26.2.10

25.2.10

Life




It's what I breathe.

Spotlight on Chris Ditaranto

I wish there was more where this came from but I've only found a few other images from Chris Ditaranto.  Something just pops out of his images and makes them seems so real and playful at the same time. 

The Greatness

Mmhmm.  Feeling great today.  Raheem Devaugn and Wale collab yet again and it sounds something like this.

24.2.10

A Step Ahead

Even though my CR's give me the gnarliest blisters, I love them just the same. Here are a few pairs that caught my eye (and hopefully won't leave my heels bleeding...)


From Creative Rec's Spring/Summer line. I'm loving the simplicity.

23.2.10

Puddles of Mud

 
Here's what I avoid every day on my way to the gym/campus/work.  Spring break is right around the corner and like everyone else I'm finding it SO difficult to stay focused.  I just have to power through the next three weeks and then I'm California-bound.  I can almost taste it.

22.2.10

Only time will tell

While mostly speculation, rumors mentioning the latest iPhone are floating around everywhere in cyberspace.  Manufacturing companies have reported orders being placed, patent companies have claimed they have the latest blueprints but who knows what true.  The point is no one really knows what goodies the newest iPhone will come with but even the pictures get me excited.  If Apple continues its tradition, there should be a new phone out sometime this summer but honestly the rest is up in the air.  Here are some prototypes (draw by non-Apple designers) and even though it's all speculation, it's still fun to see what the possibilities are.

I'm thinking I like the one at the bottom the best; something about the rounded edges and asymmetrical shape gets me.

14.2.10

11.2.10

The Face of Nestea

An very well thought-out design idea that happens to be aesthetically pleasing.  Nestea gets the message across in this clever print ad.  It creeps me out but makes me thirsty at the same time.  Nestea wins this one.

Another Rainy Day

This superbrella seems like the ultimate in rain and wind protection.  Most days in Eugene don't need something this intense but the principle of total protection seems so wonderful.  I'm not sure who among us would be able to pull something this huge and bulky off but it would be funny to see.

Just A Thought

"The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding"
-Leonardo DaVinci 

Wise Words

7.2.10

Bleu Cheese Burglar




Yum.

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4.2.10

love

I'm in the middle of learning dreamweaver and Processing for my digital arts class.  Here is what I have so far.  The page isn't complete because we haven't been assigned all the projects for the class yet so some of this links just go to nothing.  If you click on the 12 o'clock and then any of the tan folder icons and then the applet folder you can see the work I've done in Processing so far.  If you're curious about the properties, take a look at the source code link at the bottom.  
NOTE: these files tend not to work that well in Mozilla so if you have a choice try to stay away from using this as your browser.
Click the image or HERE to go to the site.

Come winter

This time of year in Oregon is kinda bittersweet. Beacuse I'm from the the bay area (which boasts the most moderate climate in the country) I've grown up without real seasons. Sure it would drop below 40 every blue moon and I thought this was terrible. I used to long for rain but I think I've had enough to last a lifetime and now every glimmer of sunshine feels like Christmas.


I see the tulips slowllllly peeking out of the ground as I walk through campus but knowing that I won't see sun for another 2+ months is discouraging. I'll never take another California winter for granted.


I've even given up trying to preserve my favorite boots; if I try not to get them wet I'll never be able to wear them.


Spring just feels like centuries away.

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2.2.10

Crusading

I'm gonna take this opportunity talk about something different, something close to my heart.

The American Cancer Society is putting on its Relay For Life, a relay in which teams of people take turns running and walking around a track.  At least on team member is walking or running at all times to represent the idea that cancer never sleeps.

After having numerous relatives pass away from various types of cancer, I want to do something to help.  In addition to recognizing the love ones that I've lost, I hope to raise as much money as I can.  This money goes directly to the American Cancer Society and is used to fund research and treatment of diagnosed patients.

The American Cancer Society has made amazing breakthroughs and discoveries in determining causes and prevention methods of cancer and the money raised during this event will only further their success.

Learn more about the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life HERE.

Please donate what you can HERE.

1.2.10

Cudi love part doux

Okay so maybe it's just my love of Kid Cudi that hooked me but the premise of HBO's new series How to Make it in America seems pretttty sick. Two kids are trying to make it in the New York Fashion scene. I'm interested in seeing HBO produce a show that is geared towards a younger audience. Maybe watch and find out for yourself as well? The series kicks off this Valentines day at 10pm.


Complex's 50 Racist Movies (You didn't know were racist)

Complex released it's crop of 50 most racist movies.  Sprinkled throughout the list are some of the most famous and popular movies of all time.  Makes you stop and think what you might not have stopped and thought about before.
 
 #1. Breakfast at Tiffany's

"In the history of inexplicable Hollywood racism, Breakfast at Tiffany’s takes the motherfuckin’ rice cake. Nobody would've noticed had director Blake Edwards removed the random, inconsequential character of Mr. Yunioshi, gold digging Holly Golightly’s bumbling, annoying Japanese neighbor, but there he is, sticking out like the two-inch buckteeth Mickey Rooney in yellowface sports to complete his look and ensure that the movie, like his portrayal, is ah-so disrespectfur."