Crafting Our Characters (COC) – Introduction

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Hello out there,

Today brings a couple of different twists to my blogs, and I am unsure how many/ often it may happen in the future.

First: In my usual attempt to keep blogs short/ on one screen length, this blog is now a common themed series.

Example: Basics Intro. (this blog) covers an 'edu-idea' (042214330PMishC.E.S.) of mine only.

Next subject section (Basics1): Background Information

& Second: I hope you appreciate this educational introduction!

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Subject: Character Creation/ Design

When we think about character creation/ design, we usually think of video game avatars/ cartoon characters we grew up with on Saturday mornings. This blog is about getting in touch with ourselves as people, and how we can create/ design our own personalities/ character traits. How is this related to creating/ designing video game avatars/ characters? Read on my friends... (^&^)

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My 'Edu-Idea':

This is a blog about creating a character for your own amusement/ educational purposes.

I describe it this way, because it can be used both ways either separately or together/ simultaneously. I know this from my own experiences as I have discovered a couple of tricks to getting some undesirable/ difficult/ procrastination ridden tasks done. Examples:

1) If I think of the task getting done by an "alter-ego", I can envision myself doing it easier.

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2) My past research of both our Canadian history/ heritage, as well as characters' (already in our existence) abilities, limits, and character traits has lead to learning what is desirable and undesirable - to both myself, and others.

For example:

In regards to Nationality/ Heritage:

Thinking of our Nationality/ heritage does not always stir the desired memories or feelings, but it can help us learn why we have the character traits we do. Some are heavily influenced by our belief systems, and some of those stem from our Nationality/ heritage. What we choose to practice and what we have grown up practicing, may be two different lists to us.

Here we can go further, with...

A "Le Challenge":
Look up some of your Nationality's history, and compare it with how we behave. & Don't forget any religious influence possibilities! Do you see anything similar or related? Is there any negatives we wish to change to positives?

A good thing to keep in mind... What's generally popular/ well known, may not be "your thing".

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3) Personality growth - This is another positive growth opportunity!

Used as an Educational Tool ('edu-tool' (042214332PMishC.E.S.)): As we see the undesirables, we also see improvement possibilities within them for us and all "Human-kind". With this identification of what we wish to change into, we can start observing ourselves for where/ when those changes are needed. If we take that further during observational times; we can "catching ourselves" in these negative acts, and attempt to change them into positive behavior. Let's write a list(s), so we can start the transformation!

TIPS & TRICKS

A great way to remind ourselves of what changes we want, is to write a list of course. There are a few ways to keep us looking at the list that may help. Keep in mind that what works for one, may not work as well or at all for another. For example: Keeping that list with us often helps a lot, but may be not as helpful as "post-it" notes in places we look often, or texts to ourselves. There are many ways of leaving ourselves notes, the trick is in causing ourselves to look at them.

In Brief:

Seeing myself doing it, is half the problem. Research can further our observations/ decisions; as we learn what is & is not desirable, what we do & do not want to behave like, and that we can observe ourselves for behaviour improvement opportunities. This is how we can create/ design our personalities, and positive growth experiences in life. (042214418PMishC.E.S.)

& BONUS:

This is how we can also improve us as a member of our species/ "Human-kind". If more of us practiced this more often, our world would be a lot better off.

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Tying it Together:
When we create/ design our video game avatars/ characters, this relates in the same manner. We can use the above outcome, to add what we want however we wish.

How would you want your avatar/ character to behave like?

What would be your version, of the "ultimate you"?

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Watch for Basics1 coming soon! (^&^)

(link will be added once complete)

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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)

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A Universal Language - Love

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Hello,

    As we all know that every month now has a holiday. Which means we get saturated in the stores to buy, buy, buy with overlapping holiday items/ sales. Waaayyy to much commercialism for me, thanks! 

   However, each month now is chalked full of days, designated/ known to have a special significance. Whether history or silliness, there are plenty enough to fill a calendar! I should know, I gather the information for my annual calendar, and it includes such things. Why do I include them? To promote the positives of course!   As it seems that some need the continual "friendly reminders", throughout the year.
   As almost everyone knows February's main celebrated holiday - Valentine's/ V-Day, hosts the idea of "Spreading the Love". This is a wonderful idea, that has now grown into the entire month being designated/ known as "Love Month". A good start to spread love more often!!! Those celebrating it have many activities, events, and other options to consider in their communities. For those that don't being single on V-Day is the worst! It is often seen as a time of sadness, depression, and unfortunately for some even suicide. Fortunately there are ways to help! See below... (^&^) 

   Another well known example of this "Love Month" is December, when everyone seems to "spread the love much more willingly. As they tend to show more love and appreciation towards others, all due to "Christmas Spirit". Isn't this really just happiness for the year finally coming to an end? lol They say " 'Tis The Season of Giving", but are we truly giving? Many think that how much they spend/ receive determines how much they love/ are loved. To me these ideas are incorrect, removes the true meaning/ pureness of the thought, and encourages unwanted negative behaviours. 

   With February at the beginning of the year and December at the end, there seems the logical question of What about the rest of the year?

   As commercialism for every holiday saturates us, it is long overdue for a change. "Giving" of ourselves is what's MOST important and needed. It's not meant to just be when "society" declares the days, dates, or months; nor reduced to include only those we know well. It is meant to include everyone we know/ meet. After all; it is needed every day, all year long, all the time, and everywhere around the world!

    We each can take the time to show that we TRULY care. Each of us can help relieve the possible stresses, through love & friendship. To show that we are willing to help any way we can, and whenever possible. Then actually help them right when it's needed - with honest and vigilant efforts. After all, isn't that part of "what friends are for"? Example:

 I stopped in at a friend's place and discovered help was needed, as those around them did nothing. This showed me how much closer of a friend I was to her. So calling in help with a ride, I was able to help while I was there. A HUGE THANKZ for that ride (you know who you are... wink, wink)!!! 

    We take the time to care for the ones we know well and love. But what about those "new friends", acquaintances, or even those we collaborate with? How often do we do something nice for them?

    There are MANY ways that we can give of ourselves, that we tend to forget or take for granted. Whether it is our not needed/unwanted belongings, our help, or even some of our time/ attention. 

   This is not in any particular order, they were just randomly thought of and I'm sure there's more that could be thought of by many. 

Here's some sayings to help remember some ideas:

Giving your invited/ needed assistance or time to others, 

is always appreciated no matter the weather.
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Knowledge sharing is helpful, more often than not. 

Give it a try!.
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Purging always help make room for more family & friends!
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BONUS - Goodies = Yummy!!!

  For me I try to aid others in so many ways. After gathering information for a calendar yearly now, it is nice to see more celebrations throughout the years that try to promote the positives of "Spreading the Love"! Due to this I have included my own versions of many of these monthly, with a special HUMP Day thrown in - to at least give us an "excuse" if needed... lol

My "TOP 10" Pay It Forward List:

10. Help a neighbor.

9. Bake for others.

8. Promote/ attend "Do Good" options, for yourself and others to participate in.

7. Donate warm clothes, toys, books, movies, etc... to a local community center/resource.

6. Donate to your local food bank.

Can also be through many public events hosting it, or otherwise.

5. Donate your time like a "big sister/ big brother" to someone in need.

4. Donate your time to read/sing to sick kids/ the elderly.

3. Be more generous with yourself towards others (attention, attendance, patience, etc...).

2. Volunteer within your community.

1. Take in a "person in need" of shelter for a day, a week, a month, a season, etc... Your choice.

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Feel inspired/ motivated after reading that?

Then here's my 'Pay It Forward Le Challenge':

1. Pick 1-3 things from the list or from what you think up to participate in.

2. While doing each task, take "evidence" pics or pics of those you are giving to.

3. Post them with a link to this page/ blog, and one to your pics.

Feel free to to do any/ all, and tell us how you liked this 'Le Challenge'.

Thankz!!! (^^^)

Enjoy spreading the love, and feel free to share your stories!   

