chronicling the existence of your average superhero

New Directions

2010-05-19T01:33:00.000-07:00

People come, people go.
I've heard that saying, there are over 6 billion people in this world, but all that matters is one?
A significant change in opinion has washed over me over the last year, graduated to a new city, new life, right? The mindset is to make as many friends as possible, 'network', party hard.
Its all in efforts to dispel the loneliness.
For the most part, people need people.
Isn't that so weak?

When people go to parties, what do they want out of it? To meet people and possibly hook up? Just add to the friend count on facebook?
When I go, I guess I can categorize it under 'whatever I can get'.
Thinking I don't mind making new friends, more is always merrier.

Recently, the more I meet the more lonely I feel.
Its easy to be friendly and fake with anyone; these acquaintances mean nothing in the long run.
I had decided to 'lower my standards' due to urging of my friends if I ever had hopes of any type of relationship with a boy.
It helped open up, but after a few months I've come to the realization that maybe I'm just wasting my time with people I don't reciprocate with.
It makes me wonder: why are there so many people, but it seems like none of them are meant for me?
The probability of Girl A liking Guy B is not too low.
But the probability of Guy B reciprocating those feelings for Girl A... well that's another issue.
And vice versa.
I feel like it will never happen for me.
I've had the urge to reach out and draw my existing friends closer and turn acquaintances into actual friendships.
Wouldn't it be so nice to know that someone is always there?
Unconditional care.
I've learned that life doesn't just give you what you want. If you so desire something, its up to you to achieve it.
And so frustrating when these attempts are met with failure.
The one time I developed true interest in one guy, it ended in more than failure. I know my feelings weren't pure, I just loved the idea of him.
More recently, my attempt in reconnecting with someone I decided I want to be more close to me was met with a less than lukewarm response.
Why can't I have the only few people I care about?

I've realized that as an individual, I cannot accept everyone, for I have standards. Perhaps the bitchiest and most selfish thing I have ever said, but I know it goes for a lot of other people too.
I remembered why my standards were so high in the first place,
Its unhealthy and unreasonable to want everything I can't have, but I would rather end up alone than settle for anything less. That would be like living a lie.

At times I crave closeness to people, other times I'm glad to be by myself because I'm easily sickened by people.
Before I was fine with keeping a distance, but as of late I hunger for more.
With every new acquaintance, I analyze the potential and the people of interest aren't interested and the ones of no interest are interested.
What a bitch thing to say.
Do I not feel interest because it already exists one way?
Maybe.
There is a lot of conflict, a lot of thought.

And it just keeps me up, night after night.

Top Ten Wanted Men

2010-05-05T23:45:00.000-07:00

So I decided to compile a list of my favourite 10 celebrity men into one list of hot awesomeness. Included in the list are actors, musicians, models, whatever goes really.

Colin Farrell

My favourite Irish actor, Colin Farrell is undeniably a sexy beast. His trademark eyebrows and bad boy reputation gets me everytime! I only watched Alexander for him... as well as Miami Vice and In Bruges.

James Franco

His performance in Tristan and Isolde definitely won me over. He was also pretty cute in Pineapple Express. Although I think the age is finally starting to show on his face, he is still handsome and looks best clean shaven.

G Dragon

A Korean superstar extraordinaire and main act of Big Bang, Kwon Jiyong is cute and charismatic at the same time. He's not afraid to try different styles and his confidence allows him to pull off almost anything including platinum blonde hair, which makes me admire him even more <3. He has some serious singing and rapping skills too, and going solo recently just proves that he can last in the entertainment industry.

Zac Efron

My heart was his as soon as I laid eyes on him in High School Musical with those stunning blue eyes and sandy hair. I watched him grow up into a man over the years and he definitely looked super great in 17 Again. To all those people out there who continuously bash him and call him a fag or girl or whatever, they can all go look in the mirror because I'm sure they cannot compare!

David Beckham

I don't know anything about soccer, and David Beckham is probably the closest I'll get to the sport. Although he's already married (ugh) that does not take away from his hotness quotient one bit! His sculpted body and masculine face is perfection.

