tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14160604664690172652024-03-06T01:27:18.724-05:00NiCocoBellThe adventures of a California girl moving to the East Coast. All about the delicious food, the clothes and make-up, and the songs I sing while keeping myself balanced amidst the hustle and bustleNiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-60457308171461244762013-05-11T10:55:00.000-04:002013-05-11T10:56:13.966-04:00Nicocobell - New Site<b>
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<b>Check me out at my new site! I hope you like it! :)</b>
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Keep Smiling!
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I've taken to doodling lately. It comes in phases for me. I really love to draw, but I never take time to sit down and draw something special.
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Here are a couple, as always on the weekend, this is what I hope for, sun, love and coffee! :)
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Flowers are always easy to draw.
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My star eye with a cloud.
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I probably draw suns more than anything else. Sometimes I get very detailed.
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I really like patterns like this and I try to duplicate them, but somehow come up with my own thing.
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Last but not least, my little chihuahua doodle.
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What's your favorite thing to doodle?
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Have a great weekend!
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Keep Smiling!NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-68324050158056915532013-01-13T09:38:00.001-05:002013-01-13T09:38:01.725-05:00Early MorningMy lovely little chihuahua/mini pin mix, Coco, decided she needed water in the middle of the night. She doesn't do this often, but when she does she will not stop until I give in. It's 4:30 am and she starts talking to me...it's like a whimperish growl. I quickly grab her and stick her back under the covers hoping she'll forget about it and go back to sleep.<br><br>
A couple of hours later she's doing it again, except now she's more persistent. She stands on top of me and scratches me with her paw. She's 5lbs, so standing on me and scratching me with her paw doesn't hurt. Finally she's got me up and she's so excited to get down stairs she can't even take it! Except, recently, she's decided she's afraid to take the stairs down...at least at the top, if I start her on the steps a little ways down then she'll take them the rest of the way. (In her defense, the top of the stairs are carpeted and then it goes to wood, so it's a lot easier for her to slip.) I open the door to see if she would use the stairs herself and of course not. She's hopping around like a little bunny, her floppy ears bouncing up and down waiting for me to take her. We're down stairs and she's finally getting water. Yay for Coco! Except, now I'm awake and I can't go back to sleep. But Coco just curls up and starts snoring in 5 minutes. <br><br>
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I decided to catch the sunrise outside with my camera...oh but wait. It's all fog again this morning. But I love the fog. I think I've said this before, but it reminds me of home. Being from Coastal California there was fog in the morning and fog in the evening. I decided even if I didn't get any great pictures at least I'd enjoy the cool moist foggy air.
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I set out to the local park with my camera and these are the shots I got...
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I loved this pine tree's silhouette behind the fog.<br><br>
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This little bridge was so pretty. I was trying to find a good quote to go with this picture but none of the quotes I found were speaking to me. <br><br>
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This nosey rooster ran right over to me when I walked by the petting zoo area. Actually I'm not sure it's a petting zoo, you can't really pet birds. At least I wouldn't want to for fear of being pecked at!<br><br>
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I wanted this guy's picture so badly. He was such a pretty goose, but he was being kind of shy. Or maybe he was just teasing me. "I know I'm a pretty goose, but you can't get me!" And then he burst out sangin' "Can't Touch This" and started doing the MC Hammer dance. Well maybe that didn't happen...<br><br>
This last picture I may have over edited...but I think it's kind of cool.<br><br>
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I found a hashtag on Instagram called #birdonawire and ever since then I've been taking pictures of birds on wires. Funny how people, or maybe just I, don't notice things until they're pointed out and then I try to notice them after that.
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Well now I'm back home and I'm playing with my pictures and sipping my coffee enjoy my quiet time.
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Oh and yay 49ers! They did me proud last night against Green Bay.
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Hope you enjoy your Sunday Funday!
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NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-53745554454985979452013-01-06T10:34:00.001-05:002013-01-06T10:34:57.294-05:00Editing PhotosI got a great shot of a cat yesterday. His name is Little Man. I didn't name him and he's not my cat, but he is a really pretty cat.
