Jennifer's So Called Life

I still catch myself calling his name....

2014-07-21T17:25:00.000-04:00

It has been over a month and I still miss him dearly. When I see his collar or just one of his random toys I still cry. Even now just writing this and looking at his picture I can't help but cry like a baby. I can't even describe what he meant to me because he was so much more then just a dog. He was more then a friend and more then just family. It hurts when I get ready to go to bed and go to call his name and remember he won't be able to answer it. And I can't but feel unprotected because he is no longer there to watch over me and Katy. And it sucks so much that she will never know him or even remember him cause of the short time they had together. She will only have his picture and not understand how much it hurts mommy to see them. Why did it have to him that got sick? I hate saying this but I wish it was one of the others.

Pregnancy Groups Aren't A Happy Place!

2014-01-23T12:53:00.002-05:00

I am so done with baby groups. How can they say they are there to support you and help you through it when you do actually have something to say and want to rant about something you are attacked instead because they claim you’re being unreasonable and childish. I’m sorry there isn’t much I’ve had to say during the last 7 months so when I actually do it must be something that is really bothering me and need someone to talk too that can relate or has been there. But apparently no one else is having any issue with anything. It’s so funny that they are just so happy and having such a wonderful time that they can’t even consider someone else may not be. Hey maybe next time instead of attacking the person for ranting maybe try to understand what they are feeling and actually provide a little helpful feedback.

Pregnancy/Birth Announcement Banner

2014-01-22T17:49:00.000-05:00

Pregnancy/Birth Announcement Banner

Created in Photoshop

This was something I've been working on today for my portfolio, instructor said I needed to add more digital designs. I used our little one as the example.

JoJo trying to walk Lil'Bit

2014-01-22T14:27:00.000-05:00

Kathryn Paige Johnson Due April 6th 2014

2014-01-22T14:14:00.000-05:00

Dippy, We Will Miss You!

2013-04-22T10:49:00.000-04:00

On Sunday we lost a member of our family. She was only 4 years old and we loved her very much. On Tuesday she was chased by a dog and cornered. Dippy is a very small cat, at full grown she is no bigger then a 6 month old kitten. Her little heart couldn't handle it and caused a blood clot to go to her brain. We will miss her very much but we are thankful for the time we did get to spend with her.

Dippy came into our lives when my husband found her at work and rescued her. He brought her home and Lil'Bit and Tiger automatically went into parent mode and started taking care of her. She would sit on Sean's shoulders as he sat at his computer and played video games. And she would either curl up next to me or laid on top of me when we took naps together. She was a very special animal and nothing would ever be able to replace her in our hearts.

SPRING CLEANSE ~ YOUR BODY ~

2013-04-16T07:51:00.000-04:00

If found this posted on facebook and thought it sound like a good idea so the next time I'm at work I'm gonna grab the stuff for one or two of these and test them out.

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Yes another post abut water lol. But if you really want to cleanse then DRINK, DRINK, DRINK. Here are 8 home made vitamin water recipes to help you keep the water flowing!

As a rule, you should try to avoid as much as possible industrial food and beverages

1) The classical : lemon/cucumber:

Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + 1 cucumber and a lemon, thinly sliced + 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil leaf + 1/3 of finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

2) The granite : Strawberry/Lime or Raspberry/Lime

Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 6 strawberries / 0r Raspberries and one thinly sliced lime + 12 finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

3) The digestive : Fennel/citrus

First: infuse 1 to 3 grams of dried and crushed fennel in 150 ml of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool.

Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + lemon juice (put the leftover lemon in the mix) + a small thinly sliced orange + 12 fresh chopped mint leaves + the infusion of fennel seeds. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

4) The antiOX : Blackberry/Sage

Note that a part from the berries, sage leafs is the herb that has the highest antioxidant content.

Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of blackberries that have been very slightly crushed + 3-4 sage leaves. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

5) WATERmelon : watermelon/Rosemary

Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of watermelon cut into cubes + 2 rosemary stems. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

6) The exotic : Pineapple/Mint

Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of pineapple cut into cubes + 12 fresh mint leaves finely chopped. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

7) The traditional : Appel/cinnamon

Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of apple cut into cubes + 2 cinnamon sticks + 2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

8.) The zingibir : Ginger/tea

In advance: heat 1 teaspoon of ginger in two cups of tea, let it cool down.

Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water with two cups of the ginger tea + 4-5 pieces of fresh ginger cut into cubes. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Posted By Farmacology Organics

Sore Aching Feet

2013-04-05T16:48:00.002-04:00

Besides kicking back and giving your feet a rest, here are some remedies that can help ease the ache and rejuvenate tired feet:

1. Moist Heat - Sometimes aching feet are simply the result of overstressed muscles and connective tissue due to excess activity or weight-bearing. One of the best remedies for relaxing sore muscles is a foot bath. Soak your feet in a basin of warm water or in a store-bought foot spa for 5-10 minutes. Try adding epsom salts to the water for an added soothing effect. Epsom salts are readily available where first aid products are sold. Use approximately 1-2 tablespoons per gallon of warm water. If your feet are swollen, hot, or tired, use cool water instead of warm and elevate your feet for a half hour or more after the soak.

2. Stretch - Overstressed muscles will tend to contract or spasm. To counteract this tightness, stretch your feet. A good time to stretch is after warm soak, when muscles will be relaxed. Sit in a comfortable position and stretch the ankle and toe joints using your hands or a strap. To also target the calf muscles, try a runner's stretch while leaning against a wall. Hold each motion comfortably for 10-20 seconds for maximal benefit.

3. Massage - Apply oil or lotion to the soles and massage while applying gentle thumb pressure to any sore areas of the feet. Focus on the plantar fascia, the prominent cord-like structure that runs the length of the arch, from the ball of the foot to the heel. You can best feel it on the sole of your foot when you flex your toes upward. The plantar fascia is an important anatomical structure because it helps give form and support to the arch, which is necessary for absorbing shock when our feet hit the ground. Tightness of the plantar fascia can often be a root cause of heel soreness. Another easier way to massage the feet is by using wooden foot roller or a foot spa with built-in massage.

4. Arch Supports - Try a pair of store bought arch supports for your shoes. Arch supports will help decrease the shock that your feet experience with every step. The heel and ball of the foot are especially prone to soreness and full-length arch supports will help cushion these areas. Custom-made orthotics offer even more support for the feet and have the added benefit of accommodating specific foot problems.

5. Check Your Shoes - Identify which shoes may be contributing to the soreness. Switching to running shoes or shoes with a stiffer sole may help. Even sandals come in styles that cradle the arch and have a slightly thicker sole, which is preferable. Also, if your shoes have excess wear and tear they may be contributing to your sore feet. Worn out soles can change the dynamic of how your feet hit the ground, thus throwing off your biomechanics. Since shoes that are too tight or too loose can lead to soreness and fatigue, have your feet measured the next time you buy shoes. You may be surprised to find out that you were wearing an incorrect shoe size.

From About.com

Why I Hate My New Job.

2013-04-03T15:54:00.000-04:00

1. The lack of training.

2. The lack of organization.

3. They expect you to know where everything is your first night there.

4. Everyone gets annoyed when you as for help or where something is.

5. They expect you to work at the same speed as everyone that has been there for years.

6. Thinking your almost done then getting told that there is still more back there for you when it’s less than an hour before you get to go home.

7. Having to walk to the front of the store every time you need to use the restroom because the ones in the back are pad locked and there are no employee restrooms.

8. Wasting your entire 15 min. break just to go to the restroom.

9. Not getting to take your entire 15 min. break because you still have a pallet as tall as you still out on the floor.

Oven Tacos

2013-03-26T15:52:00.004-04:00

A recipe my mom posted on her blog that I want to try out. It looks and sounds really good.

