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Monday, December 30, 2013
The Forking Fiasco of Dongle-Gate Revisited
Friday, December 20, 2013
My Mad Dash to Collect a Stash of Toys for Needy Girls & Boys!
GIF Credit: http://jhnmclghln.tumblr.com/ |
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
"Everything, Anything, Something, Nothing"
I choose to be your girl, meet all your needs with my one body
I want to be your thrill, the reason you feel a tingling chill
I need to be your world, the axis that you revolve around
I wish to be your light, when it’s dark and around you it draws tight
Because, because, because…
Baby, you are mine, you are my thrill,my spine tingling chill
You are mine, you are my whole world, spinning around you forever
Baby, you are my light when all is dark and I’ve lost my way
Neil Hilborn Slam Poetry
***This guy is awesome! He is not just entertaining but insightful, some think he is crazy but I believe his is crazy genius!
Thursday, November 21, 2013
150 Years Has Passed Since Lincoln Spoke The Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
So Tuesday, as Google so kindly informed me, was the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address.
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (Photo credit: howardignatius) |
I have to say that many presidents in our history have given good speeches but this is my favorite. Lincoln was a crowd pleaser and must have been quite a charmer. Of course he obviously had enemies considering he was assassinated but people throw rocks at things that shine, right?
If you haven't taken a peek around Google's Cultural Institute, do yourself a favor and take a look. The caption of the following photo will take you there!.
The only known photograph of President Lincoln giving his Gettysburg adress on November 19. 1863 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Monday, November 18, 2013
Head Scratcher
My sister Rachel & I, Photo was taken at a friend's wedding in 2006 |
Anyways my little brothers were over and we were talking about nieces and nephews and I realized our unusual situation and I decided to share it. I sat down to write out a post about it and then wasn't sure how to even explain it. So I slept on it for a couple of days and now here it is, my random head scratcher.
I don't know how common this type of family situation is but I am sure many others have weird families right?
My baby brothers, Aaron, Chris & I Taken August 2013 |
I was fourteen when I became an Auntie for the first time. My youngest brother, Aaron, was a year old when my oldest sister, Rachel, gave birth to my niece. Aaron however, was an Uncle before he was even conceived.
So how is it possible that Aaron was already an Uncle before he was born but I became an Aunt the first time almost a year after he was born?
Monday, November 11, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
2nd Grade Looks Good on Little Ninja
My adorable little man... his 2nd grade school pic! pic.twitter.com/f7U1Wyhesz
— Stacy M Price (@stacymcprice) November 9, 2013
Just got Jamison's "Digital Download" School Picture! We had retakes done because he had his fake "I was told to smile" smile in the first ones but this smile looks genuine and I am very happy with this picture!
2nd grade looks good on him, would you agree?
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Quotable Moment
In response to a friend's status about jotting down his ingenious breakthrough ideas, then not being able to read his own handwriting later, I had a "Quotable Moment".
I thought I would share my awesome words of wisdom since they are so few and far between...
"The best ideas are often recorded in the haste of excitement and then later undecipherable!" -Stacy M Price 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Adorableness
Friday, October 25, 2013
Wood 101: Circular Saw
WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES!
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
“Binge on Me”
You crave me *** On impulse
Then shove me *** Away ~ Repulsed
Binge on me *** Like an addict
Then purge me *** In a panic
You're oh so *** Lascivious
Relish in your *** Wickedness
As to your *** Intentions
I am complete- *** Ly Oblivious
You crave me *** On impulse
Then shove me *** Away ~ Repulsed
Binge on me *** Like an addict
Then purge me *** In a panic
You're oh so *** Lascivious
Relish in your *** Wickedness
As to your *** Intentions
I am complete- *** Ly Oblivious
Monday, October 21, 2013
Don't allow Expectations to Ruin You *Wiz-Dumb Pai*
So many people go through life attempting to control every aspect of their day to day lives. They plan everything in their minds and expect their plans to become reality. They expect what they consider to be perfection. Even if they don't expect exact perfection, they do expect close to it. Through their predictions they are sure that events will go smoothly for them. Predicting every outcome so all will be right in their world!
These people predict what will happen, how it will happen and how they will react to whatever it is. Then they spend their day manipulating everything and everyone around them in an attempt to produce their desired outcome. When whatever it is doesn't turn out exactly how they believed it would... well, they become enraged or depressed.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Friday, October 11, 2013
Dear Mankind **WIZ-DUMB PAI**
You always want what you can't have. You think you need more then you truly need to sustain life. Apparently you can't tell the difference between needs and wants. Your priorities consist of you and all your needs/wants, nothing of substance and no one of importance. You always want more, more than you already possess, more than all the money in the world could buy. Your gluttonous display of excess is not enough and no matter how many expensive things you collect none of it will ever be enough for you to be satisfied.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Zennie, The Cool Face
The Cool Face Design is a collaborative effort between myself and Johnie Pai. Johnie came up with the idea of a face using the yin yang and peace sign as eyes and somehow incorporating a heart and smile. I made the concept a reality and then painted it on a canvas jacket for him (shown below).
