Thursday, January 30, 2014

Happy Chinese New Year!



Greetings & salutations folks - another little mini journal as the end of this month. 

Even though its a little early in my neck of the woods; I would like to wish a Happy Chinese New Year!

Yes I know, it is the year of the horse. 

Be well everyone, celebrate & stay safe out there.

Randomness 101: 3DS Offer - 4 Swords



Figuring I'd share this - 

http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers#4swords

Might as well...I mean it's something else to play in-between Pokemon X/Y & Animal Crossing: New Leaf right? Anyways, its for those who are interested. Happy Gaming folks!

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

CherBear's Thoughts: Chilly Starts ~



The end of the month has approached & the January hasn't been a bad start. Hopefully signs of better things to come.

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Overall: Life has been more & more of me being reflective. I've come to accept some aspects in my life as a specific role to take in my family. Final decisions were made on someone very dear to me & thankfully...it was that compared to a much longer & dreadful possibility that was dodged. Other than that, other family members are looking to go away for a couple of months...hopefully soon & me possibly looking at a trip to the Philippines by the end of this year 2014? Too far for me to even contemplate the possibilities of that. Still more concern with financial odds & ends, looking to improve my life situation, so yes, the job hunt is still slow.

ArtisticSo I've been doing my best to keep up with livestream on Fridays, granted less viewers but at the same time ... it really doesn't help that I start really late. I'm figuring out a better time or just livestream throughout the day, EITHER WAY...I'm content with it. I've managed to balance when to work on art with other little things such as video games & MMOs.

Gaming: I've taken a more consistent change to that - taking up a pen & paper rp group that I've slowly found myself a little more accommodating to, its starting to pick up a lil more this year & hopefully see some new ppl by Feb. MMOs though have been hit & miss, unfortunately w/ my partners in crime being ex-communicado for one reason or another (sick...life...w/e?), I've found myself playing more hand held consoles like my 3DS or starting up my Wii. 

Anime: Went to watch Anohana the Movie at selective screenings here in San Diego. I got the signed poster, but unfortunately didn't get the letter. I still want to eventually get around to watching Magical Girl Madoka movie Pt3 & the only anime this Winter season I've been watching is Silver Spoon S2. Fall Anime - wrapped up Outbreak Company which was cute & Miss Monochrome which made me smile. A lot of other animes to backtrack on or I've simply had stopped watching for one weird reason or another...still a long countdown to Sailor Moon being relaunched for July...let's hope its not another push back.

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So granted, I won't point & laugh due to the fact I live in California & everywhere else has been suffering snow, I can only wish those that are dealing with it to stay safe out there. Now, with all the goings of media (that celebrity did what now?), events going on (Give-a-ways!), an era on the tonight show ending (Bye Jay Leno...again...!), Superbowl coming up (In it for the commercials...obviously), Grammys winding down (I missed what happened there...) & everything in-between (going back to bed brb). I haven't forgotten one thing I will say since that day is coming up fairly shortly. Happy Chinese New Year everyone!

Random PSA 2 of 2 - 3DS Fun



As I have mentioned before, been just a lil more enamored with playing 3DS since my dear sis surprised me with a 3DS XL, Pokemon X & Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

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I've finished the story for Pokemon X, now I'm just backtracking to side quests, playing Pokemon Amie, Super Training & collecting ... I've been debating whether or not I want to attempt to try & collect them all again, that usually is a daunting task. It's one of the reasons why I asked in an earlier poll (on deviantART) whether when Poke Bank / Poke Transporter is available for DL whether to transfer all or a good majority of my pokemon from HeartGold to White then to X. 

I finished playing HeartGold, I was casually lvling my pokemon to 100 & been toting around that cute little pokewalker.

I haven't finished White, I stopped just before the Elite Four ... so its not too much of completing it just more so of just finishing it.

I've appreciated the prior story lines from the prior pokemon games, this one hasn't been a let down.

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As for Animal Crossing: New Leaf - I've always enjoyed the game, this just refuels an old addiction that dies every time I reach a plateau of maintenance that I just refuse to continue ~ either way its always fun w/ more friends. (Hence why on occasion I've started up my Animal Crossing: City Folk)

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With all that being said ...

Since I've been taking in more friend codes & have been joining groups (for both Animal Crossing: New Leaf & Pokemon X), I should probably formally put it out there.

If you want to end up adding my friend code; please let me know.

Whether you privately message me or reply to this journal entry. I'm more than happy to play w/ other folks. 

With that being said. Happy gaming everyone!

Random PSA 1 of 2 - Additional Art Com. Accts



So ...

I'll be sorting out my individual thoughts & announcements separate from overall end of the month thoughts.

With failed prior art community accounts ... 

MangaBullet & Anipan (which is a shame, I've lost contact w/ ppl I've made friends there) ... I've signed up to try out Inkr (MangaBullet / Anipan successor I think?) & we'll see if I get into that. 

SheezyArt ... which is still in the long process of getting back online ... 

Was thinking of Drawrawr but after seeing the drama behind that (amusing read but a bit of a headache), I'm having second thoughts & doubt from what I've been reading (Though some of it has been amusing reads.).

I still have Elfwood ... but I haven't uploaded anything & since I'm not a patron, its just a site that's just there.

There's my tumblr but it is but it is also not an art community but I did make that seperate journal just for my art & pics...

With that being said, starting February 1st, I did end up signing up for Weasyl. I've already started posting journal stuff up but I will be posting artwork there. It'll be pretty much artwork I had posted up on my main site (dA...) but we'll see how it'll go. If you're looking to add me there on Weasyl my user is the same as my dA: mscherbear. 