Luke Worrall

This platinum blonde supermodel is already taken by Kelly Osbourne (another major UGH), but I can still dream right? He's closer to my age anyways ;). His look can be androgynous at times and his elfin features are very well defined. LOVE his lip piercing too. He's modeled for a ton of designers, Marc Jacobs being my favourite.

Johnny Knoxville

This man has made me laugh countless times in all the Jackass movies and episodes. Although already a family man, his youthful spirit has not suffered. His smile is super cute and he is a fine specimen of a man - manly face, manly body. ;)

Nicholas Hoult

He first caught my eye in Skins, and I just recently saw him again in Clash of the Titans. His charming personality and piercing blue eyes are just ~too much to resist~. He has that slight daredevil/bad boy look to him when he smirks which is just too cute! Although that's his role in Skins, I think he's a much more mature and reserved person in real life. I haven't gotten around to watching "A Single Man" but I'm sure his role in it just makes everything better.

Shia Labeouf

Not necessarily the most attractive on this list, but his witty charm and charisma definitely make him close to number one in my heart! If he wasn't in Transformers, it wouldn't be half as good as it is.

Jared Leto

Lead singer of 30 Seconds to Mars and sometimes actor, Jared Leto is still looking fine for his age.

What I Wore Today

2010-05-05T15:34:00.001-07:00

✎ Summer Clothing List ✎

2010-04-29T21:55:00.000-07:00

So now that I've FINALLY completed my exams and have made the trek back to my hometown, I can finally relax and shift my mind onto my big summer plans! I'm going to look for a job asap, and with the money I make I can afford a new summer wardrobe! Here are my top 10 wants:

. High rise denim Shorts

. Another pair of shorts! Either white denim, or high waisted double breasted buttons, loose swing types, etc.

. American Apparel

. I don't know the correct word for these shoes, but they are inspired by mens formal shoes... and they're lace up and usually black.

.loose crop top

. Interesting jacket - look for lace details, shoulder details, etc. Leather jacket is tooo worn.

. Black harem pants/capris/shorts. Mango has some nice ones out this season - note to self: ask friend for employee discount! ;)

1. Bathing suit! I want either a one piece with funky cutouts or a cute bandeau two piece with mis-matched tops and bottoms. However if I opt for a two piece I better get crackin on attaining that beach body. I absolutely LOVE the bodysuit the Brown Eyed Girls wear in their video, "Abracadabra." Paired with orange heels is absolutely HOT.

We Looove to Vintage Shop

2010-04-17T10:16:00.001-07:00

Exam time is so stressful, sometimes you just need to be free and relax~ !

LG Fashion Week

2010-04-13T11:58:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to volunteer at LG Fashion week for the Ryerson show a few weeks ago.
I'm not going to do a full review and I'm obviously going to support my own school so it may be slightly biased.
The Ryerson show showcased Sheila Lam's 'Revelation', Angelene Fenuta 'Litis', Freda Audrey Tam's 'Service Electro' and Jennifer Allison's Walking Tall.

I must say my favourite was the menswear line by Freda Audrey Tam, the looks were sharp, military and bold. I was liking the addition of the nerd glasses too ;)

I wasn't too sure on the whole cuisine concept and the interactions with the models could have been more practiced.
Overall it was an exciting experience and I felt pretty pumped to be part of it!
I never regret volunteering at fashion shows because its always a constant reminder of the excitement and glamour I get to look forward to in my future career.

Goodbye for now!

JESSICAT

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2010-03-27T19:42:00.000-07:00

I'm tired of playing games, but I can't help but continue on in hopes that this situation will catalyze.

NADA Spring 2010 3D Fashion Show

2010-03-18T21:09:00.000-07:00

I had the privilege of watching Nada's 3D fashion show at Scotiabank Theatre this past Wednesday.
To start off, the idea itself of a fashion show video, let alone a 3D one already garnered my attention and struck me as being extremely innovative. However creative, I personally thought the execution itself could have been done a lot better.

