For Christmas I did a series of 6”x6” portrait paintings for some of my friends. Each piece was done with watercolor, guache, and ink. It was a new style for me to work in and I had lots of fun doing them. If you wanna look at them, feel free to check out my new photography section. I’ll probably start adding all my photos in this section so you can see them and add comments if you like. Mind you, this photogallery has a different feel then my regular sketchism page, but it was the best template I could find. Enjoy!
Monthly Archive for December, 2004
In less than 24 hours my close friends Heredes and Marcy will be walking down the aisle together. Needless to say I am super happy for them. I’ve seen a joy in them for the years that I’ve known them and it really is contagious. It’s been such an honor to be a part of their lives, helping contribute in small things for the past years. Be sure to drop by their site in the next few months for updates and pictures and lots of other fun stuff. I’ve been put in charge of designing and maintaining it all. Another honor.
My job tomorrow is to host the reception. I’ll be responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly, from dancing to eating to toasting to taking pictures. I don’t particularly plan on saying any jokes, but if the crowd demands it then I shall provide it.
And now, I rest.
This a shameless self-promoting christmas gift, but a gift nonetheless for you all. Enjoy.
In about half an hour I’m heading out to my aunt’s for the annual christmas gathering. I have no clue what we’ll be up to tomorrow, but I’m sure someone has already planned it and I’ll be obligated to attend. I probably should finish wrapping up some of these gifts.
Been having a lot of anxiety building up lately. Worrying about things, feeling stupid about others, getting angry easier than before, feeling let down by some. My mind starts wandering before I sleep, reenacting scenarios where I’ve stumbled or contributed in the stumbling of others. The tears come easier these days, either out of inspiration or of sorrow. Sometimes I just need to walk. I get outside and just lay it all out to the Lord. I’m in desperate need of one of those walks right now. My heart is so weary and the words just don’t seem to help right now.
I’m hoping this week off from school and work will be a productive one. I want to dive into some more books and movies and paintings. Get my prayers back on track.
Merry Christmas y’all. Love ya.
Don’t know what it is about this time of year, but as Christmas day approaches I slowly begin to realize how many people I am acquainted with. This person has been so kind. That person was there for me that time. That guy I’ve known for years. Oh the burden of debt is on my shoulders, though not necessarily financially. How do I show these people my gratitude with a gift? A few days ago I thought I had it covered, but there are too many people I’ve looked over.
I don’t want the gifts I give to seem cheap. One of those, “I’ll just get them one of these…” gifts. Wow, I just realized how close to that date we are. It’s crunch time. Cheap gifts here I come.
Work has been quite hectic these days. I’ve been in charge of producing a Thirdeye-promo emailer for all of our current and potential clients and business partners. The pressure is on. I can’t even write about it very much, it stresses me out. Well I’m going to get back to working now that I have some spare time at home (spare time to work? Oxymoronic maybe?). Speaking of Thirdeye… look! I’m wearing a Christmas hat now!
Ok I’m dizzy now. Catch ya’ll later.
One big shoutout (hug) to my homie C.G.S. Keep it gangsta.
I’ll cut right to the chase. This Sunday my friends and I were scammed. Big time. What was advertised as the biggest thing in hip-hop turned out to be seven hours of waiting in the cold winds of a Miami night, listening to 5 DJs perform for a crowd of hungry hip-hop heads. Well we all left starving for what we were promised. I won’t get into all the details right now, just know it sucked.
However, it wasn’t a complete bummer. I got to spend time with Tony, Hector, Enrique, and Claire. We had some good laughs despite the dissapointment. I promised them that one day we would be able to look back and laugh. Better sooner than later.
Enjoy the pictures.
Is it foolish to expect justice in this world?
Where Man ordains everything his and seeks
New paths towards quenching the greed within.
Where we lock doors and dim lights to keep
Our neighbors safely away.
Where strange glances accompany
Quiet judgements.
We scoff at the beauty of others.
At safe heights we hide our passions.
Our feelings.
We point and ridicule, hiding in
Shallow ditches.
We bury our hands in deep pockets.
Our souls in temporal desires.
Sacrificing taste for freedom.
Handing over freedom for friendship.
Giving up friendship for comfort.
Tossing comfort for conformity.
The same sins I condemn
Hold me in clenched fingers.
Choking the only life I know.
Yet they shall not see.
Oh to be examined and found guilty
By a righteous Judge.
Where Man has no say and no excuse.
Yet loved.
May I strive until that Hour
Towards one goal.
Not my will, but Thine.
