The World
Four of Wands
Justice
Nine of Pentacles
The Empress
The Chariot (<-Interesting.)
Six of Swords
King of Cups
Seven of Swords
Two of Wands (<-Cool.)
Good.
Friday, January 20, 2012
2012 Revisit
Fresh Cut:
Queen of Pentacles + Strength
The Spread:
The Emperor
Temperance (<-Hello.)
Three of Pentacles
Ace of Pentacles
Five of Pentacles
Seven of Swords
The Lovers
Wheel of Fortune (<-Interesting.)
Six of Pentacles (<-So true.)
Queen of Swords
Heavy influence of Pentacles and Major Arcana. Queen of Swords and Seven of Swords pair up.
Queen of Pentacles + Strength
The Spread:
The Emperor
Temperance (<-Hello.)
Three of Pentacles
Ace of Pentacles
Five of Pentacles
Seven of Swords
The Lovers
Wheel of Fortune (<-Interesting.)
Six of Pentacles (<-So true.)
Queen of Swords
Heavy influence of Pentacles and Major Arcana. Queen of Swords and Seven of Swords pair up.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
1up
1up
Set up an online bank account of some kind to accept donations or use an online charity/donation site. Also, find ways to get physical currency deposited as well - money gathered at fundraisers.
Find a scholarship (or make one!?) for college education that you can link up with for the donations. Find out the amount needed (or desired) to donate to effectively grant a college scholarship.
Set a threshold on the account so that when a certain amount is reached it triggers a scholarship and grants one to an approved applicant/donates it to the existing scholarship.
It'd be cool if it were called the 1up Scholarship.
Then... you know... raise some money :)
Set up an online bank account of some kind to accept donations or use an online charity/donation site. Also, find ways to get physical currency deposited as well - money gathered at fundraisers.
Find a scholarship (or make one!?) for college education that you can link up with for the donations. Find out the amount needed (or desired) to donate to effectively grant a college scholarship.
Set a threshold on the account so that when a certain amount is reached it triggers a scholarship and grants one to an approved applicant/donates it to the existing scholarship.
It'd be cool if it were called the 1up Scholarship.
Then... you know... raise some money :)
Saturday, December 31, 2011
[Updated!] Mr. Panda's Chili Recipe
Mr. Panda's Chili Recipe
Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp
Onions (white), medium dice - 2
Garlic, chopped - 4 cloves
Ground Beef (Extra Lean) - 3 lb
Red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec) - 2 cups
Crushed tomatoes, canned - 3 lb
Diced tomatoes, canned - 3 lb
Beef stock - 1 qt
Chili Powder (Blend) - 4 tbsp
Chili Powder (California Chili) - 2 tbsp
Ground Cumin - 2 tsp
Bay leaves - 3
Worcestershire sauce - 2 tbsp
Jalapenos (green), minced - 3 [2 seeded, 1 with seeds/ribs]
Jalapenos (red), minced - 2 [1 seeded, 1 with seeds/ribs]
Mexican Hot Sauce (i.e. Tapatio, Cholula, Mexi-Pep) - 3 tbsp
Salt and Pepper - TT
[I've been doing 3 tsp sea salt and 6 tsp ground black pepper]
In a large stock pot...
1. Saute the onions in oil until tender and translucent. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
2. Add the beef and brown, stirring occasionally. Drain off excess fat. Then, add the red wine and stir until mixed with meat.
3. Add the remaining ingredients.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered - stirring occasionally - until reduced to desired thickness (4-5 hours should do it.)
5. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning.
Makes 5 qt (1 gal 1 qt) - Serves approx. 10
Suggested Accompaniment:
"Jiffy" Brand Cornbread Muffins
Thursday, November 24, 2011
WIBCI
Story:
Game Designer travels to Oxford to live while designing a RPG epic. Drinks regularly at the Eagle and Child and working on his design there - a form of "studying under the masters." (a la Louvre in France.)
