Mascara Massacre

Harry Potter

2011-08-02T00:46:00.000-07:00

Greetings from your dark overlord(/lady?)

*SPOILER ALERT*

All good things must come to an end. Some end like Harry Potter and some end like LOST.. a TV show with zero closure (that's right JJ Abrams, still waiting for an explanation for the polar bears, DHARMA initiative, smoke monster, numbers, Walt.....)

I was fascinated with Harry Potter the day my brother burst into my room, wearing his batman cape and a makeshift wand yelling "Crucio! Crucio!" at my pet spiders.. I knew I was headed down the dark path when my folks got me Slytherin robes for my birthday.... my brother on the other hand was a true Gryffindor with a heart of gold and he cried like a little girl when Dobby died. He was 19 when that happened. I still have a video of it, which I keep mainly for the purpose of blackmail and punishment, muhahahah.


Who's your Daddy now?

I must say that the last Harry Potter movie was awesome, all those who haven't seen it yet, do send me the location of your caves so that I can force-blast my way in and drag you to the theaters.. muhahahahaha

Evil Cupcakes

2011-07-19T18:07:00.000-07:00

Operation 'Dessert' Storm

I am your cupcake , inspired by the cupcake blog

Muhahahahaha

The Miami Story

2011-07-12T21:49:00.000-07:00

view at night

aka La Pequeña Habana , a Miami neighborhood

Care for a drink from Colon? :P

Lifeguard stands in South Beach

slow moving river, not a swamp

was begging me to take him home..

Ocean Drive, South Beach

Art deco architecture

sunset from the waters

patriotic lifeguard stand

Frozen Yogurt

2011-07-05T21:16:00.000-07:00

I have been procrastinating about my plans for world domination

the Dark Lord(lady?) of the Dessert

As an evil genius who wants to rule this world with an iron fist, its pretty stupid to reveal one's weaknesses. I am willing to make an exception this one time. Frozen yogurt and radioactive chickens.


"This is Spartaaaaa"

Now if only I could master my superpowers capable of causing heads to explode..
*cleans up watermelon mess on kitchen floor*

Yours in dastardly deeds,
Evil Nelly

muhahahahahahaha

Bangkok Diaries 2009

2011-06-27T21:46:00.000-07:00

Suvarnabhumi International Airport

Ceiling detail

Bangkok city

The Dome at Lebua, State Tower Hotel

Ornate temple roof

The Marble Temple [Wat Benchamabophit] is named after the white Carrara marble (from Italy) of which it is constructed. The name 'Wat Bechamabophit' means : the temple of the fifth king.

The inside walls of the compound are decorated with murals depicting the entire Ramakien,which is Thailand's national epic, derived from the Indian Ramayana epic. The demons wear shoes and the monkeys dont.

Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha [Wat Phra Kaew] This is Thailand's most important and sacred temple

Inside Wat Pho or the Temple of Reclining Buddha.The temple is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.Wat Pho is the one of the largest and oldest wat in Bangkok

The Reclining Buddha's mother-of-pearl feet

Collection boxes similar to that in Hindu temples

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha

The cloister or so-called gallery is at the rear of the Ubosoth Hall

The beautiful Wat Phra Kaew/ Temple of Emerald Buddha

Decorative exterior of Phra Mondop

The Grand Palace is inspired by European designs, except for the roof

The Grand Palace is used only for occasional ceremonial purposes and is no longer the royal residence.

Ramayana murals in the Temple of the Emerald Buddha

The seashells and bits of porcelain used to make the mosaic designs had previously been used as ballast by boats coming to Bangkok from China.

Colorful ATMs

Moon bar atop Banyan Tree hotel, 61st floor.

Mezzaluna Restaurant inside The Dome at Lebua State Tower

City of Gods: Cambodia (2009)

2011-06-21T19:00:00.000-07:00


Hiking up Mt.Kulen - rest stop

Hiking up Mt.Kulen

Rare $2 bill

Double rainbow

Kbal Spean ("Head Bridge") is an Angkorian era site on the southwest slopes of the Kulen Hills in Cambodia, 25 km from the main Angkor group. It is commonly known as the valley of a 1000 Lingas.

