Aurora's Space

Just a quickie… I loved my other theme, but it looked a bit hard to read.  I thought I’d try this one.  What do you think?  Do you like it be better?  Is it easier to read?  Or was the other one not even ‘broke’?  Looking forward to your thoughts!

I keep saying that I’m going to post here more… and then it’s like a month or something before I post here again. Can you say goal-setting FAIL? I either don’t have anything to say or when I do, I don’t seem to have the time to post anything. Sigh.

On a side note, is it weird that I’m being all geeky and writing a ‘blog post’, but I’m writing with these things called ‘pen’ and ‘paper’ for my ‘first draft’?

Okay, back on track. So I really haven’t posted anything here since I finished NaNoWriMo (that whole ‘year in review’ thing doesn’t really count). Despite that, I still don’t really have anything to say. Is my life that boring or am I just not that creative in thinking of anything worth writing?

Fairy Idyll

In the world of cross stitch, I’ve finished Mirabilia’s Fairy Idyll, which I’ve been working on, on and off, since 2003. I realy need to get working on some other WIPs I have on the go, but I keep starting new projects. At least I’ve chosen smaller projects, like First Stitches. Visit those links for more information, if you’re into cross stitch type stuff.

Also, I’m published again! Six SENTENCES this time, instead of six words. In honour of Valentine’s Day: The Love Book from 6Sentences. Funny that I managed to get published in a ‘love’ themed book and especially considering the specific topic of my particular ‘six’. Check it out at Create Space.

So… what’s going on with me lately?  Too much!!

First, let’s talk about the fun stuff. I’ve posted a new progress photo for my Fairy Idyll cross stitch piece.  That will probably be last progress of any sort until December

I’m still taking part in my (free) Social Media and Open Education course – which this week was really interesting and dealt with Digital Storytelling, check out my last post for more information on that – and my Web design course (the homework for which I should be doing right now instead of writing this!).  I was suppose to do a Photography course through the Photographic Society of America, but the textbook I’ve only been able to find on Ebay.  I have just purchased it, though I’m still deciding if I just want to work through the book on my own, or take the course.  I’ll probably take a look at the book in November or December (more than likely December!) and figure it out.  (worried about the portrait unit – don’t really like taking pics of other people so I want to see what the exercises are before I commit)

On Tuesday I start volunteering weekly with Junior Achievement’s Company Program.  I was a volunteer advisor two years ago, but skipped last year, as I was too busy.  Somehow I decided that this year I was LESS busy?  Not sure what I was thinking when I agreed to that! lol Anyway, it’s a great program!  Hopefully we have a great year! (more…)

Well, this week has royally sucked.  I’ve been tired all week… kinda feel like I’ve got too much going on – and it’s only going to get worse starting next week when I start two of my three courses.  Only one of these courses I’m actually paying for, so if I just can’t do it, at least I can concentrate on just that one!  Not to mention that on Tuesday we buried a wonderful co-work who died from cancer at age 25.  I didn’t know her very well, but many of the others I work with did and we used the office as a memorial room for staff and students to visit.

Then tonight I got home to discover that my web host account had been hacked and I got suspended for ’spamming’.  Sigh.  Got that up and running, but I’m freaking paranoid that it will happen again!

Good stuff…. I’m sure there’s some of that!

Let’s see… my 365 photography project is going well!  Though there were some close calls, I haven’t missed a day, though some may have been an hour or two past midnight.  So far it’s all photography or photoshop.  I suppose it will probably stay that way.    I’m enjoying it so far.  If anyone has any requests let me know

I updated my Fairy Idyll cross stitch project page with a new progress pic.

I booked my flight to Dallas next month for Star Wars Fan Days III so I will definitely be going to that!! I also have a ticket to see Star Wars In Concert the night previous to the con.  I CAN’T WAIT!!!  If any one has suggestions for things to do in Dallas, please let me know!  I’ll have about 2 two days in total (spread over a Friday, Monday and Tuesday) for touristy things.

