happy halloween!

Snapped a couple of photos of Mabel wearing Toby's Halloween costume. Here is she lounging in my studio. I thought she would hate wearing it but she didn't seem to mind at all. Stan on the other hand wouldn't even wear it for one second!

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I just gave out the last of the candy to the trick-or-treaters, now I'll get a little more work done and then watch Pushing Daisies. yay! Happy Halloween!

EDITED: NOV 1st, 2:40pm
For Angie who requested to see Toby as Ewok again :)

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Clare Baltazar




Dr. Clare R. Baltazar

  • 1st Filipina Entomologist
  • 1st Filipina entomologist to publish a book (Philippine Insects) that became the 1st authoritative text on Philippine insects
  • National Scientist (2001)
  • "Mother of Philippine Entomology"



DATE OF BIRTH
November 1, 1927


USEFUL LINKS

DOST-NAST Profile: Baltazar, Clare R.
Publications of Clare R. Baltazar
Dr. Clare R. Baltazar is National Scientist


Pinay Scandal

Pinay Scandal is the most widely search phrases according to google. More than tens of thousand search everyday was being monitored by google for this phrase. Why is this so? What is pinay anyway?

Pinay is a slang or short name of the word filipina. And a filipina is a filipino woman. Filipino woman are known for her natural beauty and lovable human beings. They are so attractive to a lot of males specially to foreigners around the world. And because of this, people with bad intentions are pimping filipinas online. They took the advantage on the weaknesses of some of these unfortunate human beings. They are like vultures who live abundantly at the expense of others' misery.

How about you? Are you trying to take advantage on a poor filipina? Are you sexually arouse watching the pictures of her naked body? Do you loved to watch pinay scandal videos while playing yourself? Hope you will realize that what are you doing is indirectly raping those human beings. At the very moment you typed "pinay scandal" on a search engine, you are already raping her. Please stop it! Thanks a lot and God Bless you!
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Below is the Pinay Scandal Hitlist courtesy of Marhgil the originator of this campaign:
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tech support tuesday

Our cable internet is down again. So annoying! This time it looks like it's just us and not the whole neighborhood which means I have to wait until Thursday for the cable guy to come. The weirdest part is that it works intermittently. So I keep running in the office to see if it is working and then I rush though my emails to get as many in as I can before it goes down again. It was working for a whole two hours this afternoon. Right now I am on dial up. Ahhh dial up. I forgot how slow it is!

I can't believe tomorrow is Halloween. I know I am going to forget and then wonder why kids are ringing our door bell. We did remember to get some candy this weekend. So I will have it ready. Maybe I'll go put it in a bowl right now!
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Jessica Soho




Jessica Soho

  • 1st Filipina to win in the New York Film Festival for Coverage of a Breaking Story
  • 1st Filipina recipient of the 1st Ka Doroy Valencia Award
  • 1st Filipina to win the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award (2000)



QUOTE
"To be a journalist is a privilege; it gives one a front seat to history and the power to change people’s mind and lives."



USEFUL LINKS

Jessica Soho: On the record Media Museum-Who's who in Broadcast Journalism: Jessica Soho
Jessica Soho: A Woman's Wisdom
Jessica Soho's priceless awards
Soaring Soho
Regional journalists real heroes: Soho

Top USA Online Casinos

Reviewing the site of topusaonlinecasinos.com brings me to a new insight in online casino. I never engage myself in playing online gambling for real. I only tried playing the free trials such as the slot machine offered by some of the online casino sites. However, while I am scanning, browsing, and reading the contents in topusaonlinecasinos.com, I am now having the urge to play the online gambling. You want to know why? Then read my review below.

Top USA Online Casinos home page greets you with its description saying "Reviews of Online Casinos that Accept US Players".

And its tag line announces to its visitors and I quote:
TopUsaOnlineCasinos.com is a FREE guide to assist US Players find safe and fun online gambling destinations. Casinos ranked by pro poker and blackjack players, according to bonus size, payout rate, customer support, # of games, deposit options, graphics and ease of use.

Well, it is really indeed a review site for online casinos and one good thing here is that the site only shows the Top Ten online casinos sites which deemed are the best. I even visited the number one on the list which is the Rushmore Casino. I read first the review for Rushmore and then visited the actual site. It is really true what the topusaonlinecasinos.com says on Rushmore. The online casino really offers $888 as a free welcome bonus for its client. Wow!

