Saturday, October 4th, 2003, 4:51pm

Well, it's already October. Don't know how that happened. To sum up my past month: classes, work, friends, and very little sleep. I've been getting scolded for not updating my site. I know it's been awhile. I've been waiting for spare time but that's not going to happen so I'll just make time (less sleep). Version II of VisualRiddle is on it's way. It will have all of the features I've been babbling about finally implemented. I'm also setting up an affiliate program with DeviantPrints to sell my artwork online. Speaking of prints, my newest one, Obliquity, is on the DAprints bestseller list for this month!

Thursday, August 21st, 2003, 12:09am

Damn.. I really suck. I'm delaying everything another 2 weeks until I'm settled in nicely in my new apartment at school. However, I've decided to make a few changes with the site and what I want from it. I'm going to add weekly (maybe every 2 weeks) articles, a user art gallery and forum to turn the site into more of a community (mostly based on new media and art, but pretty much anything goes). I'll be starting up contests with prizes! And I'll be consolidating all my works into one area and then have a wallpaper gallery. The 'chapters' I've been blabbing about keep morphing in my head and I have some newer, different ideas for them. So I'll be taking that out until I have one done and then will present it in my projects area. I think I may use video, and flash integrated with 3D to create some nifty stuff... not that anyone cares!

In other news, the Penticton holiday was great (I worked on my non-existant tan). My leg is getting better. And I've been accepted into an up and coming arts and entertainment company called Niaterra, Inc. I'm also releasing two new prints within the next few days. You know you want them.

Wednesday, August 8th, 2003, 11:06pm

I'm delaying the forum and other plans for the site for 2 - 3 weeks as life seems to have gotten in the way again. Going to rockin' Hinton, AB, for a client job and then off to blazin' Penticton, BC, for a mini vacation getaway.

My third print is almost finished! I'm also going to add a user gallery for graphics and organize my art and wallpapers into 'albums'. How exciting. Some more client jobs coming up as well. Oh ya, and school starts in just 3 weeks. Bring on the stress...

Wednesday, July 23th, 2003, 11:59am

It's been awhile since my last update. I've been busy recovering from my knee surgery. It's going pretty well. I'll be walking within the next 48 hours.

I've created my first print which will be sold online. It's called Frozen in Time and can be found in the Prints section of the site. Remember, I'm a starving artist / student so any support via print purchasing would be extremely nice, not to mention the purdy art you can put in your room. Plus, when I get famous (gimme 2 years), you'll have a collector's item... *wakes up*. Anywho, I've made the print into a wallpaper as well here.

I have added some content to the homepage as well as a new section called the Battle Field which are graphic showdowns of a sort. Actually, they aren't really "battles" at all, but that's the common name, so please check it out. And, great news; Neil (a hilarious and talented writer) of the Molson Muscle Networks has agreed to write some articles for the site once the forums and main content are up (hopefully by September).

Thursday, July 10th, 2003, 2:32pm

A big update here- Had a busy weekend, but it was fun. A 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, my super wonderful girlfriend, Tara, came out to stay with me for a few days, met my uncle for the first time in my life, went to the Stampede and spent all my money (but won in the casino!), did client work and visited the hospital for pre-surgery information. Speaking of surgery, I am getting my ACL reconstructive surgery tomorrow morning. Have to leave for the hospital at 6am and won't be able to leave until around 7pm. I'm not exactly looking forward to it, nor the 9-12 months of rehab, but I'll do whatever it takes to play soccer again. Plus, they give me a bunch of happy pills to make the pain go away. Wish me luck!

In other news, I may have some more possible client work, which is good cause I have to make up for missing my 2 month work trip. I've added 3 videos and another wallpaper and artwork to the site. Lot's more to come. I've also started on my first major print that will be available to buy from the site. I can't wait to get that finished.

I just bought two new SNES controllers all the way from Japan. And you know why I love Japan? Because of this: click here to watch! And of course: this! Simply amazing. Here's something else that's funny: the Gods must have a sense of humor!

Tuesday, July 1st, 2003, 12:42am - Canada Day

In light of this wonderful day, I'd like everyone (Canadians and Americans) to read this article I've posted. Click here to read.

Oh, and here's something interesting and amusing:

Fact 1: On June 30th, I cracked a "stupid" joke about George Bush on this website.

