tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44548872158581903582024-02-07T01:20:43.487-08:00THE SUPERPAO UNIVERSEUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-67953970907975039732011-01-04T13:46:00.000-08:002011-07-04T09:12:04.150-07:00Essential Sites for Graphic Designers & more!Over the period of a corporate drone's lifespan, one is bound to have some free time here and there. As a graphic designer in this environment where time lines may sometimes be fuzzy, it's critical for me to keep myself busy, looking busy, and still grow in my knowledge. Here is my compilation of some websites that I've come across, covering a span of web design, photoshop, usability, social media, anything and everything related to creating a presence on the web. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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<a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/">Smashing Magazine</a><br />
<a href="http://mashable.com/">Mashable</a><br />
<a href="http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/">Web Designer Depot</a><br />
<a href="http://www.addtodesign.com/">Add To Design</a><br />
<a href="http://boagworld.com/">Boagworld</a><br />
<a href="http://sixrevisions.com/">Six Revisions</a><br />
<a href="http://psd.tutsplus.com/">PsdTuts</a><br />
<a href="http://designinformer.com/">Design Informer</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_2144909607"></span>Cats Who Blog</a><br />
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Feel free to comment your top essential sites that keep your sanityUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-35825292058314200282010-10-15T19:29:00.000-07:002011-07-04T09:12:31.043-07:00how to make cat ears for halloween costume<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: #666666;">i made these for a costume a while back, and in the spirit of halloween (my fav celebration ever!) im posting instructions on how to make these simple and easy kitty ears!</div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT I USED:</span></div><div style="color: #666666;">1 black hair band</div><div style="color: #666666;">2 pieces of 18 gauge wire, 7" long</div><div style="color: #666666;">black furry material</div><div style="color: #666666;">black thread </div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><b>TOOLS:</b></div><div style="color: #666666;">wire cutters</div><div style="color: #666666;">sewing kit</div><div style="color: #666666;">scissors</div><div style="color: #666666;">marker (metallic or white works great)</div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">TO MAKE THE FRAME:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0zS91C5MOuuXrjx1hdyYxu_CADUH8Z3e37HiKOqu9N2EvQ1EpDB9LoyBc6i6Hw1K30P8YM2Gm7oz78fWCMt4TRDe1djwd5xPHw_S5NCaWSPnvxdQwpmd76FLVZvx3cBn3_CAGsCMGSB4/s1600/how-to-make-cat-ears-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0zS91C5MOuuXrjx1hdyYxu_CADUH8Z3e37HiKOqu9N2EvQ1EpDB9LoyBc6i6Hw1K30P8YM2Gm7oz78fWCMt4TRDe1djwd5xPHw_S5NCaWSPnvxdQwpmd76FLVZvx3cBn3_CAGsCMGSB4/s200/how-to-make-cat-ears-1.png" width="196" /></a><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">1. </span>Take the wires, and bend each in half. Open it up to a acute triangle, and using your hands to work with the shape, make it into a cone with curved sides.</div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: black;">2.</span> </span>Lay out the wires on a flat surface, and place the headband on top of it for spacing purposes. i suggest about 1-2 inches between the ears, and 3-4 inches extended from the headband. Using your marker, indicate on the wire and on the hairband where the two meets.</div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8rIciQr7YIKpU6fn52fU9BxH-BK50GTJlq4EwhWrk5_DjUPa4iGqKjIf8XcxqOMFwBfiOKD8jR-Bopz9o-4QF5jBfnc1zMSjRQ5P3_P0Eft0OCoVsB2hnoXMnNn5ewE1K7HKqxtEuSt4/s1600/how-to-make-cat-ears-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8rIciQr7YIKpU6fn52fU9BxH-BK50GTJlq4EwhWrk5_DjUPa4iGqKjIf8XcxqOMFwBfiOKD8jR-Bopz9o-4QF5jBfnc1zMSjRQ5P3_P0Eft0OCoVsB2hnoXMnNn5ewE1K7HKqxtEuSt4/s200/how-to-make-cat-ears-2.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">3. </span>At the marked spots, bend each end of wire around the headband, once or twice to secure. Adjust the wire so its in the middle of the width of the hairband. Repeat for each wire end. </div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">4.</span><span style="color: black;"> </span>Use the wire cutter to cut off any excess wire, and give a couple of good squeezes on the wire & hairband to secure it in place. Now you have the frame ready!