No Tan Diario Chronicles Notebook of Ideas! ~ 12 May 2026

 No Tan Diario Chronicles Notebook of Ideas! ~ 12 May 2026
=========================
From May 12, 2026
=========================

This is a collage of photos & videos that I took of my notebook of ideas and the old school binder I'm transferring it to because it has reached its capacity.     

It's been almost 18 years, this coming August 2026, of my first video upload back in August of 2008 and deciding that I would upload every video I had from any moment, event, and festival, in my life, and being an extension of my blog at the time. At that time I decided to use the notebook you see here to list, categorize, and organize them.

The amount of videos and categories increased in 2017 when I decided to also make videos from the photos taken of moments, events, and festivals, in my life. This evolved the channel to a sort of visual diary. In addition to these, I occasionally uploaded videos from other places like game extracts and auto-created videos from other socials. Around this time I also started to make videos for my creative channel, Amalgam Creative Arts, with a dedicated page in this notebook and later moving those to a different one. 

The amount of videos and categories once again increased in 2025 when I solidified my channel name and slogan, that I'd previously renamed multiple times, and began to also create videos from mixtapes, DVDs, VHS, CDs, and others.   

With my newest idea to document eliminated items, which I sometimes refer to as #FotosDeCosasEliminadasParaRecordarlas, and others I have in mind, the amount of videos and categories are increasing again. Moving my notebook of ideas to the binder shown will allow me to add pages as needed.

========== Links to videos and blogs of moments previously mentioned. ========== 

=== My first ever video upload:
Billy Bob playing with a local band in Memphis, TN, USA ~ August 3, 2008 → https://youtu.be/Eo-bxR0gSPM

=== The original blog:
No Tan Diario Chronicles ~ Pre-2025 Blog Update → https://elkirbster.blogspot.com/

=== April 16, 2017 was when I uploaded the first three videos made from photos:
How to do the YMCA by the Village People at Phoenix Pride 2012! → https://youtu.be/3aFTJclUqGA
Target Volunteers at 2013 Phoenix Pride Parade! → https://youtu.be/IeoOmGIHJgs
Target Volunteers at 2014 Phoenix Pride Parade! → https://youtu.be/tEBBqm9op7E

=== September 20, 2017 was the first upload of an extract from somewhere else:
Facebook 2 Billion People Auto Video! → https://youtu.be/Dw-d22L8keA

=== My first upload on my Amalgam Creative Arts → https://www.youtube.com/@AmalgamCreativeArts was on October 5, 2017:
Dryer Sheet Ghosts! → https://youtu.be/nygHrVTunsg

=== The notebook of ideas for Amalgam Creative Arts:
Getting Organized: The Creative Process → https://youtu.be/2MpIwrrEjyQ

=== See all the videos from Amalgam Creative Arts:
Playlist | Amalgam Creative Arts → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16w-SVd2cc3GX0S0M78kPojnxUeqtg1L

=== Solidification of channel name and slogan. Also updated the blog to:
No Tan Diario Chronicles → https://notandiariochronicles.blogspot.com/

=== Blog Post about the update:
Welcome to No Tan Diario Chronicles! → https://notandiariochronicles.blogspot.com/2025/01/welcome-to-no-tan-diario-chronicles.html

=== Playlists | 📟 Analog to Digital: A Time Warp Journey
📼 Analog Musings → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16w-SVd2cc1WifhoRpSJGz9juBqh5-1t
📀 Bonus Features → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16w-SVd2cc1QpaBpDBatReWeUUwWAhyU&si=zJLEQxtuTbUO50-u
💿 Data Disc Dreams → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16w-SVd2cc2MsNULOJH_17G87L51lAS3&si=h0pvbJBFVaqXx8BD
💾 Dial-Up Dumpster Dive → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16w-SVd2cc3hA3Z20WnZG9FTDnlp8ya6&si=QTNDTw1HzRMm8Dzx
🎞️ Rewind & Replay → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16w-SVd2cc0DS5SjFHXr3oFDM-3Iwbub

