2. predicament

*picture source*  Art by

by ~petitescargot

.the transition

when one loses the mind, their mind, the only element that remains if all else human were subtracted

you watch
helpless


.that peculiar sliver of hope, of its return .
false hope?

yes

wheee. catch up with friends at nandos, so fun,
until you notice S s2 D scratched into the table

=/

nehhhhhhh........grrrrr
word association games grrrr....

lewl. The Age 28.4.12

..."....Noble Park North, a low-socio-economic suburb in Melbourne's outer suburbs..."

*full article*  actually about gaming and education =P

Prayer Night

This Friday at youth group instead of Bible studies on a specific passage and discussions off that, we had corporate prayer.
Praise God He has given us this gift of prayer and the ability to reach him no matter what our circumstances!!

For those who were away, on the night we explored John 17, where Jesus prays to God the Father.  Context - his discipline were nearby and this occurred before Jesus was arrested, to be then later crucified.

Four key points you could draw out were in verses:

3. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

11. I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one.

17. Sanctify (set-part, process of making holy) them by the truth; your word is truth. (and we can follow Christ example of being set apart v.19)

 22. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one

Notice the order and how it applies! First we must KNOW God, before we can love him. How do you love someone without having first taking the time out to know them personally? This kind of love isn't "i love cake, I love Ryan Gosling, I love holidays" *cough*, but it's the love that is rooted in action - you love, therefore you are committed to that person, and out from that flows your desire to demonstrated it through action - trust and obedience.

As a result of following Christ it's becomes obvious that our world views differ greatly from the world's egocentricity in regards to relationships, money, status, career ... pretty much all aspects of life. Although we are living in this earthly world, it seems so strange to us through God's lens, for we are indeed not of the world, but the Kingdom of God. Called to be very different for a reason and it's not surprising persecution will follow. Though we aren't alone in our Christian walk, so far from perfect, God sanctifies us, a continual gradual process as we cling to him and what is good, so that in the end, we give him glory as the united body of Christ!!

No matter what denomination, what cultural background, what period in history, let that not stop us from doing God's will, of loving him and loving others. What a gigantic task!

Victor's thought on prayer on the youth group blog =]
http://scghyg.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/why-pray-to-a-sovereign-god/

so...

does one entry to win_

• 1. Return Economy Class flights for 2 people from your nearest capital city
• 2. 5 days and 4 nights Olympic program for
  2 people
• 3. 4-Star hotel accommodation (Based on
  double occupancy)
• 4. Airport meet-and-greet service
• 5. £200 Visa Olympic themed prepaid card
  per person
• 6. Daily breakfast
• 7. Pre-selected Olympic events including ceremony tickets
• 8. Event transportation to be provided via London public transport
• 9. Self-guided Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Tour of London and Attraction Pass
• 10. Visa Olympic-themed merchandise
• 11. Hospitality desk
• 12. Event support staff

I will definitely laugh my face off it i get it =P
competition *link*

where's the reason....

just one of those days....

art by http://ryohei-hase.deviantart.com/

but thank you Clay for your stunning letter =]

made my day!! <3

The Avengers!

lewl just go watch it =P
nicely paced, comic fun. comedic indeed.

for those who are interested in a review *link* David Stratton writes in The Australian "Earth's mightiest heroes succeed" giving it 3.5 stars

radio

you have been invited to go backstage circus to interview and review the show.

*gif source*

oh damn. full time work.. does not allow
naaagghh..

KPI Day Off #2

picked the best day. rainy rainy rainy.
music -The Carpenters - Rainy Days And Mondays | such a good voice =P

tuesday choose your own adventure

a) sleep in past the noon day sun
b) spa at frank's
c) painting warhammer models
d) pursuing through Psalms

regardless , a quiet day in. woot.

adventure for another rainy day
The White Hat Guide to 50 Things To Do On A Rainy Day In Melbourne
seeking adventure buddy!

on the side_
BLOG FEATURE

http://artjournaling.blogspot.com.au/

Kelley Luckett's space of recording life through art on a multitude of paper canvases
brilliant. I recommend Nicole!
ohla an artist's wedding *link*

lalala....a picture

ohla. from the paper program on frank's ipad

Astonishing Xmen Motion Comic: Gifted

lewl the funniest stuff I've see in a while.

THE SCRIPT IS GOLD 

+ Best voice acting I've encountered for a while. 



limited animation brought back to life by Continuity Studios,
taking John Cassaday's artwork, cutting and pasting it, to a what seems like 2.5D platform haha.
in between 2D and 3D.

