I'm still alive...

Holy crap, it's been so damn long since I've blogged anything. Since my last blog, a lot has been going on, but whatever. It is what it is and I'm taking it day by day with nothing but my goals in front of me.

With 2009 coming to an end, I'm doing everything I can to make sure it ends on a good note and I start the new year on a fucking great one. My tickets to SF/Sac Town are booked. 9 days in Cali will be awesome. It's been over 10 years since I've been there. I'm looking forward to seeing the Gabriel cousins, Krisitna's new home, Missy & Froi, Ant & Armand along with little Drew. Of course 9 days will not be enough time for me to do what I want, but it is enough time to do what I need to do. School shit! I am not looking forward to hearing the word "Hella" in every other fkn sentence. (Sorry Gail =p).

In 2010, I plan to start something that I have always wanted to do since I've got into the photography hobby. Project 52. This will encourage me to get out and shoot. 1 picture every week. I chose this over Project 365 because taking a photo every day is a tough task. With Project 52, I can take the time to think of what/where I want to shoot. It will be 52 awesome photos. I will post the photo in my blog every week with photo info. Wish me luck!

Fishy!

Guess who has a new hobby? After many trip to the pet store with Lorna, I felt the need to build an aquarium. A saltwater aquarium! There were many people saying that it's so much cheaper to just have a freshwater tank, but then there were also a bunch that said a saltwater tank isn't much more. Undecided, I picked up a 29 gallon tank with hood and light. JonJon had a Penguin BioWheel 200 filter, powerhead, and stand that he gave me. I asked how much he wanted for it, he said to just buy him ice cream! Score! After looking at the empty tank sitting in my room, I've decided to build a saltwater aquarium. I've been tweaking every chance I get. Reading forums, websites, etc. Researching products and seeing pics of tanks just gets me excited. I know for a fact it will cost money and take up some time, but the end reward will be great. Reef aquariums are also a hobby that me and Lorna can enjoy together. Should be fun.

Here are some nice setups that I've come across. =)

Fingers Crossed

Since I didn't get into the RT program at KCC, I decided to check programs at other schools. California, Oregon, Washington, and Las Vegas were my states of choice. Well after many emails, Tacoma Community College replied on Thursday. The program director told me that classes had already started in the summer, but if all my credits transfer, he will be willing to let me start this fall and just take the summer class I missed next summer. Fuck yeah. The Fall semester starts on Sept 14. Yeah that soon! I pray to God that everything is transferable and that I can come up with the funds to pay for a plane ticket, tuition, and books. I would hate that money is the reason why I couldn't go to school.

I send in my transcripts tomorrow and hope that things go my way. I will be leaving Kai and the gf to finish school. It's a sacrifice that I must make to better my life along with theirs. Although, the I have planted the seed in the gf's head to move with me. lol. We'll see where it goes. I just hope things work out. I want to start my life already. Cross your fingers, pray, whatever it is that you do. I need all the help I can get.

I'll keep all of you posted.

Ahhhhhhhh!

Nothing like coming home from a loooooong day at work and popping open a nice cold beer. I just wish it was a New Castle, but moke beer will suffice. I don't know how I did it before. Start at 7am-12pm at Longs, then 1230pm-2am at FMC. Did that daily. I must be getting old. Well maybe it's because I started at 430am. I'm sure I would have been ok if I started at 9am or so. =p

Anyway, I've been in love with my "new" Canon 30D. After shooting Kalaheo Class of 89 reunion, I really want to try to get my name out there. Nothing really big. Maybe just a few small gigs as a side job. I'm learning more and more when it comes to shooting and photo edits. Photoshop CS3 + Lightroom 2 = WIN! In my opinion, my edits have been fkn great. I have a few coworkers that want me to take pics of their kids. So hopefully the word gets around and I can make some beer money doing something I really love.

I've been really into the whole panoramic thing lately. I went to Kauai last week and I was pretty disappointed in a bunch of the pics. =/ Only a few came out ok. Here's one that I really like.

I'm Back...

Back in the game!

Last week I finally picked up a "new" camera. The 300D has been broke for almost 2 years now. I found a 30D on craigs for dirt! I'm super stoked. I never really got to go out and shoot, but I did get some test shots. Faka is mean!

First real "shoot" is on Thursday. I get to shoot a reunion at D&B. Should be interesting. I just wish I had a flash to use. Gonna have to do my best with what I have. 18-55mm kit lens and the nifty 50.

Hopefully for my dirty 30, I can convince Lorna to get me a lens or even cough up money for an underwater housing. Wishful thinking, but doesn't hurt to ask. Bwahaha.

Turbo!


Flower

Mobile Emo!

Sweet! My emo sessions have gone mobile!

F*ck My Life v2.0

I got the news yesterday. And it wasn't good news. I didn't get into the Respiratory program at KCC. 35 applied and they took in 16. I was #19 thanks to the 2 "C" grades. Should I hang myself now or later? David Carradine style! haha. ok bad joke. My life is just put on hold for a while. It really sucks. I had fucking plans. Big fucking plans. And it's put on hold. Where do I go from here?

Options.
#1) Retake classes and apply at KCC next year.
#2) Retake classes and apply at schools in the mainland.

I'm currently looking at option #2. Maybe it will be better for me. Maybe I need to get away. Maybe I should move somewhere NOT in the west coast. I'll fkn move to Maine. Boise. Idunno. Somewhere different. haha. On the down side.. where the fuck would I live. WA and Las Vegas, I have family.

Trying to stay positive is hard. It's something I have to do, but not today. I'll just sulk in my room. Tomorrow is a new day.

"Fuck the naysayers cuz they don't mean a thing!" - 311