Sunday, February 3, 2013

January 2013 Entry



One month of 2013 is done. It felt fast to me and I honestly can't remember too much of what I did in January. Going to try things a little different this month/year.

- I caught up with certain people this month including a high school friend who was in town from Korea for a couple weeks. It was good.

- I attended RAW on January 14th. Saw my first cage match in person as well as see The Rock live and in attendance. And speaking of wrestling, the Royal Rumble was a great PPV. I was 50/50 on predictions.


- Soundbox had their 3rd birthday bash on the 19th. Ended up doing some RFM video/photo work. It was great seeing some familiar faces I had not seen in a long time as well as enjoy watching some incredibly talented dancers grace the stage. Check out performances from that show (especially CAKES, LunchBox, Laddy Rascals, and Riot Squad).


- Tons of work for The Game Fanatics. I actually think this is where the majority of my time has gone. Filming, editing, sometimes being on camera, uploading, etc. It really does take a large chunk of time. I've been in the process of uploading our older episodes of The Game Fanatics Show onto YouTube and since they're uncompressed, they take 3-5 hours to upload. But anytime I upload anything, I take that time to catch up on stuff. They keep me busy, but the results have been worth it more so than before. We've come a long way.


- I manged to complete watching the entire original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. I forgot a lot of stuff that happened like the first half of season 7 being entirely in Europe. My opinion about the series changed now that I'm older. At first I didn't like it when the series changed at season 8. Rewatching it now, seasons 8-10 were pretty good. Those seasons and season 1 had the most action while 2-7 were more cheesy. I still enjoyed those, but I preferred the ones with more action.

http://youtu.be/WDQzALOH9iU

- Goku VS Superman happened. My choice didn't win, but during the fight I kept thinking "but it's *****." Avoiding spoilers in case you haven't seen it yet. But overall entertaining.


- Speaking of Superman/comics, The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 was incredible. And Superman: Unbound is looking to be good. Can't wait for that.



- And I'm still doing stuff with the WingedVoX name. We're 4 episodes deep with "WingedVoX Revolution," my one week in the Korean music industry. It's a series of home videos I took during that time when I won a music contest and had the opportunity to make a song and music video. That happened 9-10 years ago and barely showed any of these videos to anyone. So please check them out.


- And I think that's it for this month. It's not too difficult to know what I've been up to since I do put a lot of it online (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter). So if you aren't connected to me through various sources of social media for Royal Flush Media, The Game Fanatics, WingedVoX, or my personal accounts then you're missing a lot. Support me because I'm going to keep doing these things and possibly a lot more as this year progresses.

Thank you for reading. Be healthy, be safe, be thankful, and be loved.


Take care.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

December 2012 Entry


"No resolutions. Just goals." That was the quote I started 2012 with. Unfortunately a lot of things happened that prevented almost all of my goals from being achieved. Personal problems, business problems, and other things just kept happening one after the other. The main thing was health problems because they almost factored into everything.

Initially I was going to write a longer entry detailing these stresses and frustrations (I just deleted 2 paragraphs and there was more that could have been written), but I think the sooner I leave 2012 behind me, the better.

There are 2 things I am thankful for that did make me smile and kept me going through the year; Vampy and The Game Fanatics. Vampy is an incredible inspiration and she puts a smile on my face with her tweets, videos, and things she has signed personally for me. I do hope to meet her some day. The Game Fanatics was what I needed to keep my video producing going. If it weren't for them I would have had less to do and my editing/producing skills would not have improved at all. And they properly motivate me, give me recognition on my skills, and are very ambitious with what they want to do and achieve. I'm thankful that I'm now a part of that ride.

Of course there are other people that were there for me. I think I've expressed my appreciation for them in person. If I haven't, then maybe next time we meet.

I am so glad 2013 is here because I was looking forward to so many things that are already in place to happen. Win or lose, these things need to be done. Evolve for the better.

