Spring Awakening

56 thoughts on “Spring Awakening”

1. Oneika the Traveller March 30, 2011 at 8:34 am

   Wow! Looks like you are a pro with the camera already!!!!

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   1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 30, 2011 at 9:23 am

      Awww thank you so much lovely!

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2. Lindsey March 30, 2011 at 8:38 am

   Beautiful sentiment, GORGEOUS photos! What does a girl have to do to be GIFTED a Canon 30D? Me and my Canon Rebel do some pretty good work but you make me want to upgrade like nobody’s business!

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   1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 30, 2011 at 9:23 am

      I will be thanking this person for a looooong time! Best gift ever!!! I love your pics, you so don’t need to upgrade darling.

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   2. Erin April 3, 2011 at 5:17 pm

      WOW!!!!!!!!!!

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      1. Andi Perullo Post authorApril 3, 2011 at 5:30 pm

         THANK YOU!

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3. Skott and Shawna March 30, 2011 at 9:33 am

   Generously gifted a camera??? Wow – sweet deal…congrats!

   These are beautiful pics Andi – thanks for sharing!

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   1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 30, 2011 at 12:26 pm

      Yeah, I’m STILL in shock. Will be for a while I think!!! Thanks for your kind words re: the pics, I’m really touched!

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4. Bess March 30, 2011 at 9:51 am

   Lovely photos! My favorite is the one with the blossoms wrapping around the bark.

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   1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 30, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks a million!!! I really like that shot too. 🙂

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5. Brynn March 30, 2011 at 11:31 am

   I love these!! I actually got a sakura tattoo to commemorate my time in Japan, back in 2001. Lovely!

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   1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 30, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      Oh wow, I would LOVE to see a pic of your tattoo, what a gorgeous tattoo that would be!!!

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      1. Karen April 3, 2011 at 5:33 pm

         Fantastic pics!!!

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         1. Andi Perullo Post authorApril 3, 2011 at 5:51 pm

            Thanks! 🙂

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6. Jayne March 30, 2011 at 11:46 am

   Great pics and the blossom is the perfect colour for your site 🙂

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   1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 30, 2011 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks sooo much and I totally agree about the color being perfect for my site! 🙂

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7. monica March 30, 2011 at 12:37 pm

   Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! I’ve recently bought a DSLR camera too and find the beautiful cherry blossom thats around is a massive inspiration for getting snappy happy!

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   1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 30, 2011 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks thanks thanks haha!!! What camera did you buy? I think it’s probably nearly impossible to take a bad pic of cherry blossoms, don’t you think?

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8. Ceri March 30, 2011 at 1:12 pm

   Andi, you’re a natural with that camera and what a beautiful tribute to make to the people of Japan. <3

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   1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 30, 2011 at 2:15 pm

      Awww, thank you, that is such an awesome compliment to receive! It’s gonna take me a while to figure everything out, but at least I figured out the macro mode haha. <3

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9. Christy @ Technosyncratic March 30, 2011 at 1:31 pm

   These are beautiful photos – the colors are so rich and vibrant!

   Have fun playing with your new DSLR! When we got ours it was like a whole new world opened up. 🙂

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   1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 30, 2011 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks!!!!!!!! I love the way they came out. I can’t put the camera down and now it’s like the world is one giant lens, I see photo ops everywhere!

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10. Leslie (Downtown Traveler) March 30, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Beautiful photos! Thanks for supporting Japan 🙂

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 30, 2011 at 9:29 pm

       Thanks love and how could I not?

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11. Dave and Deb March 31, 2011 at 12:55 am

    Beautiful photos. Looks like you have bonded well with the new 30D:) Wonderful dedication as well.

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 31, 2011 at 7:37 am

       Thanks so much you two! I’ve definitely formed a strong bond with my 30D. I don’t want to go anywhere without it now haha. XOXO

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12. Roxanne March 31, 2011 at 7:07 am

    Dearest Andi,

    Cherry blossoms remind me of my first “adult” year. I had graduated from college and had moved to Washington, DC. Cherry blossoms are so cherished that meteorologists and gardeners predict the exact time the trees will bloom so that throngs of tourists and DC residents can behold their beauty.