I think that’s about it for now

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Currently listening to:  glorious silence

Yeah… I haven’t been posting much lately. It seems every time I think I’ve caught up… I haven’t. And I seem to just keep adding more stuff to the list! In September I’ll be starting a Web Design course and a Photography course. Yesterday I also started my own version of a Project 365. Project 365 is a daily photography challenge, but I may change it up a bit… make it more of a general creative challenge rather than just photography. I might have writing, or maybe a banner I created… whatever… as long as it’s creative and I did it in one day. You can find that at Aurora 365 (a link is also in the menu on the right).

You’ll noticed I changed the theme up here a little bit.  I got bored of the other one.  I wish this one had more of an ‘aurora borealis’ background.  Perhaps when I have some time (HAH!) I’ll make one.   I’ve been getting a few photos and a couple of pieces of cross stitch together for exhibition which will be happening in about a week and a half.  I was going to post somethign on the KISS concert I went to a few weeks ago, but it was so long ago now I don’t think anyone cares. lol Basically it was awesome and I was in the front row and it was totally worth it.

Lots of projects in the works… revamping my photo site (I’m going to change all the watermarks… even though I love them so… to something a bit more not in your face), and I’ve just purchased Adobe Lightroom so I’ll be having fun organizing my thousands of photos in there for a while!

Think that’s it for now.   Let me know what you think of my new project Aurora 365!

Alright, so, first things first.  The important stuff… Dad arrived back in the province over the weekend and came home yesterday.  He’ll have a nurse for a bit and not sure when he’ll be able to go back to work, but he seems to be doing well.

Yesterday I finaly joined the iPhone cult.   Already got several apps from the app store and some custom ring tones.  But I’m so broke at a time when I really need money! lol  Fan Days is looking so yummy, too with flights under $600.  As for the iPhone, not sure that I’ll be using it as my iPod or anything as  I have a great mp3 player already.  However, I may make an exception when I go away so that I don’t have to bring that extra device with me and all it’s ’stuff’.  So far I’m really liking it!  It was iPhone or Blackberry and the iPhone really only won out because of the bigger screen and (more…)

Another weekend, another weekly round up!

Visitors to my Photography section will now notice a BIG change!  I really wasn’t happy with the photo gallery I originally chose when I moved over to this new host.  I’ve since found a theme I like much better.  Hopefully you all will too.  I welcome comments on it!

I haven’t escaped the cold computer lab of job #2 for long as I’ll be starting back at the job on Tuesday.   woo!  It’s just for a couple of days ever other week, but the money will be very helpful and I did quite enjoy the work.

Last update for this week… I added a little drabble “Love” that is still open to viewing by the general public for a few more days.  Just check out the creative corner section of my site to read it.   Comments welcome!

Hope everyone has a great Easter if you celebrate it.

Well, those of you that folow me on Twitter or facebook may know that I’ve been wrestling with some decisions this week.  Namely:  Do I go back to school or not… I’ve been going back and forth but right now I’m thinking… no.  I might take a few courses or woskhops here and there and funding allows but at this time I’m not going back to take an actual program.  I was looking at Web Design and Database Management courses.  Well, I don’t actually want to do that as an actual job, just have those skills that I can use in my current job, so I’ve decided to put that aside for now.  Of course I may change my mind in the future!

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So I agreed/offered/whatever to go into the city (an 8 hour bus ride round trip) to get two of my American friends a Canada exclusive version of Twilight.  Note that I have never watched, nor am I interested in, Twilight.  I’m such a nice person. lol But it was nice to have a day out by my self.  A nice quiet bus ride and a QUICK walk around town.

I got there and had about 50 minutes to get to HMV, buy stuff and get (more…)

Alright gang, the Photography section of the site is now online!  You can access it from the links on the side, and also through a link in the Creative Corner section.

That means the website is “complete” (again).  Of course there will always be changes and reasons to stop by.  I’ll be posting new stuff as I have time to work on my other hobbies and post updates here.  Tweaking and playing with the look and options and extra stuff.  Subscribe to my site if you’re interested in keeping uptodate with my postings.  You can also check out my twitter and Facebook feeds as I’ll announce there when I update as well.

Enjoy the site and please feel free to post comments!  All sections except the cross stitch area are comment enabled and if you feel so incined to comment on the stitching, feel free to use the guestbook/wall at the bottom of the main page or comment on the appropriate update blog posting.

Until next time…