2013 is the retry of 2012. "No resolutions. Just goals."


Thank you for reading. Be healthy, be safe, be thankful, and be loved.


Take care.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

November 2012 Entry

I'll apologize now for the negative attitude I'm having while typing this. This is late and it's going to be short. I've been pretty busy and a lot has been happening and were it not for what happened yesterday, I'd probably still have the energy to care about writing what happened in November. All I can really think of that happened was the flash mob and the WiiU launch. I know other things happened, but those 2 stick out and I would just complain because those were both stressful.



And then there's the usual plugs. I know a lot of people don't read this blog, but if you do and you haven't bothered to support me in Royal Flush Media, WingedVoX, or The Game Fanatics then you never will for whatever reason you have that you won't bother to tell me. Thank you to those that do because I really do appreciate it.

I might not do a post about 2012 when the year is over because it sucked almost all year round. If I do, I'll only talk about the highlights which were few and far in between.

Thank you for reading. I apologize again for the negativity. Be healthy, be thankful, be loved, and be safe.

Take care.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

October 2012 Entry

Not too late this time.

But now that I think about it and look back at Tweets and what I filmed, not much really happened. So for this entry, I'll try something a little different and focus on major things I was involved in. I'll end it the same with the shameless plugs that no one supports. Sorry if I skip on other important details.

=====The Game Fanatics=====
Honestly, I'm doing so much with these guys and I'm thankful. They've kept me busy and have been encouraging and have helped me strive to get better. Thanks, TGF.

I can also post on the site. My first post was the first episode of season 2 of "The Game Fanatics Show."


I also got involved with their Extra Life event this month, which I never thought I'd be part of. Although I only filmed a few clips and had photos taken, it wasn't bad.

And I still have more things cooking for the site. Stay tuned for that.

=====Parents=====
My parents returned from their month long trip on the 17th. It feels really good to have them back. Not just because of home cooked meals, but I kind of have a better sense of time flow when they're around. Don't know why.

But while they were gone, I at least learned more so than ever before that I can take care of myself. The worst part was being sick and alone, but I survived. It did make me wish I was in a relationship so someone could at least help take care of me. Besides, with my health in probably not the most stable it has ever been in so many years, it was good to know that I was okay without my parents around to be a reliable crutch.

=====Gangnam Style Flash Mob=====
So the bulk of my October was spent putting together and teaching "Gangnam Style" for a flash mob for the Korean Festival in November. Friends I knew in KASH were excited and we got the thumbs up to do it. Friends at Soundbox were interested and we collaborated. So every Saturday , the last to Sundays of October, and the first Friday of November was spent teaching this dance and working on formations and getting better.

A few had questioned my health and they were right to be concerned. There was one point after teaching and after most had left that I had a tiny attack. From the beginning I was planning the whole thing without me being part of it, but towards the latter half of the month I was confident that I could hold up. The dance was simple and not demanding so I was okay with doing it.

I'll do a more complete wrap up about the event itself next month, but I won't leave you hanging too much. Check out the performance below.

=====WingedVoX, Royal Flush Media, The Game Fanatics=====



I did another month long photo project on Twitter all October. Did you miss it? Then follow WingedVoX on Twitter. Such a simple solution.

There was also a tiny delay in a project under this name that I was hoping would start in October. Hopefully in November so keep tuned to this name to find out when it does happen.

I did complete a new series of videos that will debut in 2013. The first episode is slated to debut the first day of January.

More Adventures came out and more are to come. I'll throw in the Extra Adventure here as well. The last few will slowly come out the rest of this year.







RFM has been filling up with more TGF related work. I'm glad because there was little to show for a while. We also posted more photos recently (November) on our Facebook so please check those out and support us.




And of course there's constant stuff going on with The Game Fanatics. Show them support. They're a great crew.


=====Final Thoughts=====
- Pop-Fiction Episode 28: Mega Man Mega Mystery
I actually attempted this and didn't get far. At best I got a little above 40 screens.


