A walk in the park...

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Right near my house is a really nice wooded area to walk....although you need to walk through the cemetery to get there. I love it because it's literally one block away so, when I feel like I'm getting stagnant in the house (read:  fairly often) I can just put on some boots and suddenly I feel like I'm in the wilderness.

I snapped these photos before I took off for Houston and Norfolk.  I loved them but never posted them...I decided that must be remedied.

I can't even tell you  how long I sat next to the duck pond.  I probably have about 50 duck photos sitting on my hard drive.  Since I can't decided which one I liked best you get a few...stationary wings or flapping wings...so hard to choose!

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Today's Doings.

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Today I'm sitting through my last day of leadership training. I decided jeans were appropriate - I mean, it is Friday after all. I'm folding cranes like a mad woman (No. 7). I figure, since I'm sitting here like a zombie cranes are allowed. I'm flying back to Maine tonight. I'm majorly looking forward to sleeping in my bed tonight.....and also not falling asleep with a slightly hazy head from too many cocktails and sore feet from a day spent in heels. (Rhiannon, I don't know how you do it girl!)

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A Little Love Affair

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I'm having a little love affair. With my purse. Several things you should know about me: a) LOVE me a new purse. b) like efficient 'travel' accessories. c) travel fairly often. d) Big Bertha (my beloved but beefy DSLR) requires consideration when purchasing travel accessories and / or purses.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Kelly Moore Bags. The Best. I bought one a few years ago (The Posey - the older Posey was a teensy bit different...). It ended up being a little too small for my everyday needs but nice for a more active day trip.

I'm currently rocking the 2 Sues and Oh-Emm-Gee. This bag is the bestest.

It's just big enough. There are lots of pockets. It's well padded. There are adjustable padded dividers to help protect my camera gear. My iPad fits perfectly. I could go on and on. Bottom line? It's practical and sassy.

I get TONS of compliments. TONS.

Sometimes, when I've been walking through airports all day long, and my dogs are barking, I think about how awesome my bag is and get a little burst of much needed energy!

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Nautie Notes :: Playing Catch Up

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Dear US Airways,Why are your planes so small? That is all.

Dear Norfolk, VA, I like you a little more every time I visit. You can be quite charming.

Dear Starbucks, I take back what I said before. I'm happy the Red Cups are here.

Dear Dogs Everywhere, I'd love to have a pooch. Someday when I don't ship out and when I don't fly all over all the time....unless you wanna be a ship dog. That would be cool too.

Dear Apartment Hunting Fairies, You can step in anytime now. I could use a little help here. Sheesh!

Dear Nautie Book Readers, I haven't started Gone Girl yet. Have you?

Dear Nautie Friends, Why do I always feel like I'm one step behind? Oh right, because I am. There are good things coming....I've checked a few things off the 30x30 list....I've visited old friends and new ones.....I made another ship visit. Thanks for patiently awaiting my return!

YOU NEED TO VOTE....FOR OBAMA!

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This sweet little babe (who is slightly horrified by my 'sailor talk') is why your vote matters: http://youtu.be/3Kc05O92l7o

As corny and cliche as it might sound Baby Olivia motivates me.....to ask you all to vote.....for Obama.

I'm an independent voter.  I swear.  I don't vote by party.

In fact, four years ago, I would have voted for McCain...until he introduced us to Sarah Palin (she did a pretty good job of sealing the deal).

Four years ago I was far less concerned about the outcome of the election but, this year?  This year I care.

If you need more motivation than Baby Olivia telling Auntie Meimei she has a potty mouth then we can't be friends anymore more.  (just kidding)

Seriously though, don't you want her to be able to make decisions about her reproductive rights?  Don't you want her to have access to an affordable education (just in case her parents are horribly irresponsible and spend all her college savings on a 4 wheel drive ford van thats perfect for camping)?  I do!  I really want these things for her!

If you need more incentive don't worry....I've been scouring the interwebz for weeks!

Reasons why Obama needs your vote:

39 reasons we should re-elect obama

Tina Fey says so, duh.

Because there is such a thing as a First World Anthem.

We have these things called Aircraft Carriers....planes land on them... (clearly this appealed to my Nautie Nature)

The Everygirl's Guide to the 2012 Elections - Just in case you're waaaay behind.

Because Twitter says so:

https://twitter.com/andreaki/status/265686824134008832

https://twitter.com/StephenAtHome/status/265801068330491904

https://twitter.com/BBCWorld/status/265568322786041856

https://twitter.com/bengreenman/status/265486593748512768

 

I know the classy blogs don't post Political Commentary but, I'm pretty sure no one is too surprised...

(also, a word to my fellow Sailors...Romney wants to axe the Jones Act...just sayin')