</div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">THE FABRIC PART:</span></div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxo7uJSysU8hmEi26d_UPR6ONfnk3wxDS5uDYOTxK_9RYhkSPtHK7pd256BkjFHyDr8r9wVujWjTy07VC2D6t2SD_aBx6gTcR7dJg4Cgl6jlfU392-CjcW-XlchsLB9-sQo5H1kiZA8jE/s1600/how-to-make-cat-ears-3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxo7uJSysU8hmEi26d_UPR6ONfnk3wxDS5uDYOTxK_9RYhkSPtHK7pd256BkjFHyDr8r9wVujWjTy07VC2D6t2SD_aBx6gTcR7dJg4Cgl6jlfU392-CjcW-XlchsLB9-sQo5H1kiZA8jE/s200/how-to-make-cat-ears-3.png" width="200" /></a><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">1. </span>Take the furry black fabric, and cut out it into 2 4x8 pieces</div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">2. </span>Fold each piece in half, with the furry side facing in, and backside facing out</div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">3. </span>Put the ear frames and hairband between the fabric sandwich, open side up. Align it so the hairband matches the bottom edge of the fabric square</div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilM_F2-Z4db518KIRtefU2cWnHmSzBZXu6s0AZv2G53i75rwXkEJE36EV1hpnYKvu3WkjSaFtAj7Hi2B5aFsfiEGn4cmHp24a_f3cNyWP9d8qKcUNp3rX_X57mp_VrvypdPhC1UhHc9r4/s1600/how-to-make-cat-ears-4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilM_F2-Z4db518KIRtefU2cWnHmSzBZXu6s0AZv2G53i75rwXkEJE36EV1hpnYKvu3WkjSaFtAj7Hi2B5aFsfiEGn4cmHp24a_f3cNyWP9d8qKcUNp3rX_X57mp_VrvypdPhC1UhHc9r4/s200/how-to-make-cat-ears-4.png" width="197" /></a><b style="color: black;">4.</b><span style="color: black;"> </span>With your metallic marker outline the ears, using the wired frame as a guide. Generously mark outside the wires, so to leave room for sewing.</div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">5. </span>Using your scissors, cut along your markings. You should have a 2 petal shaped fabric pieces when they're opened up. We're now ready to assemble!</div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">PUTTING IT TOGETHER!</span></div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">1. </span>Sandwich the wire frame in the middle of the petal, with the fuzzy side of the fabric facing out.</div><div style="color: #666666;"></div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">2. </span>Adjust and tug so that the bottom of the fabric is against the hairband, and all fabric is covering the wire. Match up the triangles on both side so that they are flushed against each other. </div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXx1Ebq-kDJgkY4oGb2-yMHF-3UV6bHUED8MRQeff5Def8fUHFCCMRvx4WQIgnwV11ct8JgS5UwVNaOWWKOpNV4PI9SRqfhGpzXFW2crrIdXbT1gStbKIdm1Af6eHeR5O16v_8-VEg_oU/s1600/how-to-make-cat-ears-5.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXx1Ebq-kDJgkY4oGb2-yMHF-3UV6bHUED8MRQeff5Def8fUHFCCMRvx4WQIgnwV11ct8JgS5UwVNaOWWKOpNV4PI9SRqfhGpzXFW2crrIdXbT1gStbKIdm1Af6eHeR5O16v_8-VEg_oU/s200/how-to-make-cat-ears-5.png" width="200" /></a><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">3. </span>Using black thread, sew along the edges of the ears, making sure its covering the wire completely. Sometimes it may be helpful in securing the fabric to put a couple of stitches on the inside of the wire.</div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">4. </span>At the base of the ears, make a couple of wide stitches around the hairband in a spiral pattern. Feel free to go over the stitches with another set in the opposite direction. </div><div style="color: #666666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #666666;">TADA! now you have a some awesome handmade cat ears for Halloween!<img border="0" height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=ChwGEQjnnWg&bids=91602.10007697&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-37750584532538349342010-10-12T03:26:00.000-07:002010-10-12T03:35:42.095-07:00RAW: On Fire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpAYDUzowA7_8-ft4qakWdzKqzKJbILcbuffRI0QxrLghRgjwDW0pL0xpdB6jpjCCZ25f-ME5DkGE-mD4hJ4k0QYQdDkkblvLLTWC2uqQ5ktE61IcHtw6YZJsGAFMz-41kLZQV6a7t7Iw/s1600/-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpAYDUzowA7_8-ft4qakWdzKqzKJbILcbuffRI0QxrLghRgjwDW0pL0xpdB6jpjCCZ25f-ME5DkGE-mD4hJ4k0QYQdDkkblvLLTWC2uqQ5ktE61IcHtw6YZJsGAFMz-41kLZQV6a7t7Iw/s640/-1.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><br />
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Back in August, I participated in one of the first shows I've done all year. It was the week right after my freelance design gig ended with me deciding that graphic designing in the corporate world just isn't for me. Thus I kind of see this show as me living into the new life im creating for myself.<br />
