$7 Red Lobsters

I am not really into seafood, but I could not pass the $7 lobster. Did anyone grab a lobster at the Quad last Thursday? I did, and it was amazing (especially with the melted butter). If I came five minutes later, I would have not been able to eat one because they ran out! So here's a photo of my red lobster! I just had to capture it in the photo- it's not often that I lobster for that price!

Here's a link I found about Lobsters. Did you know there are over 25 types of lobster? I didn't... Anyhow, the link also includes recipes, teaches you how to buy a lobstor and other links about lobster. Enjoy!


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Define Lobster:
(Zo["o]l.) Any large macrurous crustacean used as food, esp. those of the genus Homarus; as the American lobster (H. Americanus), and the European lobster (H. vulgari). The Norwegian lobster (Nephrops Norvegicu) is similar in form. All these have a pair of large unequal claws. The spiny lobsters of more southern waters, belonging to Palinurus, Panulirus, and allied genera, have no large claws. The fresh-water crayfishes are sometimes called lobsters.

The Meaning of the Color Red:

Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love.

Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, and raises blood pressure. It has very high visibility, which is why stop signs, stoplights, and fire equipment are usually painted red. In heraldry, red is used to indicate courage. It is a color found in many national flags.

Red brings text and images to the foreground. Use it as an accent color to stimulate people to make quick decisions; it is a perfect color for 'Buy Now' or 'Click Here' buttons on Internet banners and websites. In advertising, red is often used to evoke erotic feelings (red lips, red nails, red-light districts, 'Lady in Red', etc). Red is widely used to indicate danger (high voltage signs, traffic lights). This color is also commonly associated with energy, so you can use it when promoting energy drinks, games, cars, items related to sports and high physical activity.

Light red represents joy, sexuality, passion, sensitivity, and love.
Pink signifies romance, love, and friendship. It denotes feminine qualities and passiveness.
Dark red is associated with vigor, willpower, rage, anger, leadership, courage, longing, malice, and wrath.
Brown suggests stability and denotes masculine qualities.
Reddish-brown is associated with harvest and fall.

Yellow Mini-Star

One of my roommate is very creative and has patience. She created these hanging mobiles to hang in our living room's window. The handmade mobiles has these colorful origami cranes and mini stars hanging from strings. In this photo above, I just captured the yellow in the mini stars. It's amazing how objects can be created by a piece of paper just by folding.

If you want to learn to make a mini origami folding star-Check out this link for instructions and a video someone created!

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Define Origami:
- from ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper" --> 'folding paper'
- is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. The goal of this art is to create a given result using geometric folds and crease patterns preferably without the use of gluing or cutting the paper medium. "Origami" nowadays refers to all types of paper folding .

The Meaning of the Color Yellow:

Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy.

Yellow produces a warming effect, arouses cheerfulness, stimulates mental activity, and generates muscle energy. Yellow is often associated with food. Bright, pure yellow is an attention getter, which is the reason taxicabs are painted this color. When overused, yellow may have a disturbing effect; it is known that babies cry more in yellow rooms. Yellow is seen before other colors when placed against black; this combination is often used to issue a warning. In heraldry, yellow indicates honor and loyalty. Later the meaning of yellow was connected with cowardice.

Use yellow to evoke pleasant, cheerful feelings. You can choose yellow to promote children's products and items related to leisure. Yellow is very effective for attracting attention, so use it to highlight the most important elements of your design. Men usually perceive yellow as a very lighthearted, 'childish' color, so it is not recommended to use yellow when selling prestigious, expensive products to men – nobody will buy a yellow business suit or a yellow Mercedes. Yellow is an unstable and spontaneous color, so avoid using yellow if you want to suggest stability and safety. Light yellow tends to disappear into white, so it usually needs a dark color to highlight it. Shades of yellow are visually unappealing because they loose cheerfulness and become dingy.

Dull (dingy) yellow represents caution, decay, sickness, and jealousy.
Light yellow is associated with intellect, freshness, and joy.

