Old and new stuff

 Suffice it to say I was walking  to the park one night, and I happened to walk into a yarn store. I was dismayed to see the yarn was all most out of stock in my type. I surmised I could buy the yarn now or forever have an unfinished craft.

Unfortunately, I have no way to upload photos at this time.  I have been doing lots of clubs and there and, while the gymnasium is not opened.  Sorry but I have to go . 

MERRY BLOGGING,

Jjingpang mandy

Review of my Shoes! 2019-02-05

RAINSTAR ZIP-UP BOOTS

First off, Totally Fashionable.Lots of accessories, buckles, laces, boot-pulls, and zippers :). These seem to be made of Rodger's Poron. They absorb SHOCK, and breath while staying warm. They should be a good 3 season boot. I had to cut the top three buckles off, due to fit issues, but that just makes getting dressed faster. Once you adjust the laces you can just zip and go.

Once the winter weather clears up a bit, I will be wearing thse with some Fetchy Pleated Skirts from HOT TOPIC. The boots themselves are from RAINSTAR on Amazon.com.

Also, thse boots totally helped me survice the Negative 35 degree Farenheit and snow.

SHOES FOR CREWS, FALCON II

I converted thse to slip-ons just by mashing down the heal suport. The heal support is too firm and high, made for weaklings and cuts into the Achillies.  They do have the same nice WIDE fit as FALCON I's; however, they do not breath as well.  The price is on point, for less than $50.00, but the FALCON I's are infinately better.

Sansha Blitz

These are about my 8th pair of Sansha Blitzes. I usually get Red & Black. I just like those colours. They always have Red & Black and All Black, and occasionally Purple and Black. I got all my pairs from Discount Dance. Which I think is one of the top two Dance Sellers, I just wish they had the types of pointes I wear. 

They are technically a dance-sneaker, but I like to be able to articulate my feet while I walk. So I keep a dance pair, and an outdoor pair.

Warning thse are a well ventilated padded MESH. So... outdoors your feet will get wet.

These have been around since about 2001, so Totally a tried and true style. They generally cost $35.00USD to $55.00USD.

WORN OUT SANSHA BLITZES

As you can see above, I have worn out the heal of mine. Can't wait for a better job, something in the repair industry.

Ellies

Now seriously do not make the mistake the people around me did and think these are "Office shoes".  Strictly dance.

Ellies Heal Measurement

Bombs Away, now 5.75 Inches is all my small feet can handle in a heal. I got these locally.

Rhythmic Gymnastics - Preparations while the Gym is Closed 2019-02-02

First off the ARDUOUS task of taping the hoop. I will include a photo of the Hoop when I am done. For now, suffice it to say by back and wrist hurt. I also do not have a scale, so I''m a little leary of adding a second layer of transparent tape. My Hoop is a Venturelli, and the Tape is Pastorelli Galaxy in "Light Sapphire." Its a beautiful tape but when I first began I didn't want to wreck my Hoop taping it wrong and I needed to develop hand and wrist strength with the 294 gram Hoop. I know the legal limit is 400 grams. So, I'm putting on that layer of colored tape.  Photo of Hoop taped up with one layer of colored tape.

I lost, or it was stolen, my wand for Ribbon at the Gym. *sigh* I'm not sure which cause my Jassy set of bags has no spot to carry the wand. I had to order a new Chacott Holographic wand. Expensive stuff this sport is, but it makes me happy. I'm using my dance skills, getting more fit, and improving my apparatus handleing. Certain things I still cannot do cause of my weight but slowly its coming off.

I taped up my wand (or as I call it baton) case with the same colored-tape as my hoop. So people know its MINE. Right now I only have a Chacott 4 color Ribbon. I'm looking to get a solid colored Ribbon to use at the Gym.

My floor is covered in Salt from the Winter blast of Snow. So I have not been able to practice much except clubs over my mattress. Ball, well, The floor is too salty to risk it, the rubber would be ruined. I could do a little rope, but I am presently taking a break from rope.

As always comments, and questions welcome.
Jjinpang-Mandu

Surviving an Artic Blast 01-26-2019 Gear Discussion

As always comments welcome.

