Year In Review Part II

1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before? Became a graduate student and a teacher

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't think I made any resolutions last year. I might make some this year

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Nope

4. Did anyone close to you die? My dog Kara had to be put down :'o(

5. What countries did you visit? USA

6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005? More organization with my time

7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? May 20th and it has to do with cat snot. That's all I'll say...

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? 4.0 GPA, YEAH BABY!

9. What was your biggest failure? Leaving my business

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Yes, I had Costochondritis

11. What was the best thing you bought? Probably my G4 Powerbook

12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Huh...

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? My sister, but that's nothing new

14. Where did most of your money go? Powerbook, bills

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Getting accepted to graduate school

16. What song will always remind you of 2005? The Killers - Mr. Brightside

17. Compared to this time last year, you are: So much happier

18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Spending time with people

19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Reading, writing, grading

20. How did you spend the holidays? At my Mom's place

22. Did you fall in love in 2005? Yes

23. How many one-night stands? None

24. What was your favorite TV program? Scrubs

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? There is, but I have no right to hate them

26. What was the best book you read? I don't think I read any good books this year

27. What was your greatest musical discovery? That's a tough one, I'll have to think about it

28. What did you want and get? An iPod

30. What was your favorite film of this year? I haven't seen many movies this year, but I would have to say "Serenity"

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? I turned 23 and I was working at my store

32. What one thing would've made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Things turning out the way they should have

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005? The lazy man

34. What kept you sane? Who says I'm sane?

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Anne Hathaway

36. What political issue stirred you the most? The horrible response from Dumb-Ass In Chief George Bush dealing with the hurricane victims

37. Who did you miss? This girl I know

38. Who was the best new person you met? That's not fair, I met a lot of best new people

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005. There is such a thing as fate

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:

"When you smile
With those eyes
Baby it's like
You place a finger on my heart
And your lips next to mine
Make me think that maybe heavens where you are"

Year In Review Part I

January: No blog yet

February: No Blog yet

March: First Post

April: Graduate School

May: Fate, Destiny, Or Whatever You Want To Call It

June: Just For You

July: A Special Post

August: OVERLOAD

September: Vanilla Sky / Hot Photo TA

October: I Can't Sleep

November: Questions With No Answers / Costochondritis

December: My Dreams Really Are Cruel

For the Seafood Lover In You

Pay no attention to the title, it's the last thing I heard... that's why it's there.

Christmas is over and it was fun. I got a handful of gifts including movies, kitchen accessories, and a few other odds and ends.

Today is the day after Christmas and I have things to do, or at least, things I want to get done. I need to do laundry, do a little post-semester writing, and run several other errands. But before all that, I need to shower.

This isn't an interesting post, I'm afraid to say. Things have been pretty uneventful lately since the semester has ended and probably won't pick up until school starts up again. Who thought school would be the thing that brings interest to my life?

Oh well, happy holidays!

www.danrhine.com

My website is finally working again, BUT... I think I'm going to redesign it yet again. After careful thought, I want to keep my blog and my website separate. So, my blog is going to stay here, and my website is going to be more of a professional resume/portfolio type site. That is one of my goals this break.

Wish me luck...

Top 10 Photoshop Tutorials of 2005

A top10 list with some of the best Photoshop tutorials of 2005.

