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The new iPad!
29th January 2010 - 0 comments
Well, after much hype and long months of waiting Apple finally unveiled it's newest product, the iPad! I have to admit, i was waiting for this to be released as I'm an avid Apple guy. However, I find myself feeling a bit let down? I guess I thought that it would be revolutionary or something? It's actually just a large version of the iPod Touch? i don't think there is a single piece of new technology in it? Now, don't get me wrong, for the price ($500ish) its a very appealing product for surfing the web, viewing photos, and chat etc, but not too much more than that. It would be a great little tablet for a college student, although you wouldn't be able to add a bunch of programs to it? for general "keeping in touch" purposes, it might be a great tool?
At this point, i don't see me adding this tablet to my business any time soon, what would i use it for? Possibly a portable portfolio? But I have a MacBook for that? I don't know?
I think people will go "gaga" over it, but it's not for me.
That's the way I see it!
29th January 2010 - 0 comments
Well, after much hype and long months of waiting Apple finally unveiled it's newest product, the iPad! I have to admit, i was waiting for this to be released as I'm an avid Apple guy. However, I find myself feeling a bit let down? I guess I thought that it would be revolutionary or something? It's actually just a large version of the iPod Touch? i don't think there is a single piece of new technology in it? Now, don't get me wrong, for the price ($500ish) its a very appealing product for surfing the web, viewing photos, and chat etc, but not too much more than that. It would be a great little tablet for a college student, although you wouldn't be able to add a bunch of programs to it? for general "keeping in touch" purposes, it might be a great tool?
At this point, i don't see me adding this tablet to my business any time soon, what would i use it for? Possibly a portable portfolio? But I have a MacBook for that? I don't know?
I think people will go "gaga" over it, but it's not for me.
That's the way I see it!
RIP Shane Jacques, one year today.
27th January 2010 - 2 comments
27th January 2010 - 2 comments
It was one year ago today that Shane took his own life.
I remember like it was yesterday getting the news of his death, i immediately felt nauseous and thought i was going to pass out. You hear about these things all the time, but never really put much thought into whether it would ever happen so close to home?
I remember what fun we used to have on vacations, it was a non-stop laugh fest! it seemed to always be over before we wanted it to end? We had so much fun in our little group of friends, going way back to when we all worked at the Zoo together.
Many times i wished i could of helped him more? When he came to me for help i did my best to try and help, but it wasn't enough. The last time i saw him, he was sitting with me in my living room just shooting the shit, i knew something was up? He always appeared at my door when something was going on for him, actually, I went to him as well when i had stuff going on too, so it was mutual. I just wish I could have tied him down if i had known how bad things were for him?
Shane,
I miss you. I tried. I hope you're OK now? I remember how drunk we all got at my wedding, i'm sad there wont be another party that we are at together? Remember that crazy night at Rock Candy in Seattle in '91, so fun! i'm so very sad you are gone, i wish i could go back in time and talk to you one more time?
RIP my dear friend, gone but not forgotten.
I remember like it was yesterday getting the news of his death, i immediately felt nauseous and thought i was going to pass out. You hear about these things all the time, but never really put much thought into whether it would ever happen so close to home?
I remember what fun we used to have on vacations, it was a non-stop laugh fest! it seemed to always be over before we wanted it to end? We had so much fun in our little group of friends, going way back to when we all worked at the Zoo together.
Many times i wished i could of helped him more? When he came to me for help i did my best to try and help, but it wasn't enough. The last time i saw him, he was sitting with me in my living room just shooting the shit, i knew something was up? He always appeared at my door when something was going on for him, actually, I went to him as well when i had stuff going on too, so it was mutual. I just wish I could have tied him down if i had known how bad things were for him?
Shane,
I miss you. I tried. I hope you're OK now? I remember how drunk we all got at my wedding, i'm sad there wont be another party that we are at together? Remember that crazy night at Rock Candy in Seattle in '91, so fun! i'm so very sad you are gone, i wish i could go back in time and talk to you one more time?
RIP my dear friend, gone but not forgotten.
What if...?
21st January 2010 - 0 comments
21st January 2010 - 0 comments
I often think about what if something catastrophic were to happen here like it did recently in Haiti? Would all of my imagery be lost? Would all the clients I have, loose their images? Would I be alive??? What about my beloved Amanda and Liviah?
I felt like I needed to do something in support of those peoples struggles? So,I donated 100% of my earnings for January 16, 2010 to Haiti relief. I feel like its a small thing i can do, but actually i have ulterior motive as well, I would hope that people would come forward to help us if we ever needed it!
At times I feel guilty for all the good fortune I have, even though I know I've worked for it? It still haunts me in some ways.
My heart goes out to all the people who struggle with a level of adversity that seems insurmountable.
I felt like I needed to do something in support of those peoples struggles? So,I donated 100% of my earnings for January 16, 2010 to Haiti relief. I feel like its a small thing i can do, but actually i have ulterior motive as well, I would hope that people would come forward to help us if we ever needed it!
At times I feel guilty for all the good fortune I have, even though I know I've worked for it? It still haunts me in some ways.
My heart goes out to all the people who struggle with a level of adversity that seems insurmountable.
Pondering studio space
18th January 2010 - 0 comments
18th January 2010 - 0 comments
So I've been thinking long and hard about opening another studio. I really miss not having a space anymore, since we sold the house with the studio attached (as some of you may remember?). I have 2 projects that I have to get on with, one of which I've been working on for over a year already! I have a long list of models that are hounding me to get on with it, so I need to get on it.
Well, now I have a plan in place that i feel will be a great move for us. Amanda is planning on going back to work pretty soon, and Liviah is growing like a weed, so time is moving along. Basically, if I don't do it soon I know I will live to regret it forever. Stay tuned.
Well, now I have a plan in place that i feel will be a great move for us. Amanda is planning on going back to work pretty soon, and Liviah is growing like a weed, so time is moving along. Basically, if I don't do it soon I know I will live to regret it forever. Stay tuned.
Surgery done!
19th July 2009 - 0 comments
19th July 2009 - 0 comments
Well after a long time of waiting and pre-op testing etc I've had my LapBand surgery and am doing well!
I went in at 7:30AM on Tuesday July 7th, it was no big deal, after a consultation I was off to the operating room! I was in surgery for 1hr, then stayed at the centre till 5PM tp recover. After they let me go I had to go to the CanadInn on McPhillips for an overnight with an ICU nurse. All went well and I feel great!
Started at 425 lbs
now: 390 lbs
down 35 lbs
I went in at 7:30AM on Tuesday July 7th, it was no big deal, after a consultation I was off to the operating room! I was in surgery for 1hr, then stayed at the centre till 5PM tp recover. After they let me go I had to go to the CanadInn on McPhillips for an overnight with an ICU nurse. All went well and I feel great!
Started at 425 lbs
now: 390 lbs
down 35 lbs
