Whew! Glad to say that my migraine has successfully vanished. All morning I felt like I should go to the gym, but when I walked into my bedroom to put on my running shorts, I fell on top of my bed and proceeded to lay underneath the covers with only one eye exposed for the next hour. The good news in all of this was that, in my caffeine induced stupor, I came up with my next book idea. Sometimes it just takes caffeine pills and a large cup of coffee to get your creative juices flowing, I’ll tell you. I was so excited about this advancement that I immediately called my mother and then hopped out of my warm cocoon and put on a face mask. Both my pores and notions of the gym quickly vanished into thin air.
Because I’m in an overly creative mood right now, and because you all make me smile, here are my favorite photographs of summer so far. Enjoy.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
July 17, 2010 at 10:34 amDon’t you just love it when ideas come to you like that?!
Kate
July 17, 2010 at 10:42 amPhotos are gorgeous ! I love’m but the caffeine pills part I do not get.
jenna
July 17, 2010 at 10:45 amBy caffeine pills I mean in the form of Excedrin Migraine
Danica
July 17, 2010 at 10:45 amThose are just beautiful Jenna! Perhaps you should do a photography book of food?
Evan Thomas
July 17, 2010 at 10:45 amBeautiful photos
Maria @ A Healthier Maria
July 17, 2010 at 10:48 amyay! That’s great that you got some writing inspiration! 🙂
& great pics! I don’t know why but that picture oh y’alls feet in Yosemite stresses me out!
Katie
July 17, 2010 at 10:50 amI think the cinnamon roll and lobster ones are two of my favorite photographs, the colors are fantastic!
Erin
July 17, 2010 at 10:50 amLove all of these photos. I’m definitely not a photographer but I like trying to get interesting shots.
Heather
July 17, 2010 at 10:50 amwoohoo for creativity!!! i just had some great creative juices flowing yesterday…feels incredible, right?! thanks so much for the pictures 🙂
Jenna
July 17, 2010 at 10:53 amGorgeous pictures!! Looks like you’ve had a great summer so far… I hope it keeps getting better! 🙂
Lauren @ Eater not a runner
July 17, 2010 at 11:07 amLove the pics 🙂 Feel better!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
July 17, 2010 at 11:21 amThose pictures are perfect – love the one of the pup. 🙂
Marina
July 17, 2010 at 11:24 amwonderful pictures!
That pic of your feet made me dizzy though! Looks scary 🙂
Courtney (Delightful Devours)
July 17, 2010 at 11:24 amWhat a great summer you have had so far! And don’t you just love when ideas just spring on you like that?
Kati
July 17, 2010 at 11:35 amBeautiful pics! Glad you’re feeling inspired :>
andrenna
July 17, 2010 at 11:46 amyour photography skills are really improving!!!! nicely done, lady. was the coffee of a his and hers? if yes, that’s adorable.
Camille
July 17, 2010 at 12:03 pmCongrats on the new idea!
Cynthia (It All Changes)
July 17, 2010 at 12:14 pmGreat photos and really speak to your summer so far.
Sometimes just laying in the covers works so well.
Diana @ frontyardfoodie
July 17, 2010 at 12:17 pmcafiene is occasionally the best thing on the earth. It not only helps migraines but REALLY helps with all the pregnancy headaches!
Annie@stronghealthyfit
July 17, 2010 at 12:18 pmLovely pictures! Glad your headache went away.
Stacey @ Tipping the (Kitchen!) Scales
July 17, 2010 at 12:22 pmLove the pics. Glad you had a moment of inspiration – how exciting!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
July 17, 2010 at 12:33 pmI seriously LOVE your pictures!! My favorites were probably the two coffee cups and then the one of you and your boyfriend’s feet. It felt very weird to write that last part, btw. haha
Sara @ myfancytuna.blogspot.com
July 17, 2010 at 12:39 pmGreat pictures! I love it when ideas pop in my head at random moments…usually the ideas I have aren’t really ideas, though. It’s kind of dumb, but I love trying to figure out other movies an actor has been in…like when I was watching Alice in Wonderland, I could not figure out where else I had seen Alice’s whacko aunt. Later than night, though, I randomly remembered that the aunt played in HP4.
Long story short, sweet victory.
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
July 17, 2010 at 12:45 pmJenna, your photos are gorgeous!!! My favourite is the dog one, but they’re all beautiful!
Jessica @ Rawtumn
July 17, 2010 at 1:02 pmGorgeous photos! Glad your migraine cleared up and you’re feeling better! <3
Susan
July 17, 2010 at 1:13 pmThe doggy with the bottom of his paw mid-air is my fav…
Michal
July 17, 2010 at 1:34 pmThe two things that drive me into insanity+creativity like nothing else: Starbucks Chai Tea Lattes and almost any black tea I brew at home. Enjoy the high!
Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly
July 17, 2010 at 1:52 pmSuch beautiful pictures…thanks for sharing!!!
Lauren
July 17, 2010 at 1:55 pmBeeeautiful pics, Jenna! The Yosemite landscape makes me miss hiking in Cali so much!! Used to go up to Tahoe all the time before moving east. Great hiking there, if you’re so inclined (Alpine Meadows all the way!).