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More Ideas/ detailed lists: 

my Odd        

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LOVE in Friendship Always,

Your 'Freaky Little Sista'

Chris S. (*@^@*)

P.S. For a more detailed list of ideas:

http://wackycelebrations.blogspot.ca/2013/03/rak-week-mid-feb.html

http://myotherevents.blogspot.ca/2013/03/tis-season-they-say.html

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C.E.S. - Community Building Ideas & Projects

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Hello,
There is always a need for communications, sharing, and assistance within any community/ around our planet. As many may know, I am an artist with community building in mind. This is some of my thoughts and a blog list/ "B'list" of ideas that may/ have turned into projects. Links are throughout.
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Keeping it short & sweet (KISS method)...
Background: My ideas growth.
Creative outlets/ resources spaces were needed, as a "headquarters" for all my creative activities/ ideas (a.k.a. projects) and community support efforts.
Then it happened...
1. Chris S.' Projects is born!
With my 3 BIG projects/ "business initiatives":
~ The game in the making: Wild Wicked World (2versions)/ W3(2v)
~ Meant for all (my main brain): Collaborative Endeavors Studio/ C.E.S.
~ Meant for creative/ crafty women: Wild Wicked Women - Creative Collective/ W3C2
NOTE:
All are online on Facebook, and I am currently working on their individual sites, information, and organizations to separate and clearly define each.
Only my main brain has a website that has been made public.
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2. Continuing my game-in-the-making into the future, it grew from one version into two.
With the original game being shared, and a family friendly version being born!
Separation of story lines, and other aspects are on-growing.
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3. Communicating local events, and other inspirations in an offline format.
My BIG project: Halloween Calendar (H.C.1), now known as our Arts & Culture Community Guide (ACCG)
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4. Volunteer Community promotions/ support.
Through sharing, event attendance, and picture sharing on Facebook.
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5. Sharing other ideas for our Tri-Cities area.
List is On-growing!
NOTE: Sorry, my original link/ blog here disappeared. New link now attached.
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6. My mini events to further promote/ support our community, awareness, and positive thinking.
my Celebrations
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7. Any other ideas/ projects I think of along the way - some may be added to the on-growing list in #5.
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More Information:
Requests                
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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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C.E.S. - ACCG: Project Intro.

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Hello,
WHAT
Welcome to my project that is meant as an offline resource, and to be...

 An Arts & Culture Community Guide: 

A calendar of our community activities/ events,

for my Tri-Cities community members.

GOAL
To enable community awareness, inclusion, & participation; while contributing to our community.
CONTENTS
Theme: Community, & Halloween
Runs 13 months = If printed this enables a 1 month time allowance overlap, for the next year's calendar.
Includes:
a)  A fun theme(s) throughout. 
b) The "criteria" I include, are listed in... My Legend.
c) Options of picture submissions, private shoots, and possible exceptions for a public shoot.
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WHY
~ ECHO Weekly was a great resource, and there have been many attempts to replace it/ part of it in different ways/ areas afterwards.
~ Many whom are interested in community activities information are not online, or do not have time to look up/ discover what is going on where, when, or what time/ day.
~ I recently discovered that Brantford, ON has an annual City calendar, and our City/ Region does not. This is a surprise, seeing as many have mentioned interest in community activity information.
HOW/ WHERE
By paying it forward/ sharing online for now, and if the future permits offline in printed form (like it started - 4 years). 
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WHEN
Certain days, every month, and all year.
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PHOTO SHOOT TIME OPTIONS
a) Any time of year, by appointment.
b) Any "reasonable" time of day, with some exceptions of night times by special request.
c) I may randomly surprise you with a public shoot.
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WHO
 My Tri-Cities (+ Guelph)/ Waterloo Region Cities/ community members.
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More Information:  History   (~*~)   Opportunities   (~*~)   Disclaimer   (~*~)   2014
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Feel free to share... Because it's always more 'fun with family and friends (fwff)'!
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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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My Odd Celebrations

