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Triple Sweetness [Flickr]
2007-06-02 11:02:00
JKeagan posted a photo: Photographed in a public garden.
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The Measure of True Faith
2007-06-02 10:12:00
The photo in this entry is To Guard Your Heart. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.I recently listened to someone describe the benefits of having true faith in God. By their definition strong faith is not to meekly ask a request of God, but to already know that your prayer will manifest. In other words, tell God what He's going to do or give, instead of asking and hoping for it.When I heard that, it made sense, even if it sounded a bit prideful. Miracles happen out of great faith. Perhaps that is why the miracles I have witnessed and experienced were a result of the greatest faith I have observed or felt. As it says in the Bible; Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.I have never perceived faith in such a way, taking command like that. Although now th...
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My Participation in the 1001 Journals Project
2007-06-01 08:01:00
The photo in this entry is Her Royal Highness. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.I signed up to be a part of 1001 Journals a few months ago. I got in line to receive and send a traveling journal just to see what that was like. It was finally my turn to get it a few days ago, so I was pretty excited. I made my contribution and sent it out to the next person. Then I went online with the inspiration to begin my own traveling journals.Since I have a few blank journals laying around, I thought I could put them to better use by letting them travel the country collecting snippets of people who make entries in them. I just sent out two journals that I started with the first traveling journal I received.The traveling journal I contributed to was Journal 1704, an art journal which is meant to be contributed to by a handful of people. The traveling journals I began are Journal 1952 and 1955. Journal 1952 is a journal in which anything of writing or art can be contributed. Journal 19...
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A Comparison Between PayPerPost Direct and the Competition
2007-05-30 23:13:00
The photo in this entry is Ornamental. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.Although I have not been with PayPerPost for long, I do believe they are the better choice when it comes to providing the best monetary compensation and opportunities for publishers and advertisers. I recently got approved for PayPerPost Direct , one of their new tool features. Since its launch, it has blown the competition out of the water for its simplicity and fair compensation.PayPerPost Direct has been the leader in compensating publishers for blogging about what they love. Competitors like ReviewMe charge over half markup and keep up to half of your money. Others are simply too demanding on your efforts for compensation. Not PayPerPost, they simplify the process of taking up opportunities as well as advertising them.With PayPerPost Direct it is even easier to offer individual opportunities right on the blogger's blog. As a blogger, PayPerPost Direct enables you more freedom to set your own pr...
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Loaded Questions #15
2007-05-30 08:48:00
The photo in this entry is It Wasn't Me. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.Once again it is time for.............Load ed Questions !Want to include the Loaded Questions banners? You can use this one or this one. They may be used for display purposes or to link back. The chicklet is also available to use as well. Feel free to include it in your blog.I would like to make a blogroll for regular participants of this meme. If you are interested in being included on the blogroll, leave a comment with your link. Tell your friends about this fun and interesting Wednesday meme so they may join the fun as well. The more the merrier. :DTo participate in the meme, number your post as I have, even if this is your first time. The numbering serves as edition identification. Link back in your post to the Loaded Questions Meme, not this post. Use the auto-linking graphic below to leave a link to your individual post which contain your answers. Do not leave a link to your blog. If you are u...

Get Your MySpace Profile Customized to Your Liking
2007-05-29 09:03:00
The photo in this entry is Buzzing In. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.I have been a member of MySpace for over two years. I began with a regular template profile. You know, that plain tri-colored one that everyone starts out with? At first, I was unaware for a while about being able to customize my profile. So when I sought to do so, I became excited about the possibilities. I set out to customize my profile a few hundred times and never seemed to settle on anything. And so my skills in editing profiles developed. I gained a passion for editing code because I'm such a perfectionist.I never had more than 50 friends on MySpace, I knew every one of my friends on a personal basis. As my profile evolved and became better and better looking with the customizations I made, I gained praise for my work and became known for my skills by word of mouth. I no longer relied on cookie cutter templates, all of the code on my profile was from scratch.I have spent countless hours lear...
