Computer/Camera Headache!

I have so many blog posts and items I wish I could share with you. I've been so inspired by fellow artists in the last few weeks that I have been drawing & painting more than I have in such a long time. The communities I have joined are so encouraging and friendly. I love how non-judgmental everyone is. You see, it doesn't matter if your creations are not perfect, or that you are not that great at drawing or painting, just as long as you open up your heart and try. That's something special to me. I highly recommend anyone who loves to be creative, draw/ doodle, paint, journal etc to visit Wild Precious Studios. I promise you, you will be welcomed with open arms and encouraged beyond belief.

Which leaves me to my headache/frustration.... Because I have been so inspired & encouraged I have many sketches and journal entries that I want to share. Along with a few crochet projects that I have been working on as well. Unfortunately my computer and camera have decided to disagree, apparently they no longer see eye to eye. Every time I plug in my digital camera, or web camera into my usb's of my computer, the computer pops up a message saying that the usb drive can not be recognized. I have restored the computer, googled for troubleshooting, and re-install the software but still no changes. I am losing patience and seriously have no idea what to do to get them to work again :( Crazy as it sounds the only real answer I have been able to find with googling is unplugging my laptop and shutting it down for a few hours, then plugging it back in.. apparently this is a solution. For me however, no such luck. If anyone happens to have a real solution to this problem, please please please let me know. I would really love to share my creations, and create a few videos. I also need my camera to cooperate with my computer so I can list new items in my shop.

I also want to say that today I am saying a prayer and holding my breath for those in the direct path of Hurricane Irene. Luckily she is losing gusto but she is still a massive storm hell bent on making her presence known and leaving her mark of destruction behind. Not that it's much but as a person who has been in these types of storms before I can say that after she leaves, the skies will clear, and it will be one of the most beautiful days you can experience. There may be damage and things to clean up, but for some reason the calm after the storm is so peaceful & beautiful in its own way... not really helpful but hopefully something to lift the spirits of those riding out the winds and rain.