That's it for now ~ take care folks!

Journal Meme: 3 out of 3 - Just another ...



Taken by cadaverr @ deviantART --

1. First thing you wash in the shower?
My body?
2. Are you more of a coffee or alcohol drinker?
Coffee ...
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Yes?
4. Do you plan outfits?
If I feel like it.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
A lil queasy?
6. Whats the closest thing to you thats red?
Coca Cola can.
7. What would you do if you opened your door and saw a dead body?
Poke it!
8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
Screeching cat...?
9. Three of your current feelings?
-Apathetic -Thoughtful -Worried
10. What are you craving right now?
Chocolate.
11. Turn ons?
Depends on the mood?
12. Turn offs?
Shallow / Narrow Minded people...
13. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Rabbit?
14. When was the last time you cried? Why?
When I went to see the Anohana movie.
15. If you could be a superhero, who would you want to be?
Foresight or telepathy?
16. Did the one person who hurt you most in your life apologize?
No.
17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Lick it.
18. Favorite movie ever?
Can't really decide..
19. Do you like yourself?
Usually? Yes.
20. Have you ever met a celebrity?
Yep.
21. Could you handle being in the military?
No.
22. What are you listening to right now?
Pinkie & the Brain episode.
23. How many countries have you visited?
At least 5?
24. Are your parents strict?
No.
25. Would you go sky diving?
No.
26. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Sure?
27. Whats on your mind right now?
Money?
28. Is there anything you want to say to someone?
It's been 7 years ... don't worry, I think I'm a little better now.
29. Have you ever been in a castle?
Yes.
30. Do you rent movies often?
No.
31. Whats your zodiac sign?
Virgo.
32. When was the last time you had sex?
Good question...
33. Name five facts about yourself.
- Favorite color is Sapphire Blue.
- I've traveled a lot when I was little.
- I carry a sketchbook in my purse.
- I still enjoy watching cartoons/anime.
- Summer time is usually my convention season time.
34. Ever had a near death experience? If so, what happened?
Woke up, felt like I was literally dying, couldn't yell for help & it was hard to breathe.
35. Do you believe in karma or predestiny?
Yes.
36. Brown or white eggs?
I see no difference.
37. Do you own something from Hot Topic?
No.
38. Ever been on a train?
Yes.
39. Ever been in love?
Yes.
40. If you were paid 1 million dollars to spend the night in a supposed haunted house, would you do it?
Yep, it'll pay off my debt & the taxes entailed with getting that money.
41. If you could trade places with any person living or dead, who would you trade places with?
No one.
42. If you could shorten your life expectancy by 10 years to becopme more attractive, would you do it?
No?
43. Whom do you admire and why?
My mom, ultimately in the end, I saw the whole picture behind her.
44. What was your favorite bedtime story as a child?
Hmm...dunno.
45. You’re walking down the street, you come across a burning building. A woman says her baby is trapped inside, what would you do?
Call for help then see if I can try to save the baby.
46. If you could choose the future profession of your son or daughter, would you?
No.
47. What was your best experience on drugs or alcohol?
I wouldn't remember...?
48. What was your worst experience on drugs or alcohol?
Haven't had one...yet?
50. As your walking down the street you find a suitcase full of money sitting next to a parked car, would you take it?
Depends...was anyone there or completely abandoned? 
51. If you found that a close friend has AIDS, would you still hang out with them?
Of course.
52. In front of you are 10 pistols, 5 of which are loaded. If you survive you’d receive 100 million dollars. Would you be willing to place 1 to your head and pull the trigger?
Uh...no.
53. How old were you when you lost your virginity?
Good question...
54. Do you believe in ghosts, werewolves or vampires?
Ghosts yes.
55. If you could live forever, would you want to?
Not really no.
56. Which fictional movie character most resembles who you are?
No one...thankfully.
57. If you could go back in time, which time period would you visit?
Any moment in time where I disappointed or made my mom upset & fix it.
58. If they were to televise a live execution, would you watch it?
No?
59. If you could be the president of the USA, would you be willing to do it?
Sure.
60. If you could choose the sex of your unborn child, would you want to?
No?
61. Would you rather live longer or be wealthy?
Wealthy.

Journal Meme: 2 out of 3 - Elephant Love Song



Taken from Seoul-Mate @ deviantART --

RULES:
1. Put Your itunes, windows media player etc on Shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS
4. Put any comments in brackets after the song name

How would you describe yourself?:
Hook

What do you like in a guy/girl?:
9pm 'til I come

How do you feel today?:
Total Eclipse of the Heart

What is life's purpose?:
Wonderful Tonight

What is your motto?:
Koji Kondo

What do your friends think of you?:
Shoulda Woulda Coulda

What do you think of your parents?:
Never Had A Dream Come True

What do you think about very often?:
F'ing You Tonight

what is 2 + 2?:
Redeemer

What do you think of your best friend?:
Sakura No Toki

What do you think of the person you like?:
Hear You Calling

What is your life story?:
Season's Call

What do you want to be when you grow up?:
Red Alert

What do you think of when you see the person you like?:
Until We Say Goodbye

What will you dance to at your wedding?:
O Holy Night

What will they play at your funeral?:
In My Life

What is your hobby/interest?:
In Every Possible Way

What is your biggest fear?:
Counting Blue Cars

What is your biggest secret?:
Get Ready

What do you think of your friends?:
Come

What will you post this as?:
Elephant Love Song