A hodgepodge of different topics, “Thoughts & More” is where you will find posts about animation and baking to pop music and wild life.
i.e. Everything.
- In the Desert
“In the Desert” is a poem I wrote back in college after being inspired by a gospel song written by a Korean singer-songwriter. By The Time Traveler As everyone knows,There is nothing butHeat and barrennessIn… Read more: In the Desert - BART Appreciation Art – BARTolomew
A few months ago, there was a call for artworks on the Bay Area Rapid Transit system. The BART Art Program invited local artists to submit their artworks to be shared in various public spaces… Read more: BART Appreciation Art – BARTolomew - Lick Mill & Mansion: Remnants of History Amongst Apartments
Mansion Grove Apartments I traveled to Santa Clara, CA for the first time recently. And while down there, I visited an apartment complex called Mansion Grove. It’s located near the VTA Headquarters, Samsung, Cisco and… Read more: Lick Mill & Mansion: Remnants of History Amongst Apartments - From, The Time Traveler
Although this piece was rejected by The Fool’s World, I wanted to share it here as it sums up why I call myself “The Time Traveler.” - Game of Shrooms 2024: Review & Tips for Future Artists & Hunters
Game of Shrooms 2024 Review The Game of Shrooms has, once again, come and gone. And I must say…What whirlwind of fun that was! I had a blast creating mushroom-themed art and hiding them out… Read more: Game of Shrooms 2024: Review & Tips for Future Artists & Hunters - It’s Back! 🍄Game of Shrooms 2024🍄
It seems like just a few months ago when I wrote my review for the 2023 Game of Shrooms. I can’t believe it’s been practically an entire year! And hence, in just 2 days, mushroom… Read more: It’s Back! 🍄Game of Shrooms 2024🍄 - Game of Shrooms 2023: Review & Tips for Future Artists & Hunters
Well, Game of Shrooms has come and gone! It was my very first time (ever!) participating. As expected, it was exhilarating and exhausting to join in as both artist and shroom hunter. For this year’s… Read more: Game of Shrooms 2023: Review & Tips for Future Artists & Hunters - Game of Shrooms: It’s Time to Hunt for Artsy Shrooms!
It’s finally June… Which means Game of Shrooms is almost here! Next week, the 2023 Game of Shrooms will commence. What is “Game of Shrooms”? It’s an annual art hide-and-seek that takes place all over… Read more: Game of Shrooms: It’s Time to Hunt for Artsy Shrooms! - The Passing of Powell Cat, A True UCLA Icon
Did you know that there was a cat named “Powell Cat” at the University of California, Los Angeles? You probably didn’t. Because not even everyone who attended or visited UCLA knew “Powell Cat.” Only some… Read more: The Passing of Powell Cat, A True UCLA Icon - Gray Loft Gallery: An Art Exhibit to Remember
Shades of Gray at the Gray Loft Gallery This January, I had an opportunity to attend an art exhibit called Shades of Gray. No, it has nothing to do with the infamous novel by E.L.… Read more: Gray Loft Gallery: An Art Exhibit to Remember - Irvine French Baking Class #2: Apple Pie & Tarte Tatin
After attending the fun lemon tart class I attended last year, I signed up for the “Apple Pie and Tatin Tart” class when it opened a few months back. Despite registering early for the Irvine… Read more: Irvine French Baking Class #2: Apple Pie & Tarte Tatin - Irvine French Baking Class #1: Lemon Tart
On a crisp October morning, I went to attend a French baking class in Irvine that I had signed up for a few weeks back. To tell the truth, my very first dream was becoming… Read more: Irvine French Baking Class #1: Lemon Tart - Bella Grace: Epitome of a Beautiful Magazine
Last week, when it drizzled in the ever-sunny city of my residence, I stopped by at a Barnes & Noble bookstore. For the past few years, I’ve been on-and-off writing my first novel, and I… Read more: Bella Grace: Epitome of a Beautiful Magazine - Raccoon in the Hood 🦝
The town I live in abounds with animals of all kinds. We have squirrels, rabbits, lizards, rats, doves, ducks, crows, parrots, coyotes, and even mountain lions roaming about. But I had no idea that I… Read more: Raccoon in the Hood 🦝 - EPIK Essay: Thoughts on Teaching & Encountering Cultural Differences
While applying to EPIK this year, I had to write personal statements on teaching as well as encountering cultural differences. Below are my teaching philosophy and thoughts on cultural differences (2 of the 3 EPIK… Read more: EPIK Essay: Thoughts on Teaching & Encountering Cultural Differences - My Latest KFC Review: Still Terrible
KFC was one of my favorite fast-food restaurants out there. With its menu of coleslaw, mashed potatoes & gravy, fried chicken, as well as biscuits with jam and butter, KFC had a solid menu of… Read more: My Latest KFC Review: Still Terrible - Ducklings Attacked: A World of Survival
This evening when the sun started to set, my mother and I came upon a mother duck and her two ducklings. Where I live, it’s common to find ducks, ducklings, rabbits, squirrels, and lizards. Anyways,… Read more: Ducklings Attacked: A World of Survival - Ducklings Rescued: From Scared & Lost to Safe & Found
When I had left for class yesterday, my parents had texted me a photo of a mother duck and her ducklings. “They’re in front of our house right now. There’re 10 of them!” My parents… Read more: Ducklings Rescued: From Scared & Lost to Safe & Found
