Ibdreamy

Back in the saddle again...

2015-09-12T09:21:49Z

I have given up on Facebook. I enjoy writting too much for the 147 characters or less attention span that seems to be todays so called social networking crowd and I have decided to try livejournal again if for nothing more then to wtite for myself... I spent over 10 years documenting my life everyday on LJ and I truly miss it. Nothing huge to say at this exact moment ... except... I AM BACK BITCHES.

was up old school!

2012-03-08T08:54:50Z

I have not posted on my LJ is so long.. I wonder do any of my old school friends even post here anymore? I started writing in this journal 2001-06-19!! So over 11 years. Alot has changed on the web..Myspace..Youtube..then Facebook..need I say more? Now my kids are online and I'm a dinosaur.. LOL! I still know more then they do and shock them daily. Which makes me smile. :) If you remember me and your still out there put your hand up!! or Comment...or in terms you newbie's might understand... Like My Status! LOL! I will always Love all you old school players!

Follow me on FB: http://www.facebook.com/ibdreamy

2010 SXSW Web Awards Finalists

2010-03-10T20:20:45Z

2010 SXSW Web Awards Finalists

The finalists for the 13th Annual SXSW Web Awards Finalists presented by Adobe -- all finalists are sites that were launched or completely redesigned in 2009. The winners in each category will be revealed at the SXSW Web Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening, March 14 at the Hilton Austin Downtown. I so wish I could go. :( ALERT: The sites in this list kick ass and I think some of you will be highly impressed with some of the amazing things web designers and developers are doing online nowadays.

Blog

Sites that revolutionize the power of publishing by providing regularly updated content of a personal or professional nature.

Art in My Coffee
Man Vs. Debt
Pets Who Want To Kill Themselves
Themoleskin
The Vile Plutocrat

Personal Portfolio
The portfolios, pet projects and personal collections of individuals who are displaying their work and passions online.

Clouds 365 Project
DJNR
MoreMeYou
Organic Grid
Kenda Perez

Student
This category is devoted exclusively to the student web designers who are refreshing this industry with new talent and new ideas.

D.I.E. - Der Interuniversale Erdball, Inc
Giving Turtle
It Happens at Midnight
Living Galapagos
New Tapes

Technical Achievement
These are the sites that are re-inventing and re-defining the technical parameters of our online experience.

DoGood Headquarters
Pond
SeatGeek
This Is Your Land
Wolfram Alpha

Activism
Green and Non-profit websites that are striving to make the world a better place.

Ad Council - That's Not Cool
Love Letters to the Future
Our Bombs
United Nations Foundation, Summit on the Summit
Waterlife

Amusement
Humor, memes and all the stuff that is weird for the sake of weird.

Atlas Obscura
Cornify
Fashism
Pretty Loaded
Mayor Jack Reynolds

Art
From traditional photography to untraditional performances, this category focuses on web-based collections of life, society and culture.

Keeping Faith with an Idea: Guggenheim Museum, 1943-59
Livebrush and the Livebrush Project
odosketch
Peter Schafrick Photography
The Andy Warhol Foundation

Business
Sites devoted to the promotional needs, functions and services of for-profit businesses.

2011 Fiesta Experience
FL2
I Wear Your Shirt
mN Site
TheyMakeApps

CSS
This category showcases sites that push the boundaries of CSS coding technology, bringing together top-notch design and content with standards compliant and accessible code.

Ficly
Legwork Studio
Pied à Terre
Shelfworthy
SocialSnack

Classic
While the SXSW Interactive Web Awards focus on the best new internet destinations, this category is devoted to sites that launched before January 1, 2009.

Delicious
Flickr
Hulu
Issuu
Mint

Community
Social networks and wikis that have quickly developed an extraordinarily active multi-user community and an exceptional following of users who assist with content development.

99designs.com
Aardvark
Demotix
I Am a Trail Blazers Fan
Rec.fm

Educational Resource
From elementary school learning to advanced technology-related tips, these are sites that help you learn.

