A week or so ago, I decided to sit down and try working on a micro animation. Something I've not done in ages.
Looks like it turned out pretty good :)
December 18, 2016
Sometimes, you just want to make a star wars emoticon lol
So, guess it's been a while since I've posted. Alot has happened in that time...mostly on the inside though.
A week or so ago, I decided to sit down and try working on a micro animation. Something I've not done in ages.
Looks like it turned out pretty good :)
A week or so ago, I decided to sit down and try working on a micro animation. Something I've not done in ages.
Looks like it turned out pretty good :)
May 11, 2016
Where is motivation
I sometimes sit and think while doing nothing of use, like watching youtube or other time wasting past times; what exactly am I doing right now with all of this nonsense, when there are far better pursuits?
Of course, the answer always eludes me, and why I'm doing this over that even when I know which is the better of the two, is a real conundrum. I've got enough motivation to make it from morning to night, otherwise I just wouldn't make it at all. But that doesn't exactly suffice. I've got a personal art project I've been trying to finish now for 8 months. A simple little thing, and I can't seem to find the motivation to work on it. I do know however, that in a competitive environment, I really do achieve quite a bit. It's just not there though when the only thing you're competing with is your own procrastination. Oh well.
In other news, my birthday is coming on the 15th. Yay..? :D I already feel old at 24...:P
And I've been able to pay bills on time these past few months, which is nice to reflect on.
Well, there's my latest rambling thoughts anyways.
Of course, the answer always eludes me, and why I'm doing this over that even when I know which is the better of the two, is a real conundrum. I've got enough motivation to make it from morning to night, otherwise I just wouldn't make it at all. But that doesn't exactly suffice. I've got a personal art project I've been trying to finish now for 8 months. A simple little thing, and I can't seem to find the motivation to work on it. I do know however, that in a competitive environment, I really do achieve quite a bit. It's just not there though when the only thing you're competing with is your own procrastination. Oh well.
In other news, my birthday is coming on the 15th. Yay..? :D I already feel old at 24...:P
And I've been able to pay bills on time these past few months, which is nice to reflect on.
Well, there's my latest rambling thoughts anyways.
April 30, 2016
Why I would suggest for nobody to ever come to live in Arizona.
This is a bit of a rant, but it's my blog so, whatever.
Anyways...
What basis do I have for this suggestion? Well, for one, I live here and know what it's like lol
My newest issue is with the latest push of an ordinance that would ban the homeless from sitting on the sidewalks.
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/downtown-tempe-merchants-want-homeless-banned-from-sidewalks-7575235
The sight of a homeless person should bother everyone who beholds it, and it seems to do just that, for varying reasons. The reason it bothers me is; why can't we do something better for these guys more than just letting them be, day in and day out.
But Maricopa County is bothered by it because apparently it's an eyesore and hampers business.
And rather than find a creative solution, they think it would be best to kick these guys into the street.
How are you planning to fine a homeless man? Planning to jail them all just to get them off the street?
The logic of this ordinance is severely unhinged but goes hand in hand with this order here, which kicked out a bunch of homeless vets from a camp that wasn't hurting anyone > http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/homeless-vets-forced-to-leave-camp-alpha
Now add to that, the total corruption and greed of the government & law systems beyond that of most other states, the high rate which things deteriorate because of the dry hot atmosphere, the 118F summer weather, and an overflow of insects and snakes....
To anyone who may heed it, I highly suggest never ever staking yourself a place here.
Anyways...
What basis do I have for this suggestion? Well, for one, I live here and know what it's like lol
My newest issue is with the latest push of an ordinance that would ban the homeless from sitting on the sidewalks.
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/downtown-tempe-merchants-want-homeless-banned-from-sidewalks-7575235
The sight of a homeless person should bother everyone who beholds it, and it seems to do just that, for varying reasons. The reason it bothers me is; why can't we do something better for these guys more than just letting them be, day in and day out.
But Maricopa County is bothered by it because apparently it's an eyesore and hampers business.
And rather than find a creative solution, they think it would be best to kick these guys into the street.
How are you planning to fine a homeless man? Planning to jail them all just to get them off the street?
The logic of this ordinance is severely unhinged but goes hand in hand with this order here, which kicked out a bunch of homeless vets from a camp that wasn't hurting anyone > http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/homeless-vets-forced-to-leave-camp-alpha
Now add to that, the total corruption and greed of the government & law systems beyond that of most other states, the high rate which things deteriorate because of the dry hot atmosphere, the 118F summer weather, and an overflow of insects and snakes....
