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Meetup crazy.

trish — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:48:40 +0000

I learned so much at WordCamp that I decided finding a WordPress meetup group was only the next logical step to continuing my WordPress fun. So I found one, and then another, and signed up for both. Then I realized there was probably a meetup for women motorcycle riders, and sure enough, I found one. Of course I continued to find other groups with my other interests.

At some point, I became curious about this website called Meetup which was helping me find people with the same interests as me. I scrolled all the way to the bottom and saw the “We’re Hiring” link. I clicked on it and found a HI-larious post on the differences between working at Google and at Meetup. You should read it for yourself.

And if you’re in NYC looking for a job, consider Meetup as a place to work. They seem pretty cool.

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Hello World, it’s been a while.

trish — Tue, 26 May 2009 04:47:45 +0000

It’s hard to imagine that a full year ten months has elapsed since I last wrote on my blog. Of course, it didn’t help that my blog died about six months ago, no doubt due to the lack of attention I gave to the outdated WordPress installation I was running.

Regardless, I’ve powered through this past weekend to bring the resurrected Creative Path Studio up and running again.

This is just a quick post to say, Hello World!

Please feel free to say hello back!

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When it rains…

trish — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:23:57 +0000

…need I complete this sentence?

Jon is in NY with his mom because his sister is ill with cancer. His mom’s husband is in the hospital recovering from a quadruple bypass. Our good friends down the road just returned from the hospital with their one-year old who is still trying to get over a bout of pneumonia. Jenny’s dog continues to wear the cone because her tummy is stapled with stitches. Our roof is still leaking from all the rain that has fallen these past few days (yes, it is also literally pouring).

And the storm for me came when I took Siwa to the vet for a routine dental. They discovered two large golf-ball sized masses in her mouth that was responsible for her drooling and recent foul breath (hence the impetus to get her teeth cleaned). The vet thinks it’s melanoma. She won’t know for certain ’til next week. I fear and am expecting that her diagnosis is right – what else can explain the sudden foul breath, especially since the vet saw Siwa in December for her routine checkup and shots, and she was given a clean bill of health?

Siwa will be 12 on Valentine’s Day. I fully expect her to live for a while longer. I hope I am not disappointed.

Expect to see more drawings of the sweetest creature I have ever known:

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Lessons from my dog: growing old with grace

trish — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 04:49:03 +0000

I don’t often write about my pets, though my site is full of their pictures. But lately, I’ve felt compelled to write about Siwa, who will be 12 years old in February (update: she is actually older than I thought considering I gave her birthday as the date I adopted her ~ she was 2 months old at the time so her actual birth month is December). She is a very special dog, one who has been with me through a number of life’s pages. Heck, she was with me through every significant relationship I’ve had with the exception of the first. She has been my constant companion since my early 20s, making the trek with me from New Mexico, where she was born and bred.

She has been an avid hiker, like me, since she was a pup. When I arrived in the Bay Area, she was diagnosed with severe arthritis in her elbows. She was four at the time. It didn’t seem to stop her. She would chase cows, squirrels, cats. We ran through the trails of Redwood Park in the Oakland hills. She would always be along exploring the parks of the East Bay with me, just as we had done through the trails of the Sangre de Cristo mountains in New Mexico.

Two weekends ago marked a significant time in both our lives: I started giving her a separate walk on the trails because she is no longer able to keep up on our regular hikes with Sammy, our 4-1/2 year old Border Collie. It takes her about an hour to walk less than a mile.

We spent the New Year’s weekend playing in the snow up in Tahoe. Siwa had to stay behind for the snowshoeing trip, which made me really sad. But after she and I took a walk down the snow-filled road, she looked at me with her big brown eyes as if to say, “It’s ok. I’ve had my fun. I know my limits and I’m good with it.”

It’s really hard to see her slowing down so quickly in the last six months. But every step she takes, she does so with her tail wagging. She moves at her own pace, confident that she will get to where she needs to go in her own time. She is secure in herself, sometimes to the point of being aloof. (She is more like cat than dog in that way.) She is incredibly patient, though she does not hesitate to warn other dogs when they have crossed the line. She will defend herself but she rarely starts the fight. (That would be Sammy!) She is very forgiving, and is quite content to just enjoy her life.

*Sigh* I want to grow old gracefully like her. *Sigh*

This photo was taken after we hiked a good 3-4 hours in the mountains above Kangaroo Lake in Northen California this past summer. We crossed the Pacific Crest Trail at one point. She plopped on her bed upon our return to the campsite. Jon, Sammy, and I decided to take a dip at the lake, to which Siwa said, "I'm not moving from this spot!" Not bad for an old gal!

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Comprehensive Online Portfolio

trish — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:43:29 +0000

I’ve spent part of my break putting together a comprehensive online portfolio that includes images of recent artwork. The portfolio can be viewed here and can be accessed from the portfolio area of my website. Check it out when you get a chance!

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Sculpture, freelance design, & grad school (oh my!)

trish — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:10:33 +0000

It’s time for that monthly update to let you all know why I only post once a month (if I’m lucky).

Reason Number One:

I took a sculpture class this summer. Yes, on top of every other commitment I’ve made, I decided it was high time to use my hands instead of my computer. First thing I made was an elephant. Of course.

This was followed by the monk’s head, which evolved from the difficulty I was having in making decent eyes and eyeballs. I thought, why not solve that problem by closing them lids!

Reason Number Two:

In addition to working almost full-time at the University, I continue to remain busy as a contractor for Masterpiece Manager. I’ve been working on a wonderful project with an awesome client. Once that site is done, I shall plug that site continuously as it is truly a beautiful site. I also have another pending project that I hope to complete soon.

Reason Number Three:

I was busy applying to Cal State University East Bay’s Multimedia Program, to which I was accepted! So if I thought I was busy now. . . I am so excited to learn more and actually make websites come alive with audio, video, and cool things like interactivity. And I hope to expand my repertoire beyond websites. I’m so looking forward to it!

Reason Number Four:

(I just really wanted to put their pictures up.)

Jon and I are off to a long camping trip this week, then off to beautiful Lake Faucherie for my birthday!

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Taking a trip down memory lane

trish — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 05:50:34 +0000

My parents spent almost the entire month of April in the Philippines to visit family and attend my cousin’s wedding. They had a great time and brought back pictures of cousins and family who I grew up with but have not seen in over a decade. It’s been that long since I’ve been back – 11 years to be exact.

I couldn’t resist bringing out these pictures below:

The photo above was taken when I still lived in the Philippines as a young ‘un, visiting cousins at their home. Ten points goes to the one who can spot me.

The photo below was taken during my parent’s vacation. The photo is of my cousins’ children sitting on the same chair in the same porch of the same house as above. It’s amazing how much and how little can change at the same time.

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The face of a neglected blog

trish — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:37:23 +0000

…Well, I really have tried to keep up with this blog, but for reasons that I think are good, I’ve been unable to. My design work has taken a life of its own and I’ve found myself happily creating websites for artists.

I’m currently in production with two websites, and have picked up additional clients. I continue to work part-time as a webmaster at the university, where I am happy to say I will be furthering my technical skills with the hiring of a collaborative-minded technical staff member.

Jon and I are preparing for a fun-filled summer full of camping trips and travel. And I shall continue to traverse along my Creative Path.

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