1066
Bucknell University Virtual Tour
IBM TheSmarterCity
PBS Kids
Track My T

Experimental
These are cutting-edge and trend-setting destinations that are pushing the envelope and challenging our perceptions of the web.

Assassin's Creed Twitter Experience
Bet Your Followers
BooneOakley
HBO Imagine
Nawlz

Film / TV
Sites related to actors, television, films and the film industry, as well as destinations that offer streaming video content.

Jim Carrey
Despicable Me
Empire of the Word
TCM 15 Anniversary
Transformers 2

Games
The online destinations that help make your life a lot more fun.

Cardboard World
Disrespectoids
Scarygirl
Smokescreen
Titanium Chef

Mobile
Sites optimized for handheld and portable devices.

ActionMethodMobile
Flook
foursquare
Gowalla
NBA League Pass

Motion Graphics
Animations, cartoons, and other intriguing content built using applications such as Adobe/Macromedia Flash.

Coca-Cola Happiness Factory 3
EffectiveUI
Me InTru 3D
Packland
We Choose the Moon

Music
Sites related to musicians, bands, and the music industry, as well online radio and other destinations that offer streaming audio content.

Echo & The Bunnymen
Fat Freddy's TV
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Rock Immortal
Shapeshifter
Splore

My Fav list of books I've read in 2009

2010-01-02T08:41:17Z

My Fav list of books I've read in 2009

Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story - cheerfully perverse, gut-busting tale of young vampires in love.
You Suck by Christopher Moore - A young man falls in love with a beautiful vampire in Moore's offbeat comic novel. (sequel to You Suck)
A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore - When objects in his store begin glowing, strangers drop dead before him and man-sized ravens start attacking him, Charlie figures something's up. Along comes Minty Fresh—the man in green—to enlighten him: turns out Charlie and Minty are Death Merchants, whose job (outlined in the Great Big Book of Death) is to gather up souls before the Forces of Darkness get to them. While Charlie's employees, Lily the Goth girl and Ray the ex-cop
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1 and Book 2) - about a contemporary 12-year-old New Yorker who learns he's a demigod. Perseus, aka Percy Jackson, thinks he has big problems. His father left before he was born, he's been kicked out of six schools in six years, he's dyslexic, and he has ADHD. What a surprise when he finds out that that's only the tip of the iceberg: he vaporizes his pre-algebra teacher, learns his best friend is a satyr, and is almost killed by a minotaur before his mother manages to get him to the safety of Camp Half-Blood--where he discovers that Poseidon is his father.
The Amulet of Samarkand (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1) by Jonathan Stroud - Nathaniel is a boy magician-in-training, sold to the government by his birth parents at the age of five and sent to live as an apprentice to a master.
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett - A beautiful book that kept me clued to the pages. - Tom Builder's dream is to build a cathedral, but in the meantime, he must scrounge about to find a lord that will hire him. His search pulls him and his family into the politics of 12th-century England, as different lords vie to gain control of the throne in the wake of the recently deceased king. Prior Phillip, a man raised in the monastery since childhood, also finds himself drafted into the brewing storm as he must protect the interests of a declining church.

Do you Kindle?

2010-01-02T04:09:29Z

My company bought all of our 70 employees an Amazon Kindle for Christmas! Pretty Sweet! I don't know much about the kindle and I had never even seen one until I unwrapped the gift at our Christmas party. Everyone was so excited so I can only assume that it must be pretty cool :)

I haven't had much of a chance to play with it yet so I'm just curious.. do any of you own a Kindle and if yes, how do you use it? Do you like it better then reading actual books? Do you have any favorite books that you recommend? Tips? Free book links? What are you reading at this moment?

I'm an avid reader but I've never really had a desire to read my books on my iPod or my phone or even online because I really like to read actual books that I can hold in my hand so I'm not sure if I'll ever catch on to the Kindle craze but we shall soon see I guess.

I love my company by the way and I'm so grateful to have a job for one and for two to be working there.

Happy New Year Live Journal!

