Okay...so time has been slipping away from me in the past couple weeks, (funny how life goes like that...one second and it's after Thanksgiving, and next thing you know...5 days out until a New Year!) my how time flies!
Anyways, so I have a lot of new ideas for the upcoming year (if the funds are available) and hopefully a goal list that will be achieved! There has been so much going on that sometimes I wish there were 48 hours in a day! But alas, time is of the essence and time is very short...but also what you make of it!
So in preparations for the upcoming year, I have bought myself a calendar, journal, day planner (yay!!), and finished my storage thingy!!! I have my stuff organized, got my art supplies in ready, and my camera on charge! I am taking the world by storm in 2012 and nothing is gonna stop my but myself! Thank goodness I have myself in check with my goals! =) I love how a plan comes together like that! Yes, this will be an epic year for myself and my close friends and the fam-bam!
Anyways, it was nice to get back on here and jot my randomness once again! As always, thank you for reading and Happy Blogging Everyone!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Enjoying life's little moments...
Can you honestly say that you enjoy life's little moments? Yes, I tend to be "lost" in my world alot and don't happen to see every moment, but the ones I do catch...I take a moment to reflect on it. I like those moments, it can happen at any time, without warning to make you stop and pause on life.
With life being so chaotic and never ending, it is nice to have a moment like that. Today, my daughter comes home from church and starts to sing the "books of the bible" song...skipping the entire middle of the New Testament...hehe...at least she has the beginning and end downpact! So we sat an listened to the song for 1/2 hour while she tried to learn it all in one night! Twas very cute!
We also had another moment when she was introducing me to her "BFF" (mind you it was a school project against anti-bullying and she is a paper doll!) But she explained how she turned her into a girl and gave her hair and a whole identity! I have an amazing child! Yes, she is the most random child (who two seconds later wants to join cheerleading but only for one year and is going on a super weight loss program to do it...as she is munching on a piece of homemade pizza she made for dinner tonight...lol) yes I know that's not right to giggle about that, but hey...if you knew her, you would know where her story was going after that! (As she runs downstairs for ice cream, cause you have to have dessert after every meal!) She then proceeds to tell me that she doesn't want to be the top cheerleader because the outfits they use are a little "high" as she puts it and she doesn't want to show anything!
After that two minutes, she talks about bullying and how her school has the anti-bullying rule in effect...and how Assassin's Creed is a boys game and her friend Spencer who is an "A" student told her that she couldn't play that game...lol oh to be a 5th grader again!
Anyways, those were my little life moments for today! As I tell her it is bedtime, she tells me that she's glad to be going to bed because she is tired and thanks for "hanging" out with her tonight! <3 her!!
Anyways, yes this was just a random blog (I guess I am famous for those!) but I had to share my little moments with everyone! Happy Blogging everyone! Enjoy the time with your loved ones, because life stands still for no one!
With life being so chaotic and never ending, it is nice to have a moment like that. Today, my daughter comes home from church and starts to sing the "books of the bible" song...skipping the entire middle of the New Testament...hehe...at least she has the beginning and end downpact! So we sat an listened to the song for 1/2 hour while she tried to learn it all in one night! Twas very cute!
We also had another moment when she was introducing me to her "BFF" (mind you it was a school project against anti-bullying and she is a paper doll!) But she explained how she turned her into a girl and gave her hair and a whole identity! I have an amazing child! Yes, she is the most random child (who two seconds later wants to join cheerleading but only for one year and is going on a super weight loss program to do it...as she is munching on a piece of homemade pizza she made for dinner tonight...lol) yes I know that's not right to giggle about that, but hey...if you knew her, you would know where her story was going after that! (As she runs downstairs for ice cream, cause you have to have dessert after every meal!) She then proceeds to tell me that she doesn't want to be the top cheerleader because the outfits they use are a little "high" as she puts it and she doesn't want to show anything!
After that two minutes, she talks about bullying and how her school has the anti-bullying rule in effect...and how Assassin's Creed is a boys game and her friend Spencer who is an "A" student told her that she couldn't play that game...lol oh to be a 5th grader again!
Anyways, those were my little life moments for today! As I tell her it is bedtime, she tells me that she's glad to be going to bed because she is tired and thanks for "hanging" out with her tonight! <3 her!!
Anyways, yes this was just a random blog (I guess I am famous for those!) but I had to share my little moments with everyone! Happy Blogging everyone! Enjoy the time with your loved ones, because life stands still for no one!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Now that we're here...
So Far Away...I love that song!! In case you didn't know...Staind sings it! <3 them!!
Okay, in case you are not friends with me on facebook, and friend and I were thinking of our theme songs the other day for the year 2012...and it hit me (like a brick building...just saying), why not Staind???
