Do you ever feel like you took a wrong turn....or missed the turn you needed to make?
Life is a journey...we can't always "turn around" so to speak....but we can change direction.
I have started a photography business and at times get impatient with myself in my goals....both business and personal. However...I do try to keep perspective...
My goals this year are posted on this blog as my first blog post of the year.
I have lost 4 pounds since that post....and yet....sometimes I feel as though things are not moving along as they should. Now, it isn't always humanly possible or healthy to move things along at the pace we want them to go.
I do get this....understand it...see it....but I still have to remind myself that all things take time. Just keep the focus and it will happen.
My train of focus does get derailed by others as well....today I was suppose to go shoot some local sites...however, my youngest child decided it was a sick day....today's train = derailed. BUT hey...life is ever changing.
I did manage to get some editing done, a professional blog post completed and published...lunch... and then i got bored so as we know we should NEVER do....I cut my own hair.
I know you are thinking "OMG!"
but it really isn't bad...It's actually pretty good for doing it myself with no help this time! :D
I will have to post a photo soon....and it is only shoulder length. I didn't butcher it.... I just got bored and decided to see "what if..."
LOL....I know that those "what if I did this" moments don't usually turn out the way we think they will. This time I just ......well I was going to say "lucky" but that doesn't really seem appropriate. My best friend is famous for telling people that "you make your own luck". You do. We tend to say "oh that person just got lucky" when we see someone who has reached a goal or gotten somewhere we want to be and haven't gotten there yet. However we don't see all the time, effort, blood, sweat and tears that went into that achievement.
Hopefully I will "have just gotten lucky" by December of 2012....as I hope that the directions I have chosen for the year unfold to the path that leads me to the achievements I wish to attain.
Wish me luck..... or not.... but stay tuned to see if it happens....after all, there is still that "I told you so"!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
SOPA--An act against OUR RIGHTS!
SOPA stands for Stop Online Piracy Act....I disagree!
Make your voice heard!
Make your voice heard!
We the People....
government for the people,
by the people!
When television first came out, they tried to sensor what was put on the air. We fought that act claiming it violated our rights. IT DID! Freedom of Speech is one of the most important tools we have. It frees the lines of communication so that WE THE PEOPLE have a TRUE VOICE! We the People have a say! However we have to stand up for our rights instead of accepting what is handed to us and reacting too late! Be proactive!
Fight for your Rights! Let Congress and the rest of our Government know we value our rights and our freedom! We are NOT blind sheep to be lead into a future where our rights have slowly, quietly disappeared under the guise of "for our protection" or "for our own good"!
You have the right to speak up and to make your voice heard! Let them HEAR YOU!....before they sensor your rights.
Here is a part of the explaination i found on wikipedia:
"The bill would authorize the U.S. Department of Justice to seek court orders against websites outside U.S. jurisdiction accused of infringing on copyrights, or of enabling or facilitating copyright infringement.[4] After delivering a court order, the U.S. Attorney General could require US-directed Internet service providers, ad networks, and payment processors to suspend doing business with sites found to infringe on federal criminal intellectual property laws. The Attorney General could also bar search engines from displaying links to the sites.[13]"
Now while this clipping makes it sound as though it is all aimed at those outside the US...it also states that service providers, ad networks, and payment processors may be required to suspend doing business with sites found to be guilty....that isn't restricted to outside the US! And if we let them restrict the internet (also known as the "world wide web" outside of our borders, who is going to stop a later bill from including the US businesses? Everything has a tendency to GROW from one small step to a giant leap...and before you know it, you are a blind sheep being led to the slaughter with no voice to change because while you were sleeping, someone took that from you....in this case...It has started with the 2008 bill that was their first attempt to censor the internet. We said NO then.
Now, here they are again with a different approach still trying to sensor our voice, our freedom, our right to be heard, to do business globally or locally!
Here is a second part of the bill being proposed:
"The bill also establishes a two-step process for intellectual property rights holders to seek relief if they have been harmed by a site dedicated to infringement."
This part says NOTHING about outside the US. It just states the process generally. It gives no parameters, specifics, nothing!
Quote number three:
"The bill provides immunity from liability to the ad and payment networks that comply with this Act or that take voluntary action to cut ties to such sites. Any copyright holder who knowingly misrepresents that a website is dedicated to infringement would be liable for damages.[4] The second section increases the penalties for streaming video and for selling counterfeit drugs, military materials or consumer goods. The bill would increase the penalties for unauthorized streaming of copyrighted content[for uploaders, downloaders, or hosts? clarification needed] and other intellectual property offenses.[13]"
Immunity for following along blindly....giving up freedom of speech for censorship??!!! WHAT?!?!?!?!
Oh and did you read the part about penalties?? Let me show you that again:
The bill would make unauthorized streaming of copyrighted content a crime, with a maximum penalty of five years in prison for ten such infringements within six months.