Going back to topusaonlinecasinos.com home page, I tried the navigation bar if those links will bring you to what it says.
  • First I clicked "Home" and the link is working.
  • Second I clicked "Online Poker Room" and the page shows with only 2 sites are being recommended.
  • Third I clicked "Online SportsBook" again the link is working and the page shows 2 sites being recommended at this moment.
  • Fourth I clicked "SiteMap" it is working and the page shows as what it is a sitemap.
  • Fifth I clicked "About Us" oops the link is working however the page did not show at all in my computer monitor. It is all white no more no less.
  • And then I click the "Contact" the link works and it shows the email address for its support.
In general, topusaonlinecasinos.com is basically a free guide to assist US Players find safe and fun online gambling destinations. Recommending only the best online casino sites there is. However, its template and design is very simple yet the presentations are very reliable. Reviewing only the best and trusted online casinos makes topusaonlinecasinos.com the site you can trust.



Online Games

It is now a fact that Online Games grows 4 times faster than the internet. More and more people are using the web not just for searching informations anymore but for engaging in an online games too. Almost all people all over the world who has access to the internet played online games.

This is simply because people wanted to be entertained while using the internet. People tends to get bored after finding quickly the informations they are looking. Courtesy of a very fast internet connections such as Broadband and DSL which processed quicker delivery of informations.

So, after they quickly get the informations they are looking, then what they are going to do in front of the computer? That is now the biggest question each and every internet users is facing. And the answer to that question is that almost all engaged themselves to the most easiest, the most accessible and most legal entertainment in the web today and that is online games.

Online games such as backgammon, draughts, pool, golf, basketball, jigsaws and word games to name a few are the most played and ranked number one in terms of the most favorite pastime online.

The number of online gamers are not just growing but exploding. If there are a lot of people then it means business opportunities. Therefore, the opportunities for online games business will bring online entertainment to the next level. And, this is the right timing of business opportunities for online games. Click it!



just monday

Not a very exciting day here today. It's been rainy all day and that makes me really sleepy. How do people get work done in Seattle? I see a drop of rain and immediately I feel like I need to have a nap.

I have been getting some work done despite my sleepiness. Working on custom artwork orders and also getting email taken care of and other assorted business things.

Had a few visitors today. My sister in-law stopped by with her two daughters, always a treat to see them!

And then my neighbor stopped over and we walked our dogs together. Toby loves stopping at Gizmo's house and playing with all his toys. Gizmo is a good friend and shares his toys with Toby. Toby would never return the favor and share his toys with Gizmo though. Toby doesn't like to share, not at all.

Now I'm scanning in photos for custom orders and doing some admin work, then I think I might get an early night. I can barely keep my eyes open today!

Layla Loxa




Layla Loxa
AKA Lelit Biolango Stephens


  • 1st Filipina-American World Bodysurfer Champion in Women’s 18-29 category of the 26th Annual World Bodysurfing Championship (2002)



QUOTE
"I love all kinds of music. Not just rock or rhythm and blues, but also hip-hop and ballads."


ALIAS
"Layla"


DATE OF BIRTH
1977

BIRTHPLACE
Philippines

FATHER: Potenciano Biolango
MOTHER: _____


HUSBAND: Scott Stephens



USEFUL LINKS

Layla Loxa
Triple Threat
Making Waves

"Welcome to David Jones, Ladies Shoes, this is Karin."

So it seemed like I bluffed my way through the interview: I got the job! A two to three month gig in Ladies shoes at a nice department store seems like a pretty decent way to spend the holidays- Can't you just see me befriending all those shoes? I mean- "Hello Manolo!" "Hey where did Louboutin go?" I think I've died and gone to shoe heaven. Kind of reminds me of this quote I once saw on a shopping bag:

Heaven is closer when you are in high heels.
I think I could probably find something delicious to toast to that!
Photo cred: google
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Shopping Cart Software


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weekend plans

Right now I'm getting some work done, Paul's working too. But later we are thinking about seeing Nightmare Before Christmas. They have it in 3-D at the theater and it is one of my all time fav movies. I have seen it a million times but never in 3-D. Maybe some thai food after that! Sounds perfect! What are your plans this weekend?
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Rosario Bitanga Peralta




Rosario Bitanga Peralta

  • 1st Filipina abstract painter
  • International First Filipino Woman in Abstract Painting

ALIAS
"R.Bitanga"


DATE OF BIRTH
October 28, 1934

BIRTHPLACE
Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines


HUSBAND: Jesus T. Peralta
CHILDREN: Samuel, Francis, and Patrick


USEFUL LINKS

www.rbitanga.com
Rosario Bitanga
Institute of Fine Arts and Design: Brief History


A Few Notes Before Playing Online Casino

I am just wondering if I could make money through playing online casino. This is one of the so many possibilities in the internet that we could make money online. Though it is risky as what so many people are saying yet the chances of making big bucks is great.

