Sunday, November 25, 2012

First 40 hours of Internship

I learned a lot! :)))

Office: OVCPD (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development), MSU-IIT

Team (officemates): 
      - Multimedia: Claire, Mahal, Clen, Vanessa
      - Database: Helaryn, Kathy, Diorey, Duran, Elnas, Floralou

First Project (with Claire): OVCAF (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance) Montage for the last flag ceremony of the year (December 3)
First Client: OVCAF and Human Resource Management Division

Project Status: In Progress...

And tomorrow is another start for adventure! I really feel that it's going to be fun and exciting! ;) HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Yes! Ikuzo! :D

PS. Praise God for awesome "officemates" who keep me sane :)

"A creative work takes a lot of time, effort and creative power." - Sir Rex Sacayan

Saturday, November 17, 2012

d'ExPosse (A month after "Camping Galore")

Official Poster
Click >> HERE << to see the trailer.

NYAHAHAHAHA! This was all created for fun. But I actually had this in mind after our Camping (thanks to Auntie Erlene, Uncle Clarence, and Megg for the love, assistance, and support). 

We all missed a lot of school events because of effin' deadlines so we decided to camp together. We've done it, though we're not yet through with school stuff. We just all wanted to take a break, treat ourselves, and enjoy life together.

10.17.12 marks that amazing experience. But prior and after that day, we have created and have been creating a lot of treasured memories.


The video obviously shows how I feel. Knowing that I have such friends makes me feel really blessed. To date, last semester is the most stressful in my whole college life. But it is also the most awesome.

I will forever thank Him for making you a part of my life. 
Thank you for our amazing friendship girls! ♥

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Today I learned 2 things...

... to make a decision and to trust Him more.

I am not just skeptical, I am also sensitive. I value friendship so much. I am always fascinated how this rotten world becomes a better place because of the love shared by friends.

Back in my first year of high school, I tried hating a classmate because my friend asked me to. I know it wasn't nice but I did it for the name of friendship. But that's just too childish, and I won't recommend it. So yeah.... I strongly believe that friends should stick together! No. Matter. What.

No one should be left behind. No one should leave someone.

That's why, it hurts. To be that "someone". Call me overacting but that's how I felt.

Just a "friendly" advice (in case someone else gets to read this), never give false hopes. Because you have no idea how painful it would be to found out that everything was just for a short period of time. If you're not sure, don't assure. If you can't withstand your friend's pain, then don't just give her your handkerchief. Be there! Stay with her! But if it's impossible for you to do all that, then don't say anything; just pray for her.

So today, I learned to make a decision. And not to rely on someone else. Cuz you'll never know, she might have great plans for herself, and you may not be part of it. Or maybe, she doesn't want to drag you, cuz she's thinking, you might not feel going with her. Hmmm... The latter's convincing. But she should have asked me first! :'( Okay, nevermind.

And I am not just sensitive, I am also a coward.

I have so many fears - and these are caused by all the doubts I have on myself. But I guess, this one is just so perfect to calm me down..


The drive to be good. The thirst to improve. At least I have all that. Hoping, that would be enough... maybe, for now. But wouldn't it be a good start? Then let's create a progress from that!

And hoping, 4-5 months from now, I can attest that this is true...


Yoshi! Let's go!


Let's be fearless.. He's with us!

PS. I ignored 2 friend's chat because of this tough time. Sorry Gisela and Claire.. I wasn't in myself. I was avoiding to hurt you. Will resume fan girling (for Gisela) and sharing silly jokes (for Claire) maybe later. Sorry...

Monday, November 12, 2012

For Cathy Nguyen's birthday...

... I tried (really, really, REALLY hard) to be artsy.


But I failed. >'(




Trivia:  I tried sketching before but this is the first work that I shared publicly.  And might probably be the last.  KILL ME!!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Awkward Octopus Update

Last night, before going to sleep (after the first day of editing), this just suddenly pops into my mind...

I'M GONNA MAKE THIS A 6-MONTH (or maybe longer) PROJECT!! Yay! \(≧∇≦)/

But let's backtrack 2 days ago...


"... do it for yourself."
Those words.

Thanks Hooi for the words of encouragement ♥
Sometimes, I just really have to hear it from someone else for me be able to believe in myself. Thank God for amazing friends! ☺

So I have decided to cut it off! And DO IT FOR MYSELF. I won't be editing it for Wong Fu Productions or for the people who wanted to play with it. I will make it "awksome" for no one else, but myself. With that, I would be reminded to take no pressure, to have fun, and to remember why I created the Awkward Octopus game in the first place.

One dot, one frame, at a time.


Iku-zo!

Saturday, November 3, 2012

They want to play (my) Awkward Octopus!

October 31, 2012. Just when the most stressful October of my life was about to end, I scrolled down my FB News Feed and saw this...


Until this very moment, I am still hyped-up and overwhelmed with Wong Fu Productions' recognition. Though I know, they may not really think about my submission since they are used to the love and attention they get from all their "awksome" fans. And what blows my mind is the demand question of some few people about where could they download the game.

I must admit, I am a very skeptical person. My friends would always wonder why would I feel awful (shy, I think would be more appropriate) if people would compliment me. But I don't think that's being skeptical. I just know where I stand, what my capabilities are, and my limitations.

Awkward Octopus: The Search for His 8 Tentacles, inspired by Wong Fu Production's Awkward Octopus plush, is a mini (to the miniest level) game that I made using Adobe Flash CS5 for our lab activity in my major subject, IT130 Multimedia Systems under Sir Erik. This is the first game that I have ever created in my whole life (sounds like an excuse, hehe). I certainly give credit to Sir Erik for this requirement and experience. But people must believe me when I say, this game is too simple that they will really find it boring. You only have to click 8 moving objects (tentacles). If you successfully click all of them within the given time, you win, else you lose! As simple, and as not challenging as that!

And now... I feel like editing the game, making it more interesting to share it publicly. But I'm afraid time is not on my side. And I have a big doubt on my current skills. Releasing the game is like a make or break for me. But I really find this as a great opportunity. It's just that, fear is holding me back. It's been 2 days of thinking about editing the game, and I never have started anything yet.

I hope it's not yet too late.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Mae in Progress... Who. What. When. Where. Why.

Who. Me, Myself, and I... and Him.

What. I dream a lot, widely. But behind those dreams are fears and doubts if my desires are in accordance to His purpose. I'm gonna post anything (as random as it gets) in this blog; hoping to track my progress and assess if I am heading to the right path.

When. November 2, 2012. This marks the start of this online sort of journal. The goal is to realize my purpose... And when will that be? I have no answer for that. In the meantime, let's keep it going and continue the progress.

Where. I may be living on this earth for a period of time, but what's certain is that, I'm gonna live in something way much better when the time will finally come. And that, is what I am looking forward to and will be my greatest motivation to continue this journey on.

Why. Virtual outlet and progress tracking. If this won't work, then at least, I've tried. But I have a feeling that this is gonna be fun.

Rock on! \m/
- Mae ☺ ♥