Chris S.' Projects/ C.E.S. - Introduction

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WELCOME to...
Chris S.' Projects - a.k.a. my "closet" (since 1985(ish); est.2009)
 I Dare To Be Originally Me!!!

Adventures (life), Arts & Crafts, Blogging (event attendances, theories, "glances" at websites, etc...), Challenges (personal, and others'), Collaborating, Events (attending and hosting), Fashion/ Fetish wear/ ware and Modeling of (my overall appearance designing/ o.a.d.), Gadgets, Information, Inspirations, Modeling, Photography, Projects, Promotions/ Support (sharing, pictures, community/ global), Written Works (adventures, theories, etc...), & More! - with and for others.
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INCLUDES:
I have many ideas for activities/ events, arts and crafts, collaborations, overall appearance designing (o.a.d.), gadgets (I love gadgets!), props, and other projects. I do this throughout my 3 main projects/ "business initiatives". I use them as creative outlet/ multifunctional resource spaces for inspiration, promotion/ support, and sharing positive growth and information. For myself and all interested. All are invited to share, and join me/ us! After all... It's always more fun with family & friends (fwff)!
In order of establishment online...
They are:
A) Wild Wicked World Game (since 1999; est. 2009 - 2v)
 A Choose Your Own Adventure & Alternate Reality Game.
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B) Wild Wicked Women – Creative Group/ Collective (est. 2009/ 2010)
 Inspiring Positive Creative Empowerment In Others
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C) Collaborative Endeavors Studio/ C.E.S. (since 1985(ish), est. 2010)
 Inspiring Positive Growth & Collaborations - Globally.
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History (as it happened):
O.A.D.
~ Personal "le challenges" were well under way since 1985.
~ Became an official "project" by the late 1990's, and became known as "shopping in Chris' Closet" (themed or not) - quoting several over the years that did not know each other, nor of it being stated before.
Chris S.' Projects
~ Officially started in the late 1990's (as mentioned above), and continued in 1999 with board game ideas in mind. It was not online, until later (see below).
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~ Officially started "Wild Wicked Women - Creative Group" on Facebook, just prior to the "Wild Wicked Women" website on Dec.9, 2009. This was my first supportive online presence. I then changed the name to "Wild Wicked Women - Creative Group/ Collective" to include the idea/ possibility of groups within a collective.
For me: There are too many creative women "out there", to not want to promote/ support them!

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~ Officially started "Chris S.' Projects" on Facebook in 2010. Despite this being my second supportive online presence, this is my "main brain" that all projects stem from and where I support both men and women. I then changed the name to host the same initials as my real name, and is now known as "Collaborative Endeavors Studio" (my "house/ headquarters").
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~ Officially started "Wild Wicked World" (my game ideas) in 2010, and it grew to have two versions (an original/ earlier version, and a family friendly/ farther into time version) by 2011.
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More Information:
Website   (~*~)   my Welcome   (~*~)   Opportunities   (~*~)   Membership   (~*~)   Motivation
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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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C.E.S. - ACCG: Includes

(~*~)Hello,
Welcome to my "legend" of all categories, included in our Arts & Culture Community Guide/ ACCG.
My BIG list/ "B'list"...

