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In the meantime check out my friends. If I have friended you it means that either your personality or your work is outstanding. Both are worth the trip to their pages. I'm sorry I have been so inactive. Work and family are top priorities. Questions? Hit me up!


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Hi fellow deviants! I have been spending my time elsewhere lately and have missed you sorely. I'm going to spend a few more days afk...then I will return with new works and support for you my friends. Recently I started making OOAK dolls while I watch the kids play. I learned a great deal already and have had a friend here give me loads of advice! I feel much better armed to do this next one. I wanted to do a new craft to sell along with my photography at this year's art show. I'm going to do a few paintings, a few dolls, and some new products with my photography. I even thought about selling some sketches and manipulations. Yes...I love art! All forms. I started with sketching and painting and just grew and grew from there.

My business is starting to take off. This year I plan on doing senior portraits and weddings. I already have a few of both booked up. I still offer my services at a reduced rate, but I deliver full quality works. If you are in WI and in need of a photographer...hit me up. Even if you can't afford me...we may be able to strike a deal yet. I don't believe you should go find subpar photographers just because I'm too expensive. If I have the time free I can try to work something out. Maybe a trade of some sort? I will work for vegetables in the summer...or maybe you want to be the new face of my business site. I just want to help you the way I have been helped! This is my passion.
Miranda

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We have just two days left to help change a life. If we could get two hundred people to donate ten bucks each...that would save hellfirediva's house! Pass the word along and see if we as a community can pull together and save someone's home. What a force we can be if we just work together. [link]

If you have any questions read this journal [link]

Keep up the good work

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As the person who is behind the magic of saving `hellfirediva's home...yamiyalo =yamiyalo says we only need 300 more 10 dollar donations. Ten bucks isn't very much! Just pretend that you bought yourself a couple of fast food meals and send it to them instead. Pass the word along! You can help save someone's home! We CAN do this. I don't know her very well...and truth be told I only started watching her a bit before she mentioned her financial woes...but I just came through some serious trouble myself. If it hadn't been for the support of friends, I don't know where I would be. Granted only a few hundred dollars was what changed our life. But it might as well have been millions of dollars to me. Life can be so hard. Lets work together to change the tide. Karma. It's your chance to do something good.

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Muder at it's most base disregard for life.

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Hellfirediva ([link])is in serious financial trouble. She is at the last steps before loosing her house to the bank. I really think this is a chance to prove that us as a community can make a difference. People helped me this last December when I had not a penny for groceries. I was so richly blessed that I was able to purchase a very nice spread for Christmas dinner. Not only that but I was able to buy my kids snow clothes and presents. It felt so good to be reminded that people really do care. I can't tell you how many times I fell to my knees crying with thankfulness. It really HELPED!!!! I'm bad at thank you cards and sending packages on time. But this is a way I can help back. I contributed a small amount...can you find it in your heart to do so to? Can you skip a starbucks run....skip buying one simple purchase to send a few bucks her way? Check TThealers journals for details. [link] Thanks and God bless.
Miranda

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Just cause this journal needs an update.

|1|.Post these rules
|2|.Each tagged person must post 8 things about their selves on their journal.
|3|.At the end you have to choose 8 people to tag, and post their icons on the same journal.
|4|.Go to their page and send a message saying you tagged them.
|5|.NO tag-backs.

1. I don't normally eat sweets. I blow up when I do.
2. I'm terribly hard on myself. It helps me improve. Improving is necessary.
3. I sincerely hate all things anime/manga. I saw one kids movie that I tolerated (kikis delivery I believe it was called.) But this sex and violence crazed animation drives me crazy. My kid brother watched pokemon and dragon ball z...the founding of my hatred.
4. I primarily use two lenses. Fast and easy.
5. Gothic styles grab me. I think they are hauntingly beautiful. In a morose world, it is so fitting.
6. I often cuss like a sailor when playing l4d at night. (it was a chrismas present that is getting plenty of use!)
7. When I start to fall behind I simply give up and hide. One of the things I hate most about myself.
8. I once lied about my shoes being second hand shoes. My school was so focused on style and expensive items that I felt left behind. My mom picked up some shoes at a friend's garage sale. I lied and said I had them all along and that I didn't wear them to school till just now cause I was trying to keep them nice. What a silly kid I was.

Your bored...do another one.

