RIP McQueen

There are no words. I'm just ... too stunned.

Do Want: Chip Earnings

When fashion meets technology, I pretty much melt in spite of those few people I know who are conspiracy theory enthusiasts. This would be my tribute to them.

Now, just encase these babies in gold and I think you have a sale.

Etsy (via Make)

Do Want: Classic/Retro Cycling Jerseys

When I saw the link via Boing Boing I couldn't really believe it until I saw it - but Retro Image Apparel releases cycling jerseys printed with retro and classic designs and illustrations that pretty much blow my mind. There are several designs that I'm interested in, but when I saw Rosie the Riveter and her spirited slogan, I just couldn't help being inspired to "do it" - and that "it" would be cycling harder and longer than previously hazarded. 


Seriously, I was an avid cyclist! Just...you know, my bike is at my boyfriend's and I got school and stuff... Stop judging me.

The True Cost of Front Row Celebrity?

Here's a list I found from Fashionista of the price to have a celeb in the front row. I can't help but think that with the bankruptcy of Lacroix, does pandering to celebrity simply for added exposure work, or, should the front row be reserved for actual industry people who intend on buying, allowing that designer to see another season? Judging from the chart, one's celebrity is only as valuable as their own current market value, or celebrity ranking. It pays to be on top, and a regular ('sup Ri?)

Not much, making $100k. You?

It's easy to get caught up in the proposed glamor of an industry like fashion: the fashions, the fabric, the fantasy, it's all so enticing! - but the problem is that it's an industry first. When the front row at fashion becomes prime "buy or not to buy" real estate for fashion designers exhibiting their works for buyers, in the hopes to make a profit, does having a celebrity there add or subtract from their over all earnings? It may increase market awareness, and also introduce a new type of customer to the product ( ex. low to mid-range buyer exposed to haute couture for the first time, regardless if they can purchase that $10k McQueen ensemble.) 

 

Farewell student loan payment.

I get it - we're a celebrity obsessed culture. But since when does one's presence designate the value of a commodity? Rihanna may be beautiful, famous, and have great taste (or stylists with great taste), but if sitting in the front row of a show somehow changes the perception of even one buyer, is that a risk a designer is willing to take? More research is needed. And now I have to crack open my GMAT test prep book before I go to sleep >_>;;; Yay math!

Life Gets in the Way

Not only does it get in the way, it can get pretty confusing, as in I wanted to switch over to Wordpress, only to be brought down by the cataclysmic forces that are themes.

Anyway, regular uploads, etc etc

She's Baaaaaaack (Fox-X)

That's right y'all. It's been a year, and 52stairs is bringing out another episode of Fox-X, starring Jen Fox :D I can't wait to animate for 300+ hours, all day, and all night and completely ignore friends and family and school work until the very last second so that I can pass my exams/classes.

OH GOD, IT'S BEEN SO LONG <3

In other news, I'm getting over the flu. It was pretty touch and go for a bit, and by that, I mean that my nose was a LITERAL faucet for several days, achiness and a persistent fever.

Anyway, I'm going to get to work. ^_^ Yay! 

Update

I feel guilty for not having updated in a while - but we have finally secured a camera to finish our application to angelsoft.net! ^_^ I'm so excited!

That's pretty much it >_<

FF12: Revenant Wings for DS

Jonathan bought me FF12: Revenant Wings for the DS for Christmas 2008. I just finished it this week. 

It took me a year and 4 months to finish a Final Fantasy game. WTF. 

What can I say? It's a FF game - Rambuncious hero wants to be a sky pirate, mayhem goes on, trusted partner stays by his side as they collect friend along the way to fight the big fight. There is a villain, who isn't the main villain, and then you discover who the villain is you have to fight him twice - once where he's super tough, and then the last one is just for show. 

In the end, I was mostly happy it was over. Thanks to school, I've only been able to play it every once in a while for 1-2 hours max. It was an easy game to play - level up, beat boss, chapter ends. I spent so much time with that thing in my DS that I'm more than prepared to move onto something else - guh. I think I should have boughten a PSP.

Executive Summary Done

Do you know what this means? We're ready to search for venture/angel capital! :D We got the green light and some resources from a very successful entrepreneur and he even had his investment banker give it a look and he said it looked good enough for vc/angel capital firms!

I'm so elated right now. We can finally begin to do the leg work. I'm so excited. Jonathan said that he'd love for me to be the one to make the presentations in front of the boards - which is thrilling, but stressful. I'm taking 3 classes and 2 internships this summer. Ugh. School will be the end of me.

We'll have to keep our search confined to Toronto, as we can't really afford at this point to do any interprovince traveling. I'd love to be able to one day.

Anyway, celebratory movie night! Yay! :D

Fox-X featured on IGN.COM!

I completely neglected to mention this, as I was neck deep in exam stuffs, but since that is no longer the issue (YAY!) I can now mention that:

FOX-X WAS REQUESTED AND FEATURED ON IGN.COM'S FREE-TO-PLAY! :DD

I don't even care what our rating was (No Rating lolz), just the IDEA that we were requested and received a great review is enough for me! :D

Check it out what Stephen Ng had to say here!

