Living the Unexpected Life

I see things differently from anyone else on the planet.  Because of that, one thing I enjoy doing is going down to the river to explore and take pictures.  Even though I have no training as a photographer I am happy to pretend that I do!  My kids usually come with me so I get a lot of shots that are no good because they try to confuse me and poke me with their walking sticks.  Dang boys! My son Evan always has some kind of pose for me and anytime I yell "Turn around!,"  he shows me something new.  Gotta love a 6th grader who isn't shy. David on the other hand rarely shows me a decent face.  Today I captured this which made me happy because he didn't pose with his tongue hanging out.  I just think he is a heart throb ladies! The rest of my pics are of nature which I love for reasons I cannot fully explain.   The river peacefully exists while I struggle daily with my weaknesses. I often think about that when I have a rough day at work and it helps.  

I think I have led a life out of my comfort zone for some time now.  It all started with my free spirited parents who enjoyed a good adventure and loved to live in different places.  During my childhood, I was challenged often to do things I did not want to do.  I always whined about it and disliked starting things and then one day it just clicked and I could not get enough of trying new things. Having now turned 40, I am excited about the next chapter and I feel a change coming.  My kids are getting older and we are talking more about college these days and the dreams my kids have for their lives as adults.  This summer, both of my kids will be gone for an entire week leaving Jason and I home alone for the first time in 15 years!  A little scary and exciting. I have some extra time on my hands that I am not use to having and I feel the urge to explore new things to figure out what else I am good at or not so good out.  Surprisingly, I like discovering both sides of myself. I h