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I am not particularly hung up on candles but this one is splendid. This is the one I bought:
An expensive *cough* candle by Jo Malone... but the pomegranate noir just smells too nice. It smells good even when the candle is not lit. ^^
If you are looking for a gift or want to do something nice for yourself, get one of those candles.
- Location:London
- Mood:
relaxed
Now onto the next thing! As I said before, I am awefully busy this week.
Blossom
- Mood:
busy
I guess that's enough for now since there's still some work to be done on my part... I might be a bit quiet this and the next week because I am working on my aplication for a Master degree. Wish me luck! X3~
Blossom
- Mood:
cheerful
I wish this was a very bad joke but it isn't. Make sure you do something against it...
I copied it from here: www.blackouteurope.eu/index.html
Quote:
| The European open internet is under imminent threat URGENT - VOTING IN EU PARLIAMENT 5th of MAY 2009 Don't let the EU parliament lock up the Internet! There will be no way back! Act now! Internet access is not conditional Everyone who owns a website has an interest in defending the free use of Internet... so has everyone who uses Google or Skype... everyone who expresses their opinions freely, does research of any kind, whether for personal health problems or academic study ... everyone who shops online...who dates online...socialises online... listens to music...watches video... Millions of Europeans now depend on the Internet, directly or indirectly, for their livelihood. Taking it away, chopping it up, ‘restricting it', ‘limiting it' and placing conditions on our use of it, will have a direct impact on people's earnings. And in the current financial climate, that can't be good. The internet as we know it is at risk because of proposed new EU rules going through end of April. Under the proposed new rules, broadband providers will be legally able to limit the number of websites you can look at, and to tell you whether or not you are allowed to use particular services. It will be dressed up as ‘new consumer options' which people can choose from. People will be offered TV-like packages - with a limited number of options for you to access. It means that the Internet will be packaged up and your ability to access and to put up content could be severely restricted. It will create boxes of Internet accessibility, which don't fit with the way we use it today. This is because internet is now permitting exchanges between persons which cannot be controlled or "facilitated" by any middlemen (the state or a corporation) and this possibility improves the citizen's life but force the industry to lose power and control. that's why they are pushing governments to act those changes. The excuse is to control the flow of music, films and entertainment content against the alleged piracy by downloading for free, using P2P file-sharing. However, the real victims of this plan will be all Internet users and the democratic and independent access to information, culture goods. Think about how you use the Internet! What would it mean to you if free access to the Internet was taken away? These days, the Internet is about life and freedom. It's about shopping, booking theatre tickets ... holidays, learning, job-seeking, banking, and trade. It's also about the fun things - dating, chatting, invitations, music, entertainment, joking and even a Second Life. It is a tool to express ourselves, to collaborate, innovate, share, stimulate new business ideas, reach new markets - thrive without middlemen.. Just think - what's your web address? Unless people have that address in their "package" of regular websites - they won't be able to find you. That means they can't buy, or book, or register, or even view you online. Your business won't be able to find niche suppliers of goods - and compare prices. If you get any money at all from advertising on your site, it will diminish. Yes, Amazon and a select few will be OK, they will be the included in the package. But your advertising on Google or any other website, will be increasingly worthless. Skype could be blocked. (As it is in Germany in the use from iPhone, already). Small businesses could literally disappear, especially specialist, niche or artisan businesses. If we don't do something now - we could lose free and open use of the internet. Our freedom (of choice in information, market, culture, pleasure) will be curtailed. The EU proposals hold an enormous risk for our future. They are about to become Law - and will be virtually impossible to reverse. People (even the members of the European Parliament who are voting on it) don't really seem to understand the full implications and the legal changes are wrapped up in something called "Telecoms Package" which lulls people into thinking it is just about industry. However, in reality, hiding from public view, the amendments are about the way the Internet will operate in future! Text that expresses your rights to access and distribute content, services and applications, is being crossed out. And the text that is being brought in, says that broadband providers must inform you of any limitations, or restrictions to your broadband service. Alternative versions use the word ‘conditions' - and it is seriously being proposed that you will be told the conditions of use of Internet services. This is made to sound good - it is dressed up as ‘transparency' - except that of course it means that the broadband providerwill have the legal right restrict your access or impose conditions,otherwise why would they need tell you? If the Telecoms Package amendmentsare voted in, the changes will not be reversible. We all have a stake in the Internet! You need to act now to save it! What can you do about it? Tell the European Parliament to vote against conditional access to the Internet! Remind them that they need your vote in June and that internet still give us the tools to be watching and judging what they are doing! (link a la quadrature du net) You must know you are not alone: hundreds of organizations are working on that and thousands of people have already contact their parliamentarians about this issue. So, act now: 1 - Email, write to or phone your MEP - follow this link to get theirdetails - a suggested template letter is attached. You can also use the following software that send the letter directly to all the parliamentarians. Believe, they will really receive it and they will really feel the pressure. You are welcome to personalize the letter and include information that will make MEPs wake up, take note and take appropriate action. 2 - Forward this email to everyone you know so that they can take action. 3 - Syndicate this page so that you keep been informed: disinformation is what they count on, we must be aware. Text for people to cut and paste to MEP: The coalition version needs to have instructions for people from each country. coalition members need to get a translated version online in their own languages and link to the LQ site for their own MEPs. Suggest you indicate: Here are the MEPs who are important in the process. Here are the MEPs from [your country] [or list each country of the coalition] . This is suggested letter / email to send to your MEP. Personalise this email to include your own Internet use in your personal and business life. Change the sentence in red to personalise the email and tell the MEP how you individually use the Internet or just take it off. |
- Mood:
angry
| You Are An ENTP |
 You are charming, outgoing, friendly. You make a good first impression. You possess good negotiating skills and can convince anyone of anything. Happy to be the center of attention, you love to tell stories and show off. You're very clever, but you are not disciplined enough to do well in structured environments. In love, you see everything as a grand adventure. You enjoy taking risks for love. And if things don't work out, you're usually not too much worse for the wear! You would make a great entrepreneur, marketing executive, or actor. At work, you need a lot of freedom to pursue your own path and vision. How you see yourself: Analytical, creative, and peaceful When other people don't get you, they see you as: Detached, wishy-washy, and superficial |
- Mood:
artistic
When I came back from doing some research for a new project, I saw an A4 envelope lying in the hallway. The fist thing I noticed was that it had a SOAS stamp on it... and it could only mean one thing. The result from my JLPT Exam...