The lyrics to this song would basically describe my feelings headed toward the new year...as they go a little something like this:
Writer: LEWIS, AARRON / MUSHOK, MICHAEL / WYSOCKI, JONATHAN / APRIL, JOHN
This is my life
Its not what it was before
All these feelings I've shared
And these are my dreams
That I'd never lived before
Somebody shake me'Cause I
I must be sleeping
Now that we're here,
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
All in the mistakes,
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
Now that we're here it's so far away
And I feel like I can face the day, and I can forgive
And I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today
These are my words
That I've never said before
I think I'm doing okay
And this is the smile
That I've never shown before
Somebody shake me 'cause I
I must be sleeping
I'm so afraid of waking
Please don't shake me
Afraid of waking
Please don't shake me
That is the attitude I now have in my life...yes, I screwed up a lot, but you know what? I am thankful for all the mistakes I have made, I have learned and it has made me a stronger person. I am not ashamed for the things I have done, (what was thinking at that time sometimes I have no idea!!) but I talk about it as a learning experience. Would I tell my parents??? If they asked me yes, and if not...they didn't need to know! *Blushes*
But anyways, I feel like a positive person heading into the new year...it's funny, maybe the mixture of magic in the air and the vibe that I am getting is making me this way, but I am giddy like a child on Christmas morning...excited to see what is in store! I am loving it and feel anxious and nervous like I drank too much coffee, but I get a grin on my face I can't erase!
Yes, this is my time to shine, and no matter what negativity I am faced with, I will prevail!!
So thank you Staind, for making my theme song for 2012! You are an inspiration and very talented! Aaron, amazing voice and I hope you get better...rest your vocal cords there buddy!!
Anyways, just wanted to share that amazing song lyrics to everyone on here! If you have made it this far, I bid you goodnight and Happy Blogging! Stay positive and everyone around you will start to feel the warmth of that light!! Goodnight fellow Bloggers!!
Okay, in case you are not friends with me on facebook, and friend and I were thinking of our theme songs the other day for the year 2012...and it hit me (like a brick building...just saying), why not Staind???
The lyrics to this song would basically describe my feelings headed toward the new year...as they go a little something like this:
Writer: LEWIS, AARRON / MUSHOK, MICHAEL / WYSOCKI, JONATHAN / APRIL, JOHN
This is my life
Its not what it was before
All these feelings I've shared
And these are my dreams
That I'd never lived before
Somebody shake me'Cause I
I must be sleeping
Now that we're here,
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
All in the mistakes,
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
Now that we're here it's so far away
And I feel like I can face the day, and I can forgive
And I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today
These are my words
That I've never said before
I think I'm doing okay
And this is the smile
That I've never shown before
Somebody shake me 'cause I
I must be sleeping
I'm so afraid of waking
Please don't shake me
Afraid of waking
Please don't shake me
That is the attitude I now have in my life...yes, I screwed up a lot, but you know what? I am thankful for all the mistakes I have made, I have learned and it has made me a stronger person. I am not ashamed for the things I have done, (what was thinking at that time sometimes I have no idea!!) but I talk about it as a learning experience. Would I tell my parents??? If they asked me yes, and if not...they didn't need to know! *Blushes*
But anyways, I feel like a positive person heading into the new year...it's funny, maybe the mixture of magic in the air and the vibe that I am getting is making me this way, but I am giddy like a child on Christmas morning...excited to see what is in store! I am loving it and feel anxious and nervous like I drank too much coffee, but I get a grin on my face I can't erase!
Yes, this is my time to shine, and no matter what negativity I am faced with, I will prevail!!
So thank you Staind, for making my theme song for 2012! You are an inspiration and very talented! Aaron, amazing voice and I hope you get better...rest your vocal cords there buddy!!
Anyways, just wanted to share that amazing song lyrics to everyone on here! If you have made it this far, I bid you goodnight and Happy Blogging! Stay positive and everyone around you will start to feel the warmth of that light!! Goodnight fellow Bloggers!!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
The most wonderful time of the year...
I love the magic in the air around Christmas time!
However, many people don't feel the same...it is a shame. I don't have much money, I barely have enough to cover my daughter's presents (Thank goodness I only have one to buy for!!) and I have bills to pay for. But you know what, I don't care. There has been a lot going on from Halloween till now, deaths, pregnancies and other life changing things, but I am still thankful I feel the magic! =)
Staying optimistic has got to be one of the "magical" moments in life! But as this year slowly trickles down, I am blessed with another fresh start...2012. It is a time for reneweled chances and not quite established goals to be on the list again! Yes, I believe this is going to be a life changing moment for me once again. Like they say, you can't relive the past, so make yourself presentable for the future. So that is what I am going to do.
