tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9568827457726117062024-03-06T00:06:30.696-08:00Jessie Kay Graphics and DesignJessica Petershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00976497755384386069noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-956882745772611706.post-67571608187344142772013-12-01T04:00:00.000-08:002013-12-01T04:00:08.258-08:00Christmas Photography Tips and Tricks<center style="text-align: left;">
With Christmas right around the corner, I thought I would share some tips and tricks to ensure you get some great pictures to remember Christmas 2013 for years to come!</center>
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<b>Tip 1: Take pictures when people aren't paying attention.</b></center>
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You get the most genuine expressions when people aren't trying to look good in front of the camera. The pictures I have when people aren't looking become some of my favorites.</center>
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<b>Tip 2: Take pictures of the ornaments that are important or sentimental to you.</b></center>
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Take pictures of ornaments that mean the most to you, and write down why they are important. For example, in the top picture, the ornament with the white lace? My grandma made that before she died. And it was on my mom's tree. My first Christmas in my new house my mom gave it to me to put onto my tree. Someday, I want my children to know why it is so special to me.</center>
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<b>Tip 3: Take pictures of your tree.</b></center>
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This may be an obvious one, but I think its very important. I have started taking pictures of our tree every year to see how it changes. My boyfriend and I don't have children, but when we do I expect that our tree will change very much. Right now it is a lot of store bought ornaments with a few sentimental ones. I expect that ratio will change after we have children. I think the tree is a good indicator of how your life has changed Christmas to Christmas. </center>
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I hope you can utilize these tips to capture some of your Christmas on film (err.. on memory? What do we say now that we use digital cameras?!) whether you use a DSLR or a point and shoot. And I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!</center>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14748643241340564389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-956882745772611706.post-62056770883897354222013-06-05T00:00:00.000-07:002013-06-05T00:00:13.006-07:005 Reasons To Use StumbleUpon<center style="text-align: left;">
Okay, so don't kill me, internet, but I actually haven't been pinning a lot lately.</center>
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Don't get me wrong. I love to glance at the app every now and then, but I haven't been hardcore like on-the-actual-computer pinning.</center>
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<i>(That's the technical term. You know what I'm talking about.)</i></center>
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I have been using <a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/" target="_blank">StumbleUpon</a>. Have you heard of it? It's kinda like Pinterest. Except, more men use it. And me, apparently. </center>
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<b>1.</b> (<b>Better) Creative Content. </b>Pinterest has a Design section, yes, but to me, it just feels like an awful lot of inspiration, rather than tutorials. I can Stumble through the Graphic Design interest (my favorite) and see TONS of tutorials, freebies, and other articles that aren't available on Pinterest. I think the reason that some aren't on there is some just don't have pinnable images. (I try to keep my favorites on both, if possible.)<br /><br />2. <b>You actually read the articles.</b> I don't know about you, but I rarely click through on Pinterest. And when I do, I'm often disappointed that it is linked to a picture, or worse, to a website that just repins things and doesn't give the source. Or worstest, TUMBLR. Ahhh. I love StumbleUpon because I actually read the articles. And comment. And give love to the original writer.<br /><br /><b>3. You find the best stuff from all over the internet.</b> Stumble all of your interests. It will find you some awesome, funny, and sometimes weird things from all edges of the internet. Because you aren't limited to using pictures, like you are on Pinterest, you can find some really cool articles. Or Javascript games. Like this one called <a href="http://www.incredibox.com/en/" target="_blank">Incredibox</a> that lead to Dakota and I fighting over who could be the better mixer.<br /><br /><b>4. Lots more interests to choose from. 512! :) </b>And if you "Like" (or Thumbs Up) enough pages from a website, SU will ask if you want to see more pages from this page, essentially adding it to your interests list!</center>
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I know StumbleUpon won't replace Pinterest in the blogging world, but at least give it a chance. You never know what kind of fun, interesting stuff you will come across!</center>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14748643241340564389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-956882745772611706.post-69102048075769803082013-05-28T15:50:00.000-07:002013-05-28T15:50:03.300-07:00Graduation Photo Dump<center style="text-align: left;">
I am officially a college graduate! Well, not officially, because I have to wait until AUGUST for my diploma, but whatever. I participated in the ceremony, therefore, in my eyes, I am a college graduate.</center>
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It makes me kind of sad to be done, now that it's over. I feel like a whole part of my life is over. Most of mine and Dakota's relationship took place in college. Now that it's over, we will be spending far less time together. But really, we aren't one of those couples that are together 24/7. I will admit that I like to be home when he's home.. but I usually do my own thing. Anyways.</center>
