Swimming Photos

Just a few of the interesting swimming shots I took during a swim meet for the Norbeck Grove swim team.

Introducing Unforgiven (2013)

Unforgiven is the Cattail Creek Studio's latest movie releasing in August 2013. More information can be found on the site (link below). 

Unforgiven (2013)
Action, Crime, Mystery
*This action drama is set in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. 

What is CCS or the Cattail Creek Studios? 

Based off the Chesapeake Bay, in Maryland, Cattail Creek is the home of the Cattail Creek Studios.  Founded in 2012, we strive to bring you the best low-budget original content on YouTube.  With our determination and short film production skills we hope many will enjoy Unforgiven and CCS.  Be sure to stay connected with us, follow us on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for the latest information.

Site: www.cattailcreekstudios.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/silentnightfear

08.16.13
#UnforgivenMovie

FEATURED - Washington, D.C. Time Lapse

My first Washington, D.C. Time Lapse.  All filmed on the iPhone 5. I want to do another one soon!

FEATURED - Shannon Armstrong on Irish Dancing

My sister talks about what it's like to be an Irish dancer.

New PR Set

I set my cross country personal record Wednesday at our first scrimmage of the season SSFS finishing at 22:31.00!

Last 100m

The team

The Silent Night Movie

Here's a little movie my friends and I made over the summer. I did the filming and editing, which took awhile. Viewer discretion is advised.

Silent Night (2012)
Horror, Mystery, Thriller


It all started when the power goes out at a party.

For an ordinary group of friends, it was just a Friday night. A night which meant partying, drinking, and fun. Then their night took a turn for the worse when they find each other brutally killed, one by one. They split up into groups in an attempt to flee the house, but the killer doesn't agree. He savagely hunts them down, person by person, killing them all in ravage ways.

How will they escape? Who's the killer? Is it one of the friends?

WWDC 2012 - iOS 6 (UPDATED)

iOS 6 was announced Monday at Apple's WWDC 2012 event.  Here are some of what to look forward to in the fall with iOS 6:

UPDATE: iOS 6 Release Date is Wednesday, September 18th, 2012.

New Maps
-turn-by-turn voice navigation, 3D renders, flyover mode

Do Not Disturb Mode
-stops incoming alerts and beeps, unless set for phone calls from your favorites
Facebook Integration

-quickly send status updates easily with built in sharing options

VIP Mail
-a filtered mailbox with mail from people in your VIP list

Siri Updates

-Siri for new iPad, new commands and more languages

Passbook
-shopper cards, passes, movie tickets, game tickets, more
Photo Stream Sharing
New FaceTime over 3G
Minor Phone Advancements

Be sure to visit Apples website
http://www.apple.com/ios/ios6/

Confederate Memorial, Point Lookout MD

Take a quick look at this short video of the Confederate Memorial at Point Lookout State Park:

Save 'Awake'

Awake is an awesome show that doesn't deserve to be canceled.  Tell NBC to renew for a second season.  The best show since the LOST days.... Join many others and sign this petition!

http://www.change.org/petitions/a-wake-up-nbc


http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/awake-petition-22641

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/SaveAwake
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SaveAwakeOfficial

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day to all Moms! We really appreciate what you do.  Thanks for being extraordinary! #MomsRule

Last Track Meet of The Season, County Var. B's

        My last event of the season.  I improved my time from 33.2 to 29.8 in the 200m.  They put me in the 400m today also, but it was interesting because I missed the first call at check-in officials moved me to the fastest heat, so it actually ended up being me and another Sherwood runner, about my speed in the fastest heat, with people who run 46 in the 400m compared to us around 70, so it was interesting!  I think I might try med-distance next season, where I might feel more comfortable.

At the Katie Jenkins Invitational @ Sherwood

Happy Earth Day

Now look beneath the surface:

Don't litter.

Track meet vs. Blake & Paint Branch

This is me in the 800.  Very tired after sprinting the
200 right before this event!  

Google April Fools Jokes

Enjoy YouTube now delivered on DVD! ... 

