So my new MUST watch TV show is fun & educational. It's on the National Geographic Channel and it examines the secrets of the human mind. I have learned quite a bit from it and highly recommend it, especially if you love Science or knowing more about the way our brains work and function. A few years ago I did a project on Memory and being a Sociology major
and a psychology minor, I naturally have a curiosity for the why and
how. It also challenges you to think and sets up a series of games for us to play.
Check it out and let me know what you think?
Link to the page and your own illusion profile: http://braingames.nationalgeographic.com/#
And here's a link to a video from the series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0lc6QkcXDc
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Suggestions?
So I think I might be getting back into the D&D realm soon! I must say I am excited. So far I know I wanna be a druid and make my character part fox. I want her to be close with nature and animals as I am! :) That means, that I will soon have to create yet another lovely cosplay. I'm currently in the midst of finding a corset for TempleCon and King Richard's Faire. And I'm working on Medli. (from Wind Waker) and some of the characters from Adventure Time and Bravest Warriors for the next comic book convention. If any one has any input on props or supplies, or wants to give me some idea... I'd love to hear from you all! In other news, my Yu-Gi-Oh deck and progress in Pokémon have gotten better. I'm so glad to be enjoying some of the nerdy things I once enjoyed as a kid. I even started watching Card Captor Sakura again. At some point I'd love to create all the Clow cards! Any one else feeling nostalgic?
♥♥ Quite Contrary
P.S. I feel like a crafts store and online shopping would be my best bet- anyone know anything relatively close and cheap aside from Michaels?
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Some video game flash backs!
So I decided to go back in time and play some old games. I started with Pokémon leaf green! I must say that it is quite interesting to be playing these games especially since growing up the only Gameboy games I owned were Pokémon Yellow. And even these are vastly different. There is an option to be a girl and the Pokémon you start with is not handed to you, but rather you get to choose as if you were actually going on an adventure yourself. I also still wanna catch a Mew! <3
I also find it interesting that the systems are so vastly different. I always thought that the only way i'd ever be able to play them was if I bought the old systems, but I have found that the Gameboy Advance SP is quite the nifty thing to have. It offers a back light and an option to play all the Gameboy games including, Gameboy Advanced and Gameboy Color. I'm definitely looking into it now! :) And of course if you have a DS you can play the GBA games too! So as far as handhelds are concerned I'd say it's a way to go!
The next thing I wanna try is the GameCube and Game Boy Advance Connection. Supposedly, the way it worked was that, using specially written software, developers
were able to make the Game Cube and the Game Boy Advance so that they could communicate
with each other. This connectivity was featured in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind
Waker, allowing players, using the Tingle Tuner, to get information on the different islands, collect Tingle
statues, and get advice on how to solve dungeon puzzles. I think it was also featured in PacMan Vs. I just think it would be quite a different gaming experience. =]
Also, do you remember Rareware? They partnered up with Nintendo, until 2000, to create video games such as Donkey kong 64, the banjo kazooie series, jet force gemini, and star fox adventures.Well I decided to play Banjo-Kazooie again! I must say the soundtrack and the game play made me realize why I fell in love with the game as a kid. Were there any games like this for you?
And of course, I started playing the Sega games as well. I can't get enough of that little hedgehog and his foxy sidekick, Tails! I love how the games just generally get faster and harder as you play them. That's one of the main difficulties it proposed. I think Tetris is actually known for that. Needless to say, i'm having fun and remembering why I fell in love with the classics.
I also find it interesting that the systems are so vastly different. I always thought that the only way i'd ever be able to play them was if I bought the old systems, but I have found that the Gameboy Advance SP is quite the nifty thing to have. It offers a back light and an option to play all the Gameboy games including, Gameboy Advanced and Gameboy Color. I'm definitely looking into it now! :) And of course if you have a DS you can play the GBA games too! So as far as handhelds are concerned I'd say it's a way to go!The next thing I wanna try is the GameCube and Game Boy Advance Connection. Supposedly, the way it worked was that, using specially written software, developers
were able to make the Game Cube and the Game Boy Advance so that they could communicate
with each other. This connectivity was featured in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind
Waker, allowing players, using the Tingle Tuner, to get information on the different islands, collect Tingle
statues, and get advice on how to solve dungeon puzzles. I think it was also featured in PacMan Vs. I just think it would be quite a different gaming experience. =] Also, do you remember Rareware? They partnered up with Nintendo, until 2000, to create video games such as Donkey kong 64, the banjo kazooie series, jet force gemini, and star fox adventures.Well I decided to play Banjo-Kazooie again! I must say the soundtrack and the game play made me realize why I fell in love with the game as a kid. Were there any games like this for you?
And of course, I started playing the Sega games as well. I can't get enough of that little hedgehog and his foxy sidekick, Tails! I love how the games just generally get faster and harder as you play them. That's one of the main difficulties it proposed. I think Tetris is actually known for that. Needless to say, i'm having fun and remembering why I fell in love with the classics.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Just In Sight
So I went on a college tour yesterday and I must say I am pretty darn excited! It feels great to know that I finally have a direction and a goal that I am aspiring to and achieving! I'm also on vacation now and am taking this as an opportunity to enjoy some new things. I have a show coming up in a few weeks, I've been practicing with taking photos at different viewpoints and angles, and I even was a part of a music video! ^_^ For now it seems things are on a good track. Now if only I could land a job!
