FINALLY finished this little stop motion thing. Love the website 50waystohelp.com so thought I would put this thing together.
November 21, 2009
November 20, 2009
Bob Dylan - Must Be Santa.
I think we all just died a little inside....
Oh and p.s.
Bob, can I have my wig back? Thanks
November 18, 2009
November 17, 2009
Mod Cloth Copies Movember
Movember is, according to their website: "An annual, month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues - specifically prostate and testicular cancer." Great organization and they have done a great job with the branding. Nice look and definitely fantastic idea to bring awareness.
And Modcloth.com, one of my favorite places to online window shop, is also having their own Movember...
Both completely unrelated to the other... I'm assuming.
So I guess I should say Happy Movember balls and all.
And Modcloth.com, one of my favorite places to online window shop, is also having their own Movember...
Both completely unrelated to the other... I'm assuming.
So I guess I should say Happy Movember balls and all.
November 16, 2009
From the Blog: Stuff white people like
#122 Moleskine Notebooks
This blog makes me giggle out loud: "Since all white people consider themselves to be “creative,” they are constantly in need of products and accessories that will allow them to capture their thoughts."
But to clarify, my sketchbook is not and never will be a Moleskine. I make my own sketchbooks thanks to a class I took down in ATL. Its easier than it looks and I made books for all my family member last year for Christmas. Creativity is an overused word... so how about resourceful?
November 15, 2009
some pages from my sketch pad...
I keep a visual journal of sorts with designs, ideas, list of things that creep me out (BABIES WITH PIERCED EARS). And here are a few pages..
My homage to Dadaism. 
Wish I had a date on this one...
November 14, 2009
KINDER EGG IN THE US
KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG KINDER EGG!!!
FOUND IN THE UNITED STATES!!! Kinder Eggs are illegal to sell in the United States because of the small toy inside of an edible, delicious chocolate egg. The store that sells them has connections to the old country and I GOT one!!!
UPDATE: On the day of this blog post, The Lolapaloozashow got 17 hits from Germany. That's 17 more than usual. So I'm assuming other people (in Germany) are looking up about Kindereggs. Because they're amazing.
Greendrinks
Greendrinks is an amazing.. thing? Every month, its hosted at a local bar and you can go, drink, meet people, whatever. Beer is cheap/free. Make a donation, which goes to a charity sponsored that month. Its great. And great beer. NOT natty light. My co-workers and I were recently featured on the Portland Press Herald for our drinking abilities.
November 10, 2009
"WOW" moment of the day
"Since don't ask, don't tell was introduced, the military has discharged more than 13,000 lesbians, gays and bisexuals, according to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. A 2005 government report found that about 800 of them had skills deemed "critical," such as engineering and linguistics, and that it cost the military about $200 million to recruit and train their replacements."
click here to read more at cnn.com
click here to read more at cnn.com
November 5, 2009
October 31, 2009
October 2, 2009
The People of Wal-Mart.
I can't even tell you how entertaining this website is... especially after living in the south for the past six years where Wal-Mart is literally the new piazza. Click here to see the People of Wal-Mart.
September 23, 2009
The People Coming to My Ideal Dinner Party
Captain of the Titanic
Lucille Ball
John Lennon
FDR
Leo Da Vinci
James Madison
Salvador Dali
Frida KahloOn the menu: Wine. And more Wine.
September 17, 2009
September 13, 2009
NO!!!! Serena was robbed!
Serena looses the whole match for one point because of being penalized!
According to Bloomberg.com
The Associated Press reported that Williams told the line judge: “If I could, I would take this ... ball and shove it down your ... throat.”
After speaking to Williams and tournament referee Brian Earley, who had walked onto court after the clash, the umpire gave the American a point penalty because she had received a warning after breaking her racket on the court at the end of the first set. Tennis rules dictate that a player’s second code violation is a point penalty, according to the Web site of the U.S. Tennis Association, and this infraction handed the reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion a 6-4, 7-5 loss.
Boo. If she was a hockey player and said that, they would have given her a raise.
September 9, 2009
TRUE STORY: Confessions of a Job Search and a Bizarre Phone Call.
I don't know how many people out there are searching for a job but its obviously a very difficult process right now. Especially if you're creative and you're in a highly competitive industry. You apply everywhere (certainly not just monster.com) and you call, email, and even write snail mail letters! (I hope you guys all enjoyed the embossed signature and stationary). You drive 200 miles out of your way for an interview. You spend every last penny you have just to make a trip to a city for someone to look at your work with no job in sight. When you love your chosen career, you do everything you can to keep doing it. And you work really hard. And you get pretty thick skin.
