More Drawings

Here's another two I did in class today. My first time with jackets and the male body.. pretty crappy there but.. I'm happy. I like it =]  (The guys face is.. a bit off but oh well) These pics are copyrighted! =D  They're not from any anime.. I just made them up =]   [The jacket was from Megan]

This is a few days ago lol.. but still want to post it :) 

Enlarge it! Then you can see all the texture and stuff :)

And today, I drew this :) It was originally the guy by himself (withs abs and all LOL) then Ariel told me to give him a gf.. so I did.. it may look.. simple.. but.. wow it was so challenging for me lol =]

Hospitality Wednesday

It's in Fairfield Advance Newspaper.

Here's it online

http://fairfield-advance.whereilive.com.au/photos/gallery/mary-mackillops-kitchen/

You can see Libby in 2 of them lol. I'm also in it too =/  (Last 2 photos)

Will Mars Look as Big as the Moon on August 27? Nope

Pass this on to everyone that fell for it lol. I was wondering why it wasn't boardcast on the news or papers
Every year around this time, an email circulates across the Internet speculating that on August 27th, Mars will look as big as the Moon in the sky. And every year, I go ahead and debunk it. Here's a link to last year's version. Once again, I'd like to inoculate all my Universe Today readers, to make sure you understand what's going on, and you're prepared to explain to your eager friends why this non-event isn't going to happen.
Say it with me. Mars won't look as big as the Moon on August 27th.

This strange hoax first surfaced on the Internet back in 2003. An email made the rounds with the following text:

The Red Planet is about to be spectacular! This month and next, Earth is catching up with Mars in an encounter that will culminate in the closest approach between the two planets in recorded history. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287. Due to the way Jupiter's gravity tugs on Mars and perturbs its orbit, astronomers can only be certain that Mars has not come this close to Earth in the Last 5,000 years, but it may be as long as 60,000 years before it happens again.
The encounter will culminate on August 27th when Mars comes to within 34,649,589 miles of Earth and will be (next to the moon) the brightest object in the night sky. It will attain a magnitude of -2.9 and will appear 25.11 arc seconds wide. At a modest 75-power magnification
Mars will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. By the end of August when the two planets are closest, Mars will rise at nightfall and reach its highest point in the sky at 12:30 a.m. That's pretty convenient to see something that no human being has seen in recorded history. So, mark your calendar at the beginning of August to see Mars grow progressively brighter and brighter throughout the month. Share this with your children and grandchildren. NO ONE ALIVE TODAY WILL EVER SEE THIS AGAIN

There are a few problems with this. The first problem is that the email doesn't actually mention the date; it just says August 27th. This means it can live on for years and years, going around and around the Internet, forwarded by gullible people to their friends.
The second problem is that it's wrong. Mars isn't going to be making a close approach on August 27. The close approach this email is discussing happened back in 2003. It did indeed get closer than it had in at least 50,000 years, but this was a very small amount. On August 27th, 2003, Mars closed to a distance of only 55,758,006 kilometers (34,646,418 miles). The Moon, by comparison, orbits the Earth at a distance of only 385,000 km (240,000 miles). Mars was close, but it was still 144 times further away than the Moon.
Instead of appearing as a huge red orb in the sky, Mars looked like a bright red star. Observers around the world set up their telescopes, and took advantage of this close encounter. But you still needed a telescope. And if you read the email carefully again, you'll see that it's trying to explain that.
There's an extra paragraph break. The last sentence of second paragraph is hanging. It says, "At a modest 75-power magnification ", but there's no period. The next paragraph starts up with the text, "Mars will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye." In other words, if you put one eye into the telescope and looked at Mars, and kept your other eye looking at the Moon (which isn't actually humanly possible), the two orbs would look roughly the same size.
Mars and Earth do come together every two years, reaching the closest point on their orbits – astronomers call this "opposition". And we're in one of those years. But it's not going to happen on August 27th. Instead, we'll make our opposition on December 18th, 2007. At this point, Mars will be 88.42 million km (55 million miles) – further away than its 2003 opposition.
NASA is taking advantage of the upcoming opposition, and will launch the Phoenix Mars Lander in August. The spacecraft will make its shortest possible journey to reach Mars, arriving early next year.

Paintball

Just a heads up for paintball during christmas holidays!!

Here's the site: http://www.actionpaintball.com/Packages.aspx

SO START SAVING UP!! >.<

So far.. we're thinking of booking a bus, or if you want to drive.. LOL.. it's far.. yes it's far, but it's the best place in Sydney atm. The closest one to us only has one battlefield, and is a skirmish (google that if you dnt know lol) so... mm....  TRUST ME. Linda and I went over this site, and it's the best we could find.