The motifs for the stone carvings are roughly three: myriads of lingams, depicted as neatly arranged bumps that cover the surface of a rock; lingam - yoni designs; and various Hindu mythological motifs, including depictions of gods and animals.

Carved in the rocky bed of a small river are over a thousand Shiva Linga symbols

Banteay Srei
It is cut from stone of a pinkish-red hue and includes some of the finest stone carvings

Banteay Srei - Citadel of the Women- said to have been built by a woman.

white robed priests at banteay srei

moat surrounding the temple complex [HDR]

symbolic representation of Hindu cosmology-consisting of an enormous temple symbolizing the mythical Mt. Meru, its five inter-nested rectangular walls and moats represent chains of mountains and the cosmic ocean. the short dimensions of the vast compound are precisely aligned along a north-south axis, while the east-west axis has been deliberately diverted 0.75 degrees south of east and north of west, seemingly in order to give observers a three day anticipation of the spring equinox.

Angkor Wat ("City Temple") is a vast temple complex near Siem Reap,in Cambodia. Built in the 12th cent by the king of the Khmer empire, Angkor Wat was built as a royal temple dedicated to Hindu deity Vishnu.After the city of Angkor fell to invaders, Angkor Wat receded into the jungle but continued as a Buddhist temple and a pilgrimage site over the centuries.Angkor Wat is the best preserved example of Khmer architecture in Cambodia and is so grand in design that some rank it among the seven wonders of the world.Today, Angkor Wat represents Cambodia. It is a national symbol and appears on the country's flag.

columns and archs at Angkor Wat

Many of the bas-reliefs in the temple depict scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, Hindu sacred texts that recount the adventures of two major incarnations of Vishnu.

The heads had been stolen by vandals.

A statue of Vishnu, to whom the Temple is dedicated, (approx. 16ft high), is located at the entry of the Outer Enclosure. Carved from a single piece of sandstone, it is draped and receives offerings from modern pilgrims.

Bayon temple..This temple represents the "Churning of the Ocean Milk for the Immortality Elixir" story that is frequently found in Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Location of the Tomb Raider scene

Shrine to Vishnu, one of the Hindu Gods that Angkor Wat was originally dedicated to

Pre Rup- It means Turning the Body and refers to a traditional method of cremation.

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San Diego (2009-2010)

2011-06-20T02:16:00.000-07:00

San Diego skyline from Coronado Island

Rock balancing

Colorful city art near Petco Park

Hilton Bayfront lobby

San Diego's Historic Gaslamp District

No really its just a steakhouse.

View from the room

USS Midway, an aircraft carrier of the US Navy which was active during the Vietnam War and Gulf war.Now she is anchored at the Broadway Pier in San Diego and is open to the public as a museum

Megie Museum of design and toys, Balboa Park.. the sculpture is made of ceramic tiles

Balboa Park with California dome and tower

Balboa Park conservatory

Replica of HMS Surprise, an 18th century Royal Navy warship

Sailor and nurse silhouette

On the ferry to Coronado Island

Skyline

View of Petco Park from Altitude Sky Lounge at the Marriott

I ♥ New York (2010)

2011-06-14T00:43:00.000-07:00

The Guggenheim building, with its iconic, spiraling gallery, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright -the spiraling gallery resembling a nautilus shell

Times Square

Bryant Park

Grand Central Station

Rockefeller center

concrete jungle, where dreams are made of

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View from the revolving View Lounge at the Marriott Marquis, at Times Square

Busted by the NYPD

NYC from top of the Rockefeller center

Empire state building

Boston (2010)

2011-06-14T00:40:00.000-07:00

Sarah Palin and Barack Obama Throttlenecks
I got myself an Obama:)

Old State House (1713) is the oldest surviving public building in Boston. It is also the site of the Boston Massacre and the first Massachusetts public reading of the Declaration of Independence

Custom House - Boston's first skyscraper , now a Marriott hotel and timeshare rental.

