Cell Phone Photography!

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jamiegall1930

Think of the last time you were out and about, and witnessed something you wanted to grab a picture of.

What was the first thing you grabbed?

I bet for a lot of people they took to their phones.

Cell phone photography has been on the rise in recent years as the smartphones have come out, and the convenience of a camera on the go was available.

Not only that but there have been some pretty amazing apps that have come out in the process (which I’ll be talking about some of my favorite Android Phone Apps next week!)

How often do you use your cell phone?  Do you have a favorite photo you’d like to share?  If so, please email me the photo to: demetrie1930@gmail.com

Whatever gets sent, I’d love to do a tribute post of you guys showing your best cell phone photography.

And, since it’s only fair I’ll show you some of mine right now:

Easy when out and about on a trip.  You grab your camera and instant upload to facebook or twitter or even your blog to share with friends and your fellow readers!

Great for when you’re out and about around town during that beautiful sunset moment =)

Or even when it comes time for showing off new haircuts 😉 Dorks, I know!

Somethings just look better coming from a cell phone~  😉 Sunset Blvd.

And sidewalk art always looks awesome with a cell phone.  Makes for some truly great captures!  =)

And sometimes its just fun to pull out when you get bored… 😉 Animals make for some good subjects.

And sometimes just the challenge of photographing with a cell phone and nothing else makes you think in an entirely new way altogether.

I hope you all enjoyed, and please email me at demetrie1930@gmail.com

I’d love to showcase your photos.  Please let me your name, and a brief description as to where the photo was taken when you send it my way.  Lets have fun with this =)

Next week I’ll be talking about my favorite Android Cell Phone Apps =)

 


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Honey Run BERRY Honey Wine!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jamiegall1930

Since I’ve become a huge fan of wine within the past year, I’m always on the lookout for new wines to try.

Last weekend was no exception when I attended #ExpoWest in Anaheim, CA.  They had a Wine and Spirits Marketplace where various all natural wines were being offered to those attending #ExpoWest.

One of the wines that truly grabbed my attention was the Honey Run Berry HoneyWine.

And that’s when this variety of wine caught my eye: Cranberry Honey Wine

 

Credit: Honeyrunwinery.com

I had never had wine that had a touch of flavor in it before.  Not only that, but cranberry!  I had to try it instantly.  And so I did, and I absolutely fell in love with it.

You can taste the bit of honey in it as an after taste, and it’s GREAT.  I am drawn to more sweet wines, and this fit my taste buds perfectly!

What’s unique about Honey Run Wines is that there are NO SULFITES or preservatives added.  They make their wines directly from berry juice and honey, and they don’t use GRAPES!

HoneyRun wines are also kosher, and they range from 11 to 12% alcohol.

HoneyRun Wines also make these varieties of wines:

Blackberry HoneyWine

Elderberry Honeywine

Cherry Honeywine

Mead: a dry, simple white wine made from honey and no fruit.

The HoneyRun Winery is located in Chico, California, right near the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas.  The winery opened up in 1992.

They ship directly to these 10 states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Iowa, Washington DC, Minnesota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.  However, there are online retailers that offer these wines to 32  states.

The wines are reasonably priced at around: 9 dollars per bottle.

Notice: The HoneyWines have a short shelf life.  They are to be consumed within 5 to 8 months time.

Disclosure: I was given a bottle of the Cranberry HoneyWine to review and taste.  However, the views above were strictly my own, and I tasted the wine even before I was given a bottle.  


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Happy 2 Year Anniversary #PYHO

Posted on March 14, 2012 by jamiegall1930

#PYHO stands for Pour Your Heart Out!  Each Wednesday for the past two years, one of my favorite blog, “Things I Can’t Say” did a weekly link up where you talk about whatever’s wearing down your heart or on your mind.

It was open to whatever topic you wanted to talk about.  WELL, today’s link up marks 2 years of this ongoing link up.  Each week I love going through the stories and seeing what others write about.

It makes you realize how awesome people really are, and the struggles they go through in life, and you find yourself relating to what they’re writing or going through at this time.

So here I am, I want to contribute.  I want to write something awesome, but I just don’t know what to write about tonight.  Last week, I bared my soul with my “Dear Depression” article. so this week I’m at a loss.

But not really.  This month is National Women’s History Month, and the last few weeks I’ve been thinking about the amazing women in my life, and how they have helped to mentor me and shape who i am today.

This post is my tribute to them:

Dear Mom: You are one of the strongest women I know.  You have been through a lot in your life, and you have done a lot for my brother and me.  I just want to say thank you for loving me for who I have become, and supporting me through my journey in life, wherever it happens to take me.

Dear Grandma Frankenfield: You were the first woman to show me it was okay to show an opinion, and to let others know how it’s going to be in your house.  And that it’s okay to be vocal.  People will still respect and love you because of it 😉

Dear Grandma Ida:  You taught me love, compassion, and showed me a love of cooking.  I always looked forward to your meals, and loved watching you cook in the kitchen.  Of course, I loved playing card games with you too.

Dear Women of Cub: I’d love to name you, but I don’t want to single you out.  But there are a few of you that come to mind.  You truly showed me that women could be successful in a job.  You showed me that I could get into management, that I could work through the corporate ladder, and that women could do any job that a man could do.  Although, it didn’t work out for me in this profession, I still very much appreciate and admire you.

Dear Amazing Blogging Ladies: Each one of you has shown me strength.  Strength in writing about something personal.  Strength in being a mother, or strength of being in business.  The strength that it is possible to chase after your dreams, and for others, the strength of taking care of a family.  It is beautiful to watch.  And I thank you for that.

To the Future Women I have yet to meet: I know when you come into my life, you will teach me something.  You will show me something new, and I will look on with admiration.

The thing is, there are so many amazing women surrounding me.  It always makes me think back to “why are women so catty sometimes?”  We work so much better when we are supportive of one another and lift each other up as opposed to trying to bring others down. Anyways, I just want you all to know that I admire, respect, and look forward to future interactions.  You are amazing women,embrace it =)

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