Holiday week

I'm actually working this week, but it's been manageable so far. The new year is coming up quickly now, no real plans for New Years Eve, possible salsa dancing.

Photography..been on the back burner but will be picking that up again. I have a bunch of people that i've asked to allow me to take pictures of them, January will be very busy in that area. I think by the end of March i'll have a new camera and will be trying to sell some photos, I really think I'll be successful in this venture. The next MasterMind meeting is tentatively set for January 18 also.

24 starts in a few weeks!!!

My back has been killing me, I think it's spasms..we'll see.

Happy Holidays

Busy busy busy...i'm sure most everyone really is this time of year, i'm no exception.

Christmas parties, salsa dancing, shopping....and injuries? Lol, it's been a crazy week that way. After the studio party on Tuesday the 19th, my ankle was swollen and very sore, then my back went out...it's been fun..not bad though, i'm getting both injuries treated today.

Thursday was the first MasterMind meeting here at my place, FINALLY! It's seems like forever since I first mentioned having this. Nick, Eric and John came by, we went for pizza at Sheilds, then got into a good length discussion about ebook websites and stocks. It lasted quite a while actually, also John brought over som Mojito mix also...GREAT idea. We made an action item to keep us moving forward along with making a few other decisions that will keep the vision in front of us. In so many words, the meeting was better than I thought it was going to be.

Damn, laptop is dusty....time to go clean it.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Mid-week happenings..

Lots going on these days. Holidays, busy at work, studying at home.

Had a teleconference tonight, it was pretty good. Dealt with multiple sources of income. That's definitely what is needed these days. Two income households along with side business', it doesn't end. One quote that I really enjoy reading over and over...actually 2 quotes, both are from Dan Kennedy. The first one reads "Money rarely rewards wimps.", the other says "You always win when you say no to fear.". Both are short and to the point...motivational.

I'm starting to really get the bug to buy a digital SLR camera. I currently have a Canon Powershot s45. I've had it for 3 1/2 years and it has been absolutely great for me. I've dropped it so many time, it has dents....but it still shoots great pictures. I love that it takes 3 minutes of video, it's been great to help record salsa lessons and such. Being that i'm going to become more serious about photography now, I believe I need a camera that will take sharper pictures, ones that I can sell. I'm currenlty looking at the Canon Rebel XT or XTi. From talking to a few people and my experience with my current Canon, I want to stay in the Canon family.

The Red Wings game is on, losing 3-2 with 3 minutes left..doesn't look good but it's been a fast entertaining game.

I'll end this post with two words..

FIRE MILLEN!!

Whew!

It was a busy weekend. Friday was bday and then salsa dancing. Saturday was a Christmas party with the 'canoe people'. Today I had a memorial for my step-grandfather. He was going to be 95 on Christmas Eve, he had quite a life. There will be another memorial up in Quebec in July or August. You'll see a picture of what the lake looks like while standing at the end of the dock. The lake is 1 mile wide 90 miles long, glacier cut from thousands of years ago, simply beautiful.

This is going to be a big week for photography. I get my next set of lessons, plus i'll be taking pictures of my niece and nephew next weekend. I've really become a huge fan of black and white photos, I think a year from now I'll be able to take some really good b&w pics. I'm excited for 2007 and getting better with photos, hopefully sell a few also.

Christmas is two weeks away..

Date set

Two weeks from tonight will be our first 'Mastermind Meeting'. I'm anxiously waiting for it to happen, I think that with the people I invited it will be very productive. I've found people to create the website, write articles if needed, off to a good start.

My next set of photography lessons should arrive tomorrow. I still haven't sent off my pictures to be evaluated from the last months lessons :). This Saturday i'm taking pictures of my niece and nephew for a photo contest. I need to remember to be patient when taking these pictures. The kids are 3 and 1 year old, could be interesting, lol.

It's been a long week talking about and listening to shows about the BCS. I don't believe Michigan got 'screwed', although I FIRMLY believe they would be beat Florida in a head to head matchup, but we'll never find out.

I'm currently watching the Japanese horror film 'One Missed Call 2', it's pretty good. Horror movies have really taken a turn for the...hmmmm, wicked?? Saw III was actually really good, the story through all the films has flowed quite well, the writers should be credited with that.

I've kept up with my cardio exercises pretty good over the past two weeks, lots of stationary bike work. I would imagine i'll have to change up every month, but I credit my ipod shuffle with helping my improvement and consistency.

The next few days are quite busy......

The cold is here, the Christmas tree is up. Thanks to my niece my place is clean and she also helped put up my tree. It's winter time!!

I need to learn to take my time taking photographs. I took pictures of my niece by the tree, noticed cords from my modem and laptop on the floor, plus the Frosty I have was facing the wrong way. This is going to be my issue with photography it seems, being patient and paying attention to details. It can be done. Tomorrow will be a study day along with exercise, it'll be a good day.

Michigan was screwed by the BCS, although...Florida does deserve to go, anyway....GO BLUE!!