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The show was produced by an organization called <a href="http://www.rawartists.org/">RAW</a>, and the venue was at a swanky place in downtown LA called Elevate. This night featured 5 of us artists, involved a fashion show, and even had a awesome show with a breakdancing crew called B-Bots. In this show I displayed one of my older pieces from last year, the "I Think It Turned Black" Munny, which came out of my art storage for the first time in a while. I also for the very first time debuted a couple of my newer pieces, including the Budweiser Munny i named Bud, and my various 12x12 Black Pink & White canvases. Some of the art is available for sale at <a href="http://superpao.etsy.com/">superpao.etsy.com</a>, but here are some pics from the show! <br />
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The floating stands you see here were of my own concoction. I think I'll write a tutorial on that soon, and also hanging art on the damn glass. What a puzzle and so not what I needed to worry about with an upcoming show. REGARDLESS, the show turned out great, and I'm glad I done it.<br />
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Also, one of the cool artists that also showed that night was Ben, check out his work<a href="http://benpruessdesign.com/"> here.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-77941655878834017062010-08-30T10:52:00.001-07:002010-09-07T10:00:46.712-07:00AUTUMN LUV CANDLE GIVEAWAY by KOKOCANDLES<div class="post-header">Getting ready for the fall season? Enter now for a chance to win KOKOCANDLES' "Autumn Luv" Candle Giveaway!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://twitter.com/home?status=AUTUMN%20LUV%20CANDLE%20GIVEAWAY%21%20RT%20to%20win%20a%20PINK%20MINI%20CUPCAKE%20CANDLE%20from%20KOKOCANDLES%20http://bit.ly/bZ0k1m" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JkjUu6Vhf4ZN6_InYN1Av6Q5Gue3Ai3yFhD1gsdgKDq5HdshzamZfeSjxkFPSeQTZtNJkRAM_BqkWdSLRuN1bmV6LEWRDcNtjLzIgLg6Ye7bWLEezdov7L9m0FftahDmWHtZqGjxXpw/s320/kokocandles-twitter-contest.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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This post is a bit late, but if not now then when right? I had a couple of pieces in an art show recently, hosted by <a href="http://www.daydreamrepublic.com/Daydream_Republic/home.html">Daydream Republic</a>. It was the cutest idea ever, all girl artist cast, all girl comedians, topped off with cupcakes & an open bar.<br />
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Overall a memorable & fun experience that couldn't have come at a better time. Right before i was contacted, i began painting again. It was a bit scary and I really was hesitant to put my art out. I mean, I don't do shows, I paint to paint, afterall, they're just shapes. It makes me realize tho that sometimes all you have to do is let yourself accept opportunities and KILL THE DOUBT.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-37430841650870445112010-04-23T08:03:00.000-07:002010-04-23T08:03:03.101-07:00THE L WORD: season 3The L Word, why are you getting so bad? i literally cant watch you anymore, i cant even keep you on the background. You started out pertty good in season 1, but its getting a lil ridiculous.<br />
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We watch shows and have entertainment so we can be entertained. Not to feel like what the hell is this crap and be mentally dragged down (or to watch a girl on girl sex scene for 5 whole minutes. really is this what your audience wants to see? because its kind of boring and not that hot). The characters has stopped evolving and repeats their own patterns. It seems like all they know how to do is follow their momentary passion/stupidity and fuck, even if they are in a freaking relationship (ie Jenny & Maxx, Bett & Tina, Shane & Carmen). Also, speaking of fuck, your show doesn't instantaneously become edgy when the character's every other word is "fuck" or a variation of it, it just gets kind of annoying and makes me think your writers cant write. Where did the wit and humor go, The L Word? Where did the story line go? Where did your talent go? Your characters are flat, boring, psycho, cheaters, and depressing.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-42603566715561555882010-04-02T06:11:00.000-07:002010-04-02T06:11:18.734-07:00Tattoo Arta tattoo art i illustrated for someone a while ago<br />