Then I rushed upstairs to open the envelope.
I passed my Level 4 Japanese Exam (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)!!! I am so over the moon! I still can't believe I passed. XD
Now my reasons why! First of all, I only started to learn Japanese last year in February. The test took place on 7th December and up 'till then I was learning Japanese for 8 months. I was short of 33 hours to the required 150 hours of Japanese, and my 117 hours included specific preparation for the test. Last but not least, the usual and rather simple kanji-part was not so simple this time. Instead of focusing on the most used 80 kanji for the test (out of 100), they decided to concentrate on the other 20... I am glad I had a look at those briefly.
This is not supposed to sound arrogant or anything; I am just so baffled and happy! XD
Waaaaaaaaaah!!! *runsincircles*
Blossom
- Mood:
ecstatic - Music:Peter Fox "Stadtaffe"
lol ... XD Brilliant!
- Mood: amused
Some great news for everyone who is interested in Japan and it's culture; and who lives in the London area! The Japanese Art Festival takes place this weekend (28th Feb./1st March) in Richmond. It starts at 12 and ends at 7pm but you can still go to the JPop party afterwards. Both days are filled with great events like Kimono dressing, martial art performances, anime screenings and much more.
I am also happy to announce that two of my artworks will be on display alongside other great artists' pictures. Both signed one-off prints will be available for sale. I'll be there too.
Click the banner below for more details!
Before I forget, this festival is FREE! ^^
Hope to see you there!
Blossom
- Mood:
hyper
And to everyone who does celebrate Christmas: I hope you have a lovely time and try to enjoy it. I know, it's not always easy (with the family and things), but a little "happiness" is never wrong.
So there you have it, a short, yet well wishing journal entry from my part.
I (SERIOUSLY) WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST FOR THE YEAR 2009!!!
Blossom
- Mood: amused
Interesting. O_O
The shortest journal entry in history... and the image isn't visible either. XD
My last chai tea latte intake was today after my Japanese class. Doing your homework while drinking a cup of hot tea. Very nice indeed! ;P Oh yes, and having a panini and some ginger bread too... ugh, nice. ^^
The vanilla chai tea at Prêt is really good too. It's a bargain (cheap and big for London standard)... but it's no chai tea latte either... although chai actually means "tea" in other languages or so I read. But it's delicious and spicy. Definately worth a try for some of you coffee heads out there! ;)
After 4 weeks of abstinence from my laptop and proper internet connection, I am back, and with my new Mac Book Pro from Apple too! It's a 17" glossy screen beauty. *hehe* Love this baby. :) There is now so much stuff to catch up with but it shouldn't take too long. Hopefully.
Now to the real thing! If you are interested in using alcohol markers and want to know how an image is created with those tools from start to finish, then pick up this months' ImagineFX issue 37!!! ...yes, I am the one responsible for the marker tutorial. ;) I sincerely hope it answers some questions people might have and always ask. I am so excited to be in the magazine and at the same time it feels so weird!
Anyways, enjoy the reading and I would be happy to hear what you think about the tutorial.
- Location:London
- Mood: bouncy
- Music:Narnia soundtrack
I am not sure yet what caused the problem but there are only two possibilities, number one: my harddrive crashed; and number two: a f***ing trojan horse killed it. I am not going into more details here... I am more than pissed off but I restrained myself from using any more swear words or otherwise this entry should be labelled "18".
I have to see that I get my data recovered... and I actually planned on doing a bigger backup last weekend. Well, that was before that sh*t happened. I hope there is something left on my harddrive...
Anyways, it's now a "goodbye" to PCs for good. I've had it! This last incident was one too much this year.