- Angela Song Art Store http://angelasongart.bigcartel.com/
A great artist I found out through Vampy. I actually bought one of her daily drawings when her store opened up. It might be the fact that she's a "Calvin & Hobbes" fan that I'm digging and attracted to her style.


- Jessica Rabbit Figurine
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is easily one of my top 3 favorite movies. Seeing this incredible figurine of Jessica Rabbit...I almost impulse bought it. I have really taken in interest in high quality figurines, but I stop myself from buying them. They are pretty expensive and I know after I buy the first one, I'll be easily inclined to buy more. Someday I will get this one of Jessica Rabbit though. 


- I'm briefly in this video put together by Soy. Some clips are from when her sorority came to Houston for a convention. It was good seeing all those girls again. That was a fun time. Hope Soy and maybe some of the girls come back to visit sometime.

- SNSD's latest Japanese music video was released. It's alright. It's safe.

- Thank you for reading. Be healthy, be thankful, be loved.


Take care.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

September 2012 Entry

September/October has been busy. It's crazy. I'll probably forget some things that happened in September so I apologize.


=====09.01.12=====
It took over 15 years, but I have finally watched all of "Ranma 1/2." I think a few years ago I might have seen the last episodes some where because they seemed very familiar. Either way, I'm glad I saw all of it. I did watch the movies and OAVs again afterwards.

=====09.02.12=====
I celebrated with just 3 friends having dinner and getting ice cream. We (minus 1) then went to the studio to chill for a bit...and this happened, ha.


Afterwards, we all went to D&B because I just wanted to play some games. Nothing big. I wasn't planning to do anything originally, but a couple friends pushed to plan something for me. I was fine with that and it turned out to be fun.

Thanks to those that remembered.


=====09.08.12=====
Called up a couple friends since I had not seen them for a while and asked to have dinner and hang out with their kid. It was good catching up with them and I always enjoy playing with their kid.

On the way back from dinner, they got some drinks and there was a bunny outside the cafe.


The rest of the night was just talking while playing some "Wii Sports Resort" with their child. Playing video games with a 2 year old is fun. He didn't want me to leave even though he was tired, aww.

=====09.09.12=====
A nice outing for some dim sum as a belated birthday meal with 2 sisters and a guy I've known for more than half my life. Dim sum was good, but the service was blah.

Afterwards, the sisters and I went to get ice cream and we ended up talking for a very long time about a number of things. And if you know me, I do just enjoy chilling and talking with my friends. Thanks for the food, ladies.

=====09.10.12=====
Live on RAW, Jerry Lawler suffered a heart attack. It was an odd show for the rest of the night as Michael Cole went silent out of respect and the crowd could tell something not planned had happened. I felt horrible also and was just hoping the worst had not happened. Thankfully by the end of the show, we were told that Jerry was transferred to a hospital and was responding. I think all wrestling fans gave out a sigh of relief.

And believe it or not, two weeks later he was interviewed and I think we all needed to see that to feel better and be thankful that The King had survived a heart attack.


=====09.12.12=====
So Soundbox was being renovated (the earlier video was one of their last official days before renovation began). I found myself at the studio and was ended up helping with cleaning and more the first day it reopened. I'm glad though. Got to see lots of people I had not seen in a long time and it was just good to be around their energy.


=====09.13.12=====
I wasn't able to sleep much the night before since I was going to take my parents to the airport in the morning. They were going to the Philippines for one month. Not going to lie, but I very emotional when we were saying our goodbyes to each other. My parents telling me to "Take care of myself" and "Take it easy" has never meant more than it did as I dropped them off at the airport. What really sucked was that I got sick for a week almost immediately after they left. Being sick and alone suuuuuuuuucks.

