Playlists | A Chronological Journey & An Evolving Upload Journey

After some thought, I've decided that the labels A Chronological Journey & An Evolving Upload Journey don't really make sense on the blog because they are really just specific playlists on the YouTube channel. This will be the last post that will use them as labels for the blog, but please enjoy them on the YouTube. 

An Evolving Upload Journey

A Chronological Journey

Tempe Tardeada 2010! ~ 10 October 2010

Tempe Tardeada! 

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From October 10, 2010

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Photos from the 2010 Tempe Tardeada.

The Tempe Tardeada is a festival celebrating Tempe's Hispanic culture and community that takes place yearly the Tempe Community Complex, which is where the Tempe History Museum is located

More info about Tempe Tardeada.  → https://www.tempe.gov/government/community-services/tempe-history-museum/events/tempe-tardeada

Previous time I attended: Tempe Tardeada 2008! → https://youtu.be/QV6JbdwgeqE

Audio: "Smoke Light" by Amalgam Creative Arts 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles 

Magnolia Grove Crystals & Gifts!

Magnolia Grove Crystals & Gifts!

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From February 04, 2026

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This is a collage of the photos and short video that I took at recently at this recently opened crystal store!  

Magnolia Grove Crystals & Gifts is a true sanctuary for the senses. Walking in feels like entering a peaceful and thoughtfully arranged world. The air carries the gentle scent of incense from their plentiful variety, along with a wonderful collection of handmade candles, lovely soaps and jewelry, and a delightful selection of teas.

For anyone curious about crystals and stones, they have a tremendous selection. This shop is more than a store; it is a destination for meaningful gifts and personal treasures, all made with clear intention and care. It is an absolute gem.

They are located at 377 E Main St, Eagle Pass, TX 78852

Audio: "A New Intro To The World" by Amalgam Creative Arts and the music playing at the store on the video taken onsite.

 

To watch/listen A New Intro To The World, go to https://youtu.be/eVca79UE-aY

#NoTanDiarioChronicles 

 

Come on over to #UpScrolled !

Come on over to #UpScrolled !
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January 27, 2026
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https://share.upscrolled.com/en/user/8f55b933-3d1e-437d-b3c2-6d7f26d39c36

Audio: "A Tale of Fantasy" by Amalgam Creative Arts  https://www.youtube.com/amalgamcreativearts Watch/listen to the whole track. → https://youtu.be/v6JP5k6uctU

Lamb, Chinese, Wine, Tacos, & Tortas!

 

Lamb, Chinese, Wine, Tacos, & Tortas!
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From September 29 - October 8, 2010
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This is a series of photos from various dates that include lamb made by #Armandzraven, the entrance of Crown China Buffet, wine, tacos from Taco Feliz, and tortas from Los Reyes de la Tortas.

00:00 September 29, 2010 Lamb
00:07 October 01, 2010 Eating out at Crown China Buffet
00:15 October 02, 2010 Sparkling Wine, Wine, & Taco Feliz
00:45 October 03, 2010 Wine
00:50 October 08, 2010 Eating out at Los Reyes de la Torta

Audio: "Bright Eyed Blues" by Unicorn Heads from the YouTube audio library. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #tacos #wine #tortas 

Hispanic Heritage Month 2010!

Hispanic Heritage Month 2010! 

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From September 29, 2010

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These are photos that I took when during the 2010 celebration at work for Hispanic Heritage Month. This was also the first year we had a salsa contest. 

Previous Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2008! → https://youtu.be/s0_ypKVJT_Y

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! - September 2009 → https://youtu.be/XKueTw8TXYY

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2010! → https://youtu.be/1VzfI3sPKFo

Audio: "Avocado Street" by Wes Hutchinson from the YouTube audio library. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #HispanicHeritageMonth 

 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2010!

 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2010!
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From September 29, 2010
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These are some of the informational pieces and photos of the 2010 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that also included a salsa contest which took place at the Target Tempe, my then place of work. This was an event that I helped put together as part of the Target Tempe Diversity & Inclusion Council.

The informational pieces were used for a tri-fold that included history of Hispanic Heritage Month, history of salsa, and a list of local Hispanic Heritage Month events. We also coordinated with the inhouse cafe to create a specials menu for the day. There was also a video displayed via a projector with images/photos and brief info about each country that is included during Hispanic Heritage Month.

 The photos you see here are a combination of ones I took myself and ones shared by others. The informational pieces are the ones I gathered because I was in charge of putting together the tri-fold. The exception was the header. which had I done, would have been spelled correctly.

Check out all my photos from Hispanic Heritage Month! I've uploaded them all to a separate video here: → https://youtu.be/6E3DgqqBSR8

Previous year Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations videos!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2008! → https://youtu.be/s0_ypKVJT_Y
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! - September 2009 → https://youtu.be/XKueTw8TXYY

Audio: "Avocado Street" by Wes Hutchinson from the YouTube audio library. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #HispanicHeritageMonth 

Just a quick note about video posts...