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2. i really dont like hearing about your pet. it just means that you really dont have a life...or friends<br />
3. sometimes i dont like hearing about your kids too<br />
4. when the only thing you tweet about is your new listing or relisted listing on etsyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-61996633766965505072010-03-19T19:13:00.000-07:002010-03-19T19:13:02.291-07:00CONGRATS @afinegirlyar for the winning tweet!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbgvdM3sHaymsorFsxOwY-YfHymSqS357pH7mVLTLFaT6hE10RZk_UnR_AC0XJx7gm8na6FPceouCBmp1-_zVQ_CeCxLgnfdzz53S6djtY9JM_aYIVTnbEG1fjcATW0rioeAQCaxENmZc/s1600-h/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="61" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbgvdM3sHaymsorFsxOwY-YfHymSqS357pH7mVLTLFaT6hE10RZk_UnR_AC0XJx7gm8na6FPceouCBmp1-_zVQ_CeCxLgnfdzz53S6djtY9JM_aYIVTnbEG1fjcATW0rioeAQCaxENmZc/s400/Picture+4.png" width="400" /></a></div>Thanks everyone who participated, and seee ya next time for some giveaways. Follow <a href="http://www.twitter.com/kokocandles">@kokocandles</a> for latest contests & updates!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-69291509739754103572010-03-17T23:30:00.000-07:002010-03-18T00:09:53.078-07:00ST PADDY'S DAY CANDLE GIVEAWAY by KOKOCANDLES (me)Feeling like your lucky day is coming to an end? No worries! Enter now for a chance to win KOKOCANDLES' extended St Paddy's Day Candle Giveaway!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZG9WS34xAPleJ0iHCkpkP4_oyed8dnxIiSYN6xKvBFX-vDjYdQihr4AiRk2FRi4YRagyZD3EgiN7rEBqFCQ8ZMUmKyk1r15QZq8VKhZtZsHFKynQNDy3ra_73Z6zMiujHJtnhp-J77gI/s1600-h/kokocandles-stpaddys-giveaway-CIMG1795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZG9WS34xAPleJ0iHCkpkP4_oyed8dnxIiSYN6xKvBFX-vDjYdQihr4AiRk2FRi4YRagyZD3EgiN7rEBqFCQ8ZMUmKyk1r15QZq8VKhZtZsHFKynQNDy3ra_73Z6zMiujHJtnhp-J77gI/s320/kokocandles-stpaddys-giveaway-CIMG1795.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">One WINNER will receive a<span id="goog_1268895018446"></span><span id="goog_1268895018447"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34768686"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> MINI PINK CUPCAKE CANDLE</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />
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<span class="status-body" style="color: #38761d;"><span class="entry-content">Get lucky! RT to win a MINI CUPCAKE CANDLE from #kokocandles #giveaway <a class="linkification-ext" href="http://bit.ly/9io1le" title="Linkification: http://bit.ly/9io1le">http://bit.ly/9io1le</a></span></span></div><div class="steps step2"></div><div class="steps step2"><br />
<span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">3. Watch twitter to see if you are the lucky winner! Winner will be notified through DM</span></span></div><div class="steps step2"><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"> </span></span></div><div class="steps step2"><br />
<span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">One lucky Twitterer will be selected at random. Contest ends TODAY! March 18, 2010 11:59 PDT. Open to USA, Mexico & Canada</span></span></div><div class="steps step2"><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"> </span></span></div><div class="steps step2"><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><a class="tweet-url web" href="http://bit.ly/akhVWj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></span></span> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-16219657395869637362010-03-09T01:31:00.000-08:002010-04-01T20:53:09.503-07:00become instantly more likeable in 5 easy stepsjust some social observations to increase your likability. i bet you they work, and bet you that you havent even noticed that you may not be a likable human being. your friends just dont have the balls to tell you<br />
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1. STOP COMPLAINING. its not that fun for the rest of us. if you dont want to do something, then don't do it. we dont want to hear about how you dont want to do it while you are doing it.<br />
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2. STOP THE NEGATIVITY. don't talk about how fat or unkept you are, don't talk about your unshaven legs. in fact, if its anything negative about yourself at all, just keep your mouth shut. its unattractive and you are only attracting attention to something people may not even have noticed or cared. <br />
