I recommend Liberty Heights Fresh

The other day while on our apartment quest, Darin and I came across this little jewel,

Liberty Heights Fresh, an adorable and wonderful place to buy local & global organic all natural foods! Darin got their meatloaf sandwich (which apparently he is now in love with) and I got some fresh salsa, but what I really keep thinking about is the Straus Family creamery milk and eggnog they sell, for some reason lately anything pumpkin or eggnog has been calling to me! I think I'm just going to have to go up there and get me some eggnog tomorrow.

so fresh

I am absolutely, positively, irrevocably and unequivocally in love with and have ALWAYS (even as a child,you can ask my mother) been in love with antiques! And I am obsessed with this rustic, shabby chic, century style home decor. it is absolutely delicious, and every time I come across a photograph of home decor that fits this style to a "T" my mouth waters!

I want my own home NOW so I can start decorating.

ahh...

so so scrumptious.

Now, I know most of these pictures are of kitchens, but these kitchens are so beautiful! I am in love with all the white, it is so fresh.

I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did!

ta ta

My creative juices are erupting!

I have had the strongest desire lately to make myself the most well rounded individual possible, I have been craving knowledge and education lately which, lets face it, just isn't like me. But the knowledge I crave is not math and social studies, English and science... Its more the artistic knowledge if you will, which is right up my alley! I have been craving photography ( I desperately want to take a class) art, interior design etc etc.. I crave knowledge of other cultures, different foods, recipes, films, fashion, Music & books ... the list goes on and on, and I have no idea where to begin. I crave the outdoors and hiking, exercise and dog parks. The list in my head is on going and I do not know how to fit it all in, the need to be creative is bursting inside of me and I can't take it anymore I must find an outlet ASAP!

I want it all!

List of things I am determined to do this coming year:

1.START WORKING IN A SALON!!!!!

2.Take a photography class, my beautiful camera is begging me to be used!

3.find time to go hiking & walking with the dogs on a regular basis.

4.work on home decor projects.

5.get a bike and ride my bike to work when weather is conducive.

5.collect recipes & learn more about food & health (this is something I am happy to report Darin and I are very serious about, all organic and locally grown/raised... not more corporate meat factory meats... this is something that is VERY important to us)

6. continue watching documentaries and reading educating books, as I'm getting older I've come to realize my mind loves being stimulated with knowledge, i never thought I'd say that!

7.work harder at being more involved in church activities, build relationships with people instead of being a recluse!

I am determined, watch out because 2011 will bring an all new SYDNEY, just you wait. I am determined to grow!

little chance

I was browsing through the pictures I have on my computer, & I came across this old one, back when we lived in GA and chance was a youngster...

Chance is waiting at the door for something...

oh... That something would be me!!!

Chance is always so good about greeting me at the door when I come home, even when he was a little squirt he was always patiently waiting for me.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I feel like I never do anything fun for Halloween anymore, next year I am determined to do something fun! But I still love this holiday and wish you all a happy & spooky Halloween!

Winnie Kid

Can I just tell you that I really miss this kid.

You were the best little snuggler

you had stinky breath but I liked it when you'd rub your face up against mine

You are forever my little pooh pooh bear

man's...my best friends

Today I watched a documentary called " My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story", and I just loved it! The thing that I loved so much about this documentary was how it takes a look into peoples lives (not just ordinary people, but people like actors and actresses,poets,artists and musicians) and it shows these people in a light that makes you see them as what they are, just regular typical people like us who happen to love their dogs. It is easy to get caught up in things of this world, whether you love Hollywood and follow celebrities religiously or you do not really care for celebrities at all. There is something about watching this documentary and the effect this one specific species has over us that makes us all alike in our desire to want to love and be loved and for a split second you can look at people as dogs look at us and love them no matter what they do where they come from or what they stand for and you see the good in them. I know to some people this just seems silly, but there is something about loving a pet that is so profound and amazing because a dog will love you no matter what, they are like children in so many ways and to me they are little gifts from God that let us know we are loved.

It is a sad reality that so many of these beautiful souls are in animal shelters, pounds and are homeless in the United States and all across the world. In the United States alone there are between 6 & 8 million dogs in shelters, and between 3 & 4 million are euthanized each year because of the lack of homes and people who want them. Animals are something that I am very passionate about because there is something about them that touch my soul, adopting a pet is one of the most amazing things you can do if you are able to, not only for them but for you. Dogs are the only mammal in this whole world that are completely man engineered which is why they call them mans best friend and why the dog loves us so unconditionally no matter our flaws.

Livingston Taylor:

"what a joy and a miracle it is to spend time with a life form representing pure love"

My furry best friends who love me no matter what!

"I talk to him when I'm lonesome like; and I'm sure he understands. When he looks at me so attentively, and gently licks my hands; then he rubs his nose on my tailored clothes, but I never say naught thereat. For the good Lord knows I can buy more clothes, but never a friend like that." ~W. Dayton Wedgefarth

P90X?

I'm thinking very hard about doing P90X, has anyone done it and what were your results?