Rischa's Rants, Raves, and Ramblings

Twitter, 12Seconds, ColorSchemer, & AllRecipes

I've joined so many websites lately. I believe Twitter came first.

 

Follow me on Twitter.

 

Then there was 12Seconds.com. You can follow me there, too! It's a site that lets you upload 12 second videos because they say that's how long it takes to get bored of something. You can use your phone to send videos, so both of my videos so far have been made with my phone. I may do another one before bed of the Christmas tree. We'll see how tired I am after this post. It's going on 4 AM after all.

I also joined AllRecipes.com, but I haven't really done anything other than saved a few of the yummy looking recipes to my favorites. I saved a tasty looking Coffee Cake that I think I'll try after the cheesecake is gone. Oh yeah, Joel and I made a yummy cheesecake together before he went to Mobile a few days ago. Mmmmm!

And lastly I joined ColorSchemer.com today and downloaded their program for the 15 day trial. I made some color schemes that are getting good reviews so far. There have been a lot of downloads. Cool! Here's my page: Rischa's Color Schemes Gallery I'll be sad when the trial of the program is over. It's fun and would be very useful for making art....digital and physical.

See ya!

 

New Show Logo & Times

I made a new show logo and figured I'd strive to be at my desk with the cam on during certain hours during the day. Broadcast times, if you will. lol I actually had someone bored enough to watch me today while I sealed my painting! Who'd have thought someone would actually watch! :-D

Anyway, here's the new look:

 

Free Webcam Chat at Ustream

If you'd rather go directly to the show's page go HERE.

Tag Slideshow

I don't really have much to say from my day. I sealed a painting with wax, played with Modge Podge, had some cheescake.....and the usual day to day stuff. So I'll just post this slideshow of some of my tags made with PSP and Photoshop. It's not even half the tags I've made, but it's some I put up on Fotki.com.

 

Rischa's Art House Is Now On-Air!!

 

Video clips at Ustream

My Christmas List

It's time to post my Christmas List again. I only do this so I can show it to people when they insist on getting me something. Not because I'm greedy or materialistic. Although, I do enjoy gift giving and receiving just as much as anyone else. A great alternative to the material things is to GIVE in my name. For example, donate to Pennies for Bella, The Arthritis Foundation (For obvious reasons), The Cancer Society, or The Fund For Animals.

Okay, on to my list:

 

And this one I want the most out of the 3...

   

It's out of stock, but I bet Borders or BAMM.com would have it.

Okay, enough of the books. The rest of the books I want can be found in my Amazon Wish List that's always on my blog. I have it in the left column.

Now for an electronic gadget that I would love to have. I'm still sort of researching these to find which would be best for what I'd use it for. See, I plan to start a LIVE Webcam. It will be focused on my art desk where I create. I already have my channel set up. All I have to do is get a better webcam. I have one that works, but it's one of those that doesn't really look smooth. It's jumpy. It makes me look like I'm moving in robot movements. LOL So here's A webcam, but I'm not sure if it's THE webcam, yet. I will update when I'm ready to choose THEE one.

I ALWAYS love getting Gift Certificates to my favorite stores!

Last, but not least, something from any of my favorite Etsy.com sellers:

DudaDaze

ME Art Design

Paulette Insall

mtjoyschool 

ArtChiz

 ---------------------------------------------------> Tascha <---Check the spelling. Like Rischa with TA. LOL

kilkennycat

AliceinParis

Okay, that's all for now. Merry Christmas early!

UPDATE!!!

"Creative Cloth Doll Faces", "Crumble Crackle Burn", and "Simple Gifts to Stitch" have been purchased by Mom. Hehe....She's quick! Thanks, Mom! I can't wait to dive into them! (She even said I could open them early! Woohoo) 

I wish everyone had a blog to post a wish list so I could be sure I'm not giving a lemon of a gift.  PS. Joel likes JC Penny GCs, too. I'll get a list from him and post a wish list here if he's cooperative. He usually wants cloths, but I bet he'd like a Best Buy GC, too. He's a gamer.

In A Rut?

I know I'm still slacking when it comes to updating this blog. Sorry y'all! (yes, I said "y'all"....deal with it!) ;-) I've been updating my art blog somewhat frequently, but haven't felt especially talkative when it comes to my personal life. I don't know why.

