Friday, July 26, 2013

The Sims / Jem and The Holograms Bender

Hello My Lovelies!

For those of you that know me personally, you know I am OBSESSED with Jem and The Holograms. And (embarrassed to admit) I've had some Jem fan fiction in the works for quite some time. Every few weeks or so I'll get the itch to write out a few scenes or flesh out some new ideas, but it hasn't ever been a sit-down-and-write-until-it's-completed type of gig. I'm not even sure I'll ever fully complete any piece of it, or publish it, for that matter. But for now it's just a fun hobby I can keep coming back to when it tickles my fancy. 

However, the past few days have been quite interesting as I've been consumed by the idea of recreating the characters in my Sims universe. And those of you that know how I feel about The Sims, know that combining these two obsessions leads to an unhealthy weekend of junk food, poor circulation, no socializing, and the occasional trip to the restroom (which really should be more frequent). But at least I'm drinking water, right??

But what this post is about really, is the nature of creativity. The number one rule that all successful writers live by is to write no matter what. And that may seem easier than it actually is. Well, at least for someone like myself that edits themselves before anything is ever written. I can sit at the computer for an hour and will talk myself out of many plot changes, only to lose my inspiration out of frustration. Thus losing the original idea (that put my butt in the chair in the first place) and never having written a single word. It's a nasty, vicious cycle.



That being said, I've just recently finished a book by Keith Sawyer called Zig Zag: The Surprising Path To Greater Creativity, where he explains about this very subject. And not just about writing, but about all things creative. He explains that the underlining theme of what keeps creative types creative is switching to another art form. When you've hit a road block, it's imperative that you keep up with the "write no matter what" rule. That doesn't necessarily mean starting a completely new project. But instead, it is re-imagining your existing project in another form. That way, something new may arise out of this other form that you can apply to the original. Thus, keeping you in a disciplined work ethic.

This has kept me trudging along on my JATH fan fiction by creating the characters in the Sims universe, and having them to interact with once another. My goal is to watch closely to their actions/reactions and hope it will spark some new ideas. But for now, they're just a lot of fun to play.  :)

Learn more about keeping your creative motor running HERE..

And.... those of you who have a hankering (and the pocketbook) for some new Jem stuffs, Integrity Toys has begun launching some re-imagined JATH doll collectibles!




Love Always~
Pammy <3

Monday, July 22, 2013

A.D.I.D.A.I.C.

Hello My Lovelies!

This heat wave on the east coast has nearly robbed me of all my energy. Normally, I bask in the hot rays, but this weekend I just about melted :( So what did I do to combat the heat? Well, I kept a steady diet of ice cream of course! (and water, but that's no fun..) Whilst being heat stroked and drowning in cream, I dreamt of wearing pastel colors of pink, lilac, and minty green!

~ Baby Dreams Of Ice Cream ~
You can find all the items on this board at my Polyvore page.. :)


Love Always~
Pammy <3

Monday, July 1, 2013

Star-Spangled Foodcraft Adventures

Hello my Lovelies~!!

If you're like me and you work hard (for the money) most of your week, then you know how I'm feeling about having this upcoming holiday off.. Yes. It's about time we had a 4-day weekend. And what better than to be able to have an extra couple of days to relax!

What would I do on my days of R&R, you ask? Besides sleep 'til noon and eat BBQ until I pop? Well, for starters.. find some uber fun Independence Day recipes to get into! :-D Not only will this create spontaneous fun for you, your friends and/or fuzzy imaginary mate, but it can also help spark inspiration for those creative types (you know who you are!) who need that special occasion for an excuse to express themselves...oh yes, and you can eat it too!

Furthermore, feel free to grab a friend while dabbling in the Star-Spangled Foodcraft Adventures below..




<3 !!~ LET THE INDEPENDENCE DAY AWESOMENESS COMMENCE~!! <3 



Like any holiday celebrated in America, you start it off with a drink. And if you're still holding on to those wild and crazy college years, you'll probably start with Jello shots..



First, I present to you the Anthem Jello Shot from BetterRecipes.com. With parts made of Raspberry Jello, Pomegranate flavored Vodka, condensed milk, and Berry Blue Jello, you're sure to start the party off right.. and not drunk...but "nice" ;)



 


Next, you'll probably want a drink on hand while you wait for those smoldering ribs to do what they do best.



And what better drink to have on a hot, Summer day than a quenching glass of Lemonade. Celebrations.com listed a fantastic Adult Blue Lemonade recipe with a heavy-handed splash of Maui Blue Hawaiian Schnapps (use blue food coloring for the kiddies). Then finally, top it off with a watermelon skewer for a refreshing bite between sips.





Now, to prevent the tummy from rumbling aimlessly, present your guests with a fruit and cheese tray from TheBetterMom.com.



Not only will this snack be a healthy alternative to the usual pre-made, frozen (and full of preservatives) hor d'oeuvres, but you'll also get a nice dose of vitamins and antioxidants from the berry family. Okay, yeah, it's a bit of a cliched fruit tray.. but damn it, DO IT FOR 'MERICA!





While I'm on this healthy roll, I might as well mention the benefits of drinking wine with your meal. Now, this is assuming that all wines are filled with antioxidant capabilities (an argument that varies, depending who you ask). But it's a known fact, according to my alcoholic friends, that red wines tend to offer the most of these benefits. That being said, enjoy this patriotic berry-filled Red, White, and Blue Sangria from PunchBowl.com for double antioxidant power!







And for the main event, I must ask...What is more American than barbecue on Independence Day? WHAT, I ASK!! Sweating over a relentless, flaming grill, begging the hot dogs not to fall through the grate? Nay!



Feast thine eyes on Closet Cooking's miraculous collection of 25 Recipes For The Grill. Feast..and weep! Then eat! Then weep some more, and thank Kevin (@ClosetCooking) for his bounty of flavorful recipes.. (..and at some point the idea of eating grilled meats has turned me into a character from GOT).. -_-





Of course you didn't think I was going to leave you without a patriotic dessert, did you? Cue disembodied Opera chorus..




Christy from "The Girl Who Ate Everything" foodaholic Blog (@Grlwho8Evrythng) is the queen of sweets! ..and yummy foods in general..but mostly impressively for sweets! :) And my tummy stopped me dead in my tracks when it set it's sights on her glorious Patriotic Trifle Dessert. Chock-full of Awesomeness and fluffy whipped dreams, this cake-fruit-pudding masterpiece will not leave leftovers. I promise that!





Well, I hope I've helped inspire some tasty treats ideas for you. But more so than to inspire recipes, I hope I've had a hand at encouraging you to try something you've never thought to try before. Having the freedom to be an independent person, and having the liberty to choose what you want (or don't want), is really what the remembering of the Fourth is all about. Okay, cheesy moral-of-the-story talk aside, I really hope you enjoy your holiday :)

Love Always <3
~Pammy