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My graduation day started with lots of being lazy. We were both off for the day, so we slept in. We went shopping. And then, I got my hair done. First time dying (erm, bleaching) in four years! My appointment was made for 1 PM to allow time to do everything, but my stylist didn't realize I didn't have any dye in my hair. The bleaching took like 20 minutes. Also, I didn't realize my hair was soooo long until <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christinasteelman.cosmetologist?fref=ts" target="_blank">Christina</a> posted these pictures on Instagram later. I love her. If you are ever in the area, stop by and see her! She is seriously the best.Check out her <a href="http://instagram.com/cosmobynina" target="_blank">Instagram</a> of all the cool stuff she does! I really want some bright colors in my hair already. And its been blonde less than a week haha.</center>
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And what is really cool is she just left my natural hair the color it was.. so that it will grow out better than if she had dyed my hair darker. </center>
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And she curled it for my graduation.. these curls lasted til after I got home.. like 10 PM. My hair is notorious for letting go of curls. But those stuck. Now I need to figure out how to use a curling iron.. Dakota loved it curled. <i>(I use it and nothing happens. No curl. Tutorials, anyone, for dummies??) </i></center>
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And after waiting TWO HOURS for instructions, the graduation commenced, and I managed to find my parents afterward... (it was a MADHOUSE!) Forgive the cheesy smiles that will commence.....<br />
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<br />But in light of the fact that I am accomplishing my childhood dream of being a (monetize able) artist today, I thought I would give you some things that I personally LOVE about being a designer, and why I think it is the best job in the world. I am going to TRY and keep it to ten, because I think of new things I love every day, and this list could get long.</div>
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<b>8) There is a world of inspiration out there on the internet.</b> Some days I feel like there are so many others out there better than me, but there always will be. But I can learn from them. And maybe, someday, somehow, someone will learn from me.</div>
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<b>9) I get to communicate in non-verbal ways.</b> Design is communication. I am not always good at the whole small talk thing. I don't make friends easily. But I can get my message across in design.</div>
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10) <b>My job is also my hobby.</b> I like to come home and talk about design here. I like to play on Illustrator in my spare time. I get to love what I do, and still separate work from play. That's pretty awesome.</div>
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Using periods in phone numbers instead of dashes.<br />
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Designers that rasterize their PDFs before sending them to me.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am currently reading Diamond in the Rough by Shawn Colvin. I've been trying to finish it but I think I'm just not a fan of memoirs. I will finish it but in the words of Emily "Its not my taste but I appreciate the attempt." Gilmore girls? Anyone? :)</span></span></span><br />
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Oh and CONGRATS to my bestest friend on graduating college!!! I'm so proud of you hun. I'm very blessed to have you in my life and I know you will go big places! Just don't forget about me when you become a hot shot designer. ;) </div>
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So I figure since everyone else does something like this in the blogging world.. I would try it out too! This week I have been on StumbleUpon a great deal (as opposed to Pinterest) because StumbleUpon has a lot more Graphic Design content.. like actual tutorials and stuff, rather than just inspiration, which is something I feel Pinterest lacks. I was going to keep it design based.. but I got bored. So I have some nutritional ones for you too, because nutrition is a major interest for me. </center>
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Check out these <a href="http://newevolutiondesigns.com/100-free-movie-fonts/" target="_blank">great movie fonts</a>. Mock movie posters? I see something like this in the future.</center>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I shared my<a href="http://jessiekaygraphicsanddesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-julep-box.html" target="_blank"> first ever JULEP box</a>. Such pretty colors!</span></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">I showed you my</span><a href="http://jessiekaygraphicsanddesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/if-it-werent-for-last-minute-i-would.html" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank"> final graphic design project</a><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">..that includes ZOMBIES. (</span><a href="http://jessiekaygraphicsanddesign.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-new-pastime-running-from-zombies.html#.UZZteaLU8k4" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">My favorite creature.</a><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">)</span></center>
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My worst problem with this project was that I couldn't figure out what game to make. And then it came to me.. Just Dance with zombies! We all know<a href="http://jessiekaygraphicsanddesign.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-new-pastime-running-from-zombies.html" target="_blank"> how I feel about zombies</a>. </center>