1. INFORMATION LEGEND

LOCAL
City classes (discovery square, kids cook, workshop Wednesdays), events, festivals, "nights" (ex. Nerd night, movie night), shows (craft/ art shows, seasonal fantasy - lights at Vic. Park, Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema), Walks (art walks, zombie walks), etcetera.
MY OWN ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, & PROJECTS
Include "mini-events" that promote/ support our community events, positive thinking/ growth, and some thrown in for fun/ a "Le Challenge" (challenge) - for myself, and any interested. 
WACKY CELEBRATIONS/ HOLIDAYS
Days, weeks, weekends, and extended weeks. It's all about Global awareness - for promotions of positive thinking, growth, and the like.
Examples: Family literacy, world space week, pancake day, tongue twister day, kid inventors day, pay it forward day (some I have altered, like this one), etc...
SEASONAL CHANGES
I prefer to stay non-religious and do also use Pagan (non-religious) seasonal markers. Ex. Winter/ Solstice, moon phases (Full, new, eclipses).
HALLOWEEN THEMED
For extra fun, and the Halloween fans (myself included, ask me why some time)! Otherwise stated above (top).
BIRTHS/ DEATHS
People from history/ present that have made a positive/ significant contribution to Life for/ in human kind. These can be used as an edu-tool, for purposes of activity/ event cloning/ creating (ex. plays), inspiration/ motivation (ex. written workx), and much more. 
Ex. Bruce Lee, John R.R. Tolkien, Marie Curie, Martin Luther King, etcetera.
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 2. MORE LOCAL/ SEMI-LOCAL INFORMATION

~ Emergency numbers: within my/ our area, Ontario, and some Canada wide! 
~ Links to/ business card pictures of our creative community of activities/ events, artists/ business owners, and promoters/ supporters (some with descriptions too)! 
~ If printed, more advertising options with coupon space(s).
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3. COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Dressing up is so much fun, and it's even more fun when you get to keep and share pictures!
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More Information: Introduction         History
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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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Friendship - A Preference

Hello...
To all that I do not know personally,
Please don't get me wrong, only a "true friend" willingness need apply!
Why do I say this? 
Many have experienced people that have acted like "users", instead of friends. 
I may be friendly, helpful, and generous; yet it is not to be confused with stupid, or someone to "use/ walk on". For these reasons I have cut some out of my life, and feel the need to blog this subject.
MY "CONDITIONS"
1. You MUST be sincere, reasonable, and a trustworthy person with integrity. I value my true family/ friends. No fake/ phony friends or "Frien-emies" wanted here.
2. Unnecessary negatives are not welcome either, as they hinder friendships instead of helping them grow.
Constructive criticism is best.
3. There is a motto among some friends, that I appreciate and prefer myself...
Quoting the motto "No glass, No attitudes". Need I say more? (^&^)
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 From an email sent to me, here are some examples of "true friend" behaviours/ thinking. 
Thankz for this Raj!
Friendly Reminders/ A-Z Friendship List
(A) ccepts you as you are 
(B) elieves in 'you'
(C) alls you just to say "Hi"
(D) oesn't give up on you
(E) nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)
(F) orgives your mistakes
(G) ives unconditionally
(H) elps you
(I) nvites you over
(J) ust "be" with you
(K) eeps you close at heart
(L) oves you for who you are
(M) akes a difference in your life
(N) ever Judges
(O) ffers support
(P) icks you up
(Q) uiets your fears
(R) aises your spirits
(S) ays nice things about you
(T) ells you the truth when you need to hear it
(U) nderstands you
(V) alues you
(W) alks besides you
(X) – plains things you don't understand
(Y) ells when you won't listen and
(Z) aps you back to reality
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My Add:
If only ALL "friends" were like this, our world would be so much better! Too often we forget to call, email, or communicate; to let others know we accept them, appreciate them, and love them.
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Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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Brain Waves

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WHAT?
Hello, 
We all can have flashes of brilliant ideas/ "brain waves"...
The creative process enables participation, fun, and positive growth. It can be the same with collaborations among family, friends, communities, and businesses.    
Life is for sharing, and there are so many ways!
Find some here with these:
Inspirations, Proposals, Suggestion Box, & More!- 
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WHERE?  

Find them on our “Post Office” page! (^&^) 
Here within my “home base” project (C.E.S.), we like to “spread our wings” and see where we can fly!