Oven Tacos
Copied from MommyImHungry

2 lbs ground beef (or turkey/chicken)

1 small onion diced

1 small can diced green chilies

1 recipe for Homemade taco seasoning (below)

1 (8 ounce) can low sodium tomato sauce

1 (16 ounce) can fat free refried beans

2 cups shredded reduced fat Colby-jack cheese

18-20 hard taco shells {if gluten free, be sure they are}

Optional Condiments-
Lettuce (shredded)

Tomato (diced)

Salsa

Guacamole

Sour Cream

Olives, sliced

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a large skillet brown ground beef and onion over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess liquid. Return to pan, add chilies, refired beans, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning. Mix well and cook for a few minutes if mixture seems runny.

Spoon the taco meat mixture into the taco shells and place into a 9x13 inch baking dish, standing up. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the taco meat in each shell. Place into the oven and bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tacos are heated through. Remove from the oven and top with any optional condiments for serving.

Taco Seasoning

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

In a small bowl, mix all together. Store in an airtight container.

I used all of this on 2 lbs of ground meat with a little water mixed in.

Assignment: CD Cover Design

2013-03-26T15:09:00.000-04:00

This was a class assignment, this is not a real musician and images where taken from the internet for the assignment.

Update: October

2012-10-09T12:54:00.000-04:00

So I realize that it has been several months since I have posted anything to my blog, for that I am sorry, things have been kinda busy and keeping it updated wasn't a priority. But I have found the time to start updating once again, but it may not be as often as it was in the past. So here is a bit of whats been going on over the past couple of months.

Well first, Sean will be getting out of the Army in the upcoming months and things are a little stressed over what is going to happen when he gets out. We are both praying that he gets the job he wants, which will take him back over seas for almost two years. I'm not thrilled about how long he'll be gone, but it's what he wants and I'm actually kinda ready for him to go back too.

Second, I have been spending more time focusing on my school to improve my grades, but you wouldn't be able to tell at the moment with my current grade in Economics, I'm just not that great of a test taker. But my skills have been improving in Photoshop and Illustrator, along with the grades of my assignments and projects. I have also been self teaching myself how to digital paint and draw on my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, which I recently got and lot.

Third, I have been spending more time as a housewife, wanting to limit as much stress as possible with everything that's going on and wanting to focus more on myself and my health, which you can never do too much of.

There have also been other things mixed into the bunch but these are the main reasons or excuses, but whatever the reason its time to get things back on track.

Ice Skating Line Sketch

2012-06-08T12:01:00.000-04:00

This is a line sketch I did for class last week. Didn't think it came out too bad.

Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)

2012-06-04T12:09:00.000-04:00

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron

"In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen." IMDB

I wanted to see this for two reasons: One, it looked better then Mirror Mirror. And two, I'm a sucker for the dark side of the princess' tales. I have to say for the most part I was pleased with the film.

The biggest disappointment was Kristen Stewart's acting, she being the main character was upstaged by the evil queen, Thor and even her seven little dwarves. Having been injured and on the verge of death in her previous flims one would think that she would have learned to make it convincing by now. If she had been a bit better or they had found a better actress to play Snow White this film would have been one of my favorites of the year.

Everyone knows the story of Snow White so there wasn't much suspense to the story line, but the changes that were made created a whole new tale. And the adding of the underline love story was the prefect touch, who says every princess has to end up with a prince.

If you can block out the fail acting in this film it could be one of your favorites of the year.

Cherry Blossoms Sketch

2012-05-30T12:42:00.000-04:00

I pretty much just got bored the other day and started doodling. This is what came out.

Batman: Arkham Asylum

2012-05-28T12:49:00.001-04:00

So I've had this game for years now but because of Warcraft never got around to playing it. A couple of weeks ago I sat down and started playing. I'm a picky player, as my husband says, which means the games I play are carefully chosen. I don't mind fighting games, as long as it's versus and not story mode, they always want you to beat the guy with the character's special or something like that, and playing against my husband isn't fun. I like games that have a great storyline along with rememberable characters.

