CGI

While watching one of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies I started thinking about computer-generated imagery (CGI). Its amazing how people can change what looks real on a screen. They're basically creating their own world. Entertainment isn't the only use of CGI. For example, architects will sometimes use this to model how buildings would look. Both the architect and the client get a better sense of  how the building is going to turn out. I'm interested on how this technology will progress in the future.

Magic

 

Magic is the only way to describe a taco when it touches your taste buds. There are many types of tacos. They use different meats, methods of cooking, seasonings, even tortillas. A lot of effort goes into the prepping of this delicious. There are two types of tortillas, flour and corn. The most popular meat is carne asada, which translates to grilled meat. This is usually the go-to taco for those who are unsure of what to get. Another type is al pastor. Pork is marinated in spices and placed on a trompo (what is being depicted above). The taquero (person who makes tacos) slices the pork with pieces of pineapple to give it a sweetness. Last but not least, barbacoa. Barbacoa is typically made from lamb. The name refers to the style of cooking. A hole is dug in the ground so that the meat can be slow cooked. The meat is also wrapped in plantain leaves.

                        

Salsa

 

Salsa is one of my favorite music genres. I grew up listening to it and it reminds me of my family. It has been everywhere for me, at parties, when food is getting cooked, even waking me up to clean on weekends. I just think salsa is amazing. Some of my favorite artists include Hector Lavoe, Celia Cruz, and Willie Colon.

Salsa has strong roots from Afro-Cuban music. This type of music was brought from Cuba all the way to New York City. It really grew in the city. Nuyoricans, or Puerto Rican decedents born in NY, took a huge liking to the music. That was the moment the salsa we have now was born.

Reptar

    This is Reptar, my bearded dragon. I've had him for about three years now. He is exactly 18 inches long as of today. Repatar has spikes all over his body. His favorite meal is a bag of crickets from our local pet store. When Reptar falls asleep, he prefers to flatten out on the rock or lay upwards against the glass.

    According to animalplanet.com, the scientific name for the most common pet dragon species is Pogona Vitticeps. Bearded dragons get their nickname from their neck. When ever agitated, dragons will flair out the skin around the neck turning the area black. They originate from the deserts of central Australia. Dragons are omnivores meaning they eat animals, such as insects and small lizard, and vegetables, such as leafy greens.