I am sure I am going to make tons of mistakes (one may be the comment mentioned on my work connections website) but it needed to be addressed! I am sure going to take a lesson from each of them as well. I have things I need to improve (less television, more living!) which I am now on a good path with achieving, and more quality time (with the ones I love) that will make memories and counts!
Yes, this is the most wonderful time of the year for me. Am I sad that I can't be with my family in far away Hawaii...yes, but I am grateful I can talk to them whenever I want, and just hearing their voice makes me smile. =) Do I wish I could change these last few months or relive 2011...eh, it's whatever for me. If I knew then what I would know now, would it change me? Probably, and I feel I won't be the same...better or worse, and right now, I like me so it doesn't matter.
I have learned that 2011, it doesn't matter what anyone thinks of me, as long as I can look at myself in the mirror and say that I haven't done anyone wrong, and I can sleep without ridden guilt, then hey...it was a pretty darn good day! I have also learned that no matter what you think, or feel, it isn't going to get you where you want to go, but action does take you there!
I can say I want this, I want to do that, but if I just sit down and don't do anything to step in that direction...I will still be sitting there!
And that's all I have for my fellow bloggers! Happy Blogging Everyone and enjoy your loved ones...they are always the link to your past and the shaping of your future! Thank you for reading!!
However, many people don't feel the same...it is a shame. I don't have much money, I barely have enough to cover my daughter's presents (Thank goodness I only have one to buy for!!) and I have bills to pay for. But you know what, I don't care. There has been a lot going on from Halloween till now, deaths, pregnancies and other life changing things, but I am still thankful I feel the magic! =)
Staying optimistic has got to be one of the "magical" moments in life! But as this year slowly trickles down, I am blessed with another fresh start...2012. It is a time for reneweled chances and not quite established goals to be on the list again! Yes, I believe this is going to be a life changing moment for me once again. Like they say, you can't relive the past, so make yourself presentable for the future. So that is what I am going to do.
I am sure I am going to make tons of mistakes (one may be the comment mentioned on my work connections website) but it needed to be addressed! I am sure going to take a lesson from each of them as well. I have things I need to improve (less television, more living!) which I am now on a good path with achieving, and more quality time (with the ones I love) that will make memories and counts!
Yes, this is the most wonderful time of the year for me. Am I sad that I can't be with my family in far away Hawaii...yes, but I am grateful I can talk to them whenever I want, and just hearing their voice makes me smile. =) Do I wish I could change these last few months or relive 2011...eh, it's whatever for me. If I knew then what I would know now, would it change me? Probably, and I feel I won't be the same...better or worse, and right now, I like me so it doesn't matter.
I have learned that 2011, it doesn't matter what anyone thinks of me, as long as I can look at myself in the mirror and say that I haven't done anyone wrong, and I can sleep without ridden guilt, then hey...it was a pretty darn good day! I have also learned that no matter what you think, or feel, it isn't going to get you where you want to go, but action does take you there!
I can say I want this, I want to do that, but if I just sit down and don't do anything to step in that direction...I will still be sitting there!
And that's all I have for my fellow bloggers! Happy Blogging Everyone and enjoy your loved ones...they are always the link to your past and the shaping of your future! Thank you for reading!!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
The makings of a Yeti story!
LOL...okay, maybe not so much but wheels are burning for the inspiration! Anyways, I thought I would put that on my To-Do List as an ongoing adventure to find the perfect Yeti story...and as always a to be continued one at that!
After playing union workers today with Lisa..hehe...we managed to get the organizer in an upright position and somewhat looking empty! (Our fifteen mintue project...two hours, five cigarettes, a Tim Horton run and two sore thumbs and bleeding knuckle later) but we got it upright!! Yay US!!
We also got a few ideas going for the extra money situation everyone is in dire need for! Stay tuned for that journey! Working on still uploading the pictures from Friday night on here! My epic journey to the center of town night with the kiddies turned really cold, but worth it!
Okay, so far I have managed to squeeze in a Yeti while talking about an organizer and injuries and a kid day! Chalk that up for the records!! But anyways, I am off to dream land and work comes again tomorrow!
Happy Blogging, and hopefully this montage of ideas will be better posted and not so scattered on the next one!
After playing union workers today with Lisa..hehe...we managed to get the organizer in an upright position and somewhat looking empty! (Our fifteen mintue project...two hours, five cigarettes, a Tim Horton run and two sore thumbs and bleeding knuckle later) but we got it upright!! Yay US!!
We also got a few ideas going for the extra money situation everyone is in dire need for! Stay tuned for that journey! Working on still uploading the pictures from Friday night on here! My epic journey to the center of town night with the kiddies turned really cold, but worth it!
