My 2nd Pocket Letter

So when I found out about Pocket Letters I do not have enough materials to begin with. But I do some stickers and some stuff from my journaling so I used them. It is kind of nice to look it up again and again how I started. Then I made my 2nd pockte letters that tells about what hubby and I did last summer. We were outside the whole summer, I even bought a tent for us to take a rest at the beach when the sun is out...here is my picnic pocket letter.

Audio Jack

Hello bloggers how's everyone's weekdays? So far here in my neck of woods we are already cold. But I can't complain much because we don't have much snow yet, lol! We had one day of snow and that was last week before Thanksgiving. And because we don't have snow yet I could go shop around without hubby tagging alone. 

The other day I went to an electronic store because I want to buy something for hubby for Christmas. He is eyeing for a sound system and so off I go. But when I was inside the store I was overwhelmed by so many choices. Just by they audio jack types alone I can't figure out, lol!  So I realize what the heck I will tell him and let him pick what he wants that would solve my problem.

Pocket Letters

Just two weeks ago I stumbled this fad #PocketLetters and I do like it. Well I started immediately get some supplies and as non crafter I started with scissor and ruler lol!! Anyhow, I accumulated a lot since then I couldn't imagine I was so quick in getting many of the stuff needed to make a pocket letters. So here are some of my pocket letters....I am still a newbie on this one. These are the pocket letters I sent already and hope my pocket letter partner likes it. ^_^

Shell

The last time I saw a huge shell was when I was in the Philippines. Well this time a friend and her husband of mine went to a week long vacation somewhere in the south in an island. So they found these huge shells and brought home and gave some to their friends and yepeey I got one. It is beautiful!!

                                                            Linking to ABC Wednesday

Quiet

These place in summer is full of people. One place that you have to visit here in Michigan is the Sleeping Sand Dune. This is part of Empire, Michigan and they call this trail Empire Bluff Trail which I can say super gorgeousness. We are kind of early when we go there we thought the fall colors are at its finest but the change just began.

                                                               The Quietness of it all

                                                           Linking to ABC Wednesday

A Creek and a Pagoda

A beautiful creek speak it all. The ground is covered with moss and somewhere at the side which was not photograph were flat stones that has wordings on it very cool to walk around and finding those stones and read the inscription. The place is very relaxing and peaceful.

                                                Linking to Water World Wednesday

                                                        The  Japanese Pagoda
      
                                       Linking to Outdoor Wednesday and ABC Wednesday

Promise Ring

     Ladies, it's almost end of the month of October have you start shopping yet? Or you are the kind of person who will wait for that Black Friday.  Not me!! I am into internet shopping since I find a lot of sales and discounted stuff. Just like what my friend sent to me last night this site it speaks fabulousness check it out  joyjewelers.com/modules/promiserings. Did you check it already? What you find? I find many good stuff to buy specially for my nieces and even my nephew. Well I already pick what I want so it's your turn to shop!! Enjoy!

Frame It

When I learned about framing in taking photos I immediately like it. I have been doing this framing thing but I didn't know it is called framing, lol! Now I am more anxious to get a framed shots (is that the right word to describe) and when I find one I press the button and voila...

                                                   Linking to Water World Wednesday
                                                                      Wordless Wednesday

Narrow Road

It's a Narrow road...........

                                                         Linking to ABC Wednesday,  
                                                                           Outdoor Wednesday

Flower

I bought these flower at Farmers market because it is pretty unique and I am hunting for flowers that are not common but I forgot the name of the flower. ^_^

                                                                    What's my name?
                                                         Linking to Floral Friday Fotos

Sunset

The other day we had a very beautiful sky. The photos doesn't do much justice on this one...Last Monday hubby and I tries to wait for the gloomy sky to clear up but to no avail it rained instead. So thanks to all who had photos to share.  See you on 2033 the next Blue moon/Blood moon.

                                                    Linking to Sky Watch Friday

Lake Superior

These photos are facing Lake Superior and I thought this is a lake?? I have not seen a lake like this so huge a huge cargo shipping boat could sail in here. Here in Michigan we may not have sea or ocean but look at how beautiful Lake Superior is and I am not yet in the places where the huge rocks meets the lake. ^_^ While taking the photos I try to see Canada. That day was a bit gloomy but sun came out I could only see a silhouette of Canada and someday I will be in the other part looking at Michigan, wish come true right?

