Weather
Well, this one has been a doozey. We have been told that we would be getting harsh winds and rain, but only the winds did occur. Most of what you see happening in Texas, the tornadoes and the alike, are North of where my husband and I reside in. All mainly in the Dallas area or the panhandle of Texas. So far, we have been in the humid spell and it seems it might stay that way. Who knows!
TV/Movie Reviews
I have decided to move this portion to my other blog, my Digital Blu blog. So far, I believe I have done like 2 audio recordings and none are edited. I am only starting, but if you would like someone to be natural and real then I guess you reached the right place for that! I might make this into a more concrete hobby of sorts, once I feel more comfortable and have time to do so.
Exercising
I was part of a "competition" of sorts at work with walking. They did have prizes for 3 runner ups. I wasn't really doing it to get any of those prizes, but to motivate me into exercising again. It lasted for a good 2 1/2 or 3 months total and I wasn't a winner in any tier. Now I feel as if I should find another part of my body to work out besides my legs. I'm sure my legs still need to be toned or need more muscle, but you need to give your body or a specific part of your body that you're more focused into a break as well. I need to focus more on my stomach, but I need to find easy and effective workouts that will tone it down and build muscle. I will need to find these on my own, without any app, to help me. Apps, in my opinion, tend to remind you which in turn turns into routines and tell you to not forget your workouts or homework per se. I hate homework and I don't like things pushing me to remind me to do stuff. I will just quit if people or things tell me to do things on a daily or force me to. Slow and steady wins the race after all.
Events
I have yet to find events for June and well, with my husband accepting a new job position, we have decided to not go to A-kon. It disappoints me to this day on that news, since it was going to be a mini vacation for us and I was going to officially use my new lens with cosplayers while practicing shooting them, well those ideas are out the window. I'm not sure how long we are able to not setup or schedule a small vacation for us, due to his job, but I'm grateful that he got one. I guess now we can do events for either Saturdays or Sundays, depending on other factors of course.
Photography
I have decided to have a goal for myself. New month, new goals! I have one already in progress with my house and maintaining it organized and clean. This project is going slowly due to resources and other factors like weather. So far the weather has been in our favor and I just might work on our extra rooms this coming weekend, so we shall see. The other small goal is to photograph all my collectibles of The X-Files that I have. I always wanted to do this and its not a challenge, but a goal. Once again, I hate calling such things as challenges because if you force me to do something, I will eventually quit. For now its called a goal and the goal is to photograph one item each day and edit it as well to display in my personal Facebook page. If I decide to add it to my Digital Blu Facebook page then I will. For now, it will only be in my personal page once they are all edited! I need to dive back into product photography since that is my main focus and make it into a career, I hope. I will be needing to step up to it since my husband is wanting to make a small business and well with the items we will be selling, they need to be photographed at some point right? I don't want to dive too much into detail with that small business for now, since we don't know what to call it and we are getting all the major tools we'll be needing for it slowly. I will announce it once we are fully ready!
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Monday, June 3, 2019
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
A hyphen in life
Well, the last post on this was on May and boy did a lot of things happen since then. I'm not sure where to begin, besides reading what was on the last blog post. Summaries it is, lets begin!
June - July
I don't think anything memorable happened in June, from what I can recall. We were both just trying to eat healthy, get our or mainly Eric's portions right on a plate and just try out new things. He did loose a lot of weight
June - It seems like we had tons of rain in this month here. Most people were glad and others not. In Memorial Day, we had horrible storms to the point that in some areas there were tornadoes. We did have some warnings in our area, where our house is at, and we did go for cover. So, that is one of the experiences that I don't want to live again, but it will happen again. Our entrance to our neighborhood flooded, but at least we were safe. After that, we just tried out restaurant near our area, saw several movies we wanted to see, and I finally changed my license to a Texan one.
July - I believe at this point I already have been watching The X-Files on Netflix, but the Director or certain X-philes aka fans wanted to create an event regarding watching the whole series again, so when it was over, we started with the new season or revival. I wish I waited, but then again if you're a fan, you would start whenever and can't stop. We still tried out restaurants in the area, I got my hair and makeup trials for my wedding done (it was not an easy task), my X-Files season 10 comics ended the season, and we went to a video game convention. Also, at this point, it got fair at work for me to get an early shift.. which is what I always wanted. Finally, close to the end of the month, we finally got our engagement photos done by a good friend of mine from work.
