Last night/this morning there was a big fire on a hill right by my house. Without a tripod or a better lens this was the best pic I could take. ='(

I really wanted to jump in my car and go out there as it is a place I go exploring often. I decided against it as I didn't want to get in the firefighter's way.

Then today, on my way to take photos of and around this place I got stung by a bee, for the first time in 25 years. ='( I was quite tramatized! lol. I ran to the car and didn't get the pictures I wanted so this will be my pic for the day because it is the only pic I got. LOL

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I am so frustrated. Lets start with the back story. That job I was offered...I did not take it. There were things omitted in the interview that I found out, and in the end, taking the job would have put me in bad and unsafe conditions, along with no guarantee to good pay. Actually, many people say it is more like you paying the company to work. Not a good situation. I was pretty upset about the outcome but my family(and a good friend) backed up and agreed with my decision. Does not mean I wasn't crushed about the thought of going back out into the unemployed market searching for jobs. I am quite depressed about it actually.

How many times can you be you be turned down before it starts to get to you? "You do not have the requirements we are looking for", "We're going to bench you, we are looking for the perfect person to fit the job", "We cannot offer you the job at this time", "We will keep your application on file". What happened to taking a chance? It is like I want to start begging, please, I know there are more "qualified" people, but I am smart, and I can do the job! I am willing, eager, and I want the job, I am not just applying here because I have to. =(

It really makes me feel like nobody wants me. It is so discouraging. I have never taken part in a "group" interview. Yes there was only two of us, but it threw me off. The first question I don't feel like I answered well, I did not explain myself well, but I knew I could make it up. I had some really good answers but I could tell, after the first answer I gave the woman wrote me off. When the time came for my single interview the interviewer acted like I was wasting her time. It was terrible, I still tried my best, but with the bad feelings swirling around the room I had no chance. If and I mean IF I get offered a job it will be because she passed my file off to another manager. If she doesn't just toss it in the shredder that is.

I hate that people do not see me for who I really am. I hate that my life is on hold until someone takes a chance on me. How come the things I really want in life depend on others?? I can do 100% on my side and still I have to wait for someone else to make the final decision. Grrr!

I am blerg and frustrated and...and...*sigh*

There is this big bush in the backyard that has never flowered, that anybody can remember. Well this year it not only flowered, but on one side there are two different colors of blossoms. We are quite confused by it. lol

I thought the colors came out nicely. No editing done, original pic! =)

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There are many different careers that I am interested in. I have always wanted to own my own business. I did co-own one with my ex, it was Post-Production business specializing in DVD and Blu-ray authoring. ie: I created the menus and did quality control and my ex programed the discs so they played in the dvd/blu-ray players. We did this for about 3 years although we only had the business name for 1-2 years. There was a lot on learning involved and I got to do all the paperwork and finances. The business is still going even though we split up.

If money was no issues for me I would like to own another business(or a few) for sure. I would of course hire a full time accountant because that was one thing I hated, all the paperwork. lol My mother and I have had ideas about a bakery/cafe that is not like any others in this area. I would share my ideas but I don't want them stolen. hehe. It would be great fun. I would create the menu(I would take suggestions though) and do most of the baking, I would put my mother as part owner or a silent investor so that it is a family place. I know most new bakeries don't last very long, but, money is not an issue so to me, it would be worth the chance.

My first job was at a hair salon. I was the receptionist and most of the time was acting manager. I loved the job and I learned a lot about the industry when working there even though I did not go to beauty school. I feel like I have enough knowledge to successfully run a fresh and funky salon. I would design it to the area so as not to offend the locals. lol. So for this area, fresh and funky while still staying a bit conservative so that I attract a wide variety or customers. I would rent out chairs and have employees so that the needs of each stylist are met. Here I would be the manager/receptionist because I feel it is good for owners to keep a hand in the business in some way.

Lastly a business relying on mostly just me. If I ever get a degree in interior design I would like to have my own little company. Just myself, an assistant and a carpenter who is hired or I would have a contract with a local company. My own little design team working on houses and offices. I would love it and it would be so much fun. Plus a woman's dream, go out shopping and get paid to spend other people's money. lol. I would love to bargain shop and find great thing at swap meets and antique stores that I could re-purpose. =) A beautifulhouse on a budget is always possible!

If I were lucky I would do each of these, get one up and running and move to the next. I would manage my time so that I could work in all three. The third would of course take most of my time but I would still try to work in the others when I could. I think each one of these business would be a fun and exciting endeavor. As you can tell, all my business are based on creativity. I am one of those people that likes to and needs to create. =)

So what is your opinion? What would your choice be?

"If money was no object and you and/or your spouse were able to start your/their own business, what would it be and why?"

