Our high-fives today come from behind the camera of Alex Oat, who shares details of life with us through her beautiful photographs.  Here are a few of the things that influence where she points her lens.

Five most played records
1. Joe Prudy
2. Phoenix
3. Adele
4. Killers
5. Led Zepp

Five trips you want to take
1. Ireland
2. Vail, CO
3. Oregon
4. Italy
5. Costa Rica

Five resolutions for 2009
1. Write
2. Travel
3. Run half marathon
4. Play more
5. Return people's phone calls in a more timely manner

Five books
1. Devil in a White City
2. Twilight 
3. The true story of Hansel & Gretel 
4. Six wives of Henry the VIII
5. Breaking Dawn

Five San Diego restaurants/bars
1. Beaumonts
2. Sushi Deli
3. Wine Steals
4. South Beach 
5. JV's taco shop

Five things you can't live without
1. music
2. bing & lil
3. friends & family
4. water 
5. freedom

Five compliments you've given recently
1. That was a great show
2. You are a good teacher
3. You're pretty 
4.  Sweet photo
5. You're a great good mom

Five most visited websites
1. sezio
2. wunderground
3. cnn/bbc
4. travelocity
5. craigslist

Five recent purchases
1. chai tea
2. footsie pajamas
3. a kettle & soda
4. movie tickets
5. cheese quesadilla

Five words of wisdom
1. time isn't waiting for you so don't wait for time
2. live w/ no regrets
3. don't sweat the small stuff
4. I need more wisdom
5. think before you speak