You may already know that I create both horizontal and vertical videos for my Amalgam Creative Arts videos, mostly because of posting on different social apps/platforms.

I decided to try the same for one of the recent Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes video for my No Tan Diario Chronicles. Though it won't be something that I'll do because I prefer traditional horizontal ones, I find it interesting that vertical videos, specially when they are shorter, seem to get more views that horizontal. 

I've also noticed that overall shorter videos, whether horizontal or vertical, seem to get more views. Now I don't create videos for the views, but because I want to share moments throughout my life via No Tan Diario Chronicles and encourage craftivism via Amalgam Creative Arts, however it'd be neat to get monetized at some point, at least on my creative channel. 

Do you prefer horizontal or vertical videos? 

Here's the two for the Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes!

Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes! ~ 25 September 2010

 

Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes!

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From September 25, 2010

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These are images/photos of the Step Out - Walk to Fight Diabetes event that took place at the Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse grounds in 2010. I was part of the Target Volunteers whose participation was in the Food & Beverage Tent. 

The first image is the road map of where Rawhide is located and how to get to it. The second image is the info provided to us on what our group would be part of, the food & beverage tent. The third image is the map with tent lawn diagram. 

The rest are the photos that I took of the event that include some of the buildings at Rawhide, the food & Beverage Tent, and the t-shirt we volunteers received to use during the event. 

Audio: "Dulcinea" by Steve Adams from the YouTube audio library.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #StepOut #AmericanDiabetesAssociation #TargetVolunteers

Hydrox vs Oreo vs Twisters! ~ 15 October 2025

Hydrox vs Oreo vs Twisters!

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From October 15, 2025

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First we have the reveal of the Hydrox package because I thought I had lost the original unboxing. 

Clumsy Unboxing of Hydrox! ~ 14 October 2025  → https://youtube.com/shorts/6-3ZmQ7FfXA

Because I'm currently living in Texas, I decided to also include the H-E-B Grocery Store's version of the chocolate sandwich cookie, which they call Twisters. 

A quick view of the ingredients, which came out a bit blurry on the video, show overall similar ingredients. The biggest difference appears to be that, unlike Hydrox and the H-E-B Twisters, Oreos still use high fructose corn syrup. 

Before I taste tested them, I decided to show the opening of each package of cookies. The Hydrox does not have an easy open flap, therefore, I used scissors to open them. The Oreo and H-E-B Twisters both have an easy open flap, of which the H-E-B Twisters was the easier to open of the two. 

The cookies were all similar size with the color being the biggest noticeable difference on first look. The Hydrox cookies are the darkest color, smell of very rich chocolate, and are a bit crumbly. Although, that could be attributed to them being shipped. The Oreos are fairly uniform, appear to have less filling, and had a slight chemical smell to them. The H-E-B Twisters were the more uniform with the most sweet chocolate smell.

After tasting all three, my preferred cookie is the Hydrox because it has the richest chocolate taste and is not overly sweet. The H-E-B Twisters are a close second. They are the sweetest of the three and taste of milk chocolate. The Oreos came in last because they had the least chocolate taste to them with a slight chemical aftertaste. 

After the taste test, I decided to also add a twist test to show the creme inside of each cookie. 

Overall, I would suggest to skip the Oreos and get you some Hydrox for a rich chocolate creme filled cookie that is not overly sweet or some H-E-B Twisters if you prefer a sweeter milk chocolate cookie.

Audio: "Lakeside" by SideTrax from the Loop Pack 8 Dreams for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #Hydrox #HydroxCookies #Oreo #OreoCookies #Twisters #HEBTwisters #cookies

Unboxing of Hydrox, America's Original Crème Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookie! ~ 14 October 2025

Unboxing of Hydrox, America's Original Crème Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookie!
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From October 14, 2025
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Hydrox, America's Original Crème Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookie!

For a while now, I've been wanting to try the original chocolate sandwich cookie. The predecessor to the now more famous and knockoff Oreo. After placing an order for a master pack of 6, it took about three months for them to arrive.  

This is me clumsily unboxing the contents with one hand in order to capture the video to show you the package and the pack.

More about Hydrox: https://www.leafbrands.com/catalogItems/index/hydrox

Audio: "Lakeside" by SideTrax from the Loop Pack 8 Dreams for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #Hydrox #HydroxCookies

Hamburger, Noodles, Pancakes, and Stew, Oh My! ~ 25 28 29 August and 12 September 2010

Hamburger, Noodles, Pancakes, and Stew, Oh My!

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From August 25 - September 12, 2010

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For this photo compilation I decided to include photos from four dates because they all relate to food and were the next in line. 

Hamburger! ~ 25 August 2010

The first two photos are of a hamburger that #Armandzraven ate. It was a pretty sizeable hamburger which is why I took a photo from it. I can't remember where it's from and didn't take a photo of the packaging, so that will remain a mystery.  

