I tried to post these last night as a 'little' thank you after my entry, see below. AOL was not being helpful and would not let me do it! ARGH! So here it is a day late and a dollar short. Hugs
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Thank You!
I was reminded earlier today that tomorrow is my anniversary here in JLand. One year and I can hardly believe it! I started the journal for fun, thinking only family and close friends would visit. I had no idea what direction I would take, what I'd talk about, or if it would even last. Now a year later I'm so addicted to the whole 'scene.'
The journal itself took on a mind of it's own. How far I've come. I still don't get into all my little secrets ::giggle:: but I've grown in so many ways. I've met so many wonderful people and feel like you are family and close friends and I thank you! You've supported me in so many aspects of the direction of my life whether you know it or not. It's been a wonderful ride and I look forward to many more miles.
Through JLand I was introduced to PSP and graphics. Angel over at Angels Artistic Expressions helped get me started and gave me so much advise and help. Thanks Angel!! Slowly I got the hang of it, and now I can't stop. Like I said, thanks Angel! LOL I've tried to help others along the way as Angel has helped me, and I do hope someone got something out of what I said or gave.
Giving.... it's away of life around JLand. Support, smiles, advise, help, and even their pictures. I've had so many of you let me snag your pictures to play with. I do appreciate it. Without your blessings some of my graphics would not be what they are. Thank You! Take the covered bridge, I snagged it from Betty over at My Day My Interests. There are so many of you out there I could no way list you all, but do know I appreciate your 'blessing' in using your graphics.
I could go on and on about how great you all, and I probably should but I'd most likely bore you. Just know I appreciate all of you and look forward to more journeys with each of you!
Perfect Place
Wouldn't it be wonderful to grab your coffee and enjoy the view? I surely thought so! Ok, so the background is actually a sunset picture I took not to long ago, but it works here too, doesn't it? ::grin:: Sitting on the dock with the smell of morning coming in off the water. Fresh scents of nearby flowers and the aroma of your morning brew. A perfect place to be, a perfect place to start your day.
Instead I have the sounds of traffic on the road and in the air. Lawn mowers going and my neighbor building something in his garage. The dishwasher is running and my sister on the phone. The TV is on, the fan is running and my computer is humming through it all. Can you say reality!?!
It's 80 degrees here this morning and it is expected to get even warmer. A little humidity but the breeze is pleasant. The fan helps! No, I do not have AC and actually like it better without most of the time. I like the fresh air and most summer smells. I can do without the 100% humidity and 90 degree temps, as well as the smell of exhaust. Fresh cut grass and sweet flowers outweigh the bad so I will live.
Not much planned for today. Bits and pieces around the house. I need to figure out what I will be doing for my Dad. What on earth do you get for the man who has everything and wants nothing? What I'd really like to do is get him broadband or DSL. It's so frustrating calling over there only to get BZZZZZZZZ BZzzzz bzzzzz. He's gone back and forth on it, but for some reason he feels he 'owes' AOL. WTF??? He'll probably be upset with anything we do. He feels we shouldn't get him anything and after the Christmas present and spending so much there he'll be nuts. We told him when we gave him the chair it was a combo gift because of the money spent. He will not forget it either. Aaah my Dad... one helluva guy!
Friday, June 16, 2006
More Fathers Day
These are made with my own pictures as backgrounds. I did the park bench with a subtle animation of the water and one without.
Back to Work
I loved this picture when I got it and felt it fit today. Beautiful, peaceful, and calming. A dream view if I say so myself. Pull up a chair and relax... or in my case... fall asleep.
Holy crap! I forgot how hard it is to get back into the swing of work after a week off. I did a lot of running while off, but it never exhausted me as much as this week did. Nothing major at work, but the routine and having to really think took a toll. During the week I'd get home, do dinner, read mail, work on a few graphics and when it was done I had no ambition to really write. The last couple of days I didn't even try, my brain was fried. Today I got my buttock on the couch after dinner and I was out like a light. I swear had I climbed in bed I could have slept 'til morning. I guess that is a sign of getting old!
Weather has been great here and summer is sneaking in a few days early. We are planning or get together for Fathers Day. We spend it at my sister Pat's house. She has the nice big yard and pool. Should come in handy with temps expected in the high 80's with lots of humidity. Not sure if I will venture into the water... BBBRRRrrrr after the cold spell we just had, but might just have to cool down :) Time will tell.
Will be posting a few graphics for the big day on Sunday. Some animated some not. Hope you find something that works for you.
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