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This month I signed up to be a Maven at <a href="http://www.julep.com/" target="_blank">Julep</a>. I have gotten addicted since Abigail got her subscription. I just love nail polish, and Julep sends it to you. You mean I don't have to go shopping to get nail polish? Sign me up!</center>
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<li><a href="http://www.julep.com/ring-finger-sparkle.html" target="_blank">Camille</a> (I couldn't find this one by itself.. this was my mystery polish that I added on for $4.99)</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.julep.com/american-beauty-volumizing-mascara.html" target="_blank">Volumizing Mascara</a></li>
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<b>My thoughts: </b>The picture doesn't do this color justice. I definitely need to take pictures in the daylight next time. This polish reminded me of something I would wear to get married. Very subdued, in that it is a single color, but very sparkly. Something I would feel comfortable wearing at work. I had the same issue with this as Yumi with it being a pain to take off, but I didn't really want to take it off, so maybe it wasn't as much as an issue.</div>
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I don't know if I could do it again if I had a do-over. But now that I've had them for nearly five or six years and the pain I went through to get them (hurt worse than my tattoo.. no joke.) I don't want to get rid of them. </div>
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The thing is, I want new plugs. I've had this set for most of the time I've been at this size, and I love them. They don't fall out while I'm sleeping. And they look like regular earrings to most people. Except once I had an interview and the interviewer had gauges so she realized.. I would've had to take them out to work there, or wear <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Flesh-Squishy-Plugs-Sold/dp/B006ZDABNM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366910522&sr=8-1&keywords=flesh+plugs+00g" target="_blank">fleshies</a>. Kinda glad I didn't get the job after all.</div>
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And we all know <a href="http://jessiekaygraphicsanddesign.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-new-pastime-running-from-zombies.html" target="_blank">I love zombies</a>, yes? Zombie cameo? Count me in! </div>
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Today's Avenger Inspired Outfit is for Thor. Thor is the brother to my personal favorite non-Avenger super villian <a href="http://jessiekaygraphicsanddesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/avenger-inspired-outfit-loki.html" target="_blank">Loki</a>.<br />
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Thor's outfit would be great for a night out but I would also wear this to work. Because I'm a graphic designer and people expect us to be eccentric. But if you change out the boots for some flats or nice black heels it turns very conservative. Until people notice the details of the jewelry. Which is how I like to roll. I mean, really, I wear a necklace with a fish on it. It makes people wonder.<br />
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The earrings I love because they remind me of Thor's helmet, which in doing research for this (ha, I love blogging, looking at pictures of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hemsworth" target="_blank">Chris Hemsworth</a> is research!) I found Thor doesn't wear his helmet in the movie, that I remember or can find Google images of. Isn't that weird?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14748643241340564389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-956882745772611706.post-51604802957619890432013-04-22T08:19:00.000-07:002013-04-22T08:19:16.286-07:00Avenger Inspired Outfit: Hawkeye<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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Today's Avengers Inspired Outfit is inspired by Hawkeye, everyone's favorite marksman. Now, I haven't seen the Avengers movie (Blasphemy, I know!) so this Hawkeye's color scheme is based more on the comic book character, rather than the movie.<br />
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The comic book character is wayy purple. So he is kinda my second favorite Avenger. But did I mention my boyfriend is also an archer? That probably helps too.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14748643241340564389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-956882745772611706.post-8923516153242231382013-04-18T00:00:00.000-07:002013-04-18T00:00:02.446-07:00Avenger Inspired Outfit: Loki<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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I'm not a fashion concious person. Most days I would rather wear pajamas than get dressed. But, then I discovered Polyvore. Actually, I discovered it a while ago, but I've been playing with it like all day.<br />
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That site is addicting.<br />
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So I decided to start something new! Outfits!<br />
Inspired by the Avengers. At least, for a few posts they will be. Until I can find some other inspiration for outfits!<br />
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Okay, Okay.<br />
Loki is not an Avenger. But I LOVE Loki. <a href="http://jessiekaygraphicsanddesign.blogspot.com/2012/09/pet-profile-loki.html" target="_blank">I even have a cat named after him. </a><br />
Not sure why, I just always liked him.<br />
I think the internet feels the same, considering how much Loki stuff is out there, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search?search_submit=&q=loki&order=most_relevant&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US" target="_blank">especially on Etsy</a>.<br />
And believe me, he lives up to his name.<br />
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But really, I think Loki is just misunderstood. <br />
