it isn't yours....

The other day I cought a TV show... that I think is a re-run. The name of the show is: Queer Eye for the Straight Guy-- where The Fab Five restyles a choosen guy's apartment, wardrobe and almost every aspect of his life.

There are several reasons that I like that show... one of them is that show allows straight and gay men to relate to each other with understanding.

The other reason is: that I always find there something... that reminds me an episode from my own life. I liked that given episode that I am going to write about because I could relate to its main character very much.

In this episode the main character was Steven who was the co-host of a live show about rock music. He has been recognised as an rock music guru. Steven and her girlfriend's home was dominated by her stuff, giving very little space of his personality.

As the show progressed, Steven's new look was revealed: first to her girlfriend, and then on the TV show where Steven participated.

As Steven arrives to his TV show... all the other participants of that show adore his new look. One of the ladies likes so much so Steven's belt, -- that was made from a playfully printed silk necktie -- that she took it -- without asking permission -- and put it on her neck... as a trendy sal. She didn't take it down... till the end of the show... and I couldn't see if she ever give it back to Steven.

Based on what I learned about Steven's personality... no sign about it in his apartment -- I assume -- he never asked it back, and never get it back... never get that precious necktie back.

small problems of life

You can see I like to write different genres... my works sometimes can be fall under the cathegory of 'woman', 'culture', children... and so on. But all have a common trait.
What I like to write about... are the small problems of life.

I encountered into many rude reviews on my writings... for example for my 'Valentine's Day': I got a review: 'Why so much going on about a CAKE??? It's a gift to do with as you wish. Eat what you want then throw the rest out.. what is this story about? Friendship... or cake and diets...?? "

I just thanked to that person... because tell you the trueth... I had no idea what to answer him... without hurting his feelings... but his review haven't ruined my love to continue to write about small problems of life..

Valentine's Day -- 2005

I would like to share with you another review I got for my work titled 'Valentine's Day -- 2005':

'I thoroughly enjoyed this piece. It was sweet, and you were able to completely capture the intracate smaller problems of life, and the thought process behind them.

I especially loved the wine bottle, Happy Birthday handwritten on it. It gave a real, personal touch to the piece, as did the numerous people that helped to make the cake. I feel as though I have been in that situation, debating whether or not to keep the gift of food I probably won't eat, or shouldn't. '

Focus

The other day I got a very nice compliment on my little stories. I felt that compliment was my birthday gift [yes, that day was my birthday]... I thought I would share it with you:
'Your stories have a good focus. You seem to do really well with the short stories because of your focused story telling technique. Your stories move with a good pace. There isn’t any fluff to bog the story down. Pretty straight-forward plotlines.'

BonBonish

I would like to thank to all of you who commented on my illustrations that can be find on several virtual galleries on the Internet... and some of them on my:

http://www.bonbonish.com
Some of them asked me who is that BonBonish person who signes my images...

When I post my digital artworks on the Internet my screen name is BonBonish. My daughter, when she was a little girl, used to use bonbon as her screen name. I asked her permission to use her screen name with a little switch -- bonbonish. Because I am not as beautiful as she is... just bonbonish

Mug -- one of my would be favored item

Besides conversations, I usually am inspired by household chores also. I like to cook, and to serve the things I made. I like to hear my family members praising my dishes, and I like to see their faces enjoy my preparations. I am also always on the lookout for new and interesting household items... that can improve my family and friends' enjoyment from the simple everyday life. I like to read about those things also. I would like to share with you my latest discovery: That great designer's site:

http://www.designmuseum.org/designerex/onkar-singh-kular.htm
... who makes items for the everyday life's activities.

One of his items is a series of mugs in colors, which correspond to one owner's ideal brew. I do not own any of these mugs yet... but I can imagine if I had them... even if one of my children would stop talking to me... because he is angry with me for this or another reason... When he would like I prepare perfect tea... he would point to one of the mugs at the kitchen cabinet... and I would know how strong I would prepare him the tea that day...

Interview

I have been asked by RIM editor Dee-Marie to write a little article about the creation process of The Wild Virtual Enchanted Garden. The article has been published by the title: Creating My Online Children's Book: by Koty Lapid

Virtual fairytale -- on CNN

I am making my baby-steps trying to find out advertising my little children's book that available here. As I learned on those wonderful Lulu's training sessions... I submit press releases to different places. To my great pleasure I noticed that CNN published my email about this book :)... You can find it on: http://edition.cnn.com/2005/TECH/01/17/spark.emails/

"I have written a children's story titled, "The Wild Virtual Enchanted Garden," about a little girl and her mother. The story takes place both in the real world and the virtual world. The virtual world is also a sort of real world for both of them because this is where their business is based and where the family income comes from."

My new picture book

I have finally finished writing and illustrating the first chapter of my new children's book. It is a continuation of my other children story 'The Wild Virtual Enchanted Garden'. It's focus still on the adventures of that little girl Lorie and her mother Lily. This story also takes place both in the real world and at the virtual world. I treat the virtual world as some kind of real world for both of the main characters because there is where the business of Lily resides and that is the place where this family income cames from. More about this story you can find out soon.