Origami Ornaments

You can make origami ornaments with instructions here: http://blog.elfster.com/2009/12/14/origami-ornaments-out-of-scrap-paper/,

here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-ball-ornaments-for-your-Christmas-tree/,

or here: http://www.origami-club.com/en/xmas/index.html BTW,this link has a lot of them.

Buildings and Houses and Architects

Weirdest buildings in the world: http://www.hemmy.net/2007/02/15/weird-houses-around-the-world/

Tallest buildings and structures in the world: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_

buildings_in_the_world

Look at this binocular-shaped building and more: http://www.coolmags.net/78-strangest-buildings-around-the-world.html

Frank Gehry is a world renown architect. he is known for creating his weird yet whimsical structures.

I can't say which is the most amazing, and he has many, many, many, wonderful buildings.

And look at this chair he designed Doesn't this look like the Sydney Opera House?

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

1.One year, when both my parents had lost their jobs, I remember using pieces of taped together construction paper to make this super-easy Christmas Tree. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/christmas/papertree/ is where I got the super easy instructions.
2.Becuase it doesn't rain or snow, or much less go below freezing temperatures where I live, I found these "Shelfsicles" really nice.
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/shimmering-shelfsicles-674963/
3.I love it when my friends find creative ways to wrap gifts! They look SO nice under my tree. You just have to open them real carefully. There are really good ideas here: http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/gifts/wrapping/creative-wrapping-ideas-10000001137821/index.html, here: http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/gift-wrapping-1207, or here: http://familycrafts.about.com/od/giftwrap/CreativeGiftWrapIdeas.htm

That is all for today!

Weekly Newsletter

It's almost Christmas and everybody is rushing to buy presents. I often find myself unable to find a suitable present for my friends and family, so here are a few suggestions:
#1:Chocolates. Everyone loves them, right? I that person is trying to lose weight or looks like he/she needs to, then don't even think about it.
#2: A good Christmas book. Over the years, I have quite a collection of Christmas Story Books from when I was little, and also quite a few novels about Christmas from a certain friend of mine.
#3: A Game. These days all children want is Wii Game this, DS Game that, Xbox Game this, Computer Game that. All those are kinda expensive if you are looking for something cheap or under ten dollars, get them a good old board game like Monopoly, or Life, their parents will be pleased to see their child not using andy electronics.
Well I can't think of anything else, so I'll post tomorrow.

Fun Christmas Games

So yesterday my mom and I planted a tree, it took SO long to dig a three feet hole. With all that roots and stuff, we were so tired we couldn't cook dinner. I would load some pictures on, but I can't find my camera so maybe I'll do it later. Today we are goiung yt o tlak about a fun Christmas game I found on http://www.santalady.com/xmasgame/xmassong.html.It's really fun.

Is It Thursday Already? Origami Christmas Tree

I'm sorry, I was sick with the cold and I had to stay in bed. So today I am going to teach you how to make an origami Christmas Tree. This is from http://www.origamichristmastree.com/diagrams.html

How to make the star is kinda hard to understand, but you can find the tutorial at http://www.origami-resource-center.com/strip-folding.html It also shows another way to make a star. You can browse it for more origami how-tos.

Christmas Tree

My mom made cupcakes and they turned out looking not-so-nice, so we changed it into a Christmas tree. We used a lot of candy, sprinkles, etc. And the presents are Starbursts and Nerds. It looks a lot better in real life.

Newsletter

I probably won't write on Sunday, since I have a performance. Well, I need to go now.

Dr. Seuss Borrowed From My Other Blog

I'm borrowing this from my other blog at http://myartfromtracy.blogspot.com/

I also have another blog at http://authorswriteyourself.blogspot.com/

Dr. Seuss

Most people should know about Dr. Seuss, right? but did you know his name is actually pronounced Soice? (Rhymes with rejoice) His full name is Theodor Seuss Geisel even though everyone calls him Seuss. He wrote his books under many different pen names like Dr. Seuss, Theo. LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, etc. His most famous for the fun rhyming children's books he has written like Yertle the Turtle, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, and his most famous... The Cat in the Hat!!!

He is also famous for drawing the pictures on his books, being a cartoonist. He has also written the

movie Design or Death, which won an award.

What To Do When You're Bored At Class

Hilarious! I did the commenting.

From: http://www.laughnet.net/college.htm

Warning: Do not do all of them in one class.