Okay, so far I have managed to squeeze in a Yeti while talking about an organizer and injuries and a kid day! Chalk that up for the records!! But anyways, I am off to dream land and work comes again tomorrow!
Happy Blogging, and hopefully this montage of ideas will be better posted and not so scattered on the next one!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
When it rains....
I am so glad that my six day work week is over! It would be nice to sleep in (till 6:30 at least...hopefully) and then spend the day figuring out how I'm gonna rearrange my craft room!
Staying on the positive note right now, trying to take it one day at a time...but everything that can go wrong will keep heading that way I guess!
But let's not go there for the time being, because I am focusing on a solution and not the problem(s). They say when it rains, it pours...and it's times like this when you think about that one time you were going to do something...ya know?
On a mental note, the next time I do that, I'm just gonna say screw it and do it anyways so I am prepared! Darn procrastination handicap!! LOL...anyways, I am all over the place on this blog right now because too many voices want a chance to speak but doesn't want to wait in line...so I am ending it here before I get lost in my own blog!
As always, happy blogging everyone and keep your chin up...cause looking down all the time might make you smack a tree or street sign! (Mr. Banana Man in the suit at the parade today...)
Staying on the positive note right now, trying to take it one day at a time...but everything that can go wrong will keep heading that way I guess!
But let's not go there for the time being, because I am focusing on a solution and not the problem(s). They say when it rains, it pours...and it's times like this when you think about that one time you were going to do something...ya know?
On a mental note, the next time I do that, I'm just gonna say screw it and do it anyways so I am prepared! Darn procrastination handicap!! LOL...anyways, I am all over the place on this blog right now because too many voices want a chance to speak but doesn't want to wait in line...so I am ending it here before I get lost in my own blog!
As always, happy blogging everyone and keep your chin up...cause looking down all the time might make you smack a tree or street sign! (Mr. Banana Man in the suit at the parade today...)
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Oh, the weather outside is frightful...
I neglected to blog yesterday due to unforeseen circumstances...people can't drive when the first snow hits! Plain and simple...how can a small town have that many accidents? My life partner had an accident yesterday morning and totaled his car =( but luckily not else was seriously hurt! Pray for the two people who lost their lives yesterday tragically though!
On the bright side, besides some aches and pains, he is better today! Things look some glum after an accident sometimes, lack of resources and money is a big one! But things could always be worse...and I guess I will leave it at that.
Friday will be a much better day! If you can start a day being optimistic, then nothing should ever bring you back down!! That's my saying and I'm sticking to it!! I am taking my Nikon out tomorrow and walking uptown to the annual B-town Night at the North Pole! Me and my daughter is going to go for some ideas for Christmas and some inspiration for creativity!! I'm excited! Best part of all that, is it's FREE!! So come out and enjoy the weather if you are around B-town, Ohio!!
Next on my list...setting up heat in the craft room (which I might add is clean out and somewhat ready!!) I need to get a few supplies left and we will be set to start making something on canvas and photos! Got to get ready for Logan County Fair in July!
Anyways, time is short as usual and this is getting long, so I will end for the night! Love one another for time is of the essence and before you know it, it may be too late! Thank you for reading and as always, Happy Blogging Everyone!!
On the bright side, besides some aches and pains, he is better today! Things look some glum after an accident sometimes, lack of resources and money is a big one! But things could always be worse...and I guess I will leave it at that.
Friday will be a much better day! If you can start a day being optimistic, then nothing should ever bring you back down!! That's my saying and I'm sticking to it!! I am taking my Nikon out tomorrow and walking uptown to the annual B-town Night at the North Pole! Me and my daughter is going to go for some ideas for Christmas and some inspiration for creativity!! I'm excited! Best part of all that, is it's FREE!! So come out and enjoy the weather if you are around B-town, Ohio!!
Next on my list...setting up heat in the craft room (which I might add is clean out and somewhat ready!!) I need to get a few supplies left and we will be set to start making something on canvas and photos! Got to get ready for Logan County Fair in July!
Anyways, time is short as usual and this is getting long, so I will end for the night! Love one another for time is of the essence and before you know it, it may be too late! Thank you for reading and as always, Happy Blogging Everyone!!
Monday, November 28, 2011
The journey begins with a single step...
Hehe...I love how you can captivate people with just a single catch phrase or snazzy title!
Anyways, saying is true, journeys do begin with a single step, and sometimes without a map. I do however have a charted course to some destination...which is a really good step for me!!!
So now that my very awesome like-minded friend Widow Lady aka Lisa stopped by and offered me a start up kit for painting, I now have some things to start with on that adventure with my daughter. She is trying to be an aspiring artist/clothes designer/origami bunny folding/singer/writer who just wants to dance type of person, we do have a start. This is just the type of motivation I need to get the craft room going. Right now, I have a general idea of how I want it to look like so there is some organization to that madness!
