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inspired

i was inspired so i decided to paint pics of my aunt's family's dogs. one for my aunt and two cousins for christmas. they don't read this blog, so i'm going to post them for you.
it's a triptic, each one is 5x7

this is chester.

blizzard.

and romeo.


i also made cookies this weekend for the cookie exchange. i made 7 dozen mexican wedding cakes.

owl

the painting started with this one that i made for beth's bday card.

i found these cute little owls

ThinkGeek :: USB Robot Owl
aren't they cute?
they move their heads and open and close their eyes. very neat.

i was once bitten by a ...

Goose. At the Michigan City Zoo. I have since learned to keep my distance from waterfowl.

if you owned a movie heater, what kind of movies would you play?

i would definitely show old movies. they don't necessarily need to be black and white, but that would be good too. they would be movies that are good, but have been around forever. it would be so cool to see splendor in the grass or planes, trains, and automobiles on the big screen. i would probably show movies that i like now, but was too young (or not alive yet) to see in the theater.

the color blue & its potential contributions to world peace.

blue is a claming, relaxing color, thus it makes it viewer more peaceful. as far as world peace goes i'm not sure how blue can really help when our president just announced that he's sending more troops overseas.

in other news. i finished the last harry potter book and now i'm feeling blue.

i have this neighbor ...

i have this neighbor who lived behind me (her parents stil do) that i've known since she was little. and now i'm going to be in her wedding this coming year. i'm kind of looking forward to it.

i have this other neighbor that lives next to me. the mom and kids are not nice, but the dad usually waves when i mow the lawn. i don't understand why they would be so cold. i introduced myself to the mom when they moved in and she coldy said hi and walked back in the house. that was about five years ago. i really wish they'd move.

the people that live across the street from us might be dealing. the mom and the kids have been arrested three times now. and the blasting rap music and profanities is just down right rude and annoying. i wish they'd move too.

your three favourite words & why.

comquat
i liked this word when i was younger. i think i just liked how it rolled off my tongue. there was a comquat tree in the VUCA at school.

the other two words are going to be ones that come to my mind first.
ok.

oleo
try to say it. it's pretty cool, kind of like comquat.

resplendit
this was in my harry potter book and i've recently enjoyed saying it over and over again in my head. i have yet to incorporate it into my vocabulary, but am waiting the proper time and situation to do so.

immunity vs. immortality

when i think of being immortal my mind quickly goes to thoughts of vampires. in vampire life there is always a constant struggle of never really being able to belong or having a connection to the human race. they are usually ostracized or "live" lives of constant movement so they won't be found out about. they can't stay in one place for very long if they never age.

as for immunity, i think that would be great and all to not be sick. but if you never had that feeling, would you really be living. to skip different natural human suffering, is almost like skipping over an emotion. although you wouldn't have to worry about health insurance!

name the person who influenced you the most growing up & why.

my grandma.
i was very lucky growing up b/c i had two moms. my mom (whom i LOVE more than the moon). and my gradma. she was an amazing woman. she never backed down, was smart, funny and wasn't not one to be messed with. we were a team. she taught me so much, not just bookwise, but common sense wise. tonight i made my mom and i our own thanksgiving dinner, just how my grandma taught me. i never thought that we could miss anyone more than her. i feel her around a lot, but not a day goes by that my mom and i don't mention her. she was our everything.

my grandpa was pretty awesome too. he died when i was three, but i remember how much he loved me. he loved me enough to visit me after he died, just to say good-bye.

gratitude.

trying to play catch up here.

when i think of gratitude i think of when i say my prayers. i always start out telling GOD how thankful i am for the sun, moon, stars, tree, grass, clouds and the animals. then i thank Him for everything He has given me, like my family, friends, a job and a home. i also thank Him for giving my mom and i a second chance on that rainy august night. i always pray for my grandma and grandpa, because i was so blessed to have them. finally, i pray that He watches over myself, family and friends in the future.

now i am thankful to have the internet once again.

who would portray each of us in a movie?

this is a toughy.

beth - julia styles
'becca - courtney cox
mikey - john goodman
melanie - demi moore
matt - david copperfield
patti - helen hunt
me - sandra bolluck (?)

my favorite author(s) is(are) ...

Growing up my favorite authors ranged from Judy Blume, Anne Martin and Michael Crichton -- in that order. Right now, I can't say that I have a fave author. I like JK Rowling, Stephanie Meyer, Jane Austen, but not since I was younger did I find an author and read every book they have written. My fave author though is probably Dr. Seuss, he transported us to magical places as children, places of dreams and dreaming. He created different worlds, and unusual creatures that really took a hold of childhood imaginations and plus everything rhymed!

panic

i panic at loud, shrieking noises, like fire alarms. go figure! oh and fire. i still don't sleep soundly b/c i am usually scared of it. my mom and i escaped death we were very close to succumbing to the smoke. i don't think i'll ever stop panicking around fire alarms.

what are you most passionate about at this time in your life, and why?

my passion fades in and out, but i have always been passionate about art. it's my home. it makes me feel more like me than anything else. it's the one thing i've always turned to at hard times and good. i don't necessarily have to be creating art, even looking at it is good enough for me.

i am also passionate about nature and i think that feeds into my art since. my art usually reflects my love for nature. like to try to capture the gifts of nature in my artwork. that's why i mostly take pics of flowers, clouds, animals, etc.

if i had a ...

unicorn, i would ride it all day and get all my wishes granted.

ps, i'll add a drawing on monday ;-)

Your favorite book (as a child or adult) and why.

my favorite book as a child was go dog! go!. i loved looking at all of the photos of dogs playing games in the trees. it kept me entertained for hours. when i was in high school my favorite book was jurassic park, i read it three times. i loved the science and thrill of it. right now i am reading the harry potter books and i think that they will probably be my faves for awhile.

sorry about the late posts, no internet at home for a bit.

Grammar Police - an idea whose time has finally come?

i think it's time for the grammar police. the improper use of the english language drives me crazy. everyday when i log on to facebook i am surrounded by the improper use of your and you're, to and too, the list goes on. it drives me bananas. i can't say that i am not at fault. i'm sure that i am. please people i plead with you, proof read your statuses and comments for the sake of humanity and english teachers everywhere.

Which would you rather get first - your peg leg or your hook?

this topic is definitely something that i've never really thought of. i mean i've done the usually would you rather be blind or deaf thing, but this is a interesting. thanks 'becca. after our lunch discussion i would have to say leg first. i would need the full cooperation of my arms in order to reteach my body where my new center of gravity is. once i was able to be properly balanced then the hook could be put in place. now to think of a good pirate name! arrgh.