v is for vista series: time to relax

Katie and I were in New Mexico for an extra day, so we convinced ourselves that we needed a pedicure. What a great time to be pampered after a long days of training and little sleep. We took the bu and walked through a few large parking lot to get these feet looking so good.

v is for vista series: bff

I spent last week in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a Public Service Orientation before starting my year of service as an Americorps*VISTA. One of the first people I met there was Dyana who QUICKLY becam my BFF. I am sure ANYONE that knows this woman would agree that she is such a good time. She's one of those people who has to grab onto the table or wall b/c she laughs so intensely. That is so energizing for me. Thanks, Dyana, for being someone with whom it is so easy to be myself around.

how's this for some dancing shoes?

In June, my old roommate Sarah got married to great guy Myles. A good number of my friends came into town for the festivities and what a great time we had! These are some of those feet (mine in blue) getting ready to get on the dance floor. My plan was to get a shot of the happy couple's feet, but alas I was having too much fun to think about the blog once the dancing started. Happy Marriage, Martin(-)Werntz family and to everyone else out there trying to make it through this world together.

i miss this lady's face...and feet.

These are the feet of my friend Cindy who I left behind in Jackson, TN. I really miss talking with her as I lay on her couch. Cindy lives in a house with her husband and a few 20 something single guys from her church. Her heart is truly a servant heart that longs for community and she always makes enough food for you to drop by unexpectantly. I know I can always count on her to have an honest conversation with me, tell me something good about myself that I didn't know, and the wear socks with her sandals.

with feet this cute, who needs zee baby booties?

My friend Holly sent in this pictures of her beautiful daughters' feet. The first is Stella's feet at 6 hours old. She gets more and more precious every day. Next is her older sister Margot's feet at 7 days. I love me some Margot and I am really sad that I won't be getting to see these little girls as often as I would like. Thanks Holly for blog-stalking me and I hope you start a blog soon!

and boom goes the fireworks

Tiffani is at it again! She says, these are "My two feet (along with Heather's and Dave's) waiting for the Huntington Beach Fireworks." I'm sure Tiff had a great time. I know it was too hot in Texas for blankets at the fireworks. The boyfriend and I watched them inside a very tall (and air conditioned)building. We got to see fireworks all over the city.

What have you been doing to pass your time this July?

summer is a time for swimming

Here's one from my old college friend, Josh. He has this really great friend that lets him crash their apartment complex pool pretty regularly and this is the view from area of relaxation. The Texas heat makes me wish I was there taking a dip, but my memories of Josh's hilarious demeanor and kind personality makes me want to be there more. Don't YOU want to be friend?

Thanks Josh, for the photo!

in order to play softball, you need feet.

My friend, Tiffani, has decided to share her feet with the world. Here is one from Softball Spring Training trip in 2006. They were going to the Ozarks, in Arkansas. This is actually one of her feet, and the foot of one of her students. :)

Tiff says, "I love taking feet photos, and often take them just for fun when I am doing random things." Check out what Tif is doing by visiting her blog, Tiff's Life Now.