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30 Rock

23 Tuesday Feb 2016

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Moving to a new country at any age is not easy. I was fortunate enough to have landed in an English-speaking realm. Other than that, there are still a host of things to get used to such as Kookaburra attacks, calling appetizers “entrees,” converting currencies and measurements in my head and thus blowing a few fuses (as I mentioned before, math and I are not on first name basis), having to wear sunglasses just to hang up laundry…the fact that I have to hang up laundry instead of tossing the whole lot into the dryer, and sighing over the same but slightly different version of food and daily products that I was accustomed to. It can really do one’s head in. But the one constant is of course my first love—television. It has never disappointed me before and it still didn’t. I got through the first few tumultuous years in Australia by being able to tune into American television, and the one that helped tremendously is “30 Rock.” Not only is it well-written and quirky like the way I love my television, but it’s also shot in my old home NYC. Every week was like a brief visit back there and that had more than made up for trying to figure out why there seems to be a new prime minister every other year since I’ve been here.

30 Rock

Here’s some of the cast of “30 Rock” with (large to small) Jack Donaghy, Liz Lemon, Tracy Jordan,  Frank Rossitano, Jenna Maroney, and of course, the NBC page: Kenneth Parcell.

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Here are some closeup shots of (left to right) Liz Lemon’s Mexican cheese puffs “Sabor de Soledad,” Tracy Jordan’s “EGOT” necklace, and Jack Donaghy’s drink.

It wasn’t easy trying to pick out a hat for Frank but I do enjoy pairing the words “karate” and “sluts” together. Here’s Jenna Maroney looking calm and collected, and there’s Kenneth in his full page regalia.

Coming to America

16 Tuesday Feb 2016

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The best part of my childhood was finally being allowed to trek all the way to the Fresh Meadows Cinema by myself (or with friends) to catch an afternoon matinee. “Coming to America” was one of the best cinematic experiences I’ve ever had ’cause let’s face it, it’s a great movie and what girl didn’t want their Prince to turn up, put on a dorky uniform, and proceed to woo you with lines like, “When you think of garbage, think of Akeem?”

Coming to America

Here’s the cast featuring (largest to smallest) Akeem, Semmi, Lisa, Cleo McDowell, King Joffery Joffer, and Queen Aoleon.

There was a slight incident with the crown as I got a bit too carried away with my Dremel and ended up taking an extra spike off. Oops. Luckily it was easily repaired but man alive, I just can’t be trusted with power tools.

Some deets:

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Parks and Recreation

08 Monday Feb 2016

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I’ve been a fan of this show since season 1, but never got around to watch the subsequent seasons. The topic of painting this set had been raised a few times in the past, but it wasn’t until an urgent request as a Christmas present that I finally got around to painting it…as well as watching the rest of the seasons more or less in one gulp.

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(Largest to smallest) Leslie, Ann, Ron, Tom, and Chris. The very last “doll” is a little waffle!

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The best part about my job is that I get to binge watch as many shows as I want during the long hours I spend standing at my work table. But it’s gotten so that I have trouble sitting in front of the TV without anything to do on the side. It’s a blessing and it’s a curse. On one hand, I get things done. On the other, I have trouble relaxing.

Family Portraits

01 Monday Feb 2016

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted some family portrait sets so here they are!

This one is of a very lovely family. I kind of wish that pink star shirt comes in my size now.

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And look! A bully!

This one features Rachel Bloom of the CW show “My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” It’s meant to be a Hey-You-Won-A-Golden-Globe-Congratulations-So-Awesome! present from her friends and family to her.

Bloom Set

The last doll is, of course, a Golden Globe.

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I spent a few days thinking about how best to proceed with the Golden Globes award. Finally, I had the Hubs 3D print the base of the item and then went through my giant box of beads and got it all sorted out!

And here’s the nicest customer appreciation photos from the couple!

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