I may not be posting as much as I used to, but I'm back and ready to type. Think of this as Blog Attempt 3.0.
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Showing posts with label Blog. Show all posts
10.06.2010
I'm Back... Again
So much has happened recently in my life that I feel now is the perfect time to return to blogging. Screw trying to accomplish silly goals; trying to post everyday was fine when I had the time, but my life the last few months has been incredibly busy. Instead, I'll simply post when I feel I have something to share. Simple as that.
5.29.2010
Fail
I have failed. Simple as that. I had set out to post a blog entry everyday for a year, and I've failed. May was just too much for me to handle. This month has been crazy and drained me like never before. The combination of the classes I have this quarter, my new job, and other factors leave me exhausted and with no time to really devote to my blog.
So, what does this mean for my quest? Is it simply over, just like that? Not quite. My goal was to post an entry everyday, so I'd end up with 365 posts. Well, the first part of that goal wasn't met, but that doesn't mean I can't still finish the year with 365 posts.
New goal: 365 posts. I'll try my best to still write everyday, but ultimately I just want to end up with 365 posts. Of course, this means I'll have to double up posts a few days, but I have the rest of the year to catch up on missing posts.
I knew this was a huge undertaking when I started, and I knew it would be very difficult to achieve, but I went almost half a year, and I can live with that. Oh, well. Time for a new goal.
So, what does this mean for my quest? Is it simply over, just like that? Not quite. My goal was to post an entry everyday, so I'd end up with 365 posts. Well, the first part of that goal wasn't met, but that doesn't mean I can't still finish the year with 365 posts.
New goal: 365 posts. I'll try my best to still write everyday, but ultimately I just want to end up with 365 posts. Of course, this means I'll have to double up posts a few days, but I have the rest of the year to catch up on missing posts.
I knew this was a huge undertaking when I started, and I knew it would be very difficult to achieve, but I went almost half a year, and I can live with that. Oh, well. Time for a new goal.
5.01.2010
365 in 2010: April Completed
April started with a great trip to San Francisco, and ended with getting my wisdom teeth removed. Quite an interesting set of bookends.
April was definitely a very interesting month for me. I was sick multiple times, ended up finally making something happen with a girl I've been interested in for a while, began what is sure to be the quarter of hell, started a new job, started a very exciting (and stressful) filming project at school, and of course, ended with my wisdom teeth removed. All in all, a good month for blogging.
However, now that April is over and done with, now we can move on to my favorite month: May. This, of course, is partially due to my birthday, but May is also great because it is when all the great summer blockbusters kick off. I'm sure I'll have a lot more to say about this in later posts.
Four months down, eight more to go.
Days Completed: 120
Days to Go: 245
April was definitely a very interesting month for me. I was sick multiple times, ended up finally making something happen with a girl I've been interested in for a while, began what is sure to be the quarter of hell, started a new job, started a very exciting (and stressful) filming project at school, and of course, ended with my wisdom teeth removed. All in all, a good month for blogging.
However, now that April is over and done with, now we can move on to my favorite month: May. This, of course, is partially due to my birthday, but May is also great because it is when all the great summer blockbusters kick off. I'm sure I'll have a lot more to say about this in later posts.
Four months down, eight more to go.
Days Completed: 120
Days to Go: 245
4.08.2010
150 Posts / School on Thursdays
It was brought to my attention a while ago that I never did anything special or even acknowledge when I hit 100 posts. Well, in an attempt to make up for that, this is my special double-sized 150th post.
OK, it's not really double-sized. It's just another regular post, but I am at least acknowledging it this time. Now onto the actual post.
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I love my Thursday classes this quarter. This is the first week of the new quarter, and when I found out I would be taking three classes in one day, which meant I would have to be at school from 8 AM to 9:20 PM, I was NOT looking forward to it. Granted, I was looking forward to the individual classes, but all at once?! Not so much. However, after going to each, I can genuinely say I've very excited about Thursdays this quarter.
First up is Compositing, which is where we are going to take separate elements - such as film, green screen footage, 3D models, special effects - and combine them into a single composition. This is going to be a fun class. Next up is Intermediate Motion Graphics, which focuses on the artistic and design side of creating things such as title sequences as well as all the fancy flourishes and visual elements used in things like commercials. Finally, there's 3D Visual Effects, which deals with recreating the science - such as collisions, fluids, particles, etc. - of real life in a 3D scene. All in all, I expect to do a lot of fun stuff.
Of course, I can already tell that each is going to have a lot of work. That means an exponential amount of homework due on the same day. So, I may be excited right now, but ask me again in a few weeks when the homework catches up with me; I may not be so excited then.
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So, there you have it; my special double-sized 150th post. Or not. Oh, well. Here's to another 150. Thanks for reading.
