My Old Hobby is Now My New Hobby
My new camera is here! After weeks (okay, months) of trying to decide which camera I wanted to save up for - I finally did it. I bought the Nikon D5100.
When I was a youngin, I was really, really into photography, but as I grew up, it seems like time passed me by and I just didn't make the time for it anymore. Well, now that I have more free time (school is still out for the summer) I needed something to do. So why not pick up something that I use to really enjoy.
Did you know that I even photographed a wedding once in high school? I did.
When I was a youngin, I was really, really into photography, but as I grew up, it seems like time passed me by and I just didn't make the time for it anymore. Well, now that I have more free time (school is still out for the summer) I needed something to do. So why not pick up something that I use to really enjoy.
Did you know that I even photographed a wedding once in high school? I did.
This weekend was busy with plans and such, but I did take a couple of pictures around my parents house of my dog ... and flowers ... and tomatoes.
Hopefully I'll have more time to practice later.
This is Copper. He's not my dog, but he's really good at looking at the camera.
This is Lucy. She is my dog.
She's also sticking out her tongue and not looking at me.
The result of my dad emptying his pockets.
Some of my mother's flowers.
I think they need some water.
And, my dad's garden.
I had some of these tomatoes for breakfast.
So, no, my photography skills aren't amazing, but ya gotta practice on something!
Curly's Fried Chicken in Atlanta, GA
Today is National Fried Chicken Day! What better way to celebrate than talk about fried chicken? When I was in Atlanta in June to visit friends and go to Courtney's baby shower, I discovered Curly's Fried Chicken...
Backstory:
Melissa, my first friend in Atlanta, has recently relocated back to the city after thinking she needed to live in Alabama. Her new condo is located across the street from Curly's Fried Chicken. On the Friday night that I was there, I was hungry. We had dinner reservations at 9:30 p.m. at JCT Kitchen, but it was around 5 p.m. and I had been shopping all day and needed something to eat before waiting five more hours. The only logical thing I could think of doing was walking across the street and ordering fried chicken, coleslaw and macaroni and cheese. Oh, and sweet tea.
It was $8.
Backstory:
Melissa, my first friend in Atlanta, has recently relocated back to the city after thinking she needed to live in Alabama. Her new condo is located across the street from Curly's Fried Chicken. On the Friday night that I was there, I was hungry. We had dinner reservations at 9:30 p.m. at JCT Kitchen, but it was around 5 p.m. and I had been shopping all day and needed something to eat before waiting five more hours. The only logical thing I could think of doing was walking across the street and ordering fried chicken, coleslaw and macaroni and cheese. Oh, and sweet tea.
There it is. Curly's Fried Chicken.
What is one to do? Walk across the street of course.
Check out the menu.
It's a little bit of Southern heaven on a board.
Lots of specials and even some t-shirts.
Then order.
I ordered the two-piece meal with coleslaw and maccaronni and cheese.
It was $8.
Because of the crowd (this place always has people) and the freshness, I waited.
Once I picked up my order I headed back to Melissa's.
And we dug in. See the little red sauce on the left?
That's good. Real good.
Eat it witcha chicken.
Conclusion?
Curly's Fried Chicken is good. Real good.
If you're in Atlanta I suggest visiting.
My Chobani Banana Split Breakfast
On mornings that I am running late or want a healthy, light breakfast - I grab a banana, some Chobani yogurt and blueberries. It's a great cool summer breakfast that helps beat the heat during these 100 degree days in Arkansas.
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 Chobani yogurt (your choice of flavor)
- 1 1/4 cup of blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
- Granola (optional)
Directions:
- Lay peeled banana on a plate
- Scoop yogurt on top of the banana
- Add additional fruit and/or granola
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 Chobani yogurt (your choice of flavor)
- 1 1/4 cup of blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
- Granola (optional)
Directions:
- Lay peeled banana on a plate
- Scoop yogurt on top of the banana
- Add additional fruit and/or granola
