Big Hero 6 spoilers!!!
Here’s my theory: there was an explosion, right? Chances are, Tadashi’s body was never found. And everyone knows that no body = possibility of being alive. Look at Callaghan! So maybe Tadashi was rescued by the Doctor and is trying to get back home!
Hello my Imaginary Friends,
Today we have all kinds of news, exciting little news like tidbits. Yum, bitesize news!
After a tied vote and some soul searching, I have decided that this year’s serial story will be Wargrave Island. It’s a Murder Mystery Homage to And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.
Next week, if all goes well, I’ll have a list of characters on Tuesday and the second part on Thursday.
Speaking of stories… I have created a page with a listing of all the stories that have run on this blog. It’s an easy and convenient way to find new stuff to read. Each story or part of a story is between 500-1500 words, which is perfect for a washroom break or bus ride.
My publisher sent me edits to the first draft and now I get to work through them. I’m mildly intimidated by the 600 or so comments but I was expecting it. I should start today or tomorrow depending on work and other projects.
JenEric Designs will be participating in three to five events this year. The times and dates have been updated on our Events page.
If there’s an event you’d like to see us at feel free to contact us.
I’ve been working really hard on FADDS the past few weeks and I had a breakthrough. I’ve tweaked some rules and I think it’s finally close to ready, mechanically speaking. I’d say it’s at 80% done writing.
The next step after the rules are written and tested, is to go through the entire 60 page rulebook and standardize language, add explanation, rearrange rules into a more logical order, and finally submit it to a publisher.
It’s still a ways away but I’m hoping the rules will be finalized by end of summer and rewrites by Christmas.
Gah. This story is taking me forever. My issue is sitting down and writing it. I have the rest plotted out and I know how it ends. I just need to sit down and do it but I’m always distracted by something else…
Hoping to be done soon… Sigh.
One of my New Year’s Resolutions was to develop 6 new flavours.
The first and an automatic addition to our Core Flavours is Muggle Coffee. It’s actually not a flavoured coffee. It’s the first, and probably only, unflavoured coffee that we’ll hold. It’s delicious.
Go check out our Coffees. They’re always available for commission.
As you can see I’ve been slacking off a little lately *sarcasm*. Between the stuff above, work, layout work, family, and friends ; I’ve been happily busy this year. Let’s hope I can keep up the pace.
Any questions about the stuff that JenEric Designs does? Anything we don’t do that you’d like to see?
Later Days,
Éric
We are filming for the Kickstarter THIS Friday, February 12th, 2016 in the Algonquin College Student Commons (E building in Ottawa) from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Do you want to help out? Come and be in our video! We’ll be asking some easy questions and some tougher ones from the game for the video, and don’t be afraid to get the answer wrong – this is all about learning!
Also, we have a logo! Isn’t it gorgeous?
I haven’t talked much about physiology yet. Let’s remedy that!
What is the clitoris?
The clinical definition is that it is the sensitive part of the female sexual organs, and it’s only function is to provide pleasure. Who knew that women were the ones that had a body part solely dedicated to pleasure!
There is a lot to be learned about the clitoris. For one thing, it’s a LOT bigger than most people think. Only a tiny portion of it is visible; the rest is hidden inside the body.
This image should look somewhat familiar to those of you who have studied anatomy in school, or if you have a penis. This is because the equivalent anatomy in a male is the penis.
Like penises (peni?), clitorises (clitori?) vary in shape, size, and colour. They also vary in amount of stimulation needed. Some women prefer direct contact, others prefer proximity.
Hope to see you on Friday!
http://www.esacademic.com/pictures/eswiki/67/Clitoris_anatomy_labeled-en.jpg
http://news.health.com/2015/10/05/10-things-you-never-knew-about-the-clitoris/
I’m older now than I was at 20 and I hope wiser. Here’s the non-paradox causing advice I’d give myself if I could talk to the 20-year-old me.
You know how you hate the idea of sushi or kale chips? Try them anyways, twice. You’ll be surprised. You’ll love the first and hate the second, but if you don’t try them, you’ll never know.
This applies to more than just food (although new food rocks), try new kinds of books, new events, new crafts, and new ways of seeing the world.
A lot of it will suck, but the more things you try, the more awesome things you’ll discover.
You will meet people who you respect and who absolutely hate things that you like. It doesn’t mean that you should hate those things too. It doesn’t mean that you’re dumb or stupid for liking those things. It certainly doesn’t mean you’re wrong for liking them.
People will judge, berate, and mock you for things you like. Those are the people who suck and shouldn’t be in your life. A true friend will tell you they don’t like it and discuss it without making you feel like crap.
As weird as it sounds, it’s ok to like something that is bad. It gives you the chance to find out more about yourself and what about it you like.
Don’t let others tell you what you like. Trust yourself.
Showing emotion and controlling emotion isn’t the same thing. Society tells you that men need to be stoic, strong, and controlled. That’s complete bullshit. If you want to squee in public, that’s ok. It doesn’t make you less of anything.
It’s perfectly ok to be excited about a movie, job, book, trip, person, meal, tv show, piece of lint, etc.
Showing your excitement shows others how you feel. If they agree or disagree, they’ll talk to you about it.
