Technical Difficulties make...

... digitizing video a difficult process.  After deciding that the firewire that my friend checked out with the camera from the school library may or may not work, I am currently in stand still mode on my edit.  Needing to digitize approximately 90 minutes of video (split between two tapes), I have thusly been able to digitize 03:31 of one tape. Yay.

On the positive side, here is a still from the short snippet of video I was able to digitize!  I think it looks pretty sharp!

To attempt to quickly remedy the situation (as I need to have the cameras returned to the library on Monday) we will be taking a scenic trip to the local Micro Center where I will have an awesome opportunity to invest in myself by breaking and buying a firewire cable.  I have avoided this for several years, but it seems today is the day.

My Freelance with Greater Impact Ministries

On this lovely sunny Thursday, I am starting on a new freelance project!  Yay!  The availability in my part time work schedule is positively allowing me to undertake a number of small video and design projects for Greater Impact Ministries.  Thus far, I have assisted with redesigning two book covers and a logo for their Daughters of Sarah course.

As I understand, Greater Impact Ministries strives to assist women in bettering themselves, their marriages, and their communications through their relationship with God.  Daughters of Sarah is just one of the courses offered.

Todays project is set to begin in a few hours.  I will be filming and editing a number of mini webisodes for Greater Impact Ministries to use as a part of their Daughters of Sarah Video Training Course.  These webisodes are meant to help reinforce the messages participants receive between each week's lesson.

While everything I am assisting with is happening in the Loveland/Milford area of Ohio, Greater Impact Ministries is trying to do exactly what their name suggests: make a greater impact.  By making a video course and instructional videos, women across the nation will be able to grow their selves through the courses offered by Greater Impact Ministries.

If you think this type of learning sounds interesting, please follow this link to learn more information about how to register!  The next scheduled course is set to begin via DVD for Fall 2012.  Your local women's ministry can be added to the participant list!

Thanks to a few good friends, I have been able to access two handheld HD video cameras.  I also have some new miniDV tapes, and a plan for the afternoon!  I'll bring a few stills for you to see later :)

Today is a...

...GREAT DAY!!!  Happy Tuesday!  I hope your Monday was marvelous.  I have no complaints about my Monday.  Apparently I am not the only one!  

These are my thoughts exactly!  I appreciate AH sharing this for everyone to see.  Our world needs MORE positive thinking!

I had a great weekend, great day at work, a great dinner, and a great evening!  I love the feeling I get when I realize that other people can feel and express the exact thing that I am at a given moment.  This feeling is even better when it is because I know the big guy has some good things are in the works :)

My personal efforts toward a more positive me are just that: an act that requires continuous efforts.  Ask my friends.  I am NOT always a positive person.  It is not by intention.  I try to be positive.  But I am still quite capable of letting something negative get me down.  I have found that if I start my day with confidence that it will be a good day, then more often than not, it has been a good day.

I'm working on being a more positive person.  In doing so, I have found myself drawn to the people in my life that are able to share their own positive messages.

Share your positive message.  Have confidence.  And have a great day at work tomorrow.

Wacky Wednesday!

Welcome!  I declare today to be Wacky Wednesday!  I'm not sure if it is a 'thing' yet, but we'll see :)

As such, I am taking a minute to positively enjoy my part-time employment status.  With the added 'free time' in my current schedule, I have time to...

As you can see, I am currently sporting
a fun mix of purple and gray polka dots!

1. Catch up on the last five years of tv shows (currently: Bones and Big Bang Theory)
2. Regularly cook semi-nutritious meals my bank account appreciates
3. Troll the internet for full-time job possibilities (I have found a few of interest!)
4. Paint fun designs on my toes!

While some of my current activities of interest may seem to be less than productive, I assure you that my time is not being wasted.  Sure, I could be doing many other different, more productive tasks.  But colorful toes, well-produced satisfying television, and happy bank accounts make me happy.  And happiness is ultimately a very important part of life.

I hope you are enjoying your Wacky Wednesday too!

Happy First Monday of April!

Welcome to April!  It's a new month full of undiscovered potential and fresh opportunities! 

I stayed up and listened to the first thunderstorm of April last night!  While April may soon be filled with spring showers, always remember the May flowers are just around the corner.

In my quest to find positivity every day, I have began to love all the positive posts my friends make online!  In celebration of another Happy Monday, I wanted to share two of my friends recent posts.  KW and MS definitely have the right idea!  Just like the beginning of a new month, each new week brings new opportunities and potential just waiting for each of us to discover!

I find this especially uplifting when I try to imagine living with the
chronic health issues this person deals with on a day to day basis.

What can I say?  Good Starts are ALWAYS worth sharing!

I hope you all had a GREAT and HAPPY Monday!  Pass it on!  Please share my positivity with your friends!  As my DOD would say, "Keep on keepin' on!"