Sunday, October 6, 2013
"Being a Loner is Usually Best"
Friday, October 4, 2013
Flashbacks to Vid-Idiot Adolescence
NES console (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Note Taking Device Attached To Your Arm
Smile 12 a (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
So, writing by hand is slow and it’s difficult to go back and edit what you have written without completely re-writing it all. With all the notes I take I would have to carry around a ton of paper or binders or notebooks to be able to access needed notes whenever I required the information.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Memories of Birthdays Past
I called Brian to sing him Happy Birthday and he told me what happened, he was devastated and heartbroken, so in an effort to cheer Brian up I created this image for his birthday...
Friday, September 20, 2013
Captain Wiggly J
My little boy just turned 7 and he wanted a pirate themed birthday... So I made a pirate ship cake, he dressed up as a pirate, his uncles made him pirate swords (heavy ones intended for decoration) I made him lightweight play swords, we created all kinds of cool decorations and last but not least I bought trick candles for his cake...
This video is hilarious...
Monday, September 16, 2013
20 Geeky Socks Sure to Knock Yours Off
I saw the following post on Mashable.com and had to share it with my geeky friends...
I love funky socks for two reasons;
- It's pretty easy to figure out sock matching when each pair is unique
- I love to express my individuality And these are another great way to do just that!..
Express your inner geek with Geek Chic Socks!!! These Einstein socks are my favorite, Which are your's??Friday, September 13, 2013
Slow & Steady Wins The Race
All you Hawks fans this graphic is for you... To remind you that the Hawks rock but they don't need to showboat to prove it!
For all the haters, well this graphic is for you! To warn you that we will rock your team too!
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
"Changeling"
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Mostly everyone has met a Changeling and later regretted it. A Changeling is a shape-shifter, so to speak, the kind of person who spends their whole lives acting out roles, manipulating and playing games. No one ever sees who a changeling really is inside because of their "masks". They set up elaborate charades all designed to make others bend to their will and give them what they want. They work very hard to make sure they don't have to actually work hard.
This song is about human leeches who alter their appearance, hobbies, values, beliefs and anything else necessary to land them a specific target's affection. They leech all they can from the target, money, cars and so on. They then move in, live off of them and slowly bleed them dry. When there is nothing left to take, they reinvent themselves again and secure the next victim before leaving the current one completely broken and alone. Sociopaths, they don't feel remorse, guilt or shame...
Watch out, if you let them in your life, Changelings will destroy you!
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Wood 101: Finger (Box) Joints
Finger joint or box combing (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Suffering from chronic back and/or neck pain like I am?
I have been dealing with chronic back pain for as long as I can remember. I was in a car accident at age 8, diagnosed with scoliosis at 15, was born with three vertebrae fused together which left them shorter than one normal vertebrae (birth defect) and on top of all that I have had multiple muscle pulls and other back and neck injuries. I have been in and out of physical therapy my whole life. But that's enough about my chronic pain in the ass....
Monday, September 2, 2013
"I Say What I Mean, I Mean What I Say"
*~*Chorus*~*
NOTE: This is a work in progress & still needs a ton of editing.
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I say what I mean, I mean what I say
Expect the truth, won't tolerate grey
Won't lie or double speak
Must be some sort of freak
If I fuck up, I fess up
Won't point the finger
Put you through the ringer
Not two faced, I've got but one,
Won't cheat, nor allow reruns
Hate the games they play
Blame him, Blame her... all day
Can't we just meet halfway?
I say what I mean, I mean what I say
As long as we speak true, we'll be okay
Must be some sort of freak
Won't point the finger
Won't cheat, nor allow reruns
Blame him, Blame her... all day
To get what I want, Why fake tears?
Sorry amigo, I'm not that girl
You’d better just go away
You chase your tail
You may call me a c%*t
Don't fish for compliments
If my butt looks big
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
My son is a walking, talking, adorable but super annoying commercial parroting advertising robot!!!!
I HATE COMMERCIALS!!!!!!! I HATE THAT EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK SOMEONE IS TRYING TO SELL YOU SOMETHING!!!!
We have all sold our souls to the bank roll!!!!!
Commercials do not have any influence whatsoever on what I choose to purchase. There are many reasons for this but one of the main ones is that I am not exposed to them as much as the average American. This is due to the fact that I do not watch TV @ all! I haven't watched Television in about a year and a half and the only part I miss is Football!
Friday, August 23, 2013
Ever noticed the fountain at Seattle Center that is strangely reminiscent of a flushing toilet?
