tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31642071948612794822023-12-12T07:37:07.231-08:00M.Blankenshipblankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-37535864329481162442013-07-31T16:28:00.002-07:002013-07-31T16:28:31.822-07:00Hi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Here she is, my little (almost 7 months old) nugget. </span><br />
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blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-85802012104324875072013-06-02T19:08:00.000-07:002013-06-02T19:08:02.022-07:00Hello June<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">It is the beginning of yet another month! Angie will be 5 months old soon, she learns so much and is growing so fast. I can't believe how fast she's been growing. As far as her height goes, she is "off the charts", as her doctor says.<br /><br />I've been able to have more and more spare time here and there. I'm starting to go stir crazy because I'm not working, therefor I've taken up some projects. I made a beautiful painting for my husbands niece for her bedroom. It was more so a gift to her for all the baby items she has given me over the past several months. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I made this after I made a piece for our living room wall. I needed to hang photos of Angie, but didn't want to just put them flat on the wall.... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />It actually looks a bit different now, I added two candle lanterns on each side. Still searching for a few more embellishments to go on it. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Soon I will be flipping furniture. Re-doing old pieces and selling them. I'm starting with Angie's crib, I'm in the process of sanding it down so I can repaint it. I already picked out my paint colors, and it's gonna look awesome!<br /><br />Other than that, just enjoying life. I'm trying to orchestrate a long visit to Michigan to go visit my mother and other family/friends. Angie will be going with me, obviously. She has a lot of people she has yet to meet. I'm also trying to get some photo sessions going while I'm out there- so if you are in/around Michigan and are interested, get a hold of me! I can't tell you how many times people have said "oh Misty, I wish you lived closer or come to visit so I can have you do pics for me...." WELL PEOPLE, NOW is your chance! Let's make it happen! I will be out there, so no excuses!<br /><br />As far as the house remodel/revamping/whateveryouwannacallit is going, well- it stopped. We got the master bedroom done and moved it. Still lots of areas that need attention, but it is summertime and now we are focused on the yard. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hopefully I will have more updates for shoots in the near future. I want to jam as many in as I can when I visit the Midwest.<br /><br />That is all for now! Until next month. lol. </span><br />
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blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-36984555918699457282013-04-04T10:39:00.002-07:002013-04-04T10:39:48.888-07:00Three months in...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">We are here, in our new house. Beautiful location- away from people. The river is behind us, a cute trail that leads to the river's edge where we can fish, picnic or whatever. Secluded. Peaceful. <br /><br />I used to be a fan of colder weather. Having an infant, that isn't the case anymore. I am dying for warm, sunny days. The few warm days we've had so far, I was able to walk her around in the Baby Bjorn, but it only took a matter of minutes for her to fall fast asleep. <br />Angie is now 12 weeks old, today. She is growing so fast. It is time for her 3 month photos already. I can't wait until she is old enough to walk so I can chase her around the yard. <br /><br />We still have loads of boxes in the basement, waiting to be unpacked. First we've been doing some minor face lifting on the house, though. Painting here and there. I've been so inspired lately as to decorating ideas. I can't wait until we are able to do that. <br /><br />The lady whom we bought the house from owns a horse stable next door. I've been tending to her 4 horses here and there while she's been away. In fact, I will be tending to them again this weekend. <br /><br />The weather supposed to be warming up soon, which will allow me to do some much needed projects outside in the open air. </span><br />
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blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-17155567020487399372013-01-31T07:45:00.000-08:002013-01-31T07:45:06.588-08:00I need coffee- STAT<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Angela Christine Valenta made her way into the world 3 weeks ago today. 7 lbs 7 oz and 19 inches long. <br />I ended up being induced at 9 am on January 10th, being that I was a bit over a week overdue. <br />She came into the world at 6:25 pm. <br /><br />Life has been crazy since then. My whole schedule has been changed to accomodate her and now I devote my entire day to her care. <br />Exhausting, confusing, scary, overwhelming... you name it, it's been a roller coaster of a ride with the emotions. <br /><br />My mother was here for the first week which was a huge help to allow me to try and get used to the idea of having a little person around to take care of. Unfortunately, I was strucken with the baby blues, so I spent a good chunk of the first week bawling my eyes out whenever possible. <br /><br />Every day is a new day. <br /><br /><br />We are also very close to our closing dates, moving out of this house into another one. Most of our belongings are packed and moved