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Zombie Street Fighters

J and I have a thing for zombies. We love zombie flicks, zombie video games, and even zombie books (I personally think Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is overrated but believe World War Z to be one of the best books of the past decade). And we're pretty sure that if there were ever to be a zombie apocalypse, we would be able to survive. So how could I resist posting these Zombie Street Fighter illustrations by Manuel Augusto Dischinger Moura? Ken Chun Li Guile Akuma Ryu Camy Ibuki Blanka Sagat I can definitely see some Resident Evil influence in the Zombie Blanka (holy tongue-whips, Batman!), and like to think that Chun Li and Guile look especially gruesome in their undead states. Which is your favorite? Are you a fan of the zombie...

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18 Weeks

This week's update is a few days late, but I've had good reason to postpone. There isn't anything new or exciting on the pregnancy front aside from my severe round ligament pain. I still feel some aching, but it seems like the pain is gradually getting better. Praise God! I'm happy that I can now move about, especially considering that we're leaving for our babymoon in just two days (!!!) and we had purchased non-refundable tickets and hotel rooms in order to get the best possible rates. I am however, feeling extra sluggish and Jabba-esque due to my being in bed for the past few days. I stepped on the scale this morning to find that I had gained two pounds from...

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Happy Children’s Day!

Ask any child in Korea what the date June 25 signifies and they may give you a blank stare. But any mention of May 5 will be met with smiles and excitement. Why? Because May 5 is Children's Day, a national holiday reserved for the celebration of children and the youth and innocence they embody. The Korean Children's Day was created by the children's writer and storyteller Bang Jung Hwan in 1923 as a way to instill a sense of independence and national pride in children. Bang had noticed the low status that the Korean culture — based on Confucian ideals of placing value on age and maturity — placed on children and so wrote an "An Open Letter to Adults," which stated: Children...

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That Flippin’ Clock!

The Fliqlo screensaver. Used (and loved) by many a minimalist and design enthusiasts alike, it has become one of the most popular screensavers of the past year. image source And today, I found the perfect physical accompaniment: I love it — it's the perfect mix of retro, minimalist, and functional design. Measuring more than a foot wide, it is surely to make an impact in any home. Get your own for $80 at the Little Clock Shop. Via Apartment Therapy Unplggd. ...

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