2010-01-02T02:18:16Z

Happy 2010!! This will be my 8th YEAR on LJ!
Created on 2001-06-19 12:36:17 (#192050)
22,647 comments received, 16,906 comments posted
WOW! right? Totally nuts. I'm like the granny of LJ.

This is totally off topic but it's what I'm messing with at the moment... I probably should of put this in a separate post but eh oh well.. Here is My most recent speedtest results for my PC connection to Comcast in Vancouver, WA I'm curious what other people are getting.. especially if your on Comcast and in Vancouver or Portland. The test is totally free and easy just click the banner and click test.

I just figured out how to stream media from my computer to my PS2/TV so now I can watch all my downloaded movies and view my pictures on my big screen etc.. listen to music.
I'm using http://tversity.com/ it was incredibly easy to setup so if your looking for a way to stream media to your XP PC there you go just download and follow the prompts. :) You can also use http://orb.com/ but Tversity seems better in my humble opinion.

Heavenly Pair

2009-12-24T04:23:54Z

I made this for my Mom and I thought it was cute.

Freak Out World Of War Craft Style caught on video

2009-11-04T21:36:02Z

Freak Out World Of War Craft Style caught on video by kids funny little brother who was hiding behind him somewhere..and you can hear the kids mom in the background screaming at him "I'm not going to put up with this everyday.. Get OFF the computer nowWorld Of War Craft"!

Now if my son ever got this bad on the computer.. I'd be throwing the computer out the window. This video is pretty funny but it's also pretty sad that this kid got that angry over a game. It shows us how bad games can be in my and in my opinion it's a real eye opener.
We try to limit Connor's game playing and he doesn't play on the computer at all until after his homework is done and then only until 8pm. He doesn't play online MMORPG's online either. So No World of WarCraft for Connor and believe me he has asked several times for this game. I think that game is a little too addictive. I've seen people waste their lives playing that game. Moderation is the key. When your kid asks for World of War Craft for Christmas.. just remember this video.

Toby my Goldendoodle and Olivia my Human

2009-07-15T07:22:23Z

I took this video of my new puppy Toby playing outside with Olivia and the little neighbor girl. I probably should of edited it because people might find it boring but I think it's cute. :)

Remember these? LJ Addicts Graphics

2009-07-15T06:16:28Z

LJ Addict Graphics from the old days.. Error Graphic I made back in the day your welcome to use it..I had a website actually called LJ Addicts. Long gone. This was like 5-6 years ago maybe even longer to be honest.

404 Error Page Graphic I made years ago .. your welcome to use it..

Ibdreamy Family Photo Album

2009-07-10T07:16:50Z

I thought I'd add some more recent pictures of me and my family since yestreday I posted a bunch of super old ones. Enjoy! It's hard to believe I'm 36 now. I keep trying to forget.
:)

Me at my friend Chris's

Toby my new Goldendoodle puppy

Roy and Oliva in front of our new house. So cute.

Halloween

Self Portrait a few days ago..

Tianna now 10

Roy grew a beard for awhile.. it's gone now. Thank God! But he's all grown up now and twice as big as he used to be. I think he looks better now. :)

Me right after we moved into our new house .. Happy.

Connor 12 now.. growing up fast and he's a real mellow guy. He has a big heart and so far so good..no smart ass comments or rude behavior that seems to come with hitting your pre-teens..nothing like that YET..but we shall soon see

Olivia now 4 and a beautiful angel.. she's a Daddy's girl - BIG time.

