http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php en-us Announcements Posted by Luis Mirones http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php http://luism.silver-sphere.net/images/luism.jpg Copyright - Luis Mirones. All Rights Reserved. http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1214773899&archive= photos section.

Took a lot of work, more than I had originally thought but it has paid off in the end. Now you won’t have to go into myspace page to look for my most recent photos. I will simply post them on the photos section as they come along.

In addition to the photos, you can now submit your comments to each photo individually! Not only that, but I was also able to add an RSS feed to the entire gallery or each individual album so you can know when new photos are posted with your RSS feed subscription.

So take a look around the photos section and see the most recent photos ! And be sure to come back soon as I will post another blog with some of my life updates. So with that said, go check it out!]]> 1214773899 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:11:39 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1213980000&archive=
Ocean City went off as a blast; I went with my darling Vanessa. We stayed for two nights, we had an amazing time. Not only because the ocean was so nice but because we both got to know more about each other and find that we have a lot in common, to find that we are both very much attracted to each other and wanted more from each other out of our trip there. She's such a smart, caring, sweet, and loving person, I actually didn't think we'd ever be a match, left alone do any planning such as driving over 100 miles to spend time together like that. It was very much unexpected, but in a very good way because through the process of learning more about her I am becoming more and more attracted to her as she is to me. It really is true when people say that someone will come for you before you even expect it, and she definitely came when I least expected it. I remember seeing her back in high school but never really made contact with her, until I saw her again about six years later that I decided to contact her. And I am so glad I did, I haven't felt like this in such a long time. It's incredible, I am definitely looking forward to more and I can't wait!

I've been thinking about doing a summer mix, I know that I mentioned this on a previous blog but I just haven't had the time to. And I apologize for that, it has really been a busy summer so far with work, my company, gym (which is still awesome btw), and now my newest lovely girlfriend, Vanessa. I still have a few tracks that can already be mixed, and if anything, I'll make a one hour mix because that is much more doable than a two hour at this point. No promises yet but I will do my best, and if you give me a push by sending me comments or messages I'll be even more inspired to do so .

Family is still having some issues, I wish things were doing well again with family but it just seems to be a struggle at this point. I will be praying and if any of you can pray for my family and me, I'd be greatly thankful. For the most part things are doing well but we're struggling with keeping up with a few specific things. I know that God is there and that He is helping, but the more prayers the better too because anyone can use a prayer, so thank you if you have and thank you if you will pray for my family and I.

One other thing that I am looking forward to this summer is either six flags or the aquarium and museums in Baltimore. It's not for sure yet but Vanessa and I are talking about going there within the next few weeks, only time will tell so we'll see. There are so many other things I want to do with her that time doesn't seem to allow us to, but it’s okay because that just means that we both enjoy each other time so much that time cuts us short.

Okay well that's all I can think about blogging for now, so I am off of here. Hope you guys are enjoying your summer and be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen!]]> 1213980000 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:40:00 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1213225111&archive=
Family is stumbling a little bit, again. And it's mostly because of one particular member in the family who seems to not want to work anymore, and well that obviously affects a lot of things not only economically wise but also emotionally wise because we're starting to worry. I just hope it gets resolved soon because I hate to see my family in shadows, things were going so well I don't know why things have to change so much sometimes, hopefully God will put His hand down and make that specific person realize that life is not free, that vacations can be fine but sometimes we have to work hard in order to afford a decent living. I hope that'll happen soon because it's running on a thin line and it's starting to worry me so please keep my family and I on your prayers.

My company is being recognized more and more throughout the area, I have a couple of good fans that keep recommending my services to their friends or anyone whom they know need web design services, it's exciting because I got to do some small jobs here and there and I am soon to be hired for a bigger job, so I'm glad for that, I just hope it continues this way because this is what I've been wanting for a while, more clients, even better.

Aside from that, partying life hasn't been too strong lately. But I did go to a house party two weeks ago; it was fun, got to meet some new people and even hang out with Maia a few days after and saw a movie. I took a couple of photos of the party, which can be found on my myspace so check it out if you have an account. Speaking of photos, I know I haven't updated the photos section, and it's mostly because I've been posting most recent photos on myspace, which is a faster process. So click on the link, be sure to be logged in and browse through my albums, plenty new photos there to see. I've also added photos from my camping trip with my entire church, I had such a great time there, church to me is like a second family, I also took photos of that so take a look on myspace when you get a chance. Gym has also been doing pretty well, still lifting more and more through time, it's a great thing and the results, plus the refreshing feeling afterwards is amazing.