Usually I don't really talk about the application process here on this blog because I'd rather have fun and talk about more entertaining stuff. Like King Triton's triton or the band poster/logo/print ad/viral video I just created. And I kind of have a "everything will fall into place" mentality. Kind of like when you are looking for that favorite pair of shoes and you find them months later under the couch. But the phone call I received today was really by far the most unusual I've ever recieved in regards to the job search.
Today I received a phone call from a place I had applied for a position in media. The person on the other end of the line not only told me that I would not be considered but that I would be "miserable working here" and that I had "no skills" in the areas they were looking for. They continued to go on about how unqualified I was and how working for them would in no way be an option. This person was in shock that I even applied in the first place. I mentioned my skills in quicktime pro, final cut pro, CS4 creative suite, flash and more but it was entirely useless. After listening a little more and wondering why I applied in the first place, I only had one word to say. "wow." I am rarely speachless and today was one of those moments.
I thanked the person on the other end of the phone, we hung up and I sat in shock for a minute. Why did they even call? I wasn't upset or anything. Just entirely confused. Isn't a simple no sufficient? With 600 people applying for a janitorial position in Michigan, I wonder how many people this company calls to tell them they are far from what they want. Also should be noted, they contacted me within hours of applying. That was the most effort into a rejection I've ever seen in my life. It was a REAL BIG NO.
At this point in the job application game, we all are collecting rejection letters. Pleasefeedtheanimals.com is making a movie about what you do in unemployment. I can't wait to see Lemonade because lord knows I've made mojitos out of limes. I've been painting and selling my work at local establishments. I got back into illustrating and I freelance whenever the I get the opportunity. I spend three days a week searching for jobs at my favorite agencies and companies. I also spend time walking the Eastern trail, surfing at dusk and going to Arts festivals. How on earth can you be creative if you just stare at a computer all day?!
But one thing I don't do is just sit and wait wait. I stay active and keep doing what I like to do, regardless if someone thinks I have no valuable skills. I have a wooden board on my wall that says, "Life's too short for boring stuff." And I'll never stop living by that motto. This industry may be cutthroat, but if its ok, I'm just going to do me.
Usually I don't really talk about the application process here on this blog because I'd rather have fun and talk about more entertaining stuff. Like King Triton's triton or the band poster/logo/print ad/viral video I just created. And I kind of have a "everything will fall into place" mentality. Kind of like when you are looking for that favorite pair of shoes and you find them months later under the couch. But the phone call I received today was really by far the most unusual I've ever recieved in regards to the job search.
Today I received a phone call from a place I had applied for a position in media. The person on the other end of the line not only told me that I would not be considered but that I would be "miserable working here" and that I had "no skills" in the areas they were looking for. They continued to go on about how unqualified I was and how working for them would in no way be an option. This person was in shock that I even applied in the first place. I mentioned my skills in quicktime pro, final cut pro, CS4 creative suite, flash and more but it was entirely useless. After listening a little more and wondering why I applied in the first place, I only had one word to say. "wow." I am rarely speachless and today was one of those moments.
I thanked the person on the other end of the phone, we hung up and I sat in shock for a minute. Why did they even call? I wasn't upset or anything. Just entirely confused. Isn't a simple no sufficient? With 600 people applying for a janitorial position in Michigan, I wonder how many people this company calls to tell them they are far from what they want. Also should be noted, they contacted me within hours of applying. That was the most effort into a rejection I've ever seen in my life. It was a REAL BIG NO.
At this point in the job application game, we all are collecting rejection letters. Pleasefeedtheanimals.com is making a movie about what you do in unemployment. I can't wait to see Lemonade because lord knows I've made mojitos out of limes. I've been painting and selling my work at local establishments. I got back into illustrating and I freelance whenever the I get the opportunity. I spend three days a week searching for jobs at my favorite agencies and companies. I also spend time walking the Eastern trail, surfing at dusk and going to Arts festivals. How on earth can you be creative if you just stare at a computer all day?!
But one thing I don't do is just sit and wait wait. I stay active and keep doing what I like to do, regardless if someone thinks I have no valuable skills. I have a wooden board on my wall that says, "Life's too short for boring stuff." And I'll never stop living by that motto. This industry may be cutthroat, but if its ok, I'm just going to do me.
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