Old School Slid Show

2009-07-08T17:54:33Z

I found this folder in my Fotki account and decided I needed my friends and family to see them as well because it brought back some good memories. Olivia was so tiny and walking, she had no hair for so long. Tianna and her gap tooth smile and her beautiful little face. Roy's awesome Mom who has since passed away and who we all miss so much. My Mom and my sister and my brother's baby Ryan who is a big boy now. Enjoy the show! Olivia looking like an evil munchkeke. My sisters baby Isabel with all her black hair sticking straight up. It's down almost to her butt today and she has a new sister who is just as cute.
So much has changed in the past 3 years. It's really unbelievable because three years is really not that long. In those pictures I was still on welfare staying at home with my kids and Roy was sooo skinny and so young looking. I think he looks better now. :)
Now we live in a beautiful home and we both have good jobs. Olivia is 4, Connor is 12 and still a sweetheart. Tianna is 10 and a wild child as always but so smart and funny. I'm making 40 grand a year and no longer qualify for food stamps. Haha! I'm still complaining as always. I need to make more! The day I'm satisfied with where I'm at is the day I die. I'm always trying to make more money..figure out a new way to make money online, sell avon, whatever..something. That's just me.
I think I'm happy. I feel loved and I know my kids are awesome. I love my man and I know he loves me. Life is good today.

These pictures are REALLY OLD school- Some of these are even pre-Roy and we've been together now for I think 7 years..anyway Enjoy!

Cute Puppy in Korea

2009-07-01T06:49:32Z

What in gods name is this? Someone please tell me.. is this another designer puppy? Haha!

Cute Puppy in Korea

Looks half Husky and half Mole.

Smart Doodle

2009-06-30T19:08:19Z

So I'm completely in love with my new puppy doodle Toby, and everyone who meets him is too.
He's learning so FAST. Last night I was trying to teach him to sit and he's almost got it.

Goldendoodle Toby

2009-06-29T22:47:00Z

My Goldendoodle Toby is home and relaxing. He's a sweet boy and very mellow as you can see..

Doodle Days

2009-06-26T18:35:15Z

I'm getting my Golden Doodle puppy today and I'm beyond excited. I've been researching them online and search through hell and high water for the perfect puppy at the perfect price. Most Doodles whether they be Labradoodles (Half Lab/Half Poodle) or GoldenDoodle (half Golden Retriever/Half Poodle) cost anywhere between 1,200 to 2,500 depending on the breeder and the location it seems.

I found a breeder in Oregon http://www.thegoldendoodles.net/ which is an hour away and who had three Goldendoodle puppies 10 weeks old. The price for these has gone down from $875 to $500! So, I jumped on it.

I picked my favorite puppy and she's bringing him to my house tonight... and I can't wait. I have Doodle on the brain. I think they are the cutest dogs I've ever seen and their supposed to be extremely smart, loving and the best part..NO to very LOW SHEDDING! semi Hypo-allergenic dogs. Can't beat that.

So here's my puppy...

This is a Standard mix. So he's HUGE! Mine is mixed with a medium sized poodle but his Dad was a standard. Mine should be a medium sized dog.(I hope) haha!
I actually had a standard poodle growing up and he was half human and an amazing friend. He was HUGE.

Got Wordpress?

2009-06-13T09:58:47Z

If you need wordpress help feel free to ask me. If you need a wordpress host I can host you for 25 bucks a year. I'll install it for you and give some cool free and premium themes. Email me at ibdreamy@divageekdesigns.com and visit my website for free WP themes and social networking icon sets and much more plenty of free stuff for your blog, journal or website!
Divageekdesigns.com

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20 Resources for Twitter Backgrounds

2009-05-31T12:06:30Z

A unique Twitter background will help you stand out from the crowd, impress your visitors, and enhance your brand. There are a variety of places that offer free Twitter backgrounds.

Here are 20 links for Twitter Backgrounds.

Free Twitter Backgrounds PSD Layered Files - 4 different free twitter backgrounds- PSD zipped files. which can be easily customized with no restrictions. These 4 backgrounds are designed using free textures from textureking and the Twitter Birds are from Productive dreams and SmashMag The rest credits are present on the zipped file.

Zidalgo Twitter Theme Pack 001 by Deluxive

Twitter CSS by AimanStudio - It's so easy to use Twitter CSS, make sure that you read the info guide that into the .zip file before using this CSS.

