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5 Things in 2011

cheeseburger — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:36:25 +0000

Lately I've been M.I.A due to lack of inspiration, but today, something random sparked. So here I am with this, what do you call it, 'meme'. It's that time of the year when you decide to look back at what you've done and try to make a list of New Year Resolutions. I don't follow to-do lists but if you do then, hey, it's a good thing. 2011, like the years before and the years to come, has its ups and downs, and of course, first-time moments.

Cheers to epiphanies, revelations and self-discovery. Here are five random things that happened this year:

1. My first attempt at reading a non-fictional book

Having a pet helped me discover a lot of things because taking care of it - him - requires plenty of research. I recently picked up Stanley Coren's How To Speak Dog and it's surprisingly good. Among interesting facts, there are witty and amusing stories (worth laugh-out-loud moments) told by the writer's acquaintances or simply experienced by the writer. If you think that the spotlight of this book is centered solely on canines, you're wrong. I learned a lot about other animals. I won't deny it - this book is life-changing and thought-provoking. You'll be surprised at what your dog is really trying to say. A dog's actions are not what humans assume them to be.

2. The year I spend more than an hour on DeviantArt

I don't, like, have my own page but sometimes when I get bored, I wander over there just so I can search up video game art or whatever I think of and spend hours admiring, observing and appreciating. The art created there is beautiful beyond words. The way talented DeviantArt artists perceive the world is indescribable. And hey, I even found out that getting a BFA in game art is possible. Wow. Never knew that. Am enlightened. On the side note, I'd like to own a Wacom tablet someday.

3. Keeping up with the Kardashians? Heck, no! Keeping up with game updates

I wouldn't say that I'm an avid gamer, but I wouldn't say that I'm not. I like playing video games twice and earning in-game achievements. Gaming isn't just for the sake of winning or completing it faster than your friends. If gamers would just stop rushing through their games, they might actually learn a thing or two and prove that gaming isn't just a brainless activity you do for entertainment. Okay, I'm going waaaay off-topic. I've been reading game news for the past three months or so because, you know, celebrity news is 'so 2008'. I'm kidding. I know just about any game out there now - Skyrim, Super Mario, Soul Calibur, Portal, Alan Wake - and I even remember a few company names of video game developers. You ask it, I name it. Just don't ask me this question, please-- Call of Duty or Battlefield?

4. Taking the time to learn how to pronounce Constantinople (and other words, of course!!)

Surprise, surprise! More intellectual stuff! Reading, writing, learning, it never gets boring. New challenges are great. When I come across a word that I've never seen, I try to pronounce it mentally. It always sounds perfect in my head, but it's a total tongue-twister disaster when I say it out loud. Not weird at all. 'Constantinople' was one of these words. Other words include 'Machiavellianism', 'meringue', 'harangue', 'juxtaposition' and most recently, 'conversazione'. It's those words I hardly use, but 'tis the season to be curious, I went to search them up this year. Lesson learned: Don't be afraid to satisfy your inner curiosity!

5. Everything starts with a base (even cheesecake)

For architecture, it's called 'blueprints'. For fashion design, it's a 'croquis'. 'Outline' for stories, 'biscuit crumbs' for cheesecake. Everything has a base. I didn't notice this until I started sketching. I used to start out with a letter 'U' as the head and chin. Then I would draw hair, features and so on. But I wouldn't know where the legs of the human belonged on the drawing. Are they too near to the right? Are they too short? Too long? I had no idea. So I did some research and decided to begin my next drawing with a croquis. I sketched the entire human form and then 'dressed' the sketch with clothes, accessories and such. Eureka! She shoots, she scores, she wins! Thus, the base is a very important element of whatever you're trying to create.

Wow. This is seriously long-winded. I have so much more unrelated things to say. But I think I'm done. Okay, I'm done. This makes up for all the action I've missed.

Now it's your turn. Five random and memorable things that you've achieved / learned / realized in 2011. It doesn't really matter. Whatever that comes to your mind. This is a live-in-the-moment meme. What are you staring at? The clock is ticking, the year is ending. Get your notebook out and get creative!

Right Bark ‘Atcha Collar and Leash

tacosauce — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:46:05 +0000

Right Bark 'Atcha Collar

Right Bark 'Atcha Leash

accessorize yourself with cute little pins

tacosauce — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:25:53 +0000

Why look dull in spring when you can have this totally cute pins stuck to your shirt or backpack?

Fun With Your Food Pins

Oh, look. They even have a Lil Jon version of a hamburger with bling and all. Too cute!

Educated Animals Pins

Even animals are talented at human hobbies. Show your support for reading and education with these pins.

cold like December

tacosauce — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:31:23 +0000

Took the color quiz. Very true.

Your Existing Situation

"Outgoing but unpredictable and unstable. Likes things to go her way, otherwise she becomes agitated, indecisive, and fake in her activities."
Your Stress Sources

"Seeks freedom and the chance to do as she wishes; avoids restrictions or things that try to hold her back. Feels an intense amount of pressure being put on her and would like a chance to escape in order to do the things she wants and needs to do for himself. However, she lacks the determination and motivation to escape and pursue her own personal gains."
Your Restrained Characteristics

"Has high emotional expectations and desires to be the center of attention, which makes it difficult to find a satisfying relationship. her reserved, cautious nature makes her emotionally distant. "

"Seeking to broaden her horizons and believes her hopes and dreams are realistic. Worries she may not be able to do the things she wants and needs to escape to a peaceful, quiet environment in order to restore her confidence."

Current situations force her into compromise and placing her own hopes and desires on hold for the time being.
Your Desired Objective

Seeks to be known for something she has accomplished and uses her social abilities to win people over. Emotional and sensitive and romantic.
Your Actual Problem

Longs the freedom to make her own decisions and plans without the criticism and restrictions of others. Uses her charm to deal with others and get what she wants.
Your Actual Problem #2

"Feeling tension and stress brought on by situations which are out of her control, leaves her feeling helpless, anxious, and in adequate. she tries to escape into a fantasy world where things go her way and her desires are easier to reach."

you make it hard to breathe

tacosauce — Sun, 16 May 2010 15:34:19 +0000

According to my mom, Paul Walker wins.

Oh well. It's Chris and Paul for me. I'm torn, really.

Oh, by the way. Chris's eyes are blue. SCORE!

On a side note, if you've seen the front page of Bing, you'll know that the cheetahs are absolutely gorgeous. I love cheetahs. I'm not a big fan of cats but I adore big wild cats like cheetahs, tigers, leopards, jaguars and cougars. They're just really beautiful and majestic and graceful. Aren't they?

Images from Bing.

I want to own a cat farm. As crazy as that sounds, I believe that anything is possible. If I don't get to own a cat farm in this life, maybe I'll get to own one in my next life. I guess the closest thing to owning a cat farm is working at the zoo or something. Scary, considering all the stories you hear but still...

Cheetahs have always amazed me with their speed and footwork. Have you ever seen them run? It's just crazy. I'd love to run like a cheetah. I'd be able to run away from a lot of people. LOL.

Buddhist quote of the day:

I myself feel, and also tell other Buddhists that the question of Nirvana will come later.
There is not much hurry.
If in day to day life you lead a good life, honesty, with love,
with compassion, with less selfishness,
then automatically it will lead to Nirvana.

-The Dalai Lama.

chores and more, scores

cheeseburger — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:05:59 +0000

So I decided to play the ant in the ant and grasshopper story today.

My dog, Ty, decided to screw the whole garden up. No, he doesn't decide. It's on his mind everyday, actually. It's one of his missions in life - to have fun and screw it all. He ripped a pair of flip flops into pieces, tried to chew on the car, ripped out pieces of wood from the shoe rack and did his business on goodness knows how many places.

Being me, I went to check on him after he was punished to make sure he wasn't crying or hating us or doing more stupid stuff. I was surprised to see that no one actually bothered to clean the mess. Maybe they have other stuff to do but the mess was still there. The next thing, I was picking up a broom and sweeping up all the mess. I guess I didn't want Ty to harm himself by eating wood or sponge. Also because the garden looked like a shipwreck. After that, I poured him a cup of water because the weather was horribly hot.

Ty's mother didn't love him when he was a pup, so you can't really blame him because he just wants to have fun. So, if the animal don't love the animal, the humans gotta love the animal. Dogs are made to reduce stress. He's an amazing thing if he isn't pretending that he doesn't understand words.

That's what I did on my Friday afternoon.

and when the sky is falling

cheeseburger — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:37:36 +0000

I'm really bad at picture posts but I'm gonna do it anyway.

Super randomness : Eddie Fisher loves you.

"I'm Chuck Bass."

Teeth for one, teeth for all!

Miss Overrated-On-The-Radio.

Mysterious Megan on the set of Jonah Hex.

We have a huge Low Shoulder / Adam Brody fan at home.

Peace out, rodents.

you’re beautiful, it’s true

tacosauce — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:57:19 +0000

It seems like the journey to the end of the rainbow where the pot of gold is taking forever.

I can't wait till I finally see the end. I hope it'll be soon.

As you all might have noticed (for those who actually still read this), I've been really busy. I've been piled with homework and nothing else. I'll probably be free the next few weeks so wait for more posts.

These are the few things that summarize my week.

Ugh, so overrated.

Happy Saturday!

See you folks.

baby if I knew then what I know now

tacosauce — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:38:34 +0000

How I feel about Mondays. This is all you need to know.

Will be back into my depressed cage tomorrow. Don't bother trying to cheer me up. This whole year will be a disaster. I can't wait till 2011. So unhappy about the thought of Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Some of the weekends will probably suck too. My life would suck with/without you, yeah.

P.S: R.I.P Chiquita Wheeler.

My advice to everybody: Don't go to school if you can help it. It drains your brain juice and takes away your youth.

broken down, like a mirror smashed to pieces

cheeseburger — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:58:07 +0000

TV has been saving me from boredom.

Wipeout is hilarious.

I love the nicknames they give the contestants. Not to mention, everyone can't stop boasting about themselves. And it's interesting to hear their shout-outs. The hosts are funny too.

I love watching music videos on the music channels.

Everything is different and it's fun to wait for the next music video.

Coffee rocks; end of story.

Online surveys ask the same questions over and over again so there's actually no point.

I saw one today. Huskies are so pretty. I wanna get one when I can afford one.

After flipping through twenty whole pages of Ryan Tedder on Google images, I finally found this picture of him. The pictures are just blur or related to Kelly Clarkson/Jordin Sparks/Beyonce/Leona Lewis/blah blah blah/people he's worked with.

Anyway, I haven't been listening to much music these days.

This song saved me from my foul mood just now. Music makes me happy.

We're getting one of these. A guitar tuner. How awesome is that? Hopefully our ears will get used to the sound and then we can tune by ear soon..

Can't wait to post my top ten. I should really listen to different songs so I'll have ten songs every week.

This is not rubbish. This is a post about my thoughts.

Backstreet Boys - Bigger

Watch it. I know I loved watching it.