Step 1: Clean out the garage...sounds easy but where to start
Step 2: Get the storage kit to set up out there.
Step 3: Organize the storage kit to set up material, art supplies and part of the photography stuff
Step 4: Get the easel and bench out there.
Okay, so now that list is done...lol time to get to work! Once again I am setting myself up for getting myself up off my arse and moving! It is going to be epic!! I am glad that I have the motivation now! Thank you support group!
Happy Blogging everyone!
Anyways, saying is true, journeys do begin with a single step, and sometimes without a map. I do however have a charted course to some destination...which is a really good step for me!!!
So now that my very awesome like-minded friend Widow Lady aka Lisa stopped by and offered me a start up kit for painting, I now have some things to start with on that adventure with my daughter. She is trying to be an aspiring artist/clothes designer/origami bunny folding/singer/writer who just wants to dance type of person, we do have a start. This is just the type of motivation I need to get the craft room going. Right now, I have a general idea of how I want it to look like so there is some organization to that madness!
Step 1: Clean out the garage...sounds easy but where to start
Step 2: Get the storage kit to set up out there.
Step 3: Organize the storage kit to set up material, art supplies and part of the photography stuff
Step 4: Get the easel and bench out there.
Okay, so now that list is done...lol time to get to work! Once again I am setting myself up for getting myself up off my arse and moving! It is going to be epic!! I am glad that I have the motivation now! Thank you support group!
Happy Blogging everyone!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Education...lost
Okay, so my second vision of this picture is now completed! I know it may offend a few people (especially teachers) but let's face it...with so much money being put into education, how are we not in at least the top 5 in the world for education for public education (not including colleges)?
I am hoping that this is an eyeopener for parents as well, because our future depends on our children, so why not give them the best education that money can buy? I know as a parent I want my child to excel.
I think that there are programs out there that should work with public schools, (Sylvan Learning Center for one) who can help children learn. It is also up to the parents at home to help them understand their work from school. Too many parents work two jobs to make ends meet, and try to be there for their children, but grandparents or babysitters raise more of our children nowadays than parents.
I know I am nowhere near "parent of the year" but I try to be there for my daughter. I don't have the patience sometimes, but I try to make it fun for her to learn what she needs to in life. I hope somewhere in the near future they will have classes for debt management, and understanding how to live within your means that will be a requirement for graduation. These are things that children do have to deal with when they become adults, so teach them that as well.
I think I may have gone a little on the "soap box" so before my rant goes any further, I will end it here. Hope you see the vision as I did, and hopefully the rant didn't upset anyone but make them think about what your public school have to offer!
Happy Blogging Everyone!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Take it to the limit...
Sometimes, it feels good just to let it all loose, ya know!
So I have a few ideas that I am setting myself up for the upcoming new year...lots of plans!
First off, I am going to a time lapse photography on my tree outside my window. For one year, I am going to take a picture of the tree everyday and see how it looks during the year. I think that will be good.
Second, I need to make my craft room/art room going on. I already have the space, but it is combined with alot of other stuff right now. But it is big enough for my daughter to start her watercolor paintings she wants to do. It will also give me a space to do my photography and scrapbook so that I don't have it scattered everywhere.
Third, need to get outta debt! I am working on the one right now, but dang there is no stopping interest rate! Grr, school never looked more disappointing, but it is slowly going down!
Fourth, start the business I want to do, where I can get myself money and not let coporate people make money off of me!
Sounds like it is gonna be a crazy 2012!
Anyways, this is goal, and now that I put it on paper it has become a reality!
Short and sweet! Happy Blogging People!!
So I have a few ideas that I am setting myself up for the upcoming new year...lots of plans!
First off, I am going to a time lapse photography on my tree outside my window. For one year, I am going to take a picture of the tree everyday and see how it looks during the year. I think that will be good.
Second, I need to make my craft room/art room going on. I already have the space, but it is combined with alot of other stuff right now. But it is big enough for my daughter to start her watercolor paintings she wants to do. It will also give me a space to do my photography and scrapbook so that I don't have it scattered everywhere.
Third, need to get outta debt! I am working on the one right now, but dang there is no stopping interest rate! Grr, school never looked more disappointing, but it is slowly going down!
Fourth, start the business I want to do, where I can get myself money and not let coporate people make money off of me!
Sounds like it is gonna be a crazy 2012!
Anyways, this is goal, and now that I put it on paper it has become a reality!
Short and sweet! Happy Blogging People!!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
My random thoughts!
First and foremost, I would like to say I am happy my computer charger came in today! w00t!