Google brings back Morse Code with Gmail Tap … 

Also check out these:

Google Fiber - http://www.google.com/fiber

Chrome Multitask Mode - http://www.google.com/chrome/multitask

ZionCheck - A Family Card Game!

Zioncheck is a great card game, and it's really fun! But a problem has been found and we need your say on what to do! There are four options, maybe more, if someone is caught overbuying.  As of now there is no official punishment for overbuying.  For those of you who aren't familiar with this game, it is similar to Phase 10 or Shanghai Rummy.  You are only supposed to buy/purchase cards 3 times per round, and if more than one person wants the card it goes to the next closest person clockwise.  The problem that arises is what if someone over buys?  It doesn't happen all that much, but when it does the punishment is unclear, and it causes a big disruption to the game.   So there are four options that hopefully could work and be fair.  Please leave a comment on which one you think is fair and would work the best!  If you have a suggestion, or if I forgot something please say it too.  Thanks so much.
Possible Overbuying Punishment Options

#1 The over buyer receives 100pts and their number of buys becomes limited to 2 per round

#2 The over buyer receives 75pts and their number of buys becomes limited to 1 per round

#3 The over buyer is punished with 150pts, can't lay cards down and CAN buy the rest of the game
#4 The over buyer is disqualified
#5 (Zsa Zsa Rule): Overbuyer should get 150 points, CAN lay cards down and CAN continue to buy three times during remainder of game. Z
#6 (Papa's): At the beginning of each hand, each player takes three poker chips or pennies. With every purchase, the player must place one chip in center of table BEFORE placing purchased card in his hand. P

Off to a Good Start

Track & Field begins! I had my first official track meet yesterday.  It was a home meet against Springbrook High School.  I ran two events, the 100m and 200m.  I did ok for starting out, I will put my times up when they give us the meet results!  So pretty good for kicking it off, in sprinting events!  I can't wait to improve throughout this whole season.  Ill be sure to post again with our next meets.

"A goal without a plan is just a wish" - Positive Posting 4 the better

        Life moves fast and if you don't stop to enjoy it once in a while you'll miss everything.  People will end up growing up and looking back, maybe regretting things they have done and wishing to have done something sooner.  This is why it is very important to stay positive.  Positive thinking is contagious and will benefit the people you interact with, and everything you do.  Lately I've been feeling surrounded by nastiness and negative attitudes, it's mall things that everyone sees, yet probably ignore.  For example, if you turn on the news or just read articles you'll quickly become aware of events that happen everyday, and you'll probably see what I mean. With a little focus on changing how we act, everyone could make things better.  Now shifting to a more positive tone!  I've decided to try to become a more positive enjoyable person, and I think everyone should too.  A simple compliment or smile can go a long way.  Doing something nice for someone you don't even know, and talking with stronger word choice to be optimistic, everything will result in a positive more good-humored attitude.

Positive Thinking Your Key to Success

Always use only positive words while thinking and while talking. Use words such as, 'I can', 'I am able', 'it is possible', 'it can be done', etc.  Allow into your awareness only feelings of happiness, strength and success.  Try to disregard and ignore negative thoughts. Refuse to think such thoughts, and substitute them with constructive happy thoughts.  In your conversation use words that evoke feelings and mental images of strength, happiness and success.  Before starting with any plan or action, visualize clearly in your mind its successful outcome. If you visualize with concentration and faith, you will be amazed at the results.  Read at least one page of inspiring book every day.  Watch movies that make you feel happy.  Minimize the time you listen to the news and read the papers.  Associate yourself with people who think positively.  Always sit and walk with your back straight. This will strengthen your confidence and inner strength.  Walk, swim or engage in some other physical activity. This helps to develop a more positive attitude

Mail, Mail, Mail!

Ever wonder how much of your mail is actually personal? It's around 3.8%! You'll also be surprised that junk mail "advertising"  only makes up 8.1% of your total! (Seems more like 30% to me!)


- Samuel Giacinto
vertextex.blogspot.com

On a Rainy Day... New Photos>>

I love this picture, I think it looks professional!  But I took
this in the backyard today, and thought it would look neat with
the water droplets!

A flower petal in the rain.  Notice the large droplet to the
left magnifies the flower behind it!