January 1, 2009

Words to live by for 2009

For all of you that have been following my 365 project, you know that I am more than half way through my second year. I had goals for the first year, to become motivated and a better photographer and i know i have accomplished that. I started the second year just cause it felt weird to stop. But as I re-evaluate my purpose for this ...I am finding that it is more of an obligation than a learning experience.

So, today, January 1, 2009, I am officially stopping my Year 2 of my 365 project. Of course I will still be taking my camera with me everyplace I go and looking for photo opportunities ALL the time. And i will continue to post photos in my other blogs. This is my passion and I have dreams for the future that involve my photography...so i am not going anyplace...just not committing to taking a photo a day.

Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement.
love and peace.....amylou

Year 2_Day 223

Sweet Goodnight
May you find serenity and tranquility
in a world you may not always understand.
May the pain you have known
and the conflict you have experienced
give you the strength to walk through life
facing each new situation
with optimism and courage.

Always know that there are those
whose love and understanding
will always be there
even when you feel most alone.

May you discover enough goodness in others
to believe in a world of peace.
May a kind word, a reassuring touch,
a warm smile, be yours every day of your life,
and may you give these gifts as well as receive them.

Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.
Teach love to those who know hate,
and let that love embrace you as you go into the world.

May the teaching of those you admire
become part of you,
so that you may call upon them.

Remember, those whose lives you have touched
and who have touched yours are always a part of you,
even if the encounters were less
than you would have wished.

May you not become too concerned
with material matters, but instead place
immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart.

Find time in each day to see the beauty
and love in the world around you.
Realize that each person has limitless abilities,
but each of us is different in our own way.

What you may feel you lack in one regard
may be more than compensated for in another.
What you feel you lack in the present
may become one of your strengths in the future.

May you see your future
as one filled with promise and possibility.
Learn to view everything
as a worthwhile experience.

May you find enough inner strength
to determine your own worth by yourself,
and not be dependent on another's judgements
of your accomplishments.

May you always feel loved.

Happy New Year to all
love and peace, amylou

Year 2_Day 222

People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.
~Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Year 2_Day 221

Happy Holidays from my friend Joanne and her new Blackberry Pearl Honda Fit.
"Lookin' good Joanne"!!!!

Year 2_Day 220

~ Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons. ~
Ruth Ann Schabacker

Year 2_Day 219

Happy Holidays from My Patriots
Went to a Relay for Life Cancer Fundraiser last night in Bristol CT...Won this raffle prize that had lots of patriots stuff (pillow, t-shirt, gloves, hat, scarf).It was a great time and they raised $3000 towards their $10,000 goal. Congrats to Eric and Erica

Year 2_Day 218

“Never neglect the little things. Never skimp on that extra effort, that additional few minutes, that soft word of praise or thanks, that delivery of the very best that you can do. It does not matter what others think, it is of prime importance, however, what you think about you. You can never do your best, which should always be your trademark, if you are cutting corners and shirking responsibilities. You are special. Act it. Never neglect the little things.”
Og Mandino

Year 2_Day 217

"Merry Christmas from our house to yours"

Year 2_day 216

"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon will be there..."

Yeara 2_Day 215

“Will you ever? I don’t think you will ever fully understand how you've touched my life and made me who I am.I don't think you could ever know just how truly special you are that even on the darkest nights you are my brightest star.”
~Erica Jong

Year 2_Day 214

Baby it's cold outside
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-DIOAHmrx8

Year 2_Day 213

Q: What do you tell a stressed-out snowman?

A: Chill out!

Year 2_Day 212

The Magic of Christmas
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
It's the season to be jolly
And be thankful for all that we have
All the lights and decorations
Put up in the anticipation
Of the joyful celebration
That's on its way
We're counting the days
'Til it's time for Christmas day
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fmrPlhvDC8&feature=related

Year 2_Day 211

My grown up Christmas List....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av0AhTED7Qw&feature=related
Sung by Michael Buble

Year 2_Day 210

“Kindness is like snow - it beautifies everything it covers”

Year 2_Day 209

Happy Holidays from Sodexo and Beverly Hospital
Beverly Hospital supplied a wonderful holiday meal cooked by the wonderful and talented chefs of Sodexo, to all of the hospital employees today. Meet Paul, the Director of Food Services.

Year 2_Day 208

His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow

And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

Year 2_Day 207

Happy Holidays from Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester Ma.

Took photos at the Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony celebrating the many Lights of Love we experience during this holiday season and throughout the year. Ornaments were sold with procedes going to the Gorton's Specialty and Cancer Care Center at Addison Gilbert Hospital which will be opening in January 2009

Year 2_Day 206

"An easy life doesn't teach us anything.
In the end it's learning that matters what we've learned
and how we've grown."
Richard Bach

Year 2_Day 205

Happy Holiday Italian Style.