I'll be heading off to the airport to go to Colombia for ten days. It will be pleasant to see the family again and relax and whatnot. If I have Internet there, expect an update and more crazy shenanigans. (I love that word. Shenanigans. Teehee.) If I don't, then I will see you all in ten days. ZATTHMAN, OVER AND OUT.
This is the sixth year that Summer for me sees its end. I use the capitalized Summer because, while the period between June and August is technically summer, Summer refers to the period from GMIF to the last day of BrickFair activities. I can't state how much Summer means to me. I leave physically spent and exhausted, but emotionally fulfilled in ways that shock me months down the line. Seeing people you only get to see once a year kinda does that to you, and especially when every moment wit
Because I am so disheartened that BrickFair has come and gone, I want y'alls to relive the experience. And so, thanks to a kind donation by Valendale, here's a DUPLO review:
Be on the lookout for more reviews as well as the Omnibus. And who knows, maybe something else? CUE SUPER SECRET PROJECT THAT WILL BE READY AT SOME POINT.
So Cloud Atlas was brilliant, and I cannot recommend the movie and the book enough. LIKE, GO WATCH/READ IT NAO. Bought a mini-megaphone that lets me replicate Bane's voice. It is way too much time, and it detracts from my time allocated to real life activities. NaNoWriMo began again! I'm writing a sequel to last year's novel, and hope to make it twice as long! To finish this update off, here's a Twitter conversation between Chols and myself:
I've mentioned before being on the Forensics Team at George Mason University. Along with that comes a ton of other responsibilities, and this past weekend was an event that, quite literally, has shaped my life. In 2009, having moved to the U.S. only three months ago, I had been competing in this thing called Speech and Debate. I wasn't too sure about how I was doing, and whether this was for me. Then December rolled around, and I was told of the first national tournament we could attend, which
I'm a big Neil Gaiman fan. But more than anything, I'm a HUGE Sandman fan. I think it revolutionized the graphic novel scene. I credit it with getting me back into an interest in mythology and religion in modern-day literature. I think Dream is such a cool character, and one day that will be my next costume/cosplay. So naturally I wanted to pay homage. Two years ago I brought to BrickFair this little fella (and the mosaic): As soon as that weekend was over, I viciously dismantled the mos
JUST GOT BACK FROM A QUICK LITTLE VACATION AND WAS SO PUMPED ABOUT UPDATING TEAM FARM ANIMALS THAT IT COULDN'T WAIT SO HERE IT IS ENJOY (i'm very tired)
Hey all. So, first things first, the bad news: I've known for about a month now and hadn't yet made a Blag post because I didn't want to have to say it, but I won't make it to the Faire of Bricks this year :/ Four months back I agreed to go on an all-expense paid trip to South Korea with the university's Forensics Team to do some lectures and judge an international competition. As luck would have it, I found out three months after the fact that the dates would be exactly the dates of BrickFair V
to blow my mind in the cinema, just as the book has done. I've seen the trailer about 30 times now (talk about obsession), so I'm sure the movie will be wonderful. We'll see.
Yep, you heard right. George Mason University Class of 2017. I'm super excited, since I already know people entering, have a spot guaranteed on the Forensics Team, and got accepted into the Honors College. Also, I live 45 mins away from BrickFair VA, the campus is 10 mins away from BrickFair VA, so I know for a fact that attending BrickFair is still a definite yes in my future. College... Huh.
There's a tower built by William the Conqueror, it's one of the two oldest buildings on campus. And it's a block away from my flat. I pass it on my way out every morning. What is this place and can I haz it forever. (also hi yes i am safe and sound and england is lovely)
So funny how many behave when a member says they have been taken by Life. Some members act as if that person is never coming back, others as if nothing. Sooner or later, they return. Plus, they always visit.
If you're a being with Internet access, you will have seen (or will see) this collection of Vine footage from BrickFair 2013:
Now that you're up-to-date, you have a chance in playing a part in this year's Omnibus. Not only will we be releasing waaaaay too many Vine videos this year, but you can choose what we do in one of them! Rules: http://www.bzpower.com/board/blog/530/entry-129969-blogarithm-contest-8-the-great-vine-challenge/ One last piece of advice: Vine videos can only be about 5
[14/08/12 20:44:17] Zatth: I NEED SOOOOMEOOOONE TO LOOOOOOOVE MEEEEEEE [14/08/12 20:44:31] Sisen: Ask Susen. [14/08/12 20:47:19] Zatth: ALRIGHT SUSEN [14/08/12 20:48:08] toadaiker: susun [14/08/12 20:48:13] toadaiker: Su Sun [14/08/12 20:48:14] toadaiker: Sue Sun [14/08/12 20:48:20] Zatth: SUN SUN SUN HERE IT COMES [14/08/12 20:48:50] Kit: Sue Sundries, a young flowershop owner living on the outskirts of New York, New York. [14/08/12 20:49:08] Zatth: THIS MUST BE MADE INTO A GRAPHIC NOVEL [14/08
GHOSTBUSTERS HQ LIVEBUILD. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? BEN/PABLO BRUNDLEFLY CLOVERFIELD IS HE MEETING BZPERS. OH, THE DELIGHT! TEAM FARM ANIMALS DRAFTED INTO DERBY; 45 MINUTES OF CHILDCAR LADY K SELFIES WITH GLORIFIED LIVESTOCK XAERAZ ABANDONED FOR FANCY DINNER (also he had a game during the fancy dinner) SOAKMIKI BENEDRIL CRICKETGAME IS HE BOSSMAN BIRTHDAY, LEGO EMPLOYEES, TOA D'S TRUE LIFE IS REVEALED (ft. Zatth) PABLO HOSTS GAME. ABANDONED BY REST OF TEAM. PROBABLY FOR THE BEST. guacamole,
I will be in a town with no Internet for four days. BUT I WILL HAVE A GLORIOUS RETURN. ALSO, SUMIKI HAVE THE ABANDON THREAD GIF READY. Pretty PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE?!
[23/08/12 21:09:16] Orino Ryuujin: tonii-iii-iiight, we are yooo-ooo-ooung [23/08/12 21:09:27] Zatth: SO WE SET THE WORLD ON FIIIIIIIIIRE [23/08/12 21:09:41] Orino Ryuujin: *SO LET'S [23/08/12 21:09:47] Zatth: oH, RIGHT [23/08/12 21:09:47] Orino Ryuujin: WE CAN BURN BRIIIIGHTER [23/08/12 21:09:53] Zatth: Don't actually know the lyrics [23/08/12 21:10:00] Orino Ryuujin: then I'll finish it [23/08/12 21:10:01] Zatth: SOMETHIGN SOMETHIG SOMTHENING [23/08/12 21:10:05] Orino Ryuujin: THAN THE SUUUUU
I convinced Black Six and ChocolateFrogs to record a video while we were at Scouting 4 Bricks. I had footage. I edited. Now there's Elmo yelling fire, a new BZP t-shirt emblazoned with Black Six's words, and an uncomfortable zoom into a horrifying LEGO walking figure. Please. For your sake,
. And certainly don't stay long enough to see the two times Elmo appears.
