http://rachellemartin.com/blog Thank you for visiting my website. On this site you will find the compilation of design works including print, web design and programming as well as digital video production. I'm still new to this field but I'm thankful each and every day for the chance to learn new things and improve my skills. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:34:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In addition to being named cheer co-captain and elected student body president, my adorable little girl took her first steps on the road to volleyball glory this year when she joined the volleyball team for Roosevelt Middle School. The season was wrought with scheduling conflicts and miscommunication but all-in-all ... http://rachellemartin.com/blog/2011/01/year-of-taylor/ The first step in Taylor's quest to take on everything possible for her final year in middle school is now complete. She, along with her 2 "besties," has made the cheer leading squad for the third year in a row. Prior to the squad announcement, each interested participant was asked ... http://rachellemartin.com/blog/2010/09/cheer-20102011/ Officially the queens of the school, these three are walking billboards for Dickies, VANS, and Jansport. They've decided they are coordinating outfits each day and went to pain-staking efforts to get the same skirts, pants, bows, and shoes in order to make this dream a reality. I think it'll die ... http://rachellemartin.com/blog/2010/09/first-day-2010/ On May 14, 2010 I had my first major surgical event... a micro-lumbar discectomy. I had two herniated discs in the lumbar region of my back. One between L3 and L4 (the one my neural surgeon claimed was doing the most damage) and another between L4 and L5. I also ... http://rachellemartin.com/blog/2010/07/back-surgery/ A couple of weekends ago we kicked off the 2010 CBVA season by traveling up north for an A tournament. Normally, my partner is Ali Justin, however, Karey Gregerson asked me if I'd join her this time. We both headed into the tourney with no rating and just hoped to ... http://rachellemartin.com/blog/2010/03/you-get-an-a/ I figure since I mention on my "About" page that I'm such a nut for Halloween that I should probably post my latest creation for 2009. Yes it's a little late but better late than... oh, you know. I really wanted to do something in the realm of current events ... http://rachellemartin.com/blog/2010/03/halloween-2009/ So, the day has finally arrived... after 3 long weeks of waiting, Taylor's customized Converse shoes arrived in the mail. They are designed in CKT colors - green, purple, and orange. They ended up being a little big (go figure with Converse having its own sizing method - ugh). Anywho, ... http://rachellemartin.com/blog/2010/03/customized-converse/ NBC invited the Roosevelt Cheerleaders to their station to help promote the North Park Toyland Parade this Saturday. Taylor was pretty upset because the flyer in her stunt group jumped the gun and bit and it caused them not to execute their "elevator" on time. I think she's over it ... http://rachellemartin.com/blog/2008/12/nbc-news-600/ I find myself conflicted this morning ... There I was last night, rejoicing in the fact that America elected the first African American president in our history. How wonderful for all the people who thought that would never happen. I'm ecstatic that the children of our country (my daughter included) ... http://rachellemartin.com/blog/2008/11/conflicte/ That's right ... I voted this year for the first time. Trust me, the fact that I'm 31 and voting for the first time is not something I'm proud of but I almost let it slide past me again. I was faced with deadlines at work that made it impossible ... http://rachellemartin.com/blog/2008/11/yay-me/