Just got in today and went to the Expo.
Here is a photo of some of our free stuff/swag. Met some really great people, and saw really awesome stuff! They had a display of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland Maquettes. I couldn't photograph them, but they were amazing!!!!
Got to meetup with the girls @ GirlsDrawin'Girls, chatted a little with Damon Bard (whom I think is stalking me, or am I stalking him? We keep running into each other!). Damon Bard is the gentleman who did the maquettes for Coraline. REALLY GREAT STUFF! Go support his work!!!!
There are more photos and people to list, but I'll do that later.
Having a great time in L.A.!!!
XOXO
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So this morning I was doing my usual eat breakfast, read the news and then research stuff for work. Then I stumble upon some interesting information. I find out that someone I used to know very well worked on a game that my husband is currently playing. Not that this is very interesting to other people, but this particular person I was very close to for a very long time. I do admit that I am very happy one of their dreams of working on game music finally came true.
I then started to think about all the other people I used to know, and I began wondering what they were doing. Not just random people but close friends I lost touch with, people I used to go to school with and etc. I guess that is what Myspace and Facebook is for. All my classmates are now scattered all over the world and the internet is slowly bringing us back together. Many people look the same, but are obviously a little more worldly. I can't also help feel a little jealous because well, for example one of my best friends Heather lives across the country and I don't talk to her at all now. Before we use to talk at least every month and see each other once a year. I get a random text a couple weeks ago with a message saying she is now engaged. In shock I text back, "WHAT????" I think back and wonder if she got my text or if she didn't like my response since i haven't heard back from her since. I worry, but I know she can take care of herself.
People do change and move on, but it is nice to know that some of them are still pursuing their dreams and are happy.
Time for another Holiday Blythe meet!
We're planning on having it on DEC 19th 2009, 11:30-4pm (I think) With Henry's awesome friend hosting @ her event space.
TIB: www.thisisblythe.com/newforum/viewtopic.php?t=102584
FB: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=167181069218
Please confirm at one of these sites.
Thank you and hope to see you there!
XOXO
-Cat
First, we're happy to announce that the team has identified and fixed the issue with the YouTube conduit; you can now find and add videos from YouTube to your library and posts. As always, thanks for your patience!
The other news we have today is about a new addition to the Six Apart family: TypePad Micro, a new free level of TypePad that is streamlined for microblogging. We see a new form of blogging emerging that lives between the quick status updates of Twitter and Facebook and the long-form posts of "classic" blogging; TypePad Micro is designed to meet that need. You can read more about TypePad Micro in Chris Alden's post on the Everything TypePad blog.
A lot of the new capabilities we've added to TypePad this year were actually inspired by some of the best things about Vox: favoriting, member profiles, a dashboard to follow other bloggers, and easy ways to post content from other social media sites. But the things that make Vox different from TypePad are still there: Vox has always been -- and still is -- the best place for "friends and family" blogging, where you're in control over who sees what. TypePad, on the other hand, is built for the blogger who wants, no, craves, attention.
Do you have a passion or interest you want to share with people beyond your Vox neighborhood? If so, we'd love it if you tried out TypePad Micro. Maybe you've always wanted to start that obsessive blog that's just about waffle restaurants. Or want a place to share videos of your favorite band (Jonas Brothers, anyone? Anyone? ...). TypePad Micro's great for those topic-specific blogs. Take it for a spin and let us know what you think.
On the Vox front, our designers are working on some cool new themes (coming soon!). We'd also love to hear your thoughts about where we should take Vox in the coming year. What are the key things you'd like to see for Vox? If you've had a chance to use TypePad this year, what are the features there that we should bring over to Vox? And, if you're thinking big thoughts, how could we connect the Vox and TypePad communities in order to bring together bloggers and their shared passions? Your feedback is really important to us, so please leave a comment here, or shoot me a message.
And again, thanks for your patience as we found and fixed the YouTube bug!
~ daisy
As many of you have noticed, the YouTube Conduit is not working. I am so sorry about this; I know how frustrating it is.
The team is looking into how to get this fixed and I will update you as soon as I hear something. In the meantime, not all is lost... There is a work-around for posting videos.