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3. BE CHARMING dont look like you have a stick up your ass, and dont be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. a smile goes a long way, and charm can often soften people up. it can be the difference between someone likable or not.<br />
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4. DONT BE ABRASIVE usually this comes from your personal problems, issues, situation or stresses. don't let that pollute all parts of your life. abrasiveness is very off putting in social interactions, and will push people away<br />
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5. LISTEN don't just talk about yourself, don't be self involved. don't just hear what people are saying to you, listen and <i>process</i> what they are actually saying, and respond to that.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-74350420673926874602010-02-27T00:08:00.000-08:002010-03-03T02:22:21.716-08:00im fancy: THE GORBALS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilq8Wv6rRUqCEdc1jeZ5EhXg3qqg3K5_aNwTTkzC3TzeBvFVSj1Edj4kjyz9ep7tzkSP3P8s56mLKk1CVIrr74AeEBSoha5rQJlNkh3-HCj9KzhBJtjQKRGXxwWwR9Z8O5AIRs3E5PxMQ/s1600-h/the-gorbals.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilq8Wv6rRUqCEdc1jeZ5EhXg3qqg3K5_aNwTTkzC3TzeBvFVSj1Edj4kjyz9ep7tzkSP3P8s56mLKk1CVIrr74AeEBSoha5rQJlNkh3-HCj9KzhBJtjQKRGXxwWwR9Z8O5AIRs3E5PxMQ/s320/the-gorbals.png" /></a></div><br />
dinner at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1267255720980">The Gorbals</a><a href="http://www.thegorbalsla.com/"></a> on a swanky friday night<br />
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-cute frindly edgy hostess<br />
-standoffish waitress that didnt seem to want to bother with explaining the menu. then dont ask us if we have questions ok!<br />
-please dont write your specials menu illegibly on a chalkboard door and expect people to read it correctly<br />
-reading the menu was like reading a foreign language. 1 our of 3 words was foreign to me. <br />
-LOVE the atmosphere & the wooden block "bar stools". nice lighting & great mood<br />
-saw Elia the other chef on TOP CHEF cooking in the kitchen. very cool<br />
-none of the dishes came at the same time, not even close<br />
-seriously? 5 mushy shrimp costs me $12?<br />
-seriously? 4 dinky (although delicious) matzoh balls on a plate? you just look cheap at this point<br />
-goat cheese toast with arugula salad pretty delish, but the toast was slightly burnt. confuses me as to whether this is intentional, then again, is "burnt" ever intentional? <br />
-yummy steak, although a bit on the rare side. good portion<br />
-the damage? $23/person. im almost full<br />
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overall experience ★★★<span style="color: #999999;"> out of 5</span><br />
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restaurant with lots of potential, but sometimes bougie quirky qualities are NOT user friendly.<br />
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p.s. i LOVE the logo, not sure what its trying to convey or what mood i get, but its seeeexy ♥ Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-68210804561639558702010-02-23T08:08:00.000-08:002010-02-23T08:08:17.744-08:00redesign & designmy candle site redesign has been placed on the back burner forever. i finally got around to designing a new home page, below is a sneak peak of whats to come<br />
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now all that i have to do is code & make it work! which actually, is not the forte of a graphic designer, and thats probably why its taking me so long. also in the works is my new site, <a href="http://www.candle101.com/">www.candle101.com</a>. exciting huh? (not so much yet, i know) its going to be tutorials on how to make candles, and also articles and resources of materials and equipment to start your own candlemaking hobby. am i afraid of competition? nah! why not create and help create?!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-12091784129081546602009-12-29T23:19:00.000-08:002009-12-29T23:19:14.397-08:00the microbe storyas kokocandles, this season has been incredibly stressful. staying up till 3 to fill candle orders, going home after day job for this candlemaking night job, doing craft fairs on the weekends, post office trips before work & during lunchtime, dipping wax & tying bows extra fast to be more productive, at the end of this madness i found the perfect way to reward myself:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">post-christmas and feeling rich, i was surfing the web and an item on the etsy front page caught my attention immediately. introducing the most frickin cute ass plush EVER: my christmas present to myself, the "microbe". check out other items in her shop - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bubbletime">bubbletime</a>. anyways, i am seriously in love. i feel a bit juvenile & silly, but it would almost seem ok if u wernt my friend anymore and all i have left is my microbe... (which might i add is WAY cuter than you are)<br />
