I'm really tempted to begin with embedded music, but I imagine that would be overkill. Especially for those who may think my color scheme is excruciating in the first place. I'm sorry. I understand that these shades are not meant for everybody. At least, I can conceive it. I do not actually understand.
So instead, I'll begin with an introduction. I hope this can clear up any confusion about the purpose of this lime green niche. Much like a historian, I can predict the recurring themes in this blog, which are highlighted in the first five shades below. I urge you to skim:
1. I have strange and fixated relationships with food, especially eggs. One of my longest friendships hinges on the fact that I love what she abhors -- eggs. I've been manning the subbie retreat egg race for three years, this time bringing back 40 leftover eggs to scramble and spice. I'm not sure if it's my Asian taste buds, the natural addictive qualities of eggs, or something. But let me clarify -- this is not a food blog, nor is it an egg blog. I just might reference it a few times.
2. My taste in music is questionable. I'll always be the first to defend my many lovers against plastic surgery accusations and "he looks like a girl" comments, but I'll also be the first to admit that Korean pop isn't exactly the most objectively excellent music genre. I think that Justin Bieber has a gorgeous voice and that "What Makes You Beautiful" is a great song (that may or may not have been played 241 times in the past week). I watch Asian soap operas with incredible dedication. Please don't judge me.
3. Athletics are the bane of my life. Uni fitness is about as far as I'll go in terms of sports. I am the lessthan30%? But, as indicated by my third shade, I've been a tapper for quite a few years, and before that, a ballet/jazz/tap/strength junkie. Dance is an art, not a sport.
4. Math has the ability to excite me. I'm not a great mathematician by any means. But perfecting a proof by induction or figuring out a difficult integral is the best feeling in the world. Getting stuck on a quiz or test question is the worst stomach-knotter.
5. Your argument is invalid because I'm an artist. I dearly hope that at some point in my life, I'll be able to concentrate on art. I haven't even had the chance to dabble in many different styles yet, or stretch outside of my comfort zone. These days, I can only allow myself to focus on art if it's for school (often ending up in me seeing every project as an artistic opportunity, even if it's a simple blog post). And yes, that is an anthropomorphic lime scribbling with a drawing tablet.
This is such a cute blog post! I love the little lime drawings. This whole blog has so much green it is almost hard to understand your obsession with this color, and looking at all this green makes my mouth taste lime. I have to say though, I love your music taste. Justin Bieber has some cool songs, and I absolutely adore "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction!
ReplyDeleteAlso, if you find math exciting then can you do my math homework for me?
COMPLETELY fell for the lime cartoons, I so envy your drawing abilities/style which is so far beyond what I can do, also that very sleek tablet on which you draw.
ReplyDeleteI see you also have a custom background! Very appealing color choices, brings out the lime-ness of it all without overwhelming even people who hates citruses. Shame on them.
Anthropomorphic limes are always fun, especially when they are drawing away on tablets!
The second I read the title of this blog I knew it belonged to you! I really like the background and color! Your blog sounds opinionated(in a good way, obviously) because it sounds like you. I can completely relate to the math situation- it is the best feeling in the world to be able to solve a hard math problem. By the way, the cartoons are the cutest things ever and match your theme really well!
ReplyDeleteThis is really quirky, and I like what you're doing with the bold. Also, I have used argument #5 too many times to count. xD
ReplyDeleteGloria, your wide assortment of interests never ceases to amaze me. Even though I question your taste in music and your ability to be aroused by numbers, I would be happy to live with even just half of the amount of intensity upon which your soul burns.
ReplyDeleteIs that "All For You" by Seo In Gook and Jung Eun Ji? "Reply 1997" all the way... Yes, I agree, some of Justin Bieber's songs are pretty good, and One Direction's songs are really addicting. Ditto on "Korean pop isn't exactly the most objectively excellent music genre." Almost every K-Pop fan would agree on this.
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of your artistic skills... Totally love the design and the theme of the blog! Nicely done!
First of all, I love the lime theme. It's very cool, and the cartoon limes enacting your interests is genius. Secondly, I am also an egg-addict so I can totally relate! Maybe it's because we don't eat meat? Anyway, I will definitely be keeping up with your posts in the Lime-o-sphere!
ReplyDeleteGee, it was really hard to figure out who the author of this blog is!
ReplyDelete(in other words, it took the amount of time required for light to travel from the screen to my eyes plus the time required for a nerve signal to be sent to my brain plus the time required for my brain to process that nerve signal and figure out that the word "lime" is there... about (1.7*10^-9)+(6*10^-3)+(3*10^-1)=0.3060000017 seconds (calculations based on a some quick research on the internet as far as speed of impulses on the optic nerve and processing speed of the brain--in other words, there are probably inaccuracies).)
The artwork and design of this blog is AMAZING!!!!!
Just wondering... do you like the flavor of limes as well as the color?
Arch asks a good question. Do you actually enjoy the taste of limes? I always assumed that since you liked the color so much then you must love the flavor, right?
DeleteHaha you guys are both cool. AND you ask critical questions. To be answered in a future post...maybe...
DeleteAhh, keeping us on the edge of our seats so that we come back to read more posts? I see how it is. Can't wait to find out the answer! :)
DeleteI love the blog title and the design, Gloria, and this is a funny and interesting first post. I too love eggs. (I'm a vegetarian but, because of my love of eggs, I could never be a vegan.) And I look forward to reading more!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize that you were an artist! Wow I really need to start paying attention to these things. But yeah I agree with arch that the design is really good, and it seems like it'll be an interesting blog in the future :D
ReplyDeleteTHE LIMES ARE SO CUTE! Unlike you.
ReplyDeleteJust kidding! :) If anything, you're cuter than the anthropomorphic limes! And um, just saying, you have to be crazy to hate the color scheme here, it's just so fitting. The haters should have expected it from your blog's title anyways!
Ack, btw this comment and ^^that comment are from Julia Z.! I forgot to sign my name >.<
DeleteNice post Gloria! Its great that you started off your blog with a few of your favorite things. This not only lets us know you better, but also informs us of some possible post references for the future. I also agree with your statement that our arguments are invalid because you're an artist. My mother's an artist, and I find this true all the time! By the way, I love eggs as well and I cook them whenever possible!
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