September 2nd, 2010
I suppose that’s not grammatically correct (or even a real word really). I would have to have been organized to become undisorganized, but I never was organized. I think that’s part of the reason it seems to fun to begin organizing my life.
I bought a book called What’s a Disorganized Person To Do, by Stacey Platt. It’s very short and to-the-point tips are great! And there are lists for how long food and other items are good for and where to store them. I’m thinking of making a list of fridge/freezer food shelf life and sticking it to the fridge.
There are a lot of things I want to do, enough that it’s going to take me a long time before even half of them are done, but finding the motivation was the first step for me. Now that I have it I just need to find the energy and will power to stay away from my evil distraction (the internet) long enough to make some progress.
There are some little things I want to do, getting a mail organizer and one of those three tiered hanging baskets for the kitchen. My first big project is to go through all the stuff in the spare room and try to get rid of more then I did when we moved. That way I can shelve things as I go through and hopefully make some more space to make that room more comfortable. Eventually I want to make it a work space for when I’m doing my website and ordering items for my (not yet opened) online store. My boyfriend already uses the desk a lot, but today was the first day I sat at it since before I got my laptop. I need to do that more often.
I can’t wait until September 6th so I can order an IKEA catalogue. I want to get a little table with a drawer for the kitchen/entrance so we have somewhere to put the mail and keys and things. That way I can have the one drawer and counter space back in the kitchen, which right now is where my boyfriend empties his pockets.
Some things I’ve already gotten better at are putting my clothes away right after I take them out of the dryer (I was very bad for leaving my clothes in the basket), making the bed every day (just about anyways). and keeping the kitchen tidy. I’ve even been relatively good about washing the floors once every couple weeks. So it’s not a bad start.
And now a random picture, because I can’t post without one 
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September 1st, 2010
There are so many things I could say about how the internet has changed my life. I don’t read as much, I don’t even watch as much tv. But there’s two things I would like to focus on.
First, having just moved away from home for the first time, I find that I don’t feel as far away as I thought I would. I think the internet has made it easier for people to keep in touch with family and friends when they’re traveling or living out of town. I think it has helped me keep up with what’s happening with my family better then even when I was still living close to them.
Also I have met one of my best friends through the internet. We met on a Lord of the Rings message board and then began to chat on messengers. I remember spending countless hours chatting about movies, books, pirates (we are both very big Pirates of the Caribbean fans). It’s been around 6 years I believe that we’ve kept in touch, and even sent each other letters and gifts. And in about a year we are planning to meet for the first time.
Secondly, I don’t think I would have gotten so into photography if not for the internet. I think having a place like Flickr to share with anyone and have comments from people that aren’t family and friends was a big motivation for me. I can’t be totally sure because I did have a camera before the internet, but it wasn’t until I got my digital camera that I started taking pictures of everything and finding my own love for it. If nothing else I think it helped me develop my talent quicker then had there been no internet.
And now I am working on an online store to sell postcards, magnets and things, all with photos I’ve taken on them. Being the shy person that I am I am happy there is a way for me to sell things without having to go convince people that my work is good enough for them to sell in their stores, even though I should try that one day too.
So I think for me personally the internet has changed my life for the good.
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August 30th, 2010
Last weekend, on Saturday September 28th, there was a country fair here in Fort McMurray at Heritage Park. There was an Arts & Crafts exhibition (also some others for food and plants etc). I found out two nights before the entries for the photography entries needed to be in so I quickly printed off a few photos to enter. And now I am very glad I did!
I was shocked that I got even one ribbon, let alone three! Each ribbon had the judging card on the back and a note from the judge which I love because they left a couple tips for me. I won 1st prize in Scenic, 2nd prize in Black & White, and 3rd in Pets. These are the photos in that order:
I’ve found the whole experience very rewarding and motivating. I am going to look for contests online and in magazines to enter, and I’m working on my Artfire store for postcards, magnets etc with my photos. I also got some tips today from a guy in the camera store here and think I will have to start learning more about my camera. I have Brian Petersens Understanding Exposure to read too, which I think will help me ‘get’ what I’m suppose to do and already doing and be able to explain it better when I’m asked.