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Here is the black and white with some curve changes.
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I really loved the black and white, but I wanted to keep his yellow eye color. So I used the app ColorSplash which lets you make a photo black and white and bring back the color from the picture.
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I was completely happy with that. I posted it on instagram, but you can't really see his yellow eyes in the smaller picture. Either way, I ended up with what I wanted and I was happy with the picture.
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I was using iPhoto on my mac for a long time, it's really easy to use, but I wanted a little more control, so I got the application Aperture from Apple. It's been fun using it but I feel like it freezes a lot, so I'm thinking about getting Adobe Light Room. I got it for my dad for Christmas and I wanted to check it out next time I go home before I end up buying it. That won't be for a while, maybe Apple will fix Aperture by then.
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Happy Editing...keep smiling!NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-75067322778601897802013-01-05T12:54:00.003-05:002013-01-05T12:56:31.384-05:00New DeskI really need a new desk. Mine is small and barely fits my computer on it. Actually it really isn't a desk it's a bistro table that I've been using as a desk. I sit on a very uncomfortable wooden stool and I think it's time for something more comfortable.
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I looked on Crate and Barrel and it's just not style. I love the modern look in other people's homes but it's just not for me.
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I started looking on Pottery Barn's <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com">website</a> and I really like some of the desks that they have. There is a <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/ava-desk/?pkey=cdesks-home-office&cm_src=desks-home-office||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-">glass desk </a>on sale right now that I like. But I'm wondering if I'm going to wish I had drawers. Although right now I have no drawers, but this was never meant to be a desk.
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Pottery Barn also has something called a <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/bedford-project-table-set/?pkey=cdesks-home-office&cm_src=desks-home-office||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-">Project Table</a>, which is similar to the height I have right now, but it has two book cases on both sides, which would be great for storage. However, it's kind of big, not sure I have the room for it.
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I'm trying really hard to stear clear of anything black. Of course in the pictures the black looks so beautiful against the cream colored walls and the vast sea of sunlight flooding in. I on the other hand do not have that! Not to mention it's winter and the sun doesn't stay out that long.
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I checked out Ashley Furniture, but again, not my style.
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Ikea has a lot of stuff, but I'm worried about how long it will last.
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I guess I just haven't found something I love yet. I'll keep searching.
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From my desk to yours....keep smiling!
NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-25159670339712560132013-01-04T13:27:00.004-05:002013-01-04T13:27:41.942-05:00PinkI've been wanting to change the background of this blog, but wasn't sure if I wanted to go straight up clean lines and basic colors.
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For some odd reason I decided to look up the meaning of color and this is what it gave me. <a href="https://www.google.com/#hl=en&tbo=d&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=meaning%20of%20colors&oq=&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.dmQ&fp=89c8db76974e7f67&bpcl=40096503&biw=1920&bih=864&pf=p&pdl=300">Here.</a>
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I clicked on the first search which was perfect. <a href="http://www.empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com/meaning-of-colors.html">Here.</a>
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So what did I find out about the color Pink.
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According to empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com, pink is an unconditional love and nurturing affect. Which I thought was really interesting.
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However, on the flip side there is also the feeling of girlishness, immaturity and silliness
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Happy Friday and I'm leaving you thinking about Pink Skies....in a loving nurturing way!
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Keep Smiling!NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-28293566763855609202013-01-03T13:05:00.000-05:002013-01-03T13:05:21.796-05:00Love Yourself<b><blockquote>“No matter what age you are,
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<br>Your life, because of who you are, has meaning.”
<br><br>- Barbara de Angelis </blockquote></b>NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-51782259142487818622013-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:002013-01-01T00:03:23.909-05:00New BeginningsHappy New Year!!
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I celebrated with some bubbly and watching Trouble with the Curve. Loved both by the way!
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May you be blessed with friendship and love in this new year.