After a while there, a local introduces himself to Game Designer, asking if what he's working on is D&D. "I suppose it is, in a matter of speaking." GD invites him for a drink and talks for a while - getting to know him. Local confesses that he and his friends are a group of D&D players without a DM - and they've been dying for a game. GD confesses to being rather lonely and would welcome the company of gamers and hopefully new friends.
Local introduces GD to friends, they all get to know each other. GD agrees to DM his game for them. Everyone is happy, game happens.
At least one of the gamers is a female - introduce love interest. Story follows game development/progression, friendship, love and cultural displacement. Uses location well - Oxford (for Christ sake.)
Bonus! End of movie/story/whatever follows with release of epic RPG game!
Game Designer travels to Oxford to live while designing a RPG epic. Drinks regularly at the Eagle and Child and working on his design there - a form of "studying under the masters." (a la Louvre in France.)
After a while there, a local introduces himself to Game Designer, asking if what he's working on is D&D. "I suppose it is, in a matter of speaking." GD invites him for a drink and talks for a while - getting to know him. Local confesses that he and his friends are a group of D&D players without a DM - and they've been dying for a game. GD confesses to being rather lonely and would welcome the company of gamers and hopefully new friends.
Local introduces GD to friends, they all get to know each other. GD agrees to DM his game for them. Everyone is happy, game happens.
At least one of the gamers is a female - introduce love interest. Story follows game development/progression, friendship, love and cultural displacement. Uses location well - Oxford (for Christ sake.)
Bonus! End of movie/story/whatever follows with release of epic RPG game!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Glimpse of the Future
Ten of Swords
Eight of Cups *
The Tower
Ten of Pentacles
Judgement
Temperance *
Two of Swords
Page of Swords
Death
Five of Pentacles
Analysis:
This is arguably the culmination of all of my readings done as of late. Sort of capturing the current outlook of the future for the major paths I'm on.
The Eight of Cups is considered the "immediate influence" for my future. If we look at Reading 1, we see that as the final result to the programming question. That transition will clearly occur at some point and will be a significant influence on the final outlook on the future. I can't shake the feeling that it might be referring to something else though - something to do with the Tower maybe?
The Tower. Wow. I usually fear seeing this card in any spread, especially in the Ultimate Goal/Destiny spot (like we have here.) Though upon reflecting on it, it represents a rather intriguing option and path that I hadn't considered in this whole thing. Considering the general feeling I'm getting from these readings, The Tower not only seems like a logical outcome, but I don't necessarily consider it negative. It might actually be what saves me from (or is ultimately caused by) the Five of Pentacles.
Ten of Pents = When I lived at home. Judgement = Moving out and getting my new job. Distant past and recent events of how I got to this whole situation. Standard.
Temperance, however, is very interesting. It is seen here as a "Future Influence" (different from the Eight of Cups, more long term.) Reading 2 shows Temperance as the final result for my query into 2012. This is one of a handful of times I've ever seen the deck actually get this specific on timing. This spread acknowledges that the results of 2012 will have an influence on the final outlook on the future. Though it makes me wonder how far this reading is looking at.
Two of Swords = Current position/mindset. Page of Swords = Environment.
Death. I've seen this twice now tonight and I definitely agree that it reflects a strong portion of my inner thoughts/emotions. Not in any real morbid way (not any more than usual anyway) but more in a strong desire for change. I'm happy to see the consistency here. It should be noted as something to consider with the larger scheme.
The Five of Pentacles. Let's be honest here, after everything I've seen, the future is not looking like good times. But let's consider that all of this is representing a potential look at the future of my current path. Given the Eight of Cups and now the Five of Pentacles, it's pretty clear that attempting a future in Game Design/Programming leads to limited success and ultimately failure and abandonment.
But let's consider Temperance in this whole thing. Somehow all of this bad is going to get mixed with some kind good and it's important to note that whatever that good is, it hasn't appeared in any of the current readings (outside of Games.) This means that the good that will mix has to come from somewhere OUTSIDE my current path and maybe that's where the Tower fits in:
Something, I would venture Games related but who knows at this point, is going to be a good influence on me during this time of negative outlook. It will probably trigger the Tower or the Tower acts as the transition from this current path to a new one.
