Reality < Fantasy

Made this a while back, just thought to finally scan it and share it. Yes, very

random.

Death Note's L/Lawliet

Avatars of L. 

I made these while back, just hunted them down from DeviantArt

I personally like the second one. =]

Adorable Bookmarks

I bought these in Borders, and I thought they were adorable. The characters were nicely done.

Maybe I should check out the other bookmarks in Borders... Harhar.

Sunday|041209 Playlist

I'll be posting the songs I listen to whenever I'm on. For tonight, my Easter playlist is composed of:

• Northern Downpour - Panic At The Disco
• [Bonus Track]/[Untitled] - All American Rejects
• 20 Dollars Nose Bleed - Fall Out Boy

City of Glass

I finally got the book. 7174 bought it for me as my Easter present.

I am excited to read it, as well as share my thoughts about it.

Hopefully, if I'm not too busy I can get it done by Wednesday. =]

Easter: Devil Eggs

Devil Eggs are good. =]

Just with the simplest ingredients: Boiled eggs, Mayonaise, Relish, and Paprika, and voila! You've got delicious Devil Eggs.

Vampire Knight: Avatar and Signatures

I haven’t logged in in my DeviantArt account for a while, and I decided that it should be a good idea to check it out today. I realized that there are many photoshop-ed images in my gallery that I haven’t posted in here. These are the most popular ones I had in DeviantArt. It’s rather amazing how I had about 160 messages waiting for me after months of neglected visit. Vampire Knight is rather amazing anyway. To visit my gallery click here.

I made some of the banner for my self, and I am using them in Enzeru Forum. I need to visit that too.

These images are about closely to a year old. I haven't messed around with photoshop in a while. I should do it more often

I'm not into Yaoi or anything, but I really like Ichiru and Zero's childhood relationship. Most definitely inspirational.

This is the first image I've ever used with C4Ds. I am pretty proud of myself, because it came out pretty well. This is the most popular in all of my other works in DeviantArt. I also used some feminine brushes. =]]
This was a request from someone I was close to online, (aparently, we haven't talk for about a year now). I really liked it. She chose the images she wanted me to use for her banner, and I searched for nice C4Ds to go with it, + some effects.
This was not as good as the rest. No C4D or brushes, it was just a texture.

I played around with the lighting effects on this one, came out alright.

Manga Review: Honey Hunt

Manga: Honey Hunt
Creator: Miki Aihara
English Adoption: Liz Forbes
Publisher: Viz Media
Released: April 7, 2009

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD

If you haven’t read this manga, and would like to read it, BUT wants to preserve the excitement, you must read carefully. I don’t jump right ahead to spoilers, but for warning, I will place an [X] when the spoiler begins and ends the similar way.

Honey Hunt is a story & art by Miki Aihara. For most, we know that Miki Aihara is the creator of the popular manga, Hot Gimmick. And now, her new project finally came out in a volume series 4 days go. Shojo Beat Magazine released its first chapter on September 2008 issue, and they’ve been running a new chapter every month since then. That was when I first came across with it.

I personally like Aihara’s art style, because of its body coordination, facial expressions (adorable exaltations, blushes, smiles), and the proper balance at any given angles. However, does the story have an appeal? Well, for readers who enjoyed Hot Gimmick, because of its twisted romance, many revelations, dramatic scenes, and humor, might end up liking Honey Hunt. I honestly don’t see a character or personality change in Aihara’s heroine (Hatsumi in Hot Gimmick, and Yura). But I may not be the judge of this, because I haven’t read her other mangas other than those two so far. I describe Yura as a naïve, introverted, frail, but strong minded (if chooses to) 17 year old girl. Now does this sound familiar, or at least recognized a similarity to that of Hatsumi? Of course, I think for Aihara, her heroine must always come out to be helpless, and submissive. But don’t let this throw you off, I liked Hot Gimmick (but I prefer Hot Gimmick S =]), and I’m liking Honey Hunt so far, and who knows if Yura will able to break out of this.

[X] Chapter 1 introduces an average girl named Yura, whose parents are widely known all over Japan, and in some cases, the world. Her father is a world-famous musician, while her mother is a downright-gorgeous actress. However, none of their talents passed on to Yura, or so they think, because I’m sure we’ll learn more about Yura in the next following chapters. Her family is portrayed as the “perfect family,” but what nobody knows is that the family is not even close to perfection. It was all a pretend, and maintained their nasty little lies for the sake of their image. Both of her parents are having an affair, and well knew that, but kept their marriage. But it was somewhat discovered, and so they are finally getting a divorce. The sad thing is that Yura, their own daughter, was unaware of any of this. She had no idea, and cries, “They dumped me first.”