Okay, now time for the real writing:
I would like to say this is my favorite time of season...the time from Halloween to New Years! So much happening, so little time, the magic in the air and the change in the weather. I know that holidays are tough on people, with being away from loved ones to losing loved ones and sometimes they don't feel the magic anymore.
I feel sorry for those people who lost that feeling. For me, it has always been magic...I don't know why, my dad didn't like the holidays, I hardly seen most of my close family, but still I can feel the energy in the air around that time. I guess you can say I am a child at heart, and amazed by the simple things.
I love when my daughter was younger and the amazement in her eyes were there around this time. Her dad's family didn't believe in Christmas, so her first celebrated one was in Ohio. The look of wonderment on her face...priceless!!
As far as I am concern, (it being so close to Thanksgiving and all) I am thankful for the amazing moments in life like that. I like when we both have a pajama day and goof off all day. Or when we are both so focused on our creativity that nothing can distract us (and believe that is rare because of "shiny" moments!!) or when we just hang out and do nothing but talk about clouds or leaves changing. Those moments are what being a parent is all about...the simple stuff!
I am also thankful for having a loving and caring support group with me. I am stubborn like no other and very opinionated, and they support me no matter what...(unless it's illegal of course) and also help me see the other point of view. While I may be just having a creativity block and can't think of nothing, they can come up with another idea and get me going again...it's amazing!
Anyways, I think that I will end it here for now...so thank you for reading and Happy Blogging!!
Okay, now time for the real writing:
I would like to say this is my favorite time of season...the time from Halloween to New Years! So much happening, so little time, the magic in the air and the change in the weather. I know that holidays are tough on people, with being away from loved ones to losing loved ones and sometimes they don't feel the magic anymore.
I feel sorry for those people who lost that feeling. For me, it has always been magic...I don't know why, my dad didn't like the holidays, I hardly seen most of my close family, but still I can feel the energy in the air around that time. I guess you can say I am a child at heart, and amazed by the simple things.
I love when my daughter was younger and the amazement in her eyes were there around this time. Her dad's family didn't believe in Christmas, so her first celebrated one was in Ohio. The look of wonderment on her face...priceless!!
As far as I am concern, (it being so close to Thanksgiving and all) I am thankful for the amazing moments in life like that. I like when we both have a pajama day and goof off all day. Or when we are both so focused on our creativity that nothing can distract us (and believe that is rare because of "shiny" moments!!) or when we just hang out and do nothing but talk about clouds or leaves changing. Those moments are what being a parent is all about...the simple stuff!
I am also thankful for having a loving and caring support group with me. I am stubborn like no other and very opinionated, and they support me no matter what...(unless it's illegal of course) and also help me see the other point of view. While I may be just having a creativity block and can't think of nothing, they can come up with another idea and get me going again...it's amazing!
Anyways, I think that I will end it here for now...so thank you for reading and Happy Blogging!!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
The final first draft....
This is what happened when I first took this picture. At first, when I looked at it, I wanted to make it a dark version of what I liked to call the demise of Snow White...lol
However, my daughter came into the room and talked about school and Ryan and I looked at the picture and he came up with the concept of Education...Lost.
Back in the days, students would give their teachers apples to show that their appreciation. But it seems to me, now teachers demand more and the students receive less. Now before you respond with any kind of opposition, hear me out.
Here is the latest statistics: http://broadeducation.org/about/crisis_stats.html
Now my theory on the picture is that the students are fading into the background, learning is being pushed aside because of budget cuts, increased raises and reduced funds. That may sound like an oxymoron to most people, but I believe that the students are fading into the background. I don't blame the teachers, everyone has a blame in this. The superintendent has the authority to increase or decrease education, the teachers are responsible for teaching the curriculum for the students to pass/fail the OAA. The parents are responsible for making sure the child reads/understands their homework and make sure they do it correctly.
We are still basing our school system on a 1700s theory, where children are let out for the summer to help with farming. That doesn't really apply anymore and for most states, they improvised the year round schooling, so that students don't forget about what they learned during the summer months.
I could go on and on about it all, but I wanna hear your thoughts on this as well. Did you see that when you first saw the picture as well? How do you think it will make a bigger impact? What do you like/not like about it? How can the picture be improved?
I would like to say that the picture in the apple (if you look at it straight on, you can see a picture of a sad little girl) was not supposed to be the primary, more the resemblance of the fading in the background...anyways, would love to hear your thoughts/suggestions!
Thank you and like always, happy blogging!
Step 3 of work in progress...
Okay, so this isn't exactly what I was thinking of...but it is still coming along nicely! At least I think it is and with a few tweakings left to do and some added effects, I think it will look NICE!!Hopefully you can see the image right now within the image...
