Letting Go...

We wonder why things happen the way they do. We wonder why things didn't go the way we planned. We have this bit of hope that maybe- just maybe in the end it might work out and everything will go back to the way it was.
We wait for that moment, that little hope that keeps us from giving up. That little hope that keeps us from breathing in fresh air. But the waiting has worn us down. It has brought heaviness upon our shoulders. We can no longer remember why we waited in the first place. It haunts us. Because we are just to afraid that if we let go... we don't know what will come next. We can't see the other side. We fear the worst. We hang on to what isn't there anymore and we live in the past never knowing what could've been if only we'd let go.

But in letting go... it brings forth new life. Like a tree in the dead of winter. The harsh cold has made us dry. All our beautiful leaves have shivered up and died. But we hold on to what we have left. The one last leaf- the little bit of hope that we might save what we once had. This little leaf doesn't satisfy our longing. It makes us harden. it makes us bare and less beautiful.

When we finally let go... that leaf falls. It hurts us for a little while but we begin to realize we have set ourselves free. Free from the misconception that that's all we ever had to live for. But once the harsh winter passes... a little bright bud of green begins to show and brings forth new life, new hope, a new mission to live for.

We can't hang on to the pass... let go. Move on, and live each day a new day to complete our mission.

We don't simply live for what we hope to have happened- we live for the present moment. How can we  ever keep moving forward if we're always looking back? We'd eventually fall. Same with the future- how can we live life today if our mind is always worried bout tomorrow? Wipe those tears... all those sorrows... every last hurt... let it go- you will live better without it- I promise you.




"Letting go brings forth a new beginning... "
                                                                          ~Hunter Rose

A Little Quick Update And A Few Dwarfs

I spent this summer's adventure at an amazing Camp called Captivenia. I wrote an article about my beautiful experience. You can view it by clicking this link!- http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/articulos/articulo.phtml?id=42340&se=359&ca=84&te=782

And also.... here's a lovely drawing of the 7 dwarfs!



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Peter Pan



"Never say goodbye, because saying goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting." ~Peter Pan 


Alice Is In Wonderland

So... I've been wanting to draw the 'tea time' scene from Alice in Wonderland for a while- about four years ago to be exact haha- and I finally buckled down and drew up a picture! I really want to draw a picture of Snow White and one of Sleeping Beauty~ but I think I will go with another medium this time... We'll see how that turns out! :)


Now it's your turn- pick up a pencil and start drawing! :)
~Hunter Rose     

Mushrooms

"To the littlest ant to the tallest tree, to the stars in the sky to the dirt below your feet... "


A Call To Help

Hello all! I just wanted to let everyone know, I have a very close friend of mine going off to Southeast Asia to help the poor. She offered up her summer to help others in need. And now i'm asking you to do the same. I know that we all cannot go to Asia but what we can do is, give the little that we have to make it possible for my friend to go. She is short a few thousand dollars and needs all the help she can get. Even just a little amount makes a large difference. I can only imagine her beautiful exciting sacrifice she has made to go on this wonderful journey to help those in need. Those who do not have a home, food to eat, or even clothes to wear. They lost everything, even their family members. And the thought that just one person is willing to sacrifice her summer plans with friends in order to give hope to the hopeless and happiness to the sorrowful. She heard God's call and answered it, now I'm asking you to answer this call and please help.

You can help by clicking the link below where you will see a short story about my friends mission and on how you can make this mission possible! Thank you all so much! 

Cinque Terre, Italy



"This passion of mine is like a candle lit a flamed in my heart- burning endlessly in the night... "
 - Hunter Rose



Saint Dorothy Drawing

I'd love to write another long post- but it looks like it will have to wait- but not too long. Hehe... I apologize for the tremendously long wait for a blog post. I've been super duper busy, with last year of high school and I've been traveling all over the place!!! It's super crazy! But I enjoyed the traveling- had so many adventures and met so many people along the way. It turns out- I am in desperate need of business cards! Tons and tons of people want my contact information and had so many questions about my art- never thought that would happen in my life.. heh. So I was constantly writing down my contact information on papers and handing them out to all these people. Fun story!

This a picture of a few lovely ladies I was blessed to meet on one of my adventures.











I was also able to finish a new piece of artwork- Saint Dorothy! here's the ink based sketch.
















Here's the finished colored drawing. I used Copic Sketch inking pens and Copic Sketch markers. I will post a scanned version in the 'Art For Sale' page soon. And I shall indeed write a blog post soon! So keep a look out! Thank you and God Bless! ;-)




The Realistic Mind of a Child

So... I was having a busy day filled with school, thinking about college and other daily obligations, when I decided to take a break in my day and eat lunch with my youngest brother, Iggy- whom is only seven. So we sat there eating our meal when he decides to have a conversation...

Iggy: Why don't you have a job anymore?
Me: Because my last job had me work long hours and didn't pay me good enough.
Iggy: Why don't you get a new job?
Me: Because at the current moment I don't need a job.
Iggy: Yes you do!
Me: *laughs* Why do I need a job?
Iggy: You need money to go to college.
Me: I thought you told me money is bad for you.
Iggy: Not if you're going to college.
Me: Well in that case, what job will I have then.

Iggy thought for a while then looked down at his food...

Iggy: I know! You can be a cook!
Me: A cook? Hmm... I don't mind doing that.
Iggy: You will be the best cook in the whole wide world!
Me: Oh really? Well where will I cook?
Iggy: At the Krusty Krab... just don't get greedy with money like Mr. Krabs.

<3 

I mean seriously? This kid knows what he's talking about! I know it may sound silly but how many times have we worried over things like trying to find a job, money, going to college, etc. ? In reality it's really simple. We often think it's so unrealistic, the mind of a child... but look closer and you'll find something deeper. Everything they do.... everything they say (well most things they say) we can learn from. Their simplicity is what makes them so happy, their trust in their parents, their enthusiasm to make their dreams come true... Sure I can't work at Krusty Krabs but that doesn't mean I can't be the best cook in the whole wide world- in the eyes of my little brother! My job is to make him happy and bring forth happiness to everyone around me - to whom ever God sends down my path- will I past them by or will I chose to make an impact in their life, with the little gifts that God has given me?

So I babysat some kids a few weeks ago and this is what I received in the mail...


Sure, they spelt my name wrong- but by golly are they the cutest little buttons ever!!! ~ Every charitable act you do, will be returned in the same beautiful way as it was given. Sometimes we don't know how much a smile could change someone's day... :)




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The Desolation of Smaug

Yes.... I heard... everyone's talking about it! Well I saw this so called, 'Hobbit' movie about three months ago. My opinions? Well... first lets just get a few pointers out....

The book... was good. I read it about four years ago. I can barely remember what happened in the book -which would probably be a good thing if you're one of those people who say, "The movie has to be the same as the book."

The first movie of the Hobbit was good. At some point during the film I was getting a bit bored with the Goblin scene... but other than that I liked it. Now the second movie... It was absolutely... perfect! - excuse me ahmm... did I hear that right? Yes you did... I said it was absolutely perfect. Now before you stop reading, let me explain why...

Most people complain how Peter Jackson ruined the movie because he strayed away from the book. Well, Peter Jackson did not only use the 305 page Hobbit book to create this movie. He also used JRR Tolkins appendix and side notes to middle earth. These little side notes explained middle earth and other hidden facts we never knew about in the book. Now sure, Peter Jackson could've put his own twist to the movie, but he sure did do a good job doing so. In his movie The Lord of The Rings... he did a lot of twisting there as well. Many people don't realize it, but he changed a lot of things in that movie- it's just that so many people never actually read all three 400 page books. So when they watched the movie there was nothing to find error with.

Key things people could not stand during the movie...
  • The mega HD 3D - I highly recommend not to go see the movie in this frame speed. It sucked me OUT of the movie. It looked so real... it looked fake. I'm sure this wasn't Jackson's intention all he wanted to do was make it better- In my opinion I like my movies without it being 3D
  • Beorn - Now this guy (when he's still in his form as a bear) he seems to be more scary and intimating than the Orcs that are chasing after the dwarfs. Not to mention, that Bear is HUGE and so awesome looking- but when he turns into a human.... a little disappointing.
  • Legolas- What happened to his beautiful blue contact lensed eyes?....they're no longer gentle! 
 
          Now this was his expression throughout the whole entire movie.... I'm not even gonna say anymore.... just take a long look >>> 











<<<< Now here's the lovable elf we all know!










  • The dwarfs separated! They never EVER NEVER ever separate!!! -they were suppose to stay together at all times! ... 
  • The so called love triangle- a lot of people where like... NOOOOOO not another Twilight!.... Fact is: ...a she-elf can't fall in love with a dwarf... the end. Case closed.
  • Kili getting hurt? Why does he get hurt and then his life is saved when he's  supposed to die anyway at the end of the 3rd movie? ~I guess Jackson needed some suspense.
    Now lets take a look at this at a different point of view....

