Life is that way ->

Life is that way... way to the front of the line.

Seems I feel like It's getting so far and fast and I'm getting left behind.

Ever felt a dream when you keep running after something and it keeps getting further and further? I'm feeling that way at the moment. No release of creative brain juices.

My poor dog must be suffering. I haven't gone crazy with the outfits at the moment. My impending show is getting nearer and nearer. Life. Wait up!

KNOxOUT, Project EDSA

 Everyone Deserves Safe Air. That was the tagline of Project EDSA of Boysen. They have developed a paint that addresses the problem of air pollution.
Air pollution in EDSA is common but unnatural and unsafe. The KNOxOUT paint breaks down NOx gases or Nitrogen Oxides into Water (H2O) and Carbon Dioxides (CO2). Water is washed away while CO2 can be easily absorbed by plants. 

 The walls of EDSA are being transformed into air purifiers. As seen in these pictures, EDSA is not only turned into a colorful canvas but also into functioning walls. Go Boysen!

(picture above from BOYSEN, Artwork in Cubao Underpass by Tapio Snellman)

 (picture from BOYSEN, Artwork by Bogie Ruiz entitled "Ganap", Found in San Lo area in EDSA)

 (picture above by blogger)

(picture above from BOYSEN, B+C by Asuncion "Baby" Imperial and Damien "Coco" Anne, found in Ortigas)



 Not only is this KNOxOUT paint Eco-Friendly, it is also Eco-Active. Most things in the market nowadays are Eco-friendly. They are focused on minimizing harmful impacts on the environment while production. This Eco-active property of KNOxOUT means it is actively working to make the environment more friendly.


It is Photocatalyctic! Using light or CristalActiv Technology, it breaks down and neutralizes emissions of Nitrogen Oxides. But even without UV light or sunlight, it can function in fluorescent light as well.

It is an amazing product. Soon, nine more artworks will decorate the stretch of EDSA.

Farewell Dragon Lady

Nov 22, 2011
My fave author passed away. Good bye Dragon Lady, I shall miss you. I hoped you'd write more books. :-(
I shall forever cherish the stories that shaped and comforted me. 

Some Pictures from m Photoshoot

Are you angry?

Un-disciplining our kids

PARENTS, DO YOU ALLOW THIS?

Do you allow your kids to laze in public seats playing angry birds on your or their iPhones?

I see a growing number of young children who have not a care in the world but the game they play. I was in DFA last week and there were a lot of kids waiting, being literally dragged by their parents because their are so engrossed in whatever consul their eyes were glued on. This picture of a girl is in a church lobby. The man besid her is trying to talk to her but she is non-responsive. (I heard her other siblings are not so respectful to elders)

What are the parents allowing their children to become?

When I was young, my parents will not allow any of us to be unproductive. Oh, we can play. We are encouraged to have sport, music or some hobby. We can make a mess but they want us to learn and have an output. My siblings and I played a lot and made a mess of the living room a lot. My mother was fine by that as long as we moved our bodies and build our creativity. I spend countless hours in my room scrap booking or beading but that was ok as long as I home my creativity.

These games on consul are fine. They're fun too but they keep oneself isolated in the midst of a crowd. Besides, it's lack of social etiquette. When they grow up, they'll still be glued to a gadget and not much on socialization and manners. And these kids will think it's ok because their parents allowed them to in the first place.

For the parents, they are spoiling their children this way because they can't baby sit them well. True or false? Giving them your iPhone or android to play with until all hours is not love. It's opposite. It's like hating to deal with the problem so you let the gadget handle them. Well, newsflash. These gadgets will handle them to social decline.

So, parental tip. Give them time to play with the iPhone/cellphone/android. Let them play but not in public and certainly not for too long. An hour or two tops at home. Oh, and don't forget to teach them social etiquette and manners. Discipline them if need be.

If you can't handle your child, parent, you need therapy.

My Davao Vacation 2011

One word to sum it all up: Food!

I've been away for about 3 years and Davoa is changed. There's so many food places and my relatives are bringing me to them. Wow, Davao=food!

After 10 days, it was sad to leave.
So I bring you Davao's skies.

Poster Design

Looks like the ERS website and posters.

Looking at the cat

My New Look

I'm now a red head!

My New Inspiration for New Show

Since most Lolitas are centered on Alice, I thought to make a Wonderland show. Of course, half the show would be about Pirates.

:-)

My Photoshoot

The full shot and more at:

http://fully-figured.blogspot.com/2011/04/model-within.html

My Creations

It's been so long since I last sketched.