Her mother is known as the “#1 best mom.” It’s not surprising that she’s a really good actress when she got everyone fooled. Yura knows it’s deception, but respected her mom, even though she treats her like a housekeeper. None of what she says on the TV about loving her daughter were true. Yura is looking forward on going college, and one day depart from her parents. Yura’s only friend, Shin, who’s also her neighbor, tutor, and her secret crush, betrays her, as she stumbles on him and her mother in a passionate position. Shin treated her as a person, not an item or a property, but that crumples down when Yura found the real reason for his intentions.

Revenge Time!
Throughout the next chapters, we’ll learn more about the characters, and discover some new ones. Of course, the story could not get any more exciting without cute celebrity male characters (Squee for FanGirls??), who’s all over the heroine, as she searches a way to stardom without the image of her very famous parents. She decides to become a celebrity and beat her mom, and prove to her that she is capable of living her life without her help or her image. The perfect male celebrities add spices when they decide to get their interests on a simple, average girl; needless to say they are TWINS. Well, I see another Shinogu vs. Ryoki situation here. It’s not coincidental that one has to have a rude demeanor, (Ahem, Ahem, Ryoki) but could be nice and sweet, while the other is outgoing and corny, but only likes the heroine because her father is his hero. Who knows, there could be some changes. This is only Volume 1 after all. [X]

This is my own copy that I purchased in Borders yesterday.

DISCLAIMER: Images that I did not specify that are mine, ARE NOT MINE.

Borders: Shadowlake Towne Center

Went to Borders with Rodney yesterday, after his practice. It has been for sometime now since the last time I went. I usually go there about once a week. It is my favorite place, after all. Got photos, but they are limited.

This is only a section of the Mangas, there's like 4 other sections.

I thought this was really cool. It's one of those Watchmen cardboard things where they sell the posters. I haven't seen the movie so I'm not sure what's he suppose to be. He looks like a villian.

I like how the clothes looked real in this photo, or someone put on a costume. The head looks flat though. It's just a piece of cardboard afterall.

These are cute, didn't purchased it though.

This is actually a guy. Not familiar with the magazine so I can't really say anything about it.

Pockies are soo good. Sadly, didn't buy any.

These have the weirdest emotic titles. Well, I think that's the whole point.

This is the book I really wanted. Scottie/Jynx hasn't let me borrow his yet since Rachel/Jijo have it during the spring break. Why don't I buy my own? I'm broke... I've got no money, or a job. So I guess, I have to live with what my guardians give me. =]]

I was watching out of my window, and saw these men. Well, for the past 2 weeks I've been living next to the golf course, I learned one thing, golfers could be funny when they think nobody is watching them. A little twist of the head, and a drop of a second ball and yell out "IT'S HERE!"

Well, not really sure how to play the sport, so tell me if I'm wrong, but I'm sure they wouldn't look suspicious.

Images turned to cross process

Extraordinare Fun Night With Mr. Photoshopee

I’ve been playing my guitar a lot lately. I finished “Bizarre Love Triangle” by Frente (mostly inspired by Amber Kuo). Just the matter of posting it soon… ehh.. I’m too lazy… and I don’t sing… and if I do, I suck at it. Oh well. But I might do it just for the heck of it. Possibly. =]]

Anyways, I photoshop-ed them… because I was bored, and I miss photoshop-ing.

I have developed my Cross Processing in photoshop. This turned out better than I thought.

AHH~~ Sayonora~=]

My Spring Break...so far. =]

So here’s what has been going on lately. I didn’t include any annoying house work, and my stupid cousin. I’d like to keep this cleeeeeean.

A month ago… I planned to study for the upcoming ACT. However, I was either too busy or loved procrastinating, or I'm just freaking lazy.. that I crammed the night before the test (The test was April 4) That literally made everything worse… I knew I shouldn’t have crammed that night, but I wanted to get at least some review, or practice. My WHOLE PLAN OF STUDYING WAS POINTLESS. I planned to study like at least 30-an hour everyday before the test, but no, I only studied for like 20 minutes within that month. I won’t be surprise when I get lower than 25…. I was literally falling asleep during the test, and I guessed like ½ of it…. I felt sick after… I brought this on my self…. Well… hopefully I didn’t do too bad.