=====09.14.12=====
Had lunch with a couple of SSF members. One left and me and the other went to a Game Over. My first time there so I was checking out what they had. At that point, we were informed that WiiU pre-orders were going to stop a day after announcing, which was just the day before. So we rushed over to a Gamestop and I was thankfully able to still reserve a Premium WiiU along with the new Mario and "ZombiU."

We went back to my place to play some old school NES games before he left to get ready for work. And then I stayed up a little before deciding to take a nap. By that time, I had been awake for 40 consecutive hours. Man, was I tired.

=====09.18.12=====
I had mentioned in the last entry that my internet had been running slow . Well, we got a cable guy to come out and check out what was wrong. Thankfully, he fixed things and I can now upload/download at a great speed. I do have an extra hole in my ceiling, but it was worth it.

=====09.23.12=====
I decided to finally play "Metroid Fusion," which I got for free through the 3DS Ambassador Program. I was immediately sucked in and ended up beating it 3 days later. 5 out of 5. Very linear, but a solid game throughout. Plus having played this after Other M, I read all her dialogues/monologues in her Other M voice.

=====09.25.12=====
Hung out with another SSF member for lunch again. Ended up going to Best Buy after to buy "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1." We watched that at his place and it was fantastic. 5 out of 5 as well. A must watch for any Batman fan. And I can't wait for part 2 next year.

=====09.29.12=====
So some plans had been formed throughout the month (maybe starting in August), but I went to the studio to meet up with a couple people to talk plans. Unfortunately he forgot and we rescheduled for later at night. I just had to find out what to do for the rest of the day. Ran into BS before leaving and quickly chatted with her (always good seeing her). I then went to Game Over hoping to find an SNES. They had one, but it was awfully discolored (got a normal one cheaper off eBay days later). Then I went to Fry's because...I don't know...I just had not been there in a while and I couldn't think of anywhere else to go. Next was the Galleria where I walked around and played the Technica game that had Kara songs in it. A couple of quinceanera girls talked to me afterwards since they were Kpop fans and were hoping there were more than Kara songs on the game, ha. Went back home to rest for an hour before heading out to meet up and discuss at Tofu Village. Plans were made and we were set.

=====09.30.12=====
Met with some SONEs who did a bulk order of SNSD's latest Japanese single. We only met briefly and talked for a bit. That was okay since I had to set up for some filming later on.


Did some work for "The Game Fanatics." We shot a short promo, ate, talked about future plans and ideas, and even shot something new. Can't wait for this new content to be aired.

=====WingedVoX, Royal Flush Media, The Game Fanatics=====



I'm starting to do a lot with this name. In fact, this and RFM work will be combined in the near future...or have already been. I can't officially say it yet, but please stay tuned and support me. Not only that, but all my gaming tweets/posts will now be via the WingedVoX name. Also, new Adventures are up AND I've started a new photo project for October. Please check all that out.







And as before, most of the latest RFM work has been in conjunction with The Game Fanatics. I've added some of the commercial/promo stuff we've done for them on YouTube and Facebook. Hopefully I'll get more stuff from others to share soon.




Still doing stuff for this group of amazing gamers. We shot the last episode of "The Game Fanatics Show" season one. Season 2 should be fun when we kick that off.

I'm glad I'm doing work for them and that they want me to do more with them. Better than before, which was nothing. Show them some love.

=====Final Thoughts=====
- After watching all of the "Cyberia" Super Replay on Game Informer, I know own this monstrosity.


- Happy 6 years, Natalie.


- I ended up learning DBSK's latest song. It's cool, but not the same solo. And this one can really tire me out, which is dangerous. I'll have to limit myself or make sure I'm okay to perform this if I ever do.

- I learned somehow that the Genki Rockets had released another album and I had no idea about it. I immediately started looking up the videos I missed and ordered the album. I actually missed that the repackaged one I got was different from the normal edition so I'll purchase the normal one later when I get more YesAsia stuff.




- Thank you for reading. Be healthy, be thankful, be loved.


Take care.