This site has never been about Journals for me. I've tried several times to keep an up-to-date journal here, and have failed to keep it going on every attempt.

This journal will only be updated when I have something meaningful to say.

Well, I went and got myself a new computer; a LAPTOP no less, and this time Windows Vista (Currently installed is Business Edition, but I'll be upgrading to Ultimate soon I think).

As part of this upgrade/migration, I've also upgraded to PhotoShop CS3 (along with all the other Adobe programs in the CS3 suite), so I might have need of some tutorials to learn the new stuff in the CS3 verion since I am familiar with PS7. Anyone know who would be best to ask for occasional help (free of course)?

On the "Day Job" front, things are still going SNAFU (Situation Normal, All Fucked Up). Well, that's not COMPLETELY true. I'm trying to get back into the Information Technology field, and if I don't successfully land a position by FY09 (July 1st, 2008), I'll be pretty much SOL (Shit Outta Luck), since I don't have any FORMAL schooling or training in IT - Only self-taught and On-the-Job training... But I am looking into getting the former taken cqare of within the coming school year by enrolling in a local IT school or College program to actual quantify my experience and skills.

I've been busy with focusing all my attention to this career switch, since the deadline is so important to not miss, but I promise that 2008 will be having many more things uploaded to dA from me. I have a master plan, and I mean to stick to it this year.

More will be posted here as it comes to fruition...

Many blessings to all in the coming year 2008!

Thank you!

If you can't play nice, at least play fair.

Tears of compassion can never fall from closed eyes.
-Dusty Studebaker

This site has never been about Journals for me. I've tried several times to keep an up-to-date journal here, and have failed to keep it going on every attempt.

This journal will only be updated when I have something meaningful to say.

Well, I've finally gone and done it; I have officially quit smoking cigarettes. It's been (as of the date I write this initially) 35 whole days since my last cigarette. I'm going strong still. Not a bit of worry about not making it this time. But of course, this time I have a little help in my corner. I decided to go through a program with my healthcare provider, Kaiser, and they paid for the cost of the patch to help me quit smoking (All I have to pay is my normal co-payment for prescriptions, wow!).

In other news, I also, as a present to myself for going 30+days without smoking, I bought a 8x10" drawing tablet for my PC. I htink that after I get the hang of using it in PhotoShop, it might help increase my throughput/output. I take SO many more pictures than I release because there are things I want to do to/with them but can't with a mouse.

I am releasing today the first item that uses that tablet, "Sunset Solitude by the Seaside". Please check it out, and there will be more later, as I learn how to better use my new toy.

Finally, A somewhat "Random" but "Meaningful" note/rant
Why do the car manufacturers all make a big deal about HIGHWAY mileage, when it's always the CITY mileage that we deal with on a day-to-day basis? Why can't the use that measurement in their advertising? It would be so much more honest and easy to buy cars if they did, dontchya think? (enter your thoughts by leaving comments to this journal, please).

Peace!

If you can't play nice, at least play fair.

Tears of compassion can never fall from closed eyes.
-Dusty Studebaker

This site has never been about Journals for me. I've tried several times to keep an up-to-date journal here, and have failed to keep it going on every attempt.

This journal will only be updated when I have something meaningful to say.

I've been kinda depressed as of late, and haven't been spending nearly enough time on art as I should. I decided that noone is gonna pull me outta it but me; so I am uploading some of what I have been hoarding since last upload here at dA. Please take some time to look, and if you like, leave a comment. I am always looking for new subjects and ways to improve my skills.

Thank you for taking the time to view my dA-page. It does mean a lot to me.

-Dusty

TRUTH ≠ FACT: TRUTH IS SUBJECTIVE; FACTS ARE OBJECTIVE.

This site has never been about Journals for me. I've tried several times to keep an up-to-date journal here, and have failed to keep it going on every attempt.

This journal will only be updated when I have something meaningful to say.

Well, I finally got it; the camera I've been drooling over for a while (or one of them at least). I got the Nikon D-80 package just the other day. I have not yet fully explored the new camera or its many features, but will definitely be doing so this coming weekend.

Current users of the Nikon D80 model: Any tips or tricks wouold be greatly appreciated if sent by e-mail to dirtycar74@gmail.com

I will post my first couple of satisfactory images as soon as possible. Please keep checking as I don't know when that will be; I am writing this journal entry while on my lunch break on Friday March Ninth 2007 at approximately 12:30PM PST [GMT-8].

Much love, respect, and...

MORE POWER!

-Dusty

TRUTH ≠ FACT: TRUTH IS SUBJECTIVE; FACTS ARE OBJECTIVE.