Man, This Stuff Is Made For The MOUNTAIN GOATS!

Okay, yes. I know I promised you wedding photos, but 7000 photos takes a LOOOONNNG time to sort through and edit. And after 4 days of almost constant editing, I needed a little "Day-Cay"(Day-Vacation).

So, my mother, Emily, and I headed to the NC Mountains. And we headed out EARLY- like 7AM (again, those who do not find that early, we do not need your comments... it's EARLY!). And after a few detours we finally made it to our first stop: Grandfather Mountain and the home of the "Mile High Bridge".

Now let me just give you some background information. I am terrified of heights. Well, actually, more of a fear of falling. (AKA, I LOVE Rollercoasters, HATE Drop Zones.) So for me to come to the Mile High Bridge is a HUGE accomplishment. And I walked it. Yes. I walked across a bridge that was exactly 5,280 feet off of the ground. Did I look down? No. Did I even stop once I started walking? Not at all. I basically waited until NO ONE else was on the bridge looked straight ahead and didn't stop until there was solid earth beneath me.

Then once on the other side of the bridge you can basically climb to the top while on the EDGE of a mountain. My cousin Emily didn't think twice and foolishly just went climbing away like a little stupid monkey. I had to stop so that I could feel my legs and then I realized I could no longer see her and had to go off in search of her. So after a few TERRIFYING minutes I reach the top. However, I do not see my cousin ANYWHERE! She had climbed down to a cliff and was sitting there. (Wanted to shoot her.) (P.S. My chicken mother didn't even cross the bridge. I mean, COME ON, I DID!)

(There's Em)

(There's my mom... big chicken)

(Yup, my mom again... WAYYYY over there!)

After that we went to the Grandfather Mountain Nature Habitat. There we saw bears, deer, otters, and a cougar.

Then we travelled to Blowing Rock, which after Grandfather mountain, isn't nearly as terrifying, though still beautiful.

Then to round off our trip we trekked over to Chimney Rock. And we had to go on some CURVY roads. (One in particular was my favorite.)

 And once we got there we took the elevator to the top (THANK YOU!), we went out to the look-out point. Although after only 20 minutes there, a worker came up to us and told us that the park had lost power and we might want to go down the elevator soon so that we don't get stuck on top of the mountain. (You better believe we left right then and there.)

Only to find out that some tree a couple minutes outside town had fallen on the power lines. Thanks tree for cutting my time short.

Well, we made it safely off the mountains and I can say that I conquered a small piece of my fear- I CLIMBED A MOUNTAIN or 3!

Need a little Taste of What's to come?

Lia and Nick's Wedding was absolutely stunning!

A pondering brinde in front of stained glass.

She looked like a Princess.

Our family (that's my uncle on the left) made sure Nick knew what would happen ...

So did Lia's brothers. (Yes, those are knives. Gotta love being a little redneck.)

Expect more in the future. 

Thanks!

-KSJ

Lia/Nick Wedding

Hey Followers,

So as I have been anticipating, yesterday was my cousin Lia's wedding to her (now) husband, Nick. And let me tell you, it was GORGEOUS! No other words to describe it.

And seeing as though I took upwards of 2500 photos, it will take a little while for them to be posted!

So check back... soon-ish.

Thanks,

-KSJ

J Overload?

So, have I overloaded you yet with my posts? Well, I figured since my weekend was very photo worthy (did you see Sparkles) that it needed to be shared.

So now I have a question for you. I'm debating changing up the banner- both of them. Mostly the Logo one. Now, yes, I love my flower one, don't get me wrong, but maybe I should construct a few of them to appeal to more than just girls.

I've already done a few sketches and had a few ideas. But what do you guys think? (Sticking with the J being the drawing/comic.)

Yea? Nay?

-KSJ

My Past Weekend (Part 4)

Part 4: The Civil War Reenactment or The Day We Saw Men With Guns and Ran Towards Them Instead of Away!

Yes. Civil War Reenactment. I went to one. I have proof!

What's more southern than cornbread and apple pie? Civil War Reenactments, because as any true Southerner will tell you, "IT AIN'T OVER YET!" And for you Northeners who somehow stumbled over here, basically we're sore losers and just keep doing the war over and over until we actually win!

Well, my mother, Emily, and I went off to Huntersville on Sunday, the last of my weekend adventures. And let me tell you... it was definitely something and that something was hot. Temperature I mean. It was TERRIBLE! But back to the show.

We were told it started at 2. Okay. So we showed up at 2 and there were already like... 100 people already standing around this house behind some yellow rope. Must be waiting for the show.

We hear some "gun" shots and someone around us claims.. "Oh they're just practicing." Awesome. We haven't missed anything yet. We find some shade and continue hearing gun shots. It seems like they're practicing a lot, doesn't it?

Just then a man in uniform appears on our side of the house.

Then a few more.

Oh, Man! They've already started!


We keep hearing gunshots. IT'S ALL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HOUSE. (Where all the other people are standing, but hey we're in the shade and not moving!)

We begin seeing a few people. A little action.

But by time we see anything we hear, "Cease Fire!! Cease Fire!! The Tar Heels WIN!"
First thought: EXCUSE ME?!

Check the time. It's 2:20. Yes. 20 min War. Awesome.

So, that's it?

NO IT IS NOT! I paid money, I need more photos. So what is a girl to do?

Find every man in uniform in sight and take pictures with them. (My own personal war.)

(Seems Happy, Huh?)

(Dangerous.)

(No Chickens Were Harmed in the Making of this Blog.)

(My personal favorite.)

(I asked them what we were talking about, they said... The War. I said. Oh yeah. That was cool.)

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and if you want to have your photos taken or have questions, please email me here: ksjphoto@carolina.rr.com

-KSJ