Location: Rouse Hill

Date: Christmas Holiday. Actual day I don't know yet, because I have to know if you guys will be here or.. overseas/on holidays.. SO YEA!!

SAVE UP!!!!

Linda don't watch this. I don't mind spiders, but when they look poisonous or are 3cm-10cms or more, I'd scream like you would lol.

In THIS video, this guy has balls! (or guts) like WTF... He's PLAYING WITH THEM!! OMG... I'd faint before I'd touch one that big.. -shivers-

27th August

27th Aug. What the Whole World will be waiting for.

Planet Mars will be the brightest in the night sky starting August. It will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. This will cultivate on Aug. 27 when Mars comes within 34.65M miles off earth. Be sure to watch the sky on AUG. 27 12:30 AM. It will look like the earth has 2 moons.

The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287.

Share this with your friends as NO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again.


[re-post from kittyful] :D

Javelin

Weeee I'm so happy!!! >.<

It's my first time being chosen to represent the school in SCC Athletics! (Sydney Catholic College)

As the title says, I was chosen because I came second in javelin. LOL I was so happy I couldn't stop sharing the news with my friends, but then.. there was one particular person.. that just.. ruined my mood... jeeze she doesn't have to be that obvious. She wasn't even happy! Well..  she looks that way..

What does she say? "So, I go every year"
So I asked her "Did you get a note?"
And she replied "No. Not yet. But I will. I have to, because I'm like, good at everything ahaha"
And so I said "mm.. yea I know you are..."

Far out.. why is she always like that? When it comes to things she's good at, no one's allowed to be better than her! Last year I came second, pretty close to her score, and when I got my ribbon for coming second, I was soooo excited because I got a ribbon for javelin for the first time! And what does she say to congratulate me? "So? I always get first" Pfftt yea as if I don't know. I'm always under her for Javelin. There's no chance that I could get first place, you know why? She's ALOT ALOT taller than me, and one thing for sure, she's alot bigger too, so waaaayy more strength in those arms. With that height and strength, I'm at such a disadvantage, but at least I came second!! -sigh- I only came second  this year because she was absent..

But yea! 27th August I won't be at school :) I'll be at some place representing the school.  =] So excited lol, but upset that my friend is always like that to me.. when ever I share something with her, something I accomplished and I'm happy, yea she congratulates me.. but that line always comes up afterwards.. "So?..  I came/got this blah blah blah.." :'(

I'm going to buy myself a hard-drive, this Thursday when I go Westfields with Linda.

Gonna stuff all my things in that hard-drive, then reboot my laptop. Start everything all again =]

Delete ALLLLL the unneeded stuff too.

Mini Outing

Kitty, Jessica and I, was suppose to go to the that uni opening day?

Well.. we DID go there, but it wasn't really meant for us? I mean.. we were totally confused when we went in lol, and everyone was like.. around 19's+  :S

ANYWAYS.. it was very enjoyable today, but my shoulders are aching alot lol

Went into many many many of those umm.. shops like morning glory and stuff. Eating sushi.. more morning glory, then into this.. kind of market place, where I got my name painted :) Then into capitol, where my first dollar got me a strange looking thing, and my 2nd dollar got me another toy, and i think used for the same purpose as the first. Later Kitty and Jess told me its for your phone lol. my other $2 failed. DAMN YOU "L"!! He wouldn't drop for me :(

After that.. I bought my mum a stone like bonsai? -shrugs- OH YEAA... Also bought some thingymabob at emperor's thingo.. LOL yea. SO hot and yummy. =] Went back to cabra, bought 2 lollies from Jessica's shop, listening to her mum telling me how many pencil cases she has LOLOL and yea. Kitty went woolies =]

Origami-craze?

8 Different tabs. Never had more than 4 before.. but.. 8!! LOL. Please enlarge it. Otherwise you can't see xD

Food?

Is it just me.. or.. mmmm...

Seems that when my mum makes food.. she makes sooooo much now.. and.. she's always calling me out to eat everything she makes, everything she buys.

"Sophia! eat this!"
"My daughter! Try this! It's yummy!"
"Sophia!! Hurry! It's going cold!"
"Eat this for break fast!"
"Eat this for dinner!"
"I bought you this for you to eat!!"

oh mi gosh.. is she trying to over-feed me? But I dont mind. Seems to fit in my stomach all the time LOL

 [She said it in viet of course roflss]

Thanks .. but..

Cinnamon Marinated Quail Noodle Birdnest With Mixed Fish Sauce

Did I name it too long? lol..