To anyone who may heed it, I highly suggest never ever staking yourself a place here.
April 28, 2016
4 Really good movies.
Noting the title, you can see that I'm not saying these are my "most"
favorite movies, because I really have too many likes to narrow it
down... even to 4.
Just the most recent 4 I've watched at theaters, home, or downloaded, in no particular order, and in a review-like structure :)
::: Home 2015
If you like a good movie with aliens in it, but would rather have no bloody guts, incisions, or slimy things hatching out of people (gotta be in the mood lol) then home is a good one to watch.
The timing is smart, the characters are focused on in the fashion of how a book would play out. Not too much development, which can lead to a plot lull, and not too little, which can leave the whole story feeling empty of emotion.The soundtrack isn't of my favorite genres, but the songs really do work to move energy into the story, without taking over the story or overpowering everything else for their entire duration. The language styling of the Alien "Oh" and the emotional angsty teenager "Tip", play upon each other in a comedic fashion, which I personally like in a movie. The deeper point of the plot, is a spoiler which I won't spoil for you guys, but I'll say this; Cpt. Smeck is a shmuck for hitting people with a shusher :P
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::: Zootopia 2016
First off, I'd like to comment that I think the advertisement department could have done a bit better in marketing this film. One could argue that different previews may have given away the plot, but focusing so much on the "skunk but rug" (Which was a very small part) was a bit of a disservice to the complexity of this movie. On to complexity.
This is both a blessing and a curse for Zootopia. In a plot with as many twists and turns, it could have been given another 13 minutes, making it an even 2hrs. But where it suffers from plot stacking, it makes up for it by that being done in an intelligent way.
The character design is really great, from the main characters, to the lesser roles. All the easter eggs and little hints to other movies is pretty nice too. The pace is fast, perhaps a tinge too fast, but it does have a few appropriate and much needed slow downs to ease things in that area.
The personality of the two main characters work well, giving room for the fox to move quickly out of the villain status one might attach to him towards the beginning. A few cliches, a few common tropes, but nothing boring.
I absolutely would not recommend a sequel being made to this. All lose ends were wrapped up, unlike Dory's missing family in the upcoming Nemo sequel, Zootopia really doesn't have the life in it for a 2. Some movies are better off that way, rather than flogging a new plot out of it for a little more money.
Saying much more probably would give spoilers away, as the plot is entirely everywhere.
I suggest you give Zootopia a watch :)
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::: Casablanca 1943
An old one, but still good.
WW1, a love triangle, hidden agendas and a good man who has developed a hard cold outer shell, only to have it broken, letting his better nature show once more, make this a good watch.
No swearing or slang, no fart jokes or anything of the sort, and yet this movie still holds out through the test of time. I think in a way it sends a message that even during wars, violence and massive turbulence, that somewhere, someone is loving someone. I won't give away any crucial spoilers, but the part where an interesting friendship is formed between unlikely people, and when the sadness of the moment is eased by a desire to do what's right, helps to make this one of my favorites.
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::: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 2005
Here's another interesting alien related film, or at least this movie tries to question whether we ourselves are the alien life forms.
The comedy is well done, each character of importance is given a motive if needed, and the ones that don't can actually be the most comical, such as Marvin.
As it goes along, we see the regret of Arthur over his poorly spent time on earth, an overdue romance forming, some justice and injustice served, and an unusual ending.
One could say this movie has atheistic overtones, but even personally as a Christian, this does not bother me, because it is just a movie which doesn't really force it's view or nonview upon anyone.
If you're looking for decent comedy, something different, a bit of horrible poetry, a killer plot twist, and some slartibartfast, this movie is pretty good too. Don't Panic!!
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That's all for now, I was going to make this list bigger because of all the movies I do like, but if I've not watched them recently (Not a huge amount of time for Tv nowadays) then I won't be able to talk about them in any constructive way :P
Just the most recent 4 I've watched at theaters, home, or downloaded, in no particular order, and in a review-like structure :)
::: Home 2015
If you like a good movie with aliens in it, but would rather have no bloody guts, incisions, or slimy things hatching out of people (gotta be in the mood lol) then home is a good one to watch.
