I Love This Picture

I took this last night and fell in love with the image. Its my favorite self portrait to date!!!!!!

Ok Day

It was nippy outside. Saw a girl in a halter top and flip flops. She must have wanted to rock that outfit B-A-D and suffer for it. I'm like OMG, ain't she cold? Not the best of ideas. LOL

Building across the street was burning. This all happend while I was looking 4 books, so I had no idea what was going on. When I got back to the main floor, I saw the flashing lights and sirens went off. Always when I walk away from the main area something's got to go crazy.

Some rude kids were banging on the windows of the library. I'm like they should know better. If their mothers could see how well mannered they are at this moment, they would be so proud of them-not!

I am ready 4 the day 2 be ovah!!!!! It's been an ok day, but I want to chill and catch Law and Order 2night. Hope its a new episode. At least one I haven't seen yet.

Underworld: Evolution

Loved the original. Have it on DVD. Want to see this sequel that starts on 1/20/06. Awww why so far away. I wouldn't mind this December, but I guess all good things in due time.

Bad Weather

The moment that sun dissappeared it looked like it would pour down rain. A coworker gave mme some pecans. That was sooo cool. I need to eat some salad. I have been slacking on the green leafy vegies part. I am so craving a mandarin chicken salad.

SIDE NOTE: mandarin is pronuced "man-dah-rin," not "MAN-daren." A friend of mine has the MAN-darin salad. I don't know that that is. ROFL

Nice Weather

I noticed that the weather is exceptionally good today. Outside is sunny and warm. Curtians are being replaced at work, so I have a glare for today. Not so good, but I can deal. Went to get some coffee, since the building is freezing.

Animal Crossing Available On Nintendo DS

Animal Crossing: Wild World

Not that I expect that anybody who doesn't play games to know, but this game is the equivelent of of audio/visual crack. It is soooooo addictive. You can't stop playing, and obcessing over things. Forget Nintendogs, this game is the sh*t!!!!!

Even better, this one has Wi-Fi features that allow you to visit other villages from other players from remote distances. I want this game like now, but it doesn't show itself until Dec 5th. LOL I will be waiting for my copy. I should have reserved a copy, but I can wait. Audio/visual crack I tell you!!!

Confessions On A Dancefloor

Listening to it in my car now. Still trying to get a "feel" for it. Love the song, "Hung Up." Any other opinions out there?

****UPDATE****
I have heard several of the songs. Really fun and enjoyable. Pretty much a "fun" music cd. As ususal, Madonna knows how to make a CD.

Settled for Z22

In my efforts for a PDA, I searched and searched for one that would make me happy. Treo 650 looks divine, but the cost is more than my cable bill. (80.00 for fam share, plus 40.00 for data plan-not a bargain 4 me).

The Z22 doesn't go online. But I have enough wireless items to last a lifetime (My Nintendo DS, my cell phone, laptop, etc...). As long as I am able to use the organize features on this device. I have lists of things I need down, that my phone can't process, and my other devisces are out of the question.

I Got Myself Cable TV

Yes, I know it sounds silly, but after a month of watching 3 channels, and the other two so fuzzy andthe image flipping on the screen, I couldn't take it anymore. I missed Iron Chef, I missed Cartoon Network, Biography, CNN, TNT (I got my Law and Order fix last night) even G4 TV!

I love watching Crossing Jordamn too. Watched it last night and the channel came in CLEAR! Whooo. So much joy from a tv. LOL

Self Pix:

Self Pix II: Up In My Face

Self Portraits

More pix from my camera phone, and sent through Photoshop. I think these two images relfect two different moods. I was totally relaxed when I did the top image. I was in pain in the second image (nasty ear infection). I feel more poised and focused (odly I don't show discomfort, which is a great thing. The filter effects give the imges some weight. Again, I was dealing with poor resolution.

Happy Thanksgiving To All

Don't know if we all celebrate the holiday, but I am sending out well wishes to all, and have a safe, and good holiday. I am officially taking a few days off, so be cool.

