My goal is to inspire or be inspired, to learn new things, and grow apart and stand alone from society as an aspiring writer. Come away with me as I discover my best and worst ideas, to become successful or just fall flat on my face. Life is brutally honest but we take what we can from it.
When it comes to classic writing, sometimes we find ourselves staring at a page full of words that are hardly used in everyday communication. But, when we really start looking at the words, they form together to create such a beautiful and intricate scene, the words slowly form off the page and paint the picture from the author's mind.
In Frankentein, the author Mary Shelley, uses a descriptive vocabulary within the first few paragraphs (and throughout, obviously, lol) to convey imagery and mood. We are immediately immersed in London as a letter is being written to a Margaret Saville. Her brother writes to her about his journey thus far in venturing north saying, "...as I walk the streets of Petersburgh, I feel a cold northern breeze play upon my cheeks, which braces my nerves and fills me with delight. Do you understand this feeling? This breeze, which has traveled from the regions toward which I am advancing, gives me a foretaste of those icy climes." I don't know if it is because it is actually getting colder in Montreal...we are expecting snow next week, but I imagine myself in his position. I can feel the cold breeze and even breath it in.
Well, that is just a taste of Frankenstein and if you want to read further more of the story, you can find it here: Frankenstein-Mary Wollstonecraft (Godwin) Shelley <-- check it out, it's a treat for the mind as well as food for thought!
I am a hugely afraid of watching scary movies but there are some that I will watch over and over again. It just so happens that a lot of the time, my favorite horror films are Japanese or Korean! At the top of that list comes "A Tale of Two Sisters".
This story follows two sisters that return home from a mental institution and immediately there is tension between them and the step-mother. Accompanied with a beautiful soundtrack and wonderful storytelling, "A Tale of Two Sisters" is frightening but also thought provoking and tragic.
Okay, so it's not really scary unless you're afraid of men in nurses outfits! However, there is a part where the comedians must go into the hospital at night that happens to be scary....for them! lol
I was looking back on my old posts on Facebook from last year and came across this video. It's an advertisement for tires that my brother had shared. At the time, I remember thinking that maybe it was one of his music videos... I was wrong.
Give it a watch and happy Scare Week! lol *I just looked at the calendar and noticed that I'm celebrating a little too early. Ah well, we'll do another scare week next weak!* xD
As you may already know, I am a huge fan of the piano! It's complexity is known to require a high level of dexterity and yet this young fellow has taken this complex instrument, and played a beautiful melody with mainly one hand. It just goes to show that when you put your mind to a task, you can complete it if you just stay strong. In today's society, we are often cruelly judgmental of people and if they display any weakness, whether it be the loss of a limb or mentality just doesn't match what we call "smarts", then we take it upon ourselves to look at that person differently. But, if you do that, you will most likely fail to see the story behind that person's life, or the abilities that they can offer the world. Appearance isn't always everything.
As quoted from Galaxy Quest - "Never give up, never surrender!", I usually find myself repeating this line, even though the movie was somewhat ridiculous, this line has offered me the right mantra to get through some difficult times.
I hope you enjoy this video, and always remember that you need to work hard to achieve your dreams! Good luck, bonne chance!
I've been away too long! SORRY!!!! I fell behind on my videos so to bide some time I'm sharing this interesting look into "The Evil Within". Despite being too horrified to play the actual game (and too poor to purchase it, as well as lack of hard drive space) I was curious enough to at least check out this glitch! It's an eye opener and my morning's coffee spewed everywhere as I laughed heartily, a long time needed. Happy Monday, and it's scare week as Halloween fast approaches! :P
I still can't believe that Batman has been around since the 60's! He's a very well fit old geezer! I was exposed to Batman by my mother when she would turn on the television Saturday mornings. It was a ritual...or maybe it was just to keep me preoccupied, either way, Batman is my hero! Anyway, check out this video by The PianoGuys who do a compilation of the evolution of Batman Music starting for the old television series!
Guess what day it is~????? It's FRIDAY!! Woot! And with Friday comes my weekly game play video! This week, Alan Wake begins to uncover the truth about Alice and her captors, and I try desperately to get my screaming under control! The video is a little longer than normal but there was so much story to include.
As always, enjoy, like, comment, share, and have a fantastic weekend! Thanks for watching!
Well, ever since Sims 4 was released a few weeks ago, I have been stuck to my screen creating homes madly!
It's my newest addiction...