The timing is smart, the characters are focused on in the fashion of how a book would play out. Not too much development, which can lead to a plot lull, and not too little, which can leave the whole story feeling empty of emotion.The soundtrack isn't of my favorite genres, but the songs really do work to move energy into the story, without taking over the story or overpowering everything else for their entire duration. The language styling of the Alien "Oh" and the emotional angsty teenager "Tip", play upon each other in a comedic fashion, which I personally like in a movie. The deeper point of the plot, is a spoiler which I won't spoil for you guys, but I'll say this; Cpt. Smeck is a shmuck for hitting people with a shusher :P
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::: Zootopia 2016
First off, I'd like to comment that I think the advertisement department could have done a bit better in marketing this film. One could argue that different previews may have given away the plot, but focusing so much on the "skunk but rug" (Which was a very small part) was a bit of a disservice to the complexity of this movie. On to complexity.
This is both a blessing and a curse for Zootopia. In a plot with as many twists and turns, it could have been given another 13 minutes, making it an even 2hrs. But where it suffers from plot stacking, it makes up for it by that being done in an intelligent way.
The character design is really great, from the main characters, to the lesser roles. All the easter eggs and little hints to other movies is pretty nice too. The pace is fast, perhaps a tinge too fast, but it does have a few appropriate and much needed slow downs to ease things in that area.
The personality of the two main characters work well, giving room for the fox to move quickly out of the villain status one might attach to him towards the beginning. A few cliches, a few common tropes, but nothing boring.
I absolutely would not recommend a sequel being made to this. All lose ends were wrapped up, unlike Dory's missing family in the upcoming Nemo sequel, Zootopia really doesn't have the life in it for a 2. Some movies are better off that way, rather than flogging a new plot out of it for a little more money.
Saying much more probably would give spoilers away, as the plot is entirely everywhere.
I suggest you give Zootopia a watch :)
--------------
::: Casablanca 1943
An old one, but still good.
WW1, a love triangle, hidden agendas and a good man who has developed a hard cold outer shell, only to have it broken, letting his better nature show once more, make this a good watch.
No swearing or slang, no fart jokes or anything of the sort, and yet this movie still holds out through the test of time. I think in a way it sends a message that even during wars, violence and massive turbulence, that somewhere, someone is loving someone. I won't give away any crucial spoilers, but the part where an interesting friendship is formed between unlikely people, and when the sadness of the moment is eased by a desire to do what's right, helps to make this one of my favorites.
--------------
::: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 2005
Here's another interesting alien related film, or at least this movie tries to question whether we ourselves are the alien life forms.
The comedy is well done, each character of importance is given a motive if needed, and the ones that don't can actually be the most comical, such as Marvin.
As it goes along, we see the regret of Arthur over his poorly spent time on earth, an overdue romance forming, some justice and injustice served, and an unusual ending.
One could say this movie has atheistic overtones, but even personally as a Christian, this does not bother me, because it is just a movie which doesn't really force it's view or nonview upon anyone.
If you're looking for decent comedy, something different, a bit of horrible poetry, a killer plot twist, and some slartibartfast, this movie is pretty good too. Don't Panic!!
----------------------------
That's all for now, I was going to make this list bigger because of all the movies I do like, but if I've not watched them recently (Not a huge amount of time for Tv nowadays) then I won't be able to talk about them in any constructive way :P
March 26, 2016
A real happy Easter!
I know this is the day before Easter, but I don't plan on writing tomorrow :)
This Easter, I hope we all remember the actual purpose and reason behind Easter: to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Without Jesus Christ there would be no Easter, no Christmas, and absolutely no salvation.
What a wonderful thing that has been done for us, and I urge you, if you would, to listen to this sermon.
>> here <<
Which says it all, much better than I ever could.
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This Easter, I hope we all remember the actual purpose and reason behind Easter: to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Without Jesus Christ there would be no Easter, no Christmas, and absolutely no salvation.
What a wonderful thing that has been done for us, and I urge you, if you would, to listen to this sermon.
>> here <<
Which says it all, much better than I ever could.
.
March 22, 2016
So, I used to play a little minecraft...
Way back in 2012, when going through a massive bout of boredom, and right after a breakup, I decided to take my mind off of everything, by immersing myself into a game for a couple weeks.
Well, not that I was determined to play for two whole weeks, but this particular game is addictive until you get tired of it, which eventually does happen.
If so inclined, you can check out the video I made of it here >>
Well, not that I was determined to play for two whole weeks, but this particular game is addictive until you get tired of it, which eventually does happen.
If so inclined, you can check out the video I made of it here >>
This blog is ready to go.
After a very long hiatus, and a complete overhaul, I think I'm ready to use this page again :)
Not sure exactly how often, but then again, nobody really is on any other blogs. ^^
Not sure exactly how often, but then again, nobody really is on any other blogs. ^^
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