I'm Totally Confused

I have no idea why this sound file plays when you open up my blog. I know, it's irritating. No time right now to figure out what's up. Ack.

Alike/Different

Here's my layout for Log Your Memory's Challenge #24, Compare and Contrast. Since hubby & I are very different in many ways, this was fun to do. In the end, the things we have in common are much more important than the differences!

On another scrapbooking note, I took a long look last night at the files in the Photo Freedom class I'm taking at Big Picture Classes. I've decided I'm actually going nto print out the weekly task lists & keep them on my clip board right by the computer. That way, when I have a few minutes, I can check off any tasks that I feel would be good to get done. Since I'm taking this as an alumni, I've got a lot of the system in place already. But there are some parts of it that I'd like to give another try or tweak.

One of those is the Workflow Cards. I didn't really use them last year. But I tend to get lost in what I did/didn't do with my digital pictures, and this would be a good way to keep track. So, I have printed them out on one sheet of cardstock, both sides and they are on a jump ring right by my computer. Now I'm going to have to go watch Stacy's video explaining just how to use them again.

This week's assignment includes preparing a digital workflow. Here's what I've come up with:

1. Download photos from camera & iPhone onto the computer
2. Delete the unusable photos, near duplicates, etc
3. Give them a star rating (this plus the fact that they are automatically filed by date equals my digital storage binders
4. Add keywords - this essentially puts them into category drawers
5. Edit (I usually do this as I scrap them)
6. Backup highlight folders quarterly. I have automatic backups via Time Machine, so I'm comfortable backing up these folders every quarter.

Maybe 5 & 6 should be reversed, or maybe editing doesn't belong in this part of the workflow. But sometimes I edit on the spot. I'll have to sort that one out.

In my garden

I've been sitting in my garden, with almost zero energy due to the fact that I have yet another sinus infection. I looked up from reading blogs on my iPad to see this sight. The ginger has grown so tall, that this blossom has managed to intrude itself into the papaya tree's space, right next to this cute little papaya blossom.

And since my point & shoot (the best camera I've got) was upstairs, I grabbed my phone & took the photo. I agree with Chase Jarvis that the best camera is the one you have with you.


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Heritage Album

Here's the beginning of my heritage album. I've been spending the better part of a year researching my roots, and am finally getting to the point that I am ready to gather it all together for everyone else to enjoy.

The album is an American Crafts Modern D-ring album, the paper is from K&Company and Ancestry.com. The letters are from Parisian Anthology by Pink Paislee.

More photos will follow as I get a chance to work on it.

Respect for artists

Artists of all kinds deserve respect for their work. Click on the link and read.


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Ideas on Staying Creative

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Deployment

The day has come, D is deployed. We got to hear from him at the various stops along the way, and he has safely arrived at the base. Now for the long wait for him to come home again.

He is in an area that has been relatively safe, but that is heating up as the summer starts and withdrawal begins. So of course, as his mom, I'm concerned for his safety, even though he is in a relatively safe job, not having to leave the baee to perform his duties.

Digital Layout kit ArtPlay Palette MiniKit No. 10 from Anna Aspnes