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A fresh start

I have to admit, I didn’t blog as much last year as I wanted to. Ok, I didn’t blog ANY. Not on this blog, anyway. So one of my resolutions this year will be to keep this blog updated more… even if no one is reading it besides me (and even that’s questionable!)

Now that I have an interest in photography, I think I’ll be better about posting. Even if it’s just photos (the slideshow on the home page contains some of my favorite photos from 2009).

So happy new year, happy blogging, and check back soon!

Ten Advertising Words to Avoid in 2009

From http://biz.yahoo.com/entrepreneur/081211/199152_id.html?.v=1
The economy, unemployment, companies folding, people losing their homes–2008 has left consumers wary of businesses. And that lack of consumer confidence requires straightforward, honest advertising messages to regain marketplace security. In 2009, perhaps more than ever, the words you use in your copywriting can determine whether you make a sale or lose a customer.
Here [...]

Photoshop CS4 – As real as it gets

via coloribus.com

Thanksgiving – my favorite holiday!

This is a flyer I designed for Bald Head Island – Thanksgiving To Go!
I am officially excited!

Charo – an amazing photographer!

Tom and I went to the Cape Fear Fair tonight with Charo, an amazing photographer. She captures tones and colors like no one else and her work is always impressive! Considering she was shooting while hurtling through the air at who knows how many miles per hour … seriously, she is amazing! We had so [...]

Western Digital My Book Pro II problems?

We’ve been having some issues with these in my office – we have 3 of the 2-terabyte and 1 of the 1-terabyte. The research I’ve done has told me that WD has major issues with Macs, esp. when connecting via FireWire. Has anyone had better luck with other brands of large storage externals?

Tar Heels Are Unanimous Preseason No. 1 In Coaches Poll

Carolina tops the preseason poll for the second year in a row.
Read more at GoHeels.com.

Hello world!

After helping my BFF Katie set up a Wordpress blog yesterday on her own domain, I wondered, why haven’t I done this yet instead of constantly trying to find time to update my website? With all of the features and easy use, it makes just as much sense as having a traditional website. More sense, [...]