So this morning I was doing my usual eat breakfast, read the news and then research stuff for work. Then I stumble upon some interesting information. I find out that someone I used to know very well worked on a game that my husband is currently playing. Not that this is very interesting to other people, but this particular person I was very close to for a very long time. I do admit that I am very happy one of their dreams of working on game music finally came true.
I then started to think about all the other people I used to know, and I began wondering what they were doing. Not just random people but close friends I lost touch with, people I used to go to school with and etc. I guess that is what Myspace and Facebook is for. All my classmates are now scattered all over the world and the internet is slowly bringing us back together. Many people look the same, but are obviously a little more worldly. I can't also help feel a little jealous because well, for example one of my best friends Heather lives across the country and I don't talk to her at all now. Before we use to talk at least every month and see each other once a year. I get a random text a couple weeks ago with a message saying she is now engaged. In shock I text back, "WHAT????" I think back and wonder if she got my text or if she didn't like my response since i haven't heard back from her since. I worry, but I know she can take care of herself.
People do change and move on, but it is nice to know that some of them are still pursuing their dreams and are happy.
Time for another Holiday Blythe meet!
We're planning on having it on DEC 19th 2009, 11:30-4pm (I think) With Henry's awesome friend hosting @ her event space.
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Please confirm at one of these sites.
Thank you and hope to see you there!
XOXO
-Cat
Today is my dad's birthday. At 79, he has been through so much and he still has something important to say. If you've met my father, you know that he is a big people person. He isn't biased and has always been the most easy-going, fair, man that anyone would know. He will also talk to anyone. Even if you aren't paying attention, he'll still talk to you!
To continue, my dad is the most fascinating person. Not that I know very many people, but he has so much to say and so much wisdom behind it. People can sense that my dad has experienced so much. To note, when he was young, he went through WWII. He would tell me stories of his family coping and what he did see and hear to survive. As a young boy you can only imagine how this type of experience would affect him. Thankfully it only made him a stronger person for his future family.
He was always there for his family and friends. He would work hard, be home for the holidays and special events, and be readily available to give his advice/support to help people in time of need. I truly began to know who my father was when our house caught on fire in an accident. This fire caused 3rd degree burns on some of his body while he was trying to save us. Immediately, our friends and family came together to support him. I never knew how much people respected my dad till that day. They all had stories to share and how they wouldn't be there right now if it weren't for him.
I am so terribly grateful that such a person raised me. My humor, my sensibilities, and even my artistic ability I would credit to my dad. He taught me math with chewing gum, he showed me how to build giant lantern stars for the holidays, the proper way to write and to draw, to understand others without bias and so much more. If I listed every single thing my father has instilled in me, I would have to write my own autobiography.
Finally! Stuffipets in Giant Sizes! They'll be ready for Wondercon 2010
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I love Tartine!. It reminds me of Paris every time I go there. Yesterday, I had "tea time" with my good friend Ceci and her friend Alicia. I ordered the bread pudding with banana, Ceci order a quiche and a lemon bar with brown butter base, and Alicia order a slice of pecan pie. If you ever are in San Francisco, you MUST go to Tartine. It is worth the hassle of no parking and then taking a short stroll around Dolores Park. Or even having another snack at the nearby Bi-Rite ice creamery.
To continue, usually I have these outings with Ceci just so we can catch up and review what is going on in our lives. We also love to chat about other things. *INDEED!* haha I won't post about them here, but this post is more about how happy I am to have friends like her and meeting Alicia was just as great!
The first time I met Ceci was at a Halloween party. She was under the influence of certain things and I was just tired. So we just happened to be sitting next to each other when we started talking about life and other relative things. From there we just met off and on through mutual friends till recently we just began having tea time together. I love Ceci to bits! She is one of my most reliable friends I know. Whenever I talk about her to the Kyle, he always agrees if you ask something of Ceci, she does it and she will go above and beyond to make sure you are happy and safe. I truly appreciate her and all the time she's spent making me feel like, well a good friend. That and she loves Hello Kitty as much as I do. MWHAHHAHA!!!
Oh! I must add, I was introduced yesterday to her friend Alicia. I guess we all live in a very small world. I discovered she used to also live in Pacifica and went to the same grammer school as I did. I have to tell you about Pacifica people. I rarely run into one because they either stay in Pacifica, or they move out of state entirely. Pacifica is known for being a very laid back town full of surfers and retirees. So when I found out Alicia was from there we both freaked out! We talked about the people we knew, where we lived, how the city is now, and etc. It was great to meet her and I hope she will come to tea time more often.
