Thanks to HIMYM I’m fascinated with Canadians, so it is really no wonder why I think Lucy from Moonlight Gleam’s Bookshelf is the cat’s pajamas! Relatively new to book blogging, Lucy is already making waves with her awesome book blog. But reading isn’t the only thing she does for fun.
Let’s see what else Lucy is up to when she is not reading, eh?
First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Missie for having me featured on her fabulous blog!!! *HUGS!*
I am sure most of you don’t know me as I have only been book blogging since November so this is me!
Hello Everyone! I’m Lucy a.k.a. Moonlight Gleam. I’m from Montreal, Quebec in Canada and I enjoy meeting new people with common interests around the blogging scene.
When I’m not reading, although reading is my main hobby, I do devote my spare time to other hobbies as well. As some of you know, I have a passion for photography. I take black and white photographs, mainly portraits of people. The pictures you see below have been taken with a Pentax 35 mm camera and printed in a dark room by me. This took several hours if you are not aware of the process but, I loved every minute of it! Since the photographs are too large to scan, I have taken pictures of them =). Here they are:
A more recent hobby of mine is experimenting with makeup, specifically, all shades of eye shadows. Although I have a whole set of makeup brushes, I have to admit, I still don’t know what more than half of them are used for *bows head in shame*. As I am still knew at this, I don’t have much of a makeup collection as you can see below, but I hope to expand my collection really soon!
Last but not least, another one of my long-time hobbies is coin collecting! Bet you didn’t see that coming! I do not collect coins for profit; I collect old and used coins which are out of the usual and from different countries usually with little or no value. These are coins you can find in your everyday change, but with a special edition design on the face of each coin. One of my favorite collections is my U.S. quarter collection. I have nearly found all 50 States with just a few more left to go. The little list you see in between my small collection is a checkmark list of the 50 State coins I have found and those I still need to find.
Well that’s all from me! Thank you so much for taking the time to read about me and my hobbies! I look forward to meeting you all around the book blogging community!
Thank you again Missie for having me here!
Moonlight Gleam -xox-
Lucy, I was once a coin collector, too. But the venture was short lived as soon as I walked by a vending machine. *sighs*
Also, your photographs are absolutely lovely. Many ‘moons’ ago, I minored in photography in college. I still do it as a little hobbit, but am sorely out of practice. And what type of girl would I be if I didn’t love makeup brushes, though I don’t wear much makeup so I’d be no help in being able to tell you which to use and for what. LOL! Thanks for sharing today!
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Those photos are really amazing. I love black and white photographs especially. Lucy you are very talented
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Hey Lucy! It's great to know more about you. I love the photographs;they're are great!
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Hey Lucy those photos are amazing!! I love the make up stuff too. I'm the same way.
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Lucy, I love your photography! I love your hobbies over all. You should do a series of pics of people handling cash
Love Lucy – so glad she was on this this week – thanks, Missie!
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Hey Lucy,
A pentax K-1000 was what I learned on and I loved it. I do know the developing process and those pics are gorgeous.
I like to play with makeup too. Too bad we don't live closer to each other, I'm sure we could have combined our interests of makeup and photography.
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Lucy your pictures are stunning! I was a photography major in college so I remember long hours in the darkroom as well, but there's nothing cooler than seeing your pictures develop before your eyes:) I'm deplorable at doing makeup, so I envy you your interest in it:) It's probably a good thing I work from home and therefore can look like I just rolled out of bed all day and no one will know!
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Hi, you have taken some beautiful photo's. Very nice! I wish I could do that.
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I've done blk/white photography. Loved it. Your photos rock! I really like that first one. There is something about it that just speaks to me and the composition is just perfect.
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Great post Lucy and Missie.
I love you photos. They're beautiful.
Missie, I forgot how to do the Mr. Linky thing, so here's my post.
http://www.greenabsinthiabookblog.com/2011/02/when-im-not-reading.html
Hugs to you both,
Greenie
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Seriously awesome photography!