Of course, all of this is really just meant to give perspective. To speak to the subconscious and see where I'm at mentally and emotionally. I don't feel good about a lot of what I see. This could be a warning for me to either take it more seriously or just be mindful of my future choices. There are signs of hope and happiness, but it definitely looks like there are a lot of changes and more bumps in the road.
Well, when has anything ever gone smoothly?
~Goodnight~
Eight of Cups *
The Tower
Ten of Pentacles
Judgement
Temperance *
Two of Swords
Page of Swords
Death
Five of Pentacles
Analysis:
This is arguably the culmination of all of my readings done as of late. Sort of capturing the current outlook of the future for the major paths I'm on.
The Eight of Cups is considered the "immediate influence" for my future. If we look at Reading 1, we see that as the final result to the programming question. That transition will clearly occur at some point and will be a significant influence on the final outlook on the future. I can't shake the feeling that it might be referring to something else though - something to do with the Tower maybe?
The Tower. Wow. I usually fear seeing this card in any spread, especially in the Ultimate Goal/Destiny spot (like we have here.) Though upon reflecting on it, it represents a rather intriguing option and path that I hadn't considered in this whole thing. Considering the general feeling I'm getting from these readings, The Tower not only seems like a logical outcome, but I don't necessarily consider it negative. It might actually be what saves me from (or is ultimately caused by) the Five of Pentacles.
Ten of Pents = When I lived at home. Judgement = Moving out and getting my new job. Distant past and recent events of how I got to this whole situation. Standard.
Temperance, however, is very interesting. It is seen here as a "Future Influence" (different from the Eight of Cups, more long term.) Reading 2 shows Temperance as the final result for my query into 2012. This is one of a handful of times I've ever seen the deck actually get this specific on timing. This spread acknowledges that the results of 2012 will have an influence on the final outlook on the future. Though it makes me wonder how far this reading is looking at.
Two of Swords = Current position/mindset. Page of Swords = Environment.
Death. I've seen this twice now tonight and I definitely agree that it reflects a strong portion of my inner thoughts/emotions. Not in any real morbid way (not any more than usual anyway) but more in a strong desire for change. I'm happy to see the consistency here. It should be noted as something to consider with the larger scheme.
The Five of Pentacles. Let's be honest here, after everything I've seen, the future is not looking like good times. But let's consider that all of this is representing a potential look at the future of my current path. Given the Eight of Cups and now the Five of Pentacles, it's pretty clear that attempting a future in Game Design/Programming leads to limited success and ultimately failure and abandonment.
But let's consider Temperance in this whole thing. Somehow all of this bad is going to get mixed with some kind good and it's important to note that whatever that good is, it hasn't appeared in any of the current readings (outside of Games.) This means that the good that will mix has to come from somewhere OUTSIDE my current path and maybe that's where the Tower fits in:
Something, I would venture Games related but who knows at this point, is going to be a good influence on me during this time of negative outlook. It will probably trigger the Tower or the Tower acts as the transition from this current path to a new one.
Of course, all of this is really just meant to give perspective. To speak to the subconscious and see where I'm at mentally and emotionally. I don't feel good about a lot of what I see. This could be a warning for me to either take it more seriously or just be mindful of my future choices. There are signs of hope and happiness, but it definitely looks like there are a lot of changes and more bumps in the road.
Well, when has anything ever gone smoothly?
~Goodnight~
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Stick with games
The Magician
Seven of Wands
Ace of Cups (<-yay!)
Ten of Wands
Judgement
Six of Wands
Knight of Wands
Two of Pentacles (<-so true...)
Six of Pentacles
The Sun (<-awesome.)
Despite it all, I guess in the end, I'm still gonna stick with Games as the main goal. If it leads to The Sun, I'm totally okay with that.
Seven of Wands
Ace of Cups (<-yay!)
Ten of Wands
Judgement
Six of Wands
Knight of Wands
Two of Pentacles (<-so true...)
Six of Pentacles
The Sun (<-awesome.)
Despite it all, I guess in the end, I'm still gonna stick with Games as the main goal. If it leads to The Sun, I'm totally okay with that.
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