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I strongly believe that killing a baby will not solve the problems that people advocate abortion for. Out of adversity comes some of the strongest people.
I was born out of adversity. It makes me who I am. Do I have problems...yes...are they as crippling as people say? NO. They make me strong and sympathetic. Don't say that I don't understand what I am saying because you have no idea what my mother went through. No I will not share but I gaurentee you would have killed me in her situation. Stop thinking you know better. Killing someone to make yourself feel better is not ok. Yes yourself. You aren't saving the child grief. You just killed it. Good thing about Christians is that we are forgiving. Christ's love will forgive you and hold you up. Join the fight to save lives. It's worth your time.
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I was prepping this slide show for a friend and future client. It showcases a couple of my most recent weddings (and I don't work much in the winter) So Here is the link if you are curious about my work. [link]

Shout out to mark who was awesomely patient and kind yesterday! I was late for our meeting after my apartment flooded. Yay life

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I'm checking every so often but I have decided to use most of my dA time playing around online. I can't do both and for awhile messing online is suiting me just fine. I will be back though!


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For all those I love...
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I didn't want to leave the last entry up. It's not good to dwell on things you cannot change. Therefore I want to do a feature. One of all my wonderful and supportive friends. Comment and you will get featured!

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How are we going to pull through this month? Are cupboards are almost bare and everything is past due. I had to buy the kids winter clothes and boots. I should have skipped christmas this year. Money hasn't come where I needed it to so things are just too hard. 350 isn't much to you...to me it changes our month completely. I should just delete this journal. Oh well. We will pull through. We always do. Barely.

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Please take a moment out to pray for my family. They are EXTREMELY close to the california fires right now. Not just my family, my friends whose houses have already burned. It only takes a second. Thank you
Miranda

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I got a job working at a fashion show this evening. It rocked out! It was a fundraiser for freedom house in green bay, WI. Some of the photos will inevitably make it on to this site. Keep an eye out. Shout out to my girl Sam who hooked me up with the job. Thanks so much beautiful lady!

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On halloween from 5-8 I will be shooting kids halloween portraits at the local fire department. A portion of the proceeds go to help those wonderful volunteers in action! Be there or be square
Miranda

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Does the recent drop in views and comments have to do with less activity or worse product? Weigh in please! Perhaps you have nothing to say on personal shots. Makes sense. Thanks for your continued interest and friendship. I love you all.
Blessings
miranda

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[link]

You might surprise yourself!

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Money troubles really have me down today. We were a day or two from disconnection of power. I am so tired of trying to make ends meet. Things had been getting better but I went and fell down a flight of stairs while holding my baby. Both of us came out ok but we had to buy extra gas to get to the doctors office, buy lunch for everyone since we had been out at ER all day....and that drained our accounts. I lost track of one check and ended up having to pay NSF fees. Why am I sharing this. Because I broke down crying on the phone with the power company. My son looked up and me and said ever so wonderfully, go to GOD. At that moment I realized that no matter my troubles I am still blessed. I shed tears of joy for such a blessing in a child. I am having trouble, and always will. Still...rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice.

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I am broke, busy, and a glorified chauffeur these days Ethan loves his preschool and serenity is excelling in her little dance class. I love watching these two learn and grow. It's truly astounding. I have joined a woman's bible class every wednesday and I'm starting to slowly meld my self a new family and friend circle. More then ever I feel a sense of peace and pride again. I'm no longer so down trodden and I have to tell you...I feel free again! Tomorrow I am taking my little girl to practice ballet with one of her new little friends. Our first play date here in town.

So I'm sorry I haven't been around much. I still care very much about all of you...I am just starting to get my head straight a bit. Thanks for playing your part in that. Perhaps next year I can try to market my photography again. Until then I will keep shooting for pleasure. Thanks again
Miranda

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It's been awhile. I am busy and trying to keep up with everything. I will be shooting again on wednesday so keep an eye out for new works! I have shot a bit here and there but just haven't felt up to posting much.

I'm getting ready for Ethan to start preschool this year. I'm so excited for him. Serenity might head to some dance classes as ezra and I watch.

I have decided to stop replying to favorites. Every favorite is very much appreciated...it's just a lot of work replying to each one. Time is limited. I try to always return comments though! (although sometimes it's hard to reply to "nice")

Well that's all for today folks. Much love to all of you who took the time out to read this.

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Well finally life is slowing back down a bit. I finished my weddings and the art show I had lined up. The weddings went wonderfully and I actually sold something at the art show! I sold off a rather large print and some postcards. After participation fees I think I will make around 100 bucks. Not bad since I didn't think I would sell anything. I have so many ideas for next year's show!!!

I have to catch up with life. The house, payments, kids...all that needs attention. Once things slow down I will try to catch up on messages. Thank you all for your continued love and support.

Miranda

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So I have most of my pieces all set to go. Tomorrow is set up day. I'm so nervous I can't sleep and I feel sick. Wish me luck. I NEED IT BADLY!