                                                  Linking to Water World Wednesday

Power

I love playing guitar and I was in my mid 20's when I learned how to strummed a guitar and I taught myself. My brother in his teens got a guitar from my Dad. I remember he didn't give a lot of time strumming it or trying to learn it more until I remember the guitar was gone. Now I have friends who has a band and thisfishman powerbridge is their thing. They are into acoustic music and this is indeed good for them. Personally I like acoustic sound it is kind of sexy but tame and aside from my love of jazz music I am also venturing on listening to music like rap, hmmm.

Flowers and Food

                                               Flowers and Food kind of a good combination

                                                   I cooked white squash and fish balls.

                                                    Linking to Water World Wednesday

Bukagan Hill

Bukagan Hill can be found in Ozamis City, Mindanao, Philippines. I could see this hill from our house. I climbed this hill together with my friends and classmates and schoolmates when we had a tree planting project in high school. I climb this hill in time for Holy Week. For the past years me and my mother used to go with the procession every Holy Thursday. So many fun filled memories happened in this hill and so hope the people will continue to take care of it.

                                                      Linking to Water World Wednesday

Washing Clothes

                                You wonder where they get fresh water to wash their clothes when they are washing their clothes just right next to the salt water (bay). Taken in the Philippines.

                                                   Linking to Water World Wednesday
                                                                     Outdoor Wednesday

Wisteria

                              I found this beauty climbing on a rustic barn and I think this is Wisteria flower correct me if I am wrong. I can only dream that I could have these flower in my garden or somewhere in our property hanging around. I could only imagine the things I could make with this flower so gorgeous!!

                                               Linking to Floral Friday Fotos

Violin Bow

     Does it came to your mind if you can play a musical instruments of any kind? In my dreams I do like to play violin, hehe. Why? Because in our church our choir has someone playing the violin every Sunday and it change the music big time. Especially, after communion when all are quiet in their prayers and the only playing is the soft music from the violin. That's when I start dreaming and wishing that in just in an instant like magic I can play violin, but not!! Everyone has to learned and have patience and endurance to learned. I do not know how much a violin cost because one time my niece ask me if she could play violin but I flatly say no for I do not know how much it cost for a violin. Then I found this violin bow online and it looks beautiful and sturdy. So if you happen to look for violin bow go check this site.

Cherry

 

What you think is this?? Well it is a cherry. When I spotted these before leaving Traverse City I told hubby to turned around and see what it was. At first I thought it is a tomato well it is not it is cherry. The designed is what makes me think the meaning of it because for sure there is one explanation why it does look like that, lol. These you can find at Hoxsies Farm right along Hwy 71

 Linking to Outdoor Wednesday

Crazy Dazy

I do not know what is going on with me but I do like Owls for some reason I do not know. Now I have a blanket that has owl imprinted all over. I have a vase that shapes like own and a lot more. When a friend told me to check onthe crazy dazy for backpacks for teens and tweens I am impressed of what I saw. I picked this one immediately I cannot help it, it is so beautiful and you can personalized it too. I am going to get this for my nieces surely they would love it.

Mexican Dance

Saw beautiful Mexican Dance outside of St. Anne de Detroit church. These happened after the mass mot at the same church. It was hot but the Dancers are doing their job great!!

                      I love watching dances from other countries. As a Filipino-American I brought my heritage here too it just that I haven't show case our native Dance yet. ^_^
                                                          Linking to ABC Wednesday

It Got Broke

Frankly, speaking I need this right now. Our weekend was very hectic since Saturday. But early morning of Saturday I check my social media accounts, my emails and all that when I accidentally put my elbow on my computer drawer and guess what happened? Well it got broke and my computer drawer and my keyboard together they fell. I didn't know that computer drawer is heavy it landed on my foot!! Geez! Anyhow, yes a 36 inch Drawer Slides  is the one hubby is looking to fix my computer table.

I Heart Macro

                                                              Reaching for the Sky

                                                               Linking to I Heart Macro

Barn

I found this barn up north (Michigan). Love the three Silos because they are in different colors but the blue Silo stands tall and huge compare to the two other Silos. I bet the old one is the brown color on top. This is a drive by shooting so  wish I could take photos up close and personal with these beautiful barn. But would the owner would allow it hehe maybe yes maybe not.

                                      Linking to Barn Collective, Blue Monday

Translucent Bottle Openers

     I found this beautiful American Flag Double Dome Translucent Bottle Openers online and it just makes my senses jump. Well, last July 4th of all the food, festivities going on what you think was not in the list a bottle opener. Yes, we could  not find one bottle opener anywhere. We ended up buying one but not worth the money it was a bit pricey but for me with this bottle opener I bet it just do the same purpose. Now these one is super cheap and it looks so beautiful and  I so love the US flag on it. Got to buy these for gifts I have many baby, bridal, birthday party invitation this bottle opener is one stuff to put inside a gift bag, for sure!