Anyway, I was just blog-hopping and found this list on a random blog...

Are You In A Rut?

8 Marriage Ruts: Are You In One?
Whether you've been married for three months or three years, here's how to get out of routines that hurt your relationship.
By The Nest Editors

Rut #1: Watching TV During Dinner
Why it's bad: Having dinner together offers valuable face time with your partner. Turning on the tube competes for attention and cuts in on your time to catch up and connect after so many hours spent apart.
How to stop:Set aside 30 to 45 minutes of one-on-one talk time with the TV off every night. This shows your spouse that when you're not at work, you're devoted to your home and family. During this time, ignore your phone and leave the BlackBerry in another room. You'll feel closer within days.

Rut #2: Going Too Long Without Sex
Why it's bad: If the amount of sex you're used to having starts to slide, your body and brain can get used to the decreased intimacy, causing you to go even longer without wanting that closeness.
How to stop: Don't wait until you feel like doing it. Initiate sex when you're open to doing it, rather than when you have the desire. This will jump-start your feelings so you'll crave it more often.

Rut #3: Going a Whole Workday Without Talking to Your Sweetheart
Why it's bad: You'll start growing apart emotionally after subconsciously feeling like the other person doesn't think about you (and your needs) during the day.
How to stop:Initiate daily contact by sending a quick "How's your day?" email. And make the effort to do something nice every day (pick up his fave dessert, call from the store to see if she needs something). It shows forethought and consideration for your partner's needs.

Rut #4: Tuning Each Other Out
Why it's bad: You're disengaging from each other.
How to stop:Make an effort to do small things such as kissing before saying good-bye, making eye contact when talking, and complimenting each other frequently throughout the week. Does he not seem to hear you talking during certain times (ahem, when ESPN is on)? Don't try to make conversation while the TV is on. If it's important, press mute; otherwise, save conversations for dinner or your bedroom, where you're less likely to be interrupted.

Rut #5: Not Fighting
Why it's bad: Disagreements are good in a marriage because you're expressing your individuality. Talking about issues when they first happen makes them easier to fix than if you wait until after they've festered.
How to stop:Bring up what's on your mind in a way that shows your admiration and respect for each other's thoughts and feelings. Like, "It hurts my feelings when ______. I was hoping we could figure out a new way to handle the situation together." This will set the tone of the conversation as loving and calm, but you both have to compromise to keep it that way.

Rut #6: Going out More with Friends Than with Your Spouse
Why it's bad: It sends the message that your friends are more worthy of your time.
How to stop: Schedule nights out with your crew a few times a month, but make sure to let your partner know in advance. It's important to have these friendships as long as they don't make your married time sparse. And it's always best that these friends are people your partner knows and trusts, so there's less reason to worry.

Rut #7: Being Too Close
Why it's bad:As much as you think burping, scratching, picking, or farting is funny or cute, it can backfire and cross the line. It may be a reflection of your closeness, but there should be a limit. Otherwise, you're leaving your partner with a very unsexy image of you.
How to stop: Start a new rule. If you wouldn't do it in front of your work friends, don't do it in front of your honey. To get your mate to refrain, say: "I know we're close, and we can share everything, but I'd really appreciate it if you'd leave the room, or leave me out, when you do that. It's not very sexy, and I don't want anything that makes you less sexy to me."

Rut #8: Sharing Too Much with Your Parents or In-laws
Why it's bad: This shows a lack of loyalty to your spouse. Your parents shouldn't have any information that your spouse doesn't have. And they shouldn't know anything he wouldn't want them to know.
How to stop: Be loyal to your spouse even when she's not present. If you wouldn't say something in front of her, don't say it at all. You would want the same in return.

[Nestpert] Dr. Susan Fletcher is a licensed psychologist in private practice and the author of Parenting in the Smart Zone

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Interesting reading I thought. I see a few things Joel and I could improve upon if he's willing. He's usually willing to do just about anything my wittle heart desires. I'm lucky like that....admire me all you'd like. Ha-ha....kidding about the admiration part.

Until next time peeps.....