My Digital Camera

Hello!
A few has asked me what type of digital camera I use, so I figured I would post a blog about the digital camera. I am currently using a Cannon Powershot SD750. Above is a picture of the digital camera. This is my third digital camera within the the past five years and by far its the best. Last semester, my ex-roommate had introduced me to the camera and showed me the accent color feature and I automatically fell in love with it. Once my 2nd camera died on me (i dropped it too many times) I knew I had to get this digital and I did. I have been using this one for the past few months and no complaints!

Click here for more information about this camera. Cannon has come up with a few more newer models if you are interested.

Once I start saving up money I wanted to buy a SLR camera (the ones with the adjustable/removeable lenses). I'm considering a Nikon or a Cannon. Does anyone owe one or has any recommendations?

Lastly.... Happy Earth Day! Happy Earth Day! Happy Earth Day! Happy Earth Day! Happy Earth Day! Happy Earth Day!

Green Thumb

My father and I are known to have the green thumbs in the family- we love to garden. In this photo, my father is holding one of our many spider plants in his hands (we have so many in the house because they are so easy to propagate). Spider plants are one of my favorite house-plant because they are just so simple to take care of.

Interested in other houseplants? Check out this link for Best House Plants for Beginners!

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Define Green Thumb:
any individual with a strong inclination towards gardening

Define Spider Plant:
An African plant (Chlorophytum comosum) of the lily family, with long, narrow leaves often streaked with white and long runners with small, white flowers that develop into new plants: often used as a houseplant.

The Meaning of the Color Green:
Green is the color of nature. It symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety. Dark green is also commonly associated with money.

Green has great healing power. It is the most restful color for the human eye; it can improve vision. Green suggests stability and endurance. Sometimes green denotes lack of experience; for example, a 'greenhorn' is a novice. In heraldry, green indicates growth and hope. Green, as opposed to red, means safety; it is the color of free passage in road traffic.

Use green to indicate safety when advertising drugs and medical products. Green is directly related to nature, so you can use it to promote 'green' products. Dull, darker green is commonly associated with money, the financial world, banking, and Wall Street.

Dark green is associated with ambition, greed, and jealousy.
Yellow-green can indicate sickness, cowardice, discord, and jealousy.
Aqua is associated with emotional healing and protection.
Olive green is the traditional color of peace.

Blue Sky

I took this photo earlier this week. My little sister and cousin came over for a couple of days because they were on their Spring Break. While we were eating lunch, I looked out of the window and saw the beautiful blue sky with lots of puffy clouds. I just had to take a photo of the view. The girl in the photo is my cousin who was looking out the window.

Ever since that day, the weather has been getting better & better.... Enjoy your weekend!

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Define Sky :
1. The expanse of air over any given point on the earth; the upper atmosphere as seen from the earth's surface.

2. The appearance of the upper atmosphere, especially with reference to weather. Often used in the plural: Threatening skies portend a storm.

3. The celestial regions; the heavens: stars in the southern sky.

4. The highest level or degree: reaching for the sky.

The Meaning of the Color Blue:
Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.

Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect. Blue is strongly associated with tranquility and calmness. In heraldry, blue is used to symbolize piety and sincerity.

You can use blue to promote products and services related to cleanliness (water purification filters, cleaning liquids, vodka), air and sky (airlines, airports, air conditioners), water and sea (sea voyages, mineral water). As opposed to emotionally warm colors like red, orange, and yellow; blue is linked to consciousness and intellect. Use blue to suggest precision when promoting high-tech products.

Blue is a masculine color; according to studies, it is highly accepted among males. Dark blue is associated with depth, expertise, and stability; it is a preferred color for corporate America.

Avoid using blue when promoting food and cooking, because blue suppresses appetite. When used together with warm colors like yellow or red, blue can create high-impact, vibrant designs; for example, blue-yellow-red is a perfect color scheme for a superhero.

Light blue is associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding, and softness.
Dark blue represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness.