this is how a heart breaks

Because I want to brag, this is what I’ve purchased, pretty much according to my budgets and exactly what I wanted.

1. HP Special Edition Laptop
2. Dell 19” Widescreen Monitor
3. Nikon SB-600 Flash
4. Sigma Macro 105mm F2.8 Lens
5. Sigma 10-20mm f/4 – 5.6
6. Giottos Mini Rocket-Air Blaster
7. Manfrotto 486 Compact Ball Head
8. Calumet 7500 Tripod
9. Crumpler 7 Million Photography Bag

I still need a laptop sleeve/bag. Any suggestions? I want something that slings across me messenger style and it has to be cute. If it were glittery that would be even better lol.

Today was a long day, with the migraine from hell, doing laundry… at least it was warmer! My son and I had lunch at Portillo’s yum and then got his hair cut. He was getting some ferocious emo hair. He’s actually been very well behaved today, even took care of me during the migraine from hell (I should just refer to it as MFH).

My Flickr account expires on Monday. I am just not sure if I am going to renew or not. Thoughts?

could you shine your light

It gets hard to write when you have such negative people coming around in a weird attempt to put me down just to make themselves feel better. Yay for “adult” behavior! I would be tempted to start over but I’m selfish. I like my google position heh.

Anyway, onto perkier things. My twin sister is going to be having a girl! So between the both of us, we will have a “matched” set of the wee ones. Doesn’t hurt that now I can buy every single neon pink glittery fluffy outfit possible! Key word is “glittery”.

I finally picked out a laptop since I’m mainly going to be using it for basic things, not photo processing and I probably wouldn’t be playing WoW on it too much (speaking of, my lovely 62 draenei mage is doing well! Yay for PvP goodness!), it didn’t hurt that it’s all swirly too heh. Depending on my funds, I will also be pondering a new monitor and video card even though my current desktop is old and can only do PCI.

Photography stuff wise, I have decided upon the Sigma 10-20mm and the Sigma 105mm Macro lenses. I will be getting the Nikon SB-600 flash. I will also be getting either the Crumpler 6 Millon Dollar Home or the Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home. Unless you have a suggestion for a different camera bag? I can be so indecisive. I also need a new tripod but NO clue what I want in that area yet. I would really appreciate your suggestions or at least what kind of gear you have! I also want to get more into lighting since I severely lack any knowledge in that area (I mainly prefer natural light photos). I just do not know where to get started!

I just noticed my Flickr account is going to expire. Debating if I’m going to renew or not.

Sometimes I feel so invisible to everyone. I’ve lost contact with well… everyone. Ever since I switched back to retail hours.  I don’t even know how to reconnect.

the one where i ramble

Well, obviously new design (awaits any and all praise…) which I like to think is a touch better than the green one.

I filed my taxes and was beyond shocked at the oh so glorious refund I shall be receiving in two weeks. I plan on purchasing the sigma 10-20mm lens, I want a macro lens but unsure of which one I like best although I know I want something in the 100-150mm range, the sb-600 flash, and a new camera bag, probably the Crumpler 6 million. What other photography gear would you suggest? Or what suggestions do you have for a wide angle lens and a macro lens?

I am also, finally, going to be in the market for a laptop so any and all suggestions would be nice. I fix them lol but I’ve always owned desktops so I’m not sure really what I even WANT in a laptop. Well, spec wise I do to a point… 2gb ram, AMD TL-60 or TL-64 processor, 250gb hdd, and at least a halfway decent video card. What I can’t decide on is brand or size. I know I do not want a Sony and I have issues with Toshiba. I will admit I do want something pretty which falls into the HP area and I have used HP desktops for over 10 years now. I really would appreciate any suggestions or perhaps what kind of laptop you own and what you like/dislike about it.

I also plan on giving my sister $500 to pay off one of her credit cards, $150 – 200 for her baby (we find out if the baby is a boy or girl tomorrow!!!), some sort of present for her fiance, and naturally all sorts of stuff for my son. Although all he seems to want is a video game.

Well, naturally, here’s a photo. Yay for glitter.

Pose

All Over Again

What to say? My son turned 6 years old on the 9^th and his father (and I use that term ever so loosely) ignored him again. Makes me thankful that my son picks up not only my looks, but my intelligence as well (although this might not be a good thing lol as he has memorized my WoW password!).

Anyway, a couple photos.

Day at the park

Took the child to the park yesterday, I think he had fun before it rained.

Take me away to a new place

Ah yes, yet another redesign. Ever so green. Oh and swirly, can’t forget the swirly!

Thank you so much Maree for the books! I can’t stop reading!

I am trying to find my voice again, who knew it would be so difficult?

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