Fantastic Twitter Backgrounds by Design-Maker

Follow me on Twitter by ~ kano89 - This wallpaper pack included wallpapers in WIDESCREEN and FULLSCREEN resolutions

twitterbackgroundimages.com

100+ Incredible Twitter Backgrounds

TwitterPatterns.com

tweetstyle.com

LimeShot.com

prettytweet.com

MyTweetSpace

Handpicked Twitter Backgrounds from DeviantArt

Visit Rosaura Ochoa's photostream on Flickr for more unique and beautiful Twitter backgrounds.

Visit themoonwell's photostream on Flickr for more colors of this design and more Twitter backgrounds.

freetwitterskins.com

twitterimage.com

sweettweet.net

TwitterBackgrounds

Stamps

Plus Links

130+ productivity links for twitter addicts

Twitter Resources

Backgrounds / Icons
http://www.twitbacks.com Free customised Twitter backgrounds.
http://www.twitterbacks.com All a bit naff to be honest, but there are free PSD’s to download and customise.
http://twittertreats.blogspot.com - Wallpaper and Icons blog for Twitter.
http://www.twitterimage.com/ - More custom twitter backgrounds.
http://twitterpatterns.com/ - Twitter background patterns.
http://twittershowcase.com/ - just launched twitter backgrounds site.

Loading Human Interface

2009-05-27T09:15:16Z

Hi from Multitouch Barcelona on Vimeo.

My Old-school Icon Gallery...dusted off

2009-05-25T22:32:25Z

Hello peeps.. Today I dragged out all these old LJ icons I made and dusted them off... Feel free to snag em if you like em..

Funny Videos

2009-05-20T18:36:14Z

This kid is drugged and hilarious.

This song is genius. It's actually catchy and if you don't pay attention to the lyrics you'd think it was just another Justin Timberlake song. Hilarious. Justin Timberlake is so talented...is there anything he can't do? except maybe...pop Britney's cherry? Haha! I guess that's debatable.

Spencer & Heidi's Wedding

2009-05-11T10:13:40Z

Look Barbie and Ken got married..eww

Great minds discuss ideas

2009-05-05T22:31:04Z

Great minds discuss ideas
Average minds discuss events
Small minds discuss people

A short story...

2009-04-18T19:28:16Z

I've decided to use my journal to try my hand at writing a short story. Writing in short chapter posts that should in the end tell a story. I'm doing it this way because I think it will be fun and people might even enjoy it. If not just skip it. If you do enjoy it then let me know.
I'm an AVID reader and I enjoy writing, "obviously" considering I've been writing in this journal for going on 8 years or something like that. I'm just too lazy to check my profile.
I think I write well enough to get a story across and entertain people but I'm no pro. So please understand I'm not trying to be and just enjoy the ideas and storyline. My grammar is far from perfect and don't even get me started on punctuation. I love a REALLY long sentence and never seem to know where to add comas and period. Eh who cares. I can at the very least spell pretty good. You know... my spelling has improved one hundred fold since I started writing in this journal 8 years ago. I think having a journal has helped me in more ways then I can count actually and I'll never forget all the good time and friends I've met on LJ. LJ rules forever and old school LJ was the best. I've grown away from LJ over the past few years but I'll never stop completely. :) Enjoy the story. I plan on posting the first chapter later today.

Update 5/19/09: as you can see I have yet to start my story. It's still on my list of things too do though and I will get around to it..

Ibdreamy

Back in the saddle again...

was up old school!

2010 SXSW Web Awards Finalists

2010 SXSW Web Awards Finalists

My Fav list of books I've read in 2009

Do you Kindle?

Happy New Year Live Journal!

Heavenly Pair

Freak Out World Of War Craft Style caught on video

More Toby Videos..

Toby my Goldendoodle and Olivia my Human

Remember these? LJ Addicts Graphics

Ibdreamy Family Photo Album

Old School Slid Show

Cute Puppy in Korea

Smart Doodle

Goldendoodle Toby

Doodle Days

Got Wordpress?

20 Resources for Twitter Backgrounds

Here are 20 links for Twitter Backgrounds.

Stamps

Plus Links

Loading Human Interface

My Old-school Icon Gallery...dusted off

Funny Videos

Spencer & Heidi's Wedding

Great minds discuss ideas

A short story...