OK, it's not really double-sized. It's just another regular post, but I am at least acknowledging it this time. Now onto the actual post.
...............
I love my Thursday classes this quarter. This is the first week of the new quarter, and when I found out I would be taking three classes in one day, which meant I would have to be at school from 8 AM to 9:20 PM, I was NOT looking forward to it. Granted, I was looking forward to the individual classes, but all at once?! Not so much. However, after going to each, I can genuinely say I've very excited about Thursdays this quarter.
First up is Compositing, which is where we are going to take separate elements - such as film, green screen footage, 3D models, special effects - and combine them into a single composition. This is going to be a fun class. Next up is Intermediate Motion Graphics, which focuses on the artistic and design side of creating things such as title sequences as well as all the fancy flourishes and visual elements used in things like commercials. Finally, there's 3D Visual Effects, which deals with recreating the science - such as collisions, fluids, particles, etc. - of real life in a 3D scene. All in all, I expect to do a lot of fun stuff.
Of course, I can already tell that each is going to have a lot of work. That means an exponential amount of homework due on the same day. So, I may be excited right now, but ask me again in a few weeks when the homework catches up with me; I may not be so excited then.
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So, there you have it; my special double-sized 150th post. Or not. Oh, well. Here's to another 150. Thanks for reading.
4.04.2010
365 in 2010: March Completed
March was by by far the most difficult month so far in which to continuously post. A lot of things contributed to making it not only difficult to physically be able to post, but also to find the desire to even want to. However, March saw not only the one year anniversary of my blog, but also a variety of decent posts that I think contributed to it somewhat being a success. Hopefully, April will be even better.
Three months down, nine more to go.
Days Completed: 90
Days to Go: 275
Three months down, nine more to go.
Days Completed: 90
Days to Go: 275
4.01.2010
Farewell
As some of you may have noticed from reading some of my more recent posts, I've been going through some personal issues at the moment; all of which have left me with no desire to keep posting in the blog. So, I've simply decided to stop posting for the time being. I know I set out to post something everyday for a year, but I only want to do that if my heart is in it, and the truth is that I simply do not have the desire to do so right now.
I do want to say that it's been a lot of fun having this blog for the last year. Hopefully I'll come back soon, but if not, take care and April's Fools.
I do want to say that it's been a lot of fun having this blog for the last year. Hopefully I'll come back soon, but if not, take care and April's Fools.
3.18.2010
Blog Update
As I'm sure most of you know, I am current in the middle of my goal to post in my blog once a day for an entire year. Although I've managed a post per day, these posts aren't always during that actual day; sometimes I don't get to post until after midnight the next morning. This has been especially true for many of my last few posts.
Just to clarify: my goal isn't to post an entry everyday during the hours of 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM. My goal is to post an entry that represent a day in my life for an entire year. Sometimes, my days don't actually end until the next morning, so although I will try my best to post entries during the actual calendar they represent, some of my posts will be posted early the next morning.
Ultimately, when 2010 is over, I want to look back and see at least 365 entries; sort of an online journal of the year, if you will. So far, I'm right on schedule.
Just to clarify: my goal isn't to post an entry everyday during the hours of 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM. My goal is to post an entry that represent a day in my life for an entire year. Sometimes, my days don't actually end until the next morning, so although I will try my best to post entries during the actual calendar they represent, some of my posts will be posted early the next morning.
Ultimately, when 2010 is over, I want to look back and see at least 365 entries; sort of an online journal of the year, if you will. So far, I'm right on schedule.
3.07.2010
Followers
For those unfamiliar with the way Blogger.com works, each blogger has their own Dashboard; in essence, their homepage. From here, bloggers can make posts, edit past posts, follow other blogger's posts, and see who is following them.
For a while now, my dashboard has told me that eight people are following my blog. The fact that I have even one follower makes me happy, but of my eight followers, I only hear from maybe three on a semi-regular basis. There were a couple more that used to comment earlier on, but those have slowly died out. So, now it's down to three.
However, I've decided that I want to hear from as many of my followers as possible, as well any potential "ghost" followers that have not indicated that they follow my blog. I'll even make it simple for you all. Just comment and tell me about a memory you have of us. That's it. It can be anything you want; good, bad, ugly, whatever. You don't even have to tell me who you are. Just tell me the memory anonymously. And for any followers that don't have an actual memory with me, just tell me how you stumbled across my blog.
Simple as that. I want to see how many people actually read my blog, and I figure this is a fun way to do it.
For a while now, my dashboard has told me that eight people are following my blog. The fact that I have even one follower makes me happy, but of my eight followers, I only hear from maybe three on a semi-regular basis. There were a couple more that used to comment earlier on, but those have slowly died out. So, now it's down to three.