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Today's outfit is prominently black and green, with a splash of gold. These outfits will be more inspired by the comic book characters, with maybe some of the movie thrown in.<br />
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My favorite part is the necklace. I would totally wear it. My Loki would be proud.<br />
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/loki/set?.embedder=6794846&.svc=blogger&id=79290623" target="_blank">Loki</a> by <a href="http://jessiekay77.polyvore.com/?.embedder=6794846&.svc=blogger" target="_blank">jessiekay77</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/stretch_pants/shop?query=stretch+pants" target="_blank">stretch pants</a></small></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14748643241340564389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-956882745772611706.post-10838221262478204372013-04-17T09:07:00.002-07:002013-04-17T09:07:14.599-07:00Work Out in Style<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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So, I've noticed that I get inspired to work out by looking at work out clothes. Now, mind you, I've never been one for fashion, but I love looking at work out clothes. Is that weird?<br />
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To inspire me to be better at this whole working out thing, I made my VERY FIRST polyvore thingy. Let me know how I did!<br />
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I've never spent this much money on a sports bra.. but I've never owned one, either. And I'm starting to really think I need to invest in one. Apparently they make a big difference. And this one is purple! </div>
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Okay, so it will probably be a while before I wear comfortable wearing this outside where people can see me. But when I'm at home, I could do this. Plus, again, they are purple. This is the basis of many of my decisions. If something comes in purple, it is instantly better. But I am thinking in California summer these will be useful since I won't want to keep my A/C on while I'm working out. </div>
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I already have a shirt similar to this, but they are so comfortable. To be quite honest, usually I just throw my hoodie over my bra when I exercise. But when summer comes along, that might kill me. (For those of you not familiar with California summer, it starts getting hot here in like May, and doesn't stop until usually October. September if we're lucky. Peak hot days get up to 107 degrees F+!) so this might be a better option.</div>
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Let's be honest. I've never spent this much on shoes. But recently, when I bought my new pair of trainers, I spent more money than I'm used to. But I'm used to buying cheap shoes. But I realized that a good pair of shoes makes all the difference. It's not a bunch of hoopla like I originally thought. Plus, these are so cute! The reviews look great on them too. Anyone want to get them for me?!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14748643241340564389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-956882745772611706.post-90606289089134721402013-04-16T10:43:00.003-07:002013-05-20T14:57:55.824-07:00Literary Junkies #6<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">I can't believe we are already on the 6th Link Up of Literary Junkies! Abigail and I love doing these link ups, because we are nerds. Are you a fellow Literary Junkie? Link up with us! We'd love to have you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, nothing at the moment. A stack of my TBR books went missing including The Paris Wife :( I have no idea and I don't want to go buy a whole bunch of new ones since I have a huge stack somewhere. Only I could be talented enough to lose a whole stack of books. :P</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First of all, I think I saw Abigail's books. On her bookshelf. But that could be just me. I'm not really reading anything at the moment. I was going to read The Paris Wife after Abigail, and I still will, I just didn't get to it before the link up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Amazon all the way :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Depends. I love shopping on Amazon for books. I love finding free gems on the Kindle store. But I also love going to a used bookstore here in town and digging for books. And Abigail and I both enjoy looking at books at Good Will. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Locally owned however when Borders was still here I loved that place. I like going to the one where I live but they have a small selection. The best one I've found isn't exactly local to me. It's in Pismo and its huge and wonderful. There are even a few cats wandering around the store and the owner is an amazing woman. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love locally owned stores. I love the used bookstore here, as I mentioned. And my little town has a bookstore that is attached to a flower shop. Although I don't usually go in unless it is Christmas time and the stores stay open late. I do miss Borders though, but I must confess, I hardly ever bought anything there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bookmark. I usually pass on my books so I like to keep them in good condition in case they want to pass it on too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bookmark. You think with me being a Graphic Designer, I would have my own fancy one. Nope, I usually just use a piece of paper. But that's also usually because I'm not about to dog ear Abigail's books. She might hurt me. Usually though I'm on my Kindle and it remembers for me ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I would love to alphabetize by author but right now my 5 bookcases are all random :p</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My bookcase at home is split into Non-Fiction and Fiction, and then alphabetized by author. I got a little OCD when I cleaned my bookshelf.