SWAT KATS R.I.P

 

Basically, I am stealing Butt Hurt Squad's topic from his blog post today. This entire RANT is all thanks to him. At first I was skeptical about being able to relate to fellow bloggers, but this project has really opened my eyes.  I try to read everyone's blogs at least once a day or every other day; however, there are a few that make me feel a little less alien in this world. I want to thank AugustineOfRhino for his amazing entry!!!

Okay, so back on the subject of THE SWAT KATS. Hands down one of the most memorable series I ever watched as a child at my Grandmother's house. I didn't have basic cable at my mother's, so it was a treat to squat down with some home made corn bread and watch Swat Kats and The Pirates of Dark Water (Another amazing cartoon, but that's for another day) The heroes were just your basic guys who loved a challenge. They had no super powers, no money, no dark secrets etc.  There were no "campy lessons" or "stay away from drugs" messages. It's just two bad-asses saving the town they love. They were  former Air Pilots who got fucked over by their leader, basically. As punishment they were sent to work as Junk Yard keepers/Mechanics.

I could go on about the story, but I suggest it to anyone who hasn't seen it yet. It's the 90's at it's best, but was cut short thanks to Ted Turner and his belief that the cartoon was too violent. Ted Turner is a JACK-ASS for this. I can go on about the injustice, but it's not going to bring the series back. So... All I can do is spread the word that this series is amazing.

SO GO WATCH IT.

Post Valentines Day Banter

 

 So, Valentines day has come and went. All in all it was a nice Valentines day for me; I went out on a limb and asked a guy I've liked for sometime to be my Valentine. I gave him the picture above as a token of my affections. Anyone who knows where this card is from is AWESOME; the guy I gave it to knew where it came from which made it all the better.  He said "yes" and thanked me which made me feel AMAZING. Just tiny gestures like that can have such a positive impact on people. This day in age we're all so busy and using technology to interact, so when someone stops just to take a few seconds to tell you, "Hey, I care about you" it's great. I got a card in the mail from a gal pal of mine and almost teared up. Just knowing 1 person took the time to write me something sentimental moved me. 

Valentines day is whatever you make it out to be. It's not just for people in relationships. My mother bought me some Cherry Cordials (They are my life) and gave me a kiss on the forehead. I loved it. We all are so worried about what "unique" thing we can do for our loved ones on this day. Honestly, just stop and think about what makes the person you care about genuinely happy. If you love them, this question shouldn't be too difficult to answer. Don't go spending a shit ton of cash on flowers (Unless she REALLY loves flowers) or some ugly tie he'll never wear (Unless he REALLY loves ties) Get something meaningful. 

Anyways. I just want to let all my followers know that as long as you have Family and Friends you're not alone.

Genkai Cosplay HELP

So, I've been into the convention scene for going on 8 years now, but I have never cosplayed. This coming year I want to change that; however, I have zero sewing skills. I have basic knowledge of the sewing machine I own, but I hope that too will be changed. I am asking all my cosplay and sewing followers to GIVE ME A HAND. I am planning on doing Young Genkai from Yu Yu Hakusho (Eventually plan to do old Genkai once I learn better makeup techniques) YYH was the first anime movie I ever rented as a child and I have such AMAZING memories of the series. I also look A LOT like Genkai. I am super short and my hair cut is EXACTLY like hers. (I'll be wearing a wig though since my hair is red and not pink)

Also, here is a quick peak at some makeup experimenting I am doing for OLD Genkai. Since she wears the same outfit, I am going to do old and young Genkai. This is just a 15 min practice. I wanted to learn what I could before purchasing more colors and spending more time on the final product. YES, first post of my face and it's scary as hell!

I am also asking for suggestions for what material I should make her outfit out of. I appreciate everyone's help!

Also, proof that I am not an old scary demon woman monster. The power of maaaakeeeuuuup.

Etsy Account

So. I am going to be posting charms on my Etsy account. Etsy is sort of like an Arts and Crafts Ebay. Here is some of the stuff you'll see in my store, along with the stuff I have posted. My cupcake charms are currently up for sale. I would love some feedback or to hear some charms you guys would like to see!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Jactating?ref=pr_shop

 Braaaains! Some cute zombie charms I made for some pals during Halloween. I've got a bunch of these little guys.

