I'm very excited this evening because one of my photographs is now hanging at Fregene's Pizzeria in Cotati, CA! I have one photograph up now, and more to come. If you are in the area, I would appreciate it if you check it out and let me know what you think. Get some pizza while you're there! The Chipotle Chicken pizza is amazing!

Fregene's is located at 554-B East Cotati Avenue, two doors down from Oliver's Market.


, Michi

Yar! Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!

In honor of this fine day, share with me your favourite Pirate-themes pieces!

, Kyndel

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me

We pillage, we plunder, we rifle and loot
Drink up me hearties, yo ho
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot
Drink up me hearties, yo ho

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me

We extort, we pilfer, we filch and sack
Drink up me hearties, yo ho
Maraud and embezzle and even high-jack
Drink up me hearties yo ho

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me

We kindle and char, inflame and ignite
Drink up me hearties, yo ho
We burn up the city, we're really a fright
Drink up me hearties, yo ho

We're rascals, scoundrels, villains, and knaves
Drink up me hearties, yo ho
We're devils and black sheep, really bad eggs
Drink up me hearties, yo ho

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me

We're beggars and blighters and ne'er do-well cads
Drink up me hearties, yo ho
Aye, but we're loved by our mommies and dads
Drink up me hearties, yo ho

I'm terribly excited because today I got myself a new toy: A Canon 40D! I'm already in love with it. It's so spiffy, and it has manual focus! I've missed that so much with my S2IS, not that I don't love the little guy, but the lack of good manual focus, and a fast shutter drive me a little batty.

I can't wait to get some good shots to put up.

So...

I've been out of school for about a month and haven't managed to catch up on the deviant stuff. I've been strangely busy.

I had a wonderful time with ~Catchmandkillham when he visited for my graduation (which was awesome), and we took lots of pictures. Sadly, I haven't even looked through those pictures yet! Soon...hopefully.

Graduation went smoothly, I didn't even trip on the stage. It helped that I did have to go up any stairs, but I'm still impressed with myself on that count. I ended up graduating Cum Laude with my BA in English Literature. I also got to graduate with my Student Athlete sash, which was very special. It was nice for them to recognize the effort we athletes put in to be able to balance our sports and our academics.

Since graduation I've been working my butt off! I've been doing some graphic design work for my local Renaissance Faire, trying to pump up the advertising so we can do better than break even this year. For those in the Sacramento area, the information can be found here --> [link] Remember, a portion of our proceeds benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, so it's a great cause. Also, it should be a lot of fun this year. Several new vendors and attractions, including the Sacramento Shakespeare Co. They'll be putting on a great show! Keep a lookout in the Sacramento Bee for an ad and a coupon for $2 off adult admission.

In addition to the graphic design stuff for faire, I've also been working on costumes: my own, my brothers, and his girlfriend's. I have no idea if I'm gonna get mine finished in time, but there'll be costume rentals at the Faire, so I can also borrow a couple pieces if I don't quite get mine done. I'll have to get pictures of my brother in his costume. His is rather piratey looking, and it suits him well. I haven't seen his girlfriend all dressed up yet, but I'm sure she'll look lovely.

I have some metal work to post as well. Again, I've taken pictures of the work, but haven't had a chance to actually go through the photos and get them ready for posting. >.< Soon.

Art-type things aside, I've been working near full time at Peet's coffee again, which is actually very good. Not only because I'm making money again (yay!) but I also really enjoy what I do. Silly, mayhaps, but it's a fun job with good people. Lots of friends.

As if all that were not enough to keep me busy, I'm in the process of moving! That's right, I'm leaving the Sacramento area. Although I dearly love many of the people I've met here, I am NOT a city girl, so it's back home to Sonoma County for me! I'll enjoy being back home since I've really missed being with my family while I've been at school, but I'll also get to work with my private pole vault coach again, and I'll be assistant coaching for his club. It's also looking like I'll be assistant coaching track at my old high school as well! So clearly, I'll be busy as always.

So all of that for the purpose of explaining why I have over 500 message in my inbox here on deviant. Over three hundred of those are deviations, and I'm gonna try to look at all of them over the course of the next few days. I probably won't be commenting on all of them, but I will be looking and admiring, and I'm looking forward to seeing all your lovely art again! Speaking of which, it's about time to go start enjoying. Hope you all have a lovely evening!

I'm edjumacated!

Finished my thesis and my portfolio yesterday, finished my metalsmithing project today and I'm D-U-N with college!

I have my last college track meet this Saturday, vaulting in the Big Sky Conference Championships.

~Catchmandkillham is coming to visit my Sunday, we're going to the SF Zoo on Monday, and on Friday I get to walk across the stage to receive my diploma!

I'm on cloud nine! I never thought I'd get through it all, but I've survived, and I'm so happy!

Have a happy weekend all!

, Michi