So as I said I started playing Arkham Asylum a couple of weeks ago. I played it on easy so I could rush through it and start Arkham City. And also because Batman is my favorite superhero.

I loved the story that was put in the game, always did love any and all of the storylines that had to deal with the Joker. Even though I didn't go through all of the Riddler's quest or the challenge mode, I still enjoyed every minuete of the story. What I enjoyed the most was collecting the tapes and hearing more of bad guys storyline.

I have to say though the boss fights were a little disappointing, giving it was on easy. They seemed to lack any real machinics, pretty much all you did on all of them was run and throw a batrang or something to that nature instead of actually beating the hell out of them like you did all the thugs. But even with that little disappointment it was still a fun game and I can't wait to start playing Arkham City.

Fable 3 Review

2012-05-25T12:39:00.000-04:00

Ok, I know Fable 3 has been around for a couple of years now, and most of the hype is gone. But for a WoW addict that is looking for something new I picked it up. I’ve never really been a big fan of multi player games; I much prefer a solo game so I don’t have to depend on anyone but myself. Fable 3 gave me the option to either play online with others or by myself. The only thing that I didn’t like was that I had to sign up for an Xbox Live account to play, probably wouldn’t have been so annoying if we actually owned an Xbox, but we don’t.

The first play through of the game I tried to do everything right, and not kill too many people. In the end I made some good decisions and some bad decisions. The second time I said screw it with being nice and did everything wrong. I have to say it was more fun being bad then it was being good, especially since by the end of it was sitting on 20 million gold.

This game has a thrilling storyline, that stays the same but also changes with each decision you make. And don’t let the trailer fool you, in the beginning you get to choose between being the prince or the princess. I of course chose the princess, since I don’t care for playing a male character if I can help it. The graphics aren’t cartoony like Warcraft but more realistic like the Final Fantasy games, and pretty much any computer would be able to handle them, as long as they were updated in the last 2 years.

Overall I really enjoyed this game, but I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone under the age of 17, since it contains horrible language, sex, and prostitution. I do think this will be my in-between game to play, which will have to wait to be played again til I am done with Diablo 3 and decided on the next game to play.

Why There Have Been No Post This Week

2012-05-23T11:38:00.000-04:00

Sorry about not posting lately. Things have gotten really heavy around my place.

We found out Monday that Bird has heartworms, and right now I'm out of work and we do not have the money to pay for it. So we are making some huge sacrifices to get her treated and Kiba and Lil'Bit tested and treated. Along with getting them the prevention so we do not have to worry about this anymore for all six of our pets.

We are currently selling off two of my skateboards (yes, I collect skateboards) for $50 each, my Vivitar camera and all its effects for $150, along with all our DvD's for $2 each and BluRays for $5 each. I am also willing to sell off some of my manga collection and my Shonen Jump collection.

Also as I said I'm currently looking for work. I am currently putting in applications at fast food places near my home, as much as I would prefer to do graphics or web design I'll take any job right now.

On a lighter note, post will be picking back up, but I will no longer be posting everyday or on the weekends, post will be made on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for now on. Fable 3, Batman: Arkham Aslyum, and The Darkest Hour reviews will be posted over the next two weeks. Along with the MoP:Beta Pandarian starter area videos on YouTube.

Axel (Kingdom Hearts) Sketch

2012-05-16T10:23:00.002-04:00

This is a old sketch I did of Axel from Kingdom Hearts.

The Avengers (2012)

2012-05-14T11:53:00.000-04:00

Starring:Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson

"Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army." IMDB

Ever since it was announced Sean has been waiting to see the Avengers, but I was if'y. Because lets face it the Hulk movies were complete trash, the Captain America moves was horrible and the Thor movie was just as bad. The Iron man movies were the only ones actually worth watching.

So I wasn't as giddy about the Avengers as most people were, but I have to say it was one the best films of the year.