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep or donate. I've never thrown away a book or sold any. Well maybe at a yard sale but If I enjoyed a book but its not one I will read over and over I will give it to someone I know. Everything else that I don't keep I donate. Generally ones that at one point I wouldn't part with are donated to make room for some new obsessions lol.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">I've never thrown a book away! That's blasphemy. I am pretty much a book </span><span style="color: #222222;">hoarder. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Unless I lose them. Or someone borrows them and never gives them back. I keep thinking I should go trade in some books to get new ones, but they are like my children, how do you decide which to give away?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep it. I generally use it as my bookmark.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Same here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If I only have a short period of time to read I keep it on. If I have time for uninterrupted reading I take it off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I typically leave it on. Except for when I read 11/22/63. Then I took it off, because it kept getting in my way, because that is a huge book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Novel for sure. In short stories I don't feel like there is enough time to really get lost in the story.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Either. But I will admit I have read more novels than short stories. But I love J.D. Salinger's short stories, like A Perfect Day For Bananafish. Or Stephen King's short stories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If I had to choose probably collection. However, I have yet to actually finish a whole collection or anthology.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Not sure what the difference is, but I don't really care much for anthologies. I tend to favor some of the authors over the others, based on name recognition, and not get into the authors I don't know. Because I'm weird like that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I always try and get to the end of the chapter but when it gets to the point where I am reading the same page over and over and still have no idea what it said, that's when I know to put it down lol. I've also fallen asleep in the middle of the page and wake up with my book laying next to me. :p</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I always try to make it to the end of the chapter. But then I want to read the next chapter. And the next. And that's how I finish books in days. I can't say I've ever fallen asleep reading, but I've come close.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Both!!! I have never met a genre of book I didn't like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Both! I like my genres of books like I like my music, random!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love to borrow but I usually end up buying instead. I think I have a problem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Usually borrow. From Abigail. Because she has a problem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Used. I love finding books that have been loved. Although, I do love new book smell. Is that weird?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All 3. I see book reviews as recommendations. I love hearing what someone else thinks I would like to read and I love browsing. Oh, lets face it. I love books!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I will be the first to admit, I do judge books by its cover. If I like the cover art (I am a designer afterall) I will look at the book a little more closely than I would if it was ugly. But I like reading book reviews too. And I can't get enough recommendations. Especially since I go into other genres. So if you ever find a book that you think I would like, let me know!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cliffhangers get me worked up more than a tidy ending but if it was done well I love both of them equally.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I like tidy endings, because I like knowing about what happened to my characters and their lives. But cliffhangers are conversation starters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">YES!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am a morning person (usually) and I like to be up and doing stuff in the mornings. (Ask Dakota, he gets annoyed with my morning perkiness. He tries to hit my snooze button!) So I like to read at night in bed, or on weekends when I can shut the bedroom door and spend a few hours reading (or eight.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You want me to choose? Ha! I love them both!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Both. I love series because you get to know the characters better, and plus it kind of just fufillls my addiction. I kinda wish some of my favorite books were series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I think it would have to be The Stephanie Plum Series by Janet Evanovich or The Alphabet Series by Sue Grafton.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Harry Potter. Or The Hunger Games. Or the <span style="color: black; line-height: 19.1875px;">The Saga of Darren Shan. I loved those books. And there was 12 books in the series! I just kept reading and reading and reading.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Hmmm...well I know some others have heard of it but not a ton. Dutiful Daughter by Shawn Graves. I've mentioned it in previous link-ups but seriously. Everyone needs to read this! It is sold on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online. Oh and the second one, Dedicated Doctor, is amazing too but that one is only sold for e-readers. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Once you read the first one you won't be able to resist!</span></center>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">I second Abigail's answers. Mind blowing books. And I know the author. So that's pretty cool. But also Darren Shan books are great, there was a movie made about the first one, but I don't think it got too big. </span></center>
