Things To Do: Freedom Weekend Aloft

Memorial Day weekend is here & along with it are a bunch of fun activities! Grilling, the waterpark opens, my husband's birthday (not that you will celebrate that -- but I will) and Freedom Weekend Aloft in Simpsonville, SC. The last time I went to Freedom Weekend Aloft was several years ago, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. They had great concerts and watching all the hot air balloons pepper the sky is phenomenal. There is a nominal fee to get in on concert days, but I think (don't quote me on this) that Monday is free.

http://www.freedomweekend.org/

Photography: Gadgets!!

Yesterday I bought a Wacom Tablet! I have had my eye on one of these for a while & I found somebody selling a used one at a great price! I had heard they had a learning curve & boy is that right! I was up til 1:30 am last night poking around with it. I guess I figured I couldn't go to bed until I got the hang of it...regretting that today! ha. So far I LOVE it! It definitely makes dodging & burning on Photoshop waaaaaaaaay easier!

Things to do: Renaissance Fair! May 21st

All week long I have been seeing signs for this fair going up. Needless to say my curiousity has been peaked! I went by there tonight on my way home & it was bustling! Tents were up, people were scurrying, and last minute preparations were being made. I am really hoping to have a chance to pop in sometime tomorrow. If you would like the formal invite it is below.

Come now ye merry lads and lasses to a fanciful Renaissance Faire to be held in the bountiful woodlands of Greenville, SC on Saturday, May 21, 2011, 10 AM - 6 PM. Free to all with $3 parking. 1135 State Park Road Greenville, SC 29609

Photography: Photoshop Action

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My first attempt at using Photoshop. I am actually quite proud of the turn out. I'm thinking this Photoshop induced headache is worth it. Hopefully next time this process will go quicker. For this photo I used an action I found on http://www.deviantart.com/. I downloaded about 20 actions & am not quite sure which one this was. Sorry!

Review: Brioso Greenville, SC

I was happy to be able to try this new restaurant a couple weeks back thanks to a buy 1 get 1 free coupon that came to my house. Well, now I am addicted & have been back about 5 times! Even without a coupon the prices are very affordable ($5 lunches & $10 dinners!). The prices don't reflect on the quality of the food at all. All their food is made fresh every morning and is evidenced in their flavorful dishes. I have already gotten in a rut (a wonderful rut - mind you) of eating the same dish...Smoked Gouda Ravioli with Sorrentina Sauce. Just writing this is making me want to head over there immediately. Yummmm Yummm Yummmm

The Apple Branch

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