=== About my newest idea for upcoming videos & playlists:
Playlists | Future playlists! → https://notandiariochronicles.blogspot.com/2026/03/playlists-future-playlists.html

=== To watch my evolution of uploading videos:
Playlist | An Evolving Upload Journey → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16w-SVd2cc1VHRyCBm3xaA6cLR575ek0

Audio: Narration by myself. Ambient sounds from the video recordings themselves. Background music is "A Tale of Fantasy" by Amalgam Creative Arts → https://www.youtube.com/@AmalgamCreativeArts

Watch/listen to the whole "A Tale of Fantasy" track. → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6JP5k6uctU

#NoTanDiarioChronicles 

Happy Pride Month!

 

Happy Pride Month!  

🌈🌈🌈

#PrideMonth is celebrated every June. The catalyst of the modern day movement towards LGBTQ+ rights was the Stonewall Riots in 1969. The month of June was chosen to commemorate this.

Playlists | Future playlists!

My second post after creating No Tan Diario Chronicles blogspot in January 2025, was about the labels and playlists that I would use and the hope to streamline them a bit so that they correlate better with the YouTube channel because my blog is now more of a video blog. At the time, I included my then playlists in alphabetical order and linked to them. 

The two posts prior to this one have some of the recent updates on some of those playlists. Scroll back if you want to read about and/or watch those. You could also just head on over to the No Tan Diario Chronicles YouTube Channel to watch. 

Now for the purpose of this post, Future Playlists.

I've shared in the past that I struggle with Eliminating Clutter, and one of the things that has helped is taking a photo or video that I would then post on Instagram with the #FotosDeCosasEliminadasParaRecordarlas,with the actual physical item donated and sometimes discarded. These are a couple of videos on my YouTube channel related to this: 

What I Wore. ~ 07 June 2010

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

After my beautiful mother passed at the end of 2019, I found myself with quite a bit more stuff to eliminate. Here a video of  one such item.

Michael Jordan - McDonald's Souvenir Cup

Reducing the amount of items like those wasn't too much of a struggle as are the more personal items. Admittedly, it's been more difficult than I wish it was. I've also acquired items from other relatives that have passed.

Why do I share this and what does it have to do with future playlists?

Because my preferred method of sharing is with YouTube videos/shorts/posts, I've decided that I'll be creating new/additional playlists with the hope that they help with this. I've got the gist of what those will entail and will update as they come to fruition.

It may take me just as long if not longer than the playlist section 📟 Analog to Digital: A Time Warp Journey  did. 

May we accomplish what we can on this journey. #NoTanDiarioChronicles

Autumn Flowers! ~ 16 October 2010

Autumn Flowers!
=========================
From October 16, 2010
=========================

These are photos I took on the 16th of October of 2010. Curiously the title I'd given the folder for these was. "Fall Flowers." My younger self used 'fall' to mean autumn. As I've gotten older, I much prefer to use 'autumn'."

Audio: "Autumn Leaves" by Amalgam Creative Arts
https://www.youtube.com/amalgamcreativearts
Watch/listen to the whole "Autumn Leaves" track. → https://youtu.be/dlUTo2UdZFs

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #Autumn #Flowers

Come on over to #UpScrolled !

Come on over to #UpScrolled !
=========================
January 27, 2026
=========================

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

As this year draws to and end...

 As this year draws to and end, I've realized that although I have uploaded more videos this year than before, particularly in the first half of the year. The idea is to at some point make that gap from videos from past years to current ones be less far apart. At my current pace, it may be several years before that happens. Additionally, I didn't upload as many videos to the 📟 Analog to Digital: A Time Warp Journey playlist as I'd hoped. I've decided to look at this as an exciting opportunity for the new year. Here's hoping the new year will be filled with many more videos.

Lamb, Chinese, Wine, Tacos, & Tortas!

 

Lamb, Chinese, Wine, Tacos, & Tortas!
=========================
From September 29 - October 8, 2010
=========================

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 

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!
=========================
From October 14, 2025
=========================

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!

=========================

From August 25 - September 12, 2010

=========================

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!

=