Crossovers

[clevermanka]

Yeah, I totally made that myself. How, you ask? mckitterick bought me an ancient old copy of the original Photoshop CS to replace my lost one. XOXO

Speaking of making gifs, how do I create shadowed text, like in this gif? I'm sure there's some obvious command I'm missing. But no matter how obvious, I'm still missing it. Help.

Just for grnvixen, another Avengers gif:

And, um, take this one as a bonus round.

Preach it, Scarlett. And that top middle picture? Is the most adorable thing ever.

And now, SRS BZNS: I was feeling really down last night, what with all the stupid body issues. Ms. Johansson's wise words not withstanding, I'm still frustrated, angered, and depressed by my body being so resilient to improvement. And I am, after all, a vain creature. I want to look good in my clothes (and out of them). I want to look good in my bellydance costumes. Blah blah blah nothing new here. But I thought I would try to get a better feel as to where this excess mass is coming from. This morning, I weighed myself: 159.4, and my waist was still at 32" (up twelve pounds and four inches from October 2011, which is right before things started to go to hell for me physically). Taking into consideration that I have put on some muscle since I started CrossFit (I can do military-style pushups again, and my legs are definitely more solid), let's say that's only eight pounds of fat gained. Does eight pounds of fat equal four inches of increased waist measurement on a 5'7" woman? Erm. Unlikely.

Thing is, I'm not sure I feel better about knowing that most of this isn't fat. Because if it was fat, then I might feel like it was more my fault--more under my control. I can change and control my eating habits. I've been doing that since I was twelve (for better or worse). But I have absolutely no control and very little influence over the inflammation issues. I feel helpless and thwarted. It's not a good feeling.

I'm hopeful that resuming regular acupuncture treatments will help somewhat. Kiva's on vacation, so my next appointment isn't until July 5. It'll have been three weeks between appointments. But honestly, I've seen a marked decrease in effectiveness of the acupuncture since November--when things really went south for me, health-wise. And sweet jesus, the results of the food allergy test can't come back soon enough for me. But what if they don't show anything new? Or what if they show I'm allergic to, oh, I don't know--pork and chicken?

So...yeah. I'm at a loss.



Oh, and also? I can't connect to any of the servers or my work email, and our IT support guy hasn't returned my call yet. YOU GUYS WHAT WHAT WHAT.

Comments

[grnvixen.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for the link and especially for the gif. I have been looking all over for the screen shot from the movie. It is my favorite :)!!!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! It's such a good shot!

[grnvixen.livejournal.com]

Am assuming you have seen all the fanfiction online :)?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

No, I'm trying to avoid Avengers fic because I know it is a bottomless pit from which I shall never escape. I do have one bookmarked (on my home computer) that I love love love love. It's a meta-fic, of Thor trying to write Steve/Tony fic and asking for editing help from Loki. IT IS A THING OF PURE BEAUTY.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

This sucks so badly. I'm with you.

OH, Alan Rickman LUV.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thanks. *sad fistbump*

Dogma was a surprisingly good movie.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

I love that movie! It's one of my "re-watches" when I see it come around on the listings. I gained a whole new appreciation for Ms Morrisette that I didn't have previously.

[nottygypsy.livejournal.com]

If it any consolation at all I saw you last Saturday and you looked VERY GOOD INDEED. <3

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

It's...not a consolation, no. But thank you! And it was lovely to see and dance with you!

[carmy-w.livejournal.com]

First part of post:
UM.....(fans self, goes & gets ice cubes, etc.)sorry-I sort of lost track of things for a bit looking at those pics!

Second part of post:
No advice, but here's a hug in weight-loss solidarity.

Third part of post:

AAUUGH!
;)

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

SOLIDARITY!

ALAN RICKMAN!

=D

[fairgoldberry.livejournal.com]

I am not ashamed to admit I clicked on the bonus round and said, "Buh. Gwuh. Woo. Golly," as words completely failed me. Then I sat there and blinked for a minute or so. I do not know that much work will get done while I look at pretty pictures of Avenger boys.

You're a bad influence.

Go you!

Love,
Rowan

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I could lose years of my life looking at the cast of the Avengers. Either as Avengers or in other roles or in promo stuff or on red carpets, or just...just anything, really.

I mean MY GOD THESE PEOPLE.

[annamatic.livejournal.com]

I'll... be in my bunk.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

MINUTE 0:17 OH SWEET JESUS

"You and me and your friend Steve"

[gamera-spinning.livejournal.com]

Wasn't sure if you'd already seen this Tony Stark/Pepper Potts/Steve Rogers video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvfSzOksGkg&feature=share

Re: "You and me and your friend Steve"

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I'd heard the audio, but hadn't seen the vid yet. Thank you!

OMG JUST WATCHED IT

OMG PERFECT

OMG THIS IS AWESOME

OMG OMG OMG OMG

[miischelle.livejournal.com]

That shadow's not a shadow - it's an outline! (or a stroke)
But! Both options should be under "Effects" in your layers palette. It's a little "F" icon. CS should have that....I think.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'll try that tomorrow.

XOXO

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I've tried looking for this a couple times. I have the F icon in my layers palette, but there is no Effects option. =(

[miischelle.livejournal.com]

If you've selected the type layer, then click the "F" icon, you don't get this:

?????

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I do get that, but there's no option called "Effect." I don't see one on your dialog box, either, now that I look at it...Which of the options given would I choose to make the outlined text?

[miischelle.livejournal.com]

That is the effects pallette. The very bottom option in the left list of check marks, "stroke"...click on that.
Or you can use the drop shadow option too - just play with them!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Ah ha! Got it. Thanks!

[miischelle.livejournal.com]

http://www.guidebookgallery.org/apps/photoshop/800

Scroll down to "Layer Options" - that should help.

[anomali.livejournal.com]

I haven't been tuned in for long to what appears to be a very long struggle with your health, so I don't know if this is something you've examined or not.

How are your liver and kidney function tests? How about the sodium levels in your blood? Has your pituitary function been examined?

I ask because I have known a couple of people living with edema and Hashimoto's who have also dealt with issues with one or another of the above.

As someone who also lives with chronic health problems that seem to have no solution, I feel for you. I hope that you find a way to feel better: )

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes, my acupuncturist works on liver and kidney stuff a lot.

Pituitary is a new one, though. If things don't shape up with the recommendations of Dr. Khosh, I might look into that.

[pointoforigin.livejournal.com]

You must be some kind of a saint, because in the midst of suffering you bring so much joy to so many. ; )

Honestly, I keep reading these posts and trying to think of something helpful and sympathetic to say, but all that comes to mind is OM NOM NOM AVENGERS!!! Forgive me, I'm weak . . . oh lordy. I'll be over here getting drunk with Alan Rickman.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Ah ha ha ha ha! Oh my god, I would be simultaneously the worst and the most awesome saint ever. Sign me up for beatification STAT.

Very happy to hear I'm brightening your day with Avengers. I honestly don't see this obsession ending anytime soon, so it's nice to know that I'm not driving everybody crazy with it.

OM NOM NOM AVENGERS indeed.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

LOVE the new gif! GRRR to the body working so hard against you. Glad Photoshop is providing some pleasure.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I don't know how many people got the quote reference, alas. I appreciate the Photoshop!