Last but not least, love life. We're just going to say that the thing with Brittany died completely. She's too much of an idiot to realize that I was far better of a guy than her last, which mistreated her, broke her heart and even used her. But if she likes that stuff, then she can go ahead and run to her little lost love. It's kind of ironic but a few days after I stopped talking to her I began to talk to a new person, her name is Vanessa. And I had absolutely no idea that we'd get along as well as we're getting along by far. Let's put it this way, we're getting so well along that we've made plans to go to Ocean City this weekend, that's right, I am two days away from going to Ocean City with a new person whom I discovered to have so many great qualities and for that matter have the same mentality and a good amount of the same likes and dislikes, so yeah, we have a lot in common. It was very much unexpected too, and I mean very, very unexpected but in a good way. I enjoy my time with her, we've been going to see movies, to eat ice cream, dinners, and we even went shopping just yesterday, for this weekend's festivities that is. I really like the way things are going with her, plenty of great conversations and great times hanging out, I am definitely looking forward to more, especially this weekend. She's as much of a cuddle freak as I can be, and surprisingly as mushy as myself too lol, I guess we'll see. I don't want to get my hopes too high or get too carried away but by far I am really enjoying my summer =].

Alright, that's it for now. It's almost seven and I have to get off work, have a great day everyone.]]> 1213225111 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:58:31 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1212168558&archive=
Work has been busy too, plenty to do around here lately. And my business has been getting more clients as well; I'm just hoping it will continue like this because I need more clients in order to keep my web design business going. If you or a friend needs a web site, check out http://www.silver-sphere.net the name of the company is Silver Sphere Designs.

So I've made a few more changes to this web site, you didn't notice much of a change I'm guessing right? Well that's because they are mostly coding changes, I've made my site probably about 80% more efficient through the use of PHP and a few shortcuts. I've also changed the donate button and some information about the donation process or reasons why you should donate. I've also changed many things on my business web site but I won't cover those changes here.

Aside from all this, things have been going pretty well I mean I have God, my health, a roof to live under, food, clothes, now I just need some TLC :P. I guess that'll come in due time, and well things happen for a reason so I can't really push into anything these days. Speaking of which, love life is dead as of this moment. Things with Brittany went sour a couple of days ago when I asked her to make up her mind about a guy she fell in love with a couple of months back, whom completely mistreated her and even stopped talking to her but recently he's been trying to contact her and it's just driving her insane, and it kind of doesn't make sense because she says she doesn't want nothing with him but yet she still feels for him, and then I'm on the side trying to make something work and if talking to her daily and hanging out with her and sharing some pleasant times isn't going to get him out of her mind then I don't know what will, so I told her to make up her mind on what she wants and to get back to me. I doubt she will because it's been a couple of days, and if she was meant for me then she would've called that same night or a few hours thereafter. What's ironic is that compared to that other guy, I am so much better, she even admitted to this, not to mention the fact that compared to other guys she's dated I am the only normal one as she so put it, and for that matter everything that I stand for is better than what she's experienced in the past but she is either blind or really can't help but to keep loving this other guy so it's whatever. And well yeah, love life is dead, sigh!

I am however, looking forward to two birthdays tonight, one will be business-like because the guy's birthday mainly involve co-workers of his and that means business cards will be handed out right and left, so I'll be there to wish my friend a happy b-day and try to get some business out of it too, hehe. The second party tonight is just casual, friendly type of party. There may be a band there because my friend plays for a band so either his friends will play or he and his band will, should be fun!

I've been posting rather long blogs lately; maybe that's a good thing. Who knows, but hey I'm also looking forward to OC in June, which is basically in about 2 days. Somewhere around the 20th or thereafter, we'll see but I'm definitely going with a few friends or alone I miss the beach, it's time to do something about it =]. Alright, that's it for now, peace.]]> 1212168558 Fri, 30 May 2008 13:29:18 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1211772010&archive=
It's been a couple of good days and somewhat confusing too. But all in all mostly good, at least most of them kept me pretty happy. Word of my graduation has spread around to most of my family members, getting all kinds of calls and some presents and yesterday we had an awesome barbecue, it was lots of fun, had a couple of family members join us and just talked and even played some video games. So it's been fun and entertaining.

I can't speak enough about gym, and another new thing about that is that I made them an e-mail newsletter design. So now the staff of the club are sending e-mail newsletters from my design, it was a cool little project that is now on full effect. I also made a new logo for a company called Synergy, the person I worked with fell in love with it, and is considering hiring me again to work on their web site; I hope they get in touch with me again for that, that'd be awesome. But yeah, gym has been giving me some pretty good results, it's become my newest sanctuary, I feel so alive whenever I'm in there and much refreshed when I get out.