The Tumbleweed (1 Bed, 1 Bath)
So let's begin with my first creation! I call it The Tumbleweed (30 x 20 lot worth approximately 36,000 Simoleons) and it was published the first day Sims 4 was released! That's how excited I was to finally start building homes! :P This being the first home, I wanted to experiment with the build tools of which I've come to really enjoy using. They are easier to use and way faster than previous versions of Sims. "The Tumbleweed is a small comfort home with a garden to sit back and relax while enjoying a good book."
The Plantation (3 Bed, 3 Bath)
Following the Tumbleweed is The Plantation (40 x 30 lot worth approximately 162,000 Simoleons)! Inspired by the plantation in Swamp Fever from Left 4 Dead 2. It was a house that I fell in love with when I first started slaughtering zombies, so naturally it would make it into my Sims game!
Chocolate Oasis (2 Bed, 2 Bath)
After the Plantation, I wanted to try and create something more modern. Chocolate Oasis (40 x 30 lot worth approximately 161,000 Simoleons) was my first attempt and it got its name from its color and my constant craving for chocolate while building it. "A spacious and beautifully decorated modern-contemporary oasis that is ready for entertaining or finding that next inspiration."
Willow Beech House (4 Bed, 2 Bath)
Next up is Willow Beech House (40 x 30 lot worth approximately 146,000 Simoleons). This house was built without any previous planning. Literally, I just started putting empty rooms down on the grid and let my creative mind explore! The result, a modern home with an attached garden. I mean, who doesn't want a beech tree that is a part of the house? "A house built for the creative soul. If you have a creative block then why not step outside and view the garden with wraparound balconies on all levels."
Lady Blue Mansion (5 Bed, 3 Bath)
Lady Blue Mansion (30 x 20 lot worth approximately 226,000 Simoleons) was inspired by a picture of a home I found somewhere on the interwebz, that is now lost again to me. Even though the exterior is sort of a replica to that picture, the inside was all my idea except for the ballroom. That was my sweet's idea. xD "Super luxurious and eventually affordable! This beautiful blue mansion comes complete with a ballroom for entertaining those political Sims in your life!"
Gothic Rose Manor (4 Bed, 2 Bath)
So, after all these homes, I was kind of disappointed with the Goth family default home. It was a nice enough home but I thought I would create my own Gothic home. Thus, the Gothic Rose Manor (30 x 20 lot worth approximately 172,000 Simoleons) came to be! It was inspired by Victorian times. A dark, grey, and dreary exterior, and brightly colored red interiors. I was thinking about "The Corpse Bride" with the duel contrasts between two worlds. Typical Tim Burton, and I'm a fan! "Built during an era that was fascinated by death, the Gothic Rose was home to a woman who was in love with Death itself. Her heart beats throughout this house in longing and sorrow."
The Hive (4 Bed, 2 Bath)
All the while I was building Gothic Rose Manor, I was already thinking of building another home! It had to be futuristic and bees were invading my comfort zone. The Hive (30 x 20 lot worth approximately 322,000 Simoleons) was the result of bees entering our apartment! It took days to finish, a full weekend from the time I opened my eyes to when they shut temporarily to sleep. Since I created a family of aliens, I figured they would need a place to stay!
"Sims come from all over the world to study at this epic center for science and engineering located in the middle of a scorching desert!"
Minimum Condominium (1 Bed, 1 Bath)
The smaller default lots must have been modeled after a trailer-camper park (not that I have anything against them, I actually wouldn't mind a simple living environment!) However, I figured that some new smaller homes were in demand! Especially for the not so rich Sims. My next project, Minimum Condominium (30 x 20 lot worth approximately 61,000 Simoleons), might have been a little on the pricey side...sometimes I get a little carried away! he he
"An open concept modern condo that is decorated with simplicity in mind. Its spacious rooms offer a welcoming environment for guests to stop by at any moment!"
Riverside Bungalow (1 Bed, 1 Bath)
As soon as I completed Minimum Condominium I went to work on a lesser expensive home! Riverside Bungalow (20 x 15 lot worth approximately 17,000 Simoleons) was the result and I was quite pleased that I finally made a decent budget home! WEEE! "A modern starter home that fits any budget!"
Gummy Bear Manor (6 Bed, 6 Bath)
Finally, after creating so many homes, I really wanted to create a replica of my current mega mansion!! Just kidding....I wish I lived in a mansion.... Gummy Bear Manor (50 x 50 lot worth approximately 706,000 Simoleons) took even more hours than the Hive to build, however in my opinion, it was worth it! This would be my almost dream home! "Welcome to my humble abode! Three levels of everything a rich sim needs! Bold color schemes and beautiful landscaping complete this manor and offers room to grow a family."