When you're in the Compose Screen, just click on "embed." Ignore the fact that it says "Widget" before everything because you can definitely use this to embed videos as well. You'll just need to input the embed code from the video, enter a title (if you want) and hit OK.
It might not show up perfectly in your compose screen, but when you hit "Save," your video should appear just the way you wanted it to.
Hopefully this will allow you to keep posting videos while we figure out what's happening on our end.
As always, thanks for your patience.
Today is my dad's birthday. At 79, he has been through so much and he still has something important to say. If you've met my father, you know that he is a big people person. He isn't biased and has always been the most easy-going, fair, man that anyone would know. He will also talk to anyone. Even if you aren't paying attention, he'll still talk to you!
To continue, my dad is the most fascinating person. Not that I know very many people, but he has so much to say and so much wisdom behind it. People can sense that my dad has experienced so much. To note, when he was young, he went through WWII. He would tell me stories of his family coping and what he did see and hear to survive. As a young boy you can only imagine how this type of experience would affect him. Thankfully it only made him a stronger person for his future family.
He was always there for his family and friends. He would work hard, be home for the holidays and special events, and be readily available to give his advice/support to help people in time of need. I truly began to know who my father was when our house caught on fire in an accident. This fire caused 3rd degree burns on some of his body while he was trying to save us. Immediately, our friends and family came together to support him. I never knew how much people respected my dad till that day. They all had stories to share and how they wouldn't be there right now if it weren't for him.
I am so terribly grateful that such a person raised me. My humor, my sensibilities, and even my artistic ability I would credit to my dad. He taught me math with chewing gum, he showed me how to build giant lantern stars for the holidays, the proper way to write and to draw, to understand others without bias and so much more. If I listed every single thing my father has instilled in me, I would have to write my own autobiography.
Finally! Stuffipets in Giant Sizes! They'll be ready for Wondercon 2010
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I love Tartine!. It reminds me of Paris every time I go there. Yesterday, I had "tea time" with my good friend Ceci and her friend Alicia. I ordered the bread pudding with banana, Ceci order a quiche and a lemon bar with brown butter base, and Alicia order a slice of pecan pie. If you ever are in San Francisco, you MUST go to Tartine. It is worth the hassle of no parking and then taking a short stroll around Dolores Park. Or even having another snack at the nearby Bi-Rite ice creamery.
To continue, usually I have these outings with Ceci just so we can catch up and review what is going on in our lives. We also love to chat about other things. *INDEED!* haha I won't post about them here, but this post is more about how happy I am to have friends like her and meeting Alicia was just as great!
The first time I met Ceci was at a Halloween party. She was under the influence of certain things and I was just tired. So we just happened to be sitting next to each other when we started talking about life and other relative things. From there we just met off and on through mutual friends till recently we just began having tea time together. I love Ceci to bits! She is one of my most reliable friends I know. Whenever I talk about her to the Kyle, he always agrees if you ask something of Ceci, she does it and she will go above and beyond to make sure you are happy and safe. I truly appreciate her and all the time she's spent making me feel like, well a good friend. That and she loves Hello Kitty as much as I do. MWHAHHAHA!!!
Oh! I must add, I was introduced yesterday to her friend Alicia. I guess we all live in a very small world. I discovered she used to also live in Pacifica and went to the same grammer school as I did. I have to tell you about Pacifica people. I rarely run into one because they either stay in Pacifica, or they move out of state entirely. Pacifica is known for being a very laid back town full of surfers and retirees. So when I found out Alicia was from there we both freaked out! We talked about the people we knew, where we lived, how the city is now, and etc. It was great to meet her and I hope she will come to tea time more often.
Connery made a better Bond but as a person he is a bit of an arse....
"The Kyle" and I see all of Wes Anderson's stuff. OMG!!! Tottally a Wes Anderson movie. Every part was hilarious! The animation, the writing, the models, the sets, the voice actors... you can see his mark everywhere. During the discussions with the Animation Director he discussed where the animation style/language came from. Coming from the animation industry myself, you can see his specific style in the movements, the recording of the voices, and the style of the whole movie. I can't say how AMAZING this film is. Really it is more than an animation... it is worth awards!
=D !!!!
LOVE IT!
GO SEE IT!
AAAH!!!! I want to see it again!!!!!
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