That cinnamon roll is just tormenting me, btw. Staring at me and teasing me.
Staceyhttp://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/
July 17, 2010 at 2:14 pmGood pictures!!!!
Laura (B Foxy Fitness)
July 17, 2010 at 2:39 pmSweet, sweet, sweet–Love your photography! Sometimes, I think caffeine can cure almost anything (depression, fatigue, pms, stress, creative block…you get the point) 🙂 Hope your weekend is as flippin’ fantastic as that cinnamon roll looks!
Suzanne de Cornelia
July 17, 2010 at 2:50 pmLOVE the photos! Am in a creative mood too, writing a short story that takes sooo long, at someone’s request, while the beach calls–gorgeous day in Carmel.
Had to share this vid excellent flat bread recipe from FB friends. And also because you might be interested for future as said may do vids later.
http://www.youtube.com/user/winedinetv
Taking dancing breaks. Yes, I’m lame.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kffacxfA7G4&feature=avmsc2
The Wife of a Dairyman
July 17, 2010 at 2:59 pmWhere were you guys standing at the edge of the cliff? Scary! I love the cinnamon roll from AZ.
Charlotte
July 17, 2010 at 3:51 pmHooray for the light at the end of the ‘migraine tunnel’ AND the burst of creativity!
I, too, suffer from migraines–sometimes static (more like buzzing and numbness in my head) and painful ones. Sometimes, in addition to, or in lieu of, medication, I have a shot of espresso/double short americano or a strong cup of coffee. It often helps to ease the tension; however, if I have too much, it hurts my tummy! Sigh…balance and moderation in everything. 🙂
Exercise and Eat
July 17, 2010 at 4:28 pmGlad the caff let your creative side flow!
Chelsey
July 17, 2010 at 4:43 pmcaffeine always does the trick for me too!!! Those photos are awesome – each one speaks “summer” in its own way!
ida
July 17, 2010 at 5:29 pmCongrats on the new book idea! And the photos are great, you are really baller with the camera these days:)
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami)
July 17, 2010 at 5:50 pmPuppay Dog!!! 🙂
Laura
July 17, 2010 at 6:18 pmHow about the dog with the shoes?!!! I LOVE that picture 🙂
MMiller
July 17, 2010 at 6:36 pmSo glad you got rid of the headache! Now I’m wanting coffee! Love your pics! Love love love the his and hers coffee mugs picture! And love the feet one too, but that one is a little scary! You are certainly having a great summer! At least through your pictures! And it is only mid July! Excedrin migraine is awesome!
Anya @ Fitness & Sunshine
July 17, 2010 at 6:52 pmThe pictures are gorgeous, you’re such a good photographer and I am completely envious!
Congrats on getting what sounds like a great book idea 😉
D. Patel
July 17, 2010 at 7:05 pmSometimes a jolt or a pot of caffeine is all that is needed…Love your blog, it’s very inspiring and truly just what I need to get through the day!
I recently started a blog of my own and any advice is greatly appreciated!
Kelly
July 17, 2010 at 7:24 pmAre you going to share it once your publisher gives you the thumbs up?
jenna
July 18, 2010 at 7:06 amNope..probably keep it secret for awhile!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down)
July 18, 2010 at 4:12 amCaffeine does wonders, doesn’t it?
The pictures are all so gorgeous! I’ll bet they each hold their very own story for you too. Love it. 😀
rachael
July 18, 2010 at 4:46 amGorgeous pictures!
Brynne
July 18, 2010 at 4:59 amSO glad you’re feeling better! I bet looking at all of those great pictures of summer didn’t hurt either 🙂
Deva (Voracious Vorilee)
July 18, 2010 at 8:08 amI love the photos and love bursts of creativity like that, too! I had to buy a couple notebooks so I could record ideas as they came to me. I have two big notebooks, and one little one my mom got me last year that I carry in my purse. You never know when inspiration is going to hit!
Rachael
July 18, 2010 at 9:46 amBeautiful pics. Missing California a bit right now – Yosemite was my home away from home for a short spell.
dragonfly180
July 18, 2010 at 9:47 amawesome pics! good luck on your next book idea!
Rosey Rebecca
July 18, 2010 at 10:29 amThat dog pic made me laugh SO hard for some reason. I saved it to my comp- that’s how much I love it! In fact, I love ALL of your pictures. Thanks for sharing. Looks like you are having an excellent summer so far!
Faith @ LovelyAsCharged
July 18, 2010 at 12:13 pmCaffeine = life force 😉 Excited to hear about your new endeavor!
Cory Reese
July 18, 2010 at 1:53 pmWow – those pictures are amazing!
kelsey@snackingsquirrel.com
July 18, 2010 at 2:50 pmyou are absolutely gorgeous in that dress!!!
caffiene has magical powers, i swear <3
xoxo
Pure2raw twins
July 18, 2010 at 3:34 pmGreat photos! You have some of the best ones!!
Kelly
July 18, 2010 at 4:11 pmWell you can’t say your day wasn’t productive then, right?
Love all the photos!