You know that deep existential fear that you’ll never find your “calling” or “purpose” in life? Unfortunately for most people, that doesn’t go away. It’ll bug you for the next few decades, possibly more.
Good news is that you’ll find a lot of things you’re good at and that you’d gladly do for the rest of your life. Bad news, they probably won’t pay much to start with, if they ever do.
The only thing you can do about this is keep searching and keep doing the things you love.
You may at some point pay off your debts, get a job doing something you’re passionate about, and fall madly in love with the most wonderful person. These are all possibilities, but just like a frustrating video game there’s always something after.
Jobs, Money, and Love will always be there in one form or another.
Getting the perfect job? You’ll stress about keeping it, being good at it, being the best at it, and not over doing it.
Paying off debt and suddenly having lots of money? You’ll have other debts that come up, other expenses, worries about what happens if you lose your job.
Finding the love of your life? You’ll worry about losing them, not being good enough, having to share them with others.
Maybe you’re just a worrier. Maybe these are just facts of life. Either way, deal with them by planning and taking it one step at a time. They’re not going away, they aren’t ends. They’re rungs on the ladder of life.
In short, the advice I’d give my 20 year old self is this: Chill, enjoy life, and don’t let anyone tell you how you should be or feel.
Éric
Agent Peggy Carter, Captain America, and Iron Man. What better group is there? Speaking of Peggy, I hope everyone’s enjoying Season 2 of Agent Carter as much as I am!!
I am once again showing my ignorance, as I only know the middle character: Pikachu! I was blown away by the intricacy and prop work of these costumes, and couldn’t resist getting a picture, even though I don’t know who they’re cosplaying as!
Edit: They are Pit and Lady Palutena from Kid Iccarus and Smash Brothers Brawl!
Hello Imaginary Friends,
I’ve been fighting a virus for the past few weeks. At least I think it’s a virus. I feel much better now but I’m still weak, ache-y, tired, and easily distracted.
I’m really hoping it’s a combination of sickness and allergies and not some sort of burnout. I burned out in the summer of my third year of university and it wasn’t a fun recovery. I suppose I should have realized that taking extra classes and working 40+ hours a week on 3 jobs would come back to bite me in the ass. This feels different though so I should be good.
It’s a tie. 🙁
There are at least 3 people who’ve voted for both stories every poll. I’ve had comments about people wanting to read both stories.
I’m flattered that people are so invested in these stories.
So much for pawning my indecisions on you… I guess I have to choose.
Tune in next Thursday to see what story won out.
To your health!
Éric
This will be a short, and late, blog post. I forgot it was Wednesday.
For those in the HBO Band of Brothers fandom, you probably already know about the event happening in Bastogne, Belgium in December. Tickets are almost sold out!
This event commemorates the Battle of the Bulge, and a bunch of the actors will be there providing insights on the filming of the scene and what the real people behind their characters told them about the battle. All proceeds will go to the WWII Foundation.
To read more about the event, past events, and to see which actors will be there, here is the link.
I have already booked one family’s travel to this event. If you’d like me to book any part of your trip, even if it’s only airfare or train fare, I can do that, no matter where in the world you are from.
Hello,
Last week my editor asked what I’d like to see on the cover of A Study in Aether. I said I’d love to see the three main characters on the cover. They then asked for actors or pictures that represent the characters I had in mind. Here are the quick descriptions and pictures.
An avid reader of all things genre Jackie loves the idea of magic and other worlds. He’s one of the calmest and chillest people you’ll meet.
Physically he is brown skinned and gangly. Just having grown almost a foot before high school he’s still not used to his body. I always pictured Neil Denis (Tilk’s son from Stargate)
The biggest of science nerds, Angela is absolutely brilliant. Her obsession with knowledge is only matched by her love of fashion. She’s shy and prone to rambling.
Physically she’s native and petite, with long brown hair. Very stylish. I picture her as a young Tanaya Beatty from Arctic Air.
Absolutely obsessed with mysteries Elizabeth treats most situations as if they were a puzzle for her to decipher. She’s stubborn to a fault but cares deeply for everyone around her.
Physically she’s average high slightly chubby with curly blonde hair. Sort of a chubbier version of Sasha Pieterse from Geeky Charming.
What do you think? Is this a cast you’d want to read more about?
Poll Closes tonight at midnight. Get your vote in while you can!
Serial Story 2016 - Last Round
Total Voters: 6
Loading ...Genre: Murder Mystery
Inspiration: And Then There Were None, Sherlock Holmes
[…]
“What happened?” asked Jonathan, drunkenly staggering towards them, trying to get to the boat.
“What’s in there?” asked Zoe, who was followed by the rest of the party guests who must have seen the fire.
Riko tried to keep them back, but Jonathan made it past her and yelled, “Oh shit, there’s a dead body in there!”
Genre: Fantasy Adventure
Inspiration: Firefly, Eberron
[…]
As he watched, in complete amazement, the ruby transformed into a baby with glowing crimson hair. The infant gave a tiny giggle and opened its eyes. He expected red eyes, but was surprised to see little clones of his own dark green eyes staring back at him.
“Oh Boy,” he repeated.
Éric
I absolutely adore this dress, and this cosplayer did an excellent job! Pre-fight with Rasputin, of course. 😉