If you are in WI stop by the rising star mill this weekend. My work was chosen to be included in this year's art show. Your support would mean a lot to me.
Miranda

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A few of you know my infatuation with so you think you can dance. This year is by far my favorite. I mean there was that mia michaels bench dance that was made immortal by travis...but this year is just amazing! Easily my favorite dance thus far has been cheslie and mark dancing to bleeding love. ([link]) It was pure genius. The emotion was just so painfully beautiful. This is followed very closely by twitch and kerrington's dance last night. It was so intimate! At least one of my friends here on dA watches the show too. Do you watch as well?

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Well life has been quite the journey lately. I'm working on overcoming some huge personal obstacles. Artistically I have been in a bit of a funk. Nothing seems to be working correctly for me. I knew my comp screen needed to be reconfigured but never knew how badly off it was till I viewed my work from someone else' computer. Holy darkness in my photos! The colors were off...the saturation off...the contrast was crazy strong. Time to correct the screen and hope to save some of those photos I thought were way underexposed. sigh...

Thankfully all who have been working with me have been impressed enough to spread the word on to other people and to request working with me again. On the plus side this last model took me to Neenah, WI. If you have never been to downtown neenah I suggest you take a quick tour. It is so awesome! I really must set aside time to photograph it. The big brick buildings (reminiscent of zombie apocalypses) quaint town following...mansions...boats...it's just fabulous! Too bad I was rushed for time. I could get "lost" there for a bit. Wicked cool. It almost felt a bit like back home for me, but mixed with the best WI has to offer. Maybe it was just relief from the mayhem happening at home and the prospect of something new. I really was infected by that place though. Next time I have to bring my a-game and capture something fantastical.

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The Winner to my 11,000th view catch was actually a friend from the club I run! She has some really great shots and happens to be a doll of a person. I will add a little bio once she has time to send some info over. Until then here is a collection from her gallery.



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The Wedding party backed out for a second time. They say that my extremely cheap price is too expensive for them to handle. So sad

I am offering a full feature on whoever can catch me 11,000th view I will conduct a short interview and post works from your gallery. Good luck and may the best man win. Wishing you all a blessed day from you friendly local mommy photographer. Holy adjectives batman!

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Friend's Feature














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Top ten people to reply will get a feature here on my journal
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He finds such interesting things. The other night I found sites that do wonderful things with your photography. Today he left a window with great links a photographer shouldn't be without. [link] I think from there he found an "online school" Thanks jers!!!

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I only have a minute but here is another 8 things tag I got.

Once again here are the rules:
1. Post these rules
2. Each person tagged must post 10 random (hopefully interesting) facts about themselves
3. Tags should write a blogpost of these facts
4. At the end of the post 8 more bloggers are tagged and named
5. Go to their blog and leave a comment telling them they're tagged

FACTS ABOUT ME

1. I went to school to be a teacher but got kicked out my first year do to poor class attendance. (my college made you attend every class. If you missed one session your grade slipped a whole notch.)
2 I then went on to study some psychiatry. I find it very intriguing but not my path once again.
3. I have never taken formal art classes. I learned a somethings about light and color temperature from my talented grandmother, proportion from my my mother, and everything else has been self taught. I do rely heavily on advice from some mentors here on dA to help me learn and grow.
4. I never wanted to bear my own children. I always thought I would adopt when the time was right. I still want to do so some day.
5. I love to sing but if I don't practice like crazy you might as well listen to american idol auditions lol
6. I used to play sports avidly! I lived and breathed athletics.
7. I was my high school's photographer (cheeeeeesey) One boy actually told me I had zero talent behind the lens. His family member (who did photography for a living) came and shot his game and blew me out of the water of course. Sometimes I still hear the voices of those who think that I can't hack it and it depresses me.
8. I gained 60 pounds since I got married. I can't stand to look in the mirror anymore. Yes I know...three pregnancies in five years can do that to you...I still hate it!

AND I LOVE MY WATCHERS! You guys are too sweet. Umm...lets see here. I have to tag 8 people.
From my new watchers I tag and
From my wonderful long term friend list I tag (again sorry lady)

I hope you have time to do them

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Take it or leave it?
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Comments please. I'm interested in what you think of these "really stunning pictures"

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Well the kitty in my KITTY photo has passed away. He was by far one of my favorite kitties the farm has produced. It seems as if I find a favorite, it is the one that dies. Farewell beautiful kitten.

I'm still trying to figure out what I should do for this upcoming show. Ideas are totally welcome. I want so badly to get into these shows but when I do I have no idea what to do for them.

The babies are growing like weeds. Grass is starting to shimmer that lovely green. Summer is on it's way! I'm going to host a free portrait sitting in Iverson Park at a to be determined date. (early fall probably) When I lived in point I really enjoyed visiting this park frequently. I used to take my son for walks along the river. One of the only ways he would calm down was to take him for a swing. It worked like magic every time.