The video simulated video games such as Mortal Kombat, where a character is chosen then outfitted in one of Nada's newest pieces. In addition to that, the main character (the "Red Warrior") got to choose a makeup look, the background scene, as well as from a variety of weapons.

There were three stages of fighting, with the Red Warrior, who is the face of the campaign battling with the White Warrior I believe. The 3D effects were successful in the beginning, but I got the feeling that the production people started to run out of time near the end as the effects became of poorer quality and had less impact.

I think there should have been more thought put into the action sequences, since the fighting looked rather amateur and the shots were often just set in landscape view and did not do all of that fast-paced cut scenes from various angles that action movies usually employ. I think that if the camera zoomed in at certain times to show the clothing detail or did a slow motion before a hard hit that would have worked out better and drawn more attention to the collection, rather than the cheesy battling.
The ending came rather abrupt, with the win of the Red Warrior, which then cut to scrolling credits.

I think the whole concept for the video could have been developed much further instead of just one fashionable fembot showdown. Technology and futuristic themes are obvious, but perhaps incorporating what the point of the battle was or what it represented in a beginning title screen may have further rounded out the video.

Overall, I applaud NADA for brainstorming such an inventive and different way to show a collection through a storyline, although there were a few kinks that still needed to be worked out. The thought of really going in vein of the technology flow and making the video widely available is important in today's rapid paced society, and her designs may reach a wider audience.

GOODBYE FOR NOW

-Jessicat

Justin Nozuka Concert

2010-03-13T11:45:00.001-08:00

update laterr

Warped Tour 2010

2010-03-06T16:41:00.001-08:00

So for the first time ever, I think I'm going to Warped Tour !!! I've wanted to go in the past but issues kept coming up that sidetrackked me from going.

I was extremely excited, but when I was looking up the 2010 lineup of bands I couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed. Maybe its because I'm not as avid a post-hardcore follower I used to be, but the list seems rather... lacking.
The only performances I'm looking forward to is Breathe Carolina, All American Rejects, and Mayday Parade.

I'm moderately excited for Nevershoutnever and Alesana. Is it just me or does the selection seem rather lacklustre?
Shmeh. I guess I got to make the most of it!
WOOHOO!
=]

GOODBYE FOR NOW

Jessicat

lala

2010-03-04T06:20:00.001-08:00

lalalal

$tudent$

2010-03-02T23:09:00.000-08:00

It's something that is always on my mind.
The key to happiness perhaps?
It seriously decides your future and career path.
What students especially are always in need of.
I'm talking about money.
cold, hard cash.
What does a poor university student have to do to obtain this powerful medium of exchange?
Or conserve it for the matter?
Living in a big city on my lonesome for the first time, I've been forced to get creative with what I do to save a few here and there, and I'm here to share some of the tips I've used from living in the big city for the past few months.
Cheap? Undeniably. Ingenious? yes.

1.Transportation. Toronto is a pretty big place with many interesting places to go. From the Bata Shoe Museum to Koreatown to Yorkville, most are not in walking distance and cabbing is not the way to go. Therefore, take the ttc. But after the prices rose about a month ago, it's forced us poor students to get creative. The obvious is to drop a bunch of small change so it looks like you've given enough. But if traveling with a group of people, all pitch in enough change for one person. Have that one person go down and through, and get enough transfers for everyone. Then they will come back up and voila~ enough transfers for everyone to take the streetcar! :) Another method that works with a big group is that you can buy a day pass, and after that day is done you can scratch out the day you're going to go out next and just hide the previous scratched out date with your finger as you go through. This method can be done many times over, but eventually you'll need to find a way to cover up the already uncovered dates with something like gold sharpie... still experimenting and will get back to you on that.

