For Ryan

I'm not sure if I've ever voiced this here on my blog or not, but I hate watching the news. Usually it's just plain depressing (in my mind)...So I look for other outlets to stay informed on current events. A couple months back I stumbled upon the Philip DeFranco Show on YouTube. PhillyD is a good-spirited human with views similar to my own so I "subscribe" to his show & his affiliate SourceFed. One SourceFed's "20 minutes or Less" stories completely touched my heart today and now I am sharing that with you:

(Warning: It may make you tear-up/cry)

I decided to participate in Ryan's Banana Split Party:

My banana split 

(Fage Blueberry Greek Yogurt &Banana) 

with my niece! :) 

Just going to the Facebook event page and seeing every one's photos just gives me warm fuzzies for my fellow humans. 

Ryan's story also reminds me of Miss Getty. My heart just goes out to all families struggling with harsh issues! It makes me grateful that my niece (who is my "baby") is in great health (aside from her loose kneecap ligaments to which she must wear orthopedic braces - to keep her kneecaps from popping out of socket - and go to physical therapy)! Hugs and Kisses for these sweet babies <3

Calavera in Progress...

As most artists/crafters know, some projects don't always cooperate!

It's this necklace that I've been working on today:

I had the color concept I wanted. Loved the beads I choose. But not all the beads, wire, etc., wanted to work well with each other - or rather with me. So she's a work in progress. I was trying to get the headpiece to lay just right on top of the calavera. I think I need to step away for a little bit. I was yelling, grunting, cursing & pleading with it for over an hour to "work with me please - damn-nit!". We'll see how it goes! Wish me luck!

Disco Bandit enters Bat Hole

As many of you know, on top of being a HUGE Joss fan, I am also a Felicia Day fan. I subscribe to her YouTube channel Geek & Sundry and watch it on a regular basis. Each Monday she host her own show the Flog. On the Flog she has a "Fave Five" segment where she shares her favorite things she found on the internet that week. In one episode she featured Drawception.com . I recently went down the list and found that I totally love this game/app! Here's the first one I took part in:

Disco Bandit enters Bat Hole

Disco Bandit enters Bat Hole

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15 player public game completed on Jun 05, 2012

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Disco Bandit enters Bat Hole

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BAT DISCO w/lotsa colors and stuff

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Bat boogies in swinging 60s disco

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Batman runs disco dancing classes

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"Baturday Night Fever"

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Disco Batman is fabulous

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Disco batman

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DISCOOOOO BATMAN!

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Fun stuff! I drew the first picture and only the bandit got lost in translation! Try it if you have some spare time & are up for a laugh! ;)

Pinata Festival

In TWO WEEKS... I will be here at the Pinata Festival in Southside Park! Please come by and check out the festivities, see all the new goodies I've been working on, have some fun & support local artists & culture!!! <3