Author: Lindy

My name is Lindy, I'm in my 20s, and I have a passion for creativity! I love photography, graphic design, travel, cycling, and trying new things. I have a list of "30 goals before I'm 30," which include trying things like rock climbing, going on a mission trip, visiting Italy, and learning to sew. So far I've completed 15 of the 30 goals with 3 years to go!

Days 154-156: Wet ‘n Wild Weekend

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Ok, ok. It may have been more wet than wild. And it may not be summer yet, but it definitely feels like it with the 90 degree temps.

Friday night we went to a Royals game and watched my Alma mater band play the Star Spangled Banner. We enjoyed the $1 peanuts and hotdogs, free fireworks display, and this lighted fountain. Actually, I think we enjoyed all of that more than watching the Royals lose.
On Saturday we walked around at the Zona Rosa shopping center for a while, but like the kid slashing in the fountain, we found it too hot to stay outside very long.
Sunday afternoon we beat the heat by going to the pool. Everyone else had the same idea too, but they were obviously having a good time.

Days 136-149: Drumroll Please … (Italia!)

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I’m sure you’ve all been sitting anxiously by your computers waiting for these photos, so without further ado, here are my daily photos from Italy. Please be patient while I work on the other 1100 or so. I’ll post the best ones on Facebook. If you aren’t on Facebook and you’d like to see them, shoot me an email and I can send you a link.

Heading down the International terminal in Chicago for our 9-hour flight to Rome.
Looking up at the Trinità dei Monti church and obelisk at the top of the Spanish Steps in Rome.
Massive crowds watch as the Pope rides by in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
The Florence Duomo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore) and it's bell tower at dusk.
Looking past the Fountain of Neptune in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence.
Lighting candles inside Milan's Duomo.
A hazy, yet peaceful view atop Mt. Tamaro in the Swiss Alps.
A night view of St. Peter's Square in Venice.
Taking a gondola ride in Venice, along with every other tourist.
We visited the quaint town of Ravenna, mostly populated with bicyclists.
Beautiful Italian countryside between Perugia and Pompeii.
One of our breathtaking views from the Isle of Capri near Sorrento.
It felt like heaven's gates were opening as we entered St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican - light was shining through the Cupola as the choir sang for Mass.
Even though we were supposed to be home by 7:30, the sun set on us while we were waiting for a flight home from Chicago.

 

 

Day 154: Souvenirs, Parte Tre

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I saved the best souvenir for last. It’s a handmade wooden inlayed music box/jewelry box from Sorrento. It plays the Italian song, Funiculi, Funicula. It’s a catchy little tune, but we’re finding every time we open the box it gets stuck in our heads…for days!

Canon 60d, 1/50 & 1/30 sec., f/4.0, ISO 800, 50 mm prime lens, ambient light

Day 152: Souvenirs, Parte Due

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If you aren’t familiar with it, Venice, Italy is known for their Venetian/Murano glass. We went to a glass factory with figurines, glassware, and sculptures for hundreds to thousands of Euros. Needless to say, we didn’t buy anything there. We did find another authentic Murano glass shop with these beautiful earrings that I just couldn’t resist. Jerod actually convinced me to buy them and helped me pick out the color.

Canon 60d, 1/30 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800, 18-200 mm lens (100 mm focal length)

Day 150: Home, Sweet Home

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After temporarily losing my wedding ring, Jerod’s passport, our luggage, and our insanity – we’re back from our trip to Italy! Besides those emotional incidents, we had a wonderful time. Italy is such a beautiful country! I will post photos in a few days. In the meantime, I have to brag about how great my family is. Our flight home from Chicago was cancelled, so instead of getting in at 7:30 p.m., we arrived at midnight. My parents, sister, and nephew were all patiently waiting for us at the terminal. Best of all – they had done a thorough search at our apartment and found my wedding ring! (My cat had taken off with it and apparently dropped it under a bed the day we left.) They also went grocery shopping and bought us some essentials – including FRUIT! Fruit was in short supply in Italy, and I was craving it by the time I returned home.

Canon 60d, 1/40 sec., f/1.8, ISO 800, 50 mm lens, ambient light

 

Day 135: Leavin’ On a Jet Plane

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Jerod and I are getting everything in order for our trip! (I know, I know – it looks like chaos right now.) I think Esme wants to join us, and surprisingly there’s probably enough room for her to fit in my suitcase. I think this is the lightest I’ve ever traveled, and the longest I’ve ever been gone. Actually I’m going to use the extra room for souvenirs. I even brought along bubble wrap. 🙂

Canon 60d, 1/50 sec., f/3.5, ISO 800, 18 mm focal length

P.S. I won’t be posting photos on the trip, but I’ll have plenty when I return!

Day 134: Sniffing (and Sniffling)

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My Relay For Life teammate Mandy hosted a Scentsy party yesterday to raise money for the American Cancer Society. We had a lot of fun smelling all the scents, but the most touching part was hearing how cancer has affected so many of us. We’ve raised about $300 so far (with a goal of $500) selling Scentsy products! If you buy them here, 20% goes toward Relay.

Canon 60d, 1/60 sec., f/3.5, ISO 400, 18 mm focal length

Day 133: Healthy Choices

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On Friday my office celebrated Choose You Day, an American Cancer Society movement that encourages people to put their own health first in the fight against cancer. We took a walk over our lunch hour and encouraged people to take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Canon 60d, 1/500 sec., f/4.0, ISO 200, 32 mm focal length