Catch-Up

Hey, it's been a while... but it's nice to be back. I've been writing in another blog, a joint one with Michael. We haven't really told anyone about it, just thought we'd see how it goes. If you want to have a look, go to my Flickr account and look at my profile.

The blog is a bit different than this one - it's public for a start. But I'm not sure about it. It feels a lot more comfortable here at Slipstream. I like writing here. It just feels right.


I thought I'd do a little catch up entry, seeing as I haven't been here for two months.

Let's see... Michael had The Big Web Conference that shall not be named here, and it was extremely successful. More about that in another entry. The lead-up to that was full-on, as Michael was the chair of the organising committee. The conference week itself was so much fun... I was there as a proper paid-up attendee - my employer sent me and four others of us - but I got to sit with the big names, and even talk to a few of them. It was all very inspiring and I walked away feeling wonderful about it all. That didn't last. Again, more about that in another entry.

The photography exhibition was low-key but nice... a few people came up and complimented me. I didn't sell anything, but didn't expect to. It was just nice to be involved.

I haven't had a chance to get out shooting much. Work has been kicking my ass - so busy juggling several projects. I did get to spend a Saturday in June with a friend and her daughter who was attending her senior ball. I photographed her getting her hair done, her nails, her makeup, formal photos in her dress. It was a wonderful day and I enjoyed it very much.

I'm starting the second level of the photography course soon. The course will involve putting together a portfolio of work. I think it will be good because it will get me to focus on what I want to achieve with my photography.

It's been a cold winter here so far - I think the coldest in a long while. So we've been spending a lot of time inside, trying to keep warm. There was a big article in the Sunday paper about New Zealand houses and how they are all uninsulated and have no central heating, and how New Zealanders are completely nutcase ascetics who believe it's wimpy to have heating, and how you should just throw on another sweater if you're cold. These people are crazy.

Joshua has had an ongoing cold all winter, but the rest of us seem to have avoided coming down ill (knock on wood).

Matthew turned 8 in June!! Eight going on 18. He's taking guitar lessons, and doing really well. He wants to get an electric guitar and be in a band, but I told him he needs to learn acoustic first. His teacher is great - he actually lectures in music at Victoria University, but also teaches guitar as well.

Well, this tired brain can't think of anything more to say at the moment. Hope you've all been well.

Welcome back, Deb! It's great to hear from you!

hey mark, thank you! it's nice to be back... :)

WOW its great to have you back!! Checked out the other site; you too make a great pair! Hope you keep writing again!

Nice to see you back. :) I've been enjoying your photos on Flickr.

thanks sueellen! :) i'm not sure about the other blog... we'll have to see how it goes.

hey thanks angie! nice to see you back too :)

Wow... what a newsy entry! I'll have to check out your other blog.

So you have one of them 8 going on 18 year olds now! LOL... wait for 9! My youngest, 9, is driving me bonkers at times with his 'attitude' and thinking he knows more than I. We have butted heads a bit, not too long ago at a restaurant where I refused to buy him an adult meal, as he just does not eat them portions and I hate to see half a meal go to waste at restaurant prices. End result - a cut back in dining out for my kids - hubby and I will do our dining alone, letting them have pizza or some other substitute at home when we choose to eat out.

hey desiree, i know what you mean! we rarely take the kids out to eat at a cafe or restaurant. i guess we should do it more often, but it does get expensive, and sometimes they get fussy about what they eat.

matthew and i butt heads absolutely all the time. he has an attitude that is shocking. and then sometimes he is the sweetest, funniest kid in the whole world. go figure!