into a storage unit closer to the new house- which is about 45 minutes further upstate. The past week we've been getting more things packed up and ready to ship out. It's going to be challenging trying to move with a newborn- especially with the roadblocks that have been thrown our way with both our buyer, and the seller of our new house. I guess it's never easy when it comes to purchasing a house, right? <br /><br />That's pretty much the extent of any updates. My life the past 3 weeks have consisted of me camping out on the couch, waiting for the next feeding, burping and diaper changes. I've watched just about every crap show/movie on TV that there is. Every so often when she is in a deep sleep, I'm able to pick up the house and maybe get a load or two of laundry in. <br /><br />I hope all is well out in the world.... seems I've lost touch with it for the time being....</span> </div>
blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-81990577593127736072012-12-25T13:01:00.004-08:002012-12-25T13:05:16.389-08:00Magic of Christmas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you've been over to my facebook photography page, then you've seen the update. <br /><br />If you are not aware, I am pregnant and due any day now with our first child. So exciting. I was hoping for a Christmas baby, but today is Christmas and there is no baby.<br />New Years baby, perhaps?<br /><br />Anyways. So much going on around the household- not only are we expecting to expand our family in the very, very near future- but we are also in the process of moving. The house has been sold, contracts are signed and we have found our new home as well. Hopefully we'll be out of here by the end of next month.... We are overwhelmed, but excited. A whole new chapter in life for us. The new place is gorgeous, with the perfect location being right on the river. <br /><br />My creative streak has been slowly returning the past month or so. I've gained *some* energy back from this pregnancy and my mind is racing with all sorts of ideas and new challenges. I just hope that I can squeeze in some creative time in the next couple months. I'm very anxious to get back into working with my visions. Today, I was overly inspired by an idea that I thought was original, but after googling it, found that it is not- though I do have some really insane things I want to bring to life... and I found a very inspirational artist that has really opened the doors for me today. <br /><br />I guess that's the magic of Christmas, right?<br /><br />So. With that, hopefully I can bring some new things to my pages soon. <br /><br />I hope everyone had a very happy and healthy holiday, and an amazing New Year!</span> </div>
blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-73324908170969348702012-09-10T15:23:00.000-07:002012-09-10T15:23:53.175-07:00September 11, 2001. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">It's hard to believe tomorrow is 11 years since that heartbreaking day that changed America and especially New York. <br />I'm trying to avoid all the 911 tv shows and recaps they've been having on tv for the past week or so. Myself, like so many others, don't need them to remember. So much has been forever etched into our heads and our hearts. <br /><br />I was working down in Ramsey, NJ when it happened. My boyfriend at the time worked around the corner from me. We always commuted together every day for work. I remember the first phone call from him, telling me that one of the Twin Towers was hit by a plane. I didn't even really know how that was possible, or what that would mean. You've seen the Twin Towers and wonder how and the hell an airplane could crash into it. Though it was a tragedy and my heart went out to those involved, it didn't really sink in until the second tower was hit. By that time, our phone lines and tv were down and suddenly the town got really quiet. <br />Ramsey is about 30 miles from Manhattan, and even from 30 miles away the after math of the attacks hit like a sledge hammer to the gut. <br /><br />So many questions. Why? Who? What was happening to us? When I could finally get a line out of the bank, I called my mother back home. I knew she had to have heard what was going on and was probably freaking out. I can replay that entire phone call in my head still to this day. This was back when cell phones weren't as popular as they are now, so I had to call her business and speak to someone that would put me through. I calmly explained to them who I was, where I was and that I am ok, and I needed to tell my mother that. <br />When she got to the phone, she was visibly upset. Apparently everyone at her company was all in the lunch room crowded around the tiny tv, watching God knows what. Even I wasn't able to see anything on tv- anything but snow. The news broadcasting in Michigan said that the East coast was under attack. From what? I don't know.... were we really under attack? I didn't see anything outside the window. How were they going to attack us? <br /><br />It wasn't long before State of Emergency was called and we were sent home. My boyfriend and I drove back upstate to our house. Still not too clear on what was going on. We heard the word terrorists, but didn't know from where or who they were. We went to his fathers house and got a gun to take home with us. Why? I don't really know. Suddenly the world was strange. We felt helpless and everything around us, chaotic. <br />It wasn't until returning home later that night when we were able to see what happened on tv. Even though if we would have driven a mile down the road from where we worked, we could have seen the smoke coming from the towers. It's just that we didn't want to. I guess we didn't want to believe it.