Caribbean Chill Pill #3

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Originally uploaded by kateydesigns

As if Manchebo Beach in Aruba wasn't perfect enough, every night there is a chance to see a beautiful sunset! As the weather outside turns colder in the North East US, here's a little reminder of a warmer place that is waiting for your next visit!

New Camera!

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Originally uploaded by kateydesigns

I think once you get hooked on the internet, posting photos, etc., your camera becomes really important to you. I had a nice point and shoot (a Nikon Coolpix L11) but wanted to do more...So went for the awesome Nikon D40x. I'm so glad I did! I highly recommend this camera! I'm far from a camera expert - I can just tell you that the menu and screen controls are really cool and easy to use. Also pushing the button to take a picture, and having the instant response (instead of the delay with point and shoot cameras) is really satisfying. It's maybe a little bulkier than I would like, but until they make a digital SLR that's the size of a credit card, I guess I'll have to deal with it! I'll try to keep more photos coming so you can judge for yourself!
Have a great day!

My new workspace!

Hey! Have you ever transformed a corner of your house into your favorite space! Here's mine right now - my new workspace! I've gotten bolder with paints as I've worked on my house - at first, I was only working with the 'off-white' pallet. With my latest project, I've combined two of my favorite colors (pink and brown) on opposite walls. The red drapes are SWEET! This combination, along with the prints, makes me feel creative and lively - a great place to work!
What's the sweet spot in your home right now ?!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Originally uploaded by kateydesigns

I had a great sunny warm morning to go for a walk at the beach this Thanksgiving! Also got to try out my new camera, a Nikon D40x. I luv it!! Check out my flickr for more photos from my walk (just the decent ones - of course there were lots of goofs while I learn the ropes!)

I hope everyone has an enjoyable, restful day! Take Care - Katey

Caribbean Chill Pill #2

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Originally uploaded by kateydesigns

The rocky north coast of Aruba is in sharp contrast to the south coast where the resorts are located. We followed the road, which was only a guess in places - we weren't sure our small jeep could even navigate. Boy, was it worth it!

Caribbean Chill Pill # 1

Hey! I thought I'd add a new series to my blog called 'Caribbean Chill Pills.'
Hopefully these photos will help you relax and unwind as much as my memories of my trips do for me!
This photo is from the island of Providenciales on Turks and Caicos. When I visit a new island, I like to explore! On the map, we saw an old game show site on a remote coast of the island that looked intriguing! On the way there, though, our tiny car got stuck in the sand road, and we had to leave this enticing path for another visit.

The road to enlightenment...

... is paved with laughter!

A friend sent me this list of office coping strategies; it made me LOL!
I thought I'd share it with you!

Ways to Maintain A Healthy Level Of In sanity.

1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on
and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars.
See If They Slow Down.

2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom.
Don't Disguise Your Voice.

3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something,
Ask If They Want Fries with that.

4. Put Your Garbage Can On Your Desk And Label It "In."

5. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks ..
Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions,
Switch to Espresso.

6. In The Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write
" For Smuggling Diamonds"

7. Finish All Your sentences with
"In Accordance With The Prophecy."

8 . Don't use any punctuation

9. As Often As Possible, Skip Rather Than Walk.

10. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat,
with a serious face.

11. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is
"To Go."

12. Sing Along At The Opera.

13. Go To A Poetry Recital And Ask
Why The Poems Don't Rhyme?

14. Put Mosquito Netting Around Your Work Area And
Play tropical Sounds All Day.

15 . Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their Party
Because You're Not In The Mood.

16. Have Your Co-workers Address You By Your Wrestling Name,
Rock Bottom.

17. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream
"I Won!, I Won!"

18. When Leaving The Zoo, Start Running Towards The Parking lot, Yelling
"Run For Your Lives, They're Loose!!"

19. Tell Your Children Over Dinner.
"Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go."

20. And The Final Way To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity.......
Send This To Someone To Make Them Smile.