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November 25, 2007

vacation catch-up

ah the holidays....a time to catch up on all the crap that i've been putting off...well most of it anyway. I'm trying to gather enough holiday spirit to drag out all the christmas tree stuff, but frankly, all i can think about is the amount of work involved in putting it up and taking it down a month later...*sigh* I think this is how scrooge got started. hrmmm...maybe if there was someone who would want to help me...and make a fun evening out of it... Smile. again people we're going with hope without griswold overkill here. I hope everyone had a good turkey day...i managed to get through without any major overeating...so that's always good.

Posted by artjynx at 03:50 PM |

October 30, 2007

San Francisco pt deux

ok maybe this isn't exactly fun work, but it was fun! Tongue out
This is Jeri's way cool booth that WILL win awards...(fingers crossed) tis uberchic and pretty much wasted the other guys on the floor. 
 
This was Jeri's ahem...inspiration everyday for the tradeshow...I'm thinking equinox fitness might getting a call for a copy of this poster for Jeri's office...I know I was inspired...then reality kicks in..
 
yes...more Pixar pics, but it was really cool and warrants more discussion. and I kinda lightened them anyway
 
here's the ever popular lobby. we did catch a glimpse of John Lassiter and got to stay for beer bash Fridays...twas very cool everyone is so laid back...I think if i worked 18 hour days I'd need more than just wine...
 
this is the famous Pier 39....where Jeri and I spent alot of time in the Bare Escentals shop..(make up!...I can be SUCH a girlie girl...I won't tell you how much I bought)
These are the cute little sea lions that live there. Jeri had to leave...they're kinda smelly...but oh so cute
Alcatraz...didn't go the tour though...that's just creepy...maybe when i'm not on a new makeup high when I'm in San Francisco again.
 
we also went to the Boudin bakery where they have an interesting art of baking bread into animals...after this adventure, I kinda put the camera away. our lovely drunk cab driver whisked us back to the hotel...(note to self....drunk cabbies never shut up). The day got much better though as I got to get a full on facial at a spa...never got to do that before but it was very cool even though the lady kinda griped about my skin care regime and attacked my face with a sharp object in order to clean my pores...ouch...but i feel pretty! I should note that this was the Saturday before Halloween and we were to eat dinner that evening by the Castro...known for parties and a large Gay population...not that that fact has anything to do with it...everything was definitely prettier though...but being halloween weekend and the castro being a party place there was some interesting people on the BART that night...the guy dressed as a positive EPT test was particularly frightning...I almost peed my pants from laughing...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Posted by artjynx at 04:22 PM |

October 23, 2007

cali girl again for a few days

well I'm off to see San Francisco tomorrow...should have mucho pics when i get back...trying to be unplugged for a few days, but I'm sure I'll be stealing hits off of Jeri's mac every night. I'm really going to try to relax and just be for the next few days...and maybe learn sumthin' about tradeshows....Cool

Posted by artjynx at 04:41 PM |

August 12, 2007

marathon work weekend

updated the portfolio and did a huge amount of work this weekend...and the house looks like it too...*sigh* Really though I'm glad I'm finally getting stuff done that's been needing to be addressed for such a long time. hopefully, it will pay off soon. I was also able to get my mind off of worthless anxiety ridden stupidity as well and that's always a good thing.

 

 

 

Posted by artjynx at 06:52 PM |

August 02, 2007

even cooler wall

Posted by artjynx at 02:34 PM |

July 20, 2007

what me, busy??

Congrats to Jeri on her new yob at Packet Video in San Diego. She'll get to smell the star jasmine again at the general atomics building in La Jolla and hopefully will stay away from the cafeteria..*shudder*.

I haven't had time to write lately as I've been still working my butt off....still have a ways to go. I ended up going to a chiropractor tho for my hands...I thought I might have the beginnings of carpal tunnel but luckily after some neck adjustments it was only pinched nerves in my neck causing the arm thing. Not completely cured as of yet though still have a major kink in the back that needs sorting out. going back today for a massage...Yes this is the highlight of my week...shut up.