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3Cs = CREATIVITY, COLLABORATIONS, & COMMUNITY BUILDING
Check out our CATEGORIES/ PROJECTS

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NOTES:
~ So far everything is on FB, yet plans on relocation are in the midst! 
~ Photo albums so far are also on Photobucket, flickr, and possibly others. As we are still unfamiliar with that possibility here, we will be testing the limits for arrangements and other aspects here on our blog space for picture storage.
~ More may be added in all locations, as we are still testing/ re-organizing as we go. (^&^)
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Groovin' On...
Sincerely,
Chris S. (*@^@*)

Happy Holidays!!!

Hello,
Everywhere around the globe, there is a holiday happening at any given time of the year.
To any celebrating holidays,
Happy holidays to all of you out there, and we hope you all have/ had a great one!!
   This time of year is cold, so it's always nice to stay in with loved ones. Many gather on the home front and have a party. It's a pleasant gathering of family, friends, feast, tunes, and good conversations that tend to last the night. Some of us don't last as long as we would like, yet we have all survived thus far... lol
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Now I must be going to continue in the joyous celebrations.
Until next round...
WILD WICKED WISHES!!! (^&~)
Sincerely,
Chris S. (*@^@*)

About Us 2

WHAT'S VALUED:
+ Fair business ethics & practices, and high quality standards.
+ Objective and constructive ideas, opinions, and “criticisms”.
+ Variety, choice/ freedom, the creative process, and each other of course!
MISSION STATEMENT:
To create and offer a favourable environment that appreciates, inspires, promotes, and supports the positive sides of life, the creative process, and creativity of all artisans & Wild Wicked Women everywhere!!!
VISION STATEMENT:
To create and offer a favourable environment that welcomes, appreciates, encourages, and supports the positive creativity of everyone everywhere!!!
APPRECIATE & HONOUR:
The creative process, art communities & resources, artists of all ages, mediums, and genres; as well as those that wish to collaborate. We hope to grow in knowledge and benefit together, in good moral standing with ourselves, our friends & family, within our communities, and across the globe as far as possible.
ALL those who wish to collaborate with us, is MORE than welcome! Just let us know, or (when ready) “submit” a request on either our “Suggestion Box”, or “Ideas/ Proposals” discussions.
Thankz everyone!!! (^^^)
“Continuous Construction” is ongoing here… as are self-improvement attempts throughout life…
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SOME COLLABORATIONS & MANY THANKZ TO:
Kitchener Earth Hour (committee member, 2yrs.); YMCA (for Earth Hour); Shakedown Street (Kitchener); Waterloo Region - I, Scream Horrorfest... (committee member, 1 yr., including running the Zombie Kar Wazh); Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association (VPNA) - The Henry Sturm Neighbourhood/ Green Festival which included the 'Goodies in My Hoody' Artist Bazaar (coordinator & co-chair for 2 yrs), & Animate the Trail Event; ; and of course C.E.S. members, & Wild Wicked Women - Creative Group/ Collective, and anyone else involved.
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SOME VOLUNTEERED, DONATED TO, & SUPPORT (not previously mentioned):
tri-Pride, Music for Mental Health Awareness, Music for The Missing, Tabu Festival, Rare Funk (Including The Trunk Show), Black Orchid Alternative Couture, Rowan Photography Studio, Bloomin' Earth Eco-Fair, Procession of The Species, KWLT, L-Lounge/ Chrysalids Theatre, individuals in our community, & Wild Wicked Women - Creative Group/ Collective (of course).
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Links will be added where possible to all mentions above, a.s.a.p.
Thankz for reading!
Sincerely,
Chris S. (*@^@*)
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Membership