<br /><br />I remember the weather was perfect for weeks afterwards. I remember thanking God for that. Thanking him so the workers were able to dig through the rubble to hopefully find anyone that could have survived. Chances were slim, but there are always miracles. <br />People were so nice to each other, too. Quiet, but nice. It softened a lot of us. The pain, shock and disbelief was too overpowering for anything else to really matter. Flags started flying everywhere. Every street, every house, every car. Patrons on the side of the road waving them to all the cars that passed by. At night, people crowded the street corners with candles. Churches held vigils several times a day. Blood banks became overcrowded with generous people wanting to do <i>anything</i> to help. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Everyone knew someone who was gone. Every day you saw the faces of the loved ones left behind, wondering if they were still alive. The posters went up everywhere, local news in newspapers was replaced with pictures of the missing faces, or those who they had found. Firefighters, police officers... you couldn't help but say a silent prayer for each one of them. <br />I think a lot of people lost their faith in God that day, just as an equal amount had also found him. <br /><br />Planes were grounded, the only ones you'd see in the sky were from the military. Even those made you nervous because you wondered if they knew something that you didn't. When they started letting the planes fly again, I remember panicking every time I saw one in the air. Wondering where it was going... Who was flying it... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">It was another painful reminder. <br /><br />September 11th changed so much for so many. I guess that's what their plans were all along. The city was never safe after that.... and again, that's what they wanted. We keep saying that they didn't win- but didn't they? Security is heightened, and I can't count how many times we've heard the words "terror alert" every year since then. There have been several bomb threat issues since.... and we can't forget the anthrax scare that happened immediately after. The post office around the corner from where I worked was shut down due to having found anthrax in a package. First we worry about terrorists bombing buildings with explosives, and now we worry about anything that is a powdery substance. <br />We actually had to take a security class at the bank about what to do in a terrorist situation- being that we heard that financial institutions could possibly be on the terrorist target list. What to do if someone came in strapped with explosives, or if we receive a package with powder on it. What to do if we get a threatening phone call or if someone wants to come in to apply for a large loan. <br />That's when we started screening people. More policies were put into place when it came to dealing with large sums of money. <br /><br />Every day is a reminder. Every year on that day is a dagger to the heart. <br /><br />I will never forget. My heart goes out to the families that have lost and to those that are no longer with us. Thank you all to the brave people that went in to help save lives. Thank you to our military for fighting this war- past, present and future. Thank you all, to each and every one of you, that donated yourself, your time, or a piece of you on that day and they days that followed. </span><br />
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blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-61416813544414125542012-08-28T14:37:00.001-07:002012-08-28T14:39:44.508-07:00End of August.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I've reached 22 weeks in my pregnancy. By now there is no mistaking that I'm pregnant. On most days, the baby is kicking and moving around so much that I've grown accustomed to the fluttering in my belly.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">So many changes are coming upon us. In just a few short months, mine and my husbands lives are going to be changed forever. We will learn even a new side of one another as we both venture off into parenthood. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I'd like to think that It'll all be easy as pie one she comes into this world kicking and screaming. Though I know I must prepare for struggles, hardships and new the learning curve that will be tossed our way. One thing I do know is that we are strong enough as a couple to face the challenges. With that foundation, we can do anything.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">It's no secret that our house is up for sale. Today, the realtor came to put the sign in our front yard. The listing has been up since yesterday. This is something that we've talked about for a couple years, but just got motivated enough to do it now. Now that the baby will be here in about 4 months. We're hoping everything will move along smoothly, and we'll be in a new home by the time she arrives. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm not even going to entertain the idea of how stressful it is going to be on both of us. Such huge life changes, in such little time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My photography/art related things have been non existent for months. I had some shoots lined up in the beginning of my pregnancy, but due to complications, they were put on hold and eventually cancelled for good. I'm getting out and about now, but still even too much activity leaves me feeling uncomfortable at the end of the day. So I try to just keep things simple. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Today, I finally had down time to get to some much needed art time. There's something about the ability of creating a life inside my own body that has inspired me to be more creative in other areas. I forget how much I need my art time for my own mental wellness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Today, I was inspired by Anthony & the Johnsons. Not so much the lyrics of the songs, but by the melody and mood of their music. The kind that seems to reach in and pull out your soul and tap into your sub-conscious. </span><br />
