Incidents and accidents

Madeline has been missing now for 4 weeks. Hug and kiss your kids tonight.

I got the call I’d been dreading this evening. I sobbed into the phone for 20 minutes, and I’m still teary now. The e-mail they sent says it better than I can.

“Dear Ones,
It is with a heavy heart that we pass along this news. Sabina’s life on earth ended this afternoon. She was surrounded by all of those she loved the most. Bless her heart…she was putting up a strong fight at the end, as she did throughout the past 10 months. Sabina is such an inspiration. She has changed our lives, and I know she has touched each of you as well.
Although many of you on this list never knew Sabina, you all reached out to help during her most trying times. Her family feels your support, and appreciates each of you. We will continue to let you know how you can help provide support to her family. As soon as funeral arrangements are announced, we will let you know.
You’re thoughts and prayers for Sabina and her family are welcome. May we always remember Sabina’s courage, zest for life, and love for others.
For Sabina,
Georgia and Jennifer”

Georgia and Jennifer are Sabina’s mom’s friends, and wonderful people. Even though I only met her twice, Sabina touched my life and my career in a way that I never expected.

133: My Moo cards came in. They’re 1/2 the size of a business card and you can put anything you want on them, double sided. They’ll be fun, casual business cards for me to hand out when I’m sick of looking at my current ones.

132: I was at Chick-Fil-A last night for a fundraiser for Sabina. I gave my old cell phone and made some new friends.

131: Getting better with the 5D. Whoops for leaving it on 1250 ISO.

130: Practicing with the 5D. Not too bad.

129: SOOC on the 5D. Yeah, I’ve got a long way to go.

Well, it looks like all we got was poo. All night, but it’s better than puking all night. We’re limiting ourselves to popsicles and crackers today, but I think we’re over most of it.

John’s been on and off of the toilet all day with the runs. I called and asked Blix if it’s the precursor to the nasty stomach bug his family has been passing around this week. We went over on Saturday, but everyone had been over it for a while. Sure enough, the screaming shits are indeed what comes before you throw up for hours. Wonderful. John hasn’t thrown up yet, but he’s been carrying around a bucket (”Hey, honey. I has a bucket!”) all evening. I started with poo about an hour ago.
So, if you don’t hear from me for a bit, it’s because I’m busy throwing up my toenails. Here’s praying we only get the poo.

John and I were talking about a game he’s playing:

John: Yeah, but it’s easy because it’s a plus umpty-ump sword.
Me: Plus umpty-ump?
John: +5 to hit, automatically hasted, vampiric touch, with 5 acid damage.
Me: That sounds like umpty-ump to me. I want one for myself. Maybe a plus umpty-ump camera. Can I get some plus umpty-ump mac and cheese?
John: I dunno, that would be kinda nasty Mac and Cheese.
Me: Nasty?
John: It’d like, leap out of your mouth and kick six ninjas in the face.

128: Yay for the 5D!!!!

127: To cope with the camera not being here yet, I bought some new salvias for the garden.

126: I met some dudes on my walk who had a gas-powered remote car.

125: I’m on the bone marrow donating registry now!

124: I torture babies for a living.

123: My postcard samples arrived today. They feel sooooo good.

122: Isaac’s birthday party was today. It rocked, despite the poo-covered clue.

It’s here it’s here it’s here!!!

Shot at IS0 3200, can you believe it? And yes, the first photo out of it was the box it came in.

It never fails. Show someone your portfolio and you’ll eventually get THE dreaded comment.

“Wow, You must have a great camera!” or even worse…
“Your camera takes great pictures!”

This absolutely slays me. I’ve heard some fun analogies and comments to say in response, so I thought I’d share:

Them: “Wow, your camera takes great pictures!”
Response: “Yeah, I just set it on autopilot and sit in the car while it chases the kids.”

Wow, you must have a great camera is like:
… telling a chef he must have great pots and pans.
… telling a painter he must have great brushes.
… telling a singer she must have an awesome microphone.
… telling the racer he must have a great car.
… telling Harry potter he’s got a great wand.
… telling a digital artist she must have a great computer.
… telling an artist she has great pencils.
… telling a seamstress she much have a great sewing machine.

What have you heard people tell you, and how did you respond?

Payment sent, MY camera will be here on Friday.
OMG OMG OMG!!!!
AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!