---Stacy :-)

P.S. Working on novel still. Rewriting pages. It's far rougher than I thought. I want to show more than tell. I will be working on this for the rest of the week.

Data Phone on The Brain

If I don't get this out I swear it will be ALL I think about during the holidays. I really want a data phone. I want to use the online features and the data management. Have been looking at this Palm Treo 650 for some time now. I have to say I am doing all sorts of research, asking peeps with hands on experience with the devices to give any insight to the phone. I am setting a date between January and Febuary if I want to purchase the phone.

This Just In....

Breaking news here. A friend of mine recently said that she hates anything with eggs in them. Something she told me a while ago, ever since she cracked a rotten, rotten egg. She admits to eating egg drop soup on occasion though. More on this breaking story as time develops.

BTW Tried an egg nog latte. Why? Said writer admits to curiosity of the flavor. Ignoring his lactose intolerant stomach he bought a tall (smallest) cup of the latte. Something told him he should stick with hazzlenut or vanilla with soy. Said writer is now all bloated and gassy. Some say it would be like living on the surface of the planet Venus at this moment....life goes on.

Funny

NOTE: Due to the silliness of the end result of this story I have omitted the names to protect the guilty.

A friend who has great tast in clothes told me that she wanted to get something nice for her aunt. She had done so with her other aunts who loved a new outfit. When she came to the aunt in question, the aunt refused the gift, saying that the dress was "too pretty." The dress could not be worn to church because it would distract others from the word/Jesus, and that's not what she goes to church for.

My friend kindly took the dress back, and gave it to someone who wanted it. My friend thought about what happened. No one ever gave back anything because it made them "look good." She's convinced her aunt doesn't understand gift giving or looking nice. She belives that she will never give her aunt a gift again, since the woman didn't want the dress. All I can say is that is a new expereince for me too.

Photo Conversion

I really hate how some of my photos from my phone have turned out (poor resolution is the downfall of many images). I decided to play with this image more than usual. Insted of trying to correct the resolution, I decided to put filters on it. It looks like a painting, doesn't it?

More Artwork From My Undergrad Days

I did this image as a mixed media. It's got a background with oil paint. I drew the face with vine charchol. I was going to paint the faces in, but my professor at the time suggested leaving the drawing as is. Not a bad idea I thought. Again, I tweaked the image with photoshop. I like the texture the filter gave it.

BTW the compainon piece is red maiden I posted earlier this month. That one reminds me of stained glass.

My First Self-Portrait So Undergrad-I Miss Those Days

Enjoy. I ran the images through Photoshop. Very expressionistic self-portrait.

I did this drawing in my sophomore year. People seem drawn to it (no pun intended). I always get told it resembles something from the Expressionist era. Mainly Edvard Munch. I should be drawing more. Posting these images has me thinking I will be doing more art soon.

This picture has an intensity to it. An energy that is underneath the surface. Perhaps its spiritual. I like the glow, and the Photoshop filters seem to intensiy the image more.

My Old Job

This is where I used 2 work. This old workstation was my hangout. It was fun at first. Then it became the 12 labors of Hercules. Then I moved 2 a new station. Hated it so much.

Wash That Car/U R Not the Father

Went to the car wash. My car had pollen, and bird stains all over it. Not to mention my windows were dirty as heck. I went to the local gas station, and paid for the cheap wash. next time I will pay for a heavy duty wash!!!! My car looks beautiful. Heavy duty will make me fall in love with it all over again. ROFL

Got up early to talk with HR 'bout benefits. I hate getting up early. I was soooo tired. After all that I went home, and went to sleep. Judge Hatchet was on. All I know is I saw a piece of the show and fell asleep. Should have put a DVD in. If the tv was going to influence my dreams, I didn't want it to a paternty test dream. I don't want to be anybody's father in my dreams. It could have Maury that's on. So long as he said "You are not the father!" ROFLMAO!!!!!