Sneak peek at the new project...for the kappa alpha theta sorority. Click on the pic to embiggen.

 

 I did seen Harry Potter last week. I was a little lost at times as it's been awhile since i read the book, but it was very dark and Harry is a whiny disturbed like teenager...otherwise annoying. This was the least of my favorites in the series, but the effects were good... can't really bring myself to see transformers...uhm...i can see alot of guys my age flocking to see their old toys in action though and reliving the age of seven...*oh wait* isn't that pretty much how most of them live everyday? *snork* just kidding. Wink I can't wait to get the book on saturday tho...i'm hurrying through my current book so i can start reading it immediately. i'm such a dork.  

Posted by artjynx at 08:39 AM |

July 09, 2007

pooped...but in a good way

whew...huge productive "catch upon life in general weekend" as I actually had the money to do some things...I found a dresser which is being delivered tomorrow. (whee) I just need to get Dave's book cases disassembled and re-assembled in my office at work...which is proving to be a little difficult. I got about half of it apart this morning tho. I bought curtains. Under cabinet lighting for the kitchen, makeup, just had fun in general. The girls got their teeth done and their hair cut, and I also founf a carpet place who will be putting carpet in as soon as I figure out what I want/can afford. yeah all that in a just a few days. I'm pooped, and so are the girls. I finally paid off my huge ass credit card and now just need to finish pff the small ass ones and I'll be done with stupid credit cards for good...thank goodness.

Posted by artjynx at 11:11 AM |

June 14, 2007

work and reward system

I have a ton of work to do this weekend. It's funny how people all decide the next phase of their stuff at the same time. But as a reward for getting this stuff done on Saturday, I will be granting myself permission to go to the sneak preview of Ratatouille. Yes, even here we get some cool things. I already got my ticket and will be showing up with a book to read while I sit and wait as they want everyone to come an hour early. FUN. but at least it will be a nice break.

 

Posted by artjynx at 08:29 AM |

May 14, 2007

new stuff

Here's the kid's t-shirt I designed. Actually its a derivative of what they currently had but I like to think I "emeri-ified" it by kicking it up a notch. I have another piece that I will work on getting into the portfolio but it will take a little while. I'm getting to do much more broader stuff which is pretty cool. There's alot I need to work out but I'm not thinking it's a good idea to do it here as frankly, this stuff is pretty watered down...not good for a blog really but this was never meant to really be entertainment but more of a journal of thoughts. hrmmm more later

 

 

 

 

Posted by artjynx at 08:33 AM |

April 30, 2007

and the people (and schnauzers) rejoiced

yeah. I can pay people tomorrow...I HATE owing people. and I can pay my taxes for this year and keep the IRS from holding my schnauzers for ransom...too bad they aren't tax deductible...I don't even want to know how much i spend on greenies each year...not to mention chewies...they loves them chewies. so i can pay everyone and their dog with some actually left over...I only so far know about the larger part being paid....people still owe me...:) and I'd rather have it that way than the other way around. so i will be buying me some new clothes.

the anxiety thing is passing once again due to mother nature's curse and hopefully continuing to exercise will allow me to just deal with it better. at least i know what it is and can ride it out without too much damage to the life....explains why i needed to sleep for 12 hours last thursday. like you all wanted to know this....

