3-D Street Art

Giant optical illusions by German artist Edgar Mueller.

I would love to be one of those people who pretended that these frightening chasms and natural disasters are for real.

Additional information here.

“MomSense” by Anita Renfroe

Anita Renfroe is a comedian who has condensed every possible phrases that a mum would typically say in a 24-hour day to just under 3 minutes, and sang it to William Tell Overture. Gosh, I see my future flash before me. Poor TJ and his younger bro/sis.

Anita Renfroe’s latest sequel to the  Momsense video

And a hilarious non-discrimation/being far to dads … Dadsense

I have also included the lyrics below. (found them on this site) .. ‘cos I didn’t quite catch some of the words myself.

Get up now
Get up now
Get up out of bed
Wash your face
Brush your teeth
Comb your sleepy head
Here’s your clothes
And your shoes
Hear the words I said
Get up now
Get up and make your bed
Are you hot?
Are you cold?
Are you wearing that?
Where’s your books and your lunch and your homework at?
Grab your coat and your gloves and your scarf and hat
Don’t forget you got to feed the cat
Eat your breakfast
The experts tell us it’s the most important meal of all

Take your vitamins so you will grow up one day to be big and tall
Please remember the orthodontist will be seeing you at three today?
Don’t forget your piano lesson is this afternoon

So you must play
Don’t shovel
Chew slowly
But hurry
The bus is here
Be careful
Come back here
Did you wash behind your ears?
Play outside
Don’t play rough
Would you just play fair?
Be polite
Make a friend
Don’t forget to share

Work it out
Wait your turn
Never take a dare
Get along
Don’t make me come down there
Clean your room
Fold your clothes
Put your stuff away
Make your bed
Do it now
Do we have all day?
Were you born in a barn?
Would you like some hay
Can you even hear a word I say?
Answer the phone
Get Off the phone
Don’t sit so close
Turn it down
No texting at the table
No more computer time tonight
Your iPod’s my iPod if you don’t listen up

Where you going and with whom and what time do you think you’re coming home?
Saying thank you, please, excuse me
Makes you welcome everywhere you roam
You’ll appreciate my wisdom
Someday when you’re older and you’re grown
Can’t wait ’til you have a couple little children of your own
You’ll thank me for the counsel I gave you so willingly
But right now
I thank you NOT to roll your eyes at me
Close your mouth when you chew
Would appreciate
Take a bite
Maybe two

Of the stuff you hate
Use your fork
Do not you burp
Or I’ll set you straight
Eat the food I put upon your plate
Get an A, Get the door
Don’t get smart with me
Get a Grip
Get in here I’ll count to 3
Get a job
Get a life
Get a PhD
Get a dose of…
I don’t care who started it
You’re grounded until your 36
Get your story straight
And tell the truth for once for heaven’s sake
And if all your friends jumped off a cliff
Would you jump too?

 I’ve said it once, I’ve said at least a thousand times before that
You’re too old to act this way
It must be your father’s DNA
Look at me when I am talking
Stand up straight when you walk
A place for everything
And everything must be in place
Stop crying or I’ll give you something real to cry about
Oh!
Brush your teeth
Wash your face
Get your PJs on
Get in bed
Get a hug

Say a prayer with Mom
Don’t forget
I love you
**KISS**
And tomorrow we will do this all again because a mom’s work never ends
You don’t need the reason why
Because
Because
Because
Because
I said so
I said so
I said so
I said so
I’m the Mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
Ta-da

Words by Anita Renfroe Copyright 2007 Bluebonnet Hills Music/BMI

Love it.

ABC3D

I want this pop-up book.

According to Amazon, it will only be released on 14 Oct. Wondering if it will come to this part of the world.

Threesome … An IQ Flash Game

Another great online game. Don’t let the name fool you, nothing triple x.

Bubble Shooter

I dunno why I am attracted to this game … but I am glad to have found an online version.

Here’s the link.

Imagini Valentine Gift Finder

 Here’s a fun site to find out about yours and your other half’s VisualDNA and the matched gifts.

I took the test for myself and after clicking a series of pictures corresponding to various categories such as “This is my idea of fun…”, “If I had to go for a dare, I would…” etc, the results were out and here’s my Visual DNA. So true ah.

 ”Here’s what your choices might mean about you

Starting with your style, you lead the way – trendy with a touch of chic thrown in. You have expensive taste (but I have no money to finance this ) , for you it’s all about luxe finishes and statement designs.

You get your kicks from the great outdoors; you have heaps of energy to gad about wide open spaces. You don’t like to be held back, feeling free is key to your character.

Never one to sit in the slow lane, you live life at full pelt – sometimes racing to experience more.