Love life has been stumbling from side to side; I'm beyond confused about the ladies I've been coming across. For the most part, Brittany, it's the same story whenever I see her it's like we drift into our own worlds after seeing each other. It makes no sense, but yeah I've spent Friday and Saturday with her, we usually enjoy our time together, this time we went to see a movie and since she wasn't feeling so well I bought myself some food to take home. But now it's like we don't even know each other, I haven't heard from her in a bit and it just confuses me but who knows what will happen all I can do is just wait and see. I guess that's all there is there, not too many seem to take interest in me even though I'm told to be such a great and wonderful guy, and even handsome but who knows maybe I'm in the wrong place and I need to be elsewhere for this future girl of mine to come or for us to meet somehow.

Okay, it's getting late so I'm off to bed. I haven't had time to make a new mix still, I feel awful. I just haven't had the time for it, and I'm missing my decks badly, I may experiment with some other genres to see if the inspiration will spark up again, summer is here and I got plans to go to the beach next month, I just hope it'll come through, but I am very happy that summer is here, finally! Okay I'm off, have a great day.]]> 1211772010 Sun, 25 May 2008 23:20:10 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1211338288&archive=
There are some family problems again, mostly because of one certain person and I just wish that it didn't have to be this way. Because I know that things were better and can be better between all of us but it's sad to see that one person can cause so many issues in a family. I used to broadcast my company on 1390 AM radio station, for about a month and a half and I was due to be on again this past Monday but for some reason I never got a call to speak to the audience, it could mean a few things but either I was cut off by someone or there wasn't enough funds to continue the show, which is fine with me because I can understand if there isn't enough funds. But being cut off because of a silly argument seems a bit over the top. But it's fine, also, because I wasn't getting anything out of it. I got a lot of interest without any real results, just curious, semi-serious people. So I need new strategies.

If we speak by phone, you won't be able to reach me for a while. Yeah, my phone got cut off. Our bill last month was record-breaking, and we're not having it. Either I have to get my own plan or wait and see if I will still be in the family plan with a new company but at this point I can only wonder, I'm also wondering if I'll be able to keep my phone number, it's important to me but it's whatever, most it'll affect is people who have that number and try to call it and my business cards, which I would have to make new one's for and I'll call my list to announce the new number. Not the end of the world, right?

Graduation was fun and boring at the same time. Simply because it was just too damn long, then again there were over 700 students graduating so it only makes sense. I took a few photos; you can check them out on myspace (must be over 18 and logged in). I got to hang out with Nubia, her sister, Meg, Sam and Tom. And then after graduation I met up with some family members and went out to eat to my favorite restaurant, and this weekend we're either going to eat out or making some good old BBQ at my house, woot!

Anyway, as I've predicted on my last post, I'm left with no one. Rejected, neglected and alone, so what happened? Well with Brittany, even after much awesome times hanging out and giving each other affection it just appears that she only wants to keep me as a friend, and she's afraid to be with someone because of some things about her past. But there MAY be some hope there because she is tired of being alone like I am, so really, only time will tell. Mia, has been having a lot of issues with her family and it's nothing new which is why she can't commit to doing something planned out so there may still be some hope there but at this point it seems tiny, and Stephanie has just disappeared I guess she made up her mind of just enjoying her single life. I somewhat had this predicted, what sucks even more is that after a long time of this empty feeling is that Brittany was actually making her way to my heart, slowly but she was and still is. But like I said, only time will tell what will happen. This is where it stands now though =|.

I have however been surprised today; I received a letter from Neysa. I was shocked to be honest, she invited me to her parent's second weeding and congratulated me for graduating, that is the nicest thing anyone has done for me yet, she is indeed a truly amazing person. I wish I could've called to say thanks but my phone is cut off, but I am thankful and my family and I are planning on going to her parent's weeding, one thing I'd hate to see though is her with some other boy while I'll be by myself, I don't know what her status is but for some reason seeing that would bother me, so I guess I'll just have to wait and see but again, wow.

This is getting too long, but aside from graduation my only light on things lately has been the gym. I guess I let out everything in me whenever I go there, allowing myself to come out feeling refreshed and with more muscle and a toned body. This was probably one of the best decisions I've made yet, and I may be doing some design work for them soon, woo! Alright well I'm off, see ya.]]> 1211338288 Tue, 20 May 2008 22:51:28 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210778640&archive=
I deleted my last post, finally. And the dreams have stopped too, and now that all this rainy weather is gone I feel much, MUCH better. I'm not really sure why but I used to love rainy days, probably because I used to like to see the world in a dark and depressed mood. But not anymore, I've been changing; I want to be optimistic and not pessimistic. Energizing myself to a better state of being, because after all, life is simply beautiful, we just turn it into hell ourselves.

