¡Saludos a todos! Hoy es un gran día .

Como muchos recordarán, mi primera novela, “Memorias del Proyecto I.T.G. | Alguien a Quien Encontrar”, está a la venta desde el 17 de diciembre de 2011..., ¡desde hace ya siete años!

Y para celebrar el séptimo aniversario de su publicación, tras unos meses de revisiones, ahora mi libro está a la venta en formato eBook, exclusivamente en Lulu.com:

» http://www.lulu.com/shop/julio-nico.....-23915381.html

Para los que prefieran leerla en papel, la primera edición continúa disponible en Lulu y Amazon:

» http://www.lulu.com/shop/julio-nico.....-18760882.html
» https://www.amazon.com/Memorias-Pro...../dp/1105029980

Como siempre, a todos los que han apoyado mi carrera como escritor..., ¡muchísimas gracias!

¡¡Y mantengan su talento vivo!! =^_^=

As some of you already know, “Memorias del Proyecto I.T.G. | Alguien a Quien Encontrar”, my first novel, is on sale at Lulu.com since December 17 of 2011.

And this time I’m happy to announce that (some test copies and a bit of online paperwork later) my book is now available for all the readers at Amazon.com! =D

Feel free to check the Official Synopsis of my book, for those who are curious...

Interested in getting a copy? =D You can purchase my novel’s first edition in my mother tongue at Amazon’s Sites around the world, in United States, Spain, United Kingdom, France, and Germany…

Once again, many thanks to all the folks who supported me in publishing this book =)…

And keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

Memorias del Proyecto I.T.G. | Alguien a Quien Encontrar
http://www.lulu.com/product/tapa-bl.....ntrar/18760882

IT'S FINALLY ON SALE!! =D YYYEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAA!! XD

Thanks for all the support you gave me all these years, folks!! XD I really appreaciate that, be sure!! =D And I really hope all those who buy my book enjoy it very much! ;-D

Oh, I would like to dedicate the first paperback edition of this book, which is in my mother tongue, to the Central University of Venezuela, the Alma Mater of Jey and Esteban, the main protagonists of my first novel...

My best wishes to all of you!... And keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

Before its release on December 17th of 2011 at Lulu.com, the Chapter I of my first novel is now available at my novel's FB page, in my mother tongue...

Memorias del Proyecto I.T.G. | Alguien a Quien Encontrar - Capítulo I
http://www.facebook.com/notes/memor.....52633178172034

For those who read it, I really hope you enjoy it ...

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

Dear NaNoWriMo,

I'm not writing anything this year, but I'm preparing for publishing my first novel right now. I hope it counts.

Love,

Jey.

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

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Yeap! After ten years of hard work, and even if I'd like to stop..., there's no turning back now! =D

Memorias del Proyecto I.T.G. | Alguien a Quien Encontrar
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Memor.....39254406176578

If everything comes as expected, my first novel will be published on December 17th of 2011 *^_^*.

The first edition will be published in Spanish -I hope it can get published in English sometime in the future, of course-, and its paperback copies will be available for purchasing online at Lulu.com. I'll keep you informed about where my book can be purchased, both in my blog and my FA page...

In the meantime, if you would like to keep track on the news (in my mother tongue) about my book before its release, feel free to follow my novel's Facebook page...

(It feels like the end of an era is approaching, huh?...)

Thanks for your attention, folks... And keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

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The rest of the folks who know me are also invited to the party, of course =).


(Don't miss it, please...)

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

Meanwhile, in the Twittersphere...

So a walk bars into a man...

RT: @nightphaser: So a walk bars into a man... #Surrealism #Humor

"Knock, knock." "GO AWAY"

RT: @nightphaser: "Knock, knock." "GO AWAY" #Irony #Humor

Why did the chicken cr- oh wait, it's turning around.

RT: @nightphaser: Why did the chicken cr- oh wait, it's turning around. #AntiClimatic #Humor

A priest, a rabbi and an imam were walking down a street, but not at the same time.