I would like to invite you all quite ahead of time to the Rising Star Mill Art Show to be held July 10-13th. I will only be there the tenth and the latter part of the 13th. The hours are 8-8 Thursday through Saturday. 8-5 on Sunday.



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Well I had almost caught up with most of my thank you's when one of my photos was featured a couple of different places!!! A farmer and his dog is becoming quite popular. It's a shot I feel pretty strongly about seeing how it's my husband and his dog in it. Ever since I got serious about photography I have wanted to shoot this.

When it is time to let the next herd in for milking the farmers (my husband and the hired hand) scrape down the pathway and spread the bedding around. After all is cleaned up a bit he walks down the aisle spreading lime powder. It helps to neutralize the acidity in the manure and such. The cloud is always so thick and helps to spread the light. I always loved the moment he walked back and the atmosphere was just so tangible. In this shot I had to run back down the aisle ahead of him so the lime had already settled a tad.
One of the reasons I shot it was for my family. We are born and raised californians but I married and moved to WI. My family is enamoured with the life we live. They have a love hate relationship with all Wisconsin has to offer. I shot so I could send some more "farm life" photos home to CA. Thanks for all the favorites and support! In the near future I plan on giving a shout out to my loyal and wonderful fans. I have grown so much because of your advice and support. You rock.
Miranda

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Last week I contracted a pretty bad flu. The kids had their birthday party yesterday and I have just been swamped so I haven't had time to thank all of you wonderful people for all the support you have given me. If I don't take the time to go through and thank you, it's not because I don't appreciate you. I have the art show coming up, the kids, and I'm still on meds for this last flu. Sooooo thank you!

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Today I shot photos of my son and again did a hasty shoot of the new kitten. I will post most of the photos to my scrap box. A few will make it into the regular watch list so bear with my kitten, kid, and flower photos. Thanks for watching!
Miranda

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Every year there is an art show hosted in the Rising Star Mill near the Iola car show. You may leave your name and art site if you are interested in hosting a spot the next year. Throughout the year they check your work and discuss if you are a likely candidate. I was chosen! Unfortunately for me I will be in MI shooting a wedding in the middle of it all, but I think I'm still going to go for it!!!! The show hours are 8am to 8pm on july 10,11,12, and 8-5 on the 13th. If you have any suggestions for pieces to show I would be most grateful as this is going to take a lot of consideration! Thanks lovelies!
Miranda

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Well I'm starting to feel melded back into Wisconsin life once again. It only takes a day and I'm up to speed in cali, but two weeks and I still miss the sun and my old life. On the plus side we celebrated my husband's 25th birthday this week! He has an account on here but never posts. He is [link], and he's awesome We went to eat at one of our favorite spots in point and reminisced over the first years of marriage. Being that we were both recuperating from being sick we skedaddled back home to bed. I also managed to take the kids out to the children's museum this week! It was fun until they burned out and needed sleep like a drug.

Oh and the landlady FINALLY finished the bathroom! YAYAYAYAY I still don't have the shower curtain up but at least we can bathe without running to the inlaw's house across town.

I found part two of my cali photos so expect more posts. Part one were mostly family stuff so I didn't have much to share. Places to look forward to...The Getty!!! Descanso (it means sleeping) gardens, traveltown (a train park), and a little more from the LA zoo. I could throw in some beach shots if I feel like it. We shall see

I was looking for someone in my watch list when I realized how long it has become. To all those who faithfully watch me, thanks and kudos to you!!! I shall have to do another watchers feature in the near future.

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I entered a photo of my daughter in a baby photo contest. Please go vote for me and spread the word. If I win I will receive 2,500 dollars! You can vote once a day so please keep me in mind. Thanks so much for your support!

the link doesn't work from deviantart so check out my facebook account to see the address.
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I got a subscription again! I suppose I should do the tag that has been going around...
RULES:
1) Answer the questions below
2) Take each answer and type it into dA search box
3) Take a deviation from the first page of results (may use ' popular' or 'newest' ) and post thumb (for subscribers) or link (non-subscribers)
4) You can't copy the persons answers who posted this before you

So here we go!