Self Pix

I took this photo with my phone, like the below pix. I run them through photoshp to make up for the poor resolution, and I like to play with image manupulating software. ;-)

My Painting

Ran this old painting through Photoshop. What do y'all think? I was also up working on my novel too. I wasn't loafing about. LOL

Family Matters

Called my Father today. I hadn't spoke to him since I moved, and quite frankly, I wanted to see how he was doing. He's ok. He's in that mellow place where he's watching his game and chilling. It was good to talk with him though. I'm surprised he didn't call me. He told me that he was going to call. I guess he didn't get around to it. I beat him to it this time. LOL

Aunt was in the hospital (Mom's sister). She was upset, but went to see her sis in NC. Mom tells me she's doing better. She had a nasty infection, and needed surgery. Thankfully the worst part is over. Told mom to call me at anytime if she needs to call me. She took my olderst bro and her mom with her to NC. I know grandmom can be a handful, so if she needs an outlet to vent, or talk to I wanted her to have that.

My younger bro and I were talking. He's job hunting. I have to say he is the most tenatious when it comes to looking. I swear he should either get his MBA, BA then Masters in polysci or a law degree. He's that good!

Food On The Brain

I have a lot of work to do. Today has been a bummer. My jay was hurting so bad last night, I couldn't eat. Thought I slept improper the night before. Woke up this moring feeling better. Ate pizza for breakfast, tuna salad is on tonight's menu.

Work is comming along. Still not fully verserd on everything. Will put in some requests for additional info as needed. Want some coffee. Will go to Starbucks in a moment. I'm downsizing though. The cup will be tall, and not my ususall venti. No need to stay up all night. LOL

I also have a craving for BBQ ribs cooked nice and slow in the oven. I am mad about food, at least in thought. Ribs will have to come during my next trip to the store. I am on a food shopping budget. LOL Since it wasn't on the list this go round, I have 2 skip it this month. :-(

Got New DSL Service

Yayyyyy! I got DSL through BellSouth. A friend reccomended them. I had Earthlink, but when I moved, they didn't have DSL in my area. It pissed me off, but this week-end I can really play catch up. Groceries are on tomorrow's list of to do's. Gotta go do other things 2 day. Almost wish I worked out of my home.

Mother's So Rock

This Saturday, got a vist from Mother, Grandmother and Brother. I fed them. No surprise. I loved having visitors. Made Lasanga. They loved it! I am sure they miss me cooking on a regular basis. My Gran says she never had lasanga. She loved it too.

Mother didn't have to, but she helped me out by getting me some extra groceries. Very kind of her. They love the apartment. It was sad to see them leave, but it was a great day.

Budget Time

It's about that time I sit myself down and work out the cost of doing things. That means no more impulse buying. Also, no big "blow the budget type of spending." One goal I will put into action immediately is that I want to pay my bills first. This will get me in the habit of getting things done quicker than usal. I also have to oput my meals together. I want to make my meals, but that requires me knowing what I want in advance so I don't spent too much in the store.

Luclily its just me, I don't have to make large meals. Still have to iron out all the kinks, but I know I will make it!

I Am So Digging This Song Right Now

Red Red Red
Lyrics By Fiona Apple

I don't understand about complementary colors
And what they say
Side by side they both get bright
Together they both get gray

But he's been pretty much yellow
And I've been kind of blue
But all I can see is
Red, red, red, red, red now
What am I gonna do

I don't understand about
Diamonds and why men buy them
What's so impressive about a diamond
Except the mining

But it's dangerous work
Trying to get to you too
And I think if I didn't have to
Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill myself doing it
Maybe I wouldn't think so much of you

I've been watching all the time
And I still can't find the track
But what I want to know
Is it ok
Is it just fine
Or is it my fault
Is it my lack

I don't understand about
The weather outside
The harmony in a tune
Or why somebody lied

But there's solace, a bit in submitting
To the fitfully cryptically true
What's happened has happened
What's coming is already on its way
With a role for me to play

I don't understand
I'll never understand
But I'll try to understand
There's nothing else I can do