Graduation is this Friday; it seems like more of a hassle than it's worth to be honest. And it is optional; at the rehearsal I was more discouraged than encouraged about attending the entire event. But since I am Hispanic and my family is all about family and achievements I want to show them that this is what I've been working for this entire time. Surely enough it's going to work out for the best, and even though it's not necessary both sides of my family are going to be making special plans for the day or the weekend, like a BBQ or going out to eat and such. We've been thinking about inviting the entire church, it should be fun. They're family too, they are there when needed in best and worst times, and it's simply gratifying.

This refreshment-feel is great; I've been looking at this in another point of view. And it's simply putting me in a state of well being, and going to the gym has helped with this too. For the better, gaining muscle and getting to know people that come in there often is a plus. Also, the entire thing about ex's coming back into my life has ended, all of them have vanished. Even my ex turned friend, Neysa. I'm thinking she found someone which is why she hasn't replied to my e-mail congratulating on her fabulous 30 page essay about love. It's not like her to keep quiet about kudos or a simple hello, but that's alright with me I hope she's happy, she deserves someone who will make her happy and cherish the love she has to offer. All other ex's have just gone away, mostly because we realized that it just wasn't meant to be just like the first time.

I have, however, been enjoying some pleasant times with Brittany these past few weeks. But at this point we're only friends, but that's okay because we both enjoy each other's company as well as the level of communication and friendship that we have. I've taken an interest in Mia, too. She's got the same thought process as I do, which at some times can be scary because if we get to know each other more we'd probably be able to read each other's minds. And then there is Stephanie, she's such a great person but it's like she's afraid of what may happen later on, she told me she was in a dilemma of not knowing what to do. So I guess only time will tell, right? I can't get my hopes too high up because this sort of thing has happened to me before and I ended up not having anyone in the end, but hey things happen for reason so I only got to allow time to tell me what's going to happen, let it flow like a river.

Anyway, I'm at work and this post is enough of a break so I hope you guys have a pleasant week, but hey, quit being strangers and post a comment once in a while, will you? The feedback I get from you allows me to work more on this web site and I can't possibly think of everything myself. You make this site better, and your ideas are always put to work, believe me. Thanks for reading!]]> 1210778640 Wed, 14 May 2008 11:24:00 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1210174269&archive=
Well it's not like it's anything big or negative, mostly just updates about a few things. And I've been really contemplating about my mixes lately, I really want to get back on the decks but for some reason time just hasn't been on my side or whenever I'd get home I'd be dead tired to do anything but lay and fall asleep. And it's not like I've been busy 24/7, it's just that work, gym and a few other things have been taking up a lot of my time lately that when I get home I'm too tired to do anything but I will try, I think I need to, I've overdue for a mix and many of you have been asking so that's the update about that as far as that goes.

And I know we're basically running into summer with some hot weather which would call for a perfect time for a new mix, just to pop that CD in the car, roll the windows down and blast it up as you hit the roads to the beach, I want to do that myself, with my own mixes. Ha, so this month has got to be it. I still need to find additional tracks, I've compiled about 8 so far so I need about another 12.

Aside from the craziness of being busy, I've also been busy with all this college graduation stuff. Buying the cap and gown and signing up for new classes this fall and I'm going to the rehearsal on Tuesday and woo I just had no idea it'd be this time consuming but it's all good. Education is key wouldn't you agree?

Things with Bre are going very well, we're talking more so only time will tell how things will end up but I like the way it's going so far. Whenever we talk, it's like we have so much to say to each other even though we spoke the day before, definitely makes for many interesting, funny and great conversations. She's such a sweetheart too, so as time goes by I'm glad to say that I like the way it's going.

I've been posting more and more poems on my personal poet account, so check it out when you get a chance, the URL's are a lot shorter now that I got rid of so many useless directories so I'm hoping that will help my poet friends as well. Please invite your friends so they can post their poems in here too. The more the better and the good thing is that the database is unlimited so you can post as many as you want. And I'd like to thank all of you who have done exactly just that.

The radio broadcasts are helping me get more site hits and more interested clients, but as usually, most just seem to be semi-serious which is really beginning to irritate me because a lot of people like to talk but not do, if you have made the step to call me, why not take it a step further and continue your idea to market your company worldwide through a web site that it's going to pay itself in the end? I wish some people could understand these things, but alas, ignorance is bliss. At least my company is being broadcasted on a local level, but I'm thinking of expanding that soon through other marketing strategies.

