The week of the sick and rain.

The start of a new week begins. After a full week of sick child and no day care (and tons of rain), we needed a little break. As a result, Amy was able to spend some quality time with Ronia while Joey and I grabbed a bagel and coffee, and today Ronia spend some time with her grandparents while we went for a walk around the quaint town of Glendora. Thank you all.

In addition to that the three of us squeezed in some family time. Joey and Ronia made waffles, Ronia and I made cupcakes, we went to the library, visited the J street marina and enjoyed dinner together tonight. (Which we cooked!) Joey cut up some excellent chicken and I mixed together dijon mustard, honey, a bit of olive oil and a touch of mayonnaise together. We then slathered the meat and dipped it into a mixture of bread crumbs, onion powder, parmesan cheese and poultry seasoning. Pan cooked it with olive oil = delicious!

Other things I thought were noteworthy this weekend...
The carpool lane is for carpools. Just because it's on the left side of the road does not mean it's the fast lane, as it is labeled... the carpool lane. Somehow Californian's don't get it and drive 200 miles an hour and beep at you as they pass. I'm really not a slow driver. I'm just stubborn. Pick another one of the 4-6 lanes to be in. Seriously.

Another fun note: the hotel down the street usually known as "Embassy Suites," is simply glowing as "assy Suites." Actually, it's all in caps, so it reads "ASSY SUITES." Ha! Now isn't that funny?

Let's see- business stuff. I opened my website last week with a little less than a bang (more like a small smolder) but received 5 solid bookings thanks to my step-sister Lisa. She posted a blurb about me on Parent Connect and bing, bang, boom, I'm in business. So, including her I have 6 sessions in the next month and 2 more pending. Technically, if one of the pending one confirms, it's another 10 clients since it is for 11 individual children. That would be nice! In the mean time, I'm hoping my camera holds up and I can pull off some images people are happy with. Time to cross some fingers!

I printed off some posters, but am waiting for the rain to totally clear before I hang them up. Iwork is my new best friend. My business cards also arrived, although carelessly packaged and wet. Yes, torn up and wet. So... we'll see what will come out of my letter to Vistaprint.  More things to come on the way will include a facebook page (yes, yes, i know), a paypal account so people can pay with credit cards, an online viewing gallery and a page with all the options one has to turn their pictures into awesome stuff. P.S. my facebook page will be set up mainly so people don't have to see my photography blog posts show up on their feed in addition to these posts! So, if you want to see what I'm up to, great. If not, then you have a choice! Yea!

Whew, this is a long post. Time to go!

Its about time

As you all know, Erica's computer came last night and it couldn't come at a better time. Compared to her old computer, the new one moves at lightning fast speeds. That is especially important for a piece of software like photoshop. New pieces of equipment are so much more impressive when you have to deal with clunkers for a while. I guess that goes with anything.

Random Ramblings (stolen from Angie)

My feet have found heaven. I have these two pairs of socks that I received from Joey's mom at Christmas, and they literally create an amazing habitat for my feet. It's hard to explain, but my feet feel like they're in paradise when I put them on. Carol, if you remember which store you bought these at or what company manufactures them, I need to know so I can become their personal spokesperson.

Today I received my new mac and am currently typing on my new smooth, clean, backlit keyboard. It's wonderful. The only problem is the color on my photos seems very yellow and green compared to my old one. No, I don't have a way (yet) to truly calibrate my computer, but I almost think- what's the point if my pictures look different on every computer. They're profiled in sRGB, but my new color LCD looks much better. I guess all I have to worry about is how they print, but then I'm back to calibration.

The rain has started. Actually at the moment it's glowing outside. Rain here is a big deal, and everyone made an event of going to the store yesterday to stock up on supplies. When it rains here, it pours.

Tomorrow, I hope to release my website. Cross your fingers.

How did the Exam go?

I Passed! Which means I get sentenced to another year and a half doing hard time. Yeah for me :)

It has been awhile

Hi everyone. Things have been a bit busy lately. My advancement talk is next Tuesday at 3pm. Good news is that the talk is pretty much done, just need to "cross my t's" as they say. Besides the math news, quite a bit is going on around here. Erica is working hard on getting her company started. It is really exciting! I am a bit partial, but I would hire her in a minute.

Ronia and I are making and playing in forts. Playing in those things makes me a bit nostalgic. In music news, I started playing the piano. Let's just say that it is tough. I know they say math and music go hand in hand, but I am a bit skeptical. Math doesn't make your hands coordinated :) Jingle Bells is giving me some trouble.

Progress

Domain and website templates: done
Logo: temporarily acceptable
Pricing structure: subject to fine tuning, but done
Fictitious business name filed: done

Working on today;
Finishing Seller's Permit for the Board of Equalization
Reading 51 pages of Publication 68 for the BOE
California Resale Certificate

To do ASAP:
Open business bank account
Order business cards and sample products

Anticipation

So I have heard the anticipation regarding the picture capturing Joey's amazing ability to make our bed. Unfortunately, I discovered this evening that I accidentally deleted the picture and you'll have to wait just a little bit longer until it's posted. I deeply apologize.

Joey and I spend the day at Balboa Park and at his friends, Charlie and Venita's, house.  I took pictures, Joey and Ronia made a tent, and Ronia and I watched Tarzan. Before bed, Ronia was practicing words and came across "computer." Somehow, computer turned into "come-poo-ter" and uncontrollable fits of laughter emerged.  Always fun times.

While Joey entertained Ronia with books and the tent, I created a logo for my website. It may be temporary, but it has a little edge. I'm getting pretty close to releasing it. Just a few more tabs and once business cards are in hand, I'll be set to go. Keep those fingers crossed!