http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:stevensaysitsme&section=today deviantART RSS for by:stevensaysitsme en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:47:08 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://stevensaysitsme.deviantart.com/journal/29317958/ http://stevensaysitsme.deviantart.com/journal/29317958/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:17:42 PST So I'm staying away from it. But, after many hours with the manual, I'm getting more comfy with the camera

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But the good news is that I feel better. Better about everything. Still pissed and annoyed at the companies that are and have screwed me, but feeling better about the other things. Sure wish I had a puppy or a kitten to play with...

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I guess I'm supposed to figure out why I'm having a bad day in order to turn it into a good day.

Will the introspection ever end?

Complaining kinda makes me feel better. Until the next time I encounter mass incompetence. I just hate stupidity. And I don't much care that I am guilty of it as well.

Talk radio. Maybe that is my true calling?

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Maybe that is what and how I consider being spoiled. Not by having money, which I don't anyways, but by what I have desired out of my life. Personal leisure.

My society has told me to pursue leisure at any and all costs. Leisure for myself and those around me. Through all forms of media I've been told that personal happiness comes from wealth. Financial wealth. And financial wealth leads to leisure. To retire in style.

And so I have pursued financial wealth. And have failed. I don't have any money. Sure, more than someone living in the gutter in Mumbai, but nothing compared to even my poorest of friends. But I'm so beyond disgruntled that my financial dreams have been a failure.

And I am disgusted with myself for believing in the wrong things. The wrong ideology.

Basically, I think I've been ruined. Socially, emotionally, and financially. I took the wrong road and am paying for it dearly.

What is a boy like me to do?

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But I didn't and probably won't

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]]> *stevensaysitsme http://stevensaysitsme.deviantart.com/journal/29040972/ http://stevensaysitsme.deviantart.com/journal/29040972/ Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:28:40 PST I do feel under the weather all ready. Or maybe it's just the blah and gloomy overcast weather?

On a positive note, I'm feeling happier.

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]]> *stevensaysitsme http://stevensaysitsme.deviantart.com/journal/29016969/ http://stevensaysitsme.deviantart.com/journal/29016969/ Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:27:55 PST I don't think I've ever liked them as much as Nikon. Nikon is the way to go for me. I don't need random functions or speed. Just a smart metering system and quality large sensor. Oh, and a fast lens. And some adjust-ability.

But alas...

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So, forget it all. Screw it.

I can't take it anymore. So much want. So much need. Always the question of, "which to cater to?" I change my mind out of poverty, fear of oppression, fear of success, and a lack of time. I just give up and quit. Boom, there. Take that one.


So as usual I'm going to settle for few functions, poor electronics, processing speed nae better than the esteemed and generally adorable Sloth, bad image quality, cumbersome, and overall just disappointingly ungainly in most all ways. And ever so gently add to my frustration, deteriorating health, questionable sanity, and most all personal removal towards positive social function.

All resulting into a lack of will to move forward yet once again.

A vintage typewriter could be nice. No bother powering it up. Just write away. Nice

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If fear I am always giving the wrong impression. How, with poor communication skills. Or writing skills. So I am constantly doubting what I write. I don't believe it and neither should anyone else. Because I can't write. I'm not illiterate, but under skilled. So I constantly edit in fear of people not appreciated who I am. Or could be. That they just want the worst for me. And rightfully so. I see in my older age that I was a constant turd. Thankfully, my behavior had a little help from the other side. 50/50. So bummer. I guess my quest for perfection will ultimately rule my end.

]]> *stevensaysitsme http://stevensaysitsme.deviantart.com/journal/28921404/ http://stevensaysitsme.deviantart.com/journal/28921404/ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:43:18 PST So, on I go getting frustrated as hell with my current equipment.

I just about shat myself last night trying some simple Macro stuff. The lighting and focus, with a point and shoot mind you, made me angry angry angry. I almost started throwing and breaking stuff. Thankfully, a few strategically pointed flashlights got me a decent shot I called "commitment".

