This is Nina. She is a mother, wife, and daughter. Last September, Nina was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. After 7 rounds of aggressive chemotherapy, the cancer went into remission...
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A Hollywood insider once told me that assistants are often a overlooked source of information, influence, and power.
Upon hearing that, I wondered to myself, ‘Well what about all the other “little” people involved in each movie and television show? Who knows? Even a grip can potentially hold significant insider scoop and leverage!’
Alright, so my overactive imagination probably got the better of me there. (And it’s likely that most people reading this wouldn’t know what a grip even does.) But can you imagine, in this day and age, the fangasms that would ensue if every talented member of a movie/TV production had an active Facebook page, a Twitter feed, or even…gasp…an updated, detailed blog?
And this is where Michelle Carragher comes in. She is an embroidery artist and illustrator for notable productions such as Elizabeth I, Prince of Persia, and Stardust.
Oh, and did I mention Game of Thrones?
AND that she has a kickass blog which features numerous photos of her creations?
Of the following, Peter Parker seems to be most guilty of overusing hashtags. :-P I'd love to see more, Comediva! Hoping a new batch is in works for the future...
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Over the weekend, my friend Carol posted “before” and “after” photos of herself using the smartphone photo app Cymera. Unlike most western photo editing apps, this Asian app (I’m pretty sure it originated in Korea, since its homepage is hosted by Cyworld) allows you to make numerous beauty edits, many of which are obviously catered for the Asian standards of beauty: large eyes, slim face, and clear, smooth skin, just to name a few.
Everyone — including myself — who commented on the photos said that she looks better in the “before” version. I added that apps like these must have contributed to the increase of ulzzang‘s (the second definition’s the most accurate) in the recent years.
Nonetheless, I was intrigued. I knew that apps like Cymera existed, and that they are quite popular in Asia. (Xiaxue openly admits to using apps like this to “photoshop” herself before posting them online.) However, I had never tried one out for myself. What’s more, Cymera has an English interface and is readily available in the Google Play Store and iTunes!
Here’s my first try at using Cymera. The effects I used were: Big Eyes, Slim (makes your face slimmer), Makeup (false lashes and blush), and Cover Spots (makes your face clearer and smoother).
I wanted to pop in to give you a weekend update! First up is Aerin's developmental delays. Many people have been asking about her (a big thank you for your concern!), and the reason why I haven't written an update is because there hasn't been much progress. The state of NJ organizes its early intervention program by divisions that consist of 3-4 counties, and the one for our county doesn't seem very efficient, at least not in these initial stages. The number that the doctor gave us (which was confirmed via the web) is nothing but an answering service; they take down your information and tell you that someone will call you back within 2 business days. And even then, I haven't...
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