Writer - Joss Whedon, and may I dare say, sci fi, comic GENIUS! 
To be honest, you would think, what is the point of making motion comics?
- comic book fans growing up in the 60s have nostalgia for going down to the comic shop with 50c to by the paper, flicking through the pages only to be constantly knocked back with cliff hanger endings <3
- new gen comic readers, have the whole digital ipad comic readers, or just on your PC.

so this in between platform, somewhat resembling paper cut outs and a radio play is ....peculiar
But for me, it actually worked.
By downplaying the animation, you concentrate much more on the script/plot, and you seriously realise the importance of sound effects drawing you into the comic world.

anyways. enough from me

Here is another comprehensive review if ya interested - *link*

on the side_

HOLY DANG

"Hugh Jackman is returning to Australia to make The Wolverine, his sixth outing as the Marvel character, thanks to a $12.8 million federal government subsidy."

Full article *link* - The Age 21/4/12 

what more can I say =P

• 

splat random

okay blogger just changed its look/format/everything

*insert massive dislike face*

this may deter me from blogging for a while.

its so random.ugh and not simple.

now i lost my train of thought...

oh right! random button of traffic sources/things people google that bring them to this space.
Leading search keywords
1. multi ea 3100    (whatever that means =/)
2. hipster pothead indie (ARE YOU FRIKIN SERIOUS?!!) that is the second most searched phrase that brings people here? =.=""""" no way.. clearly i don't blog enough about religion, xmen, movies or comics >.>

and the people are mostly from USA

its uniform trying on day

in head.. ohh crap..

please tell me i did not wear my child undergarments

head desk

i did.

niuuuuu

whole bunch of workmates changing in the room next to job seekers

seek.com-ing away or career one-ing away ..

is just soo bizzare.

victor you win

its time for me to go shopping

-.-"

happy now? =P

I have squished adolescence into the time frame of 2 months

ahh so not fair so not fair

all my fault

why do i resist change so badly >.>

 

 

NEW AVENGERS CLIP kekeke

Iron Man vs Thor!!!

oh la la

anyone interested in plays, theatre, exhibitions or art?

Who wants to be my radio buddy/person I get into events for free, since my last one ditched?
lewl

next stop

http://odessacreativespace.com.au/

digital culture/media exhibition - titled - C o d e

give me a buzz for more details =]

film review_

Two recommends of which i finally got round to watching_
lewl should really be called review. too lazy to type a proper one out. mini reviews =P
Bear with.

1. Persepolis
Director - Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi

Based on the life story of Majane Satrapi.

1. GO WATCH IT!
It's incredible. the depiction of a coming of age story of a young innocent girl growing up in the Iranian Revolution, who isn't afraid to speak her mind. To which her parents decide its best for her to study aboard.

2. content keywords: war, politics, graphics, sex (gender identity), self identity, education, freedom, friendship, love, family

3. style/animation keywords: comic, graphic, raw, grim
The way it was narrated visually was rather interesting
.Flash backs dealt with in black and white from Marjane's perspective
.Flash backs within Marjane's flashbacks of her parents re-telling the history of war/government is either further stylised, reminds me of Indonesian puppetry a little
.the present is in colour (probably a total of 2mins of the film sliced through)

due to the nature of animation the laws of physics don't apply and characters, shape, line and form are all manipulated to portray tone/mood. e.g. overbearing, religious teachers

What i find fascinating apart from the animation is the plot.
growing up in a war, death, religion, pain, suffering, homelessness,
damn the main character went through a heck of a lot
but what really surprised me was that despite all that, she really lost the plot over a simple love interest. A strong willed character to fall over something so simple
baffles me.

p.s. the entire movie is in French, so you would have to read the subtitles

Nominated for Academy Award Best Animated feature 2008.
drats, lost to Ratatouille (Pixar) hmmm... ouch. close call close call...

Won jury prize - Cannes Film Fest 07

in sum_
personal stories, always get to me, love genuine story, everyone is just so incredible different
Grim yet gripping - 8.5/10


2. Up in the Air

Well first impressions. Incredibly comical. Had me laughing out loud at various scenes

Basically a slice of life into the head of Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) who's job is to travel around the US firing people. A dinosaur in his industry to be one day confronted with a young fresh mind Natalie Keener (Anna Kendrick) who suggests technology to take over, firing people via web conferencing. Unlikely situation where the Bringham mentors Keener into her role, using ever waking moment to realistically remind Keener her strategic aims will never successfully eventuate.

