Wow! 2014
Wow! Can you believe that it’s the first day of 2014…already? Time flies when there are so many things going on in our lives. I can remember being a teenager and wanting days to pass faster so I could be an adult and reap the benefits of being one. Of course that was a teenager’s mind!
I believe that being busy all the time makes life more interesting, less boring and can make it more productive in many ways. Studying anything is always a good investment, even when you may change your mind about it, then go for a different one that will make you feel more comfortable.
It’s not a bad idea to have your career already and still pursue another venue to complement your economic assets.
Work for a living is honorable, good and necessary, that is if you want to have a normal family life and a respectable member of Society. I recommend it!
I will continue blogging and publishing posts about birds and write a bit of my everyday life. I enjoy this very much, I also appreciate my readers “likes” and comments.
Next are some freshly new photos for you:
Northern Mockingbird
Text and photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
H.J. Ruiz - Avian101 
Beautiful shots! Such a cute little bird!
Thank you very much Julie! 🙂
I have read your comments on Mr Tootlepedal’s blog and am very impressed by you photography. I plan to follow your blog now I have found it, I think that it will be very interesting.
Thank you Susan! I appreciate it! 🙂
Great post, HJ, well said. And excellent captures of the NMockingbird! I’ve missed your blog, I’ll be traveling backwards through those I missed the past month! 🙂
Thank you Donna! You’re most welcome to peruse the whole blog, by the way if you do you may get a surprise post or two! I thought of you when I wrote the first one. 🙂
Mr. Ruiz
I certainly appreciate the Like, Comment, and Following. I remember visiting your blog earlier today and being impressed with the blog itself, the photos, and your depth of knowledge about birds and birding. What really caught my eye was the alternating header photo with the seagulls(?) and their reflection in the water. One of these days I will try that alternating header too.
I’ve been doing this for a little over a month now but I am having the time of my life learning about birds, birding, photography and blogging. I wish I’d started sooner but I am semi-retired now and have some time to devote to it.
Thanks
Jim
Hi Jim, first of all you can call me H.J. Secondly, it’s never too late for learning, if you need some help please just ask me and I’ll be glad to answer your questions the best I can. Believe when I tell you that birds have added extra pages in my life that is like a book.Photography will make you feel proud of yourself. Thank you for following my blog! 🙂
Beautiful photos of the Mockingbird, H.J. Perfect way to start the new year! 🙂
Thanks Lisa! We’re having a break on the bad weather and I’m seeing my birds starting to show up. I keep my camera ready! 🙂
A very pretty Mockingbird, HJ, the deck and seeds complement this beauty so well.
You’re right, good lighting renders good shots, having golden tall grasses in the background adds a golden hue. Thanks Carmen! 🙂
What beautiful, heart-warming and calming pictures. Thak you for this lovely post!
I thank you for your kind words! 🙂
I love your blog!
Thank you so much!:)