1. The age you will be on your next birthday: 25, yeah I'm still young



2. A place you'd like to travel: Italy



3. Your favorite place: Mountains




4. Your favorite object: computer



5. Favorite food: shrimp pasta
with white wine


6. Your favorite animal: dog



7. Your favorite color: perriwinkle




8. The town/state/etc in which you live: wisconsin



9. Name of past pet: smokey





10. A dream come true: my own studio




11. Your nickname/screenname: romi




12. Middle name: Rose
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So late night on January 14th I sat up writing a journal since I was having "false labor" and couldn't sleep. The next morning I woke up with full on contractions. I knew I still had some time so I did my best to rest until I knew jers would be done with the brunt of his morning milking schedule before I called for help. Around nine am I headed out to the doctors thinking that just after lunch I would be holding my new baby..(I have a history of fast deliveries) Unfortunately for me I stayed in labor till 2:55 am the next morning. At least we finally got there and I have a new beautiful baby boy to cradle. My two other children just adore the new addition and are quickly becoming mommy's little helpers. Thanks to all of you who left such sweet comments and I hope to have some more time to share photos with you. As my sub runs out in just a couple of days I thought I would post some thumbs of ezra up here.


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Tonight I photographed my pregnant belly even though I absolutely hate having the camera poised in my direction. In the process I did some nudes that if they were someone else's tummy I would totally post. Since they are mine I can't bring myself to do it. They are too revealing (in the harsh reality sort of way) and I personally know too many people on here to feel comfy sharing them. I mean my kid's godfather is on here for goodness sakes (not to mention my family checks it out often). Maybe when I am old and gray I will post them to celebrate vitality.

Still no baby...obviously. This week begins talks of induction with my doc. I think my appointment is thursday. I can't wait to be done waiting. I feel like all eyes are on me. Somedays it is as though people blame me for not being able to push it out. "What's she waiting for?" I tried all the home remidies but nothing is triggering full out labor...just the false labor over and over and over again. Sigh....

I'm kind of sad that my subscription will run out soon. I'm going to seriously cut my watch list back so that I can keep up with the people I'm closest with. I don't have time to sort through hundreds of photos anymore anyways. Well, time to go clean up and jump into bed. Goodnight!

Doc says I might not make it through the week before baby three comes out! Here's hoping ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/16271754/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/16271754/ Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:25:07 PST



To all my watchers and friends. I picked out some names that often comment or fave that have become great mentors or friends here on dA. I could have picked a million people practically, but these are just a few random deviations from your galleries. In no particular order....





Thanks for all your support and I will try to do one more feature (at least) before my sub runs out!

Doc says I might not make it through the week before baby three comes out! Here's hoping ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/16036848/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/16036848/ Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:46:35 PST



Tonight was a gloriously foggy evening! After getting home from cookie baking at grandma's house I decided to go out again and do some fun shooting around. I came back cold and exhilarated. It really has been sometime since I shot just for the heck of it. I might post a couple photos later. Besides that life has been hectic of course, but manageable so far. We have the names for baby three picked out so now we just have to wait to find out if it will be a boy or a girl. I'm kinda hoping for a boy this time, but it doesn't really matter much to me. It's way past my bedtime and I have to head out earlier then usual tomorrow so goodnight!

Baby number three is almost ready to join the land of the living! ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/15892304/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/15892304/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:59:39 PST



Tonight I will be photographing the board of elders for the library. I'm really thrilled about it! I have sketched up three different ideas for a quick and effective set up. I already dropped off my backdrops and lighting. I leave in tenish minutes...

I hope I am always as thrilled about my job as I am today. I have another possibility for a wedding next summer. Cross your fingers that I get it!

Expect a feature of my good friends here on dA in the next week or so. I only have about another month of subscription goodness before I can't do it anymore so I will attempt to get a few featurettes in before then!

The baby pain is getting worse, but the due date is just around the corner. Names are still so much of a conundrum. I have nothing picked if it's a girl. I know that I want the middle name to be Justus if it's a boy. Besides that negotiation is still wide open.

Choir and solo work was fun but I'm glad the christmas season is almost over. I'm so tired and overworked lately lol. Too bad I don't get paid for all this effort right? Next spring I was being considered to take over the choir directing but I don't think the current director is going to go through with retiring. That's fine with me cause it has been years since I even was in touch with anything musical besides a radio button lol. I'm just happy to be using my talents and I'm grateful for the new friends I have been making through it.

In case I get too caught up in the whirlwind we call life....or in case I pop out a baby and am too occupied to type...MERRY CHRISTMAS! Enjoy the small things and forget about the big mess this time always is. If you are anti christmas more power to you lol. Being a mom at this time of the year is really bringing a new perspective of the holiday. My kids are enamoured by the lights and music. They are swept up with all the colors and happiness. So far I have done a pretty good job keeping them interested in the art and joy of the holiday and tried to seperate the presents a bit. They know presents are coming...but the joy my son got from picking out a new "chrikmas" star for the tree was absolutely amazing. Every night he lights it up his little face outshines it. All these things I am treasuring in my heart so that in five years when all he can think about is how janey sue is getting better presents, I will have those beautiful eyes to reflect on. Merry christmas and I love you!

