Hysterical illusions

True Colors

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:24:00 +0000

True Colors, a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Express yourself.
2011

Taking one photo and making it inspiring for others to enjoy.

The Sweetest Thing

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:14:00 +0000

The Cracker Dog2009 Instagram

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"The cracker dog. Age 10 (70 in dog years)"

kwixie shared an Instagram photo with you

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:41:00 +0000

Hi there,

kwixie just shared an Instagram photo with you:

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"In love with my PadPivot! A Kickstarter Project"

Thanks,
The Instagram Team

Photoshop

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:52:00 +0000

I can't believe how long it's been since I've used photoshop! I blame it on the convenience of other photo editing software of course!

Editing photos can sometimes be such a grueling and tedious job (at least for me that is). Then this evening...or shall I say morning, I started playing with it again.

It didn't take long before I started kicking myself in the butt for being lazy all this time and betraying my long lost Photoshop friend with iPhoto's point-and-click-edit-you're-done editing feature. Yes! I'm guilty!

I found some actions that I had and here they are. Thank you Pioneer Woman!

This is a photo of my 21-year-old sister, Katrina. Yes, that is a bear's head and yes, that is cake.

She's a silly goose.

We were at Michael's one day and she decided that she needed a bear-shaped cake for her 21st. Forget the booze! Bring on the wildest cake you can find!

That is how she rolls.

I wasn't sure what to do with this photo of my boyfriend, Jeremy. Originally, I made this black and white with but after seeing how great his grandfather's photo turned out I gave the vintage/seventies look a shot for his photo as well.

This photo looks better with the seventies action. I also made sure to pronounce the lines on his face for a more dramatic look.

I'm quite pleased with how this particular photo came out!

Curls and more

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:47:00 +0000

"I think I'm going to get a perm" she said. A week later I beat her to it. -Conversation with Natasha H.

For the very first time ever in my normal boring straight-haired life, I finally got a perm. I know that for some, this is a bit of a crazy idea.

The truth is though I've always wanted curly hair growing up.

Oh, what I go through for silly ambitions!

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Not a fan

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:33:00 +0000

I love traveling. I really do! But it has become so obvious that I am
horrible at the packing situation. It's a chore, it really is!

I'm an official cowgirl.

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:28:00 +0000

Holiday cheer + Louisiana Politics

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:45:00 +0000

It was the most exciting thing coming in to work this Saturday
afternoon after finding out I had mail. Yes, mail delivered to me at
work. It was quite bizzare. Did I accidentally have something
delivered here while shopping online? Then I finally saw the package
and it wasn't a letter or a card.

"Open it! We've been dying to know what it is!" say my nosy co-
workers. (Katrina & Cameron)

I realized then it was from Adriana and couldn't help but chuckle. I
wondered why she didn't send it to my apartment?

"Maybe she wanted all of us to see it!" says nosy co-worker no. 1

I tried feeling the package first seeing if my super guessing powers
would work.

Hmmmm...bumpy...odd shaped....something.

I finally get to open it and to my delight, I found the most wonderful
bumper sticker and pin that read: "BRAD PITT FOR MAYOR"

"It's the most interesting thing Kristina!" recalling Adriana say in a
previous phone conversation (what seemed like years ago). "New Orleans
residents have been wanting Brad Pitt to run for mayor since he's
helped so much after hurricane Katrina. They have buttons and
stickers..."

And finally I have it! Yey!!! Thank you my piña colada Chiquita
banana! Hope you and Marina had a fun Xmas!

Winter is Here

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:17:00 +0000

The days are definitely shorter now but it's not as depressing as it
seems.

Indeed, there is something special that only Winter can bring. RAIN.
(thank goodness!)

The Shaggin Wagon

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:09:00 +0000

I was on my way home when I came across this...

It truly made my day.

Jamba!

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:14:00 +0000

Jamba!
Originally uploaded by Kwixie's Pix

Smell: my finger it's just like a mixture of wild berries!

Sent from the iPhone

Murphy channeling his inner Mickey

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:11:00 +0000

Murphy channeling his inner Mickey
Originally uploaded by Kwixie's Pix

The dog has just gone gaga!

A fun and quick edit on the iPhone...gotta love those apps!

Yes, pens once again!

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:02:00 +0000

I had no intention of buying anything today. But I could not resist!
The pens are beautiful, colorful, and rather inexpensive which means a
lot!

iMonkey

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:51:00 +0000

iMonkey
Originally uploaded by Kwixie's Pix

Taken during Easter Sunday.
Just amused by the little monkey.