Hello,

RE: MEMBERSHIP

Does the "shoe" fit/ wish to be added?
We would love to add you,.and grow as a family in our global community we call Earth.
So please send us an email, with your information. Thankz
Then...
Feel free to spread your wings, and fly free with sharing your "stuff" here.
& For the Wild Wicked Women - Creative Collective site(s) - Please keep it "classy". Thankz
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Kindest regards to you if you do. Thankz!
It can encourage, inspire and enable the growth and potential of all who choose to view.
+As this is the overall development of what "Collaborative Endeavors Studio", "Wild Wicked Women - Creative Collective", and "Wild Wicked World" is to be, now and in the future. There is a list going on for a "Blue Book" of information that needs further developments. Are you willing to add your knowledge, time, and efforts?  
WARNING:
May include but is not limited to:
Changing negative stigmas/ stereotypes to positive; starting/ continuing global initiatives from others' ideas already abroad, or our own; being a voice, and speaking out when the time for global (or even local) change is needed; supporting others because they are "beautiful people" (the beauty within), who deserve more than they ask for/ are getting from Life in general; growing to become the positive role models, that we are meant to be; and so much more!

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MEMBER OPTIONS
To be a member means some level of commitment through communications, as well as involvement with our activities, events, projects, or our online site(s). The choice is YOURS!

Site(s) involvement - Administration 
This means you add to our site(s), as well as having your "stuff"/ site(s) – feel free to share your stuff over, and cross-promotion of our main site is expected onto your site(s).

Co-Owner  
Full-time collaborations with the BIG decision making, ideas, and organizations for all activities, events, projects, online sites, and otherwise.

Co-Founder 
Full on collaborations of activities, events, projects, our main online site, and otherwise.
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Without Site(s) involvement 
This means you have your "stuff"/ site(s); and when/ if you share your collaborative efforts (with us), cross-promotion of us/ our main site is appreciated (not expected).

Collaborations with
Regular collaborations during our/ your activities, events, or projects.

Associations with
Semi-regular  assistance/ collaborations during our activities, events, or projects. 
Ex. Chris' 3^rd of the year calendar shoot, at Shakedown Street's annual summer party.

Volunteers
Usually a "one time deal", and seldom/ rare assistance/ collaborations with us.
Ex. Many of our models, have been volunteers.

This will depend on how often, and may depend on how much participation during any collaborations. If it grows to be more often/ more participation, then it will "move up the ladder" of these member options.

Supporters 
This means you support us in our efforts. As we believe in sharing LOTS of information, this includes each other of course! As we are always willing to cross-promote with you, please grant us permission from your pages on Facebook so we can share your stuff. & Feel free to share our stuff where applicable too.
Thankz so much!
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Cloning
Host the same activities, events, and other endeavors in your neighbourhood/ community.

Location, Location, Location 
We all have friends that have moved here and there, because of this we have members in Ontario, Alberta, and Vancouver! So you can join us in any of them, or even feel free to start this initiative in your area (cloning optional here of course)!

Anything missing? 
Feel free to mention it in the comments. Thankz
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NEED TO KNOW:

Sites          Collaborations          

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THANK YOU! &
WELCOME TO MEMBERSHIP of Chris S.' Projects/ C.E.S.!
Anyone can join in on any of my BIG 3 projects/ "business initiatives".  We like to share our adventures together, while paying it forward all year along the way! Enjoy!
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Until next time...
Take care & Safe travels!
Sincerely,
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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RE: Sites - Need to Know

Hello,
As all my sites are multiple-artist communities with multiple ways/ levels of involvement, it is required that ever interested party/ member know the following:
1. All sites are part of my

Chris S.' Projects
Adventures, Art, Blogging, Fashion, Modeling,
Photography, Projects, Written Works, & More!
We dare to be original!!!
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In Association with each other - I am listing their links for convenience here, until required otherwise.
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~ My main site: 
Collaborative Endeavors Studio/ C.E.S.
3Cs = Creativity, Collaborations, & Community Building
Website   More "About Us"   Facebook page

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"Sista/ Brotha" sites include, but are not limited to:
~ SISTA:
Wild Wicked Women - Creative Collective
Inspiring Positive Creative Empowerment in Others
Website: Pending on wordpress...
Facebook page
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~ BROTHA(S):
 Wild Wicked World (2versions)
A Choose Your Own Adventure & Alternate Reality Game!
 Website(s): Pending on wordpress...

