Photo Fun (Happy Halloween!)

Happy Halloween to all!

A website for stock images

As a designer I am always looking for images that I can legally use in my layouts. I know that you can not download images off a website or scan them out of other print material to use in my layouts. If I did not take an image myself, I need to find a stock image that I can purchase the rights to. Through the years I have found a reasonably priced website that is a critical tool to what I do everyday. iStockphoto.com is a great website with a wonderful selection of photos. I hope that you find it as useful as I do.

A website for music

I work at a computer all day and needed a way to listen to music. I listen to music while pretty much doing anything. It gives me a spring in my step and keeps me creative. Music is a big part of my life so I searched for a website that could full fill this great need. Pandora, www.pandora.com, is my site of choice for music. It is my own personal radio station that plays the music that I love. Now that I have a smart phone, I can take Pandor anywhere I go and the possibilities are endless.

A useful running website

I was a runner in high school but as my life headed in a new direction so did my priority to exercise and maintain my health. Luckily a fellow co-worker sparked my interest in running again. I not only wanted to better my health, but became a better role model for my children. I found a very useful website during this journey nikerunning.nike.com.

This site is a great way to track my progress and inspire me to keep running. I can post my success on twitter, Facebook and other sites. I can locate other members of the site to challenge them or create a more personal training program with a coach for anything from a 5k to a full marathon. Below is a screen shot from the site.

Check this site out. It has made a world of difference in my life. I used this site to train and complete my first half marathon. I would love to hear if and how it benefitted you.

Introduction of a creative mind?

I am a creative person who always strives to see the best in everything. I started my professional journey and became a responsible adult after graduating from the Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Visual Communications. I currently work as a graphic designer and am a mother of two children. Working fulltime as a mother and designer requires plenty of creativity, especially when you add student, athlete, and freelancer to the role. I look forward to sharing my experiences, creativity and life's journey with you.