However, you need to take a few notes before playing online casino.
  • First, you must have money by using your own credit card/s and willing to encode your personal informations, credit card numbers and etc. into the data base of the online casino site of your own choice.
  • Second, of course you must have a personal computer which can handle faster data transfer together with a faster internet connection.
  • Third, it is a must that you should look not only the best but a very, very reliable online casino sites.
  • Fourth, do not be so greedy to win big money.
  • Fifth, Just play for fun.

If you do not have any of those notes mention above maybe you should play first the free trial games offered by some of the online casino sites. The most common is a slot machine. You can play right in your personal computers the slot machines for free and you can even win too if you are lucky enough.

If you are going to ask me if I tried playing in an online casino for real I would say "It is my wish..." How about you?


christmas already?

Yes indeedy! It's time to start thinking about Christmas already! This is just a friendly reminder to get your holiday custom artwork orders in to me soon.

I am now just about all caught up from my Martha Stewart Show orders so there is room on my calendar!

All custom sketch orders placed right now are scheduled to be completed by the end of November. And custom canvas orders are on track to be completed the first week of December (or around there). So that leaves only a little bit more room on my calendar if you want to get your artwork by Christmas/Hanukkah. My recommendation is to get your order to me no later than mid Nov. if you want to be guaranteed delivery by the holidays.

If you would like holiday cards created from your custom artwork, get your order in to me as soon as possible. If you already had a custom artwork created (sketch or canvas) and would like the artwork turned into holiday cards, click here for more info!

Also, now I have gift certificates and On Its Way certificates, so if you order your custom artwork gift too late, not worry, you'll still have something to give to your special person!
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Ashop Commerce Provides

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It is just like that and what is best with this ecommerce software is you yourself will be the one to designed and create your online store. No need to hire a web designer. Even a 12 year old could make a wonderful and attractive sites out of this software.

Not only that, this ecommerce software is so affordable, and best of all Ashop Commerce technicians are always online at any given time to assist you of any problems you might encounter while building your small business online. Not to mention the assistance that they are willingly and gladly extend to you for optimizing your site for the search engine. They will not rest until your site will land on the first page on each and every major search engines there is.

Ashop Commerce provides the ultimate solutions to your online business. It is like providing an online shopping cart ready to be used by your respective customers while buying your products in your own online stores.




My Smorty Review is Approved

Well guys, my smorty review is approved and it means I got paid a whooping $6.00! Yes, and it is already posted in my account sections in Smorty.

Right after this, I am going to write my next review or opinion based on the products that are already queuing in my new opportunities section. There are now two products waiting to be accepted and to be reviewed by me. The respective advertisers for these two products are willing to pay a whooping $6.00! Again?!!

Wow! That is one hell of an opportunity that I would never never wanted to ignore.

How about you? Are you still waiting too long for the other pay per post sites to approved your blog? It is now your turn to reject those sites and try Smorty and start earning.

For your immediate free registrations just click this link- Smorty - and let us make ourselves some easy money through blogging, okay? Good Luck, guys!

Graphic Header: Version 1.0

I finally got around to installing Photoshop on my newly formated computer and so, it's only right that I make a header for this blog. I mean- it's about time the layout stopped looking so boring and plain! The bird is featured in a Comme des Garçons advertisement that I first found in the pages of the September i-D. I was so mesmerized by it that there was nothing I could do but use it!

Edit: It seemed like some problems occurred with the header, which I hopefully just fixed.So I need to ask: does it work on your computer now? As in- can you see it?
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finally getting somewhere

It took me 9 hours in the studio today, making a mess and hating everything I did, until I finally started getting somewhere. whew! Now I am exhausted. We'll have to see if I still like what I did in the morning! See you tomorrow!
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The Verdict

You know how I mentioned another two Designers for Target collections? Finally got around to heading to the store- sure, I went a few days after it arrived... but the hype over fashion collaborations in Australia, after the Stella craze, is really not that big. The styles and range is an improvement from the Josh Goot and the quality considerably better than expected- keeping in mind that my expectations were minimal. I snapped a few pics on the camera phone, a sad little 1.3 megapixel thing that thankfully didn't make any strange noises whenever I took a photo (unlike my old Sony Ericsson), and here they are- apologies for the dismal resolution.

This is the dress you wanted to know more about, Lady! I think the clever lighting of the ad made it out to be more glamorous that it really is- it almost seems a little plain in real life now (the model looked très chic in it, non?). But then again... I didn't try it on because I just had a feeling that it would slightly strange on me. I would be wary of the fabric though, because whilst an acceptable quality... it looks like just the thing which will snare horribly if your nails aren't smooth and buffed and perfectly neat.