"Impact on online freedom of speech
On TIME's Techland blog, Jerry Brito wrote, "Imagine if the U.K. created a blacklist of American newspapers that its courts found violated celebrities' privacy? Or what if France blocked American sites it believed contained hate speech?"[22] Similarly, the Center for Democracy and Technology warned, "If SOPA and PIPA are enacted, the US government must be prepared for other governments to follow suit, in service to whatever social policies they believe are important—whether restricting hate speech, insults to public officials, or political dissent."[23]
Laurence H. Tribe, a Harvard University professor of constitutional law, released an open letter on the web stating that SOPA would “undermine the openness and free exchange of information at the heart of the Internet. And it would violate the First Amendment.”[7][24]
The AFL-CIO's Paul Almeida, arguing in favor of SOPA, has stated that free speech was not a relevant consideration, because "Freedom of speech is not the same as lawlessness on the Internet. There is no inconsistency between protecting an open Internet and safeguarding intellectual property. Protecting intellectual property is not the same as censorship; the First Amendment does not protect stealing goods off trucks."[25]"
I disagree with Paul Almeida! Freedom of speech is being able to post your voice online as with on television! If another nation tried to tell us we couldn't do this, we would be OUTRAGED!! We would scream bloody murder until the ban was lifted and freedom was given back to us! Why should we not tell those trying to stop us in our own lands, within our own borders the same thing! They should know better more so than another nation! They live here, grew up here (usually), and enjoy teh same rights and freedoms we do albeit with a few more resources than most of us but still they are Americans! Why should we let our own people take our rights from us? To me that is worse than someone else trying! Note I said trying!!
Let's keep it that way!
The details of this proposed bill can be found on wikipedia.
There are excerpts included in this post. I believe this needs to be said....
When television first came out, they tried to sensor what was put on the air. We fought that act claiming it violated our rights. IT DID! Freedom of Speech is one of the most important tools we have. It frees the lines of communication so that WE THE PEOPLE have a TRUE VOICE! We the People have a say! However we have to stand up for our rights instead of accepting what is handed to us and reacting too late! Be proactive!
Fight for your Rights! Let Congress and the rest of our Government know we value our rights and our freedom! We are NOT blind sheep to be lead into a future where our rights have slowly, quietly disappeared under the guise of "for our protection" or "for our own good"!
You have the right to speak up and to make your voice heard! Let them HEAR YOU!....before they sensor your rights.
Here is a part of the explaination i found on wikipedia:
"The bill would authorize the U.S. Department of Justice to seek court orders against websites outside U.S. jurisdiction accused of infringing on copyrights, or of enabling or facilitating copyright infringement.[4] After delivering a court order, the U.S. Attorney General could require US-directed Internet service providers, ad networks, and payment processors to suspend doing business with sites found to infringe on federal criminal intellectual property laws. The Attorney General could also bar search engines from displaying links to the sites.[13]"
Now while this clipping makes it sound as though it is all aimed at those outside the US...it also states that service providers, ad networks, and payment processors may be required to suspend doing business with sites found to be guilty....that isn't restricted to outside the US! And if we let them restrict the internet (also known as the "world wide web" outside of our borders, who is going to stop a later bill from including the US businesses? Everything has a tendency to GROW from one small step to a giant leap...and before you know it, you are a blind sheep being led to the slaughter with no voice to change because while you were sleeping, someone took that from you....in this case...It has started with the 2008 bill that was their first attempt to censor the internet. We said NO then.
Now, here they are again with a different approach still trying to sensor our voice, our freedom, our right to be heard, to do business globally or locally!
Here is a second part of the bill being proposed:
"The bill also establishes a two-step process for intellectual property rights holders to seek relief if they have been harmed by a site dedicated to infringement."
This part says NOTHING about outside the US. It just states the process generally. It gives no parameters, specifics, nothing!
Quote number three:
"The bill provides immunity from liability to the ad and payment networks that comply with this Act or that take voluntary action to cut ties to such sites. Any copyright holder who knowingly misrepresents that a website is dedicated to infringement would be liable for damages.[4] The second section increases the penalties for streaming video and for selling counterfeit drugs, military materials or consumer goods. The bill would increase the penalties for unauthorized streaming of copyrighted content[for uploaders, downloaders, or hosts? clarification needed] and other intellectual property offenses.[13]"
Immunity for following along blindly....giving up freedom of speech for censorship??!!! WHAT?!?!?!?!
Oh and did you read the part about penalties?? Let me show you that again:
The bill would make unauthorized streaming of copyrighted content a crime, with a maximum penalty of five years in prison for ten such infringements within six months.