Be sure to keep an eye on the blog page. I know it's been a week, but I've got some more ideas for posts brewing!
Be sure to keep an eye on the blog page. I know it's been a week, but I've got some more ideas for posts brewing!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Wii yes... or Wii no?
For starters it is HD, which brings it up to par with Xbox and Playstation! It also has a single controller, which offers a new experience to gaming. It also connects to and tracks videos and TV shows, so you can use the Wii U as a control for all your video experiences. It's kind of like the Wii, a TV remote, and DS in one!
Upon downloading the updates for the versions you also get all the old game favorites, such as Kirby’s Adventure, Donkey Kong Jr., Ice Climber, F-Zero, and Super Mario World. There are also of course some new favorites such as Game&Wario and Zombi U and it is compatible with most games from the Wii system itself!
Virtually it could be the next best thing. Though some say it could be the nail in the coffin for Nintendo. Do you think Nintendo has followed up with what it promised to deliver? Do you think it is an innovative system console? Share your ideas!
Here's what some of the reviews say!! ^
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Oh the things you can do with duct tape!
So we've all heard that duct tape is a good fix for a lot of things, but did you know that you can have some fun with it too! There are so many different patterns and colors in stores, it's kind of hard not to have a little fun! Here is a list of some of my favorite things to do with duct tape and some things that I would like to try! Remember it's your style, so make it as wild and creative as you would like!
1) The Duct Tape Bow
This is a creative way to add a little fun and a splash of color to any outfit. How can you not love it? They are easy to make too! You start with two pieces and stick them together sticky side first. Then you fold them like you would fold a paper fan, pinch the middle and add a small strip to make it stay. I have over a dozen of these little bows in my drawer and I want to make so many more! :)
2) Duct Tape Roses
The first time I made these I thought it would take me forever, but it went much quicker than I had thought. These make a great gift or act as a simple way to decorate a room! They also give freedom to creativity since every flower is different. A rose, by any other name would still be as sweet, but these are definitely still pretty cool!
3) Duct Tape Earrings
Now these, I've never made, but I really want to! I think they are cute and a creative way to take an everyday piece of jewelery and make it unique.With so many patterns and colors, the possibilities are endless.
4) Duct Tape Wallet
Now these are fun and neat, not to mention very handy! We all need somewhere to put our money when we go out, after all, so why not show off your nerdiness with a homemade wallet! These are the Ninja Turtles, but if your taste is cute or classy you can do that too! There's also freedom to the number of pockets you can include and what you want the layout to be. I've made some just to hold my cards. Pretty much it's your ideal wallet, made for your needs, you just have to put it together!
5) Key Chain Strap
Now this is a pretty neat idea I'd like to try! I happened to stumble across it online one day. It'd definitely make finding my keys a lot easier if I had a wrist thing to keep them together. What is even more neat about this is you can also add an individual touch of duct tape to each one of your keys, making it easier to determine which key is for which lock! And it's cheap, YES please!
These are only a few of the select things you can do with duct tape. You can also make belts, ties, flip flops, and purses too! I know for Halloween I used duct tape to make the purse for my cosplay and last year I made my own strap belt! I've even known some people to decorate a bring pair of boots with the weather resistant tape.
Fun fact: did you know, there is even a scholarship event where you can make prom dresses, shoes, and tuxes out of tape. Definitely a must see if you ever get the chance! ^, ^
Here's one of the winners of 2012 posted ---->
1) The Duct Tape Bow
This is a creative way to add a little fun and a splash of color to any outfit. How can you not love it? They are easy to make too! You start with two pieces and stick them together sticky side first. Then you fold them like you would fold a paper fan, pinch the middle and add a small strip to make it stay. I have over a dozen of these little bows in my drawer and I want to make so many more! :)
The first time I made these I thought it would take me forever, but it went much quicker than I had thought. These make a great gift or act as a simple way to decorate a room! They also give freedom to creativity since every flower is different. A rose, by any other name would still be as sweet, but these are definitely still pretty cool!
3) Duct Tape EarringsNow these, I've never made, but I really want to! I think they are cute and a creative way to take an everyday piece of jewelery and make it unique.With so many patterns and colors, the possibilities are endless.
Now these are fun and neat, not to mention very handy! We all need somewhere to put our money when we go out, after all, so why not show off your nerdiness with a homemade wallet! These are the Ninja Turtles, but if your taste is cute or classy you can do that too! There's also freedom to the number of pockets you can include and what you want the layout to be. I've made some just to hold my cards. Pretty much it's your ideal wallet, made for your needs, you just have to put it together!
Now this is a pretty neat idea I'd like to try! I happened to stumble across it online one day. It'd definitely make finding my keys a lot easier if I had a wrist thing to keep them together. What is even more neat about this is you can also add an individual touch of duct tape to each one of your keys, making it easier to determine which key is for which lock! And it's cheap, YES please!
Fun fact: did you know, there is even a scholarship event where you can make prom dresses, shoes, and tuxes out of tape. Definitely a must see if you ever get the chance! ^, ^
Here's one of the winners of 2012 posted ---->
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