Light bubbles at Quincy Market

inside Quincy marketplace

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty at the Boston Common Tea party Rally at Boston Public Garden

Boston Commons

"One if by land, and two if by sea"
The Old North Church (seen in the background) from where Paul Revere (Bronze statue) sent the famous signal warning the Bostonians about the British Army during the American revolution.

At Orpheum Theater Boston

Custom House Clocktower by night

" The steaming kettle"
this tea pot has been steaming for many, many years. It is the oldest animated, outdoor advertising in the US

apparently it can fit a man and eight small boys!

inside Custom house

Boston Common aka "the Common" is the oldest city park in the United States

The famous swanboats in the Boston Public Garden are more than 130 years old.

Make Way for Ducklings

with Mrs Mallard and her ducklings

Prudential Tower Skywalk Observatory
The Prudential Tower has a magnificent view of Boston but you have to shoot through many layers of glass

Boston at dusk

Prudential Mall

Once upon a time, in Chicago

2011-06-13T17:10:00.000-07:00

Lobby of The Palmer House, Chicago

John Hancock Tower

The Signature Room at the 95th Floor of the John Hancock Tower

The Signature Lounge at the 95th Floor of the John Hancock Tower

Marylin at Michigan Avenue

the Chicago theater

had to wait for an hour and half just to get a table here

Giordano's famous deep dish stuffed pizza (worth the wait)

The Bean at Millenium Park

Chicago Riverwalk

downtown Chicago river

Navy Pier

Slow shutter shot of the "wave swinger"

Chicago skyline

Fabulous firework display

At Cloud Gate

Oak Street Beach

North Avenue Beach

Willis Tower Skydeck

Skydeck Chicago

The Big Easy- NOLA (2010-11)

2011-06-07T00:31:00.000-07:00

View from room at Hilton New Orleans Riverside

the historic St. Charles streetcar

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway over the Mississippi

Mardi Gras Jester

Muddy murky Mississippi

Bourbon Street

The Jesus signal.
This statue of Jesus, located behind the St.Louis Cathedral is reported to have survived the aftermath of hurricane Katrina while the surrounding oak and maple trees were uprooted and smashed to smithereens.

The Jester- purported to be the world's strongest drink

Zydeco

Voodoo Shop

Boys with their 'hand grenades', begging for beads on Bourbon Street

We are all going to hell alright.

Shrimp Etouffe

Grilled handcrafted wrought iron balconies in the French Quarter at Krazy Korner

At Jackson Square, French Quarter

Say your prayers... at the St. Louis Cathedral

St. Louis Cathedral

Coffee break..

Munchin on some praline candy...

At Jackson Square, French Quarter

St. Louis Cathedral

At Jackson Square, French Quarter

Steamboat over the Mississippi on a foggy day

New Orlean's Jax Brewery, taken from Jackson square.

Bourbon Street cops

A Bra for a beer...

Charbroiled Oysters- had this every single day! at Drago's Seafood Restaurant

New Year's eve - Fireworks over the Mississippi

Commander's Palace Restaurant, one of the best restaurant's in the city in the Garden District

Lafayette Cemetery

Po' boy - traditional submarine sandwich from Louisiana. It usually has meat or seafood,served on baguette-like Louisiana French bread.

Historic southern mansion in the Garden District

angry birds?

Jambalaya- at Mother's Restaurant

Beignets under powdered sugar at Café du Monde.
Dlish.

Here I am. Rock you like a HURRICANE at Pat O'Briens

Enchanted London! (2010)

2011-06-07T00:19:00.000-07:00

chinatown

Trafalgar Square

the London Eye, from the Victoria embankment

Obligatory tourist shot

Westminster Abbey

Hyde Park

Buckingham Palace Gates

St. Paul's cathedral.

Picadilly Circus

View of St. Paul's cathedral from the Millennium bridge

Kensington Palace was the official residence of Princess Diana until her death.

over 250 brightly painted life sized baby elephant sculptures were all over London as a part of a program to raise money for Asian elephants.

on the London eye

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