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</div>some friends of mine are having their grand opening for their screen printing company this weekend! free tee plus refreshments, it doesnt get better than this! tomo & sat, 10-5, plus you get to check out their new super fancy machinery. rumor has it that the 9th & 10th walk ins will get a special deal: 100 shirts 1 color for $249.99. thats friggin $2.49 PER SHIRT. stop by and say hi, hope to see you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-48715991211206264972009-09-10T02:10:00.000-07:002009-09-10T02:10:42.258-07:00insanityso in the last couple of days, i been feeling extremely overwhelmed by everything thats happening. there are so many things to pay attention to, but theres no real meat (you know, like the good stuff) in my life and all that im doing & have. i actually started making a mental list, but it didnt all fit in my head, so here it is:<br />
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my personal website<br />
my candle website<br />
my personal etsy store<br />
my candle esty store<br />
my personal email<br />
my professional email<br />
my candle email <br />
my company email<br />
my personal twitter<br />
my candle twitter<br />
another twitter for bigsmilemag<br />
my personal facebook<br />
my personal mysapce<br />
my candle facebook page<br />
contributing some projects for a candle book<br />
currently working on 1 homepage redesign for a travel site<br />
working on temp page for a new client for health foods<br />
working at samsung for the next three weeks<br />
going to restart working on big smile magazine's site redesign<br />
just picked up art for the art show<br />
just picked up candles for the monthly art & handmade show<br />
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i think i know a good amount of contacts, how do i make magic happen with all that im doing? let the puzzle pieces fall into place please, fastUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-72366018565482039582009-09-08T23:52:00.000-07:002009-09-08T23:52:47.703-07:00into "the rabbit hole"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhl2us3JXKgWU10yW9BQIhhzC6QgejZbj7WRH9mqkKfHfsdEI5RTOQOIJnMEyoMKqm_wjd6EVl7F45RfeQGxlrVFfmmCEEJaLfRbrKy2DYWMBxXC727_8vqwOQzHmxaBAAsftlHb_BEgY/s1600-h/sept+rabbit+hole+flyer1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhl2us3JXKgWU10yW9BQIhhzC6QgejZbj7WRH9mqkKfHfsdEI5RTOQOIJnMEyoMKqm_wjd6EVl7F45RfeQGxlrVFfmmCEEJaLfRbrKy2DYWMBxXC727_8vqwOQzHmxaBAAsftlHb_BEgY/s400/sept+rabbit+hole+flyer1.jpg" /></a></div>sometime last weekend after helping my friend move into her new apartment, i was feeling increasingly depressed about my own living situation. remembering her mention that she found her apartment prospects on craigslist, i decided to do the same. from surfing apartments to jobs and finally landing on gigs, there are certainly some interesting "opportunities" out there. one of the postings was about a show that very weekend, looking for handmade items! my opportunistic brain immediately went DING and thus the email was sent. hearing back from the coordinator shortly, i got a fantastic response, thus ensuring me a space in the event! <a href="http://daydreamrepublic.com/Daydream_Republic/Daydreams_Events%21.html">"The Rabbit Hole"</a> its called, very cute i thought. unfortunately i was only able to drop off the candles & was unable to attend the actual event (although not thhhat sorry cuz i went on a super fun boating vacay, yes be jealoused).<br />
the resulting of sales in the <a href="http://www.kokocandles.etsy.com/">candles</a> were however initially dissapointing: 2 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20080513">L-O-V-E soy candles</a>. now i find it a bit amusing that i have a check or $11.20 in my wallet. in the end, it was cool contact made & another way of putting myself out there. would definitely do it again, but i think now im raising my prices...for fun...