The cute sequined bags that I mentioned. Didn't actually take a good look at them because I knew I wouldn't be buying it, but since they looked so shiny and well... shiny, I just had to take a photo. It a good way to keep up to date with the whole metallics trend that's lingering around. To me, the black has a whole lot more class that the white- the black makes me think of those darling trumpeters, pianists and sax players in smoky clubs- playing sexy, husky jazz/blues tunes which I adore!










Those black shorts are major! I'm not sure how I'd pull it off (maybe with sheer knee socks or thigh high socks? Or maybe not... the fabrics would clash terribly I imagine- ) but just look at the draping and the pleats and details at the waistband! They're too good to pass up! Maybe I'll buy them when they go on sale (once again, I'm pulling the its-not-good-enough-quality excuse).Oh, and regarding the last photo-

I was extremely against the purple/ beige eyelet shift when I first found it online, but seeing it in store is a whole different story! The material is fantastic compared to most of the other cheaper looking ones- it looks very stiff, holds its shape well and is everything I think a nice shift should feel like. If you were planning to buy just one thing from these 2 collections, I would have to say the shift. Nothing else adds up quite as well.

Unless of course, you preferred the swimwear- all those frilly one pieces and bikinis in red or black! I'm not sure how I'd respond to you if I saw you on the beach with it though...
Photo cred: me!
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etsy ,etsy

I updated my Etsy shop tonight with 4 original canvases. Last week when I brought home all the artworks from the City Hall show, I realized I had no room to store all of them. That means it's time for me to get brave and start selling them. I have a hard time parting with my works but they need to be loved and not stored in the garage in boxes. So here I go! I'll be listing more over the next few weeks!
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catching up

Lots of work and running around today catching up after my trip to NJ. I saw this animation on cute overload and just have to post it. Anyone with a cat will appreciate this!

(safe for work)



The animator and director is Simon Tofield. Love it!
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going home!

I'm here at Newark airport waiting for my flight home. I don't board for another hour, so I thought I would kill time checking email for a little bit. It took me forever to find a power outlet. All the business men and lap top people were circling around them like sharks. Finally one opened up so I could plug in and near a chair too! Yay! No sitting on the floor in the middle of a gate.

Ranger U was a lot of fun! Super thanks to Tim and Robin for working so hard to make it a success. I can't wait to get home and explore some of the techniques and play with them to see what I can do. I already have some ideas especially for playing with fabric. ohhhh!

Just got a couple photos downloaded from my camera:

Here's a pic of Tim Holtz and I. Tim taught the weekend workshop and taught us 44 different techniques. How he was not totally exhausted is beyond me!


And Robin Beam, Tim Holtz and me. Robin runs the education program for Ranger, she worked hard making sure everything went smoothly this weekend and that we all had loads of goodies to bring home!

Now I'm going to try and scout out some food and then my flight should board. I have a good book to read too. See you tomorrow!
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Are the kids of today growing up too fast?

A number of very strange and rather shocking conversations between myself and an 8yo girl, the daughter of a family friend- let's call her Anni, occurred when they were visiting last week and I was absolutely stunned:
Topic 1: Fluoro pink is the thing to be seen in, said she.
"You know, you really should buy some fluoro pink. It's very popular these days." kicked off the first conversation. I think I was staring at Anni, mouth open half the time. Wait, what? Come again? I'm not trying to be elitist but it was shocking to realize how different 8yo girls a decade ago (aka moi) were from the kids of today. I think I was watching Sailor Moon and playing with yoyos in my tomboy jeans-and-Tshirt outfits.

Topic 2: She recommends Payless as the place to source your black flats.
Because Anni just got her first pair of blk ballet flats at Payless, she recommend I get mine there too (sorry hun, I thought, I've already got a few pairs too many...)

Topic 3: It's all about layering, dahling!
"I really like these- points at her plain long sleeved blk Tshirt - it's really good for layering. Because we're in Spring so it's still a bit cold. An outfit kind of like what I'm wearing now..." For your information, she wore a blue and white patterned mid thigh baby doll over the Tshirt, with blk leggings and those flats. By God, she's trendy for someone who's not even a tween yet! [The photo was the first example that came to mind, a tad bit old- Marc by Marc Jacobs SS06 RTW]

Topic 4: What do you call them? Pencil jeans or skinny jeans?
Anni really really really wants a pair. Enough said. Apparently, I'm somewhat "uncool" because I don't own a pair. Does that mean I'm a nerd? Does it?