 Some yummy jelly filled doughnuts and rolls I made. I tossed the doughnuts out since they didn't come out how I wanted them to.

Props to anyone who knows what series this is from. This guy was fun to make, but I never finished him because I COULD NOT find a jewelry piece that looked like the one in the show.

 Sableye! He was such a pain to make! But I am so glad I did. Sadly, he was destroyed by the owner... A girlfriend bought it for a boyfriend, then when they split she smashed him with a hammer ;___; So sad...

Oddish version 1.0 and Marill!!! I love this Marill so much. Marill is one of my favorite "new" gen Pokemon. I am still an oldfag who loves the original 151.

Don't Forget the Lyrics!

I've been chatting with some friends about songs I or people I know have been singing wrong for years. Have any of you ever heard someone you know sing a song's lyrics so wrong you thought they were joking, or been the foolish culprit yourself? I'm going to list a few songs and the incorrect lyrics. I'll write the song and title, followed by the incorrect lyrics and who said them. These are some of my favorites. PLEASE SHARE YOUR STORIES ON THIS!

Cranberries-Zombie
"In your head, in your head SOFTLY SOFTLY SOFT-LY-LY-LY"- Me
This is what I get for not knowing the titles of songs; had I known the title was ZOMBIE I would not have been saying SOFTLY for years. My aunt gave me this CD with no cover with the song titles, so it took me until JUST RECENTLY to discover the correct lyrics.

Rob Zombie- Spook Show Baby
"She's a killer! She's a thriller! MUCHO BUENA"- Me
Yes, I had been singing Spook Show Baby wrong for years; before I knew the title I had been putting random incorrect Spanish words into it when any person with common sense knows the lyrics just by reading the title. I had just been hearing it on the radio so I never knew the title...

Fugees- Killing Me Softly
"Strumin' my THANG with his finger..."- My Grandmother
My little old Grandma had been singing some rated-x lyrics for quite sometime before my mother finally called her out. Oh lordy what the hell was my grandma thinking.

Filter-Hey man, nice shot!
"Hey man, nice SHIRT!"- David Dewey (Co-worker)
My co-worker admitted to singing this song wrong and I about peed my pants when he told me.

Nelly Furtado- I'm Like a Bird
"I'm like a bird I'll like the waaaaaay."- My mother
I have no fricken clue how my own mother got this one wrong.

7am Movie Review

Okay... So I've been up all night watching movies from my childhood; one that had the biggest impact on my life is "The Quick and the Dead." I watched it when I was like 7-9 and the female lead Ellen had an amazing impact on me growing up. She's everything I wanted to be and still do. Re-watching the film as an Adult Female has re-kindled that desire. SO I suggest everyone go watch it now. I sort of realized some of the main character's are a bit "cliche" characters, but they die soon anyways so... GO WATCH IT ON NETFLIX.

P.S. Sharon Stone is at her sexiest in this movie and I would marry her.

Moving on Up

So, just got news that my family and I got approved to rent our new house and to move in at the end of the month! It's such a huge house and we'll be OUT of this Condo. The Condo is great, but now it's PACKED with people and there is little to no parking space. Not to mention our neighbors are Alcoholics who've been in and out of Rehab twice now! So they get pretty loud and obnoxious on the weekends.

Lumpy Space Jake

ANYWAYS. Here are some more charms that I had time to do. The Lumpy Space Jake is for a dear friend of mine for Valentines Day. <3 I have sort of a School Girl crush on them and have had it for like seven years now XD Pathetic, I know.

LSP $8

Lumpy Space Princess is my ALL TIME favorite character from Adventure Time. I made this gal for one of my BEST friends ever. I love him to death and made this for him for his birthday, but I am such a bad friend that I haven't sent it yet! ;_;

Oddish $10

This little Oddish is a commission for a Customer. I sell these little guys for $10. I love making Oddish for some reason.