    Your photos have awakened beloved memories and have filled my day with beauty. I am so excited you were gifted that camera and cannot wait to see the beautiful adventures on which it will undoubtedly escort you. Until then, thank you for the stunning floral trip!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 31, 2011 at 7:35 am

       Dearest Roxanne!

       Haha, I don’t think I’ve ever had a comment before that started off that formally, I love it!!! I’m so happy that my post was able to remind you of such a beautiful time in your life. It’s great when that happens and unexpectedly. I’ve visited the cherry blossoms in DC before and they were breathtaking; a sea of pink everywhere! Thanks from the bottom of my heart for your sweet words. My first trip with my new toy will be to Miami and Key Largo next week. My heart is already beating faster in anticipation of all of the photos I will be taking!!!

       Big hugs,
       Andi

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13. Lauren March 31, 2011 at 9:19 am

    So pretty!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 31, 2011 at 9:24 am

       Thanks!!!

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14. Jen Laceda March 31, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    Woweee, cherry blossoms!! Too bad we don’t have much of them here in Toronto. And a Canon 30D!! Woot-woot! Holler! Hoping to see more beautiful photos here to match all your beautiful adventures!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 31, 2011 at 12:53 pm

       Awww that’s a shame that your city is not blessed with the cherry blossoms! I guess that just means you need to always travel in April. Thanks so much for your sweet words and enthusiasm!!! 🙂

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15. Kyle March 31, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    Gorgeous, gorgeous GORGEOUS! I cannot wait to see the photos of your travels that you take with this lovely gift!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 31, 2011 at 9:24 pm

       OMG, I literally have tears in my eyes from this comment. Coming from YOU this means the freaking world. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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       1. sandra April 3, 2011 at 5:43 pm

          Wow, awesome blog post!

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          1. Andi Perullo Post authorApril 3, 2011 at 5:50 pm

             Thanks!

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16. Randy March 31, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    Beautiful shots! These give me hope that spring is right around the corner for the northeast, despite the looming snow storm that is suppose to hit after midnight.

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 31, 2011 at 11:06 pm

       Thank you! I heard about the storm that’s about to hit, what a shame. April should be the beginning of spring for everyone!!!

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17. Maria Lopez March 31, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    You are a natural! Soon you will be selling your pics!!!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 31, 2011 at 11:04 pm

       Wow, what a compliment, thank you!!!

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18. Kirsten Alana March 31, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    Very pretty bonita!!!!!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 31, 2011 at 11:02 pm

       Muchas gracias linda!!! 🙂

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19. Krista March 31, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    HOORAY! HOORAY! I’m SO excited for you and your new camera, Andi. 🙂 What fun you shall have with it. Absolutely love these pictures. They’re cheering me no end as I rest tonight. 🙂

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorMarch 31, 2011 at 11:08 pm

       I can guarantee that I will have lots and lots and lots of fun with this camera! I’m so touched that you loved the photos. I really love them too! XOXO

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20. Teresa March 31, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Wow, you are a freaking genius with the camera!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorApril 1, 2011 at 8:20 am

       I’m blushing, thank you!

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21. Lisa April 1, 2011 at 7:44 am

    I am in love with these pics!!!

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorApril 1, 2011 at 7:58 am

       Thank you!!! 🙂

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22. bethany April 2, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    Very pretty Andi. The pink is so vibrant and beautiful. 🙂

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorApril 2, 2011 at 4:04 pm

       Thank you so much! 🙂

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23. Sarah Wu April 3, 2011 at 4:52 am

    These are beautiful blossom shots girl. Which new camera did you brought?

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorApril 3, 2011 at 8:40 am

       I didn’t buy it, did you see in the 1st sentence I said that it was a gift and I received the Canon 30D 🙂

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       1. Sarah Wu April 3, 2011 at 10:56 pm

          opps lol sorry. it’s an awesome camera.

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       2. Sarah Wu April 3, 2011 at 10:56 pm

          ops lol sorry. it’s an awesome camera.

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24. Katherina April 6, 2011 at 6:33 am

    Amazing pictures. I think pink is my color this year….

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    1. Andi Perullo Post authorApril 6, 2011 at 1:29 pm

       Pink is ALWAYS my color haha!!! Thanks love. 🙂

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