First pair of Circlelenses 2019-01-25

Ok, I just got my first Circlelenses. They are Geo Angle Grey, from Pinky Paradise. I love them. On my dark eyes they are a good subtle everyday lense. They also make my eyes look bigger. This is a snapshot of my first day wearing them.

I've always had perfect eye-sight, so this was a bit of a leap. They make my eyes look bigger and darker, and provide some relief from the snow-blindness. However on my eyes I could hardly say they look Grey.

The make up look is quite simple. It all fits (except the BB cream) in my NYX bag. Excuse the cluttered Water Closet (bathroom).

Here is a photo of products used, All Wet n Wild, NYX, and elf.

Products used:
Skin 79 Super+ BB cream
NYX double zipper bag
Elf Illuminating Pallette
NYX Eye Jumbo
WnW Eye Primer (my current fave)
Elf liquid highlighter
Elf whitener
NYX Worth the Hype Mascara
Elf Brow Gel
NYX HD mini compact
Elf Baked highlighter in Moonlight Pearls
WnW Fire and Ice Highlighter
Elf Primer Infused Blush in Always Cheeky
Elf Lucious Liquid Lipstick in Baby Lips

Unboxing of a gift for myself from Discount Dance

Details of how each items works out to come.
Feel free to ask questions for more information in the comments section or on Youtube.

Background Music:
Sahara Belly Dance CD

Makeup:
Physician's Formula Mineral Wear in Translucent (for SPF)
NYX "Worth the Hype" Mascara
Elf Lucsious Liquid Lipstick in "Ruby Slipper"

Clothes (PJ's today):
Hot Topic Men's PJ bottoms (they have pockets *smile*)
Hot Topic Hoodie Lace-up Burgandy and Black

Video Tour of My Dorm Area 16-Dec-2018

Doc Marten's Shoes for sale from U.S.A.

Size approximately 8 wide women's US, 6.5 wide men's US, 39 Europe, 5 UK. 3 Eyed Gibson. Worn only 5 minutes, very good/mint condition. Asking $40.00 USD + shipping to your area. Leave a comment here or on vk.com.

MEAT! Yes .... a workout philosophy.

Movement, Elevation, Articulation, and TIME!

I damn near thought this was forgotton, I had to endure a 4-6 hour workout to get it back in my mind.
Worked-out at home, visited the Pawn-shop, bought a few CD's, one Kung foo Panda DVD, no complaints.

Jjinpang Mandu
If I don't have the answer, maybe Mark's Daily Apple does?

Art & Sound Radio (FM) via Hot_Topic

Portable Art & Sound Radio from HOT TOPIC:

Now if you are a real good little person, and know your Amplitude Modulation, you can pick-up AM.

Jjinpang Mandu,
Comments Welcome.

Photos to share, My Life

So happy, my gym/airline travel bag set for Rhythmic Gymnastics Showed up. BTW if you are used to my YOUTUBE, this is what is actually behind me.

These are my tools, go get your own at the hardware store:
See in the USA we got to do it all alone.

Spare-Time Crafts:

Spare-Time Crafts, I haven't been able to wood-burn lately, but I'm still proud of them. I of course just did the burning and colouring, not the box cut-out or assembly. Can't do it all.

Brush Cleaning, then repair:

I recommend Palmolive. its a detergent and Palm Oil all in one. If that is not enough visit Jen From Head2Toe. BTW this is not all my brushes, just the ones I use. Be sure to keep your Makeup-brushes separate from your garage brushes.

Maintence Repeat, and more Self-Maintence:

Little discussion about E.l.f. brush repair. BTW I reccomend WHITE Gorilla Glue to reattach barrels to handles. Use the White handled concealer brush to spread a thin layer of glue on the metal barrel. Pre-soak the handle in room-temperature H2O. Read the directions, ventilate well.


Comments Welcome
Jjinpang Mandu

First Video Look - Elf 70's Feel Shadow - 09-12-2018

Products Used and Shown:
Face:
Skin79 Super+ BBcreame
Elf Foundation Adjuster White
Elf Color Correct Powder
WnW Eye Primer Sheer
Elf Illuminating Palatte
WnW Highlight Blue

Eyes:
Elf BrowGel Clear
Nyx Jumbo Cottage Cheese
Nyx Jumbo Pure Gold
Elf 70's Feel Eyeshadow
Nyx Mascara "Worth the Hype"

Lips:
Chapstick
Elf Prismatic Gloss in Blue Onyx

Misc:
Elf Brushes
Forever21 Top

Best of NYX Cosmetics 2018

Quick two hands full of my very top favourites from NYX for 2018. These are in no particular order, and all are fairly affordable. Top of the list the the Eye Jumbos. A sort of crayon-pencil that can be used on the waterline, as an eye-shadow base, or as a stand alone eye-shadow. These are generally 4.50USD each, but NYX often has 20-30% off sales on them.