However, I've decided that I want to hear from as many of my followers as possible, as well any potential "ghost" followers that have not indicated that they follow my blog. I'll even make it simple for you all. Just comment and tell me about a memory you have of us. That's it. It can be anything you want; good, bad, ugly, whatever. You don't even have to tell me who you are. Just tell me the memory anonymously. And for any followers that don't have an actual memory with me, just tell me how you stumbled across my blog.
Simple as that. I want to see how many people actually read my blog, and I figure this is a fun way to do it.
3.06.2010
Happy Blogday to Me!
I can hardly believe it, but my little blog is one year old today.
Ah, it seems like just yesterday when I first started making the clickety-clicks on the keyboard and now here we are, still going and still growing. What started as a simple little blog with no direction has become an important outlet for me.
I never imagined my blog would've grown into what it is today, but I'm so glad it has. Happy Blogday to me! I expect lots of presents.
Ah, it seems like just yesterday when I first started making the clickety-clicks on the keyboard and now here we are, still going and still growing. What started as a simple little blog with no direction has become an important outlet for me.
I never imagined my blog would've grown into what it is today, but I'm so glad it has. Happy Blogday to me! I expect lots of presents.
3.01.2010
365 in 2010: February Completed
February always seems to go by quicker than most months, no doubt due to the fact that there are only 28 days. As such, I actually forgot that yesterday was the last day in February, which means that with yesterday's post, I have successfully completed 1/6th of my goal to post an entry for everyday of the year.
This has definitely been no easy task, as everyday it seems like it gets more difficult to find something interesting to post. Not to mention my days are so busy sometimes that I don't really have the time to sit on my computer and type. Oh well, I made this goal and I have to stick with it for as long as I can.
Two months down, just ten more to go...
Days Completed: 59
Days to Go: 306
This has definitely been no easy task, as everyday it seems like it gets more difficult to find something interesting to post. Not to mention my days are so busy sometimes that I don't really have the time to sit on my computer and type. Oh well, I made this goal and I have to stick with it for as long as I can.
Two months down, just ten more to go...
Days Completed: 59
Days to Go: 306
2.07.2010
My Latest Internet Addiction
Years ago, I was actually very reluctant to take part in social networking websites. When everybody was signing up to Friendster, I was slow to join in. (and look where that went.) When everybody was signing up to MySpace, again I was slow to sign up, although I eventually came around and joined. When everyone was signing up to Facebook, I refused to join in because I already had MySpace. Why would I want a second site to do what I already did on another? Well, again I caved in and joined.
That's the way it was for years. Something new would come around, friends would try to get me to join, and only after much convincing would I finally join. However, within the last year, that reluctance has disappeared. In fact, I would say it's turned into something of an addiction, and I am only too eager to join the latest craze. As soon as I saw a few of my friends had a blog, I started one of my own. Did I have an overwhelming need to start one? No, but here you are reading it anyway.
So, what is my latest internet addiction? formspring.me
The entire purpose of the site is to have random people anonymously ask you any question they want, and you answer it. That's it. Pretty simple and pointless, right? Well, still I signed up. I heard about it through a friend, and I followed suit.
So far, I've had very little activity on there, but I'm hoping it picks up. So to any of you reading this right now, if there is any question - no matter how personal, dirty, uncomfortable, funny, silly, deep, intellectual, pointless, etc. - you want to ask, by all means go to http://www.formspring.me/akaricochet and ask away!
That's the way it was for years. Something new would come around, friends would try to get me to join, and only after much convincing would I finally join. However, within the last year, that reluctance has disappeared. In fact, I would say it's turned into something of an addiction, and I am only too eager to join the latest craze. As soon as I saw a few of my friends had a blog, I started one of my own. Did I have an overwhelming need to start one? No, but here you are reading it anyway.
So, what is my latest internet addiction? formspring.me
The entire purpose of the site is to have random people anonymously ask you any question they want, and you answer it. That's it. Pretty simple and pointless, right? Well, still I signed up. I heard about it through a friend, and I followed suit.
So far, I've had very little activity on there, but I'm hoping it picks up. So to any of you reading this right now, if there is any question - no matter how personal, dirty, uncomfortable, funny, silly, deep, intellectual, pointless, etc. - you want to ask, by all means go to http://www.formspring.me/akaricochet and ask away!
1.31.2010
365 in 2010: January Completed
30 days ago, I set out to post in this blog everyday for a year, and with this entry, I have successfully completed 1/12th of that goal. 31 days in January; 31 days down.
I have to to say, about seven days into it, I was already regretting my decision. I would sit down and have nothing to type; nothing to share. It occurred to me that there are going to be some days I have absolutely nothing worthwhile to post, yet I soldiered on and made it.
Now I just have 11 months to go. Piece of cake.
