I just downloaded the iPhone app called PS Express. It’s been fun to play with and I really hope Photoshop continues to develop it. Having more features is certainly something I’d be willing to pay for.
Here are a few photos I’ve edited with the app. Keep in mind all these photos were taken with and edited on the iPhone only.
These are some pictures of Gracie Mae she’s about one year old. Today she was at the office with “Grandma”.
So am I the only crazy person that has given my dog a middle name!? I really hope not.
I sometimes take for granted what a beautiful state I live in. Every time I travel out of state I love what I see, but when I come back to Colorado it is just simply home! This weekend I got together with several of my Aunt’s and Uncles, Parents, and Grandparents. We loaded up a few vehicles and took a drive over Grand Mesa on the Western slope of CO.
The weather was perfect, a nice summer day, but still cool up in the mountains. We had lunch at this neat little Mom and Pop Cabin resort. Was a great day in all.
Here are a few pictures of the trip.
Today I decided to join Technorati and see how I like it. One of the steps that I’m still a bit on the fence about is their claim token. Here’s my token: H2PFZFP22UDZ I wonder how many people see these crazy tokens and ask what the heck is that for!??
Well as of right now it’s the way in which Technorati can confirm you own your blog. As a Designer it just makes me question if there is not a prettier way to go about this. I love how Google uses a validation Metatag, but I know Technorati is no Google. And I’m sure there are some people who’d be entirely confused trying to add a metatag anyways. Sooo… here’ goes nothin’!
This past weekend I traveled to San Francisco to attend WordCamp. It’s a convention dedicated to WordPress and had over 700 “geeks” like me. The trip was a ton of fun. You can read my Professional Review that I wrote for Blizzard Internet Marketing Newsletter. My personal take is that it’s just awesome to be surrounded by other people that have your same passion. In particular Matt Mullenweg, the founding developer of WordPress, has a very contagious energy that’s just inspiring. I feel like I could listen to him talk all day. 
(Okay fine, I’ll admit I have a small crush too ;-) happy now for full disclosure!?)
The conference was very well organized. I enjoyed the great Jazz music playing between sessions, personally selected by Matt. The Developers Track had tables, and ample amounts of power cords, which is simply a must for any technology conference. WiFi was super easy to connect to and stable. There was an above average selection of continental style breakfast foods, while I didn’t eat breakfast, I LOVED that they had a cooler full of Coke and Water through the day. I was dehydrated from flying the day before, and the bottles of cold water helped a lot. Lunch was super good, it was BBQ and the chicken breast was very tender and flavorful.
Vanessa Fox was also very generous and gave me a copy of her new book called Marketing in the Age of Google. So far I’ve only had a chance to skim through it, but it seems like it’s an awesome book. I can’t wait until I can catch up and really read it. I highly recommend anyone concerned with online marketing go buy a copy now! Here’s a link to the book on Amazon to make it easy on you.
There was a great After Party at the Automattic lounge too. I didn’t stay as long as I’d wanted as there were a lot of people in a tight space, which I’m just never comfortable with.
The first WordCamp I ever attended was in February 2009 in Denver. So I’m really looking forward to the WordCamp in Denver that will be held this year in July. I’ve offered to volunteer, and am looking forward to making even more contacts with locals who share my passion for WordPress.
So what is it that you are passionate about, and are you lucky enough to do that for a living?
Photo by Eva Blue
I am so happy for the nice weather we’ve been having. Spring is one of my favorite seasons & I’m glad it once again is here. Apparently today it is snowing on the Western Slope of Colorado, but here in Denver it is sunny and 50 degrees. Not quite the 78+ we had a few days ago, but I’ll still take it.
What is your favorite season?
This month my friend Marla arranged a Tag Swap, and there are ten ladies participating. Since this is our first one we didn’t set too many rules, other than these basics. Each person has to create 11 tags. Size is limited to 2 3/4″ by 5″. The challenge was to use some form of distressing.
Tags are due this Wednesday, and thankfully I’ll be finished this afternoon. Since we are spread out across Colorado we will be getting the tags in the mail. I’m quite excited to see what everyone created.
I want to give you a sneak peek of the elements on my tag, but don’t want to show the whole thing until the participants have recieved them.
I’ll post pictures of the tags next week!
I’ve used Glimmer Mist just a few times before, and this weekend while at Archiver’s I bought my very first bottle. I chose the shade Cranberry Zing. Mostly I’ve just experimented on Flowers, but it’s been quite awesome. I love how much it changes depending on the amount you spray, and also the base color you start with.
Below are two photos with original flower on the top, & Glimmer Mist on the bottom.
After getting my last piece of my workspace on Wednesday I’ve been organizing my Scrapbooking room. It is a challenge to decide where you want everything, and it’s probably going to change fifty times anyways. At least now everything has a home.
Kiara also left me on Wednesday for her three week board and train. I hope she comes back a well mannered doggie. Seems like emotions get in the way of creativity sometimes.
The final piece of my Desk/ workstation is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. I’m very excited! This piece is the Credenza which will be used as my main storage area.
My chore for the weekend is organization.
