Guess Who's Back?

Yup. It's me. I'm back, back, back again! After a long hiatus due to work and studies, I'm finally back in full force with plenty to share.

Now since it is Christmas day, I've got to wish everyone a safe and warm holiday season! Here are some lovely holiday graphics shared with me by some of the artists I've worked with this year:

Helen Musselwhite

MaricorMaricar

 Felt Mistress

Cheers!!

Recap

This weekend was fun.

come up!

cinco de drinko

ole!

a friend's successful birthday night

tape digging at Silverlake Farmer's Market

lovely daisies in someone's front yard

lobster potstickers

on mother's day brunch

cinco.cinco

Happy Cinco de Mayo

a lucky day

Happy President's Day

On his off days he liked to dress up as Ronald McDonald and just chill.

Whatever you do this President's Day, have fun.

By: Daniel Polevoy

oh and browse on over to her blog to check out the new layout

from the nitty gritty

Oso Grande

the long weekend was a good one. thanks jaxx and kris.

our little cabin on the mountain

good times

no one knows why

fully stocked

fully full

cups and cups and spaghetti

smart mouth

collecting tiles

the view from inside

so smooth

not for long

snow angeling

LA halo fit for an angel

eskimo dog

you've got mail.. and a pig

el oso grande

summon the king

oh filipinos

such great heights

that's a wrap

A Merry Christmas

Even though Christmas spirit dwindles a little more each year we get older, there's always a little something to be merry about. This year I would've been more than happy with the warmth of my home and some food in my belly. But this year I got 2 very thoughtful gifts!

First was the Canon digicam from Kodama

Second was the new and improved Kindle 3g and wi-fi

Been using both of my new toys to the max, and for both of them I'm so excited and grateful! 

This family portrait also makes me happy:

who doesn't belong?

 I can only think of 2 things that could've made this Christmas complete. Can you guess what they are?

From us

Dia de los Muertos

As you may or may not know, today is "Dia de los Muertos," literally translated, "Day of the Dead." It's a Mexican holiday also known as "All Saints Day" in Catholic terms, a day to honor and remember the ones who have passed on. 

Since death is naturally associated with sad undertones, the custom is to reverse the negativity with positive expressions in an effort to celebrate life instead of mourn. This is why you might see such symbols as 'sugar skulls,' fancily decorated skulls that are used to mock death. 

And thus, Hallow's Eve (Halloween) came about. America adopted the concept and totally misconstrued the actual history and tradition, much like we have other holidays. So now, every 31st of October we play dress up in skimpy costumes and pass out candy. Yay!

... and that's all for today's history lesson! So take a minute to think of someone special you've lost, and be happy that you remembered their life today.

Now, some of my fave sugar skulls and sugar skull interpretations:

Sugar Skulls - OC Fair '09

Sugar Skull Fam - OC Fair '09

Sugar Skull Galore - Venice Beach '10

Sir Hector's Sugar Skull Tattoo

Sugar Skull Cartons

Sylvia Ji

Brian Viveros

Angelique Houtcamp

Happy Halloween!

from Hello Kitty and Andre the Giant

What day is today?

Today is mother's day! 

(Kudos if you can identify this quote!)

One of my favorite pictures of her. Lovin the short do and the over the shoulder glance.

Happy Mother's day to all the mom's out there!

Fembot

Yea, so this has nothing to do with today's holiday, but it's awesome regardless.

Enjoy your day off.