Posted by artjynx at 02:17 PM |

March 20, 2007

work related fun

I've designed a blog to keep track of my job. I will have some process design up soon for the library. This should be an interesting project. I've tried so hard to not think about people i shouldn't but i can't seem to help it. I don't know if it's just Spring or what. It sucks being the only one who cares. I can't help myself to look for his car or to notice when he's online. not that i would ever do anything as I know too well the stoney silence that is being ignored so why bother. there's a comfort of sorts in futility. at least i'm getting alot of work done. *sigh*

Posted by artjynx at 06:58 PM |

March 17, 2007

portfolio update

I've recently updated my portfolio to include everything up to last week. I droppedsomeof the older stuff as I think my skills are getting much better and sharper. It definitely gve me back some of the confidence I was missing last week...sleep didn't hurt either. Got my sofa and chair cushions back finally...sooooo worth it. they look brand new and are extremely comfy. Jeri got a new job in San Diego and is free from the icky rich snots she was putting up with. go Jeri! whoo hoo! so i think things are looking up and I got a great idea to start designing for the library. I'm thinking I will be starting a work blog for my boss' and my benefit. to show process and updates on my work. soon i will have to get my taxes done...something i'm not looking forward to. but it must be done...

 

 

Posted by artjynx at 04:16 PM |

February 26, 2007

Da good news...

ok people, here it tis. I gots me a new yob. yep that's right. and it's not fry girl at Mickey D's either. I will be working for another department at the University...specifically, the Library System. or a small rogue group that stems from Computer Science Dept. I don't know how I keep getting wrapped up with those guys... I guess I'm just attracted to computer geeks. and no I won't go that road again. Anyhoo, it seems to have worked out for the better in that my supervisor also resigned to go to Chicago. that was a bit of a surprise. so for the next 2 weeks I should be able to just calm down, update my portfolio a bit, Oh I also got some new doors. ok not new but salvaged. Did I mention I <3 craigslist? I found 5 new interior doors with the hardware for 25 each. I'm so proud of myself when I find a good deal. I need to touch them up though...still a HUGE improvement over the existing 80's rejects that are there now. I'm also beginning to rearrange furniture in preparation for the carpet cleaning this weekend...ah my house will look so pretty. I'm really starting to enjoy living there now. and I'm proud of myself for setting a goal and reaching it no matter what anyone else says. My priorities are mine and not yours. simple. Just because you don't approve doesn't mean it's wrong. so nyah.

I'm getting an awesome new computer for work too which I'm excited about. as it's a new intel tower.whoohoo! Hopefully I'll be getting one for home this year at some point.... 

Posted by artjynx at 10:38 AM |

February 12, 2007

big huge ass sigh of relief...

Yeah! My huge long ass, neglect the dogs and the house weekend marathon of work was not for nothing. Although I'm not completely done yet, a lot of the major spreads were fleshed out and the smaller version shouldn't be too tough once the big one is done. so she liked it and I feel the ol butterflies calming down as I really liked it too, but I can't stand it when I like something and the client doesn't. So I owe the dogs and the house some attention soon. Talked to Jeri on the phone last night and got to talking about how to change your focus on events or visualizing what you want out of life. Like not just focusing on what you don't want sort of thing. I am guilty of that in that I'm so freaked out about getting hurt I automatically throw the buts and can'ts right away. Even when I did try to be positive, I guess I didn't really believe it or in it so to speak. Mainly there are a lot of bad people out there who want to hurt others because they're so broken themselves. And I have been trying to survive these types of people for so long I forget to really appreciate those who have been really good to me. Changing the way you think is pretty difficult though. I struggle with it as I feel like I'm just lying to myself and I really REALLY hate lying. but I guess I need to change the way I view that as it's not really lying if it comes true right? hrmmm..