"The Kyle" and I see all of Wes Anderson's stuff. OMG!!! Tottally a Wes Anderson movie. Every part was hilarious! The animation, the writing, the models, the sets, the voice actors... you can see his mark everywhere. During the discussions with the Animation Director he discussed where the animation style/language came from. Coming from the animation industry myself, you can see his specific style in the movements, the recording of the voices, and the style of the whole movie. I can't say how AMAZING this film is. Really it is more than an animation... it is worth awards!
=D !!!!
LOVE IT!
GO SEE IT!
AAAH!!!! I want to see it again!!!!!
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This made me think back on my days at Academy. People ask me if it is a great school. Personally, any school is great as long as you make the best of it. No one is going to hold your hand and make you great. I do like the fact they usually have the most updated technology. That is a plus considering it is located in San Francisco. You need some kind of edge when you are competing with other art schools. I did consider going to a NY school or even a foreign art school. IF I had the money of course. Since I did not have the money, nor the smarts to attend a real college I chose Academy. Plus I was able to get grants every year. GO ME!
Most of the teachers there don't have a teaching credentials, but they have worked in the industry. Some were great, some were average, and some were just a waste of time. BAH! There was this one teacher, whom I've told people about many many times, who wanted to fail me. He would say, "You give me this? You don't want to get paid do you?!?!?!" It was my storyboarding class. He wanted all our storyboards to look super sexy like the MATRIX storyboards. Then he would shoot down any ideas I had. He couldn't critique anything well and was soo bitter about being a "teacher" and not an employee at a company. BAH! He also couldn't remember if my friend did his homework, which he didn't, and just marked an A where his supposed grade would be!!!! He would say, "Oh, oh yeah! I think I remember now." ... Inside I was screaming... "YOU LIAR!!! AHH!!!!"
I just hope they are not there anymore!!! Haha! But seriously, it was a wonderful experience and I connected with a lot of professionals while I went to school there.
Thanks AAU!
So recently I've been feeling very deficient. I guess in many ways. I want to loose weight, I want to know more, I want to finish projects, I want a better job, and etc etc etc. So to move to a more positive realm, Kyle, Johnny (Kyle's co-worker) and I will be heading down to SoCal for an Animation Industry Convention, or the CTN Animation Expo. They'll be recruiting for their company, while I want to make some industry connections. I don't feel very hopeful, but at least it will be an eye opening experience. It is the first of its kind, I believe, so I know I will get something out of it.
To get back to the title of this post and why I brought up the convention, I've been feeling rather lame. Not lame as in, pity me! but lame that I'm almost 30 and I don't have the career that I want. I have had odd jobs, contract stuff, but not my holy grail of jobs. I guess the 9-5 slave driver job at an animation studio. I know it isn't easy to get one unless you've interned or have known someone in the company, but I feel sooo lame that so many people I know have already, "been there and done that." Today I purchased some flash books to brush up on my flash animation. I'm looking through them and I'm like, "OMG" is this gibberish or something? I'm out of the loop for 2 years and I feel dumb. Just simply dumb. GARGH! I even picked up a "teach yourself visually" type of book and I feel even dumber for doing so.
I'll get over it, I know I do. My goal is to finish an Appley Rotten short before the convention. Just so I have something new on my portfolio site. *phew* There is one thing I pride myself with is I can learn something new very quickly and excel at it in a short amount of time.
Wish me luck and hope that I survive the next two weeks!
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Do you ever have one of those days where you want to be productive, you force yourself to get work done, and then it feels like nothing is happening? The work days seem to run into each other and are moving way too fast! It might also be because every minute of the day is planned now. In the morning I have breakfast, then check e-mail/news, do 15-20 minutes of aerobics, 45min to an hour of pilates, shower, work on animation/personal projects for at least 6-8 hours, have lunch and dinner somewhere within the 6-8 hours, take a walk around the neighborhood/park and at the end of the day sped some time with the Kyle. Oh and then sleep. haha!
In the morning I do it all over again. I also barely remember the last weekend we had to do nothing but just be. You know... lazyI
Not that I'm complaining. I would rather be busy than not be busy. I just feel like there should maybe be an extra hour or two in the day. Also, with the daylight savings time in effect, I feel like the evening is coming wayyy too soon.
I was downtown recently and noticed a lot of holiday decoration up. I mean not just in department stores but also on
Well that's all for today. Thanks for reading!
XOXO