Also, FINALLY GOT A NEW BED, after sleeping on the floor for about a month. It feelsss so nice. Lali! My theme is Nature-ish Under the Moon. No, that doesn’t make sense. Haha! Sounds so cheesy too. Let’s just say it’s Danielle’s theme. Woo! Works better. I still got a lot of mess on my desk… and hopefully, I can find a place to put them away.

Gave my guitar a niceeee tattoo. I’m so creative. Lol like how I self-praise?? Yeah.. I’m lame. Haha

I decided to post sticky notes on my wall because I’m weird like that. This photo was a week ago… it expanded somehow.. hoho!(ps. The cow one was Chelsea’s. X] Cows are cool, just not obsessed with them)

GOT MY PROM DRESS!!!! LALI!! Hehe, it’s really nice too. Pssst… a secret to tell you… the original price was 200+ but I only paid 6% of it. Hehe. I was thrilled!! lalala~~

Tuesday, I hung out with Alex in Village Pointe. That was really niiiiccceeeee. X] I’m always in a blissful mood when I’m with him. Surprise surprise??? Nahhhhh hehe. I love hanging out with him. Learned something about him that day, ahem ahem, quoting him: “Everything has to be perfect.” (He was talking about the Macs when he said that. X]) One thing I like about him, is that he has goals, and he will keep on reaching for it until he’s there. He’s a hard worker, I know that, and I’m really proud of him and what he had accomplished over the past year or so. One thing for sure, I’ll always be there for him, for help, for support, for company, anytime he needs someone, and so on . =]

Glittered with Allie, Wednesday. It was for Prom Committee. Wow, well, usually, glittering a card would take us half an hour. But then, we decided to time ourselves and see how fast we could go. The Aces were finished before I even got to help out with it, the Queen was the one I helped her out with and didn’t find the “fast” method sooner, So it was the King and the Jack cards we timed to glitter. Haha, well, For the King, our first record was 3:40, which was a definite record since it took us about half an hour on most of them, then the second record went to 3:24, then 3:10, 3:09. That was only for the King, the first record for the Jack was over our first record, which was like 4+ minutes. Then the rest went from 3:50, 3:06, 2:42, 2:09, then 1:51. Woo!! I didn’t have pictures, but I’ll make sure to take some photos during prom. But a minute and 51 seconds??? Wow, that was great!!!

Today, hung out with Chrissy, since the last time we hung out was last year… wait, that doesn’t even count because it’s for our AP Gov. project… It has been a while.. WAYYYY back in October... or so. I need to find time to hang out with Leanna this week. HAVE TO.

I shaved my dog today too… ahhhhhh I failed at life!! Well, 7174 helped me. Hoho! But she now looks like grammy wolf… with the stupid dress. (Chelsea let her wore it). But she looks like a big squirrel, or a fox without it.. Most likely fitting rather than that loose dress she’s wearing. Lame. But I let her wear it, because I’m nice, and I don’t want her to be cold.

Princess….. is like the weirdest…. Princess ever?? Yeah… but I love her. Hehe

Food is the next big thing to her after nap. =]

I FOUND OLD LETTERS. Haha, they were from my old friends back in the Philippines. Reading them again made me feel nostalgic. I do miss them a lot. Well, I guess, personal handwritten letters are more significant than e-mails, because they were made just for you, and the writer took time to write to you. That’s why these letters are so important to me. These are just pieces of letters from some of them. Sometimes…they’re just too funny!!!

Since I went in the basement to take a photo of my dress, I got this shot. Yeah, the house is improving. Woo!! I’ll take more photos sometimes, once we’re all set.

Lately, I’ve been having problems searching for hairstyle/haircut ideas… I wanna have a new one… well, I’m thinking of having a mullet, but my hair is too short for it, or might not look suitable for me. I’m still looking around for good hairstyles. So if you know any websites for nice modern hairstyles (LOL) please help me out. XP *puppy eyes* Here are what I thought so far… If you have any suggestions, you can share!!! So long as you don’t tell me to SHAVE MY HEAD! Lol I heard that a lot, specially from the tech guys. Master Waldo knows… or so. Haha ><

Do you still remember my dogs… when they were…. This??

…now they’re this…… fluffiness…. Gone!

LOL Princess’ face looks like she’s threatening. Ahaha “FEED ME OR ELSE!!”

P.S.

Photoshop-ed some of the images. You'll see the differences. =]]