2. Dining out. The city is a melting pot of diverse foods and tasty restaurants. Firstly, I want to say I greatly disprove of the DINE AND DASH. Please don't, even if you're desperate. One thing I recommend if you're strapped for cash but suuper hungry is all you can eat sushi. It is pretty affordable during lunch, averaging around just over $10. Eat as much as you can, maybe sneak a roll or two in a folded napkin into your purse if no one is looking ;) Always be on the lookout for freebies. If you take a walk around a food court, there are always places giving out free food. For example, Bourbon st grill often gives out small samples, and Baskin Robbins is always doing that as well if you go ask for it.

3. Clothing. So many pretty clothes, so little money. It doesn't help that I'm constantly walking by stores like American Apparel or Forever 21 on the way to class -_-. What you can do to curb your shopping expenditures is making a list of the it items your REALLY WANT for the season. For all of the other things you want, feel free to do all the browsing you want. Don't hesitate to try on the clothes you want to buy, even multiple times on separate occasions. This way you'll get used to how the clothing looks on you, and you feel like you've already worn it and the impulse to buy it dies a little. Swapping/sharing with your friends' clothes is also a good idea to increase variety within your wardrobe while being on a budget. Also, don't hesitate to check up on sites like kijiji.ca for cheaper deals on already worn clothing. Try to avoid buying at regular price unless your reallly love it!

4. Entertainment. Everyone knows that most entertainment doesn't come free these days. Most friday nights are consisted of hitting up the liquor store, then partying it up at a club or bar. At my dental appointment a few weeks back, my dentist recommended going to places with happy hour to get drunk for cheap. Hah. If going out to a club or something, try avoiding the ones with cover fees and try to get some boys to buy you a drank ;). Don't necessarily need booze to get ya buzzed? Fill a water bottle with chocolate milk and tell everyone it's Bailey's ;) Instead of watching movies in theatre, try online on sites like ninjavideo or watch-movies.net. Go to art galleries like the AGO when they are free.

5. Make-up. My new favourite thing is going into Sephora and trying on their makeup. The selection is infinite and all shimmery palettes and creamy lipsticks are just begging to be swatched and sampled! Instead of buying to achieve that stained lip or glossy lid look, I just achieve it in the store and go to class or go out at night without having spent a dime on makeup! :)

6. The dreaded school fees. If you're not utilizing OSAP, then DO! Student access grants and Queen Elizabeth II scholarship definitely helped me out for my first year.

7. Gym. A lot of people pay for gym memberships, but use your university gym to get fit. If you have to pay, gym membership holders often get a few guest passes, so just nab one. Also, gyms are often giving out ten day trials for their gym, so don't hesitate to make good use of it. If worse comes to worse, go to an apartment building and run up the stairs. Many simple exercises can be done without going to a gym.

8. Birthday presents. So many friends= so many birthdays= so many presents= brokeassness. The best thing is to make your own sentimental present that is cheap and meaningful. A win-win situation! Only if the presentation is good though. Some ideas is to make a nice photo montage of all your happy fun crazy moments. Baking birthday cakes are good too. Burn a CD of songs you've had great memories from, make one of those coupon books (i.e. "1 free massage from yours truly"),paint them a portrait of themselves (a real hit but only think about it if you posess artistic skill) or whatever floats his/her boat. Or if you're a bit more crafty think about knitting a big, fashionable wooly round scarf or even screening a very personalized graphic tee! Take them out to see a local show, belly dancing lessons, whatever piques their interest and can be an opportunity to bond more.

MAKING MONEY.
1. Get a job. DUH.

2. Get a boyfriend. You're not making money, but he will save you LOADS! And if he isn't... well. Look elsewhere. I mean, it's only good manners to pay for a girlfriend's meals, movie tickets, etc. ;)

3. As I previously mentioned, kijiji is a great place for canadians to sell their stuff they don't really use. I've put a bunch of old clothes I don't really wear or want up and I do get a bite here and there.

4. Walking around campus, keep your eyes peeled for advertisements calling for participants in social experiments and the like. There is usually compensation that comes in the form of cold, hard, c-a-s-h.

5. Investing and stock market. I personally don't do it, but I've heard a loooot of good things so maybe give it a try?

6. Pretend you're a hobo and sit on a street corner on a sunny day and wait for the coins to come in rolling. Uh, just kidding.