Jamison, Kale and Madyson checking out
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Friday, August 16, 2013
Cool Cab Logo (Font Options) Graphic Design
I am a total amature @ Graphic Design. Mediocre is probably the best way to describe what little graphic design work i have done. I have created a few different logo designs over the years, a couple of logos for vacation homes I managed, one for a non-profit group I co-founded that helped people conquer their addictions and the logo for my own business..
Mostly I have designed logos for consulting clients as a kind of thrown in service., a good excuse for me to exercise my artist muscle. I love fonts so designing logos is fun because I get to play with a variety of cool fonts. Also logos were a good excuse to learn the basics of Photoshop.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Random Project: How TO Create Awesome Duct Tape art!
I adore duct tape, I have loved it since I discovered it's ability to stick to almost anything when I was in middle school. That’s when it became my go-to preferred tape for anything except paper! I used duct tape to repair a belt once and then decided I would wrap the whole belt with the tape. It looked awesome, so I thought what else could I do with this?
I used it for all kinds of different things, covering notebooks, decorating my backpack and so many other things! But, it wasn't until about two years ago that I started using different colors and patterns of duct tape to create 2 dimensional art.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Johnie Pai & Wiz-Dumb Pai
He is the best kind of friend to have; a supportive, honest and trustworthy man. He will always make himself available to lend a hand when someone needs help. He is selfless, compassionate and considerate. If he was about to eat his only sandwich and realized you needed it more than him; no matter how hungry, he would give it to you and go without.
Johnie would give up anything and everything to improve someone else's quality of life. I have personally witnessed him making so many sacrifices, most without a single complaint, so that others can have what they want or need. Even when his efforts are never acknowledged or appreciated; he still gives and gives, never expecting anything in return. He will suffer endlessly, if it means that you don't have to.
Not only is Johnie genuinely empathetic but he actually feels the exact emotions that people around him are feeling. He absorbs your undesirable feelings (sadness, pain, anger) and suppresses them. You are free from that emotional burden while in his presence. Just being around him relieves physical pain as well and stress; I relax when he walks into the house.
Quote of the Day: “Comedy is tragedy plus time.” --Carol Burnett
Sometimes I wonder how Johnie has become so insightful, so patient. I know that he has been through a lot in his time on this earth, he has made his share of mistakes and had his share of triumph. Most importantly, he has learned from his experiences.
Johnie will freely admit that he isn't perfect and has made plenty of stupid mistakes as everyone does. "Those who have never made any mistakes have never tried anything new" -Albert Einstein. Those mistakes are behind him, a lesson learned and he never dwells on what could have been different.
He understands people, animals and nature more than anyone I have ever met. He has this innate ability to "read" people but amazingly he never passes judgment. Within 5 minutes of meeting someone he has a good idea of what they are about and where they are going in life. It doesn't matter if you are the president or a homeless person he will always treat you with respect and kindness and won't pass judgement.
He sees every person is a unique individual, understands that just because they may have chosen a different path in life than most that it doesn't make them good or bad, wrong or right. Everyone is on their own crazy journey and who are we to judge one another when many of us have been in situations we weren't proud of.
Most times Johnie knows that something is bothering me just by hearing my voice, I don't have to say it. He sees right through me, even when I am not myself. Johnie knows what to say to lift my spirits and put me back on track when my train has derailed.
Johnie's intuition is so accurate it is scary. I cannot count how many times he has said something like "I have a feeling…” followed by his “prediction”. I always argue with him and I always have to eat my words. Never has he been wrong. See, if he is unsure of something he won’t say anything at all. So when Johnie does say something it’s because he knows it to be fact, so you better listen.
His outlook on life is so bright. Johnie is a dreamer, head in the clouds but somehow still has one foot firmly planted in reality. Johnie knows that dreams can come true, if you believe in yourself and take the time to follow the path that leads to achieving them. His Philosophies are simple but profound and they have had a positive effect on many lives already.
For months, I have been trying to convince Johnie to allow me to share his thoughts online with people who might benefit from them. Of course, he is very humble and thinks that his musings are not worth sharing. He says "someone has thought the same things before, it's not like I am the first".
I enjoy reading his "Johnie-isms" and I tell him that many others on Facebook do as well. So why not blog it up? It couldn't hurt. Finally, he agreed and here we are!
I will feature Johnie's Wiz-Dumb right here on Malibu Ninja Über Geek. Eventually I will have a separate “Wiz-Dumb Pai” blog up and running, which will be specifically dedicated to sharing Johnie’s Wiz-Dumb! I hope you enjoy his philosophies and musings as much as I do!
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
When Personal Space is Invaded, Peace of Mind is Desecrated... *Wiz-Dumb Pai*
There is the line (don’t pretend you don’t know where the line is), do not cross it. Most people understand these boundaries and they respect them. They also expect others to do the same in regards to their personal space.
Yet there are those lovely self-absorbed people that will throw that door open without a thought and waltz right in to your personal space without an invitation. Then they will act all shocked and surprised when you call them out on their lack of respect for you and your personal space.