Fact 2: Within two hours of that joke, I had visitors from both the US Government and US military view this site. Let's just say they aren't my usual traffic.

Coincidence? I think not.

Monday, June 30th, 2003, 10:14pm

Today has been a good day, more or less... besides the fact my house was attacked by ants, wasps, and gophers. At least the dog is having a field day. I've changed the featured section to a Spotlight section which showcase various talented individuals and their works that I come across on this internet thing. I gained three potential clients today, so I'm excited about that. In my spare time I'll be putting together some videos and posting them online.

Monday, June 30th, 2003, 1:42am

I just got back from seeing 28 Days Later with my friend, Shannon. I'll try not to spoil anything if you're going to go see it. She called it, "dumb... but awesome". I sort of agree, although I think I enjoyed it more. You have to be prepared to watch "stupid people" though, and I guess it's realistic, with all the stupid people out there, those who survive (I'm not giving anything away), it's most likely that they aren't the brightest lamps on the porch. By the end of the movie, you'll learn to enjoy the screaming of people getting their bodies ripped apart. All in all, it was low budget (compared to Titanic) and it showed, but the director made a work of art out of it and well worth the $8 bucks.. except I paid $14. I give it two broken thumbs up. If you don't like blood or the dark, don't see it. Otherwise, it can't hurt.

Sunday, June 29th, 2003, 3:34pm

Well, I am starting to get some decent traffic on the site now. Still haven't added to search engines, but that's on the list. Am working on a new client (Health & Safety Conference Society of Alberta). Have added a bunch of new affiliates. I also just added the Buy Prints, Site Map, and Videos sections, although the content is not up yet. Also added some new random splash images to the home page. I'm excited for the Calgary Stampede! Yahooooooooooooooooooo.com! (I still don't like cowboys)

Thursday, June 26th, 2003, 3:01am

I think today was the most unproductive day I've ever had in my life; even more unproductive than that day I slept until dark. It's a good thing I work best at night. On the other hand, I did get in over four hours of Castle time! What's that, you ask? It's some stupid Flash game which is extremely addictive. So if you're bored, try a game. But be warned- make sure you have the next 3 - 8 hours free. You can find it here on the xgenstudios site. For anyone who tries, you have to get a least 3 million points and past level 36 to beat what I did.

I did some updates to the site tonight including a random image displayer (the main splash image on the home page). I have added 7 images which can possibly show up when you view the home page. I also added a link on the shoutbox to view past shouts (thanks for the idea, Jeremy!). Oh, and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to my parents, although I doubt they've ever been to this website.

Sunday, June 22nd, 2003, 6:29pm

Isn't there supposed to be nice weather during the summer? I guess I did the see the sun last week, so I can't complain too much. Now that I have time, I'm giving the site a facelift and adding some new sections. In completely unrelated news, I plan on watching all 197 minutes of Schindler's List tonight.

Tuesday, June 17th, 2003, 12:16am

I'm now officially booked for surgery on July 11th so I will not be going to the States. Lots more to come to VR very soon. Need sleep. *nods off*

Friday, June 6th, 2003, 1:46am

Just got home from Alegria - a show put on by Cirque du Soleil. Some amazing stuff. The FireMan chucked one of his "firesticks" at the audience by accident. Other than that, they were right on. How is it June already? I honestly don't know. But what I do know is that I've been busy busy busy! Check out my recent works for 4 new projects including my business domain and 2 new client sites. In other news, my trip to the States may not happen, so if I'm home all summer, I'll definitely have the first installment of VisualRiddle.com up a lot faster. I also have a forum and webcam in the plans. I'm off to go camping. Adios.

Thursday, May 29th, 2003, 9:32pm

I finally find out the results of the first surgery on my knee tomorrow morning. I figure I'll be back playing soccer again by Spring 2005. Already can't wait!! I just updated the works section with two new client projects. Other than that, I'm looking forward to camping in Sylvan lake with my buddies next weekend!

Sunday, May 25th, 2003, 8:00pm

Ah, what a relief! The site is finally up. Next up is the completion of my other domain, jamieeaston.com and a bunch of client sites. I will be finishing off this work soon as I flying to Pittsfield, MA., in the US of A on June 21st to work at a sports camp - should be fun! Please take a look around and leave me a message if you feel up to it. Ciao. :)

Sunday, May 25th, 2003, 7:26pm

This is mostly a formatting test. The site will be up very shortly if all goes as planned.