My art and photography finally for sale!

My art and photography are officially for sale!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330335650317&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:1123

and to view my photography

www.cafepress.com/TwoFoxyLadies

Photo's are changed monthy and in addition to my own work, you will also find photography for sale here by other Foxy photographers I work with.

If you have something special you wish me to paint or photograph for you, just contact me and we can see what we can create together - for you!

Shopwiki or not...

Shopwiki is an informative shopping website. I was specifically drawn to the gaming section which includes information about the consoles, games and their accessories. It provides you with helpful links to where you can purchase all your gaming needs. There are quite a few informative websites about gaming from the site like:

http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Video+Games

http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Handheld+Gaming+Guide

http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Video+Game+Buying+Guide

http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Video+Game+Controllers

http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Video+Game+Consoles

Now I've been a gamer for many years and am often lost for information regarding specific games I enjoy. I'm quite particular to games I like. Time management, role playing and to some degree puzzle games. Since I suffer from severe motion sickness, a lot of first shooter player games and games with intense graphics are a big no for me. a Site like shopwiki allows me to explore consoles and the games provided for these consoles in depth so that I may decide whether or not it's the product for me.When clicking on the Playstation 2 game guide, I was able to access a variety of stores selling games I maybe interested in and the prices they are selling these games for. Handy for someone who doesn't have all the money in the world and is looking for a good bargain.

http://www.shopwiki.com/search/Playstation+2+game+Role+Playing+Game

Take this link for example:

http://www.shopwiki.com/detail/q=Playstation+2+game+Role+Playing+Game&s=2852&o=172178165&d=Rock+Band+Playstation+2+Game+EA

Rock Band, popular and loads of fun from what I hear. Since I am already addicted to the Singstar games, it's quite possible that this may become a purchase in the future. I can then pick and choose which shops I may decide to order Rock Band from a site like:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16879200662&CMP=OTC-Shopwiki&nm_mc=OTC-Shopwiki&cm_mmc=OTC-Shopwiki-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA

Which is currently offering the game for $46.99 in the USA with free shipping. Many of the games offer customer reviews as well, which I've always personally valued. Since I am such a sensitive viewer to graphics, I really value a good review from someone who has already purchased the game.Each product at shopwiki can also be added to a wishlist on the site with a simple registration form to fill out. Ideal for keeping track of all your gaming dreams! Feel free to check out the rest of the website for www.shopwiki.com for detailed information on Arts and crafts... such as

http://www.shopwiki.com/wiki/Jewelry+Making or information on Education toys like LeapPad Library!

http://www.sensorycraver.com/leappad-library-leap-1-monster-money-p-216.html

In my opinion this is just what a modern shopper needs... www.shopwiki.com

Satellite TV with Direct TV

Direct TV is a Satellite TV service offered for both private and business useage. They offer a variety of different packages for various fee's.

The DirectTV System allows you to access over 265 channels. In addition they can offer you a DVR package, HD receiver or a HD DVDr package. It sounds like everyone's dream tv to me. If you require 265 channels to keep yourself entertained that is.

There are a variety of choices of packages to choose from, which of course the Premier line offering everything you could ever imagine, from movies to sports. The website provides ample information about Direct TV and if you haven't seen the answer to your questions, there is a phone number readily available for further inquiries.

http://www.directsattv.com/directv/faq.html

Some of their offers can be found here:

http://www.directsattv.com/directv/specialoffers.html

Still not convinced? You can always check out their website for further information at:

http://www.directsattv.com/directv/packages.html

I have to say the one thing I did find difficult to find out, was in what countries is Direct TV available for? I suppose I could have called the number listed on the website if I had really wanted this information for myself.

Moving, moving, moving...

It's time for change. Well it's been time for a change for a long time now.

Finally this is all coming true. My dreams, my wishes, my goals. I think I'm floating on some incredible cloud. Could this really be true?

November 13th, only a moment in time and you'll be here.

How is it, that for once I'm not even waiting for the bottom to fall out? That I know this is okay and everything will be all right. Leaving behind the ghosts from my past, the negative people, the narrowminded views of the simple minded.

My new home is lovely, my old home is being loved. My husband is happy and I'm about to discover an entire new world, surrounded by people I love and who love me back. People who do not want me for selfish reasons, people who want me in their life because they just darn well enjoy my company.