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blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-39159444550037658862012-08-22T16:58:00.000-07:002012-08-22T16:58:09.396-07:00Oh, Hello!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Is anyone else ready for an update? <br />I would apologize for the lack of updating, but I've done that a few times already the past couple months. Wow, has my personal life taken a backseat lately. <br /><br />Well we found out weeks ago we are having a GIRL! 21 weeks along today, a wee bit over halfway there. I'm so ready for January. My belly has bulged, my energy level has started to rise and the vomiting has pretty much vanished. <br /><br />Since my photog has been on hold for months, I have been gearing up to do another big shoot. Trying to plan it all out within the next couple of months so I can get it done and over with. The problem is, is that I can't seem to narrow down the theme I want to go with. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />I promise promise promise I will get something good out there as soon as I can! But... ya know.. my mind has been preoccupied with other things as of lately. And I know that before the baby comes, my life is going to be a lot more hectic being that we have taken the next step in contacting a real estate agent and actually getting them out here to start the process of getting our house listed so we can move a bit further upstate. <br />Yes, we "plan" on doing this before January. It's going to be crazy. And exhausting. </span><br />
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blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-46857150262271559992012-07-03T06:31:00.002-07:002012-07-03T06:33:33.063-07:00*Gasp* An Update!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I guess I owe an explanation for why this blog has been neglected lately. <br /><br />Before we went away to Bermuda in April, I found out I was pregnant again. After we returned from our trip, I was so busy getting back into the grind when the morning sickness had begun to invade my life. Except it wasn't just morning. It was all day, every day. <br />For the last 2 + months, I've been struggling with the first trimester in pregnancy. And of course what Valenta pregnancy would there be without any issues? We did, indeed, have quite a scare there for awhile with a ruthless blood clot that was jeopardizing the pregnancy. The clot (or Subchorionic hematoma as they are medically called) decided to bleed out one night after I was put on a week of bed rest from my doctor. I was given a 50/50 chance in being able to carry out the pregnancy at that point. I was around 8 weeks along. Additionally, my doctor decided to put me on another 2 weeks of bed rest to help get me past my first trimester. <br /><br />Today I am 14 weeks, and back to work and normal activities. Well, semi normal. I still can't exercise as much as I would like, but I'm up and about getting what I can. The issues have diminished for the most part and I appear to be carrying a healthy baby. In a little over 4 weeks we will find out the gender. <br /><br />They say your energy level comes up in the second trimester. Well, mine has taken a tumble down a very long, steep mountain. I have no energy. In fact, 7pm is my new bed time. The nausea and vomiting has let up a lot, thankfully. But I still have some nights where I'm tossing and turning due to indigestion and sleeplessness. Thankfully the little peanut let me sleep for 12 hours last night with no interruptions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I haven't been out much with my camera. Just the other week before I was to return to work, my loving husband decided to take us down to south Jersey for an over night stay with my sister and mother in law. We visited the beach and actually had a really good couple of relaxing days. It was nice to be able to get out of the house and stretch my legs. <br />I think it's going to be a while still before I'm ready to get out with my camera. The weather has gotten really hot the past week or so, and that just drains me even quicker. <br /><br />So, that's my news</span>. </div>blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-22045006484556562592012-05-07T08:32:00.002-07:002012-05-07T08:32:30.740-07:0005.07.2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Back from beautiful Bermuda! The cruise went well, a little too relaxing. Although it was an experience, we will never be doing that again. Both of us were more than ready to get off that boat once it got back to NYC. <br /><br />I do highly recommend NCL to anyone who wishes to cruise in the future. Everyone is super friendly and the food on the ship was amazing! Great entertainment and lots of activities to enjoy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Got lots of photos to go through, I started with a few on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.354145584632841.76352.167923366588398&type=1" target="_blank">facebook page</a>, so go check that out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Trying to sort out everything before returning to work in another couple days. <br />Back to the real world! </span></div>blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-46839514650001502292012-04-21T13:56:00.001-07:002012-04-21T13:56:18.521-07:00Oh by golly have a holly jolly.... cruise?