More About: Internet , Myspace , Profile , Pace , Custom

Be Newsworthy At Nowpublic
2007-05-28 05:21:00
The photo in this entry is For Your Love. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.Nowpublic is about letting members work with each other to cover news events around the world. You can even earn money for your newsworthy contributions. The Nowpublic network gives people great opportunities to do reporting or journalism of their own, and all for free.You can write stories and upload your own photos, videos, and audio to go along with them. Create articles from highlights of something you are reading elsewhere, or whip up original content from news only you know about. Cover news locally or internationally. Gain new friends, show off your writing skills, coverage ability, and even receive tips. It's about as good as blogging. :DIf you want news that's original and straight to the point, Nowpublic is the place to go. What's better than getting real news from people that are eyewitnesses, know everything about it, or know how to give you the story straightforwardly, without amb...
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Review My Blog for a Linkback and a Chance to Win a Prize
2007-05-27 06:14:00
The photo in this entry is Flying Solo. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.I have been seeking reviews of my blog from other bloggers for a while now, but most campaigns require a pretty penny to manage. I don't have loads of money to spend on expensive review campaigns, especially if they are not the best quality anyway. So I thought it would be easier to offer link exchange for participants and a prize for the best review.Review my blog, and in return I will link to your review. The review must meet the following requirements: contain at least 700 words, include a link to my blog and this post (you may link to any other additional posts if you wish), be honest; stating your likes and dislikes about my blog, remain archived on your blog, be written in English, and have at least the following areas reviewed: blog design, navigation, and content quality.Once you have posted your review on your own blog, send me an email with the URL to your review. After I receive ten revi...
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Practicing Mindless Eating
2007-05-26 17:37:00
The photo in this entry is Free To Be. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.I recently learned about a neat way to control your eating portions by tricking your mind into thinking you are eating more than you actually are. All it takes is different dish sizes and some experimentation. Like they say, its all in your head. ;)Its better to eat from smaller plates, drink from taller skinnier glasses, and snack from smaller bags. Its kind of a myth to know when you are actually full. Its better to fool your mind into thinking you are eating bigger portions when in actuality you're eating healthier ones.You'd drink about half as much of a beverage if it was served in a tall skinny glass rather than a regular short one. Your eyes perceive that you are drinking more than you should. It actually turns out being the right amount. I'd definitely try this sine I'm not much a water drinker. You would save a lot of money as well by taste testing with brands of your favorite beverages ...
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For Your Love [Flickr]
2007-05-26 09:33:00
JKeagan posted a photo: Photographed in my garden.
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My Hiking Adventure
2007-05-26 03:55:00
The photo in this entry is Wary Lizard. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.Yesterday I went on a hiking adventure up a trail at a place called Hellman's Park. It was a pretty nice experience and I managed to get some good shots even with a dying camera battery. I went when the heat of the day was at a peak, but it paid off. I loved being there so much that I'm planning on going on a weekly basis.As I started out on one of the trails which zigzags up a large hill, I realized how much of a workout it was to travel throughout it. It could have just been that I'm pretty out of shape, but I know if I return on a weekly basis and hike for at least an hour, I'll shed pounds in no time.Although I only traveled on one trail there were others which were frequented by mountain bikers as well as joggers. Just in my location, I managed to get some really awesome views of eagles and deer. I also spotted lizards; like the one pictured in this entry, white-tailed rabbit, hummingbirds,...
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My Standard of Service As a Photographer
2007-05-24 20:50:00
The photo in this entry is My True Colors. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.I was speaking with a friend when the question came up whether to make prints of the photographs I would be taking for some future clients. At first I was fine with it, then I changed my mind. My friend thought I was crazy.I thought it was fine to go ahead and produce the prints for clients because that is ultimately what they want, something tangible to remember the event by. Although I have increasingly noticed that many photographers today don't produce prints for the client anymore. Instead, they put the photos on a CD and give it to the client. Many times without having the photos edited.I don't really think that doing that is very professional, but I don't consider myself quite the professional yet. I have only done a handful of photo shoots and never had to produce prints. Although, everyone I have done photography for are people that are close to me and don't expect that level of serv...