7. Use those brains! Offer to tutor peers if they're suffering, and a lot of people will pay money for your lecture notes you so dutifully typed out while they were sleeping.

Here's a pic of me and the object of my desires:

I get paper, yo.
Do you?

GOODBYE FOR NOW,

Jessicat.

Kelly Osbourne is finally skinny!

2010-02-15T22:38:00.000-08:00

I was browsing through soompi and came across a thread on Kelly at NY fashion week.
She is looking damn good! Fit body, classy hair and makeup, dress accentuating her new, slim curves. I wonder if she lost all that weight in a healthy manner...

Before:

After:

skinny bitch!

Wow now I have even more reasons to envy her... now she looks like she belongs together with hubby supermodel Luke Worrall, although we all know he actually belongs to me.

Sigh, platinum blonde perfection. It is undeniable that they look great together, I bet Kelly can't wait to walk down the aisle in a wedding dress that shows off her new body...

New year= new hair?

2010-01-08T08:14:00.000-08:00

So since it's the new year, I decided to make a ~change~ not only from the inside, but on the outside too!
I originally wanted to get the same haircut as ulzhang Park Yonghee:

but I ended up with more of a Victoria Beckham type style, which I didn't really want :/
but now I'm accepting my new length, the shortest it's ever been since I was maybe in third grade?
Here's the before and after.
Before:

After:

BEWARE!

2009-12-28T22:29:00.000-08:00

I know this one guy,
his name is LJCC.

HE IS A NOT A CREEP!

wow why is his tongue sticking out...
so not creepy.

beware folks for he is single and looking! ;)

bye bye for now,

-Jessicat

vintage shopping on a saturday afternoon

2009-12-19T20:50:00.001-08:00

Finally back at home for christmas, and it feels wonderful!
I just want to stay and hibernate here for a month and do nothing all day except for visit some off the wall kitschy shops and drink bubble tea with friends. And have mini photoshoots of course ;)
Today me and HSL went out for lunch at this super old place uptown called Harmony Lunch. It was decorated in an olden breakfast diner style and the people were old to match. This one asshole granny kept shooting us death glares, she's probably never seen a camera before.

Afterwards, we went to a huge vintage store at an undisclosed location. It was my first time there, and it was pretty sick. The location was huge and there were many little nooks full of odd knick knacks. They had everthing from old photo albums to vintage cameras to fox fur mufflers.
She brought along her DSLR and we took some pictures! It's our little secret ;)

Closet Revival

2009-11-29T22:32:00.000-08:00

I've been meaning to revamp my outfits for a while now, except for the fact that I've been rather low on moolah :(
Now that I finally got a job, I can spendddd and contribute to the economy! (and my wardrobe)
Here's the top ten things I want to add to my closet:
1. Black boyfriend blazer. I've been wanting one of these for half a year now, but I haven't managed to find one that looks nice on me/within a reasonable budget!

2. Moccasins/booties. The cold Canadian winter is approaching, and I need cute yet functional shoes to get me from res to classes !

3. Doc Marten combat boots. Not the ones with the intense rubber soles, but ones that look like this:

4. Winter Jacket! Preferably one that won't make me look like a marshmallow, I'm thinking of maybe a TNA fur hooded parka. I never really appreciated the look of them until I started working there. ha. ha.

5. Silky dressy top. A must for interviews, parties, evenings out. A multi purpose comfortable garment I can just slip on and goooo
6. Boyfriend shirt. Something comfortable and loose I can just belt at the waist or pair with a cardigan.
7. Floaty/high waisted skirt, preferably one with a little pouf since I already have a spandexy type black one. This item is so trend, but a girl can never have enough of these now staple items.

8. Party Dress. I've had my eye on a metallic brocade type dress from H&M for $50, but I don't really want to shell out the money. I couldn't find the look on their website but this skirt is of the same pattern and material.

Alternately,those black lace dresses have caught my eye as well. Like this one from Aritzia.

