Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts Official Video

Death warmed over

I feel like this:




My liver issue hasn't flared up for months and boy is it hurting today. The bad thing is that I cannot take my pain meds when it flares up because they have Tylenol in them and that aggravates it more. Add that on to my Laryngitis that I have had since Monday and my week is el-CRAPO. And I am super jealous of my sweet friend Laura who is currently enjoying the Mexican Bajo via a CRUISE. She was so rude not to invite me right? Just kidding. I hope you have a blast lady! Gotta run. Yeah tomorrows FRIDAY!!! I have some serious plans.... Netflix, shopping, nails done etc. Phew it's gonna be rough!

YOU CAN'T FIX STUPID

Dear someone who's name I cannot say,
You are completely INCOMPETENT!!!! When will you pull your head out of your rear end and see things better. I seriously don't know how your wonderful family puts up with you. I have a saying that refers to you perfectly! ~YOU CAN'T FIX STUPID~ You better figure things out because I am tired of seeing my friends and people I love so frustrated by you. You are a pain in the ass and I loathe you. GET A CLUE! That is all for now. WOW I feel better!

By the way- I found a picture of you!

Rocky is alive!!!

Oh Rocky,
You dumb dog. You gave me the scare of all scares. I was sure you got hit and died since the weather turned so bad right after you left. I called friends, ward member, the shelter, and the police. Nope, no sign of you. For 3 full days I worried, cried and was mad. Luckily.... the policeman I spoke with 3 days ago said he was going to look for you and call me if he saw you. You will never be allowed outside unless chained up. There will be NO MORE whoring around the town. Though I am glad you are fine and alive, I can now be mad. MAD, MAD, MAD... BAD ROCKY!!! Welcome back home!

New Camera

My awesome new camera FINALLY came yesterday. When we ordered it they were out of pink (my favorite color of ALL TIME) so we ordered it in purple. Well, when I opened the box.... low and behold they shipped us the wrong one. IT IS PINK!!!! Woohoo! I LOVE THIS CAMERA. Although I think it might be 800 years before I finish the instruction book and learn all these settings and stuff.
Here are just a few features that my new baby boosts:

12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor
High resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max.

2.7 inch LCD with Live View and Face Detection
Large 2.7 inch LCD features Live View with contrast, phase difference, and Face Detection autofocus (up to 16 faces).

720p HD Video
Capture widescreen HD video in full 720p resolution (1280x720) at 24 FPS cinematic frame rate, using any PENTAX 35mm lens.

Compact Body
Highly compact DSLR body design allows for 1 handed operation and comfort when travelling.

Auto Picture and Scene Modes
Powerful automatic modes, including PENTAX Auto Picture and scene modes, ensure the perfect shot in any situation, while helping new photographers learn DSLR photography.

Creative Processing and Filter Modes
Creative processing and filter modes produce high quality finished images, while offering the ability to explore artistic freedom through unique special effects.

HDR Image Capture
True HDR image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail.

4.7 Frames per Second
Fast 4.7 FPS capture speed and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speeds are possible with the PENTAX
PRIME II image processing engine.

11 Point Wide Angle Focus
Responsive 11 point wide angle SAFOX VIII autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects.

AA Batteries
Capture up to 1900 shots with universally available, easy-to-find AA lithium batteries (also compatible with AA NiMH rechargeable and alkaline batteries).

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Software CD-ROM S-SW99

USB Cable I-USB7 Strap O-ST53 Hotshoe Cover FK Eyecup FQ Body Mount Cover AA Lithium Batteries (*4)