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Wild Wicked World (original version): 
Note: 1999 - by a different name (see original page).
 Facebook page

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Wild Wicked World (family friendly):
 Facebook page
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2. Our activities may include, but are in no way limited to the list above. 
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3. If you are joining as a member, is to be by your choice.
We may make you honourary members, but this does NOT mean that we expect things from you. That would be by your choice(s) if you choose to collaborate with us - just as any membership is your choice.
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4. All members are to be respectful of other members' "stuff", and to keep non-constructive "criticisms" to themselves  or find a way to change it to be positive. There is no intentions of favoritism or sharing more of any member/ their "stuff", than any other member. Shares are what is found to be beautiful, educational, inspirational; and are for enabling, empowering, supportive, and promotional purposes.

 As with all the categories above, feel free to add wherever you wish.
Collaborations just bring on the fun!!! (^^^)
Thankz so much if you do!
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5. Intellectual property theft/ plagiarism in any way, shape, or form is not welcome within this community. This is seen as a crime against the owner/ artist, as well as creativity itself, and will not be tolerated.
As we all know, any difference of opinion with intellectual property ownership can happen anywhere (here included). However, we prefer that it be sorted out among those involved elsewhere. 
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 All members are to be responsible for their own copy-writing, trademarking, watermarking, etc... 
Please feel free to share any information with us regarding these topics. Thankz (^&^)
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6. PLEASE NOTE:
I (Chris S.) will be checking each name/ person on any of the lists as they grow, to ensure that each has personally approved joining. This way, I hope to remove any possible problems with this. Thankz
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7. RE: Children
   It is preferred that younger children be accompanied by a parent, or responsible care giver during our activities/ events that include them. Thankz for understanding.
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8. Anything missing? 

Feel free to add it in the comments. 
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Thankz for listening...
Sincerely,
Chris S. (*@^@*)

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W.R.E.A.C.H. - Begins

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Hello,
There are many ways to go about finding out what "best suits" us for any kind of "career" thinking. Especially in a world where the "career" has neared an end, to be taken over by all being "freelancers" working within any business/ company. I have thought of this for a while personally, and have some ideas. This is one that is also a "Le Challenge" for me and any interested. Introducing what I call... 
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'W.R.E.A.C.H.'

