merry xmas and happy new year from japan!
antonette and i took advantage of the early snow in gifu and decided to go on our first snowboarding adventure. we spent most of the day falling instead of actually snowboarding, but it was a lot of fun ;)
antonette managed to get some footage of all the xmas decorations near nagoya station the following evening.
props to antonette for taking all the footage in this video. she did a great job.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
a western weakness
i hate traditional japanese toilets. i hate them because my legs are weak. this particular toilet gave me such a hard time on the way back from himeji castle... god i hate you toilet... you made my day crappy :(
Monday, December 22, 2008
kevin in kobe
this is my reverse shout out to kevin in kobe. kevin was kind enough to mention me in his latest vidd. if you watch my blog to find out about japan then be sure to visit his blog as well. he has been blogging about japan longer than me and has some great stuff. click here to visit kevin's blog or find his link on this page under 'japan bloggers'.
below you can also see kevin play a part in this huge japan vlogger collaboration, "xmas in japan." its well done and really funny. maybe more funny for those of us actually here, but still funny nonetheless. enjoy.
lets have some yum yums
rotary sushi, pad thai and haagen dazs. these are just a few of my favorite things. nagoya has the best of the east and the west. i still miss wendy's though :(
*it's yakiniku, not yakiniki, sorry :(
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can't watch HD? click here to see this video in standard definition.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
dance unit
hip hop has never looked so awkward.
this is "dance unit," a hip hop dance event that spanned a couple of days and held at oasis 21 in sakae (downtown nagoya).
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ECC sub shift with nothing to do
i make drawings at work. yes, they hang giant canon printers from the ceiling.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
iphone shhmyphone
cell phones in japan are amazing. they look like plain phones on the outside, but they have lots of capabilities. antonette's phone for example has a tv tuner built right in. mine's not as cool, but i can make video calls thru it easily. i stay away from it cause it costs extra ;)
softbank is one of the three largest cellphone companies here in japan. the three include softbank, ntt docomo, and au.
domo arigato mr. roboto.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
nagoya castle
antonette and i finally made our way to nagoya castle. we tried visiting it once before but didn't make it during the hours of operation. we made sure to be on time this time around.
overall it was a nice visit and its very close to where we live. the castle wasn't very impressive. i think we made the mistake of visiting inuyama castle first and now it has set the standard. nagoya castle is not in its original condition. its actually a replica of the original castle that was bombed during the american attacks of WWII. we wish we could have seen the original :(
the castle garden on the other hand is spectacular. really worth the visit. take a look.
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Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Monday, December 8, 2008
japanese denny's
we stumbled upon a denny's the other day. that's right, denny's in japan. but it wasn't what we expected it to be.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
inuyama castle
this is part 1 and 2 of our visit to the oldest standing castle in japan, inuyama castle located in the aichi prefecture in the city of inuyama. the castle is surrounded by a great view of the city and a beautiful garden. only 500 yen for admission, you can't beat that. what a beautiful sight to ring in the new year. below are views from the top floor of the castle as well as an interior shot of the middle floor.
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Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
drunk dude
so this vidd is pretty self explanatory. many japanese businessmen get super drunk after their long and stressful work days. generally speaking drunk japanese businessmen are non violent and harmless and sometimes fun to watch... but sometimes awkward to see.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
nagoya festival 2008
these are parts 1, 2 and 3 w/commentary of the festival and parade held in downtown nagoya on oct. 12th 2008. lots of amazing costumes, music, sculpture and delicious street food.
wish you were here.
can't watch HD? click here for part 1 and here for part 2
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
happy halloween!
happy halloween from nagoya, japan! i was passing through oasis 21, tourist center, when i stumbled upon these guys. i left them, did some shopping and when i came back they were still playing. they played for hours.
Monday, November 24, 2008
nagoya cribs
take a look at our luxurious mansion in downtown nagoya... 'mansions' are what they call apartments here ;)
its really super efficient and cozy. we like it a lot. sometimes less is more.
cant watch HD? click here for part 1 and here for part 2
Saturday, November 22, 2008
the arrival: sakae
this is part 2 of our arrival to nagoya, japan. this is our neighborhood, sakae. its basically downtown nagoya. its where all the hip clubs, awesome restaurants, parks and cool shops are. we live within walking distance of everything cool about nagoya.
