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Another contest entry.

Mindblown Guy

Here's the final version I'm going to submit. The contest ends in a few days, so you'll probably be seeing some more in that time. If you have any suggestions or ideas for one, please let me know!

Stunned Guy - Part 2

I think I've realized why I don't do many animations here - it takes a long time! Anyway, here's the guy from yesterday looking a little more surprised.

Stunned Guy - work in progress

Over at deviantart there's a new contest to draw "emoticon stickers" - basically small, animated drawings showing some kind of emotion. This first one is for a stunned/mind blown kind of guy. Obviously it's just the still image tonight, I'll add the animation later.

A Good Judge

Today I got the letter I've been waiting for! Last October, due to the government shutdown, I was out of work for 3 weeks. I applied for and received a little unemployment assistance, but then a few months later I was told I had to pay it all back! So, after a long and irritating appeal process, today the judge's official decision arrived and I get to keep the money! Hooray! Here's a little doodle illustrating my feelings towards the judge right now (you probably don't want to see what I would have drawn if it had gone the other way!)

Sally Ride

Today is, of course, Memorial Day, but it also happens to be the birthday of Dr. Sally Ride - the first American woman in space who used her fame to encourage students to pursue careers in math and science. Here's a  little poem for the occasion:

Today we remember the heroes who died

While protecting our freedoms and dreams

But we also commemorate Miss Sally Ride

Who showed life can be more than it seems

So as you remember their great sacrifice

You can soar like a bird with new wings

If you heed the example of Dr. Ride’s life

And go achieve wonderful things!

Everyone Needs A Towel

Today is a perfect trilogy of geekery:

1) May 25th is the birthday of Frank Oz, master puppeteer, who brought to life Yoda, as well as Miss Piggy, Fozzy Bear, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover!

2) On May 25, 1977, the original Star Wars movie opened!

and

3) May 25th is also Towel Day, celebrating the life of "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" author Douglas Adams!

Here's my attempt to combine the three...

"Look at my bum, you should not!"

Camelopardalids - an Update

So, after staying up until nearly 4:00 AM, this is how the meteor shower last night turned out.

I sat there all night in the dark

For a camelopardalid spark

But I’m sad to recall

That I saw no stars fall

But I did get to hear a dog bark!

(Actually, I saw 2, but I was having a hard time fitting that into the rhyme scheme. Here's an updated version of yesterday's picture that more accurately reflects this event.)

(Not pictured: sad trombone waahh-waaaahhhh sound)

Camelopardalids

Tonight there's supposed to be a brand new meteor shower. Will it be spectacular? Will it be a complete bust? Nobody knows! Go out after midnight and see for yourself! For once it's perfectly clear!

If they show up, the meteors should originate to the north, in the constellation Camelopardalis. Can you guess from the name what that constellation is supposed to be? Here's a hint: it's an animal that looks like a camel, with spots like a leopard...

Vanilla Pudding

All those who like their flavors plain, say “Hey!”

And celebrate both near and far away

Because good times are sure to come your way

It’s National Vanilla Pudding Day

To celebrate you won’t need a bassoon

A party hat or any old balloon

Just grab a bowl of pudding and your spoon

And snarf it like a ravenous baboon

You’re meant to do this, it’s your destiny

Then when you’re done, you’re sure to plainly see

All of the truths of life revealed to thee

And then, perhaps, you might be cool like me!