Two likes for me_
1. script
Well done. Reitman, Kim and Turner did a crafty job at using short, sharp and punchy lines.
Contrast that to the fewer moments of the film where this is longer dialogue or repeated dialogue (aka. Bingham's conference spiels) and it makes an impact. Leaving it dwell in audiences minds as the next scene unfolds

2. editing
The open sequence and closing sequence have neat symmetry. Short, close up cuts of an airport, the details and mundane aspects of going through check in/security. Through that opening first 5 minutes it set up the entire mind set of the rest of the film. It's all a process.

Due to that nature the constrast to the shaky handie-cam wedding scene was of interest.
It was a slice of life - capturing the moment.
good call.. simple technique, but worked_
chopped by images,
cross cutting,
home video style,
music overlaying the yellow toned scene contrasted to the sterile blue of the rest of the movie,
which all contributes to the temporary relief from the cold structured, process driven vibe of the opening sequence

keywords: airports, traveling, friendships, perception, career, success

Close sequence was good, clever clever, structured as an exit interview
brilliant
image of the camera rolling over the clouds, literally Up in the Air

Franks input_

OH

the movie has

anna kendrick's as well

she's super cute.

a bit rodent-faced. but super cute.

>.> lewl fair enough. Kendrick's acting was believable. the struggle between career, young hope, was entertaining to watch.

in sum_
Take a breath, a moment outside career for a birds eye view of situations and scenarios, literally up in the air.
Quick, believable, well captured - 8/10

**summary of both movies**
at the heart of it, everyone is weak for human connection to which wraps up one's identity

just one of those days

long live sunny weekends
^-^"

power surge

Xavier lend me your telepathy

Immature child, you cannot have it, fathom, grasp nor need it. What good will it do you and others, when you cannot sort our your own mind? Put an end to your laziness. Pick up yourself and walk

Y_Y

aww okay
little redundant there with fathom and grasp
but i get the point >.>

hmm. its been too long since i did an xmen evo marathon
constantly impresses me that Steve e. Gordon stole the entire character design for the series
what a pro!

on the side_
two scary thoughts + one irrelevant blurt

1. people actually trust me
zomg be above reproach above reproach above reproach above
reproach above reproach above reproach
slightly driving me insane

2. the thought of losing one's mind with age
*shudders*
convo on the train with Sarah - "God kill me before I get Alzheimers"
dialogue was a few years back, i remained silent. did not know what to say

3. bye bye flawless skin
age 23, sunspots have come to take over
*shrugs*
oh wells. had a good run lol
no complaints
and can't be bothered taking care of it either =P
sorry winnie ><"

article feature

The Age 15/4/12

The Godless Delusion *link*
By Chris Berg

THE contemporary atheist movement has a scorched earth strategy: chop down Christianity, root and branch. I don't believe in God either, but this strategy is entirely counterproductive.

thoughts all round in Melbourne as the Global Atheist Convention comes to town,
kinda reminds me of a carnival.
but for the mind
things to see, exhibits to inspect, lifestyles to challenge
all very interesting questions indeed.

worth pondering indeed

just useless

*link*
seriously....
why??

oh my...

desire sky rockets

yet reality becomes ever more crystal clear

what a fantastical paradigm




*source*

capturing the just not quite real, intangible
there is something so eerie about this picture

perception

how curious >.>

scenario - mum forces self to wear dress
*silence*

BWHWHAHAHAHAHAHHA
you look like a cross-dresser - monica

Y_Y


*episode shelved.
it shall have to wait til another rainy day victor =P

just one of those days...

by `alexiuss

ugh, if only i could crush my dreams, they're so annoying

dream - clarification - those annoying random non-nonsensical non-reality scripted episodes whilst you are sleeping >.>

Frank says:
remember: it's never silly to chase someone if you like them.
and, scv's build barracks which build marines.

lewl..err..thanks?
how worldly
haha. guess i don't think that way =P

thank goodness for reason > feelings =P

anywho_
job seeker came in with deus ex novel
for initial appointment
*intrigued*
probably one of the best games that existed *cough*
pulls him aside.
hey, is that the game? what's it about?
10 min convo glued on every word

dammit james.
my job isn't like yours.
professional > personal

nehhhh....

*head desk*
me and gamers

OH HECK YES!!!!

