the catcus is blossoming, tofu likes the ducks

Every morning or afternoon, I walk by Sutter's Fort with Tofu. I live close to that area. I enjoy the mini bridge and waterfall. The ducks are nice too. :) There is this really big cactus that is starting to blossom. It's quite beautiful! <3

WORK DAY:
Today was a smooth day. I got estimates out and signed up to possibly start doing promotional products. I also got a great lead on a vectoring site which is based out in Thailand. I am going to test them out and see if they are as good I hear. Thanks so much for your help Lynne! Check her stuff out at www.signatureprintingstore.com

I finished up the step by step menu for Freshmade Yogurt Cafe located at the new Well building at CSUS. They are about 1.5 feet coroplast boards with full color vinyl overlay and double stick tape on back for installation. Moreta, the owner, came by to pick these up and he really liked them! This is always a good thing. :) I really like Morteza, he is a good and fair business man. I've done alot of business with him at Subway. I plan to go out there next week to get some pictures of the window vinyl graphics and also this menu.

We printed two banners for SN&R. We scheduled electrical final inspections on two signs in Rancho Cordova. One for CSLS School and Thai Sky. (This reminds me I need to update our sign portfolio).

I also decided to do fall sale. I made two 4x8 feet banners that says: 25% Off all Banners, Posters, and Decals // 10% Off all Vehicle Wraps & Vinyl. I hope this will generate more sales and promote our wraps! I got a nice deal on banner material so I figure a Sale makes good sense!

Good day, I'm happy tomorrow is Friday. I need a break.

These boots are made for plants :)

I catch myself taking pictures of things I notice on occasion around the neighborhood. One day I think someone is going to get freaked out! haha, but for now I'm going to do it.

Anyways a few days back I saw these flower plant boots at this Victorian house, but I didnt have my camera. This morning on the other hand, I passed by it again and I noticed the owner added some fall decor to the boots. This time I got to take a picture of the boots.

I love how they are work boots that have real plants and flowers growing out of them. Its a mixed concept that I like. Its like two opposites can create something so beautiful. :)

wisdom wednesday::: Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life

Biggie in Red Bandana :)

My latest doggie bandana model:

BIGGIE!

Second Saturday:::Inspiration to Ignorance

Second Saturday Art Walk has taken downtown/midtown Sacramento by storm! I remember when no one really came out to Second Saturday. We used to just set up DJ equipment and had some generic booths outside and we used to call that Second Saturday.

Now, it has blossomed into such a popular event! Hundreds of people flood the streets of downtown. It is full or art, photography, vendors, live music, and food! Local shops and restaurants began to support the culture of Second Saturday.

My friend Karen created a handmade fashion line called Baby Floss. We went by there to support her at Bows & Arrows. Its so inspirational to see people create one of a kind goodies. I really loved the necklaces, so I got myself two at a discount. Cheers! Thanks K!

We then went and checked out more creative vendors down K Street. There were so many custom creations that you can't help but want to go and make something awesome of your own!! We also met this wonderful pottery maker named Graham Fredenburg. We got chatting with him about ceramics and pottery. He apparenly took a class and he fell in love with the art of it. I loved his passion and he was so pleasant! Inspiration was definitely flowing!

The Maiya Gallery had some beautiful paintings on display by J.G. Morales Villanueva (masks)

and Susanne Ventura (circles). I really enjoyed the masks. Masks can change how one carries themselves and also how other see them. Its a way to be someone or something else. I think it relates to Halloween. The only day of the year where you can be someone else. But then again, if you have masks, you can be different everyday!

The best part of the Second Saturday is seeing the live street performers. We check out this great young girl band called "Dog Party" in front of Bicycle Works. We also came across a high school band playing in front of the Maiya Gallery. They gave us a free CD :)

And the best part was seeing Downtown James Brown doing what he does best, ENTERTAIN! I haven't seen him around for awhile and its nice to see that he is still just as happy and energetic as ever! He's a good man. Then headed to Havoc for Turntable Terrorist battle. My dear friend DJ Lahn took the win! Congrats homie!!

After all the positive festivities of the evening, Second Saturday went downhill. Usually after about 10PM the vendors and the bands start to clear out. The families start heading home, and the party go-ers come out.

The ignorant people that stay after do not respect the "art" of Second Saturday. They are only out on this particular day so that can cause ruckus. Around midnight, I hear sirens; one after the next. I think about 8 sirens passed which is unusual because on a typical Saturday night I hear about 2 or 3 max. I thought something has happened, but was unsure.