China Magic Noodle House! ~ 28 August 2010

The following nine photos are from what I believe was the first time I went to China Magic Noodle House in Chandler, Arizona, US with Armandzraven. They had a window where you could see them make the fresh noodles. My favorite noodles in peanut sauce were made by them. They unfortunately closed down the restaurant in 2022. I've not found another restaurant that makes noodles in peanut sauce that were as delicious as theirs.

Pancakes! 29 August 2010

The next two photos were of me making pancakes for breakfast. 

Chicken and Turkey Stew! ~ 12 September 2010

The final seven photos are of a stew made by Armandzraven that had chicken and turkey.

Audio: "Charmed" by SideTrax from the Pack 29 Sunrise for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #hamburger #noodles #pancakes #stew 

El Gran Sabor de un buen Café! ~ 15 August 2010

El Gran Sabor de un buen Café!

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From August 15, 2010

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These are photos that I took of a delicious Mexican coffee with chocolate, anis, piloncillo, & canela that Tia Magda sent to me back in 2010.

As you can see by the close up photos I took of the actual coffee, it's nothing but pure real ingredients that deliver an exceptional taste.

Audio: A cut from "Soul Intro" by Amalgam Creative Arts. https://www.youtube.com/amalgamcreativearts

Watch/listen to the whole track. → https://youtu.be/kns3XxDD3UM

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #café #coffee #MexicanCoffee #CafeMexicano 

Empty Tempe Town Lake ~ 07 August 2010

Empty Tempe Town Lake

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From August 7, 2010

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These are photos that I took at night on the 7th of August in 2010 of the Tempe Town Lake when it was empty. 

In July 20th of 2010, one of the dams at the Tempe Town lake burst causing it to drain 977 million gallons of its water and killing thousands of fish. 

Because the photos were taken at night and while we were walking, they are a bit dark and blurry. As you may know, I leave the videos and photos that I upload mostly untouched, so that you can see them in their original state. This instance is no different, except that I decided to make an edited version of them to see a better glimpse. You'll see each original followed by the slightly color adjusted one to help better see the difference.

In addition, I've included at the end a couple of photos from local news source AZCentral, who has and image article titled, "Tempe Town Lake dam burst in 2010" by AZCentral-Unknown dated of July 19, 2016 and updated March 4, 2020. I've included the info and description of each of those as they have it on the article and please note/disclaimer, they are used for informational and educational purposes only. All copyrights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended.   

Audio: "Resurgence" by SideTrax from the Loop Pack 7 Echoes for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bundle.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #TempeTownLake 

Birthday Get-Together ~ 17 July 2010

 

Birthday Get-Together 

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From July 17, 2010

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On this day we got together to celebrate the birthdays of Chuckie and #Armandzraven.

Audio: "Unison Guitar Loop If Only" by Unison for which I acquired the license.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles 

One Fish. Dead Fish. PetSmart Fish. ~ 13 July 2010

One Fish. Dead Fish. PetSmart Fish.

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From July 13, 2010

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A photo of a dead fish at a PetSmart I was shopping at. If I hadn't taken a photo, would I even remember? 

Audio: The first few seconds of the song titled, "Sentimental Journey" by Nellie McKay from album Normal as Blueberry Pie: A Tribute to Doris Day.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #fish

Apache Gold Casino ~ 12 July 2010

Apache Gold Casino ~ 12 July 2010
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From July 12, 2010
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Photos I took walking to the entrance of Apache Gold Casino in Arizona.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #casino #ApacheGoldCasino #ApacheGold #Apache

Audio: "Electronic The Future is Now Cut 30" by Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license.

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Slot Jackpot Win! ~ 10 July 2010

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Slot Jackpot Win!

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From July 10, 2010

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Photos of one time that #Armandzraven won a small slot machine jackpot. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #casino #Harrahs 

Audio: "Electronic The Future is Now Cut 30" by Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license. 

Kirbina ~ 27 June 2010

Kirbina
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From June 27, 2010
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These are some of the photos taken of the time that #Armandzraven put me in a wig and makeup. I look like a Tia or Nana. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles 

Audio: "Eternity" by Side Trax from the Happy Days music pack 6 for which I acquired the license via Humble Bundle via the Cinematic Soundwaves - The Sequel bindle.

Was wearing my Batman t-shirt. ~ 12 June 2010

Was wearing my Batman t-shirt.

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From June 12, 2010

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As mentioned on some past posts, I've been taking random photos of a plethora of themes from clothes, food, restaurants, products, nature, events, etc. before it was commonplace to do so and post on the various social platforms.  

Here you have two photos of a Batman t-shirt I wore back on June 12th of 2010. 

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #Batman #FotosDeCosasEliminadasParaRecordarlas

Audio: "Saving The World" by Aaron Kenny from the YouTube audio library.