VOTE 2010
I went to VOTE today! It's one of the many privileges that we have as Americans.
We all have a voice that deserves to be heard. I think that my VOTE counts.
I think that your VOTE counts. I think VOTING is one of the most patriotic things we can do as as a country. I am grateful for my rights. I am honored to be able to cast my ballot.
- My name is Jessica New and I approve this message.
Halloween Memories
This is what Halloweekend looked like at our house.
Wigs, Make-Up, Cat Ears, Dog Ears, Jack-o-lanterns, and the Great Pumpkin.
We had a great time, made so many memories and hoped you did too.
I really can't believe it's over, and it's already November 1st.
Time just keeps flying by...
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| This is the door outside of my work - Cute pumpkins |
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| Cute Halloween House in the neighborhood |
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| Friends don't let friends wear a pumpkin wig |
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| My mom with her "Marilyn" wig |
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| No Halloween is complete without watching The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown |
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| Here's the Halloweenie Dog. With those ears, who needs a costume |
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| She LOVED her cat ears, bow tie, and tail |
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| It's hard to wait all day until you can go out trick-or-treating |
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| Here was my make-up for Halloween, inspired by Sally |
Hipstamatic: My New Fav iPhone Photograpy App
Do you have an iPhone? Do you take photos with your iPhone? Do you hate the quality of the photos? And finally, do you end of trashing half of them because they just look crappy?
Well I've found (Thanks Riley) the App that is gonna change your life! Not like winning the lottery change your life... but like you will be really, really happy with the way your iPhone photos look like from now on!
Say hello to my little friend: HIPSTAMATIC
It will change your prospective. I find myself looking around places saying, will that look cool once the Hipstamatic casts it's magic spell on it? It's like they took all of the cool settings about photoshop and preset them for you. Right there at your fingertips. Just for you. Photographer or not, you will love this thing. You will wow your friends. I am actually proud of the pictures I've been taking with my iPhone. (I've never been able to say that, and I'm a photographer)
It's by far the BEST $1.99 I've spent on any iPhone App.
If you are still unsure of the greatness that is Hipstamatic, just look at these pictures that I have taken in the past few days of purchasing this little gem. I have not changed these photos in any way. I just clicked and downloaded. Hipstamatic does all of the work. It's my new photographer's secret, that I am sharing with the sexy people who read my blog, because I am fresh like that... You're Welcome. ; )
Disclaimer: I was not paid or compensated in any way for this blog.
I just fell in love with the product and wanted to share. That is all.
From Neverland to the OC
"You can fly you can fly, you can fly..."
I recently had the priviledge to attend the stage production of PETER PAN at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. I have always been a big fan of Pan, Tinkerbell, and Wendy so I was very excited to go. I wasn't sure of what to expect, as I don't go to the theater very much anymore. So I decided not to bring my 3 year old. I really wanted to be able to enjoy the show without, having to deal with a toddler.
It was a huge tent, and the theater was in the round, which I had never experienced before. In seeing the story of the boy who refused to grow up, my only regret was that we weren't allowed to take any photos or videos once inside. So that was torture for this photographer, because it was really awesome, and I would like to display that. The actors were superb. The set was imaginative. But the BEST part was the FLYING. The cast gets hooked (pun intended) onto little cables throughout the show and get catapulted around the theater. It mixes high tech screens, computer animated graphics onto a 360-degree projected background. It really set the mood, and added so much to the performance. I just can't say enough. It gives you the feeling that you are taking the journey to Neverland. Just like an IMAX theater. (people with motion sickness beware)
The obvious stand-outs were Peter Pan, and Captain Hook (who also plays Mr. Darling). They were so good, so entertaining. The beloved nurse maid Nana, was actually a puppet with a lot of personality. The crocodile is made out of household items like hangers and clothespins.
My favorite scene is when Tinkerbell's light goes out, and the entire audience is asked to whisper "I do believe in fairies" over and over again into it turns into a loud roar, and Tink gets revived.
Other highlights were when the mermaids come out. Bubbles and lighting fills the stage, and they were hanging like Cirque du Soleil performers with big ribbon like tails. Also when Tigerlilly does a special indian maiden rhythmic sexy dance (not too sexy) for Peter as a Thank you for setting her free.
Other great things about the play were Peter, Michael, the pirates, the lost boys, Mrs. Darling and Mr. Smee will all steal your heart. Much like how Peter stole the hearts of Wendy, Tinkerbell and Tigerlilly.
It was staged in two parts, about an hour long each, with a 15-20 minute intermission in between. Just long enough to stretch your legs, get some more snacks, refill your wine glass (yes, wine) or coffee cup, and buy some souvenirs. I'm even thinking about taking my 3 year old back to see the show. Now that I know the layout, and what to expect, I feel like she may be able to sit through it. (At least for the first half) It's just so magical, that I would hate for her to miss it. If you're locals would hate for any of you to miss it...
The show was originally intended to run through November. But now, it has been picked up to go through January. (See, I told you it's FANTASTIC!) It is such a great show, and would be a really nice family outing for the holidays. Very magical indeed.
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"To live would be an awfully big adventure..."
(Disclosure: I was not for this post, however I was given tickets to some see and review the show. Thanks OCPAC!)
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