Difference of a Year

A year flies past so quickly these days.  When I was younger, in grade school, I remember watching the minute hand on the clock as it passed incredibly slow.  It seems with age (and with it responsibilities and schedules) we almost loose those minutes that once lingered on.
I found this picture from a year ago of me and Gemma.  Taken mid-way through one of the worst years I've had, the affects of circumstances on my face and even in how I clung to my girl are easy to spot ( for me).   I noticed the date and realized it was exactly a year ago so snapped a new photo today.  As an afterthought I wish I had taken the shades off so I could capture my eyes, but I know without seeing them that they are worlds livelier.

June 19 2011~

 June 19 2012~

~Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand
Six Hundred Minutes
How Do You Measure The Life
Of A Woman Or A Man
In Truth That She LearnedOr In Times That He Cried
In Bridges He Burned
Or The Way That She Died
Measure In Love
Seasons of Love.~
More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/r/rent/#share

Lately...

Lately I've been addicted to:

*Vitamin Water Zero- It is water that is flavored and has added essential vitamins and nutrients (and Zero has no calories).  I realize its been on the market for years but somehow I just jumped on this bandwagon.  Hello 24 ounces of water a day!

*The show Long Island Medium- It's a total guilty pleasure, I know.  Especially when it is finals season and I should be devoting all of my free time to studying, ahem.  But every single episode gives me chills and makes me teary.  Love it!

*Luna Bars- I eat one every day.  Such yummy flavors and, again, filled with vitamins and nutrients.

*(Attempting) to wear better outfits-  I have tried to steer away from the tired exercise pants and band t-shirts and am actually putting an ounce or two of effort into assembling a look each day.  Which is hard because due to my changing weight many of my things don't fit well, but I make do.

*Post-its-Everywhere I'm postin' it.  But this isn't really a new addiction.

*Instagram- And capturing adorable pictures of my Gemmy Love using it.  I love the treatments you can do to your photos.  When I really sit and think about the technology that is taking place it baffles me.

*Staying on top of things- I am going to improve on this.  When I have tasks to be done they will get done in a timely fashion.  (Repeat until brain believes and implements)