http://www.michaelspascua.com The Life of a Freelancer Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:17:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I know, I know...I own a blog. I should probably use it. I've been pre-occupied with three things: - Designing some stuff for Jam Asia - Fashion scene...harajuku wedding...a lot of stumbles - Grad School - Just applying is a toughie. I hate my personal statement, but it needs two more revisions ... http://www.michaelspascua.com/2010/heyyy-long-time-no-see/ There was something up about America's Next Top Model this season: there's no money is there? The girls show up at a Sheraton hotel, which is nearby Universal Studios Hollywood. At least last season they had a somewhat good looking hotel for the short models. I dunno announcing the Sheraton ... http://www.michaelspascua.com/2010/top-model-talk-about-no-budget/ Project Runway posed an interesting challenge for their designers: create a piece based off of the four natural elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) I'm no fashion designer, but after having a bit of exposure with watching fashion shows and creating a "collection" for Jam Asia this year, I had some ... http://www.michaelspascua.com/2010/how-i-would-have-done-it-the-elements-of-fashion/ Today while I was ready to get some sort of post done, I had my laptop at an interesting angle: it caught every dust particle and finger print on my screen. Since I'm in Plattsburgh, I guess I'll have to deal with the consequences. Traditionally, I don't mind attacking any electronic ... http://www.michaelspascua.com/2010/dusty/ Hey everyone, I'm spending the weekend over at Plattsburgh and boy was the ride really smooth. A lot of cops were out, I assume getting their quota. I was a little surprised that there were so many at the middle of the month. I guess Westchester County is lazy and ... http://www.michaelspascua.com/2010/quick-update/ Well, I guess I got what I wished for: snow. Yay! I spent part of the day shoveling, but it was a bit moot. I think another four inches of snow added itself to the shoveled area so I’m gonna have to go out and shovel yet again sometime before ... http://www.michaelspascua.com/2010/winter-wonderland-part-deux/ Hollywood week is my favorite time on American Idol, we’ve finally gotten past the crappy singers and one wonders how well the rest do. Yesterday there were about 180 contestants, tonight is about 96 contestants all doing my favorite part (which doesn’t get enough air time): Group performances. I think ... http://www.michaelspascua.com/2010/what%e2%80%99s-on-tonight-american-idol/ Apparently the Polish (according to this news article) think that the “Pedobear” is one of the many mascots of the Vancouver Olympics. While the design is somewhat close, I think that it’s something that you shouldn’t mistake. Don’t get me wrong, Pedobear is one of those many interesting internet sensations, but ... http://www.michaelspascua.com/2010/another-ding-for-the-polish/ For once, I was ready for snow. I was like, "Bring it on weather!" I had my gloves, scarf, thermal pant-things, and ear grips ready. Then what happened? No snow. Sorry, everything just went to the south. Now in all reality, I'm happy nothing happened. I got my car washed yesterday ... http://www.michaelspascua.com/2010/winter-wonderlan-oh-wait-nevermind/ I still don't get why there is so much hype over the film Avatar. The people are blue and are in an alternate world. Woo-hoo. I guess on paper things don’t grab me. I don’t think it’s amazing, on visuals or what I’ve seen the acting. I keep reading articles about ... http://www.michaelspascua.com/2010/avatar-ded/