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">We had no winter whatsoever. It snowed three times, and immediately melted afterwards. The biggest storm was the day before Halloween, which dumped about two feet on us- but that doesn't even count because that was still 2011.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">It never felt like winter! Christmas was bare. The weather was probably an average of 40 degrees- which was nice, but no snow?!<br /><br />Right now I'm rockin' to some Christmas music, I guess to try and squeeze a bit more of the Winter/Christmas spirit since we have wandered into spring. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Winter is truly my favorite time of year. I love the Christmas time because of the colors and spirit. The music, the Christmas related movies, twinkling lights and soulful foods- And can't forget the A Christmas Story marathon. I could soak it up year round. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />But yes, it is spring. My 2 year wedding anniversary is tomorrow. My birthday is next Saturday. <br />In celebration we have decided to do a cruise this year. It won't be too long, and I'll be soaking up the sun in Bermuda. I've been working on tanning this translucent skin of mine, and I haven't gotten too far with it. I almost put on my binkini a few times today to lay out in the yard, but I thought it was supposed to rain so I kept putting it off. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Can't wait! I really need this time away to relax. We've never done a cruise before, so it should be pretty interesting. </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">My suitcase is out, clothes are spread all over the floor- even all those outfits that I'll never wear any other time of year, for example- summer dresses. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">For once, I just want to sit in the sun all day with a fancy umbrella drink in my hand! </span></div>blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-6965647436635730192012-03-27T17:34:00.000-07:002012-03-27T17:34:07.324-07:00I fell in love...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gyZDyq2pabA/T3JaWOwfPkI/AAAAAAAAAkM/uCmO7D30gww/s1600/IMG_1576.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gyZDyq2pabA/T3JaWOwfPkI/AAAAAAAAAkM/uCmO7D30gww/s320/IMG_1576.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">... With a new technique. Transferring images onto wood surfaces. I have been going crazy with ideas since I started. <br />
Soon I will be experimenting with portraits, and on different types of wood and shapes. <br />
For 40$ plus 5$ shipping, I am selling these- They are roughly 9 inches high by 10 inches wide. You can request any image you like of mine to be transferred onto wood- I am also experimenting with different hanging methods. <br />
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So excited to see how these turn out. <br />
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email me misty.valenta@gmail.com to request an order- let me know which image you'd like to have on wood canvas, and I'll send you a paypal invoice for you to complete. <br />
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You can visit my website <a href="http://www.mistyblankenship.com/">www.mistyblankenship.com</a> or visit my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/misty.blankenship.photography">facebook page</a> to view photos that you would like to have on wood! </span><br />
</div>blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-38790263984421948112012-03-21T15:34:00.000-07:002012-03-21T15:34:20.495-07:003/21/2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Maybe it's because of that time of year approaching, or maybe it's soon my monthly friend will be here to visit... </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">But lately all I can think about are babies. It's going to be coming up on the 2 year mark when my husband and I had our first miscarriage- and I can't help but think about the 2nd miscarriage if I'm thinking about the first one. Plus it doesn't help that all sorts of my facebook friends are pregnant with babies, getting pregnant and being able to carry through on the first try, or have had babies recently. <br />
And I can't help but wonder why nothing has happened since the second one. Last time I was at the doctors, he told me if nothing happens within the next 9 months, to come see him to discuss testing. I really didn't want to tell him that I somehow subconsciously avoid doing anything around the most fertile time of the month- probably because I'm too afraid to find out what would happen if we did get pregnant again. What would be the chances of losing a third fetus? I'm really not sure if my heart would survive that without some nasty, irreversible repercussions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The first two did enough damage. <br />
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In other news: <br />
I have so many choices to make recently that are just weighing so heavily on my mind. My career is one. I'm sitting here next to an application after I had a phone interview with the owner of a photography company. I can't bring myself to fill the application out, though. So many question in my head about what the future will hold if I took this position. It will definitely affect a large chunk of my life. In a good way or bad- who knows. And all I keep thinking about is my friend who messaged me yesterday telling me to take those chances so I don't have to ever wonder "what if". <br />
