About Face(book).

This will be the last time I talk about Facebook.
Having been in the news a lot, recently, regarding
their “privacy policies” just seemed to tip the scale
for me. That said, I made the decision, on Wednseday night,
to yank my account for the last time. I mean, really,
I can get across everything I need to right here on my blog,
you know, the old fashioned way! icon wink About Face(book). So, freedom once more!
If you need to know what projects I’m up to or planning,
just c’mon back here to my blog as I will attempt to
make a move in the direction of keeping this more about
my work than my life. With the wedding season just around
the corner, that should be easy!

I’ve also decided to give mobile me a go. It’s totally
awesome! I’ve kind of been lurking around it for a year
or so but decided, Wednesday, to take it for a spin.
This will simplify everything for me as it magically
connects my laptop, my iPhone and my desktop computers
without docking my phone!
I enter a meeting in my phone and it goes to both of
my other computers and vise~versa. TOtally cool!
I mean, I rarely pulled up my iCal on my laptop because
it wouldn’t be current…problem solved.
This is really a no brainer, I’ll be signing up in 60 days.
Thanks Apple!

It just wasn’t in the Cards.

The Arizona Cardinals, while a valiant effort
was made, lost to the Pittsburg Steelers in
the 43rd Super Bowl 27 to 23.

I was amazed at the play, the amount of penalties,
the unsportsmanlike conduct and the officiating
on both sides. All the while, I watched the entire
game (a rarity for me). I even watched the 1/2 time
show with Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band.
Altho’ I wasn’t as impressed with his show as I
was with Prince a couple of years ago, I felt
he redeemed himself with his last song selection.
I simply don’t appreciate it when all I can here
is the crowd singing and I HATE it when an artist
holds the microphone out over the audience to sing
for them! Now, I know I’m pissing off some “Boss” fans
here but it’s not my fault… The NFL tries to put
a 4 hour concert on in 12 minutes and frankly I think
a marching band might serve the time frame better!

OMG, moving on!!!

Today, picking out tile and carpet with Gary for the
basement, clearing out all the junk and getting
things looking near completion is our goal. I’ll
keep you posted.

I have a ton of photos and video from our trip to
Arizona, I’ll share when I get the chance.

Back to the cold today….YUCK!
20 days and counting! icon biggrin It just wasnt in the Cards.

Coleman & Franken still at it.

I awoke to a new President Elect.
At the same time I am awaiting the outcome
of the Senate race here in Minnesota.
Only about 800 votes separates Norm Coleman
and Al Franken. A re-count is imminent.

I’m really pretty excited about Barack winning
because he’s going to lower taxes, end
the war, make healthcare more affordable,
decrease our dependence on foreign oil,
make our kids smarter, make college affordable,
get everyone a job, turn the economy around…
I mean, some folks are referring to him as the
“anti Christ” but I see him as the new Messiah!

Seriously, do you believe all that?

Oh well, it is what it is, right?
Let’s all just get over ourselves and move forward.

I pray that this nation can come together, indeed.
I just don’t know of any political figure that
got into office on his promises that actually
delivered.

So, to the rest of the Austin family…”you won!”
Let the games begin!

I’m back.

I talked to my mother last night and she confessed to me
that she was checking in 2, 3 sometimes even 4 times a day
wondering if I’d blogged….nope. Sorry mom.
Well, the wait is over and even tho’ this is the time of year
where schedules can spiral out of control and a photographer’s
work load can seem endless, I will, nevertheless, blog.

My husband, Gary, just mentioned the other day that “I’m sure
people don’t get up at 7:30 every morning and go straight to
your blog.” And to that I say…”yes they do!”

This just in….Gary is not into computers.
Unless he is planning a t-time, a flight or reading some crude
e-mail from one of his buddies, he has no interest in them
AND he can’t understand how I can sit in front of one all day.
Well, A.) IT’S MY JOB! and B.) I actually enjoy communicating
with people. So there, I said it! I LIKE PEOPLE!
Oh, and don’t even get me started on mobile blogging or twitter.

All of this does not mean that we don’t get along or anything.
I just don’t feel that anyone should have to sacrifice doing
what they love to do….I mean, as long as it is not in anyway
jeopardizing the health of the relationship.

WOW! Sorry for the soapbox rant. Guess I needed to feel some
clarity on this one.

Okay, so I’ve been busy and I’ve promised many people, many things.
So, I’ll get to that right now! Dear Molly & Andrew, thank you
for your patience with me! I now bring you Mr. & Mrs. Winter…

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And for Nikki & Zees…Congratulations to you as well!

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Carlos & Kristin…you’re next.
Have a great day!