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-63670983594779358222009-09-08T03:18:00.000-07:002009-09-08T03:21:28.310-07:00art repeats: "ill show you mine" nighthawks show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjYot-omIGBhS2wVE1W_0jF5Mo4hm1TJZZCjpHfiplXFj87OqfuM_kjhfX4Evkb6WWojCKvjRyQxPwrLVfjBrdTZQYG-X3mtYo4ZkMxoLlcDtkTENdIWjBmBWeddb1QZXF5XKB9HfxuI/s1600-h/nighthawks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPjYot-omIGBhS2wVE1W_0jF5Mo4hm1TJZZCjpHfiplXFj87OqfuM_kjhfX4Evkb6WWojCKvjRyQxPwrLVfjBrdTZQYG-X3mtYo4ZkMxoLlcDtkTENdIWjBmBWeddb1QZXF5XKB9HfxuI/s400/nighthawks.jpg" /></a></div>one day recently i was on myspace and in passing saw a call for art posting from a group called <a href="http://www.nighthawksla.blogspot.com/">Nighthawks</a>. i was involved with them last christmas when i <a href="http://www.kokocandles.etsy.com/">vendored</a> for one of their holiday promo events. my mind immediately went DING and i quickly submitted links to my munny piece <a href="http://www.paolingche.com/blackheart-munny-photo-paoling-che">"i think it turned black"</a>, which i thought was perfectly appropriate for the show, as the description in the posting read: <br />
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I'll Show You Mine . . .<br />
NightHawksLA is currently accepting titillating submissions for our upcoming show "I'll Show You Mine . . . "<br />
If your work seduces, entices, or exalts the taboo, please submit samples or links of your work..."<br />
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i mean seriously, my favorite kind of theme, and whats more perfect than the combination of music art & booze? (nothing) so anyways, the coordinator replied with great interest, thus im officially in the show! in the end, suprisingly enough i think i only saw two other artists' work hung that night besides mine. here is one of my favs by the photographer <a href="http://halfasecondorless.com/home.html">marianne williams</a>.<br />
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titillating indeed! i really would like to hang that in my dream apartment. we also caught a set by this adorable band called <a href="http://www.myspace.com/seeingthingz">seeing things</a>. the lead lady vocalist was wearing these thigh-high stripey black & white stockings, cutest thing EVER.<br />
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anyways, event turned out pretty frickin cool, glad i could be a part of it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-35038205625054417942009-08-03T00:12:00.001-07:002009-08-03T01:50:01.602-07:00master cleanse: before the real dealso <span style="font-style: italic;">exactly</span> same time last year, i did the master cleanse for 7.5 days (i know, i broke that last day during dinnertime >.<) so when this time of year rolled around again, i decided that i couldnt wimp out and skip it. starting tomorrow, im MASTER CLEANSING! exciting huh? no, not eating really isnt that fun. for those skeptics out there though, this cleanse is pretty amazing. you will be suprised at how good you feel, how much junk is in your body, and how much self control you can have (my friend ate a fresh in-n-out burger right in front of me on the 6th day...both of us lived through it). anyways, dont think i will last 7.5 days this time around, my goal is 3. well see how it goes!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-47124048648396834802009-07-02T20:27:00.000-07:002009-07-02T20:42:38.527-07:00all i gotta say is im amazinggot a call for a suuuuper rush job yesterday, supposedly converting an indesign file to html, no sweat right? little did i know, it was actually converting it into html newsletter, which i would like to add...i have never done before! it always seemed intimidating, and i never had the opportunity and motivation to learn it...until now (and by "now" i mean "today" - as in when the client wanted to launch it). so the launching of the actual newsletter didnt happen "today" but i have progressed from absolutely >.< into a very proud me! heres a screenshot of the top portion of it - yep, all html baby!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TGSuABQuq94Vp_TLM1nD2Vhya_XamadRyj4fERuUQpKEUQtPJzAQRXND-s_W9vQ25snOV2WfWK8K3PW2DrqRX0QMfJ1G-Pl2dToKh8IjEOF0kqsj-clsbdJEp7GnWrqfsXETV8HD7WU/s1600-h/Picture+6.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TGSuABQuq94Vp_TLM1nD2Vhya_XamadRyj4fERuUQpKEUQtPJzAQRXND-s_W9vQ25snOV2WfWK8K3PW2DrqRX0QMfJ1G-Pl2dToKh8IjEOF0kqsj-clsbdJEp7GnWrqfsXETV8HD7WU/s400/Picture+6.