Okay I am at work listening to Kool & the Gang - Ladies Night. I just took video of one of our veterinarians giving a bath treatment to 2 kittens with ring worm. Unfortunately the files are too large and I haven't found a way to download them and/or get them to the Veterinarian who needs them for her blog :(. They are beautiful kittens. I am laughing at my self in the chain of events because at first I was all uptight about taking the video of the kittens because this is not my forte (video I mean). Meanwhile after thinking about it I was excited to see the kittens and the process and thought wow how many people get to do this during their work day? and now I am just annoyed that I don't know how to work around the technical difficulties. Ah finally figured out a way around it with some help from a gadget guru ; ) Both elevators aren't working at my job so I was going to go run an errand & go to Home Dept but I am thinking maybe not to go because if the elevator is still not working when i get back then I'd have to walk up 6 double flights of stairs and will probably pass out although I have not been doing my zumba so that would prob serve me right LOL.
So I was wondering if I should sign up to do freelance work illustrating as a side job for some extra income. I would love to do this kind of work but am concerned if my work is on par for it and whether I will be able to follow through or not. I think I would love to have an occasional illustration job here and there. I found out through some friends who are still very active in doing their art I just would want make sure I can follow through and that I am not just taking on extra expense without making profit and/or being able to make the time commitment. Well something to think about but it could be rewarding work in that it would get me doing my passion of creating art again and yet also making some extra cash in the process.
Thinking about my toddler's upcoming birthday and debating if I should do something like have art farm come w/ exotic animals and rent out the community room in my building. The other kids I would invite are all older than her. I also have to think of the expense and if it makes sense.
I am looking forward to seeing my friend Lisa and her family this weekend and going to a friend's opening gallery reception for a photography exhibit: http://rivaa.com/event/quality-light
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
OK so here it goes another Monday. I am tired. I didn't do great eating wise or exercise wise this weekend but here's to trying to get back on track. Anyway just wanted to share some things that caught my attention and were of interest and hope you enjoy them as well...
A friend from college, Mike Dubish, posted a link on facebook to this article about grains of sand which caught my interest. It just made me think are we all like grains of sand? Seen one way to the naked eye or passerby, perhaps often overlooked but when looked at more closely or magnified "delicate, colourful structures each as unique as a snow flake"? Check out the link, these grains of sand are from all around the world and beautiful. http://www.blogger.com/goog_2068711109
Some other things on my mind are some of my favorite flowers and/or plants which some people may not find pretty but I find extremely beautiful. Protea are some of my favorite blooms and can be seen at the following links: http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/king_protea.htm, or http://californiaprotea.org/. Protea are native to South Africa and Australia.
In addition I love pitcher plants and have a drawing I did of some a while back (see to the left)
I found an interesting article about some research being done on these pitcher plants: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090804081545.htm
In addition there are the heliconia, which I also did a drawing of (see to the right)
Then to get back to the exotic or carnivorous plants, is the raflessia which gives off the scent of rotting flesh to attract it's prey. It looks like something from a sci-fi movie. Check it out (below left).
This picture of the rafflesia plant was taken from an Interesting site: http://www.familyadventuretravelworks.com/borneo%E2%80%99s-giant-plant-%E2%80%93-the-rafflesia
Nature and Art
A friend from college, Mike Dubish, posted a link on facebook to this article about grains of sand which caught my interest. It just made me think are we all like grains of sand? Seen one way to the naked eye or passerby, perhaps often overlooked but when looked at more closely or magnified "delicate, colourful structures each as unique as a snow flake"? Check out the link, these grains of sand are from all around the world and beautiful. http://www.blogger.com/goog_2068711109
Some other things on my mind are some of my favorite flowers and/or plants which some people may not find pretty but I find extremely beautiful. Protea are some of my favorite blooms and can be seen at the following links: http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/king_protea.htm, or http://californiaprotea.org/. Protea are native to South Africa and Australia.
I found an interesting article about some research being done on these pitcher plants: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090804081545.htm
In addition there are the heliconia, which I also did a drawing of (see to the right) Then to get back to the exotic or carnivorous plants, is the raflessia which gives off the scent of rotting flesh to attract it's prey. It looks like something from a sci-fi movie. Check it out (below left).
This picture of the rafflesia plant was taken from an Interesting site: http://www.familyadventuretravelworks.com/borneo%E2%80%99s-giant-plant-%E2%80%93-the-rafflesia
Mike Dubisch and his wife Carolyn attended School of Visual Arts when I went and are currently working on a comic which has been "nominated for "Best Comic" at ThisIsHorror.com- Suitable for all ages, full color graphic novel- fully funded project your purchase is guaranteed to go through. You can support them by donating at:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/837620246/the-people-that-melt-in-the-rain-graphic-novel
(above image a pencil drawing page from The People That Melt in the Rain by Dubisch)
Sunday, January 1, 2012
20 Things I am Grateful For and More
Happy New Year!
