In light of this being the opening week of baseball, I thought I’d take some time to reflect on some of the best times at had at various Chicago baseball games with a little bit of photo reminiscing. Check out these before and afters (sidenote – while I am a White Sox fan, one of my favorite pictures is from a Cubs game and thus I’ve added it as well):
Tailgating at the White Sox game (before).
I am not going to pretend Im such photographer or have any kind of skill in the photography field BUT I have grown quite the interest in doing little changes to pictures and seeing what comes of them. No. I dont have any kind of experience or skill with Photoshop. In fact, I dont understand 90% of the tools Photoshop offers. However, for all those interested in attempting photo editing, I suggest Google’s Photo Editing Software. It is like photography for dummies and Im probably as dumb as they come. Anyways, Ive really taking a liking to all the little tools and have started to find myself getting pretty darn good at each of them as well (sidenote, I am using the FREE version of this software but there are other tools you can use that require a small fee).
Anyways, here is my recent favorite picture before & after:
Before:
As a self proclaimed lover of the late 90′s early millenium television show, Dawson’s Creek, I have learned to appreciate the show’s detachment from any real high schooler. Dawson Leery, Joey Potter, Pacy Whitter and many more of the show’s elequently spoken characters have a way of leading one to believe that life as a teenager is exactly how their portray it to be.
As I grew up and re-entered the world of Creekside… I learned that this was not-so-true but there was a very real level of entertainment value to what we as youngin’s were watching.
Now…after reintroducing myself to the world of well-spoken, drama-infused adolescents, I have to say my personal interest in the show is within Dawson Leery’s lameness. His facial expressions, over obsessed mindset of teenage angst and eagerness to go against the norm (all the while going WITH it) keep my eyes peeled and my mind focused on what’s to come. Apparently I am not alone in this as both James VanDerBeek and..well..society have there own take on Dawson which has turned him into my newest internet meme, James Vandermemes.
Here, James VanDerbeek aka, Dawson Leery, makes fun of himself in the show and how he plans to make his comeback into the world with regard to his captain douchery in his past.
Here is a short video that explains what is to come:
On his website you can download GIF’s of his facial expressions to send friend and family to exude the feeling you may be having that day.
Sooo check it out…please! It is going to be a real hit!
If there is one thing I have learned since starting my real world life, is that you can’t please everyone. Yes, I admit that it took me close to 24 years to realize this sad truth… What can I say, I expected more and I expected to be able to. I will admit that I was a bit naive to believe that I could be everyone’s best friend and that no one was going to say things behind my back. Let’s just say I live in the “glass half full” world.
I’ve often relished the thought that I could make friends with basically anyone I met. With an inappropriate comment, a witty impersonation or a condescending yet sarcastic tidbit, I could win someone’s attention and ultimately arouse their friendship. All I wanted was the chance at hopefully a little bit more than just a one time meet-and-greet and the hope that their is a lifelong friendship to come. I grew up with a family welcoming to everyone and anyone, everyone is innoncent until proven guilty. One more pound of pasta for each extra person, its only $.69. More often than not, I’ve had an embarrassingly strong urge to be the people pleaser; the one who would hear you out and give 1233267351231 chances before writing you off completely.
I’ve more recently realized that while this may get me the attention I’m interested in earning, it doesn’t necessarily win me the friendship I am really wanting. In fact, the unfortunate truth is that I most likely have made myself the target for behind the back whispers and unnecessary snarky comments. Why? I still think this is a great question and don’t know if I will ever fully know the answer, but low and behold, some people just can’t be happy and nothing is ever enough.
Before you decide to stop reading this all together, fearing that I am going to unload a truckload of “woe is me” banter, please hold your horses. I have a point. I recently came across this fabulous article on Mashable. I read it. I printed it. And now I make it my goto Bible, when the goin’ gets tough… Read the rest of this entry »
I know it’s been a while folks but I’m back. I will initiate our reunion with a popup that I received this afternoon:
Which of the above images best describes the occupation below it? Is it the Social Worker doing the Downward Facing Dog ,the Marketing Specialist attempting Warrior Pose or the Health Data Analyst in the splits?
I have brought this issue to the attention of my followers, as I am starting to see a real disconnect between image use and what is actually being advertised online. For example, I recently came across this Facebook Ad targeted at me. The ad was: Read the rest of this entry »
Time to share the resume-of-the week with my readers, courtesy of none other than, Ms. Taylor:
Siha
17b rail road 17011
Mobile : 31580
Email: sinad
PROFILE
An intelligent, well presented Capable of working and assume additional responsibily. Read the rest of this entry »
“Dazzling halter dress that lets you shine with multitudes of sequins that fall in tiered layers over your body. Exposed back zipper, satin halter tie. Non-padded bust. Lined.”
My description: NON dazzling halter dress that lets you look like a cheap hooker with multitudes of sh*tquins that fall in tiered layers all over your body. An exposed back zipper and satin halter tie make this the ideal dress for hanging from a ceiling an having a party happen around you. Non-padded bust. Lined.
This is the ugliest dress I have ever seen. They should be paying ME $32.80 to even be looking at it on their website (I will keep the company anonymous).
"What in the F?"
It’s been a while, but I have a new post for the “A Word from Taylor” portion of this blog. Sometimes I really wish I had her job as she comes in contact with some of the SMARTEST people in the entire world (by smartest people I mean intense ri-tards).
The most recent cover letter she sent really gets me scratching my head as I am pretty sure that spellcheck/autocorrect is standard on 100% of computers ever since the new millennium.
Also, as a side note, Taylor is a female and considering that her name could be used by both males and females, wouldn’t you save your own @$$ by greeting with a last name/shouldn’t you greet with a last name for professional purposes? I mean…come on. Read the rest of this entry »
I know I cannot be in the minority by stating that Facebook statuses are not the place to be shouting your love and lucky life from the rooftops. Although there are a number of people out there who generally are happy for those who are happy (make sense?), I’m going to bet that the other 97.5% of Facebook users, specifically those you are friends with, do not give a rat’s @$$ about your relationship, children and/or amazing life!
You think I’m a hater. Nah, not so much… actually I am a pretty happy person. In the day-to-day I laugh a lot, make new friends and have a pretty good time, but you do not see me parading my “quote unquote happiness” regularly, do you? Seriously though, if you are with me during these occasions you know I’m happy, so there really is no need for me to tell those absent — I mean, you missed out but I think you just need to realize that for yourself. With that in mind, I’d like to pose a question, thought and/or general wonderment to my readers out there — what do you want to say to the girl(s) and/or boy(s) in response to what I have posted below? (NOTE — a barf bag isn’t available via awkwardingredients.wordpress.com so I ask you to provide one for yourself before the reading of said post.): Read the rest of this entry »