August
At this point, we were counting down the days to our wedding. We also had our bachelor/bachelorette parties, gathered whatever else we needed for our wedding, and I also got pampered with MAC products before my party paid by a coworker friend at her second job. I had fun with who showed up to my party and Eric got tricked into the location they went to for his. It was fine by me, you only live once... (Yolo). Then finally, my family showed up a week before my wedding. I enjoyed having my family here with us and finally seeing more of Austin, especially our new house. I loved that my family enjoyed Eric's family as well, down to the little ones.
The whole family got makeovers, from hair to nails. I never gotten my nails done, at all, period cause I see it as a waste of money. Then finally, our wedding was here. Everyone who wanted to attend, showed up to state that they cared for us. Nothing really went wrong, I did not turn into a Bridezilla, and just had a great time!
We're just trying to recuperate from all this happening 2 weeks after we got married. At least we caught it on time and nothing else happened. Hopefully within the coming weeks, it hits me that we are married and well he heals as well. I think I need to write in this at least twice a month, vent and let things out more.
June - July
I don't think anything memorable happened in June, from what I can recall. We were both just trying to eat healthy, get our or mainly Eric's portions right on a plate and just try out new things. He did loose a lot of weight
June - It seems like we had tons of rain in this month here. Most people were glad and others not. In Memorial Day, we had horrible storms to the point that in some areas there were tornadoes. We did have some warnings in our area, where our house is at, and we did go for cover. So, that is one of the experiences that I don't want to live again, but it will happen again. Our entrance to our neighborhood flooded, but at least we were safe. After that, we just tried out restaurant near our area, saw several movies we wanted to see, and I finally changed my license to a Texan one.
July - I believe at this point I already have been watching The X-Files on Netflix, but the Director or certain X-philes aka fans wanted to create an event regarding watching the whole series again, so when it was over, we started with the new season or revival. I wish I waited, but then again if you're a fan, you would start whenever and can't stop. We still tried out restaurants in the area, I got my hair and makeup trials for my wedding done (it was not an easy task), my X-Files season 10 comics ended the season, and we went to a video game convention. Also, at this point, it got fair at work for me to get an early shift.. which is what I always wanted. Finally, close to the end of the month, we finally got our engagement photos done by a good friend of mine from work.
At this point, we were counting down the days to our wedding. We also had our bachelor/bachelorette parties, gathered whatever else we needed for our wedding, and I also got pampered with MAC products before my party paid by a coworker friend at her second job. I had fun with who showed up to my party and Eric got tricked into the location they went to for his. It was fine by me, you only live once... (Yolo). Then finally, my family showed up a week before my wedding. I enjoyed having my family here with us and finally seeing more of Austin, especially our new house. I loved that my family enjoyed Eric's family as well, down to the little ones.
I'm just glad everyone helped, some of my coworkers volunteered their time to set-up our venue, got a coworker to be our DJ and he was great, and I just want to thank everyone for everything.. gifts, well wishes and whoever helped with whatever. So, now I have a hyphenated name or life. Then my family left the next day and all went back to normal and got nothing to worry.
September
Thus far, married life is no different, but it hasn't hit me yet. We had a setback recently with Eric going to ER twice, but the 2nd one was the main one.. he got surgery. He got an appendicitis and needed it removed asap. If we waited another 12 hours from last Tuesday , he would've been worse. He is better now and recovered greatly.
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| Eric before surgery with HO-HO. |
Monday, October 8, 2012
Photography is the niche! (an update)
Weather
Okay, so we did hit low 50s this past weekend and boy it was not welcomed at all! We will be doing a roller coaster of weather temps this week for sure, of course according to The Weather Channel. I try not to believe them much since they did fall low on the radar certain days here in Chicago during the summer, so add or subtract a couple of degrees from what they say and that's our weather basically. 60s, low 70s and some 50s are in the forecast for this week!
Photography on the pedestal!
