Yes, I have seen "Twilight" the movie and have offically become a cult fan.

I read the book and have put off watching the movie, in fear mostly because Hollywood has a tendancy to distroy stories orginating from pages.

But I must say that the picture proved worth watching and keeping.

Yes, I have offically become a follower.


Say it. Say it out loud.

Go Edward!

The gremlins have attacked!

... I have lost my files.

I bought a Maxtor 700gb external hard drive to save all my favorite tv shows, movies, music and art files. This was a decision I made so I could keep my table top harddrive clean and hence run may programs at lightening speed because it's not hindered by all the memory use.

And yes feel free to tell me I'm a bone head for even thinking that was a good idea.

So, long story short. I was downloading the Disney movies [Yes, I still watch disney movies] onto my daughter's new [used] computer when she triped on the cord and knocked it over. The files continued to work so didn't think anything of it. Until I hooked up the harddrive back up with MY desktop. And it has dissapeared!

The harddrive is being recognized under Device Management, but won't under Disk Management. So my pain continues.




Just to give you an idea of my pain... I've just lost 336gb of my life. Here is a short list of missing files:


The complete Buffy, Charmed, Roswell, Angel, Witchblade, Alias & Ghostwhsiperer seasons Last 2 seasons of Smallville, Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica, Ugly Betty, iCarly and Suite Life of Zach & Cody 200+ Complete Music albums My DVD ripper/creater/converter programs 2 years of family photos and the last but certainly not least... 4 years of artwork I created ....

all. gone.




now what.

So many Adobe apps so little time.

... Hello Everyone!

So last year I asked my boss if I could branch out in the company and offer my skills to other departments. Marketing, to be specific. He gave me two thumbs up and I went directly to the nearest marketing person I could find and said, "Use me. Please!"

As soon as the word Photoshop sliped my lips I was nabed and never been let go. So a year has passed and I have learned so much from her, Amy, and thanks to her I was able to get Photoshop CS added to my laptop. And I have to say that was the best day EVER!

I have become her Photoshop Guru. And I'm very proud to say my skills have only grown since. And not to brag.. okay a little bragging... I taught myself how to use it from the first time I double cliked the PS icon.

Unfortunately, since I've been using all my creative juices at work - while still not neglecting my usual assignments.. too much - I haven't really had any left for personal art.

So. That's what I am going to try to do more of.

Until then. Enjoy my shameless stealing of stamps!


edit: crap can't use stamps either. I need some cash.

Luv Me.

OMG in 1 year I have jumped another 3,000 views! That totally rocks!



You guys totally rock!

... Hello Everyone!

I can hardly believe that it has been a year since I was really active on here. What have I been doing with myself, you may ask? Good Question.

I find it interesting that I last updated my journal after my daughters’ birthday last year as well. I guess she brings the kid in me out to light. This years’ celebration was at Chucky Cheese. My girl was fearless, tackling every game and jungle gym to be found. And when it came time to stand on the stage and proclaim her name and age, she stood proud and commanded the room.

She inspires me to be fearless.

And that’s what I should be when it comes to my art. I’ve found myself second guessing everything I put to paper or on screen. Due to my awesomeness at work – I have been taken on as an assistant to Amy a marketing guru. I do Photoshop manipulations, PowerPoint restructuring, and have even designed a couple report covers for her. She keeps telling me to take risks and really go for it. But I find myself still holding back.

I love the creative opportunities the marketing department can hold for me, but I’m afraid… to succeed. Does that make any sense?

Time for a plan:

Step one. Practice at being brave & fearless again.

Step two. Apply the new found confidence and take more risks at work.

Step three. Loose 20 lbs and take over the art world!

Step four. Become fat and lazy again. Mission accomplished.

So hugs & kisses to my Deviant friends...

And I will see later!

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Maybe I should try that .. 100 art challenge?
Maybe 25!