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WHAT DOES IT STAND FOR? 
Write down our interests – what do I like/ appreciate in Life?
Rate our list from 1-10 for how much I like each (1=min-10=max), compared to each on the list.
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Review your interests list from the step above, and think about each. How do you feel about each interest? Would you enjoy it as a job, or would you want to keep it as a hobby?
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Explore what this shows me: General interest areas, and where to explore more.
Ex. I would rather go dancing than skating; but I love designing more than dancing. It shows I should stick with designing.
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 Analyze each of my interests, and be honest with any rating systems.
TIP: Don't "second guess" myself - stick to my "gut feelings".
WHY
To enable looking into each one in more detail, and discovering what they "branch" into.
WHERE
It can be done through local offline resources like a library, community job bank research locations (both online and off), online (and with similar sites), and within ourselves.
WHAT
Research what positions/ job titles, tasks involved and their expectations with each, and more.
Ex. Continuing with my example from "Explore" (above)...
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TYPES/ JOB POSITION INTERESTS
Architecture/ Carpentry; Clothing, Costumes, & Props; Choreography; Computers; Interior Design; Video Game creation; and miscellaneous free form.
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ADVERTISING/ SALES LOCATION POSSIBILITIES
From my general knowledge:  
Architecture/ Carpentry:
Conferences, House/ building construction companies, Online, and Vendor opportunities. 
Clothing, Costumes, & Props:
Boutiques, Conferences, Consignment shops, Department stores, Fashion schools, Online, and Vendor opportunities.
Choreography:
Conferences, Dance schools/ studios, Online, and Vendor (info.) opportunities. 
Interior Design:
Conferences, Interior Design schools, House/ building construction companies, Online, and Vendor (info.) opportunities. 
Software Engineering Technology:
To be added soon...
Video Game creation (by itself):
Conferences, Comic Book/ Live Action Role Playing (LARPing) events, Online, Video game schools, and Vendor opportunities. 
Miscellaneous Free Form:
Any of the above (depending on what it is), and more.
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TASKS  
Architecture/ Carpentry:
Building/ designing furniture and wood crafts for building/ house interiors, drafting/ designing on paper/ blue prints, possibility of directing others of your design/ idea. 
Clothing, Costumes, & Props:
Drawing/ crafting fashions and otherwise designs with multiple materials, mediums, and purposes. 
Choreography:
Learning, practicing, and creating various dance routines for all kinds of music, businesses, and people. 
Interior Design:
Arranging/ drawing the inside of a building, house, or room. Including colours, patterns, fabrics/ textures, and choices. 
Software Engineering Technology:
Analyzing, creating, developing/ programming, and so much more with software. Including solutions to problems, developing/ programming new technology (including gadgets!), game creation, and so much more! Video Game creation (by itself):
~ Writing the storyline(s); including all characters, scenarios, obstacles, achievement opportunities/ objectives, and more!
~ Decide on what kinds; and create the physical board/ platform(s), extra board/ platform(s) parts, all characters, any cards, and any other needed items.
~ Ensure sales locations
~ Create/ design awareness activities, and merchandise.
~ Create/ design the clothing, costumes, props for advertising, event attendances, LARPing, and otherwise.
~ Pick which ones, and plan on attending the Comic Book/ LARPing events.
~ Pick where/ which options you want to use/ go through to sell your product!
~ Possibly more... (^&~)
*** Double check all of the above! 
Miscellaneous Free Form:
~ Pick which projects/ hobbies to do.
~ Go from there with any of the above tasks, or otherwise!
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 MY OUTCOME - Rating (10 is highest) 
Architecture/ Carpentry:
Still an interest, as I "lean" towards architecture. Rating = 7.5 
Clothing, Costumes, & Props:
I have always had a "passion" for this one. Rating = 9.5
Choreography:
To dance is a 'Favourite Freedom Form' (F3 - pending location), but not with restrictions. Rating = 6.
Interior Design: 
"Tetris" to me, and I LOVE it! Rating = 9
 Software Engineering Technology:
So many possibilities including game creation! How could I not LOVE this one!?! Rating=10 
Video Game creation:
As we can see from the above list, it seems to enable more than all/ most. This is also already a diversely tasked hobby, that I do LOVE. Rating = 9.5 
Miscellaneous Free Form:
Another F3 (see choreography), and I do love variety! Rating = 9
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MY NOTES/ "TO DO"s
This shows me my hardest choices, that I must decide between (highest 3). They are Clothing, Costumes, & Props; Software Engineering Technology, and Video Game creation.
From these; the top is Software Engineering Technology.
This brings me to need more online research to find a company that I could fit into/ that best suites me (more will come). As for the other 2, I bet I can still figure out how to include them with my top choice - I'm totally in!!! (^^^)
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~ "Connect the dots" by charting/ mapping out my strongest interests, and their branches online. I can do this for all of my interests first separately, then together on one page. This may help with gathering thoughts for each individually option, before comparing them on the same page.
~ When all this information is gathered, it becomes a "window", to see the many "doors of opportunity within" to work with.
~ Recorded what I know already (above), I still need more online exploration.
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Choose/ Choice(s)
~ Decision has been made!
~ In the future options: Choosing to take software engineering over costume/ prop design course if/ when possible. This will help me in the long run for many design ideas I have in so may of these areas.
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Happiness 
When we discover ourselves, and start to/ develop it into a more meaningful existence/ Life. For ourselves, our children/ families, and our fellow "global community citizens".
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Thankz for reading!
Take care & Safe travels!
Chris S. (*@^@*)
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