*glee*

[snapdragon76]

I don't have to work today! *dances* Sorry for bragging. But that doesn't mean I can completely take it easy. After all, I still have some stuff to do that I can't ordinarily get done during the day anymore. Such as: I have to wash mom's sheets, go to the bank and deposit my paycheck (since the bank was closed by the time I got off on Friday), get some groceries, go to the bookstore, ect... But I'm glad I at least get a day where I can do that since ordinarily our weekends are pretty busy.

Mom said something about me helping out at the church's garage sale next weekend. I at least hope she actually asks me since she's gotten into the habit of just volunteering me for stuff and simply assuming I'm going to be doing it. I mean, what if I had already made plans? But she wouldn't know that unless she asks me.

I have my Christmas list filled out for the most part. I mean, I'll probably add a bit more, but usually I can't think of a lot of things to add.

I've been wanting to make me some icons, but I can't seem to get it right. I think I need to learn how to saturate/desaturate, but I haven't figured that out yet. It's kinda frustrating, actually.

I've been watching the 'Slayers NEXT' DVD's from Netflix again and I've been internally squeeing at the little Zel/Amelia moments (as well as the Lina/Gourry ones). I think I either have the Kyoto Arc of Kenshin coming next or 'Fushigi Yuugi' (again, sorry for the butchering of the name).

And I think my speakers are working again. I was watching something from Homestar Runner, and I noticed it. Now, if only I can find the manual for my cordless mouse so I can get back to using it again. I miss having it. Mostly for the scroll wheel...

You know, the gadget-phile inside of me wants one of those new iPod nano's...

Well, I know I have some more stuff swimming around in my brain, but it doesn't want to come forward, so I'll be 'signing off.'

Quote of the day: "People need joy. Quite as much as clothing. Some of them need it far more!" -- Margaret Collier Graham

Comments

[ichiban-victory.livejournal.com]

Isn't it great to have a day off? I love having Monday off too, since it's a great day to get things done. Having a paycheck to deposit in the bank must be a wonderful feeling as well. ^_-

I need to watch Slayers Next again... Have you had a chance to track down the novels though? Already there's much to 'squee' over, at least as far as Lina and Gourry are concerned. (And I'd like to know what you think of Fushigi Yuugi whenever you get around to watching it.)

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

I have the first four. I've yet to find the fifth. But, I have my eyes peeled.

And yes, having a paycheck is a very nice feeling. This one was kind of small since I didn't work as much that first week, but the next one should be better...

I'm sure I'll post about FY at some point, especially since I now have a nifty Hotohori icon to use...

[soleta-nf.livejournal.com]

Check out icon_tutorial to learn how to saturate/desaturate. I haven't done that in a while, but I know I used to, and I learned it off of that community.

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I have them bookmarked, but sometimes when I go through the memories, it can be a bit confusing...

[soleta-nf.livejournal.com]

I just did a bunch of their recent icon tutorials and learned that way.

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's how I made the Soleta icon was from tips from them, but my time isn't as free anymore...

[soleta-nf.livejournal.com]

Understood. I'm just letting you know a way to learn what you said you wanted to learn...

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know. Hopefully when I have more time I can look through the memories and try and find some stuff.

[soleta-nf.livejournal.com]

It might be hard to find things in the memories, like you've said. I meant to suggest that you look through a couple of the latests posts, as I learned about saturation from doing just that. It's a pretty common technique. :)

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Well, sometime people get annoyed if people post about the same thing all the time. Plus I have to look for one that works on PS 7. I think my best shot would be looking through the memories, but if I get the chance, I'll look through some posts as well.

[soleta-nf.livejournal.com]

I meant that saturating is a common step in tutorials, not that there are specific tutorials on how to do it. There probably aren't.

Enjoy your day off.....

[dracschick.livejournal.com]

I'm certain you've earned it!

take care,
Chris

Re: Enjoy your day off.....

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Yes, I did. It was too short, though.