Posted by artjynx at 01:28 PM |

January 27, 2007

ecards and puppy dog tails

i finished the ecard....check it out. the girls finally got a bath and not a moment too soon. they were kinda stinky. I kinda took today easy though. Easy meaning I cleaned the house and got my laundry done for a change. how sad is that? I'll feel better after I get my hair and nails done later this week. right now, I feel very self-concious and just not wanting to do anything but what has to get done. I'm starting to get all my tax stuff and this doesn't look like fun this year, but it needs to be. Miss Doxie wrote an awesome entry today and as always I laughed my ass off. apparently being a lawyer is funnier that i thought. this week coming will either be very good or very disappointing so brace yourselves. I know I pretty bad about taking things so personally but uhm it is personal...it's me. i don't get people who go through life being untouchable emotionally ...it's really pretty sad. i know i tend to wear my heart on my sleeve but it's been a struggle to rein in the emotional rollercoaster that has been kev. I will only talk about this here from now on as i know my friends have been completely against me ever talking to him in the first place and I don't want to alienate them by continuing to be upset. I won't write to kev anymore as i think the only purpose i serve for him is an ego boost whenever he decides he needs one... I never seem to matter for more than the time it takes for him to get the reassurance he craves, then I'm the stupid one who misunderstood my purpose. how stupid of me to think I mattered. 

Posted by artjynx at 06:26 PM |

January 08, 2007

missions accomplished...mostly

Well the Brazos Valley Worldfest website is now live and kicking...need to add more, but the general information is there. the fun stuff needs to be added to and slowed down a bit. yea flash. It seems to have slowed down a little here at work, so I'm trying to take advantage of the time by reading and learning new stuff in order to hopefully propose some interesting projects that I would want to work on and help everyone out at the same time. I found an online book on dashboard design. the university subscribes to an online library for IT profs so ALOT of these tech books are FREE....only icky thing is you have to be on a campus computer to read them. but still that saves me money. the icky mood has passed for now, as I've been put in my quiet place by some recent news but I'm trying to gleen the purpose of what it all means and why bad things happen to good people. It also make my moodiness disappear in that it just seems insignificant and makes me appreciate what I have. may not be much, but it's mine and therefore precious.

Posted by artjynx at 10:45 AM |

December 23, 2006

Ruby madness! Ruby madness!

Bonus points if you get the reference. I can't believe I'm classifying this as fun work but yes...I have successfully installed Ruby and MySQL on my laptop. My WONDERFUL external 500gb hard drive arrived yesterday and I am taking full advantage of it.   I have a learning Ruby book and will be going through it while the floor is being installed....the headaches have stopped from the invisalign...i guess my teeth have shifted for this round. new things may be happening this coming year i can't say much but i hope it will be a good thing as I'm really working on just trying to be happy and creative....while minimizing the ick that inevitably occurs in life. *sigh* cool thing is my house is looking cool and i know i;ll be getting an over the range microwave for christmas so i'll have more counterspace in the kitchen.

Posted by artjynx at 02:35 PM |

December 07, 2006

busy, busy, busy no time to think

 Ah my little girls. they've been so patient this week...until tonight. they've had to many guilt treats and are bouncing off the walls. *sigh* I'm very tired...so much that this entry will be rather short and boring but at least they're are cute dogs in it right?

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by artjynx at 07:55 PM |

November 27, 2006

worldfest comp

Well I'm really making an effort to try to just be creative for creative sake and it's really working. I volunteered to create a website for an upcoming festival....( I hope to get more out of it) and I had fun making the initial comp this weekend. I hope it will inspire the festival committee as I know putting these things on is time consuming and usually the marketing gets lost which means people don't come making all of the effort a waste or disappointing. I hope to get more people interested in the fun if they have stuff to be proud of. here's a sneak peek but I have several changes to make this week in addition to the secondary page creation. 

 It's helped me keep my mind off of things that are beyond my control. I think that's why so much got done around my house last week. and also, why so much will get accomplished at work this week. 

I can't wrap my head around some people and their need to act like they don't care. which in truth maybe they just don't. and I need to to just let it go. ahh work. wonderful rewarding work. and to you poopy people...

thppptthhhhhhh. mia will pee on you. 

