...between posts. Then again, my life might be considered pretty boring.

So, the rundown in abbreviated form:

1) The book: By now, the book should be in the design phase. That is, the book is laid out, incorporating the text with the artwork. This part has me the most worried. I made my wishes known for the design (full page art only) but whether that happens or not, I don't know. What I do know is that I get a copy of it for review prior to printing. So, we shall see. I need to get things rolling on the second book. While I have a year and a half to do 24-25 aircraft, I'd rather not wait until zero hour and kill myself trying to get it all done.

2) Kamp Dovetail: Once again, my battalion provided security for the summer camp. Overall, perp-wise, it was uneventful. However, the heat that week was killer and our medics had to bolster the camp's medic staff. It wasn't a dull operation for them. 47 heat injuries total, 27 of them on just one day. Usually, it is the counselors who fall out, forgetting to take care of themselves in addition to the camper in their charge. But, we survived the week.

3) Civil Air Patrol: Still in it and enjoying it. :) Been working diligently to finish my GTM3 qualification (done save for two tasks) and get my technician rating in Logistics this year and my technician rating in Emergency Services in 2010. Our squadron was inspected two weeks ago. Not the first time for the squadron (they are done annually) but the first for me. Just my luck I was called on the carpet first for my two departments. Asides from a few hiccups during my portion of the inspection, I think I made it. :D I've also been busy attending the various SAREXs the Wing has been having, all prepping for the USAF evaluation next month.

4) A few nights ago, some asshat thought it would be funny to torch the pile of large items that can't go into the dumpsters. So, up in smoke went tires, beds, couches, even a tree unfortunate enough to be too close to the blaze. The funny thing is, I thought that the sirens outside was a squad visiting the retirement home across the street so I didn't pay it much heed. I went out the next morning and saw the burnt out remains. Joy. Glad my car wasn't near that bonfire.

5) A few months back, I mentioned some nimrod was outside running and gunning, popping off some rounds. Well, last Wednesday, heading to my car, I found a spent .40 or .45 caliber shell in the parking lot. Made by Federal, it had been fired but the caliber was eroded away from being run over and kicked around for awhile. Might have belonged to that twit.

6) A fellow on MySpace sent me a message about a art show in Portland, Oregon. He'd seen my work and said he'd like to see me submit work to the show. So I did. And as luck would have it, two of the five pieces I submitted passed the jury and were accepted. Huzzah! :)

7) Things are on the move for a trip over to NYC for some photo shooting at the close of this month. Should be filled with epic win.

8) Movies: Transformers:Revenge of the Fallen was sweet. Sure, it is getting bashed by the critics...but so what. Far more Transformer action this time and the fights were pretty awesome. If only they could pull off Gundam like this. But, that would mean the Japanese would need to pony up some serious jack to make that happen. The only attempt, the 2000 movie G-Saviour, was alright...but look what could be done now. I also managed to obtain a copy of Warriors of the Wasteland to replace my rather aged VHS copy. A truly horrible Italian Road Warrior knock-off...but so funny.

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Sprinkles or no sprinkles? See below!!

Also please excuse extra weird video. I was blindly recording with the digi cam (I usually use Photobooth) so I had no idea if I was actually in the frame or not. Hahah!

This is a “sketch” I did in photoshop before I started work in order to figure out the colors. As you can see, I initially did put sprinkles on it, but I am sort of leaning toward no sprinkles now…. hmmm!!!

Also here are some doggie vids from yesterday.

Here is Bibi eating her foot and Bunny saying hi with her butt.

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And moments after, here is Bibi checking out what’s on TV.

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I went over to my parents’ yesterday to get help from my mom for this crafty project!

Usually I go bug Manda about my sewing needs, but I feel like she has a lot of her own sewing projects on her plate now, so I hit up Mama Chan. She claims to not sew very well, espesh clothing, but she sure whips up a mean couch-cover from her own pattern!

Here’s a peek of what we made. Next time I order my fabric from Spoonflower, I will make the images bigger. We felt that the pillows were a bit on the small side. At least I have my colors locked down now, so I can go crazy with my fabric orders!! Due to certain boo-boos on my part…there won’t be very many pillows at Renegade. There will be 4 kinds: tater tots, pickle jars, ketchup bottles, and hot dog packs. If people seem to like them, I will print out more varieties of foods. If they are a big flop, then I’ll just make a set for myself!!!

Hey guys,

I just sent out a mailing list message, but in case you are not on the mailing list, I am going to ask for your help here, too!

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to decorate my vintage fridge for the craft fair with magnets and pictures of other people wearing my goodies. I only have a small handful of customer pics, so if you could take a quick snap shot, or if you have some laying around, I would SO appreciate you emailing them to me (twinkiedink at gmail dot com) so your beautiful faces can be at my booth! I plan to print out the pics as little fake polaroids, so if you also want a little message or name or nickname or something written underneath the pic, just include that in your email as well.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I know it can be a big pain in the rear end to take pics and send, so if I happen to receive any new pics in my inbox, I super appreciate it!!!!!

I also never mentioned here in my blog that I will have some marked down prices on the more expensive scarves, so it’s definitely a rare opportunity and you should definitely come and visit! Nothing will be over $100.

Also I’ve been working on some cute new designs, and I will try to preview them here in the blog when I get a chance to take pics and post them!