Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birthday. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

I Hit the Big 5-0

Can't believe I, God Willing, will be reaching half a century. That's wild. 

With all my chronic sicknesses, disorders, and allergies I've gone through since being a toddler, I didn't expect to reach this age. Hell, I didn't expect to see middle school!

Imagine my utter surprise when I made it to my high school graduation ceremony! God is GOOD. 

But, be that as it may, things have not been easy to navigate. I didn't expect to reach adolescence, so I really didn't have dreams or plans once I got to college. So, I just focused on what I did best, which was drawing. 

Now, with an MFA, I'm managing some kind of adulting and still feel I'm messing this up. Funny thing is, so many people think I got things together! Yikes...

I'm just winging it, to be frank. 

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

September, Baby!

It's my birth month, and I'm in my late 40s... An age bracket I never thought I'd reach in a thousand years. I've been sickly since I was a baby. I developed chronic conditions over time. I've suffered several health scares and have had near-death experiences to last me several lifetimes. I'm grateful. 

Friday, July 31, 2015

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

This Blog Turns 4 YEARS OLD

Had just realized once this November started, "In Pretty Print" has turned 4 Years Old! My little Bloggie is growin' up! Now that I wiped the tear from my eye, I can get started.

This has caused me to re-evaluate my blog and its purpose. Something I think all bloggers run into and have to ponder. I don't have any special downloads or swag to offer. I used that for the official site, and initially, the blogs were to be 'companion pieces' to Tabber the Red website. I didn't expect the blogs to take on lives of their own. They are now complete entities in themselves, yet part of my mini-network with the site (this also includes the DeviantART profile).

Blogging didn't come easy to me when building my website. It was a learning process. I made mistakes and lost blogs because of it. This blog is actually my FOURTH attempt. Still, I don't feel like an expert. I still read and follow and 'fan' other blogs (as well as grinding my teeth in envy over their beautiful interfaces and templates) but I also try to learn from other bloggers to continue to help mine grow and evolve.
One day, I want others to visit In Pretty Print in droves. I want it to change lives. I want it to be one of many sources of inspiration. Just as other blogs do for me and more.

In celebration of "In Pretty Print - A Writing and Artist Life...Ongoing", I will try to break my average 2-3 posts per month.

If you're a fan of my blog, I will be highlighting pivotal posts that were first debuted on the now closed literary blog carnival, Third Sunday. The posts I submitted to the blog carnival consisted of writing advice and tips, things that inspired me, ideas on what to do if deciding on an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degree, and much, much more.

There are a lot of events happening this November: NaNoWriMo, the Miami Book Fair International, etc.
Let me celebrate the blog's 4th birthday by offering the information and ideas that have sustained me as a writer and artist over the years.

Thank you.


Sunday, July 6, 2014

HAPPY 8TH TO "TABBER THE RED"!

Happy Birthday to my website, "Tabber the Red"! 
In July 2006, my first venture into the online community started with this site! It is now grown to be 8 Years Old and I couldn't be prouder!

During this month, the site is decorated and I'm offering a special print for purchase: an updated version of my tabby cat warrior on DeviantART.
Go to CopperSphinx on DeviantART and click on the 'Print' Tab (it will look like a small orange shopping bag) that will take you to the buyer's page and there you go!

Help me support the site with the wonderful update on my site's mascot, the sword-wielding, butt-kicking Tabber!
There will also be new swag coming soon for download!
For your viewing pleasure below are the first free downloads I offered to visitors two years ago. ENJOY, and thanks for helping me celebrate my website's birthday! CHEERS!

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