I have about 10 of the 17 colours available. My top three are; "Cottage Cheese" a shimmery opaque white, amazing on waterline or in inner corners of eyes, "Pure Gold" this shade is wonderfully pigmented and perfect as a stand alone shadow, and "French Fries" the world's best base for a cool-toned smokey eye. These travel really well, non-messy and take up little space, but buying them is addictive, get one or two and shortly thereafter you will have a collection.

An other great pencil product is the Wonder Pencil. I have this in "Light." It is smooth and creamy and goes really great on the waterline for a more natural or neutral look. Its also tauted as a spot concealer and reverse lipstick liner. I've never used it for those thing so I cannot speak to them.

The next item is a bit of a splurge, it is normally 20.00USD, the Perfect Filter Palette in "Olive You." I got mine on sale for only 10.00USD. It contains 10 coordinated shades, at 1.77grams each, so the per unit cost is not bad. I use the greens and gold the most. But its wonderful as an understated pop-of-colour palette. It also blends well with a smokey eye palette to add some colour. The shades are half shimmer, half matte.

Next up, you need somewhere to put this makeup. I've not heard great things about NYX's makeup cases, but the 15.00USD "Large Zipper Case" is well worth it. I use this for travel, sometimes for makeup, and other times just for toiletries and sunblock. It is the perfect size, each side unzips to expose storage for either brushes or loose items. BOTH sides have a mesh zipper compartment to keep smaller items contained, yet visible.

Last is NYX's "Worth the Hype" waterproof mascara, and it is, worth the hype. I've even slept in it and woke up looking fine. Waterproof, non-tubing, and easy to remove even with plain soap and water or face-wash.

The Enlistment vs Commission Barricade.

Now if you have a 4 year degree everyone except your friends, will push you to go commissioned.
Few TIPS, trust yourself and personality. NOT YOUR DEGREE.
I encourage Enlistment *wink*, 👿👿
Kindly REMEMBER it is always possible to Green-to-Gold Later.
Remember Enlistment means:
     Choosing your MOS and a written contract, but sometimes we are all janitors.
     Less of a paycheck.
     But you may get a sign on bonus.

Now IF, and ONLY IF, you have a useful (at present) degree, you MIGHT be offered to start at E-2. *shh do not make anyone jealous*

P.S. This is just based on Experience. You are free to have your own.

Rhythmic Gymnastics Haul - Clubs & Hoop Tape

I've been looking forward to receiving this parcel in the mail for a long time. I've reached a pretty good point in my apparatus handling with ball, rope, and hoop. I have wanted to get a set of clubs. As a recreational Rhythmic Gymnast, that wants the best eq, I shop at Action Rhythmics - the best RG equipment in the U.S.A.. The first thing I got there was my Ball and Rope. Which is the two apparatus beginners should start with.

Second I got my hoop. Its a Venturelli, I love it but in my haste I forgot the hoop tape when I first ordered it. I seem to have a natural talent for hoop-work. HAPPY TIME. It really strengthens the wrist as a bonus, and is my favourite event so far. The pink and silver hoop is a cheap hoop from a toy-store to use outdoors.

This occasion, I finally got around to getting my hoop tape, and a set of Junior Clubs. I wish I had a coach or experienced gymnast to help me tape the hoop. I am scared to ruin it. You might ask "Why Junior Clubs?" First, clubs are recommended after hoop, and before tackling ribbon. Second I purchased Junior ones because I am small, and because of a long history of ballet I tend to use curved rather than stick-straight arms. I do not want to clobber myself in the face while doing my first mills. 😀

Many people might think its crazy to be doing apparatus handling and basic dance moves at my age. BUT dance and movement is for any age. It is a free-expression of who we are, and its good for a person. It's also improved my hand/eye/body coordination 100 fold.