Be Still

     In New York you see these often in any shapes, size, form and get up. When I see this one at Easter Market in Detroit, I am impressed. It was so hot and he/she is so cool to stand there and showcase her/his moves. The move was slow but graceful, I like it!

     My vacation story is not done yet. Hubby and I decided to take another trip this August and we are looking forward to it. We decided not to go out from our state instead we will enjoy our state has to offer. Eastern Market is a must to go if you happen to come in be in Detroit.

     Last July 4th was our vacation get away in between we have short trip just around lakes or visiting some good restaurants. There are so many county fairs right now so many festivals are coming and a lot of food to eat.So summer for me is not yet done and so many things to do I am out of touch at other social media since I would like to grasp the summer has to offer before we get cold again.

                                               Taken Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse, Michigan

                                The night before July 4th while hubby was cruising down US Hwy 131 we saw these SHOE TREE. This is located at Kalkaska. Michigan.

Then last year here in Detroit, Michigan they started a Catholic Mass Mob every month a mass mob will be held to the church is going to host the event. Before we do the mass mob hubby and I already doing church visits. I told him if it was his first time to visit a church, say a prayer and ask God for three prayer intentions then trust. ^_^ Upper photo taken at Old Mission Peninsula Catholic Church, left is Old St. Mary church, right  is St. Anne De Detroit.

                          My Coneflower or Echinacea in two colors pink and white with a little bit of green and pink on it so light looking that  from afar it looks like pure white.

                                                  Linking to Friday My Town Shoot Out
                                                                    Floral Friday Fotos


                                                     SUMMER IS HERE

Beauty In Nature

Why I like summer here in Michigan is because you see the fullness of beauty in nature. Michigan for me is the best state, lol! NO pun intended lol!! We have the best summer weather this year and I can say it with gusto because my flowers are exponentially doing great!!

Tomorrow will be another set of beautiful photos. By the way, in order for me to enjoy this beauty I cut them and bring them inside the house. The house when you have fresh flowers become very welcoming, cozy and more homey. My roses is for my altar....remembering someone who doesn't forget to put offer flowers to Mama Mary....my very own Mama Taling. Every time I see beautiful flowers it brings a lot of memories. ^_^

                                                  Linking to Floral Friday Fotos
                                                                    Today's Flowers

Arched Bridge

I love bridges. It makes me think how do they build it but they did right?

                                                                Which one is your fave?

                                     Linking to ABC Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday

Arte Povere

It Will Continue to Grow Except at that Point

THE RICHARD & HELEN DEVOS JAPANESE GARDEN, SCULPTURE COLLECTION

As a member of the “Arte Povere” movement where artists turned to the use of non-traditional, natural materials as the basis of their work, trees and vegetation play an important role in Penone’s sculptures and installations. It will Continue to Grow Except at that Point is amongst the most iconic of Penone’s broad and diverse repertoire. Based on actual installations and photographs thereof, it discusses the idea of mankind’s relationship with nature. 

Giuseppe Penone. It Will Continue to Grow Except at that Point, 2004-2010. Bronze, 130.75 x 34.25 x 30.38 inches. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan. ©Giuseppe Penone. source:meijergardens.org

When I take photos I like to be up close and personal. I can say this is one of my top three of the most "Thinkable Piece of Art" in that Japanese Garden. The tree is black. And the arm is hanging right there so crazy I really am so amazed!

                                                       The Arm!

                                                Linking to ABC Wednesday

 

What A Friend

The first musical instrument I heard my Dad play is the Ukelele in fact we had it for years growing up. But for some reason we lost it or maybe was broken we couldn't find it and were sad because it is kind of one remembrance from Dad.  Anyhow, after that my brother had a guitar and he did play for awhile but he was busy making money of his own even if he was in high school at that time. Now, when a friend asks me where he or she can find a great deal for any kind of musical instruments I refer it to this website https://www.musiciansfriend.com

What's For Sunday

Last 4th of July weekend hubby and I went to Traverse City, Michigan. Going up north here in MI you can find beautiful barns old and new. This barn was taken in Old Mission Peninsula, MI.

                Did you noticed the window treatment? I love the red color against the rustic old barn.

                                                                Linking to Barn Collective

                                               I love this flower.............facial expression is pretty unique. ^_^

                                                                           Linking to I Heart Macro