Well, that's about all of the homes I created for now. Of course, I will continue to make Sims homes, and they can only get better! If you want to download these homes for your Sims you can find them in my library under "GreatGB"! Don't forget to follow me for more creations and check out my Sims. I created the L4D survivors and Alan Wake and his wife! That's it, that's all at least for now and happy gaming!
I've been doing a lot of thinking...but mostly a lot of Simming! As a result, I've come up with some interesting story ideas that will be perfect for this year's Nanowrimo!! Even though the ideas are still buzzing around in my head...I'm finding it hard to sleep even, I still want to finish Alan Wake! Sticking to my Friday schedule, here's part 10!!!
I hope you enjoy, but be warned that my usual screaming takes place! he he....
OOooo, it's Friday! Alan Wake continues and it's getting juicy! lol
In this part, Alan has to meet up with his wife's kidnapper at an abandoned coal mine, but along the way the darkness is getting intensely worse. He is attacked by the taken, and objects are now being possessed! OMG!
Thank you for watching and enjoy, comment, subscribe, share the Gummy Luv, do what you gotta do, have a great weekend.... and don't work too hard....or study too hard... life is too short to be taken too seriously! xD
Every now and then I get a little bored with looking at the same working space! This goes for my blog as well...
So, I have decided to change things around a little bit!
I have added a new layout and a picture of my current gaming hero (Alan Wake) staring at you as you read all sorts of posts on my blog. he he It's not much of a change but at least my eyes won't get bored again... at least, for now. Currently, I am working hard to finish Alan Wake, part 9 will be out tomorrow...it seems that Friday's are going to be the official video upload, so keep an eye out!
Well, that's it, that's all, at least for now...I have more video editing to do!
For some reason, despite it being Monday morning and my coffee mug is still mostly full, I am singing GOOD MORNING!
Sometimes it's best to embrace good feelings even when they come out of no where! So, I'm passing it along to you with a quick video for reference.
I know life is busy and we are sometimes dragging our feet to get to work, but don't forget to take the time to breathe in the cool morning air, and think of an uplifting beat. Not only will your body will thank you for taking a quick break from a fast paced life, but you will start the day off right, especially on a Monday morning. Poor Garfield never liked Mondays but that doesn't mean we have to hate them too! Don't know Garfield? Here's another video!! (I'm only 29 and already I'm feeling old! hehe)
So, good morning to you and have a wonderful day! From your friendly gaming Gummy Bear! :P
I'm back from another holiday and I swear it's the last one of the year!!! Here's another video for Alan Wake, in this one I attempt to rescue Barry from a swarm of birds!
Let's just start typing... I tell my fingers as the coffee begins to take effect. I'm slowly motivated to do anything of value today.
Over the course of the month I have been drained of any inspiration, maybe it was because of taking the month of July to write a novel, or maybe it is the summer heat that seemingly has the power to turn my brain into a pool of inspirational mush. It's not that I don't have the ideas, it's that they are all meshing together. I'm confused.
Still, I have been managing to keep a journal and on it I wrote a quote by John Aster, "Seize this very moment; whatever you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." With this quote I decided to just start typing, to see what will come pouring out my mind. Quite honestly, at this very moment, I'm thinking about pouring another cup of coffee...My brain is still half or mostly asleep. Yesterday I ventured out into the world searching for an English bookstore...it was a quest of mine that I've been yearning to do for some time, and I did manage to find one in Brossard, not to far from where I live. It had a lovely selection of books and I immediately found myself lost in the pages of a book called "The Husband's Secret, " by Liane Moriarty. I'm not usually the type of person to read a book about daily life, I usually find them kind of boring, but for some reason, this book caught my eye. Maybe it was the cover that shows a beautiful dried out pink rose, so delicate and so destroyed, or maybe the title caught my eye...who doesn't like secrets, right? After picking it up, I read the book jacket... "Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret-something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive..." It was then I found myself hooked. It looks like I'll be preoccupied for a little bit, I'm so dying to know this secret, to know the outcome. Other books I found, "The 9th Girl, " by Tami Hoag, "The Ghost Bride, " by Yangsze Choo, and "The Queen of the Tearling, " by Erika Johansen.
So, in case you haven't guessed it already, I love books! My range consists of anything that catches my eye, I try to read a little bit of everything. To learn different writing styles, and to discover my own. Hopefully, some day, I'll be able to entice readers into reading one of my own stories. In the meantime, I will continue to work hard on improving my skills...at least, when I'm not gaming! he he