Baby three is on the way! Due in January...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/15699648/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/15699648/ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:11:05 PST



The other day I wrote a long journal out but it never showed up on my account. Did it go out or did it just disappear into the ether?

Baby three is on the way! Due in January...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/15408797/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/15408797/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:56:18 PST



just trying it out. Thanks for looking. Thanks to for the CSS template!

Baby three is on the way! Due in January...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/15368504/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/15368504/ Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:24:33 PST



Due to some problems I have going on in my personal life...I decided to step down as club leader from for a few months.

In other news I won first place in *takuminanashi-stock's contest! Hurrah for that!

It looks like I may be doing the photography for our local library. They want to use some black and white candids for their website. I'm so honored to be asked!!!

My lil business plans are rolling along, and though I am being hired for events next summer....I have yet to schedule anyone for Christmas. We shall see what happens next right?

tentative baby names have been chosen. Corben David if it is a boy, or Evalina grace if it's a girl. We don't know if those are final, just two that we seem to agree upon for the most part.

My husband has a nasty flu today so lets hope it doesn't spread to the rest of us. It's weird cause he never gets sick. You know the old saying though...when it rains it pours. Good thing is he usually recuperates at amazing speeds. I expect him to be his normal silly self by tomorrow night.

Life is sure a curious thing. There are so many hidden surprises, both benign and antagonistic. Our last name literally translated means stone carver. How silly to think about etching something in stone. Time will just wash it away despite the carvers most fervent intentions.

I suppose that is why I love photography so much. You aren't trying to stay in the past, you are just documenting the path. By doing so you get to leave your distinct impression of those moments. Taking those fleeting seconds and turning them into a legacy...a promise...a reflection...there is just so much more to a photograph then technique or style. It's life reflected in your love. Next time you take a photograph let it linger on you for awhile. Bask in it's creation. Don't rush, don't do it for someone else, do it because it's something that completes you.

Baby three is on the way! Due in January...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/15264776/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/15264776/ Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:51:02 PDT Check out the group I am a senior staff member of... I also write for


First, my 8,000th view is just around the corner. If you catch it you win a feature in my journal. Now that little piece of business aside...

As of Monday, October 29th I will be opening for portrait business! Here is a link to my website...[link] I won't bore you with the details, I just would like some of that wonderful luck to wear off on me this year.

Things have been going a bit better for the family lately. Money is still tight as hell, and juggling bills is definetly no picnic, but other things are slowly changing for the better. I'm becoming a cleaner mommy and my urchins are growing into such lovely creatures. Every day I wish I could bottle up their beauty and save it forever. I suppose that is why they are my biggest photographic subjects

Last month I took a trip to Michigan with my little family. Of course I had to do some photography...seeing how I promised to share some of it with the family who loaned us the cabin. I took a few prints down to the wife who was so pleased with it she asked if she could share it with a museum curator she is friends with. She told me that the curator has been talking about getting new postcards to put up...and she is hoping that my photos could be on them!!! And the joy doesn't stop there. She is the town vet (and in a farm town everyone goes there...) and has been sharing my photography with anyone who will listen. A local photographer saw my work and was impressed. I think I shall go pay her a visit. I only wish I had printed more then a few pictures off now lol. Such flattery gives me hope. Hope that I can contribute to a serious artistic community and maybe draw in some income to help with our situation. Phew...what a novel this journal is today!

If all goes well with christmas portraits, I hope to purchase a new bed this year. Not that any of you need to know this, but jers and I are sleeping on the same full sized bed he has used all his life practically. It has big indentations in it that cause my back to hurt, not to mention there isn't really room to nurse the baby in it when jers is in it too lol. We have made it this long so it's not as if I will die, but I am pretty tired of sleeping in such a small broken bed lol. I also hope to continue adding to my camera equipment and build my portfolio. Wish me luck!

Baby three is on the way! Due in January...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/14899412/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/14899412/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:35:20 PDT Check out the group I am a senior staff member of... I also write for


So I was tagged awhile back and should prolly get to it huh?

The rules are:
1. Post these rules
2. Each person tagged must post 8 random (hopefully interesting) facts about themselves
3. Tags should write a blogpost of these facts
4. At the end of the post 8 more bloggers are tagged and named
5. Go to their blog and leave a comment telling them they're tagged


1. I'm one of the most disorganized spontaneous people you will ever meet....but I try to hide that fact from everyone. I fail miserably though
2. I am named after the Miranda rose ([link]) but I actually think I was named after the red version.
3. I love playing sports but get impatient while watching them
4. I have ADHD...seriously...Now what was I doing here?
5. I don't have formal photographic training but I'm trying to become a photographer anyways
6. As a kid I enjoyed camping up and down the western US coast along with my grandparents. I once got pushed off a redwood stump three times my height.
7. Forests (real lush ones) make me giddy
8. I'm a nerd for word/strategy games. I mean I love video games and all, but a great cup of coffee or tea and a competent scrabble opponent make a great afternoon.