So as stated in my previous blog post, my sister requested me to take family and couple photos of our family before baby Ivan arrives. I enjoyed doing it so much that I woke up sore the next day, my thighs ached. You get wounds or sores in one of the greatest battles you will conquer in your life, to the point of scars.. metaphorically speaking! They ache still a bit today, but its a nice reminder that you did something good and right. And on to some examples, only a few:
We did go to the Chicago Botanic Garden, but of course the weather was crappy as hell or how hell would be if it was frozen lol! Despite the weather, we continued to take lots of photos of the place, but more of the family since it was the request and reason to go. I told them how to pose and well I did my magic on the angles and me only being the one moving during the photo shoot. I enjoyed doing it and will do it again, if anyone's interested. Keep in mind, if you need me to fly to you, you will need to pay for my ticket and then the picture packages lol! For now, I hope I get requests from the same state only and then if I get lots of requests, I just might be able to travel to you.
There are more photos up at my Digital Blu page besides this request. I did take some time away from people and shot plants, flowers, trees, statues, and even pets.. my own of course. Check out my page to look at any type of photos I have taken recently. If you like me to take a photo shoot of you, of any kind, send your info to me!! As I said, it can be you and your pet, just your pets, family, children, an object, or just you... anything, I am willing to any!! I do believe my niche in this world has been discovered... to do photography! Follow me on Instagram for quick previews of my work: Learning2fly05 is my username there!
Weapon of choice
During my time at the Botanic Garden, I noticed lots of people carrying their bundles of camera cases and lenses. I wouldn't mind owning a Canon camera or Nikon one, heck it can be on my wishlist for Christmas, but slim chance of getting one. Anyways, I see everyone with their cameras, as huge as their hands and such.. I have no problems of that sorts. Whats my weapon or camera then you say? My phone is my camera. No its not a fancy shmancy phone either, its just an HTC G2 with google phone. No longer in the market or for sale by T-Mobile, but I'm glad I own it for now. A friend of mine thought I carried a Canon like camera everywhere I go and told them, nope.. just what fits in my pocket which is my phone. After told that, that person was shocked and impressed even more with my work. Oddly enough, I just wish friends of mine who did like my Digital Blu page would "Like" my statuses and whichever photo they really like as well, but nope... they came and went and maybe even skim my work or just don't take it seriously. I take my work and yours quite seriously, so its.. a shame that I'm always overlooked. Oh well, things happen for a reason sooner or later I guess.
Operation: Halloween Costume update!
Short and sweet update, I only need one more item for my costume. I have found a watch laying around the house or dad did and showed it to me. I only need is my white vest in which I will be buying this week! Once I gather all of my "supplies", I will take a photo of them.. not me included just yet. Also the Town Hall of Terror (26 rooms) is coming together quite swell too. Hopefully I can go and well go to the prison with another group of friends or acquaintances of my sisters soon, since it seems that idea is on the table. Will there be photos? Yes, all of the above if one or both events can happen. I won't let that slip off my fingers as well, great opportunity for Fall/Halloween photos!
Okay, so we did hit low 50s this past weekend and boy it was not welcomed at all! We will be doing a roller coaster of weather temps this week for sure, of course according to The Weather Channel. I try not to believe them much since they did fall low on the radar certain days here in Chicago during the summer, so add or subtract a couple of degrees from what they say and that's our weather basically. 60s, low 70s and some 50s are in the forecast for this week!
Photography on the pedestal!
So as stated in my previous blog post, my sister requested me to take family and couple photos of our family before baby Ivan arrives. I enjoyed doing it so much that I woke up sore the next day, my thighs ached. You get wounds or sores in one of the greatest battles you will conquer in your life, to the point of scars.. metaphorically speaking! They ache still a bit today, but its a nice reminder that you did something good and right. And on to some examples, only a few:
Weapon of choice
During my time at the Botanic Garden, I noticed lots of people carrying their bundles of camera cases and lenses. I wouldn't mind owning a Canon camera or Nikon one, heck it can be on my wishlist for Christmas, but slim chance of getting one. Anyways, I see everyone with their cameras, as huge as their hands and such.. I have no problems of that sorts. Whats my weapon or camera then you say? My phone is my camera. No its not a fancy shmancy phone either, its just an HTC G2 with google phone. No longer in the market or for sale by T-Mobile, but I'm glad I own it for now. A friend of mine thought I carried a Canon like camera everywhere I go and told them, nope.. just what fits in my pocket which is my phone. After told that, that person was shocked and impressed even more with my work. Oddly enough, I just wish friends of mine who did like my Digital Blu page would "Like" my statuses and whichever photo they really like as well, but nope... they came and went and maybe even skim my work or just don't take it seriously. I take my work and yours quite seriously, so its.. a shame that I'm always overlooked. Oh well, things happen for a reason sooner or later I guess.