Posted by artjynx at 01:55 PM |

November 19, 2006

schnauzers and networking for wine

This weekend was pretty cool and the start of a nice weeklong vacation for Thanksgiving. My parents closing for their house got moved to wednesday so the girls and I are using this time to clean and straighten up our own home and possibly get out the christmas tree (it's been like 4 years since i put it up). Anyhoo I went to a local crafts fair with Alexi as she's been drafted to help find vendors for the jingle bell jubilee in downtown Bryan. I've been trying to find new ways to get involved with more civic things in hopes of finding new creative work. and then it all started with a schnauzer at the Bryan Birthday party in Haswell park Saturday afternoon. A lady was walking a gorgeous schnauzer and of course I had to pet him. it turns out this lady is on the hospitality committee for the new annual festival of wine and steak for texas where the 10 wineries of texas come together and basically show off their wine. As I spoke with her about she asked if I was interested in designing the award which is pretty cool. Hopefully being on this committee will help me get to know more people and forget about some other ones. Undecided

Posted by artjynx at 05:27 PM |

September 28, 2006

Dallas web conference and coffee lessons

Yes people. I had some validation from outside industry people this past weekend...made me all warm and fuzzy inside and helped me forget the previous week. I also got some very nice info on branding and Search engine optimization. Yes boring life but it's cool to me. The dogs got to visit with their schanuzer cousins and maisy kicked my stepdad out of HER bed, but all in all it was a productive weekend. I got my lovely light fixtures ordered too I can't wait for them to be up and lit. should make the place even classier. Cool

Posted by artjynx at 04:59 PM |

July 18, 2006

I shall be mobile..... bwahahahahaha

Oh yes...people. Yours truly will be receiving a Mac book Pro very very soon. I've never had a laptop before but I can't wait to find out. Why did I decide to get one? Well, the freelance thing is coming along pretty well and I paid off two (yes TWO) of my little debt things...(so I plunged right back on in as I wouldn't miss the money) BUT this is actually going to help me in future endeavors. I love my G5 but it ties me down and forces me to miss out on things that I wouldn't have had to if I had a laptop. I fear I'm turning into one of those people who can't log off, but not like there's a whole lot going on around here at the moment. Mia is recovering from surgery and Maisy just wants cheese.

Oh yes, my sister had her baby. Austin Blake...(insert last name here) I have no idea what it is. My sister and I are two very different people and don't get along. and she royally ticked me off on her baby shower and I will not be talking to her for awhile until I can just let it go.

Some people just won't or (I have a hard time believing it..) can't own up to the crap they cause. I'm reading an interesting book called the Dance of Connection. It's written by a therapist who talks about petients and different ways people do or most of the time don't connect mentally to each other. There's on case in there in particular that hit a huge nerve with me because the same thing essentially happened to me.  

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Posted by artjynx at 08:37 AM |

July 07, 2006

Professional Portfolio has been updated

Well I've managed to get ne stuff up on the professional part but I still need to update the original stuff so it looks better....have a look see...new DivX and A&M stuff as well as new freelance design...

 

 

Posted by artjynx at 04:32 PM |

June 29, 2006

New Portfolio hotness

I've found a new web toy for my portfolio. clicky on the linkys in the upper right hand corner. I stayed up last figuring it out as it's dynamically driven, able to deflect bullets, and is possibly faster than a speeding train. I haven't compared yet. Please note the images in there are sucky as they got degraded as i was figuring this out, but I will remedy that tonight.  Also new hotness designed resume. Cool

 

Posted by artjynx at 08:45 AM |

April 09, 2006

Balloon dogs

balloondogBalloon dogs rock. This is some of the serious design work I've been creating this weekend. oooo don't be jealous, balloon dog loves everyone. ;) I'll share the full stuff in my portfolio which I will be updating shortly.Sealed

Posted by artjynx at 02:25 PM |

April 03, 2006

Business 101

ok...I've decided to at least try to start a business. now granted, I will still keep the full time bill paying job that i got, but I need complete control over something and this could be a nice learning lesson for me. ( i hope it's not that i should have my own business) I think I'd be pretty good at it, but there's always the fear of living in a card board box...

Living in a cardboard box is not just a one hit wonder from the eighties

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*sigh* we'll see...I really should get a new scanner too.

Posted by artjynx at 09:51 AM |