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Its back to a hobby anyways.

That's really it for me right now.

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Well, not me. I've had some fancy stuff in the past and I can tell you the pictures will still suck. Sure, you get more pictures with a fast camera, but not necessarily worth the effort.

I think digital depth of field sucks. I wish I had a big ass DSLR with sweet Nikon lenses Nikon D3 A nice chunky flash with a few slaves Lenses and lenses and lenses. 100mm Macro with flash bracket and flashes.

And a studio. Holy crap! Think of how I could fail with a Studio full of Equipment! Ha ha ha. I am an Evil Genius!

Um, sorry. So yeah, I get super frustrated losing a shot because equipment failure or all out lack of.

Here, here is a positive note. At least I have the ability...what?

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]]> *stevensaysitsme http://stevensaysitsme.deviantart.com/journal/28744465/ http://stevensaysitsme.deviantart.com/journal/28744465/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:02:32 PST But I don't miss having to develop film. Still, I think I'd get an F5, F4s, or F3. F4s is the sexiest one I think. But then there are the accessories. Not to mention the weight of all of it. I gotta remember that I am only doing this for a hobby. Still, like last night's night shots, I'd like a "real" camera. Get me a Hasselblad with a digital back Maybe even some lights and muslin And a Nikon D3 Toys toys toys. I mean, tools tools tools

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Inspired by Tiger Woods.

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"Can't take it anymore, Scotty!"

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The I don't want it in my neighborhood mentality is common and although I can empathize with your concerns comparing a strip club to Guantanamo and making what is a very serious issue in this world into a joke shows me that your compassion takes second place to what would seem to be a diluted sense of morality. If they do move a military prison into your neighborhood maybe you can get a job water-boarding prisoners and use the income to offset your decline in property values.

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In no particular order:

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Ingredients: 1 full container of Paul Newman’s Sockarooni Sauce
1 Red or Yellow Onion (diced)
1 6 1/2 oz Silva Linguica Sausage (half moon slices)
4 cloves of Garlic (either finely chopped or put through a garlic press)
1 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
1/16 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (McCormick Tuscan Style Italian Seasoning)
1/4 teaspoon of Pappy’s seasoning (you may substitute Johnny’s seasoning salt)
1/2 cup Kraft Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoon Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for cooking Onions/Sausage)
3/4 of a 1lb Box of Barilla Spaghetti

Options: 1 teaspoon red wine (preferably not super dry)
1 tablespoon of Salted Butter

Cooking: Sauté the diced onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil (salt and pepper if desired). Either sauté the Onion completely and add it to the sauce, or remove 3/4 of the Onions when they are 3/4 of the way cooked and add them to the sauce.

Add the Sausage (with 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil) to the leftover sautéed Onions and cook on low heat. Cover and stir often. The Sausage will be done when they are gently browned.

Add diced Garlic and stir until the Garlic is gently browned.

Drain the oil from the pan and add desired amount of Sausage/Onions/Garlic to sauce.

Any leftover Sausage/Onions/Garlic can be used as a side dish.

Add the rest of the seasonings (parmesan, pepper, salt, Pappy’s, etc) to the sauce.

Cook the sauce over medium low heat for 20 minutes. Do not allow the sauce to boil! Taste test the sauce and add extra ingredients if desired. If ingredients are added, wait at least 5 minutes before re-tasting for everything to blend together. The sauce should cook for at least 30-60 minutes total time.

Notes: Do not allow the sauce to boil! Stir every couple of minutes, or as needed. Add all the ingredients at once to the sauce and cook over low heat for 20 minutes. Complete a taste test. If the sauce is bitter add a 1/4 teaspoon of sugar and cook for another 5 minutes. Re-taste the sauce and add ingredients as desired. Always cook the sauce for at least 5 minutes before re-tasting.

I recommend tasting all the ingredients separately. This will help give you an understanding of how to finely tune the recipe to your particular taste preference.

*****Some may prefer not adding the sausage to the sauce and just having it as a side dish*****

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