Jjinpang-Mandu

Waiting Game...

I'm getting a "new" copy of Starcraft Brood Wars soon! I can hardly wait. Nothing else de-stresses me like a good game of playing zerg vs humans. After a long hard day working, studying, and doing PT I need a stress reliever.
I'm also getting as a gift, a C++ Manual, and a Tarot Deck. What a combination. Got those today! I mean like DUH, what can I do but NOOP.

Unboxing of Student Flight Kit

Just an unboxing of my ASA student pilot kit and kneeboard.

SGI-USA online Haul with Photos

We all know, it is not about stuff, but stuff is fun! 😈 This is my first order from SGI-USA's online bookstore. Overall I was pleased with my shopping experience. The order arrived USPS which for me is the most convenient method of shipment. I ripped into the box as soon as it arrived, which is uncharacteristic for me.

Everything was packaged very well, but the box was a bit beat-up. Sometimes that just happens on the conveyor belts. Here is everything, cannot wait to open that brown paper package, and the black tee-shirt.

First up, prayer beads and a bead case. I wanted an extra set on hand for when I have guests that want to chant with me, or just listen. The beads are actually a "youth" sized set, which is a bit smaller, therefore cheaper and nice to travel with. I tried to pick something neutral, but I admit the bunnies on the bead case are kinda cute.

I got a 50,000 Lions of Justice tee-shirt. Which commemorates the 2018 gathering of 50,000 youth in 9 cities across America. This is my first SGI shirt, I hope it sparks some conversations.

In the brown paper package was a copy of the Liturgy (chanting and prayers) for a guest. Also I got a copy of President Ikeada's "Victorious Teen." While I am no longer a teen, I am in the middle of going back to school and transitioning my career. I've only dug in a few pages but so far the book enforces self-esteem and character from within, to create an unshakable self.

Lastly a flag. I love flags in general, pomp, circumstance. This is just one more for my collection.

Waterfall Engineering, Legacy Hardware/Software, and the impact on Innovation.

Once apon a time, Waterfall Engineering began with an idea, then over the last 100 years it became  the continual refinement of that initial idea, while maintaining the maximum amount of proven hardware and/or software.

The most important thing to remember during Waterfall Engineering is that initial idea. Without that you and your team are:

          01. Polishing a turd.
          02. Putting extraneous features and functions onto a dedicated item. Which is not where they belong.
          03. Ruining something that is functional.

What's good about the waterfall approach?
     
          01. It can save money if you avoid #02 above.
          02. It can result in insanely reliable equipment.

Whats bad?
     
          01. It can hamper innovation at the start by neglecting new ideas as a conceptual start.
          02. It can result in dinosaur gear.

So you want to join the Armed Forces... Part 1

First talk to everyone in your network who has served, especially volunteers. Draftees sometimes have a very different experience and perspective.

Keep an open mind about what Branch, MOS, and Unit you join. You are offering your services to Uncle Sam, he will decide where you go.

Take a personal inventory of what you want out of your terms of service. You will want to do this before visiting a recruiter. Otherwise they can convince you of just about anything.

Keep your nose clean. Maintain your grades, graduate high school, or finish the semester of collage.

Keep your credit report clean. Check your 3 credit reports for suspicious entries and write these down. A good recruiter will help you clear any suspicious entries up.

Are you already part of the work-force, but have no credit? Then get a store credit card with a modest limit you can pay-on-time. This is the easiest way to start your credit.

Make sure family member's, that are not your legal spouse, are not using your credit. Having a non-spouse with a card in your name is a big, huge, no-no.

Pay or settle all debts that legitimately belong to you. You want this all done before background checks.

Purge/Declutter your belongings and possessions. Consider where you will store your civilian property during training, and your present level of commitment to join. Less stuff means, less headache.

Note, do not have no legal residence and put your stuff into cold storage for training. This royaly screws things up.

Read up on grooming and appearance Reqs while you declutter. it will give you a clue about things you might not need.  Always try to donate, sell, or gift goods rather than trash them. If you cannot declutter your goods, you will not survive the lifestyle.

Have an initial visit with a branch specific recruiter. While in the recruitment office, listen to everyone there. Listen to the enlisted more than civilian contractors. Don't get brainwashed yet. Keep your personal inventory in mind, gather information, make your decisions at home.