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The powers that be (ie, Leo and my dad) decided I’ve been a good girl these past 20 years and I deserve something SUPA’ SPESHUL for my birthday this year. Note: I do not celebrate birthdays. I celebrate birthmonths.

So, you might be wondering, what the heck is a Cintiq? No, It’s not a new antidepressant. It’s a big box of omfg yay!

A Cintiq, as you can see above, is a super cool monitor type thing with a hot chick on it where colors spew out of and make you artistic and pink! Also it comes with a stick. Probably for eating sushi. Those crazy Japaniards!

Really though, a Cintiq is a Wacom tablet and a monitor built into one. Main reason I want this is animation, but it could come in handy for virtually every graphic design project I do. I might actually fulfill my goal of making a feature length animated film by the end of 2012! It costs a hefty $900+, so my first Cintiq project will be making the money to pay it off with the Cintiq. I think a mix of animation jobs, maybe some practice videos that bring attention to my blog (paired with some AdSense) will help me make up the cost. Of course, it’s a gift, but I still want to demonstrate it’s value to myself. I know! I’m wierd! Why can’t I just enjoy the fact that I’m getting a magic board with sparkly colors spilling out of it that costs one grand??

Fun fact, did you know that “wacom” is said like “wake ‘em” as in “wake ‘em up johnny! They’ve been sleeping all day!” My whole life I’ve been saying “wuh-com”, which sounds like, way cooler. I’m gonna call their customer service and tell them they should say it my way, because, well, I have a blog.

While there is life, there is hope.

Cicero in Ad Atticum

Uniplorgs.

These are the awards as I would personally give them, not as I think they will turn out.

Best Picture: District 9 (Mary and Max, if it were nominated)

District 9 has great technical aspects. It’s well thought out and so original and creative for a aliens-on-earth sci fi movie. This movie has completely changed the Sci fi genre. The documentary styling really set it apart, as well as the themes of social justice, xenophobia, and morality. Wikus, as he becomes less and less human, ends up being more and more humane. Other than District 9, I actually thought Mary and Max was the best movie this year, but the Academy ignored it probably because it’s Australian. Click here for the Mary and Max website. You can also get Mary and Max on Amazon.

Actor: I haven’t seen Crazy Heart yet, but out of the rest, I’d go with Jeremy Renner from the Hurt Locker.

Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz. He has the Meryl Streep effect. Even in a movie with flaws, when he’s on the screen, you’re captivated.

Actress: Meryl Streep. Same deal as above. I actually thought Julie and Julia wasn’t a great movie, but once again, when Meryl was on screen you become very emotionally involved with the character. Julia Child was such a fun and great character for her. I think she really deserves it. Amy Adams was not so great in the same film ( I LOOOVE Amy Adams in June Bug)

Supporting Actress: Mo’Nique.

I was really apprehensive before Precious came out, since I really wanted it to be good. So I’m kind of a fangirl. Monique definately stands out. I’ve always liked her, since I saw her on Charm School on VH1 (Lawl!) This is more of a coronation than a real prize. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Academy agreed with me on this one.

Animated Film: Coraline (Mary and Max if it were nominated)

Director: Kathryn Bigelow. Because it would recognize not only her amazing work but the work of other female directors and writers.

Documentary: Food, Inc.  BUT I haven’t seen all the documentaries this year. Loved Food, Inc though. Cows > Dolphins.

Foreign Language: A Prophet. Loved this movie. I liked the White Ribbon, but I loved this one more. I always feel this category should have multiple winners and way more nominees. But whatever.

Visual Effects: Avatar.

Writing: A Serious Man. Coen brothers tend to be overrated, but this was a great one, imo.

then my blog got deleted. I’ll be randomly posting some of my greatest works here :D

Go ahead, share this with someone you love. It’s 30 seconds of their life they will never get back.

This was the best Caprica episode so far. I loved the filming, and all the scenes in V-world. Screencap above is of my favorite scene in this episode.

I’m starting to feel more excited about Caprica than I am about Lost. I will continue to watch Lost till the end though since I’ve made it this far. But I love love love Caprica. Wish it had better ratings & lower risk of cancellation.

I randomly stumbled upon this photo on Nasa.gov. It’s a photo of some land mass on mars that makes my skin crawl. Maybe it’s the weird worm shape or it’s resemblance to rollie pollies (I am deathly afraid of rollie pollies.) I tried googling how to spell “rollie pollie” but I freaked out 5 seconds in. Damn Google’s image search mixed in with web search! It will be the end of me. :(

I will try to keep jewelry to a minimum, but I can’t promise anything.

1. GP Feather Necklace.

I love feathers, birds, and natural themes in jewelry. The one above might be too big for me as I like petite pendants, but I love the use of open space.

2. A Pack of Leggings

Black is good. But colors are nice too.

3. A CD book voiced by it’s author.

Can someone recommend something to me? I’ve wanted to listen to a book for a while now. Don’t say Glenn Beck.

4. Pink Wig (Already coming in the mail! Gifts to self rock.)

5. Patience Pattern Tattoo

Probably won’t get this for a looong time. But isn’t it beautiful? I found it on a sewing website. I love the balance of lines and negative space. /nerd

6. Ice Cream.

Any of these flavors will do. Actually, any pink-colored ice cream is alright by me.

7. GWS Septum Pincher.

8. Libby Edelman Shoes!

I already have a similar pair of these in yellow and I love them to death. Plus, they’re on sale. Moar pls!

9. But really all I want for my birthday is a sunny day and twenty hugs and Dary & my family.

I have found power in the mysteries of thinking.

Euripides (484 BC – 406 BC), 438 B.C.