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Yep, It's Another One

1. Last thing you burned while attempting to cook? Tacos

2. Describe yourself in three words? Tall, skinny, geek

3. How long does it take to get ready for your day? About an hour, but I'm slow

4. Favorite place to blow $50? Best Buy

5. How many people have you thought were "the one"? Just one

6. What is something that turns you OFF from the opposite sex? Bad kissing

7. What kind of car do you drive? 1996 Grand Prix SE

8. What's in your CD player right now? What's a cd? OH, you mean MP3, right... Christmas music

9. What celebrity would you have coffee with? John Cusak

10. What celebrity would you NOT have coffee with? Nicholas Cage

11. What kind of toothpaste do you use? Arm and Hammer

12. What time do you usually go to bed? 11ish

13. Last movie you saw? Serenity... w00t!

14. Last TV show you watched? The Simpsons

15. Who is your best friend? I don't know...

16. Who in your family do you best get along with? My mom

17. Who do you have a crush on? Real people or celebrities?

18. What time is it right now? 6:31 PM

19. Are you planning a vacation/travel? No, afraid not

20. When/Where was the last time you traveled? Does Chicago count? I was there a few weeks ago

21. How many times have you been in love? Twice

22. How old will you be in 10 years? Almost 34... ouch...

23. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully heading up a photography program a some college... maybe Purdue...

24. Sinful snacking weakness? Slim Jims

25. Roller Coasters? Oh hell yes!

26. Ever run out of gas? Yes, once was my fault, once was somebody else's

27. Ever been on a train? No, I don't think so

28. Ever been on a blind date? Not really

29. Ever been to Europe? Nope

30. What would you do if you could be the opposite sex for one day? Play with the boobies... yeah, you have to play with the boobies... Maybe see what my looks could get me

31. Would you tell anyone it was really you? I don't know

32. Ever been arrested? Not arrested...

33. Have a crush on anyone you work with? Sure

34. What is something you believe in? That things will work out... you always have to go with your gut

35. What is something you fear? Dying alone

36. There is no Q36

37. What is the worst physical pain you have ever experienced? Breaking my arm, or my fingers... one of those two

38. What is your favorite television show? ER, Scrubs, there's too many... I like TV

39. Ever photoshopped yourself to look better in a picture? No

40. Tell us something about your childhood? I've blocked too much of it out

41. What would it cost you to flash the person next to you? $100

42. Best time to catch you in a good mood? That's tough, but most likely in the morning after I've had coffee

43. If you could be anything for one day, what would it be? Haha, I'm not going to answer that

44. Most prized possession? Probably my camera and my negatives

45. Would you ever sell it/how much? For the camera, as much as it's worth. The negatives... never

46. What is one of your pet peeves? Bad drivers

47. Favorite kind of ice cream? The good kind

48. What song are you listening to right now? Nothing, watch "Malcom In the Middle"

49. If you could sucker punch one person who would it be? Haha, again, I'm not going to answer that one

50. Would you like to tell us one of your secrets? I would, but I'm not allowed to say anything

My Dreams Really Are Cruel

I have had too many dreams lately that are pissing me off. It like my mind can't help but want to show everything I can't have. It's like I'm on the outside looking in (which is true in this case). I wish it was the other way around where my good dreams came true and the bad ones didn't, but I guess I'm not that lucky.

The semester is essentially over. I have a little grading still to do, and I need to write an artist statement for my photo project, but other then that, its relaxing until January 2nd. I don't know what I'm going to do over break. I might spend some time in the studio and the lab working, maybe I'll just play games all break...

I could start working out, although I don't know if the personal trainers are going to be at the Corec over break, so I may just start when school starts. I'm going to get buff and even more handsome then now. :oP

I'm going to be interviewed for Tipp-C on Tuesday. I don't know that it's REALLY because they want to interview as it's more of a thing where they can't find anyone else. That's fine with me because the stuff I've been working on recently hasn't been my best work, but at least this gives me some exposure and can lead to more in the future.

Anyway, that's all for now. Here's to hoping that I start having some good dreams... and that THOSE come true...