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Buona Fortuna!NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-84888373490587928822012-12-31T12:37:00.000-05:002012-12-31T12:37:13.035-05:00Olloclip Lens for iPhoneI really want to order the <a href="http://www.olloclip.com/">olloclip</a>. I've seen so many great photos come from using the olloclip on people's iphones. The only thing that is holding me back from getting it right now is the fact that I have the iphone 4 but eventually want to get the iphone 5. There are two olloclips, one for the iphone 4 & 4s and one for the iphone 5.
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Definitely check out the images taken with the olloclip at the bottom of the page.
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The olloclip has the ability to do fisheye, macro and wide angle. If you have instagram check out the hashtags for olloclip.
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#olloclip #olloclipfisheye #olloclipmacro #olloclipwideangle
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Enjoy your photo taking whatever you use!
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Keep Smiling!
NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-72218140290235126792012-12-30T10:47:00.001-05:002012-12-30T10:47:23.082-05:00Good MorningI woke up excited to see if we had icicles. I only got baby ones, but they're still pretty. Well maybe they're not considered icicles if they're in a bush? It's just an ice bush then? Well that doesn't sound all that exciting does it. haha
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The 3 inches of snow we got yesterday has dwindled down to maybe an inch and has kind of frozen into crunchy ice snow.
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I bundled up both of my short hair dogs this morning because it's in the freezing temps and not to mention we've got 25 mph winds, so that doesn't make things any warmer. When I walked to the end of the sidewalk near the wooded area, I saw a herd of deer bouncing away. I've never been able to get a picture of them because they're always too far away. But it was really cute watching their white tails all bouncing away. They must have a pretty thick coat because I couldn't stay out there too long.
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I loved this shot of my ice bush. This is the edit. The original is below. I loved both versions.
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The original is just as good I think.
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I'm giving you all sorts of edits this morning. I love this black and white one.
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And the final edit for today is the antique look.
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Now off to make another cup o' cafe. Ciao. Enjoy your day.
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Keep Smiling :)NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-49369158147644394782012-12-29T21:53:00.000-05:002012-12-30T10:17:53.457-05:00New SnowYesterday I knew that it was supposed to snow and I couldn't wait to get my camera out and take pictures.
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Here are some of my favorite shots.
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Who am I kidding they're all my favorite.
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Someone was following me....
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I loved the snow on the branches, the contrast was so beautiful.
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I took two of the same shot, but have a different focus in each shot and I can't figure out which is my favorite.
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I love that I could capture the snow falling.
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I loved the pinkish hue from this bush with the snowy cloudy background.
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Great Contrast
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When the sun was starting to set, not that I could see the sun setting, I went outside for that glowing blueish sky. I absolutely love the coloring from these shots.
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Small creek
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I couldn't pick between these two droplets shots so I posted both of them.
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The neighbor's dog loves to watch me when I'm walking around outside. I think her name is Rosie and she is a sweet heart. Reminds me of my parents' poodle.
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Nothing is in focus in this pictures but I loved all the blurring colors for whatever reason.
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This shot wasn't really that special, I just loved the bokeh the Christmas lights made. Made me smile.
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Overall I was over joyed with the beautiful scenery and the beauty that the snow makes. Most of the snow falls up to this point have melted within a couple hours. Right now this has lasted pretty long.
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I had fun walking around like a little kid enjoying the snow today, I stayed outside until my hands were too frozen. I hardly ever wear gloves. NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-5023751436441948792012-12-20T13:03:00.004-05:002012-12-20T13:04:45.008-05:00Christmas CandyI've always been a lover of candy canes. I just love them...I especially love the curl of the candy cane. I have no idea why. If I was to share the candy cane with you, I would ask for the curled side.
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So in the spirit of loving candy canes, I bought the hershey kisses candy cane chocolates and they are FANTASTIC!
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This is my attempt at being all photographerish.
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My little Christmas display.