I sound terribly bitchy, don't I? I don't mean to, but I guess I still haven't gotten over our "enlightening" conversations yet. I say enlightening, in quotation marks no less, because it reflects the strength and power of advertising on the child and the tween in my opinion. Ever since a few years ago, it's suddenly become all about the tween- they're a huge market because they're aware of what's hot (and what's not), they understand the importance of one's appearance... but don't have a job yet. So to me, what the tween does is spend extravagantly on luxury goods with their parents' no limit credit cards. I'm not against the concept of either spending lots on luxury goods or the use of my mom's credit card per se (God knows I do it a lot)... it's just that if they're spending so much at a stage when they're not truly aware of the value of money, how much debt and card bills are they going to run up as an adult? And are they really aware of what's good quality, what's worth the price... and what's not? Is this in fact going to be the catalyst that will eventually lead to a First World debt crisis? [Shhh- I know I know. I'm being melodramatic...]
Since everything is growing so much more accessible, and as children's fashion is becoming more like adult's fashion just shrunken in size, kids seem to be growing up so fast- at a glance, they appear to look better, act wiser- in an almost adult like manner- and it's such a foreign idea to me. Sure I was a city girl (no doubt I always will be) but I remember my childhood fondly- days spent in the local park playground, playing with the neighbor's kids and trying to beat the boys at handball during school recess and lunch. Anni seems to spend her days applying nail polish, reading numerous fashion magazines (she namedropped Harper's and Vogue at various points in time) and listening to Avril Lavigne and Gwen Stefani.

I don't know what to think.Are they being deprived of a childhood because of the commercialization, and materialization, of everything? Or are we simply redefining what childhood means?
Photo cred: style.com, NYT, some blog I found through google
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play time!

Today was fun! Played all day at Ranger U with all the products. You should see the giant box of supplies we will all get to take home, it's like Christmas! Good thing I brought a mostly empty suitcase!

This has gotten me out of my comfort-zone which is a good thing. I am not used to using inks, (being more of an acrylic paint girl at heart) so it has been fun learning about the different techniques. There are some really cool things you can do. I am excited to see how I can incorporate them and alter/change them for my own uses. I already have some ideas!

It'll be another busy day tomorrow. Class goes all day and then at night too + then Sunday too!
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I just join Smorty

I just join Smorty. This is the service site where its main existence is to serve and connect advertisers with bloggers. Advertisers will be catered to a sure way of boosting its search engine rankings with quality inbound links from thousands of blogs. And in return, Bloggers will get paid to blog by writing opinions about peoples products, services and websites on their respective blogs.

Smorty is just right for all bloggers who want to earn money online. It is free to join. You just need to fill-up some personal informations about yourself. Also, you must have an existing blog/s and submit it for approval with Smorty. Once your blog is approved, you can now start accepting offers from advertisers.

What I am doing right now is writing a review about Smorty. That is because Smorty is my first client who wants me to write a review or opinion about its site. After this write up, which must be more than 150 words, I am going to submit it for approval and then if my post impresses smorty then thats the time I will be paid. Smorty offers a whooping $6.00 for just writing a unique review about its site. How about that?

Get paid to blog, get paid for blogging, and blog for money are the phrases which we always read and see from those so many sites which promises to make money online. However, as far as I am concern, in my more than a year of blogging I think Smorty is the most easiest way to join with, the most achievable money making site ever and most of all the fastest way to get paid for blogging. ( After your post is approved, money will be sent to your PayPal Account.)

If you are in doubt then wait for my next post in a few days from now. I am going to report how this review is pairing with smorty. Wanna bet? Just joking! Just don't forget to return here, okay?

i'm here!

I'm here in New Jersey ready for Ranger U tomorrow. I had a good flight here all went smoothly. I did have a odd guy next to me who kept wiping his fingers on the seat in front of him and then in the Sky Mall catalog. I didn't look long enough to see what exactly he was wiping. It was gross enough to see the wiping action taking place. I really like reading the Sky Mall catalog but after watching him, I think I'll pass it up next time I am on a plane. ewww!

To distract myself from finger-wiping-man, I started reading this book on the way here. It's an anthology which is perfect for a short plane ride, lots of little stories that you can stop and start reading. I am a huge Judy Blume fan so I am really enjoying this book.

I had a nice ride out from the airport. The guy driving the cab told me all about his trip to China and how he got these giant Fu Dog statues to put in his front lawn. 350lbs each, yes 3-5-0 lbs. Shipped all the way from China. Wow! I bet the neighbors love that! Then he got out his photos from his trip and had me look at them. So cute!

Now I am all ready to get to bed and then tomorrow it's play time. It should be fun to experiment with some new things!
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i-D November 2007

I personally might not like Kate Moss' new bangs (too blonde, too Irina. I definitely preferred her old messy/sexy bedhead look with that dirty blonde coloring rather than this wild platinum blonde bob) because it makes her look like a burnt out, too tired party girl, but that does not detract at all from the quality and sexy quality of this phenomenal ed. For lack of better words, just look at how bloody HOT she looks in Too Fast to Live. What a perfect title for this perfect ed- it's like the noughties' take on sex, drugs and rock-N-roll. Just pure complete dark glamor.