But it is my life that I'm tinkering with, and my finances and right now I know what I have pays my bills. I can't afford to take a chance wondering if the next job choices will be able to hold a candle to what I make now. <br />
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So many other things on my mind, but I really don't have the brain power to type it all out. And why complain anyways? I'm not sure who reads this, and I really don't want anything held over my head by anyone. It's tough to be able to actually vent here on the internet because you never know who is watching you. </span><br />
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</div>blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-2956174723383126582012-02-18T16:21:00.000-08:002012-02-18T16:29:37.919-08:00Exciting news!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I will finally be having my work on display. So come out and see me, and other works of the Warwick Art League members.<br />
Opening Reception is Friday March 2 from 7-9pm at<br />
The Seligmann Homestead<br />
23 White Oak Drive, Sugar Loaf, NY<br />
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Stop in and say hi, there will be food and drinks! </span></span></h6></div>blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-35148265071596009042012-02-11T12:16:00.000-08:002012-02-11T12:16:23.319-08:0002.11.2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Wow, what a rough few weeks this has been. Work has me so mentally/physically/emotionally drained that when I have a day off, I'm just so wiped out. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Right now I'm working through the huge pile of laundry that has been accumulating for over a week. The house is in decent shape, at least. Even the husband has been so wiped from his job, that we both seem to be in a funk. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I came home from work the other night and fell asleep on the couch by 7:30 pm. I'm surprised I have it in me to even feed myself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">In times like these, I like to really try and grab a hold of what remaining pleasures that I can. Simple things to keep my mood balanced. I was overly joyed yesterday when I opened the mailbox to see that my copy of Breaking Dawn was waiting for me. I pre-ordered this so long ago that I had actually forgotten about it. Playing with a Rebel T2i in my spare time- what little there is of that. I'm excited that The Walking Dead will be back on tomorrow night and also anticipating the episode of Grimm that I have yet to watch from Friday night. <br />
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I looked into DBA information the other day, it's all too confusing for me. I really want to start up a solid business in the future and focus on photography. It is tough though, going from a guaranteed paycheck to a not so certain degree of how much I would be bringing in on a weekly basis. If I can bring in more than what I do now, then great! If not.... then what?! We aren't in a position to test that right now. SOoooo, the only option would be work my butt off in my spare time to try and build that customer base. An actual DBA or the like would just solidify myself so I could be taken more seriously. <br />
Ohhh, we'll see. <br />
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The talk of vacation is up and around. I know the husband will want to go somewhere warm and exotic. I couldn't care less. I rather go somewhere inexpensive and normal. Canada has been thrown around. I rather go to a retreat type environment than someplace that will keep us busy. Before that there was talk of a cruise, but it seems that accident with the sinking cruise ship some weeks back has brought that to a grinding stop. I want no part of the possibility of a Titanic reenactment. <br />
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So, that's what is new. Can't say there is much excitement around here. Trying to stay sane. </span></div>blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-67376168148758437742012-01-29T08:04:00.000-08:002012-01-30T04:13:58.235-08:001.29.12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A lot has happened in the past couple weeks. A lot of adjusting and sacrifices, and let's just say that my week days are just so exhausting right now. I don't see it getting any easier in the near future, but one can always dream. <br />
I am so relieved about this weekend arriving because I can get back to focusing on my art- which is also my outlet. I needed these two days to regroup and create. <br />
I'm in the process of getting a couple pieces together to show in an exhibit. I'm totally excited right now about it, but it's so damn hard to chose which images! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm not too sure exactly how much of my fan base actually knows about me, or my personal life. I have over a hundred likes on my facebook photog page, and I know I have a small fanbase from my website. Other than that, I'm clueless on how much of me that you guys keep up on. There's a lot of reasons why I keep so much of my personal life off of the internet, even on my personal facebook page where I can control who are my friends and what not- I still limit the amount of info I spread around about myself. <br />
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Not too long ago, I was contacted by a fan who lives in Wyoming. Her name is Christol. She found my webpage a few years back and has been a follower since. <br />