9. Wollen sweater, preferably with those Peruvian-esque patterns on them. Again, need to look for winter appropriate clothing.

10. Patterned tights! I already own quite a few pairs from polka dot to bow pattern, but I want more. Maybe a nice floral/rose pattern, lace pattern, or heart pattern to add to my arsenal?

And that sums up my top ten must haves for the beginning of november! ;)
I know I prolly can't afford to acquire all these lovely items, but a girl can try!

Goodbye for now,

-Jessicat

Start of Health Week

2009-10-26T01:12:00.000-07:00

blah blah

Nuit Blanche

2009-10-13T22:31:00.000-07:00

What are my thoughts on Scotiabank's Nuit Blanche 09?
To be honest, it was slightly disappointing.
It was my first time going, and after a huge meal from Salad King my Ry fashion buds and I set off on our night time journey.
We were pretty excited at first, but had a bit of difficulty locating some exhibits.
We went to the funhouse exhibit first, which we thought had funhouse mirrors and the like, but were greeted with old people dressed in spandex in seizure-inducing patterns and colours. They were wailing and chanting and it was quite freaky. The people who came out to watch just stood around them looking rather dumbfounded.
This was the typical reaction to most of the exhibits, such as the Ice Queen.
I am one to appreciate art - I actually like trying to understand the message the artist is trying to convey through whatever mediums. However, most of the stuff at Nuit Blanche was a bit too much of the same, bewildering act most people cannot appreciate.
A few cool things were the Rabbit Balloon and the fashion showing at the Chang School, but I am partial to that since I helped set up the Jocelyn Teng exhibit : )
Her structural canvas pieces were really amazing, and working with her to set up the mannequines was a great opportunity, she was so nice :) They were also showing Lucian Matis and another designer's pieces. I just have to say, Lucian Matis is definitely an attractive looking guy! He's a Ryerson fashion alumni, and very talented too! I saw him again today when attending FGI's Fashion Next event : )

Anyways, here are some pictures from that night :)

Sorry for the rather late update, this event happened October 3rd.

GOODBYE FOR NOW,

-Jessicat

Skins

2009-10-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since my last post since university started and all. I also kinda forgot my google account username/password combo too haha.

So I came home for the thanksgiving weekend and saw my friends yesterday.
We made a korean meal and had pumpkin pie for dessert. We also tried to make shirley temples but they failed miserably :(

We started watching this british tv show called Skins.

It's about teenage drama,issues, partying, and other exciting stuff like that.
Also contains quite a lot of nudity .. oooh la laaa ; )
What caught my attention was the main guy.. wow he's so incredibly good looking!
His name on the show is Tony Stonem and his real name is Nicholas Hoult. His character is the confident, scheming bad boy type ;)
Photo for reference:

DAYUMMMMMM SEXYYY
The only thing about him that's a bit odd is his really defined eyebrows, but I think I'll look past that; his blue eyes and face structure well makes up for it <3.
I usually can't stand british accents but we actually watched 5 episodes in a row. .
Maybe I'll add this to my very limited list of dramas I actually watch, 90210 being the only other one.

GOODBYE FOR NOW,
and Happy Thanksgiving!

-Jessicat

New Cell Phone?

2009-07-15T02:09:00.000-07:00

I have the green light to get a new cell phone while I'm here in China, and I really want a cute LG cyon Lollipop or Ice Cream!
The Ice Cream model came out first, and I was really attracted to the sweet pastel shades and LED display on the front of the phone. The CF with Big Bang and Kim Tae Hee was also very suiting to the phone and cute to match.
I heard of the Lollipop version through 2EN1's debut and collaboration with Big Bang, and me and all my friends were so into the whole disco/groovy concept and song.

UPDATE:
Yes, I got the LG ice cream because the Lollipop wasn't available in HK
I love it!
The only cons is that it sometimes freezes when receiving/sending text messages.