Click here for the full ed- I cut out maybe 4 pages because of misalignments and all that.
Cred: the beautiful laisla of TFS
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new jersey here i come!

I am headed out early in the morning to New Jersey! I will be attending Ranger U this weekend to learn more about their products and play a little bit. I'll be demoing at the Ranger booth again this Feb at CHA so it will be good to spend this time experimenting with their products and seeing how I can incorporate them into my work!

My hyper-critical-inner-critic brain still hasn't let up, thanks for all your comments, it's always nice to know you're not alone! I especially enjoyed reading Alix's post on her blog about her inner critic! Well said! I think it will be good to get out this weekend and try something new and by the time I get back from NJ I will in a new frame of mind!

I'll be back late, late on Sunday night! Will see if I can get internet while on the road! See you soon!
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perfect is not always good

Today I went to City Hall to take down my show. It didn't take long at all, always faster taking down a show than putting it up. I even met the mayor (but I think he thought that I was working there) he asked me what art show was coming next. So I told him. It's Jim Dine and Claus Oldenberg. Nice to be followed by such esteemed artists! Now I can say I showed at city hall before them. ha!

Then after that I ran to the art store to pick up more canvases then came home and started working. Then came home and worked on custom artwork orders (don't wait! Now's the time to get your Christmas orders in!) and then also tackled artwork for my new book.

The first part of my new book is due Nov 1st and I am getting all bunched up about it. I have been going through a hyper critical phase this past week where nothing I make is good enough and it is driving me crazy. All this perfectionism is really making it difficult to get work done. I no sooner select a color or an idea and then I go "no that's not good enough" and then I start over. Ugh! I need to shake this. I do this anytime I start on a major new project and it's very annoying. Perfectionism is the opposite of creativity and thinking something needs to be perfect is the worst way to start a creative project.

There's no easy way to resolve it when I get in this state of mind. Usually I keep forging ahead and keep making imperfect art until one day I wake up and am accepting of my (imperfect) work again. Sometimes it takes a couple weeks. It can get really old during those weeks though trying to shut up my inner voice that keeps saying "that's not good enough" ugh! shush nasty voice! Shush I tell you!
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i can't resist

I know this is been a busy pet-photo-posting-week but I can't resist putting these up too.

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Toby posing by our faux pumpkin in our Garden...

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Toby and his Shih Tzu friend Gizmo just got done with their Halloween photo shoots. These are the baby bibs that I bought at the Target $1 Spot, they worked out great as cheap Halloween costumes!
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prize winner!

The winner of my 700th blog post prize is ROBYN VICKERS! YAY! Robyn, send me an email with your address and I will send out your DVD! thank you to everyone for playing!
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My Environmental Post

“Only when the last
Tree has been hewn,
The last river has been poisoned.
And the last fish has been caught,
Only then
Will you realize
That you cannot eat money.”
-Quotation by an Indian.


A year ago while surfing in the internet, I found this very nice quotation regarding our environment. I immediately copied and saved it in my document files for future use. And indeed I choose and use this quotation for my post regarding Environment as my way of participation on the project initiated by Blog Action Day.

Today is the day, October 15, 2007, where more than 14,000 bloggers around the web post on our respective blogs or websites a topic related to our environment.

May the above quotation serves as a warning to us.
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What in the world...

Just a side note because this is just amazing. Boring old unemployed me, with absolutely no proper retail experience, have been called in for a group interview at David Jones (one of the two dept stores which dominate Australia. Personally, I see DJs as more of an upper class thing than Myer) this Thursday. A miracle I tell you. A pure miracle. That and my friend's genius CV which I used as a template for my own.

I'm hoping against hope that I'll get the casual SA position that I want- I want that discount!Oh... and it's Christmas, my summer holiday, so I can practically work FT! Here's to more money, because 1. one can never be too rich or too thin and hence 2. I am an absolute casholic:
Photo cred: TFS
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mabel says....

She hopes everyone had a relaxing weekend! She has enjoyed hearing about all your weekend plans while she napping in her favorite chair!

mabel_sleepy

See you Monday!
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700th post & a prize!

This is my 700th blog entry, I can hardly believe it! To celebrate, let's have a door prize! I would like to give away one signed copy of my Beeswax Collage DVD. Just add a short comment to this post below (how about telling me your plans for the weekend or if posting on Monday -- what you did this weekend) and I'll do the drawing on Monday evening! Don't forget to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win! Have a great weekend :)

EDITED SATURDAY 6:30PM: Wow you guys! this is so much FUN reading about all your weekend plans! I am loving all your comments. I sat here reading them with a big smile on my face. Love, love love hearing about what you guys are up to. Paul and I did gardening all day, we have lots and lots of flower beds so we weeded weeded and now we are tired! Now it's time for Thai food and maybe a Netflix movie (the Valet). See you later!

