Author: Louise L. Hagedorn

Experimenting with White Space

Experimenting with White Space

Practicing the use of white space. I think I need more practice.

Weekly Challenge #158: “Duotangle: Diva Dance + Crescent Moon”

Weekly Challenge #158: “Duotangle: Diva Dance + Crescent Moon”

Was looking for some inspiration for doodling and came across Laura Harms’ website on Zentangle. She’s a certified Zentangle teacher who gives a weekly challenge, so I thought to give it a try. I’ve never taken a class, but I find the pattern creation relaxing. 

Doodling with a Sailor Saibi-Togi Nib

Doodling with a Sailor Saibi-Togi Nib

The main difference between a 0.1mm tech pen and a Sailor Saibi Togi is the consistency of line width. A tech pen will give you the same line consistently. With a Saibi-Togi nib, a change in angle, pressure, or nib direction changes the line.

Did I like the experience? Yes, I did. It felt more organic, more in the moment. The nib translated my pulse, my breath, my state of mind, onto the paper.

 

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Sneak Peek: Lengua de Gato Cookies

Sneak Peek: Lengua de Gato Cookies

My upcoming recipe this Thursday for ManilaSpeak.com will be lengua de gato cookies. A piping bag is used to make the classic shape.        

Armscor Experience Day at Marikina

Armscor Experience Day at Marikina

Reggie and I like to shoot guns, but like to do it on a budget. Armscor Shooting Center in Marikina currently has a promo called “Armscor Experience” where you can test their guns for free. There’s no range fee or gun rental fee. Just pay 

Armscor Experience Day Sneak Peek

Armscor Experience Day Sneak Peek

We went to Armscor to try out some of their products. I’ll post more about it later, but in the meantime, enjoy a picture of Reggie with her target board.

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Pink Bomb Recipe up at ManilaSpeak.com

Pink Bomb Recipe up at ManilaSpeak.com

This week’s recipe at ManilaSpeak.com is a cocktail called a Pink Bomb. It’s made with Manille Liqueur de Calamansi and  Tanduay Dark Rum.  

Chocolate Chia Cookies

Chocolate Chia Cookies

We’re going out to the firing range tomorrow with my cousins, and I wanted to bring some food if we get hungry. So I created a variation on my Gluten-Free Chocolatey Nutty Oats Cookies with chia seeds. I forgot to add the chocolate bits though, so 

Rica Taking a Break

Rica Taking a Break

Rica taking a short break from work
Rica taking a short break from work