Don't Waste Your Time With This

1. Do you still talk to your first boyfriend/girlfriend? No

2. What should you be doing right now? Not much

3. What kind of music did you listen to in elementary school? New Kids On the Block... HELL YEAH!

4. What is the best thing about your day today? Finished grading final portfolios

5. Do you enjoy Texas hold'em? Yes

6. Are you against same sex marriage? No

7. Have you been on a date in the past week? Yeah, sure, kinda

8. Have you ever kissed someone you dont like? I don't think so

9. Quote an Nsync song lyric? Bye, bye, bye

10. Are most of the friends in your life new or old? New

11. Do you own any furniture from Ikea? No

12. Do you like your parents? Yes

14. What state/country are you from? Indiana

15. Tell us about the last conversation you had? It was about cookies, cupcakes, and back massages

16. Where do you see yourself in one month? Starting to teach 3d design... NO!

17. What is your favorite smell? There's a lot of them

18. Do you consider yourself a clean person? Eh, somewhat

19. What is the time and the outside temperature at the moment? 10:59 AM and 29 degrees (real feel = 15 degrees)

20. What are you doing tomorrow? Going to my family Christmas party

21. Have you ever gone to therapy? No, but I probably should

22. Have you ever Played Spin the Bottle? I can't remember, but for some reason I think I have

23. Have you ever Toilet Papered someone's house? Yes

24. Have you ever liked someone but never told them? Duh, I think that's the way with everyone

25. Have you ever gone camping? Yes

26. Have you ever had a crush on your brother's or sister's friend? Yes

27. Have you ever been to a nude beach? No

28. Have you ever drank jack daniels? Yes, too much in fact

29. Have you ever had sex on the beach? I've made out on a beach

30. Have you ever had a stalker? Possibly

31. Have you ever been in love? Yes

32. Have you ever gone skinny dipping? No

33. Have you ever laughed so hard you cried? Yes, don't forget the pain too

34. Have you ever gone to a party where you were the only sober one? Yes

35. Have you ever been cheated on? Yes, but I was better off

36. Have you ever met one of your myspace friends? Yes

37. Have you ever felt betrayed by your "best friend"? Yes

38. Have you ever lied to your parents? Yes, hasn't everybody?

39. Have you ever been out of the US? Yes, Canada and Mexico, so not that far

40. Have you ever thrown up from working out? No

41. Have you ever gotten a haircut so bad that you wore a hat for a month? Probably

42. Have you ever eaten 3 meals from 3 different fast food places in one day? Yeah, I probably have. I'm that lazy sometimes

43. Have you ever gotten so wasted you didn't remember what was going on? Yeah, kind of, I can't remember

44. Have you ever spied on someone you had a crush on? Define spy

45. Have you ever seen your best friend naked? I've seen a lot of people naked

Music Quiz

• How many songs? 6,731 and counting
  
• Sort by Artist
  First artist: 10 Years
  Last artist: Zyko
  
• Sort by Song Title
  First Song: 'Bout the City
  Last Song: Zora's Domain
  
• Sort by Time
  Shortest Song: John Mayer - "Untitled" (0:00)
  Longest Song: Bill Cosby - "Himself (1:40:00)
  
• Sort by Album
  First Album: 14:59 (Sugar Ray)
  Last Album: Yourself Or Someone Like You (Matchbox 20)
  
• First song that comes up on shuffle: Smash Mouth - "Walking On the Sun"
  
• How many songs come up when you search for "sex"? 54
  
• How many songs come up when you search for "death"? 16
  
• How many songs come up when you search for "love"? 234
  

I would just like to say that this quiz does NOT reflect my musical taste. It's just weird that so many of the songs listed come from the mid-90's. Go figure...