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Loaded Questions #15
2007-05-23 06:54:00
The photo in this entry is Timeless. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.Once again it is time for.............Load ed Questions !Want to include the Loaded Questions banners? You can use this one or this one. They may be used for display purposes or to link back. The chicklet is also available to use as well. Feel free to include it in your blog.I would like to make a blogroll for regular participants of this meme. If you are interested in being included on the blogroll, leave a comment with your link. Tell your friends about this fun and interesting Wednesday meme so they may join the fun as well. The more the merrier. :DTo participate in the meme, number your post as I have, even if this is your first time. The numbering serves as edition identification. Link back in your post to the Loaded Questions Meme, not this post. Use the auto-linking graphic below to leave a link to your post which contain your answers. Do not leave a link to your blog. If you are using tags on you...

My True Colors [Flickr]
2007-05-23 06:33:00
JKeagan posted a photo:
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My Latest Photo Shoot
2007-05-22 08:00:00
The photo in this entry is Enjoying Your Company. Photo graphed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.A few days ago I did a photo shoot with my brother and his fiancee at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. It was a fun, interesting, and enjoyable experience. Although photographing them was rigorous at times, I managed to perform better than I expected. The shoot was meant to portray them as a couple before they get married in September.I used a Nikon D50 for the shoot. Although I was not very professional in not using a tripod, carrying case, or extra equipment; I got the job done beautifully nonetheless. The Arboretum is quite large, so I had quite an exercise throughout the shoot. I followed them to every spot they wanted to be photographed and even managed to improvise with one of the peacocks walking around.Shoot ing at the arboretum was really nice, and just being in the atmosphere was magical. The whole place was just so picturesque. Even though the day started out cloudy, when it cam...
More About: Test , Photo Shoot , Late

A Poem About My Greatest Fear in Life
2007-05-19 09:22:00
The photo in this entry is Twirling Petals. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.I just wrote the following poem. It has been a while since I've produced poetry, but I needed to get this out and express my mind.This poem is not meant to be understood by the majority of people. However vague it may be, it is all I can convey through the matrix within my mind. Its about the greatest fear that haunts me every single day. I hope that in reading this, you gain a greater perspective of me, and a little more insight about who I am.Lost Within My Own WorldThough the world continues onBlind to the inevitable dangersYet not questioning the obviousI strive to keep safeFrom the ideas of an endI once had faith in having controlBut I believed in a false realityBecoming paranoid from pursuitJust to make me see how unawareI was of the strings clinging from meSo as I live my life imagingA happily ever afterI hold onto my precious sanityKnowing how I have always knownThat I was never meant t...
More About: Life , Fear , Poem , Test , Greatest

A Recap of My Week
2007-05-18 08:41:00
The photo in this entry is So Happy Together. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.This past week, I have been extra busy with photography, blogging, and promoting my stuff. I have hardly had time to cook, or even journal. Lately I have been getting many invitations to several things. I have also been getting more noticed for my photography. I have been taking better care of my health, and am currently working on a weight loss plan. And have you noticed the new look of my blog?I was recently invited to be a member of L.A. Bloggers Live, a meet up group for reading blog posts to a live audience here in Los Angeles. I was also invited to submit photo entries to a contest sponsored by Hewlett Packard and Shrek the Third over at Snapfish. Voting starts today. The contest continues for five more weeks. I was also invited to submit my blog to be famed on Blogging to Fame. I was offered to gain compensation to help someone gain traffic for their new site, which I'm currently worki...