Me posing with my ice cream ~ (my face looks kinda wierd... )

GOODBYE FOR NOW,

-Jessicat

Don't Wear Heels on the Train Track

2009-07-07T23:56:00.000-07:00

Took advantage of the sunny summer day and went to the park with friends on a whim.
Every step was treacherous, and in the end the jagged rocks got the best of me [as seen in the bottom picture].
GOODBYE FOR NOW,

-Jessicat

Ignorance in Art.

2009-07-07T20:03:00.000-07:00

The world of art is 98% pretentious assholes.

This rant for today was inspired when I was scrolling through the a little site called lookbook.nu. You know, the one where people post their fashionable outfits and they get hyped? Today I stumbled upon the lookbook forum under the 'photography pet peeve' thread.
There, I found countless accusations; claims of what is photography and what isn't photography. The endless discriminatory ways people referred to hipsters and wannabes just jumping onto the bandwagon, thinking that they themselves are so much more enlightened than the majority of the unoriginal trash toting a dslr.
Seriously, I began to feel a little sick reading the comments. Here are a few :
(I don't mean to intentionally target the people who wrote it, which is why it remains anonymous. I don't even know who wrote it, so there. I am also in no way dissing lookbook, it is my favourite site.)

"I have some people in my school who take photos of graffiti-ed walls, turn it black and white and maybe edit the contrast a little bit, then call it photography. It's disgusting and annoying. Plus they get recognised as photographers cause of that."

"People who call themselves photographers because they take a few snapshots and can use photoshop !"

"It also annoys me tremendously that those people are award winning photographers, and I look at their pics, and I just think to myself, a color blind kid with Down Syndrome and Epilepsy could've shot this!"

"I hate it when people try and be artistic or poetic."

Seriously.
There were some voices of reason, but for the most part the angry little tirades were relentless.
What makes these accusers so much better? That's what I want to know.
Okay, so maybe these people can take a more professional looking picture next to the next myspace attempt, but to comment with such disrespect and ignorance is pretty much crossing the line. Sure sometimes a few photography attempts are maudlin and laughable, but that gives nobody the right to crow over it and rip it to pieces. Everyone starts somewhere, and they will eventually get better if they try hard enough.
To quote #1: why can't someone call it photography? It may not be the most original, but if it is aesthetically pleasing or mood inducing why shouldn't the person who took it get the credit they deserved?
Quote #2: I don't know about you, but in my opinion real photographers do exactly that.
Quote #3: The fact that 'a color blind kid with Down Syndrome and Epilepsy could've shot it' is irrelevant. The fact that the viewer came to that conclusion however, is. Why do people think they know so much about art? In my opinion, art to one person may not be art to another because it holds a different meaning or triggers a different reaction. The wonderful thing about art is that its open to interpretation, and should never have a definitive label or preconceived notion about it.
Quote #4: Uhm, sorry but this comment was a little too much. Is the person who wrote the comment trying to say that an artistic/poetic nature is inborn? If people are not good at art, should they just give up all attempts at trying to create something inspiring? Any artist or poet out there did TRY in order to achieve what they have done. You are just laughing because maybe you can pull off the deep artist facade more convincingly than the other, because inside we are all the same people.

This brings me to the next point: there is no originality. Hipsters and the like get flamed for wearing AA hoodies, skinnies, plaid, shutter shades, etc. or so the stereotype goes. They have no 'originality' and are just 'followers'. Even if they are, why does this make people sick and disdainful? They want to look a certain way, so do you. The only difference is that you value individuality higher than them, so you stray from anything popular in the mainstream. But has it hit anyone that no matter what they do, they will always be copying someone else? The fact that they try to be some elusive artistic 'individual' is already a well established stereotype, which makes them no different from the other gangs of labels.
Ignorance and arrogance.
There is no definitive form of 'good art' and 'bad art', everything is subjective.
Out of all people, these people should know.
Of course it is undeniable that some photography just comes out bad, but to go and say that flower, sunset,sky, etc photography is generalizing and demeaning a certain type, which is just unacceptable.