...and if it was really a virus from some a**h***, then I only say this: F*** off! $&*££&$%%$£$!!!
...and the computer at the library is so slow... >_<
- Location:library
- Mood: pissed off
I have been a fan of Skip Beat ever since it was first published in Germany in 2003, and I always wished for it to become an anime. My only hope is that the people from Hal film studio didn't screw up because the manga and it's characters are just and plain awesome; but Kyoko and her little demons are the best! It starts soon! In early October. Yay! Can't wait!
...so I am watching the trailer again.
...and I still don't quite know why it is labelled as romance. XD~ Gosh, there is an undertone but not much more; it's not driving the story. °-° Meh not big fan of romance... >_<
*doesabsolutecrazydance*
- Location:on my bed
- Mood: hyper
- Music:Misia "Ishindenshin"
Today, the results of the fashion contest were announced and of course I didn't do well. I never do in competitions, which maybe should be a sign that I should stay away from them. After seeing how many people actually entered I knew I didn't stand a chance. What on earth was I thinking of entering this. Meh wasn't imaginative enough...
Me + Contest (of any kind) = Epic Fail (time and time again)
I should keep my hands of anything that involves fashion or the word contest.
...so no Observer Contest for me. *grrr*
- Location:in bed
- Mood:
blah
Wow, just looking at the watch makes me realise that I am awake for already 5 hours. °-° I am still tired. Need sleep. So, Good night from me!
- Location:my bed
- Mood:
groggy
Makes me think about the word friend...
Gosh, maybe I don't have a life? I work, have my Japanese class and the rest of the time I sit at home doing nothing. I don't feel particularly intellectually challenged, nor mentally.... maybe I am becoming dumb... and I get lethargic. I can't concentrate on anything, not even on drawing and I kinda switch my brain off at work; or at least the higher functions (not needed).
Whom do I talk to? Well, let's see... to my computer occasionally if the f******* router doesn't work in which case my laptop's not the culprit. Then there are customers (who don't count nor does the Japanese class itself) yet last but not least, my parents. Literally the only people I have a conversation with... So why don't I just go out and do something? I could do hundreds of things but it's no fun alone. As easy as that. It sucks. A lot.
I can't even bring myself to take the time I should to learn Japanese at home; the 25 minutes on the tube (before my class) have to do the job... and it works, which is a bad thing in my eyes.
Anyways, the word "friend" for me is overrated at the moment.
One last thing? Oh yes, I am taking part in a fashion contest but I have to wait for the results. I really hope my entry isn't disqualified... not that I broke the rules... Anyways, I didn't edit anything in this one except for the crop. I was lucky with the light from outside and the camera is responsible for the blur. No, it's not the photo that I submitted... I am not that delirious.
Thanks to my good friend it was possible to take this photograph. Thanks ironing board! No, I am not joking! An ironing board and the self-timer did the trick...
Enough of my rambling now. I think going crazy sounds much better than being depressed..... bah!
Needs more crazy thoughts!
- Location:not exactly sure
- Mood:
blank
So, if you fancy to visit my art gallery, then look for the Kiwi here . Yes, it's the same name as on this Livejournal, KiwiChameleon.
Why KiwiChameleon? It's simple. I love kiwis (yes, the fruit and the bird) and chameleons are just cute. At least in my opinion. And NO! They don't change colour to blend in. They use this ability to communicate. ;) Overall, it's a fresh and positive name. Yep. ;) ...for me!
Blossom
- Mood: amused
What else? Oh yes, I had a look at the Mac Book Pro in the Apple shop in Regent Street and it made my decision even stronger to get one. The performance is just better when you want to work with Photoshop or Painter especially and I think it would make the drawing process much easier. Don't get me wrong, I love my Laptop but I still need a machine that I can carry around and if I want the same performance as the Mac Book Pro for a laptop, then I would be carrying a monster around... or I would need to get someone to carry it for me. Anyways, this doesn't mean that I am going to get rid of my laptop. ;)
Also, my Japanese class started again since I had a break in May for being totally busy. I really enjoy learning the language and the teachers are so nice to talk to! I'd say: money well spent! XD~ ...which reminds me: I need to review my notes for tomorrow.
Mata ne!
- Mood: accomplished
What happened?
Well, some of you might remember the time a few months back when I had to send my laptop in for repair. I got a working computer back but problems kept popping up; at first it was nothing, then my Photoshop thought it should just expire even though I own an original version with the correct code... yes, it worked after reinstalling but when you have to do that three times a day, you go mental. In the end the programme didn't work at all. The same goes for my graphics tablet. No matter how often I installed, it kept saying that there was no software installed... it kept getting worse up to the point where my internet from one moment to the next stopped working. Again, software problems.
I really do ask myself what these guys did with my laptop during the repair. Even my backup couldn't fix anything.
SO, the last alternative was to format my whole computer, deleting everything. I just finished today with reinstalling all the software and I still have to add bits and pieces.
There you go... My struggle with my computer... I also decided that I need a Mac...
*woa* ... ô_Ô
- Mood: annoyed