:D

Thank you College Humour

Watch Bleep Bloop: Girly Game Slumber Party on CollegeHumor

I don't need to say anything else.

Quick Update

Just a quick update before I go to bed - I'm thinking of doing a video series for the blog, of what? I have yet to decide! Something game/awesome related. Stay tuned!

Before I leave, here are some things I want to buy (LOL WITH WHAT MONEY):

(yokoo knitted chain)


(lilypad arduino to build this)


(Dell Mini Inspiron 10, because I want mobile internets)

Okay, that's enough. It's 4am and I still have to read a chapter for my Media Aesthetics class.

Exams

Are taking over my life. 

This lay out for my blog isn't exactly driving me crazy. I'll have to play with it POST-exams. I have to write a take home for Thursday. It's 2 questions in easy form. Blerhg. It's so simple, but so damn boring. 

I'll post with some actual news after my exams (after the 13th), I'll update about all the awesome things happening so far. 

Does anyone actually read my blog? Jeez.

Softech Alliance Meeting!

Today Jonathan, Dan and I went to Caboto Club so that we could enjoy the networking opportunity brought on by SOFTECH ALLIANCE! It's essentially a group formed around the idea of bringing more tech. jobs to Windsor, and we were graciously invited by Dr. Aggarwal from CS @ UWin. Aww! 

We were, literally, the youngest people in the room. We were like "WTF" because everyone there was 30+ We assumed "Hey! Technology? Gotta be some young peoples in hurr," we were so wrong - but in the end it worked out super awesome for us. We were wandering around, looking for a table to sit at, and we finally chose one with "space." Turns out we sat with IBM. XD Go go awesome sense of direction! 

We hung out with the two execs from IBM, one of which was the key-note speaker for the event. Luckily, they were all "ZOMG you guys make games?!" And we were like "YESPLZ!" Business cards went flying, dinner was good, met some nice people, all in all, I'd say that today was pretty good.

Dr. Aggarwal wants to talk to us about becoming a part of this group and sitting on a committee - AWESOME! I can't wait to see what comes of this.

What kinds of games would you want to play online?

Unfortunate Realities

I wish I was at GDC right about now. I hate being a student with no cash. UGH.

We're Going to Look Back and Laugh One Day

I wanted to share the reality of an internet startup. I think that it would be really healthy for all of you budding entrepreneurs.

52 Stairs actually started in a loft in Hamilton, Ont., and once Jonathan and Dan moved back to Windsor they shacked up @Jonathan's. So that means that Jonathan and I are now situated in Jonathan's sister's old room - complete with beautiful Rose flowered wallpaper and a Roccoco mirror. At least we now have a window ^_^ !!

It's okay guys, we're taking the Bill Gates approach.

Is it weird that I think he looks kind of hot in this picture? He's just so playful.

New Shirts!

Getting back to business, I was trying to get Jonathan and Dan to go to GDC 09 Vancouver this May - but it seems as though 52 Stairs will not be able to make it. Dummer! There's always next year, I guess. At the very least, at this time next year I maybe able to make it myself! Awesome.

I don't really have any earth shattering news, except that we got company tshirts! Thanks Mr. Wagner :)

In other news: I'm forgoing my arts administration certificate because it would be a waste of time and money. I'll update with more relevant info later XD

Woo!

Today Jonathan and Dan talked with the founder and ex-CEO of a publicly traded company and he seemed to be really excited about Solar Chaos. He now wants Jonathan and Dan to submit the current bidnez plan and revenue model to him so that his banker friend can crunch some numbers. Awesome.

We should have the super SWEEET business cards ready this week. They're so bad-ass! I can't even write about it, you might get jealous. XD I should probably play with the layout of this site >_>

52 Stairs talks to Computer Science @ UWindsor!

Today has been AMAZING.

Because I'm a student at the University of Windsor I have to go to class. What happens when that class is cancelled? You make massive academic contracts.

I was waiting for the elevator, and I look around, and I saw a flyer. I read that there is a NEW Game Developement specialization within Computer Science at UWin! I make a B-line to CS. Found the secretary and everything happened.

Next thing I know, I'm talking to the head of the specialization - Dr. Goodwin, getting a presentation spot for the next day's University Open House, and so much more.

As for today, I tweeted most of the action via 52 Stairs' twitter account (www.twitter.com/52stairs/) and after the two presentation groups we spoke to the PROGRAM DIRECTOR! Dr. Aggarwal let us know of all kinds of amazing opportunities. Jeez. Things feel like their taking off.

This Tuesday we meet with Dr. Goodwin (dinner date! Yum!) to talk over some other possibilities, and we ALSO need to get in touch with Margaret, program Secretary, to potentially run programming camps during the summer.

This is happening. Things are happening. I'm so excited. Pictures of the event will be up hopefully by Monday.

Genius

I can't believe I'm reblogging from Boing Boing again, but GOD DAMN. Soap made in the form of an NES controller.

I should have thought of this >_<