Hilarious Song

Yeah, I know....I suck. I haven't blogged in months. Trust me when I say you didn't want to hear about it anyway. ;-) A lot of health stuff going on, a minor surgery, some Yahoo group drama, an art class, and a new vehicle. That's about it. I've been updating my art blog because art is the only thing keeping me sane. PS. If you know my grandmother, don't tell her about my health problems or surgery. She doesn't have a computer, so it's pretty safe to post about stuff like that unless someone blabs.

Okay, now for a humorous song...

 

And after you're done with that one check this lady out. LOL

 

Check out my art blog, too, as I've updated that more often.

www.artist-haven.blogspot.com

Come back soon to see pics of my new SUV!

Our trip to the Oldest City (with celebrity sightings)

I haven't uploaded my photos from yesterday, so I don't have any eye-candy from our trip to show off yet. I'll do that today. I didn't take many pics, actually. But here's a rundown of our day anyway...

The hour and a half up there was nice and uneventful. I think I talked about that in my 70MPH entry. Once we got there we were in love with the city immediately. What gorgeous architecture! I had already made up my mind to come back with the good ole Nikon. I guess we're not the only ones that love the place as parking was at a premium. We finally decided to pay 8 bucks to park for the day. We found a good spot. We say Joel's parents walking up as we were getting out of the truck. I hadn't seen them since October of 2006. We chatted for a bit to catch up and wait on Joel. He had to run to the ATM to pay the parking attendant since we only had a buck. lol

So when Joel caught up with us we started walking along the streets among the many, nice shops. I love places like that. It reminded me of Helen Ga, which I miss visiting very much. We then made it over to the Fort to see Castillo de San Marcos. We didn't take the time to tour because we were all hungry by that time. I intend to explore this place when we go back. I love learning about our history in new places like this. Well, new to me. Obviously not new being the oldest city and all. :-P So we trekked back up the street to Harry's to munch on some yummy Seafood. Joel and I have similar tastes in food. We ordered the exact same thing. She Crab Soup and Crawfish Etouffee. Can you say YUM? I know that you can. What a nice place. I forgot to mention anything about the actual restaurant and skipped straight to the food. Can you blame me? It's SEAFOOD for goodness sake! Anyway, you enter the place through a New Orleans style courtyard. I can only imagine how nice it must be to dine there at night as they had lights strewn throughout the trees and greenery. And with candle light on the tables I bet it's quite a romantic spot. My in-laws mentioned that the only thing missing was a fountain to make it just like New Orleans. So if you're in town, you should check this place out.

From there we walked the streets again venturing into Art Galleries, more shops, and finally, an ice cream shop. By this time the heat was getting pretty rough, so we were ready for a cool, tasty treat. Oh....and get this! Good Charlotte was scheduled to play a concert there at the Ampitheatre that night. And who did I spot in the ice cream parlor, but Joel Madden's wifee poo, Nicole Ritchie!! She stuck her head inside the doorway for a few seconds and then was gone. At first I thought, "Nah, that couldn't have been her out among the common folks". But then when we left the shop I came within a foot of her daughter, Harlow, being pushed in a stroller by Joel Madden himself!! I could have bumped into him I was so close! How cool is that?!

Oh, I almost forgot to mention the funniest part of the day. When Joel's Mom talked us into having our pictures made at one of those Old Western places. LMBO I'll have to scan in the photo and let the image do the talking. It was hilarious and I can't believe I didn't put up much of a fuss seeing as how I don't like my photo taken. Hmm...come to think of it.....maybe I won't scan that after all. Hehe

Photos to come....but not many. Maybe next trip will result in TONS of photos. One can only hope. I'm off for now. Have a great weekend everyone! 

How Creative R U?

 

You Are 73% Creative

You are beyond creative. You are a true artist - even if it's not in the conventional sense of the word. You love creating for its own sake, and you find yourself quite inspired at times.

How Creative Are You?

Freebie Alert! Art Bear Extras

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You like the little painting bear? You want 22 extras like this? Okay! Here they are!

!!!DOWNLOAD HERE!!!

The graphics used for this were downloaded from a tutorial site with the exception of the painting bear. He was shared through a yahoo group a loooooong time ago. I've been wanting to use him in something ever since. He's a Forever Friends bear. I do NOT claim to have made any of these graphics. I only put the tags and extras together in PSP. Anyway, I hope you enjoy them!