Operation: Halloween Costume update!
Short and sweet update, I only need one more item for my costume. I have found a watch laying around the house or dad did and showed it to me. I only need is my white vest in which I will be buying this week! Once I gather all of my "supplies", I will take a photo of them.. not me included just yet. Also the Town Hall of Terror (26 rooms) is coming together quite swell too. Hopefully I can go and well go to the prison with another group of friends or acquaintances of my sisters soon, since it seems that idea is on the table. Will there be photos? Yes, all of the above if one or both events can happen. I won't let that slip off my fingers as well, great opportunity for Fall/Halloween photos!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Not so clever title.. an update!
Weather
Well, it hasn't been so bad as we all thought it was gonna be here. But you can't jump the gun here just yet. We did hit 80 like weather today here, during the Fall season, but.. it won't last long! We will hit, according to weather channel, in the upper 50s or so in the weekend. Suck-y? Yes, it will... terribly and so we blame that on the cold front swinging by. You were never welcomed cold front, so shoo!
Baby shower surprise! Oh wait..
In general, it was a success! Most of the people my brother-in-law invited came and they were blessed with many gifts for their kid, my nephew Ivan. Sure we did have some taddle -tales with friends from both their sides, but whatever.. we continued to have a great time. I had a great opportunity to take some photo shots of them and the whole party. One is shown above was a pose I told them to do, to look at each other. At one point, he couldn't hold it in and this was the result...
I love this photo of them. I don't like all my photos to be serious professional ones either, so I'm glad I got this shot. It shows personality as a whole in the photo and it's nice to laugh and capture it once in awhile! Anyways, more glam-up photos of their baby shower can be seen at my Digital Blu Facebook Page!!
Other than their baby shower, it is Fall season and I will be trying my best to take photos of the Foliage that's merging out now. There is one particular spot with a nice tree that I enjoy now. I have been wanting to take a photo of it for quite awhile now, but due to the weather not cooperating with me...it was a no go every time. You will be able to see this particular spot and tree at my Digital Blu FB page as well. I just might print one out soon and frame it so my mom can have it at her job. Maybe someone passing by will see it and want a print of it too... hint hint! I'm proud of one photo I took in particular and I have posted it up to the right of my blog here. Other than that, more photos will be on their way soon.. with family photos by me that my sister requested and hopefully that happens soon and well more to come of many kinds!
Counting down.. possibly!
Well, its October.. Halloween is around the corner, Foliage will soon appear in most places by now, houses will be decorated.. some of them, but.. *drum roll* its almost time for baby Ivan to arrive. We are on high alert this whole month 'cause it can happen at any time basically. Sure, she's due by the end of the month, but not many mothers actually give birth on their exact due date. I just hope all goes well at the end for my sister and yes, I will be there.. even if its over night. When he's out and cleaned, there will be photos taken.. lots of them! So I guess if I go MIA or so one day or two, then you will know why. Honestly, I have been MIA or in hiding nowadays.. I just don't care much to be on my laptop a lot, as I used to. Motivation has gone down or so and well, that's all I'm gonna say.
Operation "Halloween Costume" in affect
Well this has been going swell, for the most part. Lots of improvising and "losses", but I'm almost there!
Heather costume:
-Orange shirt.. check
-[Green] Skirt.. check
-Boots.. check
-Blonde/white wig.. check
-Orange "wrist bands".. check
-White vest
-Black watch
I'm almost done, just need two more items and I'll be set for trick-o-treating and going to a Haunted Town Hall filled with 26 rooms of horror.. muwahahahaaa! There is a zombie corn maze around here and a Haunted Prison is going to have access for scares and such. I wouldn't mind doing all those, but money issues and other situations arise... so only one event can happen. I just might appear in my halloween costume to the Silent Hill: Revelation 3D showing of it.. yup being in character during the movie airing haha! We'll see how things go!