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The Puppeteer [Flickr]
2007-05-18 07:57:00
JKeagan posted a photo:
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Advertise on One Day At a Time
2007-05-17 06:07:00
The photo in this entry is We All Have Secrets. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.Get noticed by advertising on One Day At a Time . You can generate traffic to your site and improve your ranking. You may choose to display text link or graphic advertisements. The advertisement space available is in my Sponsors section which displays on all pages of this site.My goal with ads is to maintain this site?s readability while exposing readers to other sites that may be of interest to them. Though I would ultimately like to earn full-time income from my blog, I?m not willing to sacrifice aesthetics or editorial integrity to do so. So here are the advertising options available to you....Text Advert isementsBold text link with your preferred anchor text (limit 50 ch. w/spaces) $5/monthGraphic Advertise mentsButton - Image sized 120x60 pixels $7/monthBanner - Image sized 125x125 pixels $10/monthIf you would like to advertise on One Day At a Time, email me at lynda@jkeagan.com.All links...
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Loaded Questions #13
2007-05-16 06:07:00
The photo in this entry is Nearly Complete. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.Once again it is time for.............Load ed Quest ions !I invested in something that will make it much easier for everyone to leave links back to their posts for this meme. So now you don't have to wait so long for others to be able to view your posts. Instead of leaving a comment, just enter your name and the link to your post. Voila, instant gratification. :D Let me know if you have any problems using this tool.Interested in using a banner in your post for this meme? I've created some, you can use this one or this one. They can be used just for display purposes or to link back. The chicklet is still available to use as well. Feel free to include it in your blog. The banners are of original photos I have taken, my creative commons license apply to them.I would like to make a blogroll for regular participants of this meme. If you are intersted in being included on the blogroll, please leave a m...
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I Need Help With My Blog Design
2007-05-15 09:29:00
The photo in this entry is Mysteriousness. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.In recent days in an effort to invest in better blogging, I decided to give my blog a makeover. Because I am investing in promoting my blog, I thought it would be good to make it more appealing and functional. Right now, I am waiting on an opportunity to implement a totally new template. After which my blog will be under construction.The upcoming changes include another sidebar, more expandable sections, a new color scheme, and a new header. All of which will enable a sleeker look, faster loading pages, and a more organized site. Though my only problem is that I cannot do everything on my own. I've tried, and it is actually too complicated for me. Therefore, I would like to employ the help of a skillful and knowledgeable person to help me implement some coding I already have in mind for my blog.I have worked quite hard to get my blog where it is today. My efforts so far have paid off tremendousl...
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The BlogCatalog Community Mass Buzz
2007-05-14 07:17:00
The photo in this entry is Teardrop. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.In an effort to put BlogCatalog on the map when it comes to social networking sites, I'm participating in the BlogCatalog Comm unity Mass Buzz today. A community effort to get the word out about the benefits of using BlogCatalog.What I enjoy about BlogCatalog is the ease of use with all the features it includes. Their widgets are awesome and the visual design of the site is modern but not over the top. Getting to know other members is effortless, and there are tons of great people to meet. Networking could not be easier for me.What attracted me to BlogCatalog first was their widgets. They are easily customized, update quickly, and appear smoother than others out there. Looking more into the site, I thought very well of the organization of the site. You have your user profile page and your blog listing page. Leaving messages is a breeze; you don't even have to be a member to do so. Members can also rat...
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Getting Paid to Share Photos
2007-05-14 00:41:00
The photo in this entry is Sensitive Boldness. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.I thought it sounded too good to be true, but it is totally legit. You can get paid to get your photos viewed when you have them displayed at Share -A-Pic. When you set up a gallery, you create links to the photos and get paid for each view your photos receive. How awesome is that?It works similar to how text link ads do, but you are using photos instead. It's the first time I've seen anything like this. I'm thinking of using the gallery as a portfolio. All the photos have to be uploaded from your computer, so there is no importing from any other photo hosting service like Flickr or Photobucket. Since I have over 700 photos, and their mass uploading toll does not seem to work right now, it is going to take me a good while to build my portfolio.Right now my gallery only has a few photos as I have only had time to upload those. As soon as I get over 200, I'll begin the linking to the gallery...