When the sun goes down...
Okay...so not exactly the best of days, but let's face it...you can't always go uphill without eventually going down again.
Let's begin with insurance:
First off, I would like to say insurance is a farce! They shouldn't force to you buy something that isn't even worth it. The government should go back to where companies compete for better insurance for better workers. That way you can buy something that you actually like.
Secondly, I can't even afford the insurance that my company provides, which covers me getting hit by a pink elephant on the second Tuesday of the week, and pretty much nothing else. But it takes 1/3 of my paycheck to cover that. I better start looking for pink elephants and create a second Tuesday of the week.
Moving on to better things, I am home safe and sound after a little fiasco at work. Lol, nothing like a fire drill right before you clock out that forces you out of the building for a roll call. That was fun!
Now on to the reason why I started the journal:
So everyone following this knows about my apple project, which is coming along nicely has taken a turn. Now I am going all about symbolism with it that may make a bigger impact than my original plan, (which I still may do because I think it would look cool!) and may be used in the future for other options...hrm, thinking out loud and multipurposing! How awesome is that???
However, I need a suitable test subject that can pull off the look I need for my vision to be complete, so wish me luck!
As always, thanks for reading and happy blogging people!
Let's begin with insurance:
First off, I would like to say insurance is a farce! They shouldn't force to you buy something that isn't even worth it. The government should go back to where companies compete for better insurance for better workers. That way you can buy something that you actually like.
Secondly, I can't even afford the insurance that my company provides, which covers me getting hit by a pink elephant on the second Tuesday of the week, and pretty much nothing else. But it takes 1/3 of my paycheck to cover that. I better start looking for pink elephants and create a second Tuesday of the week.
Moving on to better things, I am home safe and sound after a little fiasco at work. Lol, nothing like a fire drill right before you clock out that forces you out of the building for a roll call. That was fun!
Now on to the reason why I started the journal:
So everyone following this knows about my apple project, which is coming along nicely has taken a turn. Now I am going all about symbolism with it that may make a bigger impact than my original plan, (which I still may do because I think it would look cool!) and may be used in the future for other options...hrm, thinking out loud and multipurposing! How awesome is that???
However, I need a suitable test subject that can pull off the look I need for my vision to be complete, so wish me luck!
As always, thanks for reading and happy blogging people!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Aloha Ke Akua!
As the Hawaiian saying goes, "Aloha Ke Akua!" For the English version, "God is Love!" No, this is not going to be a bible-slinging, repent or pay type of thing...just my version of the saying I love.
Today, looking at the sunrise made me think of the small things that never go noticed. I take it for granted that the weather is nice for sleeping, the sun looks awesome in the sky, especially in the morning and evenings and the way my daughter gives me a hug for no particular reason.
Hearing a sermon yesterday reminded me of that too, that no matter what, Jesus is always there! Sometimes when you least expect him to be there, you know (by faith) he is. There is always a sign that he is, from the unexpected good weather, to just having a close friend that knows what to say, or having the eternal hug you can feel when no one is there. That warm feeling when you are sad that makes you smile through all your pain and heartache is the reason I know he is always there with unconditional love.
For most people who know me, unconditional love is something I struggle with myself. I have the excuse that I don't know how, which probably a deeper meaning of "I don't wanna get hurt so if I don't show that, I won't." But I know that I miss out on alot of things when I don't accept if fully either. The saying goes, "Love thy neighbor as you love yourself" but if you don't love yourself that much, does that mean you don't have to love your neighbor as much either?
It's funny how you can look at it that way as well. But I am constantly learning the concept of unconditional love, from a very supporting group of friends, to my own daughter...each one has taught me something along the way. I can see love from their eyes, and it's beautiful. Don't ever let something that pure slip by...embrace it fully! That is what I get from that message. As the warm feeling makes me smile again, I know that is what I wanted to say today, here in this journal of random thoughts I have! =)
Anyways, just thought I would post that cause it just felt right! Happy Blogging People!
Today, looking at the sunrise made me think of the small things that never go noticed. I take it for granted that the weather is nice for sleeping, the sun looks awesome in the sky, especially in the morning and evenings and the way my daughter gives me a hug for no particular reason.
Hearing a sermon yesterday reminded me of that too, that no matter what, Jesus is always there! Sometimes when you least expect him to be there, you know (by faith) he is. There is always a sign that he is, from the unexpected good weather, to just having a close friend that knows what to say, or having the eternal hug you can feel when no one is there. That warm feeling when you are sad that makes you smile through all your pain and heartache is the reason I know he is always there with unconditional love.