"I can't lie no more..."
I couldn't help it! I just had to share this song with everyone who reads this blog. I love the lyrics, beat, rhythm.. everything about it. Yes, I first heard it as the song for the IE commercials and then the radio, read the lyrics and I can totally relate to it.
Well, it hasn't been so bad as we all thought it was gonna be here. But you can't jump the gun here just yet. We did hit 80 like weather today here, during the Fall season, but.. it won't last long! We will hit, according to weather channel, in the upper 50s or so in the weekend. Suck-y? Yes, it will... terribly and so we blame that on the cold front swinging by. You were never welcomed cold front, so shoo!
Baby shower surprise! Oh wait..
In general, it was a success! Most of the people my brother-in-law invited came and they were blessed with many gifts for their kid, my nephew Ivan. Sure we did have some taddle -tales with friends from both their sides, but whatever.. we continued to have a great time. I had a great opportunity to take some photo shots of them and the whole party. One is shown above was a pose I told them to do, to look at each other. At one point, he couldn't hold it in and this was the result...
Other than their baby shower, it is Fall season and I will be trying my best to take photos of the Foliage that's merging out now. There is one particular spot with a nice tree that I enjoy now. I have been wanting to take a photo of it for quite awhile now, but due to the weather not cooperating with me...it was a no go every time. You will be able to see this particular spot and tree at my Digital Blu FB page as well. I just might print one out soon and frame it so my mom can have it at her job. Maybe someone passing by will see it and want a print of it too... hint hint! I'm proud of one photo I took in particular and I have posted it up to the right of my blog here. Other than that, more photos will be on their way soon.. with family photos by me that my sister requested and hopefully that happens soon and well more to come of many kinds!
Counting down.. possibly!
Well, its October.. Halloween is around the corner, Foliage will soon appear in most places by now, houses will be decorated.. some of them, but.. *drum roll* its almost time for baby Ivan to arrive. We are on high alert this whole month 'cause it can happen at any time basically. Sure, she's due by the end of the month, but not many mothers actually give birth on their exact due date. I just hope all goes well at the end for my sister and yes, I will be there.. even if its over night. When he's out and cleaned, there will be photos taken.. lots of them! So I guess if I go MIA or so one day or two, then you will know why. Honestly, I have been MIA or in hiding nowadays.. I just don't care much to be on my laptop a lot, as I used to. Motivation has gone down or so and well, that's all I'm gonna say.
Operation "Halloween Costume" in affect
Well this has been going swell, for the most part. Lots of improvising and "losses", but I'm almost there!
Heather costume:
-Orange shirt.. check
-[Green] Skirt.. check
-Boots.. check
-Blonde/white wig.. check
-Orange "wrist bands".. check
-White vest
-Black watch
I'm almost done, just need two more items and I'll be set for trick-o-treating and going to a Haunted Town Hall filled with 26 rooms of horror.. muwahahahaaa! There is a zombie corn maze around here and a Haunted Prison is going to have access for scares and such. I wouldn't mind doing all those, but money issues and other situations arise... so only one event can happen. I just might appear in my halloween costume to the Silent Hill: Revelation 3D showing of it.. yup being in character during the movie airing haha! We'll see how things go!
"I can't lie no more..."
I couldn't help it! I just had to share this song with everyone who reads this blog. I love the lyrics, beat, rhythm.. everything about it. Yes, I first heard it as the song for the IE commercials and then the radio, read the lyrics and I can totally relate to it.
"You know im not one to break promises
I dont wanna hurt you but i need to breathe
At the end of it all, youre still my best friend
But theres something inside that i need to release
Which way is right, which way is wrong,
How do i say that i need to move on
You know we're heading separate ways"
I dont wanna hurt you but i need to breathe
At the end of it all, youre still my best friend
But theres something inside that i need to release
Which way is right, which way is wrong,
How do i say that i need to move on
You know we're heading separate ways"
....
" Theres nothing i can really say
I cant lie no more, i cant hide no more
Got to be true to myself"
I cant lie no more, i cant hide no more
Got to be true to myself"
....
"So I'll be on my way.."
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