Days Completed: 31
Days to Go: 334
I have to to say, about seven days into it, I was already regretting my decision. I would sit down and have nothing to type; nothing to share. It occurred to me that there are going to be some days I have absolutely nothing worthwhile to post, yet I soldiered on and made it.
Now I just have 11 months to go. Piece of cake.
Days Completed: 31
Days to Go: 334
1.01.2010
365 in 2010
When I first started this blog, way back in March of 2009, I intended it to be an outlet to share whatever interests were currently on my mind. If I just saw a funny video on YouTube, I'd post a blog entry. If I fell in love with a particular song, I'd post a blog entry. If there was an upcoming art show, I'd post a blog entry. Simply put, if I found anything I'd want to share with a friend, I'd post a blog entry.
However, as the year came to an end, I realized that my blog was a perfect outlet to really write. Whether it's summarizing how an academic quarter went, sharing the events of a memorable night, or simply sharing a piece of poetry I've written, my blog gives me the excuse to write; something of which I need to do a lot more.
So, I've decided to take my blog to the next level and post everyday. It's time I use my blog to its fullest potential by posting 365 posts in 2010, starting with this one.
365 in 2010. This is going to be a busy year.
However, as the year came to an end, I realized that my blog was a perfect outlet to really write. Whether it's summarizing how an academic quarter went, sharing the events of a memorable night, or simply sharing a piece of poetry I've written, my blog gives me the excuse to write; something of which I need to do a lot more.
So, I've decided to take my blog to the next level and post everyday. It's time I use my blog to its fullest potential by posting 365 posts in 2010, starting with this one.
365 in 2010. This is going to be a busy year.
10.19.2009
Blog Attempt, 2.0
As I stated when I first started this blog, my posts would probably be few and far between. Go back and check: I said it.
See, told ya.
However, I had no idea "far between" would equal six months. That's 194 days, to be exact. That's pathetic, even for me. Since that time, a lot has happened. Nothing I choose to take the time and write about right now, though. If you want to know, ask.
Obviously, I have decided to try and get this thing going again. Why, you might ask? Why the hell not?! This time around, you should expect:
art
animations
incoherent rants
movie reviews
comic book reviews
photography
random stories
video clips
general awesomeness
Let's see if this second time around will go any better. I think it will. Together, we can get through this. So, stay tuned, stay connected and welcome back. I've missed you.
See, told ya.
However, I had no idea "far between" would equal six months. That's 194 days, to be exact. That's pathetic, even for me. Since that time, a lot has happened. Nothing I choose to take the time and write about right now, though. If you want to know, ask.
Obviously, I have decided to try and get this thing going again. Why, you might ask? Why the hell not?! This time around, you should expect:
art
animations
incoherent rants
movie reviews
comic book reviews
photography
random stories
video clips
general awesomeness
Let's see if this second time around will go any better. I think it will. Together, we can get through this. So, stay tuned, stay connected and welcome back. I've missed you.
3.06.2009
Watchmen
I finally gave in and decided to create my own blog since all the "cool" kids seem to have one. Since I am new to this, it'll probably be pretty random at first and posts will be few and far between, but I'll eventually get the hang of it and create more consistent & coherent posts. So, without further ado, here I go...
I cannot begin to describe to you all how excited I am about this movie. As a HUGE comic book fan, the graphic novel is practically the Holy Bible of graphic novels. At first, I have to admit, I was a bit hesitant about seeing it made into a movie, but after seeing previews, trailers, interviews, etc., I am very optimistic Zack Snyder will do it justice. Will it be anywhere near as great as the novel? Of course not. There's no way. I have yet to see any movie that is equal to its source material. Anyway, I'll be going to see it later tonight, so I'll be sure to post a review. For those of you who haven't read the graphic novel, I definitely encourage you to check it out. It really is a such a great work of literature, regardless of genre.
Well, that does it for now. Thanks for checking out my new blog. I'll do my best to update it often with all sorts of random goodies - movies, videos, music, art, comic books, fashion, shows, etc. Make sure you come back.
I cannot begin to describe to you all how excited I am about this movie. As a HUGE comic book fan, the graphic novel is practically the Holy Bible of graphic novels. At first, I have to admit, I was a bit hesitant about seeing it made into a movie, but after seeing previews, trailers, interviews, etc., I am very optimistic Zack Snyder will do it justice. Will it be anywhere near as great as the novel? Of course not. There's no way. I have yet to see any movie that is equal to its source material. Anyway, I'll be going to see it later tonight, so I'll be sure to post a review. For those of you who haven't read the graphic novel, I definitely encourage you to check it out. It really is a such a great work of literature, regardless of genre.
Well, that does it for now. Thanks for checking out my new blog. I'll do my best to update it often with all sorts of random goodies - movies, videos, music, art, comic books, fashion, shows, etc. Make sure you come back.
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