"Impact on online freedom of speech
On TIME's Techland blog, Jerry Brito wrote, "Imagine if the U.K. created a blacklist of American newspapers that its courts found violated celebrities' privacy? Or what if France blocked American sites it believed contained hate speech?"[22] Similarly, the Center for Democracy and Technology warned, "If SOPA and PIPA are enacted, the US government must be prepared for other governments to follow suit, in service to whatever social policies they believe are important—whether restricting hate speech, insults to public officials, or political dissent."[23]
Laurence H. Tribe, a Harvard University professor of constitutional law, released an open letter on the web stating that SOPA would “undermine the openness and free exchange of information at the heart of the Internet. And it would violate the First Amendment.”[7][24]
The AFL-CIO's Paul Almeida, arguing in favor of SOPA, has stated that free speech was not a relevant consideration, because "Freedom of speech is not the same as lawlessness on the Internet. There is no inconsistency between protecting an open Internet and safeguarding intellectual property. Protecting intellectual property is not the same as censorship; the First Amendment does not protect stealing goods off trucks."[25]"
I disagree with Paul Almeida! Freedom of speech is being able to post your voice online as with on television! If another nation tried to tell us we couldn't do this, we would be OUTRAGED!! We would scream bloody murder until the ban was lifted and freedom was given back to us! Why should we not tell those trying to stop us in our own lands, within our own borders the same thing! They should know better more so than another nation! They live here, grew up here (usually), and enjoy teh same rights and freedoms we do albeit with a few more resources than most of us but still they are Americans! Why should we let our own people take our rights from us? To me that is worse than someone else trying! Note I said trying!!
Don't let SOPA take away your voice!!
Email or write to your representative! Click the link if you need information. The link will take you to the House of Representatives directory. There is no reason not to take a moment to make a stand!!
Stand up for your rights and your freedom!
Email or write to your Senator! The link will take you to the governmeent site that lists each address, phone number and an automated form that sends an email to your senator. It does show required fields in order to send the email....but your voice should be heard!!
We didn't send soldiers to iraq to fight and die for freedom for other nations just to have ours taken away at home!! We have to support our troops by making our won stand. You may think this is far reaching but I don't. I think each freedom is precious and should be preserved. History has taught us that once a law is passed it is hard to change it. People get use to things....and can be mislead if close attention is not paid.
We fought for those amendments...and by we I mean the American people!
We owe it to ourselves and our future generations (and our future selves too!) to keep those freedoms!
Make your voice heard!
We the People....government for the people, by the people!
Let's keep it that way!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tulsa Parks Visit
Welcome back to my personal blog.
This blog is just a compilation of my ramblings and happenings in Tulsa, OK and the neighboring areas...I have posted personal goals and asked that you keep me accountable. But this blog is not limited to the "I told YOU so!" of my new years goals.Recently, I visited a local nature reserve: Oxley Nature Center.
If you are local to teh Tulsa Area, are a nature lover, and love the outdoors, then you have to visit this sweet little place.
The great thing I love most about this place is the convenience. Even when the gates are closed and the building locked up you may park outside the gate and walk the trails from 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. or on holidays. You have open permission to visit almost anytime of day! You don't need a guide. The trails are clearly marked. Cell phone reception is wonderful (in my experience). You can snap photos with a phone camera and send to friends or go out for a wonderful nature walk as a professional or amatuer photographer. In the evenings between 4 and 6:30 pm you can see all kinds of critters (mostly deer!) if you are quiet and looking. It's really a great time!
There are places along each trail at some point to sit and enjoy the nature around you or take a rest...
You have to drive through Mohawk Park to get here ..... and past the Tulsa Zoo, which also provide great photo opportunities. There is sometimes a $2 parking fee on the weekends from April thru August but that is per car...not per person. I believe the experience is worth it.
Check it out sometime!
Mohawk Park has 2820 acres which include: 1 Play Ground, 1 Sports Field, 1 Water Play Area, 9 Miles of Trail, 6 Picnic Shelters, 106 Picnic Tables, 2R Restrooms, 1503 Parking Spaces, 2 Concessions, 1 Disk Golf Course.
Mohawk park also offers covered picnic areas which can be reserved for use...and ALOT of regular picnic areas....we use to picnic at Mohawk before visiting the zoo when I was a small child.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Blogging Regular in 2012
Welcome back to my own personal blog!
I set a goal for 2012 of blogging on a consistent basis. So, this is my second blog post...week 2's blog if you will. By the end of 2012 there will hopefully be 52 blog posts on this site.
This past week has been all about focus. FOCUS! That is what I keep telling myself. Keep your eye on the goal. The goals are many so sometimes it is hard to keep focus when it seems so scattered. However! I did it. One week at time and 2012 will hopefully show more successes than the last year.
