I think its about time i come up for a name and a logo for my “design company”. I design for people all the time, but have yet to identify myself consistently, visually. I need to come up with a name but i was playing with @ design. the @ would be a play on A for alisa, but might look a little too web. i dont really do that, like at all. haha anyway, was playing with something like this today:
thoughts?
I went to the martha stewart show with my bookclub last week and it was so so fun. I saw tyra banks walk into the same building where the taping was (she wasn’t on the show, just in the area!). And then we went into the studio and there was lots of bumpin’ r&b playing. it was hilarious. Lots of moms were dancing in their seats.
steve harvey was on and was really funny! martha had him making these ridiculous turkey things. if it wasn’t for him, i would have been bored to tears.
The best part of the show was when Eric Ripert from Le Bernadin and he did this cooking segment thing and then I got his new book, On The Line.
Here are some photos:
This week we elected a new president, Barack Obama. It was such an exciting election and the energy of the voters was something I’ve never seen. It feels good to be able to make a change. And yes, I’m thrilled with the outcome! 
Now the real work begins. Can he actually start to fix/change things? who knows!
I thought both speeches by McCain and Obama were excellent. McCain was classy and didn’t just speak about his campaign, but spoke about Barack and how he “will be my president”.
It musta been the use of Gotham in all Obama’s campaign signage … you can’t beat good design!
I’ve lost 7 more lbs since my last weight in, grand total is approximately 22 lbs!
trying to keep going!
Just did this for a story about a local celebrity chef. I can give more details once the issue arrives in mailboxes.
and here is the “skeleton” of the facial structure
Just watched Michael Phelps win his 7th gold medal of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. It was the CLOSEST, most unbelievable finish I’ve ever seen, besides the Mens 4×100 freestyle relay. The finish is being reviewed right now. Just had to write this down. I’m pretty sure I’ll remember but it’ll be a nice reminder some day when I momentarily forget. Incredible.
Did I mention I LOVE the Olympics.
So, we had a photo shoot with a photographer’s kid for some cover ideas. And he had a good time, and so made this red cup man for me to say thank you.
pretty much the best thing I’ve ever seen.
Vacay this year is in September at the OBX again, and Becca is coming which will be super fun to have my sidekick, and possibly even Sean too! If he remains gainfully unemployed! I want to make something for everyone to use at the beach and then they can take some home.
so here are some coasters, I made the crab in illustrator using the pen tool til my eyes wanted to fall out.
This is so such good. It’s adapted from something I had this weekend, but this is its Mexican cousin. We all have one of those.
Bean Salsa
1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 can black eyed peas, drained & rinsed
1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 small box frozen corn
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 clove of garlic, finely diced
1 handful of cilantro leaves, torn
2 limes
4 tbsp EVOO
Place frozen corn in large mixing bowl. Dice peppers, onion, jalapeno, garlic and add to bowl. Drain beans and rinse in a collander; add to bowl. Drain tomatoes a bit, leave a little juice; add to bowl. Tear cilantro and add to bowl. Juice 2 limes, add EVOO, salt & pepper to taste.