I might have to do another one. I'll show it to my teacher tomorrow and ask her if its ok..  [click on image to enlarge it] What do you think?

Carnival 2010

I know. Very late lol. I just got photos off Kitty and Linda.

And.. for the first time.. I feel very happy and relaxed that I'm in one photo, and it's like.. the most perfect photo with all the group members there. - besides Ariel and Ngan because they didn't come :( -

This time, I don't think I ruined it either lol, and yea. I really like it :)

-sigh-

 I just called up the ADF again, to ask about the requirements for that gap year, and he said that there may not be one in 2012 :'(  Also, I found out that this year, they chose 400 out of 4000 applicants =/

So its a very slim chance that I'll make it in, but I'm still going for it. Praying that there's one in 2012..

If there isn't one.. then I might as well continue on to uni/tafe..

Hope I don't need to resort to that :)

ADF Education Gap Year

Yea.. I'm going to apply for this.

ADF = Australian Defence Force. I'm going to apply for the gap year in the army section. There's also the navy and airforce.

After this gap year, I may wish to either continue serving the army, or return back to my normal life (Continuing on to study) I'm deciding to continue serving the army, but as part time. Part time is available in many forms. I can choose to work 14 days a year, or 100 days a year, once a week or one weekend a month. It can be arranged to not interfere with uni/tafe or any other jobs, and it can be decided with the employer talking to the ADF people.

The problem with this gap year is that it's extremely popular. (Among guys more than girls lol) Because there's so many entries, the application must be filled online, and they'll be asking many questions to see if you're suitable or not. Entries start from January (don't know precise date) to 31st of March. This was this year's entries for 2011. I've called them up (I had a woman and I though she was those auto thingos, her wording, tone and everything was so perfect I didn't realise it until she asked for my name. I was thinking "why would an auto ask for my name?" So after I said my name she greeted me so yea. XD) and they said it should pretty much be the same date next year. So if I really want a position I should apply as early as I can.

I've talked this through with my parents, and they've accepted. The problem was for the part time (Which isn't always possible because some people are declined the position) and how to get there, because I think the ADF is located .. somewhere in Canberra? So.. yea imagine part time jobs, travelling all the way there =D

NOTE TO SELF: APPLY FOR ADF GAP YEAR ON THE 1ST OF JANUARY 2011!!!!!!!! MUST!!  Anyone else want to participate/apply with me? XD

More info: http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/Gapyear/

10 Good Reasons To Take A Gap Year Before Uni.

1. Learn About the World

Although gap years don’t have to involve foreign travel, most gap year students seize the opportunity to travel abroad.

Young people are able to figure out who they are and what inspires them.

This firsthand experience of unfamiliar cultures offers profound lessons, especially for curious and motivated young people.

After all, engaged travel is one of the best forms of genuine education.

2. Learn About Yourself

For students who grew up in a structured environment with clearly defined social, athletic and academic goals, gap years offer valuable personal freedom.

Young people are able to figure out who they are and what inspires them. During the gap year, they begin to emerge as self-actualized adults.

3. Have Fun

You only live once. A gap year bursting with travel, adventure, exploration and self-discovery can be a life-changing and intensely memorable experience.

4. Overcome Challenges

Make no mistake – a gap year isn’t time to slack off or take a vacation.

Gap year students usually work, volunteer or undertake self-directed service projects.

For many students, especially those from sheltered backgrounds, the gap year is a time to learn how to get along in the real world. This process isn’t always easy, but it is an essential part of growing up.

Photo by Adam Brooks

5. Save Money

There’s a common perception that gap years are only for wealthy students.

However, taking a gap year can actually save you money in the long run. Gap year students often work part-time as they travel, or volunteer for organizations that cover their expenses.

At the other end of the spectrum, structured gap year programs often offer college credit and cost less than college tuition.

The kicker is that by taking a gap year, students are much more likely to know what they want to study in college. Clear academic and career goals keep students from aimlessly drifting through 4 years of college and 3 years of graduate school at upwards of $40,000 per year.

6. Improve Your College Admission Chances

Imagine an admissions officer trying to decide between two applicants.

Both applicants boast impressive grades, scored high on the SATs, are highly recommended by their teachers and played varsity field hockey.

However, one applicant has volunteered for 8 months in East Africa, speaks some Swahili and is passionate about public health issues in developing countries.

Who do you think the admissions officer would choose?

7. Avoid the Social Pitfalls of College

Students who arrive at college with a full year of life experience under their belts are less likely to engage in risky behavior than students for whom college is their first intoxicating dose of freedom from parental supervision.

