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New Graphic Section - Background Tiles

I have been planning to put this section up for Background Tiles, but I have been shoving it off to the site. I finally got it done. I actually introduced it to the Tweeps at Twitter as it is nice to have something to decorate your page there. One of the backgrounds offered can be see on my Twitter page. Currently there are ten, and I am pretty sure that in the future, there will only be 10 on a page as the previews are 200×150 pixels.

Each preview has a desciption and title. All of the backgrounds are in PNG format to retain quality and have been zipped up. I am trying to monitor how many times some of my items on my site, especially graphics. I am also trying to crack down on possible hotlinkers.

As a final note, the background tiles can be used for layout backgrounds. No credit is needed, but it is appreciated. However, no claiming these as your own.

Enjoy!

Tags: graphic design, site news, web design

Looking forward

I got a new job as an independent contractor to web design for a gentleman in Centralia that owns several businesses. I am quite happy that my resume, my portfolio, and my interview were all up to snuff. I have been through a few interviews in the area, but this is my first since I had graduated. I am already knee deep into the projects he has and there are quite a few. Already he has liked some of my work. I will add those to my portfolio at ifreelance.com

Anyway, I treated myself to a few things, one being a set of chopsticks. The pic was done on camera phone, but they are light blue and have at the end a pic with navy, white, and gold, the theme colors of my home.

Pretty nifty, huh? And yes, I can eat with chopsticks quite well. I prefer to when I go eat sushi or to a Chinese restaurant.

By the way, elections are just around the corner. Anyone who is registered, do not forget to vote. Even one vote will count, so use it to make a difference. Truthfully, I am not going to get into who I am voting on here. I remember doing that four years ago, and people started calling each other names. I think there was over 72 blog comments on that entry. That was when I had my personal site on a subdomain over at Pixelled.com, my second domain I ever bought.

Site wise, I am contemplating on adding different templates and retiring a few for visitors to be able to download in the layout section. I am going to make a conscious effort to incorporate the sidebar.php file and more, but I also need to upgrade my script. So, in regards to that, if the site looks wonky, it is because I upgraded and I am currently working on it to fix it.

I know I mentioned using Blogrity as an awards site, but I think I will be making it a directory too and combining Pixelled Listings into it. However, I need a totally php webdirectory script that will work properly. I am tempted on breaking the book open and see what I can come up with… however, there are so many scripts out there, I might as well try. I could still modify the script if it needs it.

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Twittering about…

This past weekend was fairly nice and then WHAM, it got cold and icy. That, combined with the fact that I had locked my keys and purse in my car, was a real CHILLY experience. One of my co-workers had the tools to get my car unlocked and graciously did so. I felt really embarrassed, but I was so appreciative as I would have had no way to home, let alone getting into it. :sweat:

I am hoping to start jogging outside when the weather gets warmer. I really need to jog as it really has always made me feel good. I hate doing treadmills as they are so boring.

I installed a Twitter plug-in at the bottom of the page. Twitter allows users to post snippets of their daily events in real time. This bloggish snippets are referred to as ‘tweets.’ I think it is a brilliant idea and I know WP has a tool for a smaller side blog, but the great thing about this tool is that on the website, you have the opportunity to connect or ‘follow’ other people AND be followed in return. I recommend it. If you join, click to follow me and I will return the favor. If you already are a member… tell me and I will go follow you.

I am currently putting together a new theme for Blondish, one with a vexel of a pink waterlily and a lilypad. I hope it turned out well as I would also like to play around more with the layout. Though the general layout will be much like the other themes, there will be a few differences.

I have updated the Patterns section with 14 new ones. There are a total of 50 for use. I hope to add 25 more ringtones by the next blogging.

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