I"M BACK

Hey Everyone,

I am back in communication again...we have been computerless for the past 2 weeks. We got a new ibook and because there was corruption on our old one, Tech-Serve had to manually download everything which took foooreeeeever! I did notice that I got a lot more done because I wasn't able to check my mail or look at my, so called, "keep-me-up-to-date" blogs.

I gave a shower for Tifenn this past weekend. We had 25 people over...it was a zoo! It did force us to finish painting our entry and put up a coat & shoe rack which makes me very happy every time I walk in the entry now. Since we are corralled on this one floor for a while longer, we decided to spill into the common areas in our building. We have made a nice little nook on the second floor landing where Louis can do his homework. There was a built-in bench already, so, we just added a desk and chest. Louis has decorated with masks, trophies & misc. others items to make it feel like his own. So far he is loving it up there!

The work situation for me...sucks! I am just not getting very much work. I know everyone keeps saying it is the economy and the two industries that I work in, photography & interiors, have been hit really hard, but I am still internalizing it. I just did a 400 photographer, stock agency, producer mailing and received not one response. I was up for a men's store redesign job last week, was 1 of 10 chosen out of 250 applicants. I was asked to come up with creative ideas without being given a budget. I was told not to let budget restrict me creatively. After struggling to come up with design ideas, not knowing the budget, I finally sent them a proposal. I heard back from them on Sunday saying that they went with someone who's estimate was closer to their budget...so frustrating! Anyway, I am continuing to create and shoot, trying to keep my work looking fresh, if for no other reason that to keep my sanity.

We had a taste of spring today nearing the 60's. I went for a great run...missed and thought of all of you!