1. Try to develop psychic powers, then use 'em. What if you already have powers?
2. Inflate a beachball and throw it around the room. An origami one or do I have to specially bring one?
3. Sing Show Tunes. I don't know what 'Show Tunes' is?
4. Make loud animal noises then deny doing it. The most hilarious would be snorting like a pig, or act like a donkey.
5. Think of new pick lines. See if they work. what are pick lines?
6. Pretend you're flying a jet fighter in the Gulf War. do this during history class.
7. Churn some butter. How? I don't have the materials.
8. Conceive a brand new language. Oooh! I like this one.
9. Walls made of brick. Count 'em. I don't have brick walls at my school!!!
10. Plot revenge against someone. Mwa ha ha ha!!!
11. Think of nicknames for everyone you know. like frizzy-haired lizzy, and shorty, and piggy...
12. See how long you can hold your breath. what if you faint while doing it?
13. Take your pants off and give them to the professor. Eeew! Whoever does that is pervert!
14. Chew on your arm until someone notices. Seriously?
15. Change seats every three minutes. what if there are no other seats?Squeeze someone off as revenge.
16. Think of ways to cheat at Trivial Pursuit. This one's hard...
17. Shave. what if you already did this morning?
18. Run across the room, tag someone and say "You're it.". you'll really get in trouble for this one.
19. Announce to the class that you are God and that you're angry. what if you're religious?
20. Think of five new ways to use your shoes. I can think of hilarious ways...
21. Start a wave. I luv waves!!!
22. Walk around the room begging for spare change. "I have no caf money," you say and dab water at your eyes ir something.Good for drama class

23. Roast marshmellows. or pretend to
24. Practice phrasing your answers in the form of a question. what's two plus two? Is it three or four?
25. Crawl around the room humming the music from Mission Impossible. Love this one!!
26. Take apart your desk. with your swiss army knife!
27. Pretend to communicate with your home planet. co eee lee la loo ga ga
28. Play rock-paper-scissors with yourself. Accuse your left hand of cheating. I did not cheat you cheater lemon eater!!!
29. Do a quick tapdance routine. or ballet if you're a boy.
30. Try bird-watching. what if there are no windows? try to listen for birds.
31. Walk up the aisle yelling, "Popcorn! Hot popcorn here!". and down the isle
32. Throw your backpack at someone. like your nemisis to get REVENGE!!! mwa ha ha
33. Run to the window, then say, "Sorry, I thought I saw the Bat-signal". HI-Larious
34. Ask the person in front of you to marry you. wat if they saay yes and you don't have a ring? wat if you're a girl? just wait?
35. Start laughing really hard and say, "Oh, now I get it.". what if someone asks get what?
36. Make a sundial. HOW!!!
37. Give yourself a new identity. like the Swedish murderer.
38. Write a screenplay about a diabetic Swedish girl who can't swim. or abvout something else.
39. Dig an escape tunnel. with your spoon or pencil. dig through the flooring, or more like scratch.
40. Announce your candidacy for President. of the USA!!!

Marta Becket and Death Valley

So I went to Death Valley for vacation, and FYI it is in Southern California in USA. I had to ride on the car from San Diego, the most southern tip of California to Death Valley, which is about 6-8 hours. There is an inn, called Amargosa Opera House and Hotel. Marta Becket, the owner, is a world famous singer/actress/dancer/choreographer/painter that sings at the Opera House. She performs on Saturdays and Sundays, and also Holidays. She painted the interior of the hotel, and she's really good. (which means better than me and I'm considered very good) Interesting facts:

• Badwater Basin, which is located in Death Valley, is the lowest point in North America
• It is 282 feet below sea level
• It was named Badwater Basin because of its ill tasting water
• Death Valley is considered the hottest, most driest place in the US
• It used to be full of Borax (White Gold) Mines

If you have an idea about what to write about next time, please post it as a comment.

Rain GO AWAY!!! What do do when it's raining

SO right now it is raining in San Diego, so here is a list of things to do when it's raining.

1.So I decided that one fun thing to do is make a rainbow. (Don't forget the pot 'o gold!) You can make it out of paper, or candy, or even a cake!

2. If you don't feel like it, you make your own REAL rainbow. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Rainbow

3. Try to balance something on your nose or outstretched hand.

4. Make a homemade birthday card, Christmas card, etc. Get creative. Find websites that teach you how to make pop up cards like http://robertsabuda.com/popmakesimple.asp

5. Make your own list of things to do while it's raining, or even things to do IN the rain. Post it as a comment.

6. Help me think of something to write about tomorrow and post is as a comment.

7. Try painting in the rain.

8. Look at the window. Pick two water droplets and see who reaches the bottom of the window first.

9. Sing "rain, rain go away." Or other songs. Or silly songs.

10. Try to memorize a funny poem like the ones Edward Lear writes. Or write a poem. Or a book.

Weekly Newsletter

I'm sorry I haven't posted in three days, but I was busy for the holiday, you know. I probably won't post tomorrow,and I need to do this fast... I just put up the Christmas Tree and Lights and I am now writing. Right now it's 3:25 and it's NOT morning. Well, that's all.