Baby three is on the way! Due in January...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/14867098/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/14867098/ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:42:34 PDT Check out the group I am a senior staff member of... I also write for


So now I know why I can't breathe every time I sweep. Turns out I have aggravated Asthma brought on by pregnancy allergies. Supposedly I can't sweep or dust any more...rigggghhhhttt....Like I could stop. No one else to take over! Oh well, at least I have meds now.

I'm feeling better today then I did the other day. Things are still tough, but we will somehow pull through. We always do...Plus my babies rock!

I should get some more pictures from our trip up sometime. Hopefully soon, so keep an eye out!

Baby three is on the way! Due in January...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/14842984/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/14842984/ Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:58:42 PDT Check out the group I am a senior staff member of... I also write for


I'm alive. Really I am. I have just been very busy of late. Here I am sitting with my baby girl on my lap trying to get through bills and lists and all I can think about is how my stomach hurts and how much more work I have to do before the day is through. I hate this apartment and dream about the house we will get to live in...maybe as soon as a year.

Photography seems to weave in and out of my life. I start getting really serious about it and try to make a run of things, but life ends up tumbling down around me and I'm forced to shelf it for a bit. People keep telling me that it's ok and that I should be concentrating on my kids and try to take it easy. It's hard though. They don't understand the passion and drive for success that I have. The problem is I can't handle both full time responsibilities at the same time. I have trouble handling just the mom duties to be totally honest...As much as this shouldn't be my motivation for photography, I really need to start working for money. I hate living on 50 bucks a week for gas and groceries (after all other bills are paid) It's very oppressive. Thankfully we live in a place where gas is cheapish and we get free meat and milk from the farm. I should stop looking at the hard side of things. I mean I do have two (and a half) beautiful babies, a great husband who truly cares about us, a talent to continue to hone, and we are all healthy (for the most part). In a year we will be out of this horrid apartment and living directly on the farm. That in itself will save us tons of money and worry. We just have to hang in there until then.

Well after that unpleasant rant I shall go get back to my housework then head out to the farm to take care of the calves (my mom in law is out of town so I get to take over for her for a few days)

Baby three is on the way! Due in January...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/14542117/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/14542117/ Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:06:58 PDT Check out the group I am a senior staff member of... I also write for


AHHHH today is my art and craft fair in Marshfield, WI. I could hardly sleep last night. I'm hoping to make enough money to cover all the prints I had made up...as well as some simple props for the photo booth. We shall see. I stop in point to pick up my last print package I had developed then spend an hour at the park relaxing and matting them all up. Then it's off in a flurry to marshfield! I had decided to break up the drive a bit cause I have been getting kind of sleepy when driving lately. Plus it's not good for pregnant women to sit for too long.

Pray that I do well today. It really means a lot to me. Just a silly fair and I'm so excited about it.

Baby three is on the way! Due in January...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/14502204/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/14502204/ Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:59:48 PDT Check out the group I am a senior staff member of... I also write for


Well this saturday I'm off to an art and craft fair in Marshfield, WI. I'm nervous about spending some of our precious few dollars to get prints made, but hopefully I will sell a few right In an hour or so I think I will walk down to the little thrift shop down the street and look for a good bar stool or something of that nature. I'm setting up a little photo booth at the art fair. Five bucks a pop will get you a photo in your email. I'm taking a few simple props and backgrounds along with a couple of my lights. I think this may be my biggest seller at the fair. I'm excited about it too cause I can practice my portrait knowledge and slowly increase my skills. I won't have the kids all day so I can just concentrate on working. Well, wish me luck!

Baby three is on the way! Due in december...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/13806230/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/13806230/ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:10:09 PDT Check out the group I am a senior staff member of... I also write for


I'm still working my butt off but I have a lil time here and there to update.
First thing to update is the contest winners for the month of may! They were...
1st
2nd
3rd
Good work all!
I'm almost in my fourth month of pregnancy now. The baby is growing strong and healthy! Serenity walks and is learning to talk. Ethan is still a spitfire but he is calming down quite a bit. I'm so proud of them!

I have written a new submission policy for the club I lead and I'm hoping it will help improve the group. I'm still looking for worker ages 18+ I have gotten two applications and I will be reviewing them in the next few days!

Now since I have been working so hard I think that it is fair that I do some shameless self promotion. Take a gander and enjoy!

