Minnewaska State Park
Posted by Christa Watson in Travel on August 20, 2011
Hubs and I have always been fans of Mohonk Mountain House, and decided to head off one Saturday to hike out on the trails out there. This weekend we found out they actually charge you to hike trails on their property (I guess before no one cared to stop us and ask us to pay?!) They wanted $25 PER PERSON! Just to walk around for 2 hours. Yea right, we quickly pulled a U-ee and high tailed it outta there, but had to figure out what we were going to do for a few hours in New Paltz with no plans.
I got on my iphone and within seconds I found out there is a State Park with awesome views and hikes and only cost $8 per carload. We were in, if only we could find it. 20 miles later of driving around the mountain we happened upon the entrance , parked and partook in the loveliness that was Minnewaska state park for the day. So Alabanians, this place is only an hour and half south and totally worth the drive. I also recommend the Gilded Otter for beers afterwards 
I’m Sorry
Posted by Christa Watson in Random on August 1, 2011
I know and I’m sorry. I miss you guys too…
Be back soon!
I promise
XOXO,
Christa
Nude Nite Orlando
Posted by Christa Watson in Events, Photography on February 14, 2011
WARNING: Not Safe for Work – Do not Scroll down if you don’t want to see Naked/Nude People!
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend Nude Nite Orlando this year due to the fact that I no longer live in Orlando, but I can always reminisce about last year’s event. Whether it was the artwork, live performances, or just diversity of mediums, I have to say it was sincerely impressive. I went from a photography exhibit, to an artist sculpting a live model in chocolate, to a burlesque show- I mean, where can you go to find that all in one place?
Well, since I am not able to attend this year, I’ve decided to post some photos I took at the event last year….and who knows, maybe we can get a Nude Nite up in Albany one of these days?
This first photo may seem familiar, since I posted her on my 365 project. She’s still one of my favorites:
The flyers were my second favorite after the burlesque dancers. They were memorizing:
The talent and variety of exhibits was amazing, some of my favorite pieces were:
"Erotic Asphyxiation Series" on aluminum by Dixie Lee
"Swinger" in bronze steel and wood by Chris Ricardo
Attendees enjoying the exhibits
The live art exhibits were interesting:
Full back henna
Even the audience put on a show:
My favorite acts of the night were the burlesque shows. These were not only super sexy and provocative, but were oh so clever and funny as well. I really need to find a good burlesque show to go to someday soon!
Brazalian martial arts ended my evening, definitely some amazing performances!
I hope everyone enjoyed Nude Nite 2011 as much as I did last year. Here’s to being able to attend in the future!
Icicles
Posted by Christa Watson in Photography, Random on January 13, 2011
Well, I’ve obviously found my new obsession of having a real winter. I know what you’re thinking… It’s snow isn’t it? No, no, I mean the snow is cute. It certainly is beautiful when it’s falling, and I love how it sparkles in the sun. It’s also awesome to throw my cat into it on the porch, run away and close the door (what? oh come on you know I would never do such a thing)
But seriously folks, I’m OBSESSED with ice. Acually, icicles to be precise. I mean how cool are these cold clear daggers of death?! I’ve managed to annoy hubs everywhere we go by pointing out every house, building and sign that has them hanging. I’m particularly fond of the icicle twinkle lights with icicles hanging off of them. So you must know how EXCITED I was to play with this monster:
Christa Approved!
Thinking of all the dangerous things I can do with this sucker!
My Dexter pose (the "perfect" weapon)
My artistic interpretation
Fun with Animated GIFs
Posted by Christa Watson in Photography on January 2, 2011
Just a little fun with some of the pictures I took on New Years Eve:
The Finale …365/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on December 31, 2010
I’ve been thinking about the last photo of my project for over a month now. I’ve had lots of ideas as to how I could connect it back to my first photo which was a picture of me playing a hand and putting it all in. I thought I could set up another shot where I put the cards down and they spelled out 365, but then I thought, meh that’s a little too cliche for me.
After thinking about it almost everyday I came to realize that this project has transformed over the year and has turned into more of a scrapbook of my life every day. So I went to a New Years Eve party at a friend’s house and made a pact that I would have fun, take a bunch of pictures, and not worry about my last picture… and with that, I give you #365 “Happy New Year!” I hope everyone has a wonderful 2011, I can’t wait to see what it has in store for me 
Walk around …364/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on December 30, 2010
Another day, another snowy sunset. I went walking around to get out of the house and stumbled upon this view. I have to say I already miss the snow as I hear it melting away. Good thing there is over a foot so it’ll take awhile… teehee
Zenbu …363/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on December 29, 2010
This post goes out to Tim who misses his Zenbu Chinese food. Don’t worry, we enjoyed it for you
P.S. We got the General Tso
P.P.S. Don’t you just love the small Chinese food containers? I mean they are soooo cute 
Cat tails …362/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on December 28, 2010
I love to watch these fuzzy little cat tails, especially in the snow. They are everywhere, I can’t believe how wet the land is up here.
Snow Day …361/365
Posted by Christa Watson in My 365 on December 27, 2010
I knew Santa was too busy making the younger people of the world happy, that he delayed my wish of a white Christmas until the day after. LOOK! My Snow is HERE!!!
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