Life has a way of showing what is important. Regardless of whether or not we think something is. I worked hard for several years to build up Rita Reviews into something I could be proud of. I am thrilled to say that I am proud of what I have created but I have been a bit neglectful lately. I know that those who have followed me for a while and seen all the work that I have done will be the first to say “You deserve a break!” I am, as always, eternally grateful for you all.
I could give all the excuses in the world and while they are all true in the end I think it was more just and overwhelming need for a break. I know I want to slow down a bit, NOT stop. There are plenty of things to do to get to the place where I can slow down a bit more than I have and I have finally managed to get all of that into some order. You should see my planner– it looks like something exploded in there.
Sometime we have to readjust out lens, so to speak, in order to see things more clearly. That is what I have been doing an why I thought why not give someone a new lens to look through and enjoy!
Nikon – Coolpix L830 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera
This is an awesome camera! It is available in black or plum and the winner will get to select his or her own color. I really love the Smart photo option becuase the camera takes care of the setup for me. You may have noticed the picture of my new shoes in the My Peak Challenge post, well that picture was taken with this camera. I have the plum and LOVE it! Here are a few features:
- 16.0-megapixel, 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor: Captures high-resolution images up to 4608 x 3456 pixels.
- Scene modes: Include beach, dusk/dawn, fireworks show, food, landscape, museum, night landscape, night portrait, party/indoor, portrait, snow, sports, sunset, 3D photography and more to accommodate a range of shooting scenarios and environments.
- Burst mode: Captures up to 8 fps, so you can capture dynamic, fast-motion action in crisp detail.
- White balance modes: Include auto, cloudy, daylight, flash, fluorescent, incandescent and preset manual to help you achieve natural tones under a wide variety of lighting conditions.
- TTL (through-the-lens) auto flash: With monitor preflashes delivers efficient illumination, so you can take properly lit shots. Red-eye flash mode promotes natural-looking eyes in portraits.
Enter to Win
Enter below for your chance to win! Giveaway ENDS May 24, 2015 at 11:59 pm EST
![\\\\\\\"\\\\\\\"](\\\\\\\"https://d5nxst8fruw4z.cloudfront.net/atrk.gif?account=r2cEh1aAod000d\\\\\\\")
I need to take the time to be more grateful. I have an amazing life I never expected I could have. Not long ago I had a practice of formally being in gratitude in the morning and before I went to bed. This allowed me to be grateful many times throughout the day. I can definitely say I was a much happier and kinder person during that time. Thanks for the reminder 🙂
Ps: take some time for yourself! Your readers won’t leave.
I am older now, mostly just Hubz and me at home. In fact, right this minute it is early at my son and DIL’s home–I am waiting for my older grand-daughter to get ready for school. This “readjustment” from being the Mom has been….um…interesting. It turns out that there are so many times in life that cause us to “readjust.” I love Rita’s Reviews and have been a fan for a few years. Thank you.
I’d readjust our family lens by giving up a few things kids are involved in and prioritize the small amount of time we have with our son who will be leaving for college this fall…way too soon!
I need to readjust and be more.grateful and appreciative of the fact that I am able to be a stay at.home mom. I need to be in the moment more with my three young kids.and not rushing here to there all day.
I need to readjust and try to make some me time! Over the last six months or so I have been dealing with my daughter having surgery twice and my mother being sick. I have become the care taker of others more and more. Which is fine except I don’t have any me time. I need to readjust and let them become more independent and self reliant. It would definitely help them, myself and my family.
I need to readjust my family lens and make more time for outings and family trips. This summer we are going to have a lot more fun! 🙂
I try to regularly take a wide angle view of my life and keep in touch with all the things I have to be grateful for.
I can completely relate to where you are right now. I work full time and have two kids – one in high school and one in 5th grade. They both are involved in activities. Plus, my husband works full time and is working on his PhD. It leaves little time for me – I need to readjust my lens to create the time for me without comprising the rest. Good luck! I really love this blog and wish you the best with your readjustment!
I need to readjustment my lens and remember that people are human and when things don’t go my way it’s okay!
I need to readjust my way of thinking and try to think positive! Every day is a new day and I should be thankful for each and every one!
I’d readjust our family lens and make more time to get out and try new things, and be more adventurous. With being so busy and getting caught up in the less important things, we tend to put what is really important on hold. So i need to make more time to share moments with my family together.
I need to be thankful for what I do have in my life. Sometime is get caught up in keeping up or getting ahead that i do not stop to think about what is right in front of me.
I need to re-adjust my lens when it comes to house work. Sometimes I feel like I obsess to much about keeping the house clean when I should be letting some stuff go and spending that time with the kids instead.
I’ve been so focused on being a single mom and trying to make things work in the circumstances I am given… Sometimes I lose focus of WHY. I need to try to step back and enjoy the time I have with my three beautiful daughters before they’re grown and gone
I need to re-adjust my lens regarding my career and personal well-being. I am at a cross road in my life where I feel utterly lost. I do not have any types of short or long term goals and I am starting to feel the full weight of stress bearing down my shoulders. I need to find my true passion in life again and take it one day at a time.
I’d readjust our family lens by slowing down and not overcommitting myself or my family. I need to take some more “me” time by exercising.
I need to readjust my lens as far as work goes. I love my job, I really do-however they are re-organizing and they are making us all reapply for our jobs with the chance that some of us who have been there many years won’t be re-hired. Not fun. New management has changed things considerably and I am not sure if I will be as happy there anymore if I do indeed go back. I need to focus on what I want to do with the remainder of my life, career wise that is-and decide whether at this stage in my life do I want to try something new. (which I will probably have no choice over if not rehired!)
I work too much and need to readjust my family time so its more quality time.
I am becoming more impatient with people the older I get and I realize I need to readjust!!!!
I need to readjust to focus more on positive things and see how I can ‘edit’ the negative things or take them more in stride. My patience level has been very low lately,,,,and I don’t like who i can be at times.
I need to readjust my attitude some times.. I just take on too much at once..I have to learn to say no.
I need to readjust my focus at work! I cant seem to focus on work lately, all I can think about is what my son is doing while away at college and what is my high schooler going to decide on for college, and what is for dinner tonight.
So I don’t miss out on that perfect shot.
I need to readjust for more quality time!
I have so tried to readjust and take care of me as the doctor told me I needed to do but it is really. I take care of my disabled daughter, watch my granddaughter and take care of my elderly mother. In addition, I have been taking care of my brother’s estate since he passed away.
Amazing.that is my dream
Im trying to readjust by not being sostressed all the time and enjoying life.
I need to readjust and take more time for family.
I need to focus on being more positive! When something goes wrong, even the slightest little thing, I get down. I need to look at WHY it happened, and make sure it doesn’t happen again!
I need to readjust by not taking everything so seriously. I can’t let everything get to me.
I know to readjust my lens by not sweating the small stuff. It’s ok if there are a few dishes still in the sink when you leave to take the kids to the beach on that beautiful day! Why stress, it will all be there when you get back!