XMen > Hunger Games

PRIORTIES~!

wheeeeeee so happy lewl

*cough* context - writer/director Garry Ross drops out of part 2 Hunger Games for Xmen First Class Sequel.
"Fox's deal with Lawrence predates her contract for Hunger Games, putting X-Men in a priority position" ho ho ho

hmmm..tight schedule for Jennifer Lawrence, considering she stars in both. 0_0
Lawrence play your cards right. i hope xmen sequel is a reality XD
bleh she is so sought after lewl

article - 'Hunger Games': 'X-Men' Standoff Led to Gary Ross' Exit
and 'X-Men' Sequel to Shoot in January, Avoiding Conflict for 'Hunger Games' Star Jennifer Lawrence

just one of those days....

RMIT Graduating year 2011 Mel Roach
brillance

lewl thanks for the share Daniel.
i repeat, SHE IS NOT ME!
but it's frikin fantastic =]

ahhhhhh design process fascinates me.

on the side_
just one of those days is goina be a regular type of entry =P

along with "just three words"
stay turned. whoever is creepy enough to read this space
*cough* MUM!
hahahahbwhahahhaha
no really >.>

i am sooo behind Y_Y

hmmm...i really should get around to what's going on in the marvel universe

anywho_
i keep forgetting some of my friends are fathers
a child's first words
must be incredible

on another completely random note_
who would have figured free time opened up random opportunities
to which
evening ended up me winding around daniel's place
having an in depth conversation about life with his father
(whom remained in his pjs the entire time in DT's room)
sharing my testimony of how i became a Christian

what a bizarre Wednesday

=]

lewl augment my reality =P

is there a future for augmented reality?
probably.
probably not. considering how apple is doing such a profitable job at things at the moment


Well here goes Google with their project_



and lol a windows follow up =P


if i was a scientist this would be one of the areas i would be keen in developing
actually in order of preference

1. neuroscience/consciousness
2. neurodegenerative disease - Alzheimer's
3. film/comic books . specialty - Marvel Universe

article feature_

Alain de Botton: Why I am not a Christian

below is his conclusion. (link for full article..)

I have never prayed, and I don’t believe in anything supernatural, yet I believe that once faith goes from a society, there are particular dangers that open up. We don’t need to fall into these dangers, but they are there and we should be aware of them.

For a start, there is the danger of individualism: of placing the human being at the centre stage of everything. Secondly, there is the danger of technological perfectionism: of believing that science and technology can overcome all human problems, that it is just a matter of time before scientists have cured us of the human condition. Thirdly, without God, it is easier to lose perspective: to see our own times as everything, to forget the brevity of the present moment and to cease to appreciate (in a good way) the miniscule nature of our own achievements. And lastly, without God, there can be a danger that the need for empathy and ethical behaviour can be overlooked.

Alain de Botton was born in Zurich, Switzerland in 1969 and now lives in London. He is a writer of essayistic books that have been described as a ‘philosophy of everyday life’, and have been best-sellers in 30 countries. Alain also started and helps to run a school in London called The School of Life. His latest book, Religion for Atheists, is out now. He was talking to Sarah Lothian.


interesting read.
splat levels_
the article mainly deals with
.religion and its role in society - 1 level
.religion at a person level
well one things for sure. we live in an egocentric world. It's ALWAYS ABOUT ME!!!
which is a shame. it's been that way probably since the world existed. survival etc etc

Matthew 22:35-40 When the religious teachers at the time, super egocentric, pretty much using religion to their own advantage and conveniences questions Jesus.

"One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Hmm... i hear many people say yer religion is good as it can make a better world if you take bits and pieces of it. Take the teachers, leave out the God part. >.>
If God existed then he probably just wants us to concentrate on the message of "love". And no doubt people would be more than willing to agree , we are to love one another by placing others first. It could/would make the world a better place. It's the opposite of greed, lust, gluttony, wanting things to run things at our own desire, being closed minded etc etc.

But oddly enough, the first part of what Jesus said is very much largely ignored. Sure love is all good, but derrr.. Jesus did challenge everyone above all place God first ><" Irony, God is so very ego-centric too. haha. It's all about HIM!
If you wanted to work backwards then, a follow up question would be, why does God deserve all our energies? What are the reasons, and are they good enough. (at this point the objective/facts/knowledge slowly blends down the funnel of perception/personal/subjective)

Ahh the continuum of objective-subjective fascinates me.
People fascinate me
People fool me
People flabbergast me


anywho...
other topics would be of interest include religion and the universe (all those why and how questions, and its relevance) , religion and philosophy/consciousness

lalala....a picture

ah coz i still have too much energy within me
and only 2 copic markers =P






splat 2min scribbles

ripping up the archives

coz i have nothing better to do, but wonder what i wrote about previously in the past
damn it seems like i never learn lol

a critique of mine on closeness 27/4/09
+ lesson learnt 23/3/12 ... {I do treat people differently, and now a flesh wound lol.
closeness...the respect/discernment to leave =] }

Things to do list 21/7/11
no. 1, 3 & 7 still exist
damn no. 3 lol. better get a move on.