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354072410612578226" border="0" /></a>i hit QUITE a couple of snags along the way, but thank goooooodness to my fav programmer <a href="http://www.matthewmontanez.com/">matt</a> for answering his phone, i can now only wrinkle my nose at those distant snaggy memories. so i realized html newsletters were no big deal actually, but being able to build it in a way where it retains its beautiful self across the email services is a huge PAIN. (apparently backgrounds dont like to display itself in outlook) anyways...i think most of the big issues are solved now, and im just waiting for approval. yay me!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-59269273174708047832009-07-01T00:23:00.000-07:002009-07-01T00:28:09.656-07:00the biz of weddingsi created a kokocandles page on project wedding a looooong time ago, and this whole time its been suffering from neglect. today i randomly got a linked request from one of the calligraphy vendors i had to interview when i took my wedding planning class. check out <a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/vendor/show/calligraphy-katrina">calligraphy katrina's</a> work, her stuff is crazy good! anyways, this gave me a tiny spurt of motivation to list some new pics & update my descriptions. heres my <a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/vendor/show/kokocandles">kokocandles page on project wedding</a>, its new and improved version!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-57624646121627382242009-06-24T00:48:00.000-07:002009-06-24T01:02:39.073-07:00roses & birds & clay oh my!recently did my first trade on etsy, here are the pieces i received! totally adorable, and feels like christmas in june =) check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6637184">made with clay and love</a> shop from where these awesome pieces came from!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiISx8sYVzQpRR5pjwkFBVx8uBRq0PAefiexzOevmpHY0py6CgDxaftim2ew8Tlo3TUEiRAfXVAOki-xRUMmn2kXayKFH6uJnj6g87kLwB8vEnypSeUomoegxAHO83sP8ow5CQsbApEPfU/s1600-h/CIMG4670.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiISx8sYVzQpRR5pjwkFBVx8uBRq0PAefiexzOevmpHY0py6CgDxaftim2ew8Tlo3TUEiRAfXVAOki-xRUMmn2kXayKFH6uJnj6g87kLwB8vEnypSeUomoegxAHO83sP8ow5CQsbApEPfU/s400/CIMG4670.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350797992599776722" border="0" /></a><br />white rose ring & a bluebird pendant (for my classy ladylike days)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaH849FlIEGDwoLD3RNHKKbLjEDWnvE9Fq5mNgCHBOQQXtzvHmT5TAjD8-HVhzXqMFz96nA_JKRKfH1KJDoAJzhymiLXGJNtvFNkglXIH2DhyphenhyphenzLnSXIaoEw7O5PCBdD2kdrOPz4y6gCF0/s1600-h/CIMG4664.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaH849FlIEGDwoLD3RNHKKbLjEDWnvE9Fq5mNgCHBOQQXtzvHmT5TAjD8-HVhzXqMFz96nA_JKRKfH1KJDoAJzhymiLXGJNtvFNkglXIH2DhyphenhyphenzLnSXIaoEw7O5PCBdD2kdrOPz4y6gCF0/s400/CIMG4664.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350798069612979394" border="0" /></a>black rose hair pins, these make me feel dark & emo (always an interesting change)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-81711251056580182962009-06-13T10:03:00.000-07:002009-06-13T10:19:55.801-07:00movie funlooking back at my recent activity in netflix, i realized in the pat month ive seen some pretty awesome movies...like, some serious good stuff that just sticks to you. here is my top 3 of the month<br /><br />THE READER - i could definitely understand why this movie and its actors were nominated/won all the awards that it did. you kind of hope for a happy ending for the mismatched affair, and you even root for Hannah the war criminal.<br /><br />THE PIANIST - wow, most depressing EVER. ive hear great things about the movie, but i've held out watching it until now...i think it was the title that seemed unappealing. i could not watch this movie in one sitting, and to realize that these events were real, i just cant even comprehend the potential cruelty of humans. definitely a movie that sticks to you.<br /><br />DEAR FRANKIE - just watched, and loved it. all the actors & actresses did an amazing job, and i think the story wrapped itself up very well. one of those that i wish went on even longer!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4454887215858190358.post-30951795244670181702009-06-07T16:12:00.002-07:002009-06-07T16:15:20.127-07:00shameless self promo #2<table style="text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=6328145&user_name=kokocandles&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=4&columns=4" height="374" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=6328145&user_name=kokocandles&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=4&columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://kokocandles.etsy.com/">kokocandles</a><br /><br />some new works mixed in with the old! 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