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the arrival: first impressions
this is part 1 of our arrival to nagoya, japan. our first few weeks were filled with lots of new experiences such as heated toilets, delicious new food and politeness.
this city has big buildings.
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Sunday, November 9, 2008
seattle sept. 2008
we continued our vacation south back to seattle. unfortunately for me i contracted canadian sars during our whistler outdoor adventure so i was quarantined for most of our seattle vacation. antonette stayed healthy and managed to have a good time.
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Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
canada sept. 2008
antonette and i got married and left florida in mid sept. 2008 to start our new lives in japan. we stopped by seattle and whistler, canada on the way to spend time with my brother, aries and his girlfriend, brooke.
enjoy our ziplining and atving adventure.
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Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Friday, October 24, 2008
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omg, i'm finally getting internet in my apartment. why the crap is it sooooo hard to get internet here in japan?!! i will see all you suckas onrine by nov. 6th.... hopefully....
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Interview in Toronto
here's a short video of me and Antonette travelling to Toronto for an interview with ECC, an english teaching company mostly based in Osaka, Tokyo and Nagoya, Japan.
Monday, April 28, 2008
creature comforts: art
i'm a huge creature comforts fan... its as though this episode was meant for me.
welcome to the HOODANG!
thanks to everyone that made it. its been a great semester for The Contraceptualists. keep a look out for our next show ;)
Sunday, April 27, 2008
oracle senior send off :(
Oracle Send Off from Seth Chavezez on Vimeo.
very sad day... thanks to everyone at the oracle for making my time there the best job i've ever had. you guys are the best!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
getting ready to Hoodang!
is everyone ready to Hoodang?!... we're not yet.... but we're getting there... more footage above of the contraceptualists getting ready for our last spring art show... you better be there!... more info to come.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
RIOT! at the factory reception
above is footage of the BFA Senior Thesis Show, "RIOT! at the factory." lots of fun. i'm glad the turn out was enormous. see you guys at the next contraceptualists show!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
setting up the BFA Thesis Show
Above is some footage of us setting up the BFA Thesis show. opening reception is this friday 7pm-11pm. directions below:
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
USF student show awards 2008
above is a short video of the USF 32nd annual student juried exhibition awards ceremony. mike receives a greatly deserved award. congrats to my fellow contraceptualist!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Elephant painting a self-portrait
WOW... thought i'd share this video i stumbled upon on youtube of a elephant painting a self-portrait... amazing
Monday, March 24, 2008
The Contraceptualists End of The Year Hoodang
Above is a little video of us putting together some PR for the show.
The Contraceptualists, a USF based art collective, invite you to their next show, The Contraceptualists End of The Year Hoodang: a Hoodang to end all Hoodangs. Please join us for an exhibition of new work by Michael Ryan Reynolds, Benjamin Howard Hooper, Juan Luis Duarte Elizarraras, and Marlow Kuhio Gum at the USF Centre Gallery from April 21st - May 2nd with a reception held on April 25th at 7pm. Formal attire is encouraged given the auspicious nature of the event. Masters of Ceremonies, Sir Benjamin H. Hooper M.D., will coordinate the evening’s events. Joyous buffoonery will ensue for all those attending. Prepare to be amazed and expect the unexpected.
Monday, March 10, 2008
papa's paper
above is a little video of my father's home based paper making process. pretty cool skill to have. more to come!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Holgaroid scans from the Philippines 2007
Above is a slideshow of polaroids of my 2007 tour of the Philippines taken from my Holga 120N modified with a polaroid backing. I apologize for the filthy scan quality- it was hard to keep things clean, a lesson for future trips perhaps. villages and towns include Batad (where i spent most of my trip) and Banuae, both located on the island of Luzon.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Oliver Gallery Feb. 8th Closing Reception:
thanks for coming to our show this month! be sure to catch us at the USF Centre Gallery for our April Exhibition. if you couldn't make it-above is a little bit of what you missed; toasters cooking tasty treats, contraceptualist brand beers, football, streetfighter, cameramen, and amuricans. dont miss out next time!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Contraceptualists Spring 2008 Exhibition
hey friends,
yea, i started a blog. perfect time too, tomorrow is our closing reception for our Contraceptualists Spring 2008 exhibition. above is a little taste of tomorrow's event. larger video/slideshow to come. hope to see you all tomorrow at the william and nancy oliver gallery 7-9pm next the contemporary art museum on the USF campus.
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