Let's take out all the negativity... and look at it with a new eye. The whole world of Middle Earth...it comes to life in a visual format. How awesome is that!!!??? Jackson does a terrific job of bringing words to life. The beauty of all the scenes are just overwhelming. I'm not sure how to explain it, but have you ever read a book but when you read it you pictured it as a movie? Yeah, he got it right on the nose!
  • The Lake Town- it was perfect! I liked how Jackson took the old cartoon's version of Lake Town and made it into his own. I thought it was awesome.
  • Touriel- I know many people were upset about her even being in the movie along with Legolas for that matter. But did you know she was like the only girl? And I actually liked the love between the two, it kept me suspense on whether or not she'd run after Kili... I guess I liked it cause I'm a girl and well I like that kind of stuff. 
  • All the suspense simutanuously, I mean I counted like 5 story plots going on at the same time~ Gandalf with the Orcs, Legolas with the leader Orc, Tauriel healing Kili, Lake Town people capturing the black arrow guy, and Bilbo talking to Smaug. ~ I couldn't even sit still in my chair!
  • I also loved how they had more background information on Bard
  • Now... Smaug was perfect! I usually hate it when animals/creatures talk in movies but they did the perfect job!
  • And the ending cliff hanger????? ABSOLUTELY perfect!!! 
I mean sure there were bad parts you wish Jackson could have taken out, but the overall movie~ it was perfect! Now many of you can disagree with me, I completely understand. This is just my opinion ... but overall we all know nothing can beat Lord of The Rings!

I have made little comic strips of how I thought during the movie! Enjoy!!! :D And be sure to post your questions in the comment section and if you'd like to share your opinion or favorite part of the movie, don't hesitate! 




That Awkward Moment when...

Yes! I'm back on track! I forced myself to write a post on my blog no matter how busy I am. So to start it off here's something I hope you all will enjoy!

Okay... so I'm sure we all had those awkward moments when something happens. Well... I was just thinking.... I think my awkward moment tops them all. You see... usually I wouldn't be telling people my awkward moments because well... because I'm a shy person and I just hate it when I get embarrassed but I just wanna let everyone know I'm not perfect, I'm human, and I make mistakes. The one thing I try to follow is, don't grieve over your mistakes, take them as a lesson and if it helps laugh at them. The whole world wont explode if you tip over the glass china your great great grandmother passed on to your mom- no... yeah I think 'your' world would explode. But thats not the point you move on and shurg it off. Don't get stuck in the pass. It's a waste of time.

So... moving on to my awkward moment when....

It was my little brothers birthday. He turned 7 and all his friends went with us to go to the Museum. And I was in charge of making sure they didn't get lost. There was just 3 of them but just think... 3 seven year olds running off into a museum with about over 100 other little kids running around with no mommies. It was hectic and loud! So everything was going just fine... well kind of, one of my little brother's friends (lets call him Kyle) was not only a talker but a wonderer. He would not stand still for at least 5 seconds. The whole time I was running here and there trying to make him stay with the 'pack'. And mean while I had to watch the other two. So... it was crazy! But there came a point when Kyle ran into the other exhibit and the other two were on the other side of the museum. I was exhausted from all this running and I was ready to show this kyle kid who's boss and that we can't go running off like that.  So... I said,

"Kyle we can't play there."
he wasn't turning around
"Kyle we have to go now."
he still wasn't turning around
"Kyle! I said we have to go!" I started pulling on his arm to follow me but he just would not move!
"Kyle!" I said as a pulled harder.
He finally turned around and a lady ran up to me in a panic picking up her child and said,
"LEAVE HIM ALONE! THAT'S NOT YOUR KID! HE'S MINE!" She ran away from me like I had a gun and wouldn't you know Kyle was standing right next to me the whole time and he started laughing,
"HA HA! You thought that kid was me! Oh, boy your stupid!"
I grabbed Kyle's arm and said,
"You Mister were wearing the same clothes as that kid!"

And believe me after that ... I learned my lesson... never Never Ever doubt a seven year old's mind. They are way smarter than you think. So yep that was that... My very very awkward moment...

If you have question or would like to share "your very awkward moment" please post in the comments! Thank you!

Hello There!

Yes... my excuse is I've been busy and thats why I haven't posted anything but I would like to wish you all a happy New Year!!! I hope all of you had a very wonderful time with your family and friends.

Now I have some bad and good news to tell you. Which one would you like to hear first? Okay, I'll start with the bad... Hunter Rose will be going under some construction so there wont be any posts for a while. The good news? It wont be long! And when it's back it will be better than before! :)

Thank you all for your patience while I try to make Hunter Rose a better blog site.

Take care and hope to see you back soon!