Tales from the Brain Pan

The Scattered Thoughts of an Infected Survivor

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Update: 5th of November

It’s already November 5th, and I don’t even remember when my last post on here was. (Apparently September 17th gaaahhhhh.) Anyway, a lot has been going down which is usually portrayed by my lack of internet conversation. So how about another bullet point update?

~ I’ve been tutoring students for more than a month now. They’ve been making progress, but one of them still gives me some trouble. I refer to him as “A kettle of different fish” due to his odd ability to produce a new issue that needs addressing each week.

~ I turned 23 on September 27th. I took a bunch of my friends to the nickel arcade, then had them over for Avengers and a failed Baked Alaska. There was some strangeness with a pizza man, which I will fill you all in on later.

~ For the last two Saturdays I have been in a special workshop class wherein we let it flow and produced some linoleum cuts and prints. It was bitchin, took away all of my stress, and reminded me why I like to write and Illustrate and how I need to just make things I actually like instead of stressing over assignments. I am far more mentally free now.

~ I’ve been going to a lot of open mics, readings, and lectures in the little gaps of time in my schedule. It’s been remarkable to just see and experience and get feedback on my work and network with others along the way. 

~ I think I’m getting sick or have been sick for a solid month and have simply ignored the symptoms, pushing them back where able. But I feel it in my nose right at this moment, and I shall have to do something about it post haste. I know I missed a class because of it without meaning to already, and I don’t want to miss any more. It will have been the 3rd class I’ve missed in my last 4 years of college.

~ I gave two sexual health presentations for Vic, my former Gay and Lesbian Studies professor. She praised me openly and was wonderful to see again and converse with. She says I gave the most comprehensive in-depth presentation of anyone she’s had come in thus far, so that made me super proud.

~ I’ve been spending alternate Thursday nights at a boardgame meetup in the loop. It’s been a great way to decompress and relax and make new friends. I like being able to casually game and pick up new ideas for boxes for the shelf at home. 

~ Seeing Amanda Palmer at the Metro on Saturday. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

So that’s where I’m at right now. Two years of illustration neglect is finally working its way out, life is good, pumpkin coffee is available at dunkin donuts. I’ll be back on as soon as I can find the time for tumblr. Until then.

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Weekend

Spent the weekend at Riotfest with Mike. Ordered in Chinese tonight. Then spent a good 2-3 hours cuddled up going through my work with him to compile into a semi-decent slap-dash portfolio. Got back home about 1am. I have to get up at 5am at the latest to catch an early train and print out the larger format pieces for the portfolio. However, I drank a 5 hour energy before I left the apartment so I wouldn’t fall asleep at the wheel so I’m basically on my own.

But Dunkin’s has pumpkin coffee back so I should be fine. And even though my first run portfolio is lack luster, I still feel pretty good about it.

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jawnsredpants: As I mentioned yesterday, today is the one-year anniversary of the inception of John’s Red Pants, drawn by the amazingly talented Reapersun. Both to celebrate the occasion and to show my appreciation for over 300 wonderful followers, I am hosting a giveaway that will feature art from Reapersun as the prize for 3 lucky winners! The Details: FIRST PRIZE (first name drawn) will win: One (1) drawing of your choice (drawn by Reapersun), a print of that drawing, AND a 3 oz. bag of Red Pants tea (blended by Cara McGee via Adagio Teas). SECOND PRIZE (second name drawn) will win: One (1) drawing of your choice (drawn by Reapersun). THIRD PRIZE (last name drawn) will win: One (1) drawing of your choice (drawn by Reapersun). All art requests will be posted on Reapersun’s blog. Only the first prize winner will receive a physical print of their request.  The Rules: A sum total of three (3) reblogs only. Likes count. So that’s a total of four (4) entries per person. You don’t have to be following me, but make sure your ask box is open. Giveaway blogs don’t count. Since first prize includes tea, there will be places I will not be able to ship it to. If that is the case, an alternate prize will be awarded in place of the tea.  If you’re under 18, please get permission from your parents before entering the giveaway. The giveaway begins today, September 11, and ends September 18, one week from now, at 11:59pm MDT (United States Mountain Time). Good luck!

jawnsredpants:

As I mentioned yesterday, today is the one-year anniversary of the inception of John’s Red Pants, drawn by the amazingly talented Reapersun. Both to celebrate the occasion and to show my appreciation for over 300 wonderful followers, I am hosting a giveaway that will feature art from Reapersun as the prize for 3 lucky winners!

The Details:

  • FIRST PRIZE (first name drawn) will win: One (1) drawing of your choice (drawn by Reapersun), a print of that drawing, AND a 3 oz. bag of Red Pants tea (blended by Cara McGee via Adagio Teas).
  • SECOND PRIZE (second name drawn) will win: One (1) drawing of your choice (drawn by Reapersun).
  • THIRD PRIZE (last name drawn) will win: One (1) drawing of your choice (drawn by Reapersun).

All art requests will be posted on Reapersun’s blog. Only the first prize winner will receive a physical print of their request. 

The Rules:

  • A sum total of three (3) reblogs only. Likes count. So that’s a total of four (4) entries per person.
  • You don’t have to be following me, but make sure your ask box is open.
  • Giveaway blogs don’t count.
  • Since first prize includes tea, there will be places I will not be able to ship it to. If that is the case, an alternate prize will be awarded in place of the tea. 
  • If you’re under 18, please get permission from your parents before entering the giveaway.

The giveaway begins today, September 11, and ends September 18, one week from now, at 11:59pm MDT (United States Mountain Time). Good luck!

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I remember my grandmother teaching me to make these sweet snacks at random one summer afternoon. I think it was one of the weeks where we were staying at the farm so we could attend swimming lessons. I was watching television and she asked if I wanted a snack before dinner. It takes about 5 minutes so if you’re interested give these a shot: Lay out as many saltines as you want on a baking sheet and place a marshmallow on each one. Place them in the over at 350 degrees for 5-6 minutes until the marshmallows slightly expand take them out of the oven and put a dollop of whatever flavor jam you like on the marshmallows. Nom.

I remember my grandmother teaching me to make these sweet snacks at random one summer afternoon. I think it was one of the weeks where we were staying at the farm so we could attend swimming lessons. I was watching television and she asked if I wanted a snack before dinner. It takes about 5 minutes so if you’re interested give these a shot:

  1. Lay out as many saltines as you want on a baking sheet and place a marshmallow on each one.
  2. Place them in the over at 350 degrees for 5-6 minutes until the marshmallows slightly expand
  3. take them out of the oven and put a dollop of whatever flavor jam you like on the marshmallows.
  4. Nom.

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heavymods: Max Yampolskiy designed these silicone genital implants to replace single beads, which tend to move around and not stay in formation. These all look fantastic. But I fear my reasons for liking them are sexually selfish and not nearly aesthetic.

heavymods:

Max Yampolskiy designed these silicone genital implants to replace single beads, which tend to move around and not stay in formation.

These all look fantastic. But I fear my reasons for liking them are sexually selfish and not nearly aesthetic.