I recently read a post from Joyce Meyer Ministries on facebook saying before asking God for something think of 20 things you are grateful for...I have decided this would be a good way to start my blog and the new year.
20 Things I am Grateful For:
1. My daughter
2. My husband (although this can very from moment to moment LOL)
3. My family
4. My health
5. My job
6. God
7. Nature
8. Art
9. Friends
10. Learning New Things
11. My dog
12. Joyce Meyer Ministries
13. Dr. Wayne Dyer
14. Music
15. Second, third and fourth chances
16. Zumba
17. Swimming
18. Hugs
19. Love
20. Laughter
Dr. Wayne Dyer wrote: "Forget about those New Year's resolutions in which you decide on the first day of January how you will be conducting your life for the next twelve months. Instead, set up day-to-day goals for yourself, and then resolve to begin living with present moment awareness for the rest of your life. When you get good at living your present moments one day at a time you'll see yourself changing..."
My friend Lisa just started a blog yesterday. Check out her blog at: www.lisal2012.blogspot.com. In addition she makes some great cake pops - check them out at: www.goodiebites.com I was inspired by her. I attempted to start a blog 2 years ago but my husband told me I had to write about something people were interested in and that I knew enough about. I agreed he was right and didn't pursue it any further. However I often have given into the defeatest attitude and have found this way of living has not served me well thus far. So after my friend Lisa started her blog yesterday I decided why can't I write a blog as well? and that I no longer want to give up before I even really give it a shot.
I have a number of talented and creative friends who's work I would like to share as well as things that come up just in living life and being a mom.
I have recently been looking for educational materials for my daughter and found a series of DVDs by First Impressions and small fry for children ages 1-5 years. Subjects include, letters, numbers, shapes, sounds, and animals. What I like about these DVDs are the educational activties and that there are multiple choice questions where your child can select an answer and it's interactive. "Baby's first impressions and small fry have received over 30 awards from national organizations that recognize the very best in children's education and entertainment. Some of these include: USA Today, Coalition for Quality Children's Media - Approved By Kids First!, Child Magazine - best video of the year, Parenting magazine voted #1, and more."
I have a friend who has been making some wonderful designs. Check her designs out facebook - Nelesc Designs. I admire her work as being a designer is something else I started to pursue and gave up on. I was working on designing dog clothing and accessories and furniture and kind of let it go by the way side.
Also I'd like to share my husband's photography web site: www.yahyiaphotography.com I am very proud of his work and eagerly await him sharing some of his most recent work from his trip to Yemen.
I recently read a post from Joyce Meyer Ministries on facebook saying before asking God for something think of 20 things you are grateful for...I have decided this would be a good way to start my blog and the new year.
20 Things I am Grateful For:
1. My daughter
2. My husband (although this can very from moment to moment LOL)
3. My family
4. My health
5. My job
6. God
7. Nature
8. Art
9. Friends
10. Learning New Things
11. My dog
12. Joyce Meyer Ministries
13. Dr. Wayne Dyer
14. Music
15. Second, third and fourth chances
16. Zumba
17. Swimming
18. Hugs
19. Love
20. Laughter
Dr. Wayne Dyer wrote: "Forget about those New Year's resolutions in which you decide on the first day of January how you will be conducting your life for the next twelve months. Instead, set up day-to-day goals for yourself, and then resolve to begin living with present moment awareness for the rest of your life. When you get good at living your present moments one day at a time you'll see yourself changing..."
My friend Lisa just started a blog yesterday. Check out her blog at: www.lisal2012.blogspot.com. In addition she makes some great cake pops - check them out at: www.goodiebites.com I was inspired by her. I attempted to start a blog 2 years ago but my husband told me I had to write about something people were interested in and that I knew enough about. I agreed he was right and didn't pursue it any further. However I often have given into the defeatest attitude and have found this way of living has not served me well thus far. So after my friend Lisa started her blog yesterday I decided why can't I write a blog as well? and that I no longer want to give up before I even really give it a shot.
I have a number of talented and creative friends who's work I would like to share as well as things that come up just in living life and being a mom.
I have recently been looking for educational materials for my daughter and found a series of DVDs by First Impressions and small fry for children ages 1-5 years. Subjects include, letters, numbers, shapes, sounds, and animals. What I like about these DVDs are the educational activties and that there are multiple choice questions where your child can select an answer and it's interactive. "Baby's first impressions and small fry have received over 30 awards from national organizations that recognize the very best in children's education and entertainment. Some of these include: USA Today, Coalition for Quality Children's Media - Approved By Kids First!, Child Magazine - best video of the year, Parenting magazine voted #1, and more."
I have a friend who has been making some wonderful designs. Check her designs out facebook - Nelesc Designs. I admire her work as being a designer is something else I started to pursue and gave up on. I was working on designing dog clothing and accessories and furniture and kind of let it go by the way side.
Also I'd like to share my husband's photography web site: www.yahyiaphotography.com I am very proud of his work and eagerly await him sharing some of his most recent work from his trip to Yemen.
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