I did say you could say "I told you so!"....therefore, here is a reminder of this year's list of goals:
...I have ran all three workout days this past week. I made my 40 minute treadmill time count and managed 2.5 to 3.02 miles each day.
Goal 2: up the workout
...I have added laps in between wt sets to keep up the cardio and endurance. I have kept each workout appointment with myself and NOT whimped out. I have also added an extra day. I made sunday afternoon pilates class this past weekend.
Goal 3: Orgainize my life!
...well, my house is getting cleaned. My list of to do's is on going. My kitchen has a new pot rack and it has been hung!
...I am purchasing a new laptop and outer disk drive to better organize my work environment.
...and I have spent twice the time communicating and working on SEO this past week!
Goals 4, 5, and 6 are gonna take a little more time and effort to report back on.
Goal 7: blog consistently.....
...well here it is in cyberspace and you are reading the proof....so goal 7 accomplished this week.
Goal 8:Grow and Learn
... again...ongoing and time is needed!
So...share your opinions, your goals, and even your frustrations if you so desire.
and Keep checking back for the "I told You SO!"'s
I set a goal for 2012 of blogging on a consistent basis. So, this is my second blog post...week 2's blog if you will. By the end of 2012 there will hopefully be 52 blog posts on this site.
This past week has been all about focus. FOCUS! That is what I keep telling myself. Keep your eye on the goal. The goals are many so sometimes it is hard to keep focus when it seems so scattered. However! I did it. One week at time and 2012 will hopefully show more successes than the last year.
I did say you could say "I told you so!"....therefore, here is a reminder of this year's list of goals:
- Run two 5K's this year so that I will keep running....maybe in April and again in October
- Up the workout to get the sculpting and toning desired
- Organize my life....Home, SEO, Photography
- Build SEO clients
- Grow photography business and clients
- Branch photography out into more adventures and meeting more people...experience more styles!
- Blog personally and professionally on a consistant basis
- Grow and learn and continue the adventure
...I have ran all three workout days this past week. I made my 40 minute treadmill time count and managed 2.5 to 3.02 miles each day.
Goal 2: up the workout
...I have added laps in between wt sets to keep up the cardio and endurance. I have kept each workout appointment with myself and NOT whimped out. I have also added an extra day. I made sunday afternoon pilates class this past weekend.
Goal 3: Orgainize my life!
...well, my house is getting cleaned. My list of to do's is on going. My kitchen has a new pot rack and it has been hung!
...I am purchasing a new laptop and outer disk drive to better organize my work environment.
...and I have spent twice the time communicating and working on SEO this past week!
Goals 4, 5, and 6 are gonna take a little more time and effort to report back on.
Goal 7: blog consistently.....
...well here it is in cyberspace and you are reading the proof....so goal 7 accomplished this week.
Goal 8:Grow and Learn
... again...ongoing and time is needed!
So...share your opinions, your goals, and even your frustrations if you so desire.
and Keep checking back for the "I told You SO!"'s
Thursday, January 5, 2012
2012...Day 5
Happy New Year....five days into it!
With a new year comes new goals for alot of people. Five days into the year most people are tired of hearing about New Year's Resolutions. Me, personally, I think it is good to have goals instead of resolutions.
Goals continue to help you ride the waves of life and adventure.
After all, we only have one life to live so why not live the adventure it brings?
I ended the last year with a ski trip to Missouri. It was great to have fun in the snow and enjoy time with family! The drive was even nice...not too long and plenty of interesting sites you don't usually see.
Usually my new year's resolution goes along with everyone else's popular theme: "get fit and eat better and lose weight". This year however it is slightly different. I ran my first 5k in October of last year. That is more than I have ever been able to do before. I spent from April to December in the gym which for me is a record. I trained from August to October for that 5K. Now I have something to build on.
I am very EXCITED about the new year. I am also trying to be realistic about the goals I set.
In the past that has been my faux paux! In 2011 I got to know me better.
I think knowing yourself is important in setting goals in life in general.
Look Out 2012!
Successes in 2011:
- Found a great gym partner to work out with on a regular basis!
- Graduated with Bachelor's Degree in May
- Started working for a small business in Claremore doing SEO
- Started my own business in September doing Photography
- Ran my first 5k in October
- Took a family vacation close to home and went skiing
- Rang in the new year with family
So....Here are the goals for the coming year!
2012
- Run two 5K's this year so that I will keep running....maybe in April and again in October
- Up the workout to get the sculpting and toning desired
- Organize my life....Home, SEO, Photography
- Build SEO clients
- Grow photography business and clients
- Branch photography out into more adventures and meeting more people...experience more styles!
- Blog personally and professionally on a consistant basis
- Grow and learn and continue the adventure!
So....keep reading and checking back...
You can say I told you so in December... Or....
Or....Maybe you can say congrats!
Speaking of blogging professionally....here is a link to my photography blog!
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