EDITED MONDAY 9:00PM EST: THE WINNER IS ROBYN VICKERS! YAY! Robyn, send me an email with your address and I will send out your DVD! thank you to everyone for playing!
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One Issue. One Day. Thousand of Voices.

Bloggers Unite - Blog Action Day


I just registered this blog Stentorized to Blog Action Day in order to commit my self to participate and post for :
One Issue.
The post must be something related to Environment. Any topics which you deemed environmental are acceptable.
For example, if you had a blog about programming and technology, you could write about applications used for the environment, how to make your office more sustainable, how to stop wasting paper, why technology will save the environment, or just write about an environmental issue which has nothing to do with programming!


One Day.
This particular topic will be posted on our respective blogs on the appointed date which is on October 15, 2007.

Thousand of Voices.
As of this writing there are already 11,320 blogs and websites participating with an estimated combined audience of 8,674,575. And all are committed to post simultaneously a topic regarding our Environment on October 15, 2007.

How about you?


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visit to the dr

Went to the Dr today for a checkup and to get more migraine meds. I was the last appt and it took so long! I was there from 4:30 - 6pm and wasn't seen by the Dr until 5:45pm! That's the last time I book my appt at the end of the day.

At one point I wondered if they had forgotten about me. I was back in the exam room waiting for the Dr and about 45 min went by. I could hear them all chattering outside the door. I almost went out in my paper outfit to see if they remembered me and then he came in.

He wants me to get an MRI because of all the migraines I have. I am not happy about doing that. I have been seeing him since I was 18 with migraines, so why the MRI now? I think it's unnecessary and expensive (even with insurance). He went into a long explanation about how anyone with chronic headaches especially as many as I get (3-4 a week) should get an MRI to be on the safe side. I still think it's an unnecessary test but I have a feeling he will hold my imitrex hostage until I go and get it. Just the thought of that was enough to give me another migraine.

so tie tie

I have been completely exhausted all day. I had hoped to get some work done but that just wasn't happening. I sat in my studio, stared a blank canvas for 20 minutes and then went to bed and took a 2 hour nap.

toby_sleepy

I have learned the hard way that when I feel this tired it is futile to try and work in the studio. Usually I end up just making a big mess and getting angry and frustrated. It is better to wait until I am more awake, so instead I answered all my email, unpacked my cases, emptied the dishwasher and did a bunch of little things around the house so that way tomorrow will be a clear day to get some real work done. Hopefully by then, I will be more perky and all the travel exhaustion will have gone away!

Pushing Daises is on and I am DVRing it so Paul and I can watch when he gets home. I hope it's as good as last weeks' show.

see you tomorrow!
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I'm home!

I made it home just a couple hours ago! I am exhausted.

I have no idea how I taught 7 classes in 5 days last year. This year I only taught 3 days and I am wiped out. Completely wiped OUT! It was great to see everyone, especially my other teaching buddies and my roomies Karen and Lesley. I miss you guys already!

It was an easy flight home with no delays in Texas (yay!!), not like my 22 hour odyssey I ended up with last year. I read this book on the flights to Portland last week (loved it!!). Then I read this book today on the way home. I bought it at the Portland airport based only on the fact that I thought the cover looked cool -- literally seconds before my flight boarded. It was OK, especially for a book judged solely on it's cover and it did help pass the time.

I have just tended to my email and now I am off to unpack, eat and recover. I hope to be able to be back in the studio tomorrow so I want to get plenty of rest tonight.

Thank you to everyone who took my classes! My next class will be in Feb in Bonita Springs FL. That feels a long way away but I can bet that it will be here before I know it!

I am off to watch House and rest, rest, rest!
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PayPerPost just paid me $15.00

A few minutes after I learned that we can now received payments through PayPal I receive an e-mail coming from Pay Per Post informing me that I just paid $15.00 for someone who just signed-up under my referral link.

Below is the content of that e-mail:

You've got new funds!

Dear Stentorized, (of course, my real name was used)

PayPerPost, Inc just sent you money with PayPal.

Sign up for PayPal and start accepting credit card payments instantly.

PayPerPost, Inc is a Verified buyer.

To complete this payment, you must accept or deny it within 30 days. If you do not accept or deny this payment within 30 days, it will be cancelled and the funds will be returned to PayPerPost, Inc's account.