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I love Lucy! (yuk yuk yuk)
Those photographs are gorgeous! I am in awe. When I finally buy a whole house all for myself, I know how I'll be decorating.
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Missie thank you so much again for having me! I really appreciate everything! and I must say, my first attempt at coin collecting ended the same way yours did LOL! But I managed to do better the second time around! I took Photography in college but I am now studying accounting in university
@Nic, Misha, Savannah Thank you all for the lovely compliments *HUGS*!!!!
@Linds you are such a sweetheart! I will definitely consider that idea! Thank you
@Midnyte *squee!* love that camera! Come Move to Montreal! lol!
@Jenny oh how I love the developping process
I used to spend well over 40 hours a week in the darkroom at my college when I was in Photography. It was so worth it! I am still a beginner with makeup but I am learning so much as I go!
@Nina Thank you for stopping by and for the compliment!
@Melissa The first is one of my favoites! Thank you
@Greenie HUGS!!!
@Juju Thank you so much!!!*Blush*
@Logan you must definitely try taking some black and white photographs and put them up as decoration! All the hard work is worth it and you will be able to admire them all day long!
Thank you all for your lovely comments! I really appreciate all the support!!!!
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@Missie I have linked the post on my blog
Here
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Great photos!!
I think it's so great you spend all the time getting them printed out by yourself! Sounds like fun =)
l love this feature
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Great photos and it's interesting to hear you use a darkroom in this age of digital. Fun getting to know you – thanks for sharing!
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@BooksforCompany Thank you hon! It is really fun!
@Alyssa hehe I know right? It is totally worth it though, I think everyone should try it at least once
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Lucy – what cool hobbies! I used to do coin collecting when the state quarters first came out. It was fun.
I recently won a DSLR in a raffle and am trying to figure it out. Your photos look gorgeous. Someday I'd like to get decent at picture-taking.
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@Alison Thank you! I hope you managed to get more states than I have so far! All you need to know are the basics, but you must take a look at the manual or camera forums if you want to learn the more difficult things! If you need help let me know
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I love this feature on your blog. I have been reading your blog for a little while Missie and I just had to comment on this post because I found another local blogger.
Living in Montreal I am constantly surprised when I stumble upon another local. *Waves hi to Lucy*
Looking forward to reading yoru blog Lucy.
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@Cindy YAY!!! Another Montreal blogger!!! woot woot!
Nice to meet you hon! *waves back!*
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Ha! Didn't see the coin collection coming either. *grin* Love the black and white photos…gorgeous. Love finding out more about you. ((((hugs)))
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@Kimberly Thank you hon! *HUGS*!
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Lucy we are so alike it's down right scary. I collect coins to o.0
Mostly from other country though. My uncle travels a lot and he bring me money from every country he visits ^^
See you soon darling <3
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What a fun feature. My dad used to collect coins, but it was never something I really got into. I do wish I could get into photography though. Your photos are great, and I think it seems like a very interesting hobby.
-Lauren
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@Tynga You are totally my long lost twin hun! lol
. I try my best to get one of each change (ex. 1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent etc) from each country my family visits as well! *hugs*! See you soon!<3
@Lauren Thank you so much for the compliment! If you think you would like photography as a hobby you should totally go for it!
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Awesome pictures! I love black and white photos. Nice coin collection. (Missie, funny comment about the vending machine!) I used to collect stamps. I have so many. But I never put them in a book. I really should do that.
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@Julie Thank you
! I used to collect stamps as well! I stopped after a year though.. it takes a long time to properly get the stamps removed from paper if they were used (the sort I collected which were mailed around the world hehe ). You should definitely place them in a book or get a binder with some plastic sheets that you can place the stamps in 
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Missie! i'm sorry I took over the comments section on the post! haha
HUGS*!
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Hey lucy! *waves*
Great pics!! I love Make up too! =D
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I'm jealous of all that amazing makeup! I'm bloody awful at it haha
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@Larissa Hello hon!! *tackles & hugs!* hehe
Makeup has become a new addiction 
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@Melissa haha I am no expert myself lol I'm still learning as I go
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