new photo software

i found a fun piece of photo software last night called photoscape. best part is that it’s free! i had fun creating a few things last night. here’s a few examples of what you can do.

to do

two words that usually mean work, time at my office, and lots of projects. so what’s a workaholic to do when those two words aren’t related to work??? i’ve managed to get all of the hot items off my list before leaving the office today so that means i can actually have 5 days off!! here’s what i’ll be doing to relax and get a break…

• spend time with my family who are on their way to colorado springs
• cook with my mom
• sleep in
• show off my fabulous city
• watch footbal
• celebrate jill’s birthday
• explore denver
• read

i’m not sure that i’ve ever been this excited about a vacation. it’s been a rough last few weeks and i’ve been running at 80mph. it will be nice to slow down and give my mind a break. let the vacation begin!

is it well with your soul?

we sang this powerful hymn during church this morning. i sang loud and confident because despite the circumstances and difficulties…it is well with my soul! how about you?

It Is Well With My Soul

When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Refrain:
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.

Horatio Spafford

do you know your turkey trivia?

turkey day is right around the corner so i thought i’d test your knowledge about turkey. i got six right. how about you???

photo shoot #1

our assignment this week was to apply the rules of compostion that we learned in class last week. i hopped over to glen eyrie this afternoon and i think i’ve got my 3 to turn in on tuesday. what do you think?

framing…

layering…

repeating lines and patterns…