2013 Oscar Nominees for Short Film - Animated

This animation (Paperman) is getting a lot of attention on my Facebook newsfeed. Even though I already knew what the ending would be, I couldn't help but smile and keep watching it until the end. Then I noticed this was an Oscar nominee for best animated short film, which led to me watching the rest of the nominees, either trailer of full short (or whatever was available). I have no idea how the academy picks their nominees. But here are the nominees for best animated short film:


Fresh Guacamole - PES
Head over Heels -  Timothy Reckart and Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly
Paperman - John Kahrs
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" - David Silverman
Adam and Dog - Minkyu Lee

Having fun isn't hard, when you have a library card!

This song has been in my head since middle school and I am glad my hippocampus works the way it works. It's also another reason why I loved working at the UCLA Library (for three years!) When I see kids doing drugs or just not such fun things, I break out in song along with the appropriate dance moves. Enjoy!

Welcome Back to LA, Goodbye Car

I look at things unfolding before me, and I think in scenes. The media has brainwashed me since I was... 5, and ever since then, I think life is all a show. And truthfully, I choose comedies over tragedies. Both should exist, but I prefer my ending to be comedic, not tragic. 

Without further adieu, here is a snippet of my existence (holy balls, what?). 

Another Cat Video Added to Youtube

But it's not JUST ANOTHER CAT VIDEO! But it is. I tried thinking of something clever to say, but really, it's just a video (watch in HD!) of two cats working together to seek food. I don't proclaim them to be cute or smart or the best cats in the world. Which leads me to another thing - we were all cute once in our lives. Every dang baby or toddler is cute. Then all of a sudden, they grow up, and they're no longer cute. Isn't that wrong? Why can't we all be like babies and cats and just be cute forever?

Thai Beef Salad (video!)

I made Thai Beef Salad (and it was delicious) and my brother recently got a new camera. So, I told him to document this special moment of me actually cooking at home. Note that this isn't a guide on how to make the salad (to my two readers if you want the recipe, just text me :P).

It's a rough cut, and hopefully we'll have more time to edit this again properly. Play it on mute because the music ain't bringing on the action! Enjoy!