Well, enough of that I will post again later so you guys take care and come back again soon for further blogs and updates and maybe even a brand new mix .]]> 1210174269 Wed, 07 May 2008 11:31:09 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1209352727&archive=
Graduation is coming up soon, it's actually optional but you know it's the hype that gets the family going so I might as well go even though I already got my degree on hand. Other than that I think that it'll be fun, since I have two sides of families I'll probably be celebrating it twice unless they work something out to do on the same day. For instance, get everyone together for some BBQ or to a nice restaurant where we can just sit and talk and have fun. And I don't even care about presents, we must all educate ourselves and it's always good to know that family is there to say “congratulations, keep going!”

Meeting people over the past few weeks has been fun, interesting and sometimes even boring. But one person who has caught me interest has been Bre; she's got this energy about her that intrigues me. But it's all a bit confusing because even after all the affection that we both give to each other we somehow just drift into doing our thing, like I said, it's confusing but I guess only time will tell. I just know that whenever we hang out I have a real good time because I know we are real about the conversations we take on and how we both carry each other, I have much respect for her but I just wish I knew what else would come from it.

The radio broadcasts have been going well, I've been getting calls but it's kind of hard to work with people who are semi-serious. I think I might have to change strategies, though I've been getting more clients for small projects like flash animations or simple designs I feel like there's more that can be done out there, I'll keep thinking of ways of expanding this. I'm trying, but otherwise I'll just have to find a job based on my career no matter how much I care for my current job because I won't be there forever, this I know. And so I guess I rather get to it sooner than later, I decided I have to finish these next two certificates at college before seeking a full-time job (because that's what most web design companies look for) and then I'll be able to do so with a degree and two additional certificates, so I guess that gives me about a year to work on my certificates, my company, gym, much paper work before getting full-on to this job search. I am also looking forward to this summer, my destination will be a nice beach full of places to visit to just unwind, relax and have fun.

Aside from all this, I don't know if you've noticed but I've updated many other things on my site. It's taken a couple of sleepless nights but I think its well worth it. It was about time, too. It's been too long since I've done any real big work on this site, so here is the improved, redesigned version. And thank you all for the comments, I'm off for now, enjoy.]]> 1209352727 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:18:47 -0400 http://luism.silver-sphere.net/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1208937698&archive=
The good thing is that no poet's accounts or DJ mixes were harmed in any way; everything is working as it should and that's just awesome. I did get rid of the guest book since there are the comments after every post and a contact page where you can reach me so the guest book seemed unnecessary hence why it's gone, I almost got rid of the templates page but I decided I'll be adding more templates there in the future, so I kept it.

If for any reason you get an error message please contact me and let me know about it asap, I have looked at all possible pages within the site and haven't found any errors but one can never be too sure when it comes to a web site. So please, if you find anything wrong let me know, it'd be of much great benefit for the site's functionality and yours.

I added a flash animation, I thought I'd get away from the dull static images and decided to make something a little more interesting, the entire right side of the site is about the same as the last one but it is more efficient in many ways. I've also gotten rid of many directories, this is a good thing, specially if people were hot linking to my site, but I'm sure that won't last for very long, I'm sure there are many dead images that were connected to my site, I know that my myspace has had some issues with that but I'll get around to that soon.

Anyway, for the most part I believe the new site is 100% done aside from a new favicon and a new header for the google search but I'll get to that when I get a chance.

Well, that's it for now, huge changes to the site, mostly in code and for efficiency but there it is, I hope you guys like it. Feel free to leave a comment after this post .

Edit: It's been about two days since I posted this initial blog and I just wanted to add that the favicon and google header were indeed changed, not only that but I went all out and changed many, but I mean many other things. For instance, the photos is different, the function of the photos, before you had to click on the image to make it bigger now you just roll your mouse over to see the image enlarged, same thing happens in mixes (the covers), and templates.

The poetry section has been changed completely too since I had so many directories for each category but I was able to learn a cool little trick of putting more than one page into one php file, so instead of page2.php, page3.php, page4.php, I can now simply use the main file freeverse.php and link it to itself to another part of the page such as freeverse.php?id=page2 and so on, this cut down on many overcrowded pages.

I also added RSS feeds to this blog as well as my mixes, now you can subscribe to the feed and see if anything has been updated with a click of a button through your feed subscriptions =]. I might make a few more adjustments here and there but I think those are enough changes, upgrades, and code edits for now. Thank you all for the comments, keep them coming!]]> 1208937698 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:01:38 -0400