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5 Days to Christmas! (5 Golden Rings.....)NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-44813938895752134772012-12-17T12:14:00.000-05:002012-12-17T12:14:53.425-05:00Trip Home - Part 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My last day home and it was another fantastically gorgeous day!
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My friends and I watched the seals for an hour, seriously. I have no idea why it was so fun to watch seals, but it just was. Something relaxing about watching animals.
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This little ocean bird just paddled by.
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I really love watching pelicans fly, they just glide. I especially love watching them when they skim the surface of the waves and fly super close to the water.
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It was fun watching this otter swim up and down over and over coming up with stuff to snack on. I really need a zoom lens! :)
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We walked down to the beach for the sunset. Another gorgeous sunset. I swear I'm so lucky to have seen so many beautiful sunsets!
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Just before going down. I thought this was so cool. I love the little last bit before it slips into the ocean.
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Moss Landing Smoke Stacks/Power Plant
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Sometimes the sky after the sunsets is even better. I love the color changes.
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And then I see the pelicans fly into the sunset. NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-21204597349803403352012-12-16T10:52:00.001-05:002012-12-16T10:52:47.825-05:00Trip Home - Part 4 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mismosas for breakfast on Thanksgiving morning. They were fantastic! We also had bagels and lox with capers and red onions, but of course I didn't get a picture of that. They were good too. My mouth is drooling as I remember them!
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These are the only pictures I got from Thanksgiving. Cute stuffed turkey on the counter.
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The day after we went up to Half Moon Bay and it was another gorgeous day. I seriously got lucky while I was home. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, it rained the first day, but everyday after that was full of sunshine.
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Just the start of the day.
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My sister is a Nikon girl, but then again we have our things that we're opposite about.
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We usually go to San Francisco the day after Thanksgiving, but this year it was my mom's idea to head up the coast to Half Moon Bay.
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Highway 1 - Also known as the Pacific Coast Highway, but usually only by SoCal Folks
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse
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This is my artistic photo. I just loved the way the sun and shade complimented each other along the fence line.
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My sister and I got our love of photography from our dad, my mom will just pose for the pictures...sometimes.
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I'm completely afraid of heights, so when we went over this giant mountain I could barely look at the beauty that was over the cliff. I did get this picture though, can you see the shaking from my hand in the picture? haha(nervous laugh) Just the thought of it gets my heart racing again.
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The reflection was amazing in the Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay.
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These pelicans were watching the fisherman fish off the pier...and I was watching the pelicans watch the fisherman.
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We went to eat at Sam's Chowder House, which had a great view of the sunset, but they had screwed up our reservation so we had to sit inside. But I went outside as the sun was going down. It was a spectacular end to a fun day or driving up the coast.
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A picture of me, I was trying to figure out how to merge these two pictures so I had a focused view behind me, but I wasn't successful and it was taking alot of time. I'll have to try it again for another photo.
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Profile Pic of My sister.
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And the sky just got better as the sun went down. So beautiful!
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I went for a hike with my sister one of the days I was home. The clouds were so pretty and fluffy.
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There was this neon green moss on all the trees, it was actually quite beautiful.
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After climbing this massive hill because the park gates were not open yet, we got to the trail.
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Bella was showing us the way up the hill. Show off! :)
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We got her to sit pretty under the pine tree, it was nice being in the shade for a bit.
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My sister with Bella.
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When we got home, Bella wouldn't get out of the car. I guess she wanted more hiking?
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My parents' pretty poodle, Bella.
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Carmel Beach, it was such a beautiful day when we went there.
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Beautiful Sheep
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Beautiful Sun over the Pacific
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Old Big Sur
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Gorgeous Cloud Color after the sunsetNiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-66650004107825939272012-12-06T18:23:00.002-05:002012-12-06T18:24:58.452-05:00Flu SeasonI had a horrible flu this weekend and continue to have a cough. I'm still not fully recovered.
