more BB23 ... surprisingly

 

If you've read my previous post, I've been keeping up to date with Big Brother—especially this season. During this week, one of my favorites was nominated to be evicted out of the BB house. Earlier tonight, they just showed that another favorite of mines (that I mentioned in my previous post) was put up as a replacement nominee. It makes me so sad to see them sit side-by-side as I know that one of them will not make it to at least final five. :(

Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss clothing reference

I had so much fun with the first Craig Bartlett mock-up that I wanted to do it again this pair! Although Claire is nothing like Helga in the cartoon series, I wanted her features to be like Helga since her best friend is Phoebe with the fact that Derek X. and Claire have been spending so much time together in the house. I can't remember if Claire is taller than DX, but I wanted to also emphasize how tall she is. Not gonna lie, I kinda rushed on this one so it may not look as clean.

But if DX leaves tomorrow, Idk if I can continue with the series lol

BB23

I must admit: I watch Big Brother.

I don't watch it all the time, but I have seen about thirteen seasons—and for a while, this season is going well for me so far.

There's actually a lot of players I like (surprisingly), but I really enjoy seeing Derek X. and Hannah on screen hehe. They're not officially a showmance or anything like that (at least to this day), but—coming from someone who's watched this show for over a decade—I have never seen or shipped so hard a cuter pair. <33333

Hannah Chaddha and Derek Xiao photo reference

I don't know why, but seeing them together gave me some Gerald and Phoebe vibes from Hey Arnold!, which inspired me to make a Craig Bartlett mock-up. Hopefully they would even know what that show is lol, but I wish the best for them and hope they go far!

"Over Those Hills"

been playing with After Effects with my new fave jam for the year so far

KH3 is finally out!!!!

"Their hurting will be mended when you return to end it."

— Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

Though I did what I thought I had to do

I still lost you ...

Although it sucks I can't play it till after graduation (Lord willing), it's been alMOST 13 YEARS I'VE WAITED FOR THIS DAY!!! Wanted to draw a little doodle as part of my excitement—and to also serve as a reminder I want to save the Wayfinder trio. :(

I have made many renditions to these images and couldn't pick which I liked, but I decided on posting all of them since this is a very exciting day for me lol. Underneath are some lyrics to songs that have also inspired me and got me pumped to creating these. :)

Viva forever

I'll be waiting

Everlasting like the sun

Lost in the shadow’s lonely embrace

I’m trapped in a web of my own mistakes

Powerpuff Mica!

Because on this day, November 18th, The Powerpuff Girls (1998) turns 20-years-old!! My niece, Mica, posed this way when my sister was taking a picture as she was a month old at the time. I originally wanted to make a screen print of this, but due to the fires that have been happening in California, my college was closed and wasn't able to do it. If finals aren't so crazy, I'll probably still print this ... just wanted to post this tonight for the show's anniversary. :)

the fake happiest summer ever

"Pretense and masks were stripped off in His presence."

—Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Brokenness

I haven't been okay. I haven't been doodling either. Here's an update:

Grandma Betsy

Back in June, I went to Kaiser to pick up my grandma after her blood transfusion was done. She had her sunglasses on and I asked her if she could take them off because she wasn’t outside. When she did, a lot of the nurses kept complimenting how pretty her eyes were and that she shouldn’t hide them. This is what this image is based on.

My Grandma has been suffering from congestive heart failure, in addition to all her other ailments. On August 1st, she collapsed and the medics took her to Kaiser, where she was admitted for several days. My auntie was told by the doctors that two of her heart valves were leaking and her heart was functioning at only 30%. The doctors strongly advised against any surgeries due to her age and existing health condition. After much discussion, they recommended hospice and my mom, uncle, and aunt decided to bring her home. She was kept comfortable with family always by her side.

On August 13th before 7pm, our Lord took her home. It’s still surreal knowing she’s not here, but I praise God that she’s given her life to Christ and that she’s with Him and not suffering anymore. We love and miss you, Grandma. ❤️

“For if He causes grief, then He will have compassion according to His abundant lovingkindness.” Lamentations 3:32

Self-Portrait

... well, sorta. I was inspired by my new favorite song lol.

[done in Adobe Illustrator]

Summer Camp 2017

For this year's Summer Camp, the theme was "sword" that is based on Hebrews 4:12, emphasizing the importance of sola Scriptura. Compared to the last four years I've attended as staff, this year was much different—I've had the privilege of designing the team name tags this year! All of it was done in Adobe Illustrator.

This camp was also different as we were short on staff and I got to put together the slideshow. Personally, the week was very exhausting as the emotions were out of control and I wasn't getting a lot of rest, but God was (and still is) faithful to help me get through the week as well as minister to the girls I was able to talk to. The nights were rough as I worked on the Summer Camp slideshow, but it also reminded me what a joy it is to serve Him as I thought of what Paul said in 2 Corinthians 12:15: I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls.

my favorite part of summer

Just got back from my church's Summer Camp, where we stay at Mt. Hope Bible Camp for 7 days. According to our youth pastor, it was our biggest camp! This year, we were celebrating its 30th anniversary with (I think) over 250 students attending. The theme for this camp was hero, where all the teams were either Marvel or DC superheroes (Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Justice League, Legion of Super-heroes, Teen Titans, and X-men), yet the messages stressed how Jesus Christ is the Ultimate Superhero and Savior of the world. Though summer ministry is always hard and tiring, I'm very grateful to be a part of this ministry. It's always so encouraging to see those in Christ growing and seeing those who don't know Christ come to believe in Him.

For the Great Adventure, which is a role-playing game where all the staff get to dress up and act as their character, my sister had an idea of making shirts since we were both doing documentation and asked me to design something. I was inspired by pop art from comic books. The front has a 30 logo for the 30th anniversary, and the back says #CBCH3R0, the official hashtag. It's iron-on though so it won't last long lol, but it was really fun making it even though I got to wear it for a day.

Here's also the video of pretty much what happened that week. Kudos to my friend Marjory who edited the whole Friday night till breakfast time. It's also my new favorite song. Enjoyzzz. :D

"Will we always be pretending?"

Keeping secrets safe

Every move we make

Seems like no ones letting go

And it's such a shame

Cause if you feel the same

How am I supposed to know?

I mentioned in my first post how I've been obsessed about this cartoon show I've been watching. I started re-watching them and I'm still so upset of how episode 24 gave me so much angst, which this scene is based from but with the "love square" incorporated. The lyrics above are also what pretty much inspired me for this doodle.