It has been a long, long time since I have been camping. In August, I will be heading to Yosemite. I know it is a ways away, but if you have ever tried to camp in Yosemite you have to book 5 months in advance. I would have prefered june or july, But like I said you have to book in advance. In fact, there are certain dates in june or july you have to call the first day it is available. I understand those peek dates are booked in a matter of hours.
Anyway, I am just glad I was able to get a campsite this summer. I will be sure to take plenty of pictures. Because I know you would rather look at picture then have to read what I write.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Through the Trees
It seems like it has been two weeks since I have seen the sun let alone a sunset.
I am happy to see the that sun still shines and it has not been lost forever to the weather that has hit Norther California.
Anyway, as you can guess this is a picture of my drive home from work. It just so happens that I passed a corridor of trees that were in alignment with the sunset. Perhaps it is a little cliche to riding off into the sunset, however the sun is to my back as I go home. Go figure.
I am happy to see the that sun still shines and it has not been lost forever to the weather that has hit Norther California.
Anyway, as you can guess this is a picture of my drive home from work. It just so happens that I passed a corridor of trees that were in alignment with the sunset. Perhaps it is a little cliche to riding off into the sunset, however the sun is to my back as I go home. Go figure.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
This is Spring?
Last night about 3:40 a.m. I was woken up my rain. At least that was my first thought. Then it started to come down harder and harder. When it started to hit my window I realized it wasn't rain, but hail.
Hail is very unusual for the Sacramento Delta. Especially, when they are the size of marbles and it literally covered the streets and lawns in matter of minutes. (Usually, hail melts on impact) And it came soen so hard that is was very, very loud. I am sure someone from the midwest would think this is common and normal. Just remember this is California! The noise would be about the same as having the TV on a channel with static then turning the surround sound on and to it highest volume. And this lasted for about 5 to 7 minutes. Along with a lightning show that lasted for about a half an hour. (serious lightning shows are unusual here too)
If this is spring can we just skip directly to summer?
Hail is very unusual for the Sacramento Delta. Especially, when they are the size of marbles and it literally covered the streets and lawns in matter of minutes. (Usually, hail melts on impact) And it came soen so hard that is was very, very loud. I am sure someone from the midwest would think this is common and normal. Just remember this is California! The noise would be about the same as having the TV on a channel with static then turning the surround sound on and to it highest volume. And this lasted for about 5 to 7 minutes. Along with a lightning show that lasted for about a half an hour. (serious lightning shows are unusual here too)
If this is spring can we just skip directly to summer?
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Saturday Night
It's Saturday Night just chilling at home and surfing the web. Actually, it is just another boring night at home. I have been thinking to myself that I need to work on a website. I am so far behind actually, doing a website for myself.
The biggest challenge is being my own worst client. I just can't find something I like. The second is money. But who cares about money? Maybe uncle sam will give a few bucks back and I can actually, spend my own money.
Oh well, Someday soon. I am still learning how to make a website anyway. And it is just another project on my to do list.
The biggest challenge is being my own worst client. I just can't find something I like. The second is money. But who cares about money? Maybe uncle sam will give a few bucks back and I can actually, spend my own money.
Oh well, Someday soon. I am still learning how to make a website anyway. And it is just another project on my to do list.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Really, I Know How to do My Job
[RANT]
I have to wonder, why is it that some poeple don't let me do my job. I have years of experience in Graphic Design. Yet, some people insist that they can do it themselves. And when I finally recieve their "work" it looks horrible. Plus, 9 times out of 10 there is something wrong with it (this was no exception, I had problems).
I thought about going into details, but really who wants to hear me complain the entire time about minor details. I will say this, I know part of the reason why they are doing the work themselves. (designers will appreciate this logic) They do not want me to mix up the artwork with the discription and price. Becuase, I do not know a lot about their products. They don't think they can trust me to do the ad. Now, what's wrong with this picture?
I don't know their products, that's true, yet do they know how to do my job as a designer? Nevermind, the simple solution of actually giving me detailed instructions on what product belongs with what discription. (Afterall, I give them a proof to double check my work) and if there is a mistake I will be happy and more than willing to change it. It's not like I am out to make them look bad. That's bad for business. I even offered to work with them so I would be familiar with their products. I am not even going to argue the fact that they didn't make the ad the right size or that it was made in a program that is weak in layout.
I suspect it is all about control. If I make their ads they think they have no control over the design and quality. True, I often take some artistic liberties, however, if the client asks for something I will do it and I will make it look as good as possible. The work I do is also a reflextion of myself as well as the business I work for. So you better believe I want to to look good.
[/RANT]
I have to wonder, why is it that some poeple don't let me do my job. I have years of experience in Graphic Design. Yet, some people insist that they can do it themselves. And when I finally recieve their "work" it looks horrible. Plus, 9 times out of 10 there is something wrong with it (this was no exception, I had problems).
I thought about going into details, but really who wants to hear me complain the entire time about minor details. I will say this, I know part of the reason why they are doing the work themselves. (designers will appreciate this logic) They do not want me to mix up the artwork with the discription and price. Becuase, I do not know a lot about their products. They don't think they can trust me to do the ad. Now, what's wrong with this picture?
I don't know their products, that's true, yet do they know how to do my job as a designer? Nevermind, the simple solution of actually giving me detailed instructions on what product belongs with what discription. (Afterall, I give them a proof to double check my work) and if there is a mistake I will be happy and more than willing to change it. It's not like I am out to make them look bad. That's bad for business. I even offered to work with them so I would be familiar with their products. I am not even going to argue the fact that they didn't make the ad the right size or that it was made in a program that is weak in layout.
I suspect it is all about control. If I make their ads they think they have no control over the design and quality. True, I often take some artistic liberties, however, if the client asks for something I will do it and I will make it look as good as possible. The work I do is also a reflextion of myself as well as the business I work for. So you better believe I want to to look good.
[/RANT]
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