Tuesday, May 12, 2009

May 12, 2009


May 12, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
Since I had a meeting and I am in preparation for my student adventure trip to Australia I thought it be fitting that I get a shot of my passport. This is actually my third passport since I have filled up my previous two. I cannot wait to post photos from and during the trip.

May 11, 2009


May 11, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
First day of testing at school. I said it before and I will repeat myself, I absolutely DESPISE state standardized testing. This is absolutely NO way to assess student learning and is a complete joke. I will have to do a blog posting about this on my regular Educational Blog

May 10, 2009


May 10, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
Sort of finishing up my week of water photos. While enjoying a four shot short pull latte I captured this fountain near the coffee house. The sound of the water streaming over each ledge was quite pleasant and provided a nice ambiance to what was otherwise a really nice day.

May 9, 2009


May 9, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
Ah the LA BBQ Fest. Not only was the food off the hook, there were ample opportunities to get good photos of the pitmasters doing their work. I chose this one because it was my second favorite. My favorite is a place out here called Baby Blues BBQ (http://www.babybluesvenice.com/). This place is in Kansas City, which arguably has among the best BBQ joints in the country. This was from LC's BBQ (http://www.lcsbar-b-que.nv.switchboard.com/). They had St. Louis ribs and smoked beans. The beans were the bomb!!

Monday, May 11, 2009

May 8, 2009


May 8, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
Back to the water theme. I decided to take this shot of my water bottle. It is made and sold by Kor Water (http://www.korwater.com/) I actually like the fact that they try to be environmentally friendly while providing a functional, useful, and attractive product. I have actually received a number of complements at conferences when attendees see this bottle.

May 7, 2009


May 7, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
Ok so this is not a picture of water. I am actually very close to the beach, but could not safely get a photo of it. So instead i got this shot of the Palm trees on a beautiful sunny afternoon in Santa Monica.

May 6, 2009


May 6, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
In keeping with my water theme for this week I took a close up shot of this fountain. I am kinda liking adding a theme to my 365 photo postings. I wonder if I can keep that up. Fountains are always such a nice and pleasant thing to listen to. What is your favorite form of water movement to listen to?

May 5, 2009


May 5, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
Yep it's that pool again. That makes it two days in a row I am hit up the pool. I actually wish I could go swimming 6 days a week. It does wonders for your fitness as well as aches and pains.

May 4, 2009


May 4, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
I decided to make this week a theme week. Therefore, all the pics from this week will be of a water theme. This being the first is of the pool that I was just swimming in.

May 2, 2009


May 2, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
Breakfast with good friends and fellow educators at the Corner Bakery Cafe yielded this photo. Choices, choices, choices

May 1, 2009


May 1, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
Working in the kitchen produced a cross between paella and risotto. This is filled with chicken and vegetables. I turned out to be quite tasty.

April 29, 2009


April 29, 2009
Originally uploaded by ChocXTC
Cake day today. I went to one of my favorite cake places and when I saw this cake I had to snap a photo.