On this note, gap year students often become effective role models for their college classmates.

Photo by Camille Albouy

8. Find Your Academic Niche

College can be an opportunity to explore a wide range of academic disciplines, but students will get a lot more out of their education if they have at least a general idea of what they want to study, and what career their expensive education will prepare them for.

9. Learn A Foreign Language

Proficiency in a foreign language is an invaluable skill for young people in today’s interconnected world.

Living, working and traveling overseas is the best way to learn a foreign language, which means that gap year students who supplement their high-school Spanish with travel in Bolivia have a serious advantage over their peers.

10. Get Some Serious Perspective

Education, at its core, is about accumulating intimate knowledge of the world through a wide range of life experiences.

Nicholas Kristof, a Rhodes scholar, Pulitzer Prize winning author and star columnist for the New York Times has this to say about gap years:

The bottom line is that you’ll almost certainly learn more from a gap year than you will in any single year in college.

Hospo Task

I've decided what to make! =] With my mum to help me XD

No she's not going to cook. I am because it's my assignment lol.

This isn't a recipe on the net, it's homemade, but I'm going to spice it up with a touch of fried noodles in a tumbleweed style. Not sure how, but it'll work out!! :)

Soooo.... mmm It's going to be a mix up of..

Marinated Quail in fried noodle-tumbleweed.

Hope it works out =] I'll update it tomorrow. So excited yet scared lol

Dad's BD Present

So, my dad's birthday is this month. Coming up soon =] I went and bought a Chinese Golden Dragon origami thingo, for $9. So.. in 2 days, it's completed! XD With the help of my slaves. I didn't make them my slaves though, they offered. So these slaves of mine, helped fold the many pieces, which was around 340-360 or so. Who are they?
Sa, Jenny, Kitty, Angel W. Jolly, Ariel, Ngan (Tu) and Jessica L. =] [THANKS FOR HELPING!!]

Oh, I also got a VERY VERY SORE upper BACK and NECK from this. I gave it to my dad today, since I don't thinking I'm able to keep it in one piece til his birthday. Anyways.. if you've seen this one already, you'll probably see it's different. I didn't really understand the instructions for the head, so I just made some up =]

Rollerblades

I've received my Inline Skates!!

Well.. its not pretty and hot as that black and green one lol.. but.. its alright..

I opened the box and i was horrified.. it looked sooo bigg!! and I place it next to my foot which was tiny in comparison lol.. So scared it wont fit.. but i tried it on.. and it fits snuggly! Still has space for me to grow in to it -thats if i'll ever grow-

Took it for a roll outside. Smooth ride, very comfortable, but hard to turn. I haven't been on inline skates for years.. and luckily I didn't fall going downhill. Very scary lol.

SO yea =]

Btw. It's called Inline Skates. Rollerblades is just one of the brands =]

Piano Song

Mmmm I got a suprise for my group. I'll learn this song that EVERYONE KNOWS AND SHOULD LOVE. But it'll probably take me a looooooooong time because.. well its not hard, just super fast. I'll probably learn it by christmas LOL. Just letting you guys know first ;)

Animal Shelters

I can't stress enough why you people should spay/desex your animals. For every dog or cat that dies every 5-10 seconds, there is always someone who is responsible for it. I know I've been responsible for more than 3 deaths, and I'm so ashamed, even when that happened when I was 14. Watch this video. You'll understand how difficult things are. I've cried watching this, and many more. Don't buy a dog, adapt one. Don't breed them. Spay them. Don't blame people for putting them to sleep, blame yourself. Blame yourself for not helping them. Blame yourself for not spaying or desexing them. Blame yourself for buying them off friends, or from pet shops. So many people has said this is cruel, inhumane. But what can we do? To be able to keep them for longer, they'd have to build a near-minimum of 40 shelters a year! Where does the money come from? Where's the point in that? People would just use that as an excuse to continue to breed, to drop their dogs of. No offence but this is especially asians. I've been through it. I've argued and had many fights with my dad, because he'd just drop off out pets he didn't like, and I would scream, cry, run after them, lock myself in, starve myself etc, but there's nothing I can do. For the first time, my dad has changed. Spaying our dog, literally preventing unwanted puppies. Yes they're cute. But are they cute enough, to turn away from those that were born to die? To turn away those that only have 6 days to live? Yes thats right. All cats and dogs that end up in shelters, all have 1 week to live. 2 maximum. Why? Because nearly 100 dog/cats are killed everyday in EACH SHELTER. Think about what you're doing! Spay/desex your pets if you care about the deaths or over 5 million animals EACH YEAR!!