Last Night: this Morning

Last night I was up late, watching videos on youtube about weird facts and stuff. I was bored, so I typed in 'random', and there, appeared Random Facts, so I pressed it.

I found this this game called TypeRacer, and to beat other people you have to type as fast as you can. There's also a match where you can invite your friends, and you can also practice. They make you type quotes form songs, movies, and books In the small typing box.

I Found Something Cool...

I found this AWESOME blog called Lists Galore! at http://listsgalore.blogspot.com/ Here is a list of brainteasers I found on it.

11 brain teasers

Q1. A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms: The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven't eaten in 3 years. Which room is safest for him?

Q2. A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him under water for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out together and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be?

Q3. A magician was boasting one day at how long he could hold his breath under water. His record was 6 minutes. A kid that was listening said, "that's nothing, I can stay under water for 10 minutes using no type of equipment or air pockets!" The magician told the kid if he could do that, he'd give him $10,000. The kid did it and won the money. Can you figure out how?

Q4. There are two plastic jugs filled with water. How could you put all of this water into a barrel, without using the jugs or any dividers, and still tell which water came from which jug?

Q5. What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and grey when you throw it away?

Q6. Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?

Q7. This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it? It looks so plain you would think nothing was wrong with it! In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is unusual though. Study it, and think about it, but you still may not find anything odd. But if you work at it a bit, you might find out! Try to do so without any coaching!

Q8. You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?

Q9. If you overtake the last person, then you are...?

Q10. (in your head!) Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10. What is the total?

Q11. Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?


ANSWERS:

A1. The third. Lions that haven't eaten in three years are dead.

A2. The woman was a photographer. She shot a picture of her husband, developed it, and hung it up to dry.

A3. The kid filled a glass of water and held it over his head for 10 minutes.

A4. Colour and Freeze them first. Take them out of the jugs and put the ice in the barrel. You will be able to tell which water came from which jug.

A5. The answer is charcoal. In Homer Simpson's words: mmmm... Barbecue.

A6. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

A7. The letter "e", which is the most common letter in the English language, does not appear once in the long paragraph

A8. If you answer that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second!

A9. If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?!

A10. Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually 4100. Don't believe it? Check with your calculator!

A11. Nunu? NO! Of course not. The fifth daughter is Mary. Read the question again.

How To Draw Flowers

Just in time for Christmas, I found this tutorial about drawing Poinsettia. You can use this to decorate homemade cards, or just draw it for fun. Here is the site: http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-draw-a-poinsettia.htm

There is a "next" button at the top right corner of the page you press to get the instructions. They have more flower tutorials when you scroll to the bottom of the page.

Weekly Newsletter

SO I am goin' on vacation so I won't be able to post for some time. Bye!! And have a good Thanksgiving Dinner. I hope you made the origami turkeys...

1000 Origami Flowers

http://www.oneinchpunch.net/2008/08/19/1000-origami-flowers-artwork-by-james-roper/ See this amazing paper structures and more at this site.

The Art of Making Paper Flowers

I was looking ALL morning for a simple, easy way to make realistic paper flowers-NO ORIGAMI. All of the realistic origami flowers are HARD, so I found something better... I will only post the website today, because there's a video. If you scroll to the end of the page you will see some other projects he made.

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49153/how-to-make-elegant-parchment-flowers-with-jeffrey-rudell

Please post a comment if you have any ideas for next post and you can contact me at traZyZeng@gmail.com

Benison???

This is from dictionary.com the word of the day

benison

\BEN-uh-suhn; -zuhn\ , noun;

1.

Blessing; benediction.

Quotes:

In the beginning, Gibran's small estate was worth some $50,000, benison enough for a village of ten thousand souls.

-- Stefan Kanfer, "But is it not strange that elephants will yield -- and that The Prophet is still popular?",New York Times, June 25, 1972

Yet to be with him was a benison, a curiously exhilarating and anarchic experience, as the lightning celerity of his thought processes took you on a kind of helter-skelter ride of surreal non-sequiturs, sudden accesses of emotion and ribald asides, made all the more bizarre for being uttered in those honeyed tones by the impeccably elegant gent before you.

-- Simon Callow, "A life full of frolics", The Guardian, May 19, 2001

Origin:

Benison comes from Old French beneison, from Latin benedictio, from benedicere, "to bless," from bene, "well" + dicere, "to say."

Wait, I have more!!!