You love to take it easy, preferring the slow beat of the beach to the hum of the city. When you can’t make it to the sand you love to hang out with friends… all part of your laid back attitude. (My English prof told me before that I am too laid back )

Not taking life too seriously – you are personable, approachable and a good friend. Being able to relax and have a little fun brings out your best.

So… you like to curl up and kick back. Maybe not the most adventurous of sorts, but you have nailed the wind down. (Spending 2 weeks on the road and riding with D to northern Thailand, rockclimbing, diving…)

When extra time appears, you like to take control and create something special for others to enjoy.

To impress, a date doing something new to you both would give you the right buzz… you’re always first to take the plunge, you love diverse experiences.” (And taking all these experiences in with D, my best friend and the most important person in my life)

 I got D to try it and his report is 90% the same as mine, except for the following 3 paragraphs:

“So… you can be ultra competitive, you like to play games and most importantly… you love to win!

When extra time appears you spend it flexing and getting in shape. Health and fitness is at the top of your list.

Relishing a challenge, you are strong and confident – any tough situation brings out the best in your character.”

Extratasty – Perfect Drink Recipes

Cool site with lots of different drink recipes, especially those that make use of whatever you have in the kitchen.

5 000 yrs Of Religion In 90 secs

Interesting website… wat a crash course on the history of religion

What was the No.1 Song On The US & UK Charts On The Day You Were Born?

Click here to find out.

Another mindless thing to do where you are bored or just plain curious.

On the day I was born, the No. 1 Song on the US Chart was “Love Hangover” by Diana Ross; and on the UK Chart “Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)” by The Wurzels.

I don’t like Diana Ross and I don’t know who The Wurzels are.

As for the No. 1 songs on the US & UK charts respectively on the day D was born, they were “Make It With You” by Bread (aiyah, one of my fav love songs) and “The Wonder Of You” by the King himself, Elvis Presley. 

How come his songs are so nice?

Vote For The New Seven Wonders Of The World

You can now exercise your global citizenship & cast your votes at http://www.new7wonders.com/ . Maybe this is the one time voting is democratic.

1. Acropolis, Greece: A million people come here each year to see the marble temples and statues of Greek gods and goddesses dating from the fifth century BC.

2. Alhambra, Spain: The palace and citadel, perched above Granada, was the residence of the Moorish caliphs who governed southern Spain in splendour until 1492.

3. Angkor, Cambodia: The archaeological site in Siem Reap was the capital of the Khmer empire from the ninth to 15th centuries. The 12th-century ruins include Angkor Wat.

4. Colosseum, Italy: The 50,000-seat amphitheatre in Rome was inaugurated in AD80.

5. Easter Island, Chile: Hundreds of massive stone busts are all that remains from the prehistoric Rapanui culture that crafted them between 400 and 1,000 years ago.

6. Eiffel Tower, France: The 2951/2m tower built in 1889 symbolises Paris. It is made almost entirely of open-lattice wrought iron and was erected in only two years.

7. Great Wall of China: The 6,693km barricade running from east to west is the world’s longest man-made structure.

8. Hagia Sophia, Turkey: The soaring cathedral, also called the Church of Holy Wisdom, was built in 537BC at Constantinople, today’s Istanbul.

9. Kiyomizu Temple, Japan: Kyoto’s Clear Water Temple was founded by a Buddhist sect in 798 and rebuilt in 1633 after a fire.

10. Kremlin and St Basil’s Cathedral, Russia: Moscow’s Kremlin is a medieval fortress converted into the centre of Russian government.

11. Machu Picchu, Peru: Built by the Incan Empire in the 15th century, Machu Picchu’s walls, palaces, temples and dwellings are perched at 2,400m above sea level.

12. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany: The inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, Neuschwanstein is a creation of ‘Mad King’ Ludwig II of Bavaria, who had it built in the 19th century.

13. Petra, Jordan: This ancient city in south-western Jordan, built on a terrace around the Valley of Moses, was the capital of the Arab kingdom of the Nabateans.

14. Pyramid at Chichen Itza, Mexico: This step pyramid surmounted by a temple was part of a sacred site in an important Mayan centre on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.

15. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt: The only surviving structures of the original seven wonders, the three pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs 4,500 years ago.

16. Statue of Liberty, US: The 911/2m statue in New York Harbour has welcomed immigrants and symbolised freedom since 1886.

17. Stonehenge, Britain: How and why this circular monument of massive rocks was created between 3,000BC and 1,600BC remains unknown.

18. Sydney Opera House, Australia: Situated on Bennelong Point reaching into Sydney’s harbour, the opera house was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon and opened in 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II.

19. Taj Mahal, India: The white marble-domed mausoleum in Agra was built by a 17th-century Mogul emperor for his favourite wife, who died in childbirth.

20. Timbuktu, Mali: Founded about AD1100, Timbuktu was a flourishing caravan centre in the Arabic world and a leading spiritual and intellectual centre.