RT: @nightphaser: A priest, a rabbi and an imam were walking down a street, but not at the same time. #UrbanLife #Religion #Humor

A masterpiece of bio-horror RT @Retehi HAHAHAHA http://t.co/YGUzkaP

"What?! A cool B-Movie trailer instead of a Random Joke?! O.O;; Come on, Mr. Owl, KEEP MAKING ME LAUGHING, PLEASE!! =U" #Frustration #Humor?

Why did the chicken say "knock, knock" before it walked into a street bar with an Englishman, an Irishman and a German?

@nightphaser Okay, that was random! XP #Thanks =)

@KitsuneJey That was more like the end chapter tying up loose ends of the previous ones.

@nightphaser It works as a good climax for me, speaking the truth, Nik ;-3.

@nightphaser to change the lightbulb on the otherside with three friends.

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Good times, folks ...

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

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Courtesy of  nightPhaser

(Have a nice ride! ♥)

And keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

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1.- Do you have the guts to answer these questions and re-post?
Yes. I think I can handle this...

2.- Would you do meth if it was legalized?
No. I'm not on drugs.

3.- Abortion: for or against it?
Against it! Unless a mother's life is in danger... And it could be a hard choice even in that case, from my point of view... For God's sake, we are talking about a child's life after all! Wear a condom!!

4.- Do you think a country would fail with a female president?
How can I answer that if we haven't even tried by our own?...

5.- Do you believe in the death penalty?
No. That would be a favor for any criminal, and a condemn for any civilian who could be innocent.

6.- Do you wish marijuana would be legalized already?
I repeat, I'm not on drugs.

7.- Are you for or against premarital sex?
I'm even not sure if I believe in marriage... But I believe in "making love" with someone who you really care about..., not just plain sex.

8.- Do you believe in God?
Absolutely, despite I'm not part of any organized religion since a long time ago.

9.- Do you think same sex marriage should be legalized?
Of course! Despite I'm not sure to believe in marriage, of course it should be legalized!

10.- Do you think it's wrong that so many Hispanics are illegally moving to the USA?
Who can blame them. It's hard for many of them to build a decent life in their homeland... Despite there's still a deep social problem, both for migrants and the american people.

11.- A twelve years old girl has a baby, should she keep it?
As long as the mother has the economic means for maintaining her child... In any case, I think any mother is in her right of keeping in touch with her child.

12.- Should the alcohol age be lowered to eighteen?
I live in a country where you can have a beer being eighteen years old... But I don't see how lowering the alcohol age could help to fight alcoholism.

13.- Should the war in Iraq be called off?
I still think that democracy in Iraq could be brought in another way... A far more pacific way, and a less clumsy one.

14.- Assisted suicide is illegal: do you agree?
I need to wear the shoes of a seriously ill person in order to answer that question... God saves me from being seriously ill, of course.

15.- Do you believe in spanking your children?
Hell, no!!

16.- Would you burn an American flag for a million dollars?
Not the American flag, and not any other flag, including mine.

17.- Who do you think would have made a better president? McCain or Obama?
Obama. I've never trusted in McCain.

18.- Are you afraid others will judge you from reading some of your answers?
I'm being honest with them, so I'm not afraid... But we can talk freely about my answers... And even they can question my point of view, as long as there's respect among us.

Rise your voice, folks... And keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

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As a reader, what do you prefer?

1) Paperback or Hardcover?

2) Pocket (4.25" x 6.87"), A5 (5.83" x 8.26"), or US Trade (6" x 9")?

3) Paper Book or E-Book?

Any kind of feedback will be greatly appreciated. And I want feedback from EVERYBODY, please! The more, the merrier .

(All I can tell you right now is that I'll need to make some important decisions anytime soon, God willing...)

Thanks for your help .

And keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

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Street Fighter: Legacy - Short Fan Film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2ZXSzaUIBQ


If only a new Street Fighter movie could be as good as this short film... *sigh*

(Don't forget we still have the Animated Movie, Jey.)

That's right... But I still wish a live action film that could make justice to the source material =/.

(Well, in that case..., have you seen JCVD already?)

Nope, just some trailers of that film... Why?

(Well, judging by Jean-Claude's acting work..., I think he should play M. Bison the next time XP.)

He, he! Well, I won't complain about that if he works with the "Street Fighter: Legacy" crew =3.

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

That's why I like J-Pop a lot! XD


【Touhou】 Bad Apple!!　ＰＶ 【Stylized Shadow Art】
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sib2L6A6xgw&;


What?... It's a game intro?... Wow .

Thanks for sharing it on Twitter,  shinjikami .

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

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In the end, I'm not just another lover of electronic music...


Megaman 2 Wily Castle on Electribe MX
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-cSZCMf0IQ&;


...but also just another Rockman/Mega Man fan *^_^*.

Besides, I think this is the best version of a "priceless memory" from my childhood .

(Too bad I still can't find the MP3 of this particular cover T_T.)

Also, if someday Laura Pausini sings the Okkusenman's japanese lyrics along with this music... I swear I'm gonna have the most EPIC FANGASM of my life!! XD

(You have been warned ;-P.)

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

If I could be a geometrical object, I'd be a platonic solid! XP

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platonic_solid

And, if I could be a platonic solid, I'd be a Octahedron! XP

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octahedron

Yeah, I'm bored ^^U.

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

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The Vapors' "Turning Japanese" Song + Kristen Dunst + Cosplaying + Akihabara = EPIC WIN!!


Akihabara Majekko Princess - "Turning Japanese" Staring Kirsten Dunst
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0H7aC5kdNE


AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!! XD

*faints and dies happy* |-3

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

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"How do you know when someone loves someother?" I've asked myself pretty often.


World Builder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzFpg271sm8&;


I've concluded that LOVE is a feeling that is always being BUILD by actions..., even the smallest, simple ones...

Every action MATTERS for the people you care about..., and for the people that care about you in return..., including relatives..., friends... and lovers...

(I've learnt it through experience...)

Your actions matter, folks... Specially when you love someone.

Keep that in mind...

And keep your talent alive! =^_^=

*checks his Twitter account*

"Hey, look what  pyurio found!" XD

Ten Word Wiki: http://tenwordwiki.wikispot.org

Did you know about that, folks?! :-D

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

Before any of us ask something about that, I don't have an affair with  ChristopherUndine XP.

But that cute otter doesn't need that..., because he is a great, loving friend, first and foremost *^_^*.

Chris, once again, thank you so much for all... I really hope our friendship could be lifelong *hugs*.

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

"The neutrality of this article is disputed."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuela

Heck, why I'm not surprised?! *rolls eyes*

Anyway...

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

I wonder if I should keep opening myself and being more and more sincere with the friends I love... I don't want to make them uncomfortable...

I mean, I wonder if I'm making my friends uncomfortable being as affectionate as I'm... But I love them so much..., and I can't help it...

In any case, I don't want to lose them because that kind of behavior..., because being TOO affectionate...

Well, I just was needing to write it down, folks... I was needing to take these doubts out of my chest... Thanks for reading, anyway .

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

"If anything can go 'yiff', it will."

Don't foget to visit www.murphys-laws.com

Keep your talent alive! =^^=

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"Official figures show a huge increase in violent crime in the Venezuelan capital over the past decade, reaching a total of 130 murders per 100,000 population last year compared to 63 per 100,000 in 1998."


"Venezuelans aim to kick crime out", by Will Grant - BBC News Americas - May 8th, 2009

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I've read recently a post in  ryuumajin journal, about how he and his family were threatened by some bikers in a road of Jakarta on their way to have dinner...

Nothing happened to them, thank goodness!

However, that reminded me about a similar experience that my mother and I had some years ago in my hometown, Caracas.

(Well, it's pretty sad that you're talking again about your hometown under these circumstances.)

Yeah, I know... But I was needing to talk about that sometime...

(Go on! ;-D)

Thank you, Mr. "inner self", he, he ;-P.

Okay, I don't know how dangerous could be Jakarta... But I bet Caracas, despite this is a wonderful and exciting city to live, is unfortunately far more dangerous...

I think the BBC Americas article I've quoted above talks pretty clear about the situation that the three millions of my fellow "caraqueños" live everyday (despite that article talks mainly about a local martial art style..., but it still works for giving us a context)... However, we've got pretty used to that that situation since..., well..., my childhood, to be honest -_-U.

"Caraqueños" don't feel surprised anymore about hearing from the local media, after every weekend, that there were between 30 or 60 homicides in Caracas; sometimes the numbers reach around the 100 violent deaths every week.

The causes of these deaths may vary, but the most common of them are robbery, revenge, and even a stray bullet from a confrontation between gangs. And these deaths don't occur only in the poor areas of the city; sometimes I've heard about someone who was killed by muggers near of my own neighborhood, a middle class neighborhood...

Crime in Caracas has become a pretty seriuos issue, I have to say. And a similar situation happens in some of the major cities of Venezuela.

Fortunatley, we are "venezuelans"! XD

"And how 'venezuelans' deal with these kind of problems?", you may ask, folks...

Logically, we laugh in their faces, ha, ha!! XP

...and that's when this venezuelan-made short film, "900 Pánico", directed by Hernan Jabes, comes on the scene.

(It has English Subtitles, don't worry :-P.)


900 Pánico - Part 1 of 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHv8J_ZfLzc

900 Pánico - Part 2 of 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dAmeSZclbw


The main character's paranoia seems to be exaggerated... But believe me, most of his motives to feel paranoid aren't exaggerated O_O.

But, despite all that, I still think Caracas is one of the best cities to live in this planet... At least I got quite a view, thank God .

Don't talk with strangers, folks... And keep your talent alive! =^_^=

...FurAffinity is back!

HEEEEEEECCCCKKKK, YYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHH!!

Keep your talent alive!! =^_^=

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I'm proud to have been part of the Generation X. I don't fit in the "Gen-X" archetype at all, but I share many, many features with them.

And I think that one of the most important features of my generation... is "nonconformity".

Or, in other words, never give it up and always keep true to yourself... And that includes being faithful with everything you believe!

(But what do you believe, Jey?)

I don't believe in conventional marriage..., because I believe in true, unconditional and mutual love.

I don't believe that we have to work only to make money..., because we have to choose a work only with the help of our own calling.

I don't believe in many of the rules imposed by authorities..., because I want to keep myself as a free thinker and a free man.

I don't believe in the traditional sense of family..., because a true family is linked not by blood, but by joy, friendship and respect.

I don't believe that our dreams should be silenced by anyone..., becuase creativity is our best chance to survive on this planet.

But...

...What do all those beliefs make of you in the end?

(That's a good question...)

Those beliefs make you a "loner"!

Why?... Because just a few of individuals believe in those things you believe.

Fortunately, it's positive when there are people that believe in what you believe.

(Thank God for that!)

However, the most of the time, it's hard to get in touch with that kind of individuals.

And that's the greatest risk of having your own beliefs..., because, if you don't have the love and, specially, the support of any of those individuals..., or the love and support of any "friend", to be more precise..., maybe you won't complete the path traced by your own dreams.

Or worst of all..., maybe you'll give it up.

And that's why being a "loner" is the best reason to tell yourself this... everytime:

"...NEVER ...GIVE ...UP!!"

(Why?!)

...because there's a path you "want" to finish!

...because there's a path you "should" finish!

...because you really don't know what awaits for you in the end of that path!

...because maybe your accomplised dreams await for you in the end of that path!

...because maybe, if you're still a loner, a new found friend or a new found love awaits you in the end of the path!

...because maybe, when you reach the end of the path, you will look behind with a warm smile in your face!

So, keep telling you this always!!

"...NEVER ...GIVE ...UP!!"

...because there are some people that gave it up..., and they missed a lot of things when they did.


Pearl Jam - Jeremy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS91knuzoOA


He was a real boy, believe it or not, folks... And he gave it up, in a tragic way...

So, don't give it up, folks, no matter what happens...

And keep your talent alive!! =^_^=