I am thankful to everyone who has congratulated me and to my boyfriend who was the one who found out about the fair and suggested I enter the Rathtrevor Trail picture. I hope I will have more experience like this in the future.
Tags: award, contest, exhibition, Fort McMurray, Photography, ribbon
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August 24th, 2010
I am very happy with this photo. It was such a gorgeous field. And I love that the color turned out the way it did straight out of the camera.
So I was going to wait and post about the WeBlogIt topic for the week but I have decided to make a list of things I would like to get done soon. I like lists. I find them very motivating, and when I see things checked off it’s rewarding in a way. These are probably going to be a little random, but that’s normal.
- Go through all folders (minus Photos) and clean out all the crap on my computer
- Catch up on the last few episodes of Bleach (this is on my 101 list too…I’m so close!)
- Go through browser bookmarks
- Make price list for photo items (postcards, magnets etc)
- Enter photos in the country fair exhibition (this weekend)
- Put more of my cds onto the computer and my mp3 player
- Start organizing my life
That last one is something I have been thinking about for a while. I want to be able to organize things but sometimes I just don’t have any ideas. But I found a book at work called What’s A Disorganized Person To Do and it actually looks helpful and, according to the only review I could find, fun. So I think on paid day I’m going to get it and start reading.
Also, the country fair. My boyfriend actual saw the add in the local free paper for the Wood Buffalo Country Fair. They have exhibitions. I feel a little bad because I thought it seemed a little bit cheesy that the pictures are to be mounted on white poster board and not framed, but now thinking about it it’s not a bad idea. And that way there’s no influence from the frame, right? So really it’s a good idea. I would have to enter my photos Thursday, so I need to get some poster board and print some pictures. I did one of my cat tonight and I can truthfully say I LOVE my printer! There are different categories and I think I’m going to enter at least a couple. I will post more about this later this week or after the weekend probably.
Well that got a bit out of my system. But one thing I need to say, I have been addicted to the anime Bleach for the last few weeks catching up on episodes. I had finally start really enjoying one (the fighting can get a little monotonous at times) and then…stupid Wonderweiss shows up and deathly injures one of my favorite characters!! 
That made me sad. I’m such a dork… and maybe a little bit sad…
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August 20th, 2010
I found this on the Booking Through Thursday site. It’s Friday I know, but I was too lazy to do it yesterday.
1. Favorite childhood book?
Well, when I was very young my brother and I use to get our parents to read The Cat’s Quizzer by Doctor Suess. That is the earliest book I remember. When I was a little older (maybe 8 or so) I use to read The Doll in the Garden, by Mary Downing Hahn. I still have it somewhere. Also when I was in grade 5 my teacher suggested Mail Order Wings, which I took out of the library a few times to read.
2. What are you reading right now?
Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Trying to anyways…a little bit dry.
3. What books do you have on request at the library?
None, I’m not much for taking out library books, I prefer to buy and if I really like it keep it, or if I don’t donate it to charity or a used book store for others to enjoy.
4. Bad book habit?
Not putting them away when I’m done reading them. They’re all over the house.
5. What do you currently have checked out at the library?
Nothing.
6. Do you have an e-reader?
No, don’t plan to get one. I like having a book in my hand
7. Do you prefer to read one book at a time, or several at once?
Just one at a time so I can focus on all the details.
8. Have your reading habits changed since starting a blog?
Nope, although I do read less since I got my laptop
9. Least favorite book you read this year (so far?)
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland…I think old style writing was a little dull.
10. Favorite book you’ve read this year?
Hmmm, that ones difficult to answer. There’s a bit of a tie between The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón and The Stand by Stephen King. Although Blockade Billy was really good too.
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