Study Routine

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:59:00 +0000

Study Routine
Originally uploaded by Kwixie's Pix

It has taken me this long to realize how simple studying can be if you follow the formula. Granted, this may not be the same system everyone uses but roughly, it is the general idea.

"Parker Pens" Edited on Picnik.com

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:58:00 +0000

Parker Pens Edited
Originally uploaded by Kwixie's Pix

I do have a weakness for pens...goodness! It's a disgusting, horrible, addictive weakness and yes, it's bad. So bad that I would give up a meal to buy pens.

Funny thing is though is that I just collect them. I really don't use them or try not to. I'm not a writer; and I think I've overused the "I'm-a-student-and-need-pen-supplies" excuse.

I could not help myself today though. For $6.00 and under I was able to buy two of the most interesting designed pens for 2009. Yes, it may seem tacky. How dare Parker choose such radical designs! But eh! Big deal. So what if it's a fashion faux pas! It's cute and I'll let my weakness get me this time.

I've been collecting parkers for a long time now. My dad passed on to me a collection he had been keeping. I broke one of the two in the set which was a ball-point and a fountain pen. It was the ball point that did not make it through my careless high school years. Life in pens have never been the same since then.

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Cupcakes on a film strip

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:16:00 +0000

Cupcakes film strip
Originally uploaded by Kwixie's Pix

Just thought to have a little fun with framing.

How much is that Doggy by the window?

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:19:00 +0000

How much is that Doggy by the window?
Originally uploaded by Kwixie's Pix

Ah, the day in the life of pup. So simple. Quite fun.

1st Utter Shoutout

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:56:00 +0000

My first attempt into "Uttering" via my mobile phone. Images via mobile as well.

Mobile post sent by kwixie using Utterz. Replies. mp3

Meeting Pez

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:56:00 +0000

Murphy decided to sniff around for some treats...
this is why we call him 'Pez'.
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1st March 2008

A few days ago Jeremy's father was walking around their property and stumbled upon a colt that somehow ended up abandoned and possibly left to die by its mother. This sort of thing occasionally happens when the mother cannot provide anymore milk for it to eat. It followed Jeremy's dad a little bit but was so weak that he had to carry him back to the house. They immediately called Jeremy and asked him to bring some baby formula for colts and (which is also good for calves a.k.a. baby cows). They also made sure he had enough electrolytes since he had probably had gone days without food or water. Jeremy and I went over to pay him a visit last Saturday and I thought I'd take my camera along just for the heck of it. He was starting to look so much better bucking and kicking, playing with the puppies and exploring.

So tired.
He won't sleep without someone beside him.
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...

8th March 2008

Pez finally found a home with a lovely veterinarian and her family today. He seemed to hit it off pretty well with her children. It was sad to see him leave but it is probably the best thing for him at this time. Jeremy's parents considered keeping him but they already have their hands full with the new puppies and other horses they are taking care of. I call him Pez simply because of the puppies. I find that they kind of think of him as a Pez dispenser putting out "'special treats" after he goes...well you know. The pups also seem to enjoy it after Pez feeds (milk from a bowl) because the milk drips off his whiskers and they stand right under him and lick it. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. I never thought I'd like a horse as much as Pez. We've all come to the conclusion though that he was starting to mistake his identity with that of a dog. Then again, I'm not surprised why.

The girls (Shiloh and Spirit) love their carrot treats.
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On a Mission

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:11:00 +0000

I took this photo at the CSU Chico campus.
Apparently, the little guy was on a mission
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What a treat indeed!
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FLASHBACK: One year ago...

I found this little cat on mission as well.
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smelling the grass

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:45:00 +0000

smelling the grass, originally uploaded by Kwixie's Pix.

Sometimes, we dog sit for Jeremy's parents and take Cracker home with us. He's half pomeranian-chiuaua and simply adorable.

Dos Palmas Resort in Palawan, Philippines

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:54:00 +0000

just as the sun set..., originally uploaded by Kwixie's Pix.

I miss Dos Palmas.
Even though it was a short visit I loved every thing about it. It was truly paradise and no other island resort (at least for now) can compare. Jeremy often tells me how much he wishes he could be there...I confess, I feel the same way.

One of the First Nikon Shots

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:50:00 +0000

First Nikon Shots, originally uploaded by Kwixie's Pix.

I took this while in the car. My Jeremy drove us to Chico.

Sascha

noreply@blogger.com (kwiXie) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:15:00 +0000

Kristina_Evans_portrait.jpg, originally uploaded by kmarievans.

A "portrait" I made using Sascha as my model for photography class.
2007