So a friend sent me this email about this... Well read it! HAHAHA

I knew a person that was so
stupid that.......

she called me to get my phone number.

She spent 20 minutes looking at the orange juice box because it said 'concentrate.'

she tried to put M&M's in alphabetical order..

she sent me a fax with a stamp on it.


she tried to drown a fish.

she thought a quarterback was a refund....

she got locked in a grocery store and starved to death...

she tripped over a cordless phone.

she took a ruler to bed to see how long she slept.

she asked for a price check at the Dollar Store.

she studied for a blood test..

she thought Meow Mix was a CD for cats...

when she heard that 90% of all crimes occur around the home, she moved.

when she missed the 44 bus, she took the 22 bus twice instead..

when she took you to the airport and saw a sign that said 'Airport Left' she turned around and went home

Please post a comment if you have an idea for next post. Email me at traZyZeng@gmail.com

Inside Look on My Life

I'm not a particularly organized person, but my house is clean. I'm severeley allergic to dust, which has become a problem. I'm also allergic to shrimp and lobsters. Isn't that sad? And here I go, rambling on about my problems. I'm a manga and anime addict, I learn 4 languages, including English, which are Japanese, Latin, Chinese, and English (Rosetta Stone really does work well). I love all needle crafts, and art too. I spent the time before school on manga, at MangaFox. I live really close to a park, and I go there to read sometimes, and to do stuff. I like hiking. I guess I don't have many problems in life. I guess...

Turkeyful Thanksgiving: Origami Turkey

I'm going to someone else's house for thanksgiving, but you can use these cute and festive turkeys to decorate your table for guests. I got a lot of results when I searched for an origami turkey but I picked one I particularly thought looked like a turkey. It is by Anita Barbour, and she has made many origami how-tos. Find more of her origami instructions at http://spiraclemusic.com/ and press Press Here for Anita Barbour's Origami, then press Links to AFB Diagrams. There are four pages for the turkey, and it's kinda hard so you might have to persevere. I'm not going to post the instructions here, so you have to go to it yourself.

That's all for today! (I think)

Origami and Playlist

I made an origami daffodil today. It literally took me hours to figure the instructions out! Ugh. I stared at the diagrams and instructions, until it gave me a severe headache. But I found a savior! jonakashima and joostlangeveld's channels both have amazing origami tutorials, and awesome projects. They are genius.

source

source

I'm also introducing a few of my favorite songs,

Cinderella-Steven Curtis Chapman

Lyrics

Song

If I Die Young-The Band Perry

Lyrics

Song

Everything-Michael Buble

Lyrics

Song

The Real Me-Natalie Grant

Lyrics

Song

Your Heart Will Lead You Home-Kenny Loggins

Lyrics

Song

Paperclip Art

source

source

Edit:

I can't find the source for the first three... Sorry.

Ten Longest...

1.The ten longest words in the English Language

2. Ten Longest Highways

3. Ten Longest Rivers

4. Ten Longest Novels

5. Ten Longest Running TV Sitcoms

6. Ten Longest Home Runs

7. Ten Longest Caves

8. Ten Longest Bridges

9. Ten songs over Ten Minutes Long

10. Longest Tunnels

Craft Stylish: How to transform a simple t-shirt dress

Sorry I didn't post in the morning but in the evening. So today I was scrolling the internet today and saw this website called CraftStylish.com and saw this cute tee shirt you can make out of a plain dress shirt. Here's the link. I was thinking of introducing myself, so here goes.

Favorite Color: Wild Blue Yonder (it's a crayola color)

Author: Sarah Dessen, Ally Carter, Jacqueline West... (can't think of anymore right now)

Movie: The Incredibles!!! I know it's a kiddie movie, but I just love it!

Anime: Either Kochikame, or H2O

Anime Movie: MY neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Ponyo, or anything by Studio Ghibli

Manga: Bakuman, Akusaga (Blank Slate) by Aya Kanno, Shinshi Doumei Cross (Gentleman's Alliance Cross) by Arina Tanemura, Gakuen Alice by Higuchi Tachibana, Kitchen Princess by Natsumi Ando (I didn't include any popular ones like Naruto, Beelzebub, Bleach, or Death Note, or Vampire Knight, or Dengeki Daisy, or Kaichou wa Maid Sama, because everyone knows them.)

Manhwa: A Kiss to my Prince by Hee-Eun Kim, Legend by Kara Woo Soojung, Bride of the Water god by Mi-Kyun Yun

Song: If I die Young by The Band Perry, Everything by Michael Buble, Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman

J-pop Song: Mayonako no Orchestra by Aqua Timez

I suppose you know enough about me now!