Payment Details
Amount: $15.00 USD
Transaction ID: 4GJ51315Y6997964N
Subject: Payment for referral
Custom Note: Thanks for the referral!


Truly, when I verified my PayPal account the transaction made by PayPerPost is already posted in my "PayPal Account Overview" page showing my PayPal Balance of $15.00 USD.





Sign up for PayPal and start accepting credit card payments instantly.


Philippines is now included to Receive Money through Paypal

It is a great news for us who live here in the Philippines because Paypal is now including our country for Sending and Receiving payments. Transactions includes Withdrawal from your PayPal account to a U.S. bank account. And in addition, we can now easily withdraw cash payments using our credit, debit, or prepaid card.

To sign up or learn more, click the image below now!


Sign up for PayPal and start accepting credit card payments instantly.

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My First Check from Google Adsense

At last! After more than a year, I finally received my first check from Google Adsense. I thought my experiment in making money online without spending a cent will remain as a dream specially with google adsense.

Below is the actual picture of the check with which I intentionally cover my name and address to preserve my privacy. And to observe the Google Adsense Terms of Service as well.

stentorized

When I created Stentorized Blogging, it was also my aim to make money online without spending any cent. And here are my 5 Ways to Make Money Online Without Spending which I formulated for this endeavor. Hope this will help you too. Good Luck!
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My Brand New Nokia 5700 XpressMusic Cellphone

Below is the picture of my Brand New Nokia 5700 XpressMusic Cellphone which I won from Sulit.com.ph for its first anniversary celebration tagged as Sulit sa Saya Raffle 2.


If you are not still a member of sulit.com.ph you can register in my referral link aglocoph. membership is free.
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art & soul

It's been crazy busy here at Art and Soul! I forgot how busy teaching can be, no time to even check email or blog! gasp! Yesterday I taught all day and then sold artwork at vendor night. Today I taught all day and tomorrow is my last class and then I head home Tuesday. I can't believe it is almost over! I am off to grab some dinner and then collapse. I'll see you Wednesday when I get back home!
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Here's to another Target collection

So I just got a Target email telling me to check out their Designers for Target website because of the new collections. That's right- it's meant to be plural since there are two lines: Gail Sorronda and Yeojin Bae. I'm afraid I've never heard of Sorronda before, and since the website only has a small part of that collection up, it's kind of hard to judge. I did, however, spot a black sequined bag (there's also one in white) that's $69.99 and quite tremendous. And also a pleated mini, available once again in blk or white- also for $69.99. Too bad it's denim though, because the volume of it makes me think of those infamous SS07 Prada shorts for some reason. I'm not quite sure why...
Yeojin Bae is all about femininity and cute summer pieces. I know pictures may be deceiving but the quality just appears to be so much better! Am quite interested in the belts- it's very cute, very wearable and has that utilitarian/vintage look about it. The other three outfits that I posted here show the variety of the line- you have the LBD, the darling white summer day dress and the luxe tones of that last one is perfect for a night out on the town! Another instance where it reminds me of the SS07 Prada RTW- this time, I'm quite sure it's the color and the silk.


Collection comes out October 13. I suppose I will feel compelled to wander into Target and take a look. Even though the likelihood of me buying is very slim. A maybe on the belt, I guess.
Photo cred: Designers for Target
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portland here I come!

I am finally all packed and as ready as I will ever be for this workshop! Supplies have been double checked and my suitcases are ready to go! I will be teaching 3 classes and selling at Vendor night. If you live in Portland, stop by on Vendor night, Saturday October 6th, it's open to the public! Here are the details. I am bringing my lap top and will check in when I can! See you from the road!
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pushing daisies

I am in LOVE with the new series Pushing Daisies. WOW! The colors in that show are amazing, the filming, the script, love it all. It's like if Big Fish were a TV show. I just hope it stays on the air and doesn't get canceled, it is such a good edgy show it's almost too good to be on network TV.
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domestic bliss

In between working on custom artwork orders and other business stuff, today was all about housekeeping.

I did all my travel laundry plus extra laundry that needed to get done, I cleaned out the pantry, tidied the house, returned phone calls, emptied the dishwasher (I hate emptying the dishwasher!), I took out the trash, then I realized that it's Wednesday night and not Thursday night so I brought all the trash back into the garage. duh!

I even gathered up all the plastic shopping bags to take to recycling tomorrow (patting myself on the back) now if they actually make it to the recycling instead of riding around in my car for months, then I really will pat myself on the back!

Other than all that I did some last minute packing and shipping so I can get everything off before I leave. Tomorrow I'll run errands and then pack up all my luggage for Art and Soul. Good news is my big box that I shipped to Portland on Monday arrived today. Yay, the very expensive two day shipping was worth it!
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