I couldn't have made it this far without the support from some of my dearest friends. You know who you are, no need to name names. You are forever in my heart and I cannot thank you enough for just being you.

I am no longer that little girl sitting by her Mother's grave, waiting... just waiting to join her.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes...

My moto for sometime now has been... choose your battles wisely. Today the narrowminded words of other's is making this a bit difficult for me and I wonder if standing up for someone I don't even know is a battle worth battling... so I sit here biting my lip, reminding myself that there are worse things in the world than narrowminded people who haven't experienced life and never will.

A dear friend of mine has helped me in many ways, ways she can't even begin to imagine. But I am so thankful for her being in my life. She opened my eyes to a lot of things I was doing wrong. Make a difference in places that matter, change what can be changed... and let the rest of the world take care of itself.

Anger that I once had, lack of self love seems to have been altered in someway the past months. Perhaps being 35 is part of it. But I'm happy and working and designing a better future for myself and my family.

I can't save everyone, this is something I've known for a very long time, but parts of me still tried. How I've adapted myself to the new woman I am. How I've taken that love for others and given it to myself is amazing... I wonder if losing the load of all that negative energy has helped me with my weight loss? Since September I've lost nearly 60 pounds now and I'm still going strong. I'm returning to life, I'm only getting younger it seems. I'm becoming myself again and I'm hardly afraid to show it.

Friday will determine a lot of things for my future. I keep thinking positively, that Friday... finally Friday will be the day that will begin the rest of my life. Friday will be the answer to everything I've ever dreamt of. Friday will will bring me... well, the place where my loved one and I can happily grow old together.

My whirlwind, my life...

I try and try again to keep up with these sorts of things, but my life is so full already. When do I really have the free time?

My Mother's instinct has been on overdrive the past weeks. Sometimes I wonder, do I even remember how to relax?

Not that I am complaining, it's in my nature to help and be there for others. It is just somedays, I'm tired. I don't want to answer the phone, I don't want to answer yet another email. Sometimes I want to shut it all away.

One of my best friends' may have finally found "the one" for her and now this just might not be possible due to complications in her life. I wish there was something I could do to solve the problems that have come into her life. But truly the only one who can solve them, is her. I hope when all of this is over, she will be able to be with this new man in her life. I hope they have the strength to see through these difficult times ahead. I think it could be a love that lasts forever.

As one love begins, another one ends... which means my husband and I will have a roomate. We joke that we are adopting a 23 year old woman. Haha. But we are very, very proud of her for finally having the courage to end this relationship and move forward in her life.

We are just happy that she will be with us safe and sound and get her life together. I am thankfull that she trusted us enough to come to us in her time of need.

In other news, we are really enjoying having a car!!! Especially now that winter is settling in. No more biking home from work in the cold, dark winter nights. Instead of 45 minutes of tiresome, freezing cycling, it is now just 10 - 15 minutes by car. I feel spoilt, I feel loved, I feel taken care of :)

Little Girl Crying In The Rain

On Saturday we had a terrible sudden rain storm, with huge balls of hail falling from the sky. As we watched the rain pour down from our cozy living room a child passed in front of our house.

At a moment's notice I was prepared to spring into action and run outside and protect this little girl. But we quickly realized she only lived 2 doors down, so our help was useless really. She was a determined little thing, pushing her doll in it's stroller down the street as the hail balls pelted against her fragile flesh. You could see the tears streaming down her little face (she is around 4 years old). But you could see how strong she was, how angry she was at this stupid weather obviously destroying her fun time out with her doll. No amount of bad weather was going to stop her from getting home.

Our hearts went out to such a strong little girl and she has left us with images we will never, ever forget. It was saddness, anger, beauty and somehow strangely funny all at the same time. Bless you little girl, your strength will live with us forever.

What makes us do things?

Catching the bus home today, there was a this little boy about 7. He was just about shoving his finger up his nose into his brain cavity, happily digging for treasure.

Did I stop staring? Nope... all I could was hold back my laughter, and continue to watch the lad dig, dig, and examine his treasures, flicking them towards the bus driver.

At some point, the lad found gooey treasure... admittingly this was finally enough to make me look away. But did I look again? Yes, yes I did... as he sat there, no longer digging, just sitting there with his finger up his nose.

So in light of this event, I have but two questions:

What makes us pick our nose in public?
What makes us continue staring at disgusting and/or horrific events?