mostly b_a_d.

(Except for these ?)