Blah, Blah, Blah

1. What is your occupation? Graduate student and teaching assistant

2. What are you listening to right now? Ella Fitzgerald "Time Alone Will Tell"

3. What was the last thing you ate? Chinese food, sweet and sour chicken

4. Do you wish on stars? Yes

5. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue

6. How is the weather right now? Flurries, I think

7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Julie

8. How old are you today? 23

9. Favorite drink? Powerade

10. Favorite sport to watch? Football

11. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes, several times

12. Do you wear contacts or glasses? Neither

13. Pets? I miss my puppy

14. Favorite month of the year? October

15. Favorite food? Steak and potatoes

16. What was the last movie you watched? Joyride

17. Favorite day of the year? Thanksgiving

18. What do you do to vent anger? I wish I would hit things (not people), but I usually just
bury it

19. What was your favorite toy as a child? Transformers

20. Hugs or kisses? Both

21. Cherry or Blueberry? Strawberry

22. Do you want your friends to do this back? YES

23. Living arrangements? Alone

24. When was the last time you cried? Probably when my dog was put to sleep

25. What is on the floor of your closet? Dirty laundry

26. Who is the friend you have had the longest? Nick

27. What did you do last night? Played Halo

28. Who inspires you? My mom

29. What are you afraid of? Dying, being alone... dying alone

30. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Plain

31. Favorite car? Jeep Wrangler

32. Favorite dog breed? German Shepard

33. Number of keys on your key ring? 13

34. How many years at your current job? 4 months

My Last Day

Today is the last day of the semester for me (besides grading). I feel so relieved. Yesterday's final crit was kind of sad. I'm going to miss that class. They were my good class and all did pretty well for their final projects.

Today's class is a different story. They don't have the same kind of strong ideas my other class does. They always seem more interested in just getting the work done instead of actually making good work.

The crit should go fairly quickly today. I'd say and hour and a half tops. I don't want to keep them long... plus I'm ready to move on and start getting ready for next semester.

This semester was a learning experience for me. There were a lot of ups and downs, but I think everything turned out alright. I feel that I've been fairly productive and that I'm starting to realize where I want to go as a photographer. I'm taking the printmaking course next semester which is going to be different for me. It's going to be more focused on "art" and that is something I haven't done in a long time. It will be interesting to see what I turn out.

This is a mercy post. I haven't felt like writing anything in a while, but I felt I needed to update. It's almost over for me, and I can't wait until break starts (which is basically tomorrow).

w00t!

Fly Women and Giant Puppets

This is the kind of nightmares I have.

So I'm taking a nice afternoon nap when I am awoken by this freaking nightmare where I'm trapped in a house populated by giant puppet-zombie thing protecting this woman who lives in the basement. She is using the basement to give birth to her army of other fly women. She doesn't look like a fly... she looks like a woman... a hot woman. Somehow though, I know she's a fly woman. The other weird thing about this is that there a woman is with me helping me out, who looks just like the fly woman.

I end up pulling a tube out of the ceiling which somehow shoots a liquid out that melts all the fly women. Okay, we're still getting started. The woman that is with gets some of the liquid on her, and she starts to melt. OH NO, SHE'S A FLY WOMAN! But she's a good one, so it's ok.

We start to make our escape from the giant mansion, through all of the puppet zombies. They keep trying to stop us, but we just push the over, no big deal. Then they bring out the explosives. You know, the old kind of explosives you would see in Looney Toon cartoons. They keep pushing one plunger after another but keep missing. We finally make it to the front door, where e she and I grab a plunger from one of the puppet zombies and blow the whole thing up. That's when I woke up.

My dreams are fucked up.

Weirder yet... I think I've had this dream before...

Please Forgive Me

Want to write something, can't think of anything to write, therefore, you get the lyrics of the song currently playing.

Please forgive me
If I act a little strange
For I know not what I do.
Feels like lightning running through my veins
Everytime I look at you
Everytime I look at you

Help me out here
All my words are falling short
And there's so much I want to say
Want to tell you just how good it feels
When you look at me that way
When you look at me that way

Throw a stone and watch the ripples flow
Moving out across the bay
Like a stone I fall into your eyes
Deep into some mystery
Deep into that mystery

I got half a mind to scream out loud
I got half a mind to die
So I won't ever have to lose you girl
Won't ever have to say goodbye
I won't ever have to lie
Won't ever have to say goodbye

Yeah na na na na
Yeah na na na na

Please forgive me
If I act a little strange
For I know not what I do
It's like my head is filled with lightning girl
Everytime I look at you
Everytime I look at you
Everytime I look at you
Everytime I look at you