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I have made a decision to actively try and take more pictures of the people in my life. And the things we do. This decision is thanks to Abigail, who persuaded me to bring my big camera to the gun range yesterday. I'm so glad I did. I even let Abigail take some pictures of me. And I made sure to get a picture of my dad! He's at the bottom of this post. </center>
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I decided that no matter how fat I feel, I will cherish these memories someday, and if I don't get pictures of myself, I may regret it. I will be making my camera a bigger part of my life. I want to start having these images all around my home! So I need more :)</center>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">What is <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartphonedna.view&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zbWFydHBob25lZG5hLnZpZXciXQ..">Smartphone DNA</a>? </span></div>
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On Sunday, Abigail and I (along with her mom and sister) did <a href="http://www.colormerad.com/" target="_blank">Color Me Rad 5k</a>. It was so much fun. I am still sore, but that is mostly my own fault. I have been walking a lot, but I didn't think that the park I have been walking at is flat, and the 5k had hills. This added a level of difficulty. I have to hand it to Abigail, though, she kept me going. Mostly because I didn't want her to leave me and never be able to find her again. But also because she bought my ticket and made me run down the hills! I love that girl.</center>
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The thing about these pictures is, next year I can use them as "before" pictures. It is just more motivation for me to step up my weight loss!</center>
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I had such a great time, but along the way there were so many things I knew I should share, some that we knew to do, and some we learned when we got there. So here they are, and if you have more, let me know!</center>
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<b>1) Arrive early. Like, an hour or more before your wave. Imagine all the people headed to the same place, on top of normal traffic. Imagine the parking, and the cops blocking entrances. </b></center>
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<b>2) Take a before picture. Because when you are all colorful, you will have forgotten what it was like to be clean. </b></center>
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<b>3) If you want pictures, bring a little ziplock with you for your phone. I saw other people doing this and I was amazed that I didn't think of it! Color Me Rad made it really easy, because the ziplock they gave you the sunglasses in was appropriately sized. </b></center>
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My phone is still a little bit orange. And I kept having to wipe off the camera. But once you get all colorful, there is no place clean to wipe off the screen or the camera!</center>
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This was my favorite part. I didn't realize I was so colored until I took pictures! And even more so when I did comparisons!</center>
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If I had planned better, I would have designed us a shirt. How sad is it that a graphic designer bought shirts she could have made herself? (I even designed a shirt for someone else doing the 5k!) Next year, when we sign up (and we WILL be doing it again) I will be spending some time on the design, and maybe we will make tutus! </center>
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Thank you again Abigail for taking me. You're the best.</center>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14748643241340564389noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-956882745772611706.post-59857362901593376962013-04-04T18:27:00.001-07:002013-04-04T18:27:25.011-07:00Four Years of Dakota<center style="text-align: left;">
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I know I have been a bad blogger lately.</center>
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But things have been changing around these parts, and not all for the best.</center>
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I swear I'm fine. I've just taken some time off from stuff to try and heal myself.</center>
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Sometimes you just need a mental health day, err, week.</center>
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But I'm back, and hopefully with my new life, I can blog more.</center>
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But, I wanted to share someone close to my heart today.</center>
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March 26th (I know, so long ago now!) was mine and Dakota's FOURTH anniversary.</center>
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<b>FOUR YEARS.</b></center>
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Am I the only one that thinks time has gone by soooo quickly?</center>
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Dakota is truly and honestly my better half. </center>
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All the cheesy stuff. </center>
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I won't go on and on, because I don't want to be sappy.</center>
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All I can say is, I am very lucky to have him in my life as my best friend and my boyfriend.</center>
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And now I will show you a few snippets of our life together. We don't have a lot of pictures together, but I know when I get skinnier we will for sure be getting more pictures.</center>
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I love you, noob. Thank you for four amazing years. Here's to you and many more years together.<br />
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