For most people who know me, unconditional love is something I struggle with myself. I have the excuse that I don't know how, which probably a deeper meaning of "I don't wanna get hurt so if I don't show that, I won't." But I know that I miss out on alot of things when I don't accept if fully either. The saying goes, "Love thy neighbor as you love yourself" but if you don't love yourself that much, does that mean you don't have to love your neighbor as much either?
It's funny how you can look at it that way as well. But I am constantly learning the concept of unconditional love, from a very supporting group of friends, to my own daughter...each one has taught me something along the way. I can see love from their eyes, and it's beautiful. Don't ever let something that pure slip by...embrace it fully! That is what I get from that message. As the warm feeling makes me smile again, I know that is what I wanted to say today, here in this journal of random thoughts I have! =)
Anyways, just thought I would post that cause it just felt right! Happy Blogging People!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
My work in progress...
Okay, so I am still fine-tuning this nasty little program...CS5 is amazing!
So this is the picture I started off with, and after a little layering and some minor editing...it looks like this:
Still touching up and trying to figure out more stuff to do with it so the image in my head can come to life via picture!!But for now, this is just a sample!
What If...
Those are always great words to begin a journey...what if? Somehow, somewhere in my life, it has become a what if...from what if I did this, or what if that turned out differently. You begin to rethink all that you have done. Could you have done more? Less? Yet somehow your choice always remains the same...your choice. But during this past week, I have come to reflect on a few things:
1. Life is too short to take for granted.
Yes it's true everyone says that, but having two different people that their lives were cut short puts things in a new perspective. You start thinking about what you want to accomplish in your life, from the mediocore to the more "bucket list" goals. There is always the excuse; "I never have time" or the great "I don't have money" to use, but doesn't that come with regret?
2. Criticism is just another way to boost your self-confidence.
Of course there are people out there who would love to condemn you for your work, or how you can do something differently. Yet, people are so quick with negativity that they don't see the undertone of it all, that you can use that to make yourself more efficient at what you are doing. So yes, that line in the middle of a picture may be "distracting" doesn't mean you should stop what you love doing. It just means next time, make sure you don't have distractions to what you want the world to see. Lesson learned and move on. There are critics everywhere, ranging from your friends to professionals who see it as constructive criticism, learn how to deal with it in stride. Ask questions, gain advice and use it to your advantage.
3. Have a support group.
Who doesn't love support groups? When you are down and out, someone is there to lift you up. Don't ever take that for granted. Sometimes it is tough love, other times it's a hand in your time or mourning. Some people react to grief differently, so make sure you are there for them. Other times, happiness is always best when shared with friends! The best times is when you can laugh and have your closest friends around you to share that experience...even if it means you were on the recieving end of the joke...at least there is a memory involved with it to share later down the road. "Remember that one time..." always brings a laugh or a tear, but it's a memory to share with people who were there. Nothing is worse than having a memory and not being able to share it with anyone who would find it as amusing because they weren't there.
Okay, so this is my teachings that I learned during the past month or should I say, the past two weeks. Hopefully this helps anyone else who stumbles across this page!
Btw...I will posting some of my work on here in the near future so stay tuned!
1. Life is too short to take for granted.
Yes it's true everyone says that, but having two different people that their lives were cut short puts things in a new perspective. You start thinking about what you want to accomplish in your life, from the mediocore to the more "bucket list" goals. There is always the excuse; "I never have time" or the great "I don't have money" to use, but doesn't that come with regret?
2. Criticism is just another way to boost your self-confidence.
Of course there are people out there who would love to condemn you for your work, or how you can do something differently. Yet, people are so quick with negativity that they don't see the undertone of it all, that you can use that to make yourself more efficient at what you are doing. So yes, that line in the middle of a picture may be "distracting" doesn't mean you should stop what you love doing. It just means next time, make sure you don't have distractions to what you want the world to see. Lesson learned and move on. There are critics everywhere, ranging from your friends to professionals who see it as constructive criticism, learn how to deal with it in stride. Ask questions, gain advice and use it to your advantage.
3. Have a support group.
Who doesn't love support groups? When you are down and out, someone is there to lift you up. Don't ever take that for granted. Sometimes it is tough love, other times it's a hand in your time or mourning. Some people react to grief differently, so make sure you are there for them. Other times, happiness is always best when shared with friends! The best times is when you can laugh and have your closest friends around you to share that experience...even if it means you were on the recieving end of the joke...at least there is a memory involved with it to share later down the road. "Remember that one time..." always brings a laugh or a tear, but it's a memory to share with people who were there. Nothing is worse than having a memory and not being able to share it with anyone who would find it as amusing because they weren't there.
Okay, so this is my teachings that I learned during the past month or should I say, the past two weeks. Hopefully this helps anyone else who stumbles across this page!
Btw...I will posting some of my work on here in the near future so stay tuned!
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