Hello,
I like many others seek to have fun in positive ways and in many capacities throughout our creative communities & Life. Some may see me as strange or weird for how or why I enjoy some of the activities I like to practice/ try. Not in any particular order of importance or otherwise.
Here is my "S'list (starter list) [(0819141232AMishC.E.S.)] :
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Monthly ACCG events 
Promoting positive growth inspirations (p.p.g.i.) throughout the year! 
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Kick Stress to the Curb events - 4/ year!
 Promoting community events, while Kicking stress to the curb! Includes a seasonal "Le Challenge".
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October Events  - Daze of the Dead (DotD): All month!
Include: Land of the Dead Journeys (LotD), Undead Daze (UD; mental health awareness), Halloween Caper, a "Le Challenge", KKK+, & possibly more.
Note: Some links are changing to this event list, and will be updated soon.
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Come join in the fun with family/ friends (FWFF)!
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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish t Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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Tips - DIY Copy-writing

Hello,
   This blog is about protecting our creative rights -  even without money, resources, lawyers, etc...
It is so important to protect your creative rights, in any way we can! In our digital age of technology, it's easy to "rip off" others' work online. I prefer to always ask first if I am thinking of using something that is not
"free to use".
   Our world is filled with so much "stuff", and prices are rising on almost everything! If you have lots of ideas like I do, you probably can't afford copy-writing, trademarking, or getting  patents for any/ every idea.  Due to this factor in my life; I have come up with a way that helps me to know when I had the idea, and it serves the purpose of copy-writing everything. I have been doing this for years, and it has helped me keep some "peace of mind". It was not until a friend noticed it, asked and mentioned I should share the idea.
So I am...
How do I do it?
It's really simple.
 1. Start with brackets ()
 2. Insert in the brackets, the following:
* Date by use of numbers only
* Time without the :
* Your initials (full name)
Once complete, you are done. TA-DAAA!!!
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As I find more time in the future, I will add to this blog with more information about copy-writes, trademarking, patents, etc...
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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!
Sincerely,
Chris S. (*@^@*)
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Collaborations

Hello, This is for those whom may be unaware/ interested in participating with us in these areas.
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RE: Collaborations
All are welcome to join in the fun/ collaborate with us here! This includes all women who may not feel "comfortable" on our sister site/ online presences (Wild Wicked Women - Creative Collective), men, and children. Let us know, if needed.
Notes:
~ It is preferred that younger children be accompanied by a parent, or responsible care giver during our activities/ events that include them. Thankz for understanding.
~ As with all the categories above, feel free to add wherever you wish.
Collaborations just bring on the fun!!! (^^^)
Thankz so much if you do!

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RE: Ideas
Welcome to another resource space! We all can be inspired and discover some really great ideas!
Do you have a lot of ideas like myself?
Have you blogged about it?
Do you have something in mind, that you would like to do with us/ see us do?
Feel free to share it if:
~ You wish to share any
~ As blogs generally have a comments area at the bottom, this would be for forum discussions. We plan on starting a forum page in the future, so if you have any comments for a forum discussion to be started would sure be helpful. Topic suggestions are a great way to let us know specifically what kind of information we might start with.
~ We have ideas flowing in and out quite often, so a list will be generated eventually (hopefully sooner than later, organizations are still in the midst).
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RE: Proposals
Welcome to another resource space! Proposals can be from us or you, and may include anything we are doing here already, or not. 
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RE: Suggestions (a.k.a. our Suggestion Box)
Welcome to another resource space! 
What It's For:

~ Finding tips or tricks
~ Your feedback to us about any of our "Brainwaves" categories, or otherwise.
How are we doing? Are keeping up enough?
~ Have some helpful information/ "constructive criticisms" to share/ suggest?
Feel free to do it here, and keep it positive!
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& Notes:
~ As we all wish to be treated respectfully, we also wish for suggestions to be presented as constructive criticism and not "hate mail". Also "class, not crass" is preferred. For example, here's my 1st suggestion to myself:
Dear me,
I have noticed how much you seem overwhelmed at times, by what needs to be done. Please do try to improve on my tardiness! This will help you more than you may realize.
Thankz (^&^)
~ If we get enough of any specific suggestion(s), we may just look into it with a forum discussion first (See above in RE Ideas)
~ Please know that all decisions are up to the individuals involved, and suggestions do not have to be followed.
Thankz (^&^)
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BONUS TIP:  DIY Copywriting
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 Until next time...
Sincerely,
Chris S. (*@^@*)