Happy One Year Blogiversary!!!!!

My, how time flies!! On this day in 2012, I started my blog with the intentions of simply sharing my thoughts with my readers, both friends and strangers. I've experienced a lot but most importantly, I've learned quite a bit....check out the answers to some of the most frequent questions I've been asked!

Green Technology for the Modern Gardener

 Dating back to ancient times, gardening has been a timeless tradition. All green thumb enthusiasts, ranging from the big-time fruit tree and berry farmer to the retired school teacher, utilize gardening as a means of nourishment, therapy, and economical profit.

Photo courtesy of womeninbalance.org

But what options does a gardener have that is both more time and money efficient and green technology sensitive? How can he/she cultivate a garden today in unusual climate conditions due to record-breaking weather extremities which have resulted in the second coldest spring in history? 

Christa Goes Natural!

For the past two years, I've been more experimental with my hair than I've ever been in my entire 26 years. Last Thursday on May 23rd, I made the biggest decision yet...

Before my new haircut...excuse the dandruff, my scalp was overdue for a good scalp scrubbing! 

Dating Games!

So, you're dating someone new. It's exciting and fun....until you realize that you're a player in the Dating Games. Sometimes these games are played with the unselfish intent of gaining information about the person you like...but most times, they're not. And then, you are left wondering when in the H-E-Double-Sticks did you miss this announcement:  "Welcome! Welcome!! Happy Dating Games! And may the odds ever be in your favor!" What are some of these games you ask? Read on....

Sunrise Photoshoot

Photography has always been a fun hobby of mine but for the past year and a half, it's grown into a passion. For me, it's not only a great way to capture moments that you'll never have again but it's become another outlet of therapy. Sometimes when I'm feeling sad or stressed, I'll grab my Nikon and go exploring. This morning, at the crack of dawn, I got together with some fellow photographers for my first sunrise photoshoot. It was chilly and too early to be out of bed on a Saturday morning but I'm glad I dismissed all of the excuses I made for myself. If you want to perfect your craft, you have to do three things: 1) Commit to your craft  2) Surround yourself with people who are already where you want to be and 3) Practice Practice PRACTICE!!!! Check out some of my favorite pictures from my shoot :-)