22/11/11
ohla. Déjà vu ><"

23/2/12
so,,,,does anyone want to space out with me and do jack all ? =P

so they say...

that life's chapters runs in years of 7

7, 14, 21, 27 etc

according to the physiotherapist whom prefers to be called a "healer" that quoted somebody else, that i visited in country vic (story for another day, film shoot related)

lets say mine, are + an extra 2-3 years. I lag. below for lols...

ohla descriptors_


*source*
0-10 - shy, introvert, zombie-did-not-go-into-sun

*source*
11- nerd, tomboy, dreamer drawer

*source*
14 - rebelled /realised extra credit assignments get you no where in life, starts mind games, the power to fool whoever (horrible i know), alternative, different, crafty, crazy

*source*
17- for it is by grace you have been saved Ephesians 2:8-9


*source*
















..energetic, high, outgoing, playful party animal

*source*

22 - strategic

*source*

Photo by Jean Fan (JFotography)

23 ...?!?!

24... gentle, soft, submissive 0______0 sane lol.

sandra 3.0
lewl vince you make me laugh.

dress me barbie Saturdays are goina kill me. oh wells. embraces it.
>:]

on the side_
sweet. gorgeous dress find @ camberwell market =]

lalala....a picture

you asked for a picture
.sigh. definite not a self portrait, but captures the vibe i guess =P
*reference from this tumblr*

lalala....a picture

random sketches with wacom inkling.
=]
with random music from witch hunter robin lewl

two words

Good Friday

lol so true
new years resolutions pretty much all die out by the third/forth month.

bugger

*source* coz i was too lazy to draw it myself =P

your narrow-minded-set-in-your-ways demeanor baffles/intrigues me

*squints*

what do we have here

>:]

on the side_
i am drawn in by single fathers
especially young single fathers.
Of the short appointments I have with them,
the care, effort, love they show there kids
is just...
so... foreign to me.

precious

do not complain you don't have a job
or you are trying hard
when you haven't given it your all

shocked by the fact
someone has such motivation
to even rock up for job searching on the day
of their best friend's funeral

makes it to the final round interviews a month later

hardcore.

case #2
orphan, no idea who their parents are,
in Australia, an alien country
yet obtaining work

195.) I never wished for somebody to stay just because I say so. I just wanted someone who will stay even though I was pushing him away. - source


zomg girls are horrid creatures XD

it's growing!

*source*
lewl okay so picture is an exaggeration.
but still =P

interesting times ahead.

woohoo. KPIs meet and another day off. Go work team.
Taking it more seriously now, but life still seems to start after 5.06PM lewl.

Never finished ATO graduate application

23 rd april it shall be
one of two
to concern me

a. dress me up barbie, I at your mercy

- or -

b. visits a psychologist for a curious outsider preservative to
see if I have any bit of loony within me

hmmmmm.
interesting....

the hunger games

acting was good
plot...nehhh
costumes...wow
camera ..horrible

6/10

oh hello MONDAY!

Woke up to a letter I shall never send.

Yay! Managed to finish all that was required for work.
Lunch break was kind, first person in line for post office. woot.
Chaplain visited at work with Easter eggs + those jesus pass it on card thingys

Got a massive delivery of Easter eggs at work LOL. I kid you not the box was 3kgs minimum
Hehe, the majority of deliveries I've signed off so far comprise of - jelly beans, jelly babies, chocolates, raspberry lollies ^^

TheLostThing was at Monash Library! zomg BORROW! A very well 30mins spent.
5/5 animated movie for me. Themes ran so deep, amongst the surface level of incredible artwork and talent. Shaun Tan you legend!
My eyes were welcomed into accepting paradise in that ending hahaa.

Finally caught up with Thian YAY~!!!!!!!! After a year or so of pending intention to catch up AWESOME! Cheers to Yizhou for the constant encouragement too <3
And woah, guess I have been missing out on bumping into people when I nicked off to masters, Bman, Jaz, Andy all at glenny station. impressive. It's like good ol times. haha.

End the night with first lesson in StarCraft. man im so noob Y_Y
Thanks for the patience teacher =P

ohlala. what shall tomorrow bring,
movie night with friends + mum. well that shall be interesting ..... >.>

ohla

i quite like his new song.
yay Australian music =]

original clip *link*

lalala....a picture

neh retarted airplane scribble