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My 24 Hours of Flickr Submission
2007-05-12 09:57:00
The photo in this entry is Suave. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.Well, I've got a good amount of photos finally displayed in my Flickr photostream from my batch that I would consider towards the 24 Hour s of Flickr Community Event. It has taken me just one week to make my decision on which one to submit as my best photo for the group pool. My final decision? The photo in this entry, Suave.As I mentioned before, only a select amount of photos will be published in a book of the project. I'm hoping this photo makes it to the book. It may not fulfill my goal, but I think it should be sufficient for the what I want to accomplish. Nonetheless, I'm glad I finally decided on a photo and no longer feel anxious as to which to submit.There is still some time until the photos are selected for publishing. If the photos are not announced online, I guess we all have to wait until the book gets published to find out if our work made it. So now I can just sit back and wait, enjoy wor...
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Petals of Passion [Flickr]
2007-05-12 06:28:00
JKeagan posted a photo: Photographed in my home. I was at home at this moment and decided to photograph this rose which was part of my mother's bouquet of roses that she received for Mother's Day yesterday (Mexican one). Taken in participation of Shutterclock.
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What I'd Like to Win at Bid4Prizes
2007-05-11 02:45:00
The photo in this entry is The Beauty of Class. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.I recently visited Bid4Prizes where you can bids for prizes you would like to win by placing the lowest bid. When I saw the hot auctions available, I immediately gravitated towards the ViewSonic VG2230wm / 22" LCD Monitor.I would definitely love to win it for my mom. I think she would benefit from having a brand new 22? LCD Monitor like this one. She uses glasses and usually squints to view the screen on her current computer monitor. If I could win her this computer monitor she would love to be able to take advantage of the widescreen feature. This monitor is equipped with blur-free, full-motion video and crystal-clear graphics. How cool is that? Perhaps I will try mu luck and bid on it. Her birthday is coming up soon. :DGet Paid to Review My PostTechnorati: sponsored, bid4prizes, viewsonic monitor, prize bidding, gift, gift for mom, prizes, jkeagan, lyndawalldezI encourage comments on my wr...
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My Top 5 Favorite Flowers
2007-05-10 19:39:00
The photo in this entry is Inside Out. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez. The Rose: Apart from being one of the most beloved kinds of flowers of the world, the rose is special to me for more personal reasons. The rose is a very expressive flower. It can express romanticism, friendship, respect, remorse, consolation, and even hatred. I have loved roses all my life, thanks to my mother and her vibrant garden. Roses will always remind me of my mother.The Orchid: If I did not love roses so much, orchids would take their place. The orchid is a recent favorite of mine, I've never viewed their beauty as much until I began photographing them. They have varying shapes, are quite delicate, and sometimes seem like they can be entities by themselves. Each kind appears to express its own personality, which appeals to me a lot. I finally understand why others have loved the Orchid so much. They are uniquely beautiful and interesting. The Daisy: I love the Daisy for its simple beauty,...
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We All Have Secrets [Flickr]
2007-05-09 03:41:00
JKeagan posted a photo:
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The Benefits of Using Picasa for Photography
2007-05-08 08:33:00
The photo in this entry is Black Spider. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez.I have been using the Picasa 2 software by Google for a good while now. When I began using photo editing software I was using Photoshop. Soon I graduated to Photoshop CS2, and not long afterwards; I discovered Picasa. It is a wonderful photo editing program that has done wonders for my photography.Using Picasa is so easy and pleasant. You become in awe of what it can help you create. The features are very efficient in bringing out the best in your photos. Just some basic fixes with the right touch will enhance all of your photos tenfold. Not only can you edit your photos, but you can organize them quickly and smoothly as well.I use Picasa for most of my photo editing needs now. I leave the bigger programs for more detailed work like designing things for the web. Picasa's basic photo editing tools has enabled me to make masterpieces of my photos. And guess what? It was totally free. I thought it was...
More About: Internet , Photography , Casa , Sing

Little Star [Flickr]
2007-05-08 08:28:00
JKeagan posted a photo: Photographed in my garden.
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