~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/13373600/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/13373600/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:41:22 PDT Check out the group I am a senior staff member of... I also write for


I might pop in to check a few messages but I will be out all week preparing for the wedding on saturday and cleaning the house up to perfection. I won't hardly check my comp. at all this week.

Baby three is on the way! Due in december...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/13249262/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/13249262/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:43:09 PDT Check out the group I am a senior staff member of... I also write for


The Rules of this Tagging Game

The 1st player of this “game” starts with the topic “6 weird habits/facts/dislikes about yourself”
and people who get tagged must write in their journals about their 6 weird habits/facts/dislikes as well as state

this rule clearly.

In the end, you need to choose the next 6 people to be tagged and list to their names. Don't forget to leave a

comment that says “you're tagged” in their deviant page comments and tell them to read yours.

1. I'm a buffy freak. I watch the series repeatedly with glee.

2. I'm a very messy peron. Between kids/art/and cleaning....cleaning up gets hit last.

3. I always thoroughly browse a store before I leave it.

4. I'm extremely scared of black widows. That's it. Other bugs don't bother me too much. I don't love them per say..but don't get me like a widow can.

5. I have about the lowest self esteem a person can have. I just use sarcasm to cover it up.

6. I get really sick in the mornings so I think I have to cancel the fair spot on saturday.

I'm not tagging people. If you WANT to do it, go for it.

Baby three is on the way! Due in december...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/13231788/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/13231788/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:41:21 PDT Check out the group I am a senior staff member of... I also write for


Rule #1:
If you open this you MUST take it

Rule # 2:
You are NOT ALLOWED to explain ANYTHING unless someone
messages you and asks

Rule #3:
Only answer True or False

Q: Kissed someone on your top friends (on DA)? I dunno if jers is on my top list lol
Q: Been arrested? False
Q: Kissed someone you didn't like? True
Q: You like someone? True
Q: Held a snake? True
Q: Been suspended from school? True
Q: Been fired from a job? True
Q: Sang karaoke? True
Q: Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? True
Q: Laughed until you started crying? True
Q: Caught a snowflake on your tongue? True
Q: Kissed in the rain? True
Q: Sang in the shower? True
Q: Sat on a roof top? True
Q: Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on? True
Q: Broken a bone? False
Q: Shaved your head? False
Q: Played a prank on someone? True
Q: Had/have a gym membership? True
Q: Made a girlfriend/boyfriend cry? True
Q: Shot a gun? True
Q: Donated Blood? False
Q: Had your heart broken? True
Q: Broken someone's heart? True..poor boys
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Who was your last?"
just be 100% truthful
LAST PERSON.

1. You hung out with? Jeremy
2. Last person you texted? I actually think it was mark. I don't text much
3. You were in a car with? The kids
4. Went to the movies with? Jeremy
5. You talked to on the phone? Mom
7. Made you laugh? Ethan
8. You hugged? Serenity
9. You cried with? Jers
10. Talked to on AIM? hmm...maybe tristan?


WOULD YOU RATHER...

2. Be serious or be funny? Depends on the day

3. Drink whole or skim milk? Whole

4. Die in a fire or get shot? Shoot me please
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ANSWER TRUTHFULLY...

1. Sun or moon? Moon

2. Winter or Fall? Fall baba

3. Left or right? Right

4. Sunny or rainy? Depends on my mood. Pray for rain early in the morning on saturday...make it clear up magically at 8:30 am

6. Where do you live? Wisconsin

8. Do you want to get married? I am

9. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it up? Twirl

10. Do You Cook? Yes I can

11. Current mood? Stressed
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IN THE LAST 72 HOURS HAVE YOU...

1. Kissed someone? Always

2. Sang? Yes!

3. Been hugged? Kids, and hubby

4. Cried? A tear slipped out the other day

5. Like someone you can't have? no

Repost this as, "Who was your last?"

Baby three is on the way! Due in december...we think... ]]> ~romirose22 http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/13109914/ http://romirose22.deviantart.com/journal/13109914/ Tue, 29 May 2007 15:58:20 PDT Check out the group I am a senior staff member of... I also write for


I'm going to do it. That is I am entering an art street fair a couple of weeks from now. I'm so nervous about it. It's gonna cost me a pretty penny to print and matte enough photos to make my booth worth browsing. If you have a favorite piece of art in my gallery, please let me know. I'm now trying to figure out pricing and which photos I will for certain take with me. So much work to do! If I don't finish in time for this one I will wait for the one in august and the oktoberfest in september. Wish me luck!

*new news. I'm starting a site on VOX. Check it out. [link]

**EDIT My new camera came back in working order! That is a huge load off of my mind. Thanks for all the hugs and support throughout this challenge I love ya'll!

Baby three is on the way! Due in december...we think... ]]> ~romirose22