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I recommend everyone check their medicine cabinet to see if you have medicine that hasn't expired. Cold and Flu Medicine, cough drops, tylenol or advil and plenty of klenex on hand! Once the flu hits you will not want to move! Also, you should have plenty of chicken soup and your favorite juice in your pantry!
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Don't be caught off guard like I was, it's a pretty bad strain this year. If you haven't had your flu shot, you may want to consider getting it. Flu season has just started.
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I'm hoping that because I've been sick twice in the past 2 months that I'll be immune to everything from now on... One can only wish!
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<a href="http://www.poetry4kids.com/poem-471.html#.UMEm8bahD9A"><blockquote> I think, ACHOO!,<br>
I have the flu.<br>
I'm sneezing, and ACHOO! ACHOO!<br>
I'm not sure what, ACHOO!, to do.<br>
You say, ACHOO!, don't sneeze on you?<br>
ACHOO! Whoops. Now you've got it too.<br>
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--Kenn Nesbitt</blockquote></a>NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-77369254491231711002012-11-30T13:28:00.001-05:002012-11-30T13:28:44.729-05:00Trip Home - Part 1I have so many pictures from my trip home with my family during Thanksgiving, so I guess I'll share it one day at a time.
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The first day I was home I went to a little town called San Juan Bautista. I grew up going here for school because they have a mission there and they also have the San Andreas fault line, which is a very active fault line. I hardly think of this stuff though when I go there because there's not earthquakes every day.
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We went to a little diner, nothing special, but I always love breakfast at diners.
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Then we walked around town at the local antique shops.
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This is me with a little ceramic skunk that I bought. Why did I buy at skunk you ask? I have no clue! haha
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At the end of the day I got this gorgeous dusk shot. I love the colors against the purple flower.
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At the end of the day I met up with my high school friend and we went to see Skyfall, the new James Bond movie. It was awesome. I definitely recommend seeing it. I would actually go see it again if you need someone to go with? :)
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need less, <br>
smile often, <br>
dream big, <br>
laugh a lot <br>
and realize how blessed you are for what you have.
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NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-33511946583959325962012-11-27T13:08:00.002-05:002012-11-27T13:09:08.936-05:00Snowing For a MomentI got back to New Jersey on Sunday and it was cold. But here I am today and it's snowing...well, it was snowing. It snowed long enough to stick in some places, like on my car.
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Right when I got my camera out is when it started to becoming melting snow. But it's still beautiful for however long it lasts.
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And here's the last sign of fall, a couple leaves on the bush outside my door.
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I guess it's time for Christmas Decorations anyway.NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-44890057563902755952012-11-22T22:09:00.001-05:002012-11-22T22:09:55.628-05:00Thanksgiving I'm having a great time in California visiting my family. I've been taking lots of pictures and some I've been putting on Instagram if you want to check them out.
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I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. That Hurricane Sandy has really made me appreciate all that I have and the support from my friends and family.
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I made the usual with my sister as we always do, but I also tried a new recipe called sweet potato soufflé and it was sooooo good. I'll have to find the link to share because it really was great.
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Thanksgiving
By Ralph Waldo Emerson
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For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-76692815314201718092012-11-16T12:31:00.000-05:002012-11-16T12:32:01.187-05:00Gorgeous Dusk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I couldn't get home fast enough to run out and capture the sky. I'm really upset that the sun sets at 4:45...but the sky was beautiful!!NiCocoBellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907291446222466076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416060466469017265.post-45625885202254751162012-11-15T13:03:00.002-05:002012-11-15T13:08:28.346-05:00Instagram<a class="followgrambutton" username="chloechica" rel="22548292" href="http://followgram.me/chloechica">Follow @chloechica</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://external.followgram.me/v1/follow/js/"></script>
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I took a picture of Rocky yesterday and I just played with the editing. I noticed that lately I'm into a muted/ antiqued look. I love the glow of this picture without taking away what Rocky looks like.
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Oh and by the way, the only reason he's sitting still is because I had a treat in my hand bribing him to sit and look pretty. He did a pretty good job, right?
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