1. I have a new toy...
Meet my new Imac. It was time to get a new computer, one that would be mine and mine only and I decided to go with a mac. Mainly because I'm...curious. I love my pc but I want to be versed on both platforms. So here she is in the living area. I'm excited because I can sit with everyone now and no one has to stare at my back for long periods of time. That's a first!
So far I am enjoying it very much. I have to say, though, I nearly fainted when I thought I couldn't "right click" anymore but fortunately the mouse can be set up to do that. PHEW!
2. A major expense was having to buy Photoshop again. Oy vey! I got cs4 and I'm doing a warm up illustration to see how it goes. I have an assignment but may do it on the pc (it's familiar and still has cs2 on it) while I continue to learn this.
WIP:
It's different from cs2 but I'm not sure how much is cs4 or the mac.
Right now, I feel like I'm really slow , hopefully that will change as I get used to the different mouse and options.
3. Okay enough computer stuff...
I took myself to the movies today. My first day time movie since our move here. This is something I love to make time for now that all the kids are in school.
I saw this and loved it.
Revolutionary Road
4. I ordered this lovely amigurumi book from Japan because I heard that the diagrams are pretty easy to follow. um... they are? =o) Sigh. Adorable photos, though!
5. Is it just me or is it getting overwhelming with all the different ways of connecting with others? Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace. I can't keep up! I think this humble blog and direct emailing is my comfort level.
Have a great weekend all.
Ohhh the mac is a beauty Rozzie!!! And look at how cute Lilly looks too :o)
I want to see that movie also. It hasn't arrived here just yet. Did you see how happy she was at the golden globes? I cried with her speech. I think she is a wonderful actress.
Oh, and I'm loving those cute ducklings! :o)
Posted by: alicia Padrón | January 26, 2009 at 07:13 AM
I'll be interested to see how you end up feeling about the Mac vs. your PC (I've never been brave enough to attempt a switch).
And yes! to #5. So many ways! I think I have sort of figured out how to juggle twitter/facebook as I work. Blogging seems to fall away when deadlines loom... Too many things one could be doing, never enough time.
Posted by: tlchang | January 27, 2009 at 01:46 AM
Congrats on the Mac, Roz! I have one just like yours! :o) I have always been on Macs since the 80's because of starting out in the graphic design world so I am probably a bit partial but ENJOY!
Posted by: Phyllis Harris | January 27, 2009 at 05:09 PM
congrats on the new toy! You deserve it! I hope it gets a great workout everyday.
Posted by: theresa | January 30, 2009 at 01:06 AM
You are going to love your Imac. I bought mine a year ago and I am only buying macs from now on. It is so easy and fun to use.
I know the feeling about buying the photoshop over again. That was really a bummer but hey, another tax right off. :)
Take care
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