Come to find out there was a big fight in front of one of the clubs. The fight turned violent when a gun was pulled out. This left 1 dead and 3 injured. The victims were only about 18-19 years old. The gunman was loose and I am not sure if they ever caught him. 5 or 6 blocks were closed down J Street.

I have this feeling the City is going to want to shut down Second Saturday because it is drawing a very immature ignorant group of youths. This is just like the Thursday night markets back in the days of K Street Mall.

Here is a link to the story: Sacramento Midtown Shooting...

Let's learn to respect and love one another. Violence is not necessary. PEACE.

ARG Meets Sleeprockers

Aww nice! I love listening to new mixtapes and this one is dope! I like the transitions and the mixing. Good Delivery by ARG:::Another Rap Group. Check them out at www.argmusic.com!!Good job guys! I love to see the passion and talent in my music friends! :) Check them out at

ARG Meets Sleeprockers by Rated R, Nocturnal & Mr.Vibe

"ARG and Sleeprockers join forces to bring you an over the top mix of classic, rare and unreleased tracks from Another Rap Group. This Mixtape is pure wild style Turntablism at it's drunkest, uhhh we mean finest!

Release date: September 2010

Tracklist

	TRACK TITLE	ARTIST
1.	Keepin On (Unreleased)	Arg
2.	The Revolution (From The Soal)	Arg
3.	Funky (Unreleased)	Arg
4.	No Truth (Aziaddict & Ospis Are...)	Arg
5.	Sacramento Jazz (They Call Us...)	Arg Feat. The Live Manikins
6.	Last Night (Unreleased)	Arg
7.	Sleep Rocker Interlude	Sleeprockers
8.	The Soul ('06 Original Mix)	Arg
9.	Words Of Advice (Aziaddict And Ospis Are...)	Arg
10.	Bothered (They Call Us...)	Arg
11.	Represent Intro (By Dj Mr. Vibe & Dj Rated R)	Arg
12.	Represent (Aziaddict And Ospis Are...)	Arg
13.	Imagine If Remix (Unreleased)	Arg
14.	Breakdown (They Call Us...)	Arg
15.	The Dj (Unreleased)	Arg

Yesterday & Today

YESTERDAY:::

Yesterday was a busy day at work! I had a nice lunch meeting with Leroy regarding the shop progress and what we need to do have a great profit. We discussed our wrap goals, advertising goals, and a sales team. Makes me feel good about what is to come for Cal Signs Inc. www.mycalsigns.com

After work, picked up Terry and headed to meet up Dorothy for dinner. Dorothy is my good friend Dave's mom and she made use some delicious burritos! It was so fresh and delicious. She also made these yummy watermelon lime mint smoothies! We had a nice ladies night.

I noticed three things that I wanted to capture on my mobile phone. The beautiful succulence that surrounds the trees in the front yard of the Icarangals. The second was Dave's 5th grade picture on the refrigerator! haha what a cute chubby lil kid :P Lastly, after dinner I went home and I saw my sisters wearing my old school tshirts as their pajamas haha. Gotta love it! :)

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TODAY:::

Today, once again it was a busy day. The installers headed out to install the Subway sign over at Greenback Lane. Afterwards, we did the installation for Stewart Title. At the shop, we worked on some yard signs, posters for Famous Pizza, and also the letters for new Grimz Gym. We have Grimz Gym set for an installation next Tuesday. Check them out at www.grimzgym.com

Also I am in talks with Vince over at Big Things Limo about some bus wrap work. This is quite exciting. Check them out over at www.bigthingslimo.com We hope to do some advertising on the buses and move forward with some package rates!

Here are some pictures of the Game N Trade signs, posters, and vinyl that we did for Eric. This is for their new location on El Camino Blvd.

Designer Bags, Pop Culture, Shallow Waters

Hmm... I dont own a Coach bag. I dont own a Louie Vuitton bag. I have many bags, most are under $50. I look around and when I do see these designer bags, I can't tell the difference, it's all the same to me. The women carry them around but to me its nothing special. She has one and you have one. Same color, same style, same brand, same price tag.

Popular culture. Reality TV has taken over, so every other channel will have that. Music is saturated with nonsense and mediocre lyrics, this is solely pertaining to pop. Catchy tunes and excessive radio play.

Shallow people and selfish ways. When will we change? Hurricanes are more powerful than nucelar weapons. In other words, mother nature is stronger than anything man-made. And on that note, nuclear weaponry is the most ignorant creation ever.

The earth is quaking.