Dec 31: New Year's Eve

Well. Here it is... the last photograph for Simple Gifts. It is bittersweet to post this picture; I am partly glad to have the mental break. Trying to find a unique picture everyday is challenging; I can only post so many pictures of Sweet Pea. However, I appreciated the connection that I had to my everyday life. This project helped me intentionally find something interesting everyday, and has sparked a little fire in me to make everyday count. It is a little unsettling, but in a good way.

Today's picture was taken near Cape Meares on the North Oregon Coast. Ohmygoodness. I am completely in love with the Oregon coast. Spending a few days surrounded by such amazing beauty was the perfect way to wrap up 2010. The gorgeous sunrise and crashing waves were the perfect way to welcome 2011, too.

I have tossed around the idea of going for another year of daily pictures. Partly because I crave color, and want to have another year dedicated to color. I want to see Blue! I want to photograph Red! I need aqua, dang it! Maybe even some black & yellow, black & yellow. However, my other blog is HORRIBLY out of date. In a few years though, I will try this picture-a-day thing again; it will be interesting to compare, yes?

I cannot end this blog without extending a heap of thanks to my friends and family that have patiently stayed with me as I searched for the perfect "picture of the day." I bet it was frustrating at times. I am also appreciative of their support & encouragement! Anyway, I'll spare everyone my gushy wooshy sappy writing; besides, words really can't express my gratitude anyway. yeah, its like that. I got too much love for y'all. Too much.

Well, happy new year! Best wishes in 2011. Check out Fantastico to see what else I have been up to .... and remember the wise words of Ron Burgandy... you stay classy.