Collection of Leah-isms

stretch dog on his rug

Adler 9009 Lens, Rock BW-11 Film, No Flash, Taken with Hipstamatic

into the dark

Watts Lens, Rock BW-11 Film, No Flash, Taken with Hipstamatic

so this afternoon/evening’s photoshoot was next to this old abandoned cement factory.  fenced off of course, else it could have been a lot of fun to explore!

Saturday morning breakfast assembly in process :)

Watts Lens, Kodot XGrizzled Film, No Flash, Taken with Hipstamatic

been on a bagel & lox kick lately.  YUM.  Although taking this photo reminded me that I have zucchini squash in the fridge and a weird urge to sauté them and see what I can do in an omelet.  No, not pinterest inspiration (also known as the land of unhealthy recipes for fat asses), but tumblr.  yeah, I can’t do this normally either.

Saturday alarm clock

Matty ALN Lens, Pistil Film, No Flash, Taken with Hipstamatic

time for a bigger pot. Again. Have had this aloe plant since ‘99 …

pathetic-worried is his default expression, I swear (Taken with instagram)

Epic Brewing, Wit Beer. I think I have a new favorite…

Jimmy Lens, Ina’s 1935 Film, No Flash, Taken with Hipstamatic

Epic Brewing, Wit Beer, Belgian-style Ale
Release #6, 5.2% alcohol 

Week 4, but beer #2 (hey, it’s my birthday week. I’m allowed!)
This is a surprising beer to me, but one I LOVE.  I’m not sure what I expected — it is both more flavorful and hearty than I expected (given the name, I expected something … light! witty!), but also something I can actually describe as ‘crisp’ and absolutely PERFECT for summer (or overly warm spring days like today).  I rarely want my beers super-cold (blame my European roots), but this is actually one that I DO like fridge-cold and I suspect it would lose a lot if it were warmer.  

This is definitely one beer I could have in a consistent rotation without feeling like it’s a fruity indulgence (I love Brainless On Peaches, but can I drink fruit beer on a weekly basis? unknown.)

As I do these weekly beers, I realize something. I’m drinking a lot LESS and enjoying a lot MORE. Also, these are exception beers and not just worthy of spending time with them, but in fact good enough that you WANT to linger and enjoy them :)

Epic Brewing, Santa Cruz Brown Ale

texture it up

chilling

Lucifer VI Lens, Blanko Noir Film, No Flash, Taken with Hipstamatic

I’m really an english riding gal (eventing, which means I can also do dressage and all the snotty hunter stuff if I REALLY must…), but I have a western side and since I was too sick to ride today (sob! but I cannot breathe, ugh), I enjoyed bumming around in my western jeans and boots.  a good lunge and then hosed her off after some sunning in the round pen (last shot uploaded here).

hellllllo spring!

Epic brew, week 2.

Roboto Glitter Lens, BlacKeys B+W Film, No Flash, Taken with Hipstamatic

once a week, stopping by EPIC on my way to work and picking up one of their beers.  Plenty to choose from, seeing which ones I like :)  

this week, Smoked & Oaked, release #8.

http://www.epicbrewing.com/component/k2/itemlist/category/19-smoked-and-oaked

review?  wow.  if you want a lovely heavy tasting brew, this is outstanding.

sun look

ride on

Libatique 73 Lens, Float Film, No Flash, Taken with Hipstamatic

soon to be green tree

Spring in SLC!