loving right now

I typically go through phases of things I really really love. For example, there was a time when I ate toast with peanut-butter on it every day. I did this for a couple of weeks (maybe longer) before "growing out" of that phase.

Things I love now include . . .

Reading. Sometimes I love to read and other times I don't. The secret for me is finding the right book. I joined a book club this month. Not only is this my first month being a part of this group, but also my first time playing host. I chose the book I Capture the Castle. Thanks for the recommendation, Kristy. I have really enjoyed this book.

Photography. I am eager to become knowledgeable and good at photography. And by photography, I mean photography...not photoshop. Lately I've been studying the different aspects of photography (aperture, f-stops, shutter speed, etc). My next step is to get out and practice what I've learned. My hope is to learn how to take great photos...no editing needed.

Dexter. This show is totally my guilty pleasure. I LOVE it. I am counting down until the latest season in available on Netflix. This is not a recommendation for others to watch this show. It's just me saying that I love it.

Cows. Is that weird? Since living in Thermopolis, we have taken many drives through the countryside. Our drives are so nice and relaxing. It is some of the few times I actually don't stress out about being in the car. We see lots and lots of cows on our drives. I have come to really love looking at them. The more I do it, the more I see their characters. The other day, we saw a cow laying down eating grass while sunbathing. They are actually quite funny creatures.

Cinnamon Swirl Toast. I am loving this in the mornings (and in the afternoons too). Delicious topped with butter. I think I may go toast me a piece when I'm done with this post.

Captain Crunch with Berries. Yum. I'm loving this lately.

Birds. We have seen some amazing birds lately...including a few bald eagles during one of our trips to Montana. I have never appreciated how beautiful and magnificent birds are. Last year during one of our trips home to Utah, we drove past a flock of Peacocks on the highway. No joke. Also, I think one of the robins hanging around our house is full of eggs. It is the fattest bird I have ever seen.

Crocheting. One day out of the blue, I decided I wanted to make my friend a gift for her baby girl. I thought to myself, what could I make? I decided that I could probably crochet something that resembled a headband. This is what I came up with. It was really easy and kind of fun. Now I want to make a bunch more. So...friends with baby girls...need a headband?
Note to Jana: I'm glad you like it. I hope Clara likes it too. Sorry it's blue...it is the only yarn I had. I would love to teach you how to make these, however, I will admit, I am worried about teaching you how to crochet left handed. It just seems so backwards to me. :-)

So...there is my list of things I am loving right now (at least the things I could think of).

What are you loving?