When your hand needs lots of practice, my eyes nearly weeps. 

 I'm sure my sketch teacher will fail me for this quick sketch.  

I'll have to practice again.

Sewing a lot didn't help. I need to learn to sketch again with cleaner lines and with defined details . These have to be cleaned up with photoshop.

My Happy Dog

This is Robin.

My cute Pomeranian, Got him shaved so he looks like a lab.

He's a happy dog.

9 course Thai dinner

Yum.

In ordering Thai food, ask what the house specialty is. They may have a set course in line. Trying it will be best. Usually, the restaurant asks how hot you want it. Best to order mild to medium. 

Bathing my Doggy

A bath then blowdry!

New Year New Blog

fully-figured.blogspot.com

Tips for the fully-figured to live life to the fullest.

My 400th post

This post will be my Christmas Wishlist!!!

Although I'm sure everyone bought their present already.

Just in case some of them are here :-)

• A wickedly cute umbrella with lace or prints
• Clothes that fit
• 2 bottles of Mr. Muscles Mold and Mildew Cleaner (spray type)
• Portable CD Drive with burner
• Killer shoes
• Ninja or gladiators will do as well
• If there's nothing else, gift checks for National and Powerbooks will do.

:-)

Sample world

Talecraft Fantasy World Building Contest

Mechanics:

Create your own original fantasy world and present it in any medium you want. It could be a form of artwork or written as prose. Each contestant must present their world in 5 minutes at Powerbooks Greenbelt, 3pm, October 24, 2010.

Any 5 of the following must be presented:

· Conditions of magic

· Similarities/difference to earth

· Level of technology

· Description of people/race living

· Profile of Villain (Occupation, archetype, physical description and role in the world)

· Villain: His purpose/evil plan

· Profile of Hero (Occupation, archetype, physical description and role in the world)

· Hero: His quest/purpose in the story

· Fashion: Everyday clothing of everyday people

· Fashion: Special/occasional clothing (state the occasion)

· Fashion: National costume of one of the countries

· Lifestyle: Food available in the country.

· Lifestyle: disparity between rich, middle class and poor

· Language

My sample world

Sample: The World of Di

History: Ruled by twin Angels, they made humans who live there into conjoint twins.

Language: Common Language for entire world

Fashion: Mirror’s earth such that they wear jeans, cotton sun dresses, etc. Janusians are more Asian ethnic while Diplos have Grecian Inspirations.

Technology: Steam punk but with advances that are near modern.They don't have airplanes but they do have hydroblimps.

People: 4 different race: Janusians, Diplos, Ischios and Dicephaly

• All of the people of Di are Conjoint Twins. They started as separate individuals until they drank of the Forbidden Fountain. After that, they started to die from the water. Aingel (Ain and Gel) conjoint the remaining people so that they will survive.

• A dominant twin is different per twin type. For a Janusian, the dominant twin is the one with the frontal body. For a Diplo, the dominant twin is chosen by the parents. For Ischios and Dicephs, the DT comes out of the parents before the other.

• Setting: City of Merga, located in Astranea

• Melting pot of 4 races.

• Population of 15 million living in Merga.

• Tourist population: 5 million a year.

• Merga lives through trade. It has no source of food, fuel or any natural resources. Since it is located in the middle of 4 nations, each twin set goes to Merga to trade.

Heroines: Marilyn and Caitlyn Salvador

• Age: 16 years old

• Twin Type: Diplos – Two bodies conjoint in the middle.

• Marilyn is the “Dominant Twin.” She is the most logical of the two. She loves scrapbooking and photography

• Caitlyn is whimsical and artistic. She loves dancing, sculpting and painting.

Villain : Serni and Daynel

• Archetype: Dark Lord – Psychopath

• Serni is not the DT but he kills his twin and takes over. Daynel is an empty rotting shell.

• Evil Plot: To separate the twins again

• How: Find the Fountain- the source of how the people in Di became twins. Use the water to create a virus to separate twins. Problem: when twins are separated, there’s a 50% chance one dies after the other.

• Employs shady people to reach his goals.

The Story

• Marilyn and Caitlyn move to the City of Merga. They meet new friends and attend a whole new school. While taking a field trip to Cambalez Valley, they rescue a human from the river. Since all of Di are Conjoint twins, the boy is considered a half-man. Some speculate that he is an angel.

• Marilyn and Caitlyn embarks on a quest to help him find his memories back.

• They accidentally uncover Serni’s plot.