Christol is a lover of photography, and she is currently in two photography clubs. One is her high school photography club, and she is also a member in a club outside of school. She was given an assignment from one of her classes, and that was to interview someone that inspires her. <br />
She chose me :)</span><br />
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I am beyond flattered- Even though before now, her and I have never spoken. I didn't even know I had a fan in Wyoming. Especially one that has kept up on all my updates and followed my work for the past few years. It's both funny and admiring to know that she is out there keeping up on my updates. Funny, only because I don't make much of a to-do about my art and photography. I started out doing this as an outlet for myself. Just a way to pass time and take my mind off of difficult times that I've come across in my life. <br />
I guess you can say that instead of becoming a junkie and turning my life into a meaningless mess, I decided to use my creativity in a positive way for myself- and hey, if it inspires others along the way, then I know I'm doing something awesome. <br />
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I grew up in a not so great environment for a lot of years. To go into details about it isn't something that I will do, it would just be a whole lot of finger pointing and placing blame. And I'm really not the "woe is me" type- but let's just say that I didn't have the best childhood/teenage years growing up. Growing up, I needed an outlet to keep myself sane. Writing was a huge way I was able to express myself, even though my writing was my private diaries. It wasn't until several years afterwards when I decided to show my writings to the world. *World: meaning my close friends and family. <br />
I still treat my writings as something precious, and some part of me still only shows them to people who I feel have proved themselves worthy of reading it. <br />
I know that sounds stingy and maybe a bit arrogant, but I assure you, that is not my intentions. I'm a very private person when it comes to emotions and sharing my inner workings. <br />
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Along the way, my focus became on photography and art. As always, it's a learning process along the way to achieving great accomplishments. <br />
I have a very creative mind, whether I'm awake or resting. My brain never stops dreaming, therefor my art is always changing somehow. <br />
When I'm sitting here on the computer or I'm out snapping photos, that's my way of releasing what is in my head. If I did not do that, then I think I would literally go insane. <br />
I can't help but to create. It is who I am- and yet, I keep it so very private. In my own little world. <br />
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Speaking with Christol the past month I have come to the realization on how important it is to expose yourself to the world around you. When you have a gift, you utilize that in a way that inspires others. Even if that means going outside of your comfort zone. <br />
I can remember starting out in photography and art- looking at images in magazines or online, and being inspired by what I saw. Even though I do not remember any names of the artists, I can remember the feeling of just being in total amazement. <br />
I want to make people feel that way, too. I want them to see my images and want to reach that level of creativity. I want to be one of those people who inspire them to become who I am today with my art. <br />
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It took me several years to feel blessed, special and proud of what I can do. Blame it on insecurity, low self esteem or what have you, because that's where it stemmed from. <br />
But it is about breaking away from that and becoming someone that will stand out in the crowd. Everyone is amazing, they have amazing potential. And sadly enough, hardly anyone will utilize that. <br />
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So I want to thank Christol for allowing me to take that step outside of the box. I'm ready now more than ever to put myself out there. </span><br />
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Secondly- unfortunately photography and art are not my main source of income. I only tend to that in my spare time. My main income source is my full time job, being a supervisor at a bank. <br />
It isn't what I would call the best job in the world, but it pays the bills. Because my art related section of my life plays a big part on the internet, I keep my work related business off of here being that I do not know who reads what. I don't want to say something that could get me fired or in trouble at my day job. A large reason why I don't discuss my day job is because it isn't an important part of my life. <br />
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But I would like to share with you what a typical day is like for me in my personal life. <br />
We have gone through some tough changes at my workplace. My branch used to be 15 minutes down the road, but just last week we have closed the office I worked out of. My new office I was transferred to is now located 25 miles away. It takes me roughly 40 minutes each way. I guess I can say that I'm grateful that I still have a job. Am I happy about the change? Yes and no. I have to get used to a whole new customer base and all new personalities. Last week was my first week in my new office, and it was a huge difference from what I was used to. <br />
All I can say is that I am very grateful that I get to come home to my wonderful husband every night. This past week he's heard me complain more than I think either of us would like to admit. <br />
But, it is what it is. <br />