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I was sad to see this on our own property. This is a shelter for the animals. We had bulls and calves. We used this area for various reasons. It was on the property when we moved here and we maintained it well. When the price of animals went up and the price of meat went down we stopped buying the animals so this became an abandoned area. At one point we had some renters with very destructive children. As you can see, it was not limited to their own belongings. I thought the picture held a sense of loss.

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Me: In a 30 question nutshell. Run away now! lol

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER SOMEONE?
No, I wasn't, but enough people have my name! Goodness. =(
 
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Tuesday the 10th...

3. HOW MANY BROTHERS AND SISTERS DO YOU HAVE?
2 Brothers, 2 Sisters and 1 Half Sister

4. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yes, yes I think I would! =)
 
5. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
No, not at all! Why would I do something like be sarcastic?!?!?

6. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes siree! I sure wanted them out as a kid though! I mean an ice cream and pudding diet?? What kid doesn't want that?? Of course you never hear about the pain, just the goodies. hehe

7. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Oh yes!! Definitely, so long at it is a tall bridge or something. I don't want any chance of turning myself into human roadkill.

8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Trader Joe's Maple Pecan Something or other. =)

9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANDY BAR?
Hershey's Symphony Milk Chocolate or the Almonds & Toffee Chip one.
 
10. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Muscle strength, yeah kinda. A strong person, Yes, sometimes I have no choice. Strong heart, well it is getting there.

11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
1 Scoop Chocolate and 1 Scoop Vanilla, all mixed up, or Pecan Praline =D

12. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
I think it varies by person! Too many body parts to generalize..

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC?
Rock, Pop, Country, Oldies. It is really hard for me to pick a fav.

14. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
Love...? if you really want a name, My Uncle Al.

15. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Oh no, ready? Alright...: Interior Designer, photographer, CSI/Forensic Investigator/Detective, Singer (LOL), a Soccer Mommy, Physiologist (Children and teens), Graphic Designer, Chef/Baker, and oh so many others! 

16. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Purple boxers and bare foot. Hey it it night time and I don't wear shoes if I don't have to! =)

17. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Freshly cleaned sheets/towels. MEN!

18. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My Sister

19. WHAT PLACE WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT?
Europe! Italy, Ireland, oh the list goes on....

20. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH?
Hockey! Or Football. Always better at live game though!

21. DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT?
I loved playing Violin, I miss it. I'd like to play guitar or drums though! =)

22. WHAT IS YOUR EYE COLOR?
Hazel

23. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Theater: Salt with my friend, then The Last Airbender with my lil brother) At home: Um either Hanging Up or Practical Magic
 
24. WHAT IS/WAS YOUR FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT?
Art!!..? Fine, math...
 
25. SUMMER OR WINTER?
WINTER! Wait can I say first part of Spring and last part of Fall?? We are being discriminatory with this summer/winter thing!

26. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
Natural? Brown. Currently, transitioning to blonde! =)

27. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Home made stuffs! I have been doing lots of experimenting.
      
28. DIAMONDS OR PEARLS?
Diamonds...only because I am not really a pearl fan, but neither are ever required!

29.  LOVE OR MONEY?
LOVE

30.  HUGS OR KISSES?
Both? Well it depends on who this action is with...

A Little Perspective:

Intimidated, unsure, cautious, awed...The Horse Vs. The Baby.

Relaxed, confident, excited, now eager to pet him...The Baby Vs. The Horse.

Funny what a little perspective will do for both parties.

Do you ever wonder if you are looking at something the wrong way?

 

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This is an old ash tray we have had for a while. It reminds me of my Uncle Al who passed (heart attack from chemo) a few years ago. He lived with us on and off for most of my life. I don't know if they found it here on the property or in the house when me moved here, or if it was purchased, but he was primarily the one who used it. I love him and I miss him.

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Friday the 13th!! GASP! Hehe. Usually it is a good day for me. Which it is...in March I posted a rant blog about my computer...well late last night (early this morning) I finally fixed it! After months of ignoring the issues and hours or trying to fix my comp to no avail...I fixed it! Yay! Didn't even need to reformat like everyone told me I needed to! Super yay! lol It is back to running like the work horse it was built like. I am happy to be back on speaking terms with my puter. It has been a busy day so I didn't get out to picture taking until late. I walked around thinking well..Friday the 13th, bad luck day...lets look for something bad.

First I thought, cool! He looks neat and getting stung would totally be bad luck!!

Then I realized how close my face was to home, his home. LOL! There was a lot of em' walking around in there!

Another yay for a death defying day...! LOL

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Random Picture! =)

All work and no play? Six projects, two finished, two that need a few tweaks and two I am just starting. I just wish I was getting paid a little more than what I am. Oh well. Well this is my computer set up. Once you go dual screen you never go back! I would love to invest in some monitors that are 1920X1080 resolution so I can work on High def projects easier! hehe

I had to blur out the cover art and work in process for copyright reasons.

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