Sensor:	Type: CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor-movement system Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW Effective pixels: 12.4 MP Total pixels: 12.9 MP Recorded resolutions Still: 12M (4288x2848), 10M (3936x2624), 6M (3072x2048), 2M (1728x1152) Movie (resolution/FPS): 1280x720p24 (16:9), 640x416p24 (3:2) Quality levels: ??? Best, ?? Better, ? Good Dust Removal: Image sensor movement combined with SP coating (Dust Alert available)	Lens Mount:	Type/construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount Usable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions) SDM function: Yes Power zoom function: n/a
Focus System:	Type: TTL phase-matching 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII) Focus modes: AF Auto, AF Single (w focus lock), AF Continuous (available in Action mode including Auto Picture Action, Kids, Pet, Stage Lighting, Night Snap, P/A/S/M/B/Sv), Manual Focus point adjustment: 11 point auto, 5 point auto, AF point select, center/spot AF assist: Yes, via built-in flash	Viewfinder:	Type: Pentamirror Coverage (field of view): Approx 96% Magnification: Approx 0.85X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte II Diopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5 Depth of field preview: Optical & Digital (available via programmable Green button)
LCD Monitor:	Type: 2.7” TFT color LCD monitor w adjustable brightness Resolution: 230,000 dots Wide angle viewable: Yes	Built-in Flash:	Type: Retractable P-TTL auto/manual popup flash Guide number: 12 (100/m), 16 (200/m) Coverage: 25mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm) Flash modes: On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless Flash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV (1/2 steps)
External Flash:	Type: Hot shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync), wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash Synchronization speed: 1/180s	Storage Media:	Internal memory: n/a Removable memory: SD, SDHC
Interfaces:	Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out Video out: NTSC, PAL Printer interfaces: n/a	Power Supply:	Power source: 4 AA (lithium, NiMH rechargeable, alkaline) Recordable images: Approx 1900 (1100 w 50% flash, CIPA) Playback time: Approx 680 min Movie recording time: Approx TBD AC adapter available: Yes (optional)
Physical Specifications:	Body dimensions (W x H x D): 4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7” Body weight Without battery or removable memory: 18.2 oz Loaded and ready: 20.5 oz (lithium) Construction material(s): Fiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis Weather resistant: n/a Operating temperature: 32-104°F	Language Support:	English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese
Image Stabilization:	Type: Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (4 stops max)	Metering System:	Type: TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering Sensitivity range: EV 1-21.5 (ISO 200, 50mm F1.4) Multi-segment: Yes Center weighted: Yes Spot: Yes Exposure compensation: +/- 3 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) Exposure lock: Yes (available via programmable AF/AE-L button) Exposure bracketing: Yes, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps)
ISO Sensitivity:	Auto: 200-6400 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-12800 Manual: 200-6400 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-12800	White Balance*:	Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Yes * WB fine adjustment available in all modes
Shutter:	Type: Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed: 1/6000 to 30 sec, bulb available	Capture Modes:	Mode selection: Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG]), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual), Movie Custom Image Modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome. Color modes include gamut radar and fine adjustment for saturation, hue, key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Monochrome mode includes adjustment for film filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Cross Processing mode available for creative random effect generation. Green simplified mode available: n/a P/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (in Metered Manual), Sv (Sensitivity Priority) Date stamp: n/a Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft, Starburst, Retro, Color Extract (6), Fisheye, Custom (8) Data record: Folder name (standard/date)
Drive Modes:	Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Auto Bracket, HDR Capture (+3, 0, -3 w 2 blend settings), Multi-Exposure Continuous FPS: Approx 4.7 FPS (Continuous Hi: 17 JPG, 5 RAW), 2 FPS (Continuous Lo: unlimited JPG, 11 RAW) Self-timer: Yes (12s, 2s) Remote control: Yes (infrared, 0s, 3s)	Playback Modes:	Mode selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, or 36 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification (quick zoom available), Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data), Bright/Dark Indication Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Image Comparison, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect, DPOF Magnification: Up to 16X, scrollable Digital filters (playback): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color (6), Watercolor, Pastel, Miniature, Base Parameter Adj, Monochrome (filter effects, toning), Color (6), Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Slim, HDR, Custom Filter
File Formats:	Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching III Movie (compression): AVI (motion JPG)	Custom Functions:	Functions available: 22
Computer Requirements:	*For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary. Windows: Windows XP/Vista/7, USB 2.0 port Mac: MacOS-X 10.3-10.5, USB 2.0 port

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Thriving

Today is day 3 at my new job. I am still coaching internet/ecommerce but now for a company called Thrive. So far so good! The first day or 2 was rough cause I don't know ANYONE! Now I am meeting people and feeling a bit more comfy in my environment. I just noticed that all the videos I posted from youtube have been blocked for some poopy reason! I love music and sharing my favorites with everyone. Oh well, such is life! I gotta run but stay tuned for another update soon!