Well I've exhausted my rage for now,sorry for the poor flow/switching of tenses, I just wanted to get my point out.

GOODBYE FOR NOW

-Jessicat

Aa

2009-05-25T20:37:00.000-07:00

These days I've been seeing A LOT of those American Apparel Alphabet Tees, which can be found here:

There is just something appealing about that bold, Helvetica typeface. . . I think some letters look better than others. For example, I think the Jj, Ll and Ee are just not as visually pleasing as the Tt, Aa or Zz.
Maybe that's just me, what do you think?
When buying the shirt, how do people choose what letter they want? I know I would be standing in the store for a good fifteen minutes before I could choose between all twenty six options.
Maybe by name initial? Or just plain visual appeal?

These Tees are nice but I don't understand as to how they got so popular. Because of the name tag? It seems like anything American Apparel gets instant hype. First it was their unisex hoodies that are now owned by every single hipster out there, then the colour block jersey dresses or the swing skirts. I don't know how they do it.

Here are some pictures for those of you clueless as to what I'm talking about

GOODBYE FOR NOW,

-Jessicat.

Insomnia

2009-05-21T12:52:00.000-07:00

Been catching up with my Kpop lately, and although this song isn't the most recent - I think it's the BOMB : )
Insomnia by Wheesung, check it outt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLYg8rwdihM
At first I heard the original by Craig David
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m555jHRMEo
and I wasn't that into it, but then I saw the live for the Korean version, and all of a sudden I was really feeling it! Haha.
They have really similar voices, they should do a duet or something.

Also 2EN1's debut song has some pretty good beats
Fire - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Dmt2OxP0dw
I'm a CL fan; saw her performance on the yg family tour concert thing and I thought she was so good - distinct rapping.
Pretty sure they'll be as popular as Big Bang given the time.

Anywayss, redyed my hair yesterday with L'Oreal Colour Rays, the streaks were fading already -_-

I'll upload a better picture later.

GOODBYE FOR NOW

Jessicat

Alexander the Gorgeous

2009-05-19T12:52:00.000-07:00

Okay so yesterday on whim I decided to watch Alexander via some asian streaming site.

And holy moly.

The video quality was horrible; it kept blurring, pausing, going out of sync.

I didn't really know what was going on: why Angelina Jolie hated the one eyed father so much, what exactly they were they fighting for all this time, and what the old narrator guy had to do with anything.

All I understood was: Colin Farrell and Jared Leto are the sexiest men alive.

Seriously.

Oh. My. Lord.

I listen to 30 Seconds to Mars, but I never knew Jared Leto was also an actor! Although his acting did not really go past intense stares...which I enjoyed very much.

And Colin Farrell... well no explanation is needed.

Ahhhhh <3>

Too bad he played a gay/bisexual character.

Well my bursts of fangirlism is now satisfied, so I'll be peacing out now.

GOODBYE FOR NOW

-Jessicat

First Post? Yayers

2009-05-06T13:27:00.000-07:00

So this is my very first post on my very first blog!

I should get a medal or something.

Not really sure how things work around here, but how hard can it be to mess up?

Just write a few words, post a few pictures, and there you have it : )

But what words? Should I talk about my current emotional, philosophical feelings? Light funny anecdotes about what interesting things happened in my day? Post long poems of passion and love?

Hmm.

Well.

Here it goes.

Decisions.

One decision has the power to change a whole future, and lately I've been faced with so many.

As of May 1, I received an offer of acceptance to Ryerson University for Fashion Communications. Now, I worked super hard on my portfolio and actually skipped school with JH to make the trek to t-dot to hand it in, but I never really thought I would make it!

As soon as I walked onto the campus, I felt a desperate desire to go to Ryerson, and I said to myself - if I made it, I would go FO SHO!

I felt so excited, you wouldn't believe.

But now the time came, and before I had the time to react to the acceptance,
[REMOVED]

After I've thought for so long.

Not really the literary genius I was going for, but it will do for a first post.

Blaah.

My eyes are tired.

GOODBYE FOR NOW

-Jessicat