Having never liked the Hulk comics, Tv show, or movies it was hard to believe that I enjoyed watching him "SMASH" everything including Thor. The story line was thrilling but a kind of a let down with it being a continuous from the Thor story line. But my favorite parts were of Loki and the Hulk or Thor and the Hulk. And it was extremely surprising that it was the Hulk that stole the show instead of Ironman. The fight scene don't disappointing either, the flow together as if watching a dance.

For having been a Batman/ Justice League girl my entire life I loved this movie, and I'm tell you that it is a must see, if you miss it you'll regret not seeing it in theaters. And as Sean pointed out the age old question of "What would happen to Captian America's shield if it was hit by Thor's hammer?" is finally answered.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)

2012-05-10T12:00:00.000-04:00

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg

"The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name." IMDB

This was another one that we didn't get to see in theaters but wanted to watch, so I bough the Blu Ray for Sean.

I have always enjoyed the Mission Impossible movies, not because I am a huge fan of Tom Cruise but because when you see his name associated with a film you know it's going to have a thrilling story line and fight scenes that have you have on the edge of you seat.

Pretty much Ghost Protocol was everything everyone expected of Haywire and more.

The story is exactly what you expect of the Mission Impossible series, except it had a bit of comedy in it and it wasn't hard to follow. I was a kid when the first one came out and the story went straight over my head, but the fight scene kept me entertained enough that I watched it over and over again. And the fight scene in Ghost Protocol DID NOT disappoint.

Overall Ghost Protocol was an excellent addition to the MI series and it was great to see that Tom Cruise is still at the top of his game.

Anime Sketch

2012-05-09T11:48:00.000-04:00

I don't remember where or who this is, but I found it in a magazine and thought she was cute.

Nintendo 3Ds Thoughts

2012-05-08T11:26:00.000-04:00

I just upgraded my Nintendo Dsi to a Nintendo 3Ds a couple of weeks ago. There are defiantly somethings I don't like about it and some that I love.

I never really had a issue with my Dsi, it was way better then the original Ds that I had for years, but I wanted to play that new Kid Icarus game. The 3Ds setup is similar to the Dsi, a bit faster but just as sleek. The menu is nicer, with being able to change it from a single line of addons to two rolls or addons, so no more long hunts for the one app I'm looking for.

Also the actual 3D feature is a bit annoying and starts to give me a headache after a while, so I normally just leave it off. The graphics are great, better then the Dsi but not as great as the PsP Vita. And the Ds games don't fit the 3Ds's screen, which is a little wider then the Dsi's screen. But I still kinda miss being able to play my Game Boy Advance games on it, and kinda glad I still have the original for them.

I don't really play it that much but then I didn't really play the others, Warcraft kinda took up all my time. With out it I think I'll finally find more time to play it.

Proper Shading Sketch

2012-05-07T12:00:00.000-04:00

This was one of my first final pieces for a class. It was for proper shading usage. It was inspired by my Warcraft character.

Haywire (2011) Review

2012-05-04T11:53:00.000-04:00

"A black ops super soldier seeks payback after she is betrayed and set up during a mission." IMDB

Starring: Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor, and Michael Fassbender

Sean has been wanting to see this movie but didn't go watch it in theaters for some reason or another. But i bought the Blu-Ray as a gift for him.

It might have been a little better in theaters but we both had a really hard time watching it, but like I've said before there are very few Channing Tatum films that I actually enjoy. This film was very boring, not even the fight scene could really keep our attentions. Plus there was pretty much no story line. It started off with a fight then she's telling some guy about what happen and then there's a ton more fighting, but I never truly figured out why they set her up in the first place. There was more fighting then talking so the story was very lacking.

And really the fight scenes were really lame, they lacked, for lack of a better word, passion. Good fight scenes are like a dance, they just flow together. The fighting in the film were more like punch punch kick with no flow and defiantly didn't fit together like a dance.

Overall this film was a flop from start to finish.