Another letter from a wonderful friend, father, and husband

This was sent to me by a great friend in response to a post that sometimes I just don't want to live anymore. Thankfully I don't feel the same way anymore. There is times when I feel so sick and in so much pain that death to me is much more enticing than pressing foreword. Thank you Tim for you encouragement and insight-fullness. My life and Phil's life are much richer because of you and your family. Laura is an angel to me and Faith is so loving and I can't help but to smile when she is around. Thank you for sharing Mikkie's legacy with us and I love you all!


Derin-
I hear you sister. There have been times when I've wanted to die, especially recently. A big part of us thought "lucky" when we heard about the possibility that you're going to get to make the journey from this mortal life soon.

Anyways, sorry people say things to make you feel sad. I think people think of death as something horrible. While it is horrible because of the time we have to spend apart as a result, ultimately I see death as an exciting journey. Is that weird? Maybe it is. People think it's better down here? Their insane. This is the period where we experience bitterness, pain, illness, etc. The only thing keeping me here are the people I love, otherwise I'd be excited to make the journey. If God signaled me and told me "Tim, you're time is about up, here's a disease to take you back to me", I'd be excited. Maybe I would see things differently when going through it though... because it must suck to live in so much physical pain every day (can attest to emotional pain :( it makes me want to die).

I'd tell you to hang in there, but you already are :). Laura and I were both extremely impressed at your gregarious nature. It stands out as one of your big strengths. If you're indeed chosen to make the journey in a few months as I understand your prognosis was (was it?), then you'll need to go find our Mikkie and give her a big hug and say "Hi I was your mommy and daddy's friend". That would be cool of you to do, I'd appreciate it. Too bad people can't update their facebook pages on the other side. Would be awesome to see what they're up to.

But, if it's not your time, well, I'll encourage you to keep on living :) Not within my abilities to know or judge when our days of probation are coming to an end.

Hasta pronto,

Tim

An apology goes a long way

Awhile back I got this email from a past co-worker. She and I had very different ideas on things and were always clashing. I want to share this cause since I got this letter our relationship has gone from terrible to great. Try to remember that even though you forget things you say or do, others may not. An apology really does go a long way!


Dear Derin,

So I am writing this letter with complete heartache and complete sorrow. I want to apologize for how I treated you Derin. I know a lot of things were said about you and I will admit that I did say things about you and I can only imagine how hard it was for you to come into work, let alone want to stay there. At my new job there is a girl that everyone picks on and talks about, and it made me want to cry because I felt horrible for this girl..As i sat there and just listened to them, and did not stop them I realized what I had done to you... All just because we didn't have the same work ethic. You are such a great girl and you have so much to offer and I am truly sorry for all the heartache, the pain, the frustration, and unhappiness I may have caused you.

I hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I hope that your health is still going good, and that your dad is doing great as well. Again I am truly sorry Derin. Know that I am here for you, in all honestly Derin you are a great girl.

Sincerly,
K

Charice

This song is so uplifting and today I need that.

Painful bones

I am so dang miserable right now! My bones feel like they are on fire. I am in so much pain that I have vomited twice today already! I am heading in to my Dr.'s office shortly for a couple of pain shots. I hope to see some relief soon. I don't think I can deal with it much more. I will try to post more later today!

Bittersweet

Today is super strange for me. A- I feel like crap B- It's bittersweet for me to leave my job C- I lack all motivation C- I am in terrible pain. D- my hubby just bought me a new DSLR camera! As of right now there is only 72.5 hours until my youngest brother in law comes home from his mission. He has been gone over 2 years! This also means that I have a mere 2.5 days until I am officially NOT a Prosper employee! Lots of new beginnings. I have an appointment next week for a cancer screening to see if I am still getting better. I hope I will have lots of good news on that day to share. Happy Tuesday!