My husband works in corrections. He just started this new career path over a year ago. Before that, he spent his entire life being a mechanic at his family business that his brother owns and operates. He too had to endure a huge adjustment. The shop he used to work at is literally around the corner from where we live. Now, he has to travel 50 minutes each way to get to work. And he too has to deal with huge differences in personalities as well. <br />
But, like I said- it is what it is. <br />
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Being that we now have long commutes, we are looking to move. Gas is a pain in the ass and we know we could save so much money if we were closer to our jobs. Our dilemma though is that we would have to sell our house before we can do that. It's a great market for buying, but not a great market for selling. <br />
So, we're stuck with that right now. <br />
Someday we will be able to make the move- but not in the near future. <br />
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As of right now, we do not have any children. Some of you may know the history of our miscarried pregnancies. Are we still trying? We're enjoying each other right now, if it happens, it happens- if not then that's ok too. Someday we would love to have a little one running around, but there are concerns with that as well.</span><br />
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I'm really not sure what else to throw out there about myself. I hope that this gave you a bit more insight about me. I'm really just a regular person who enjoys the simple things in life. I'm friendly and quiet and mostly keep to myself. :)</span><br />
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</div>blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-49769756369150530892012-01-14T08:38:00.000-08:002012-01-14T08:38:28.511-08:001.14.2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Promo cards were mailed out today. Thanks for everyone who participated! You should receive them next week with your little Thank You gift!</span></div>blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-21827444668680795722012-01-08T11:09:00.000-08:002012-01-08T11:09:15.874-08:001.8.11<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I found a site that prints on canvas, and the prices are very reasonable. Unfortunately I haven't had the opportunity to purchase any prints to see the quality, but they do have a 30 money back guarantee! <br />
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<a href="http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/misty-blankenship-valenta.html">Click Here </a>to view the site and all the images I have uploaded so far. If there is anything else you'd like to see that isn't listed, shoot me an <a href="mailto:misty.valenta@gmail.com">email</a> along with which print you're inquiring on, and I'll find out what sizes are avail, and the prices for them. <br />
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Also, I'm still looking for participants with spreading around promo cards. You can also <a href="mailto:misty.valenta@gmail.com">email</a> me for that too- just include your mailing address. As a thank you, you'll receive a small token of my appreciation for helping out! </span><br />
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Here is an example of the cards that I'll send ya. And as a 'thank you', I'll also include a little token of my appreciation for participating. </span><br />
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I do have limited supplies, so hurry! <a href="mailto:misty.valenta@gmail.com">misty.valenta@gmail.com</a> </span><br />
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See you in 2012! </span></div>blankenshiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074761359267954694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164207194861279482.post-15877907525482444532011-12-27T14:34:00.001-08:002011-12-27T14:34:21.568-08:0012.27.2011<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IdJ9A1ZPfDE/TvpH5xyLpJI/AAAAAAAAAjk/PpbV4LPk0Zo/s1600/sixfourninesix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="164" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IdJ9A1ZPfDE/TvpH5xyLpJI/AAAAAAAAAjk/PpbV4LPk0Zo/s320/sixfourninesix.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A few more days until Christmas! It'll be nice to have the time off to celebrate the holiday. Looking forward to yummy food, A Christmas Story marathon and watching a few b&w flicks while I'm at it. <br />
Haven't done much baking this season, not like last. I really want to make the chocolate coffee toffee again, but for now I'll just stick to pumpkin pie.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Enjoy the creepiness that is this photo. I'm overly enthused at my newest creations. I think it's from having The Walking Dead withdrawals. I started watching Grimm, though. The creepiness probably has something to do with that. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> New year is around the corner, which means focusing on new project ideas. I already know what my focus will be- and I'm super excited about it. Trying to get as many people involved as I can for upcoming projects. Even though planning the Alice in Wonderland shoot was painstaking and very time consuming, I do miss having a large project to work on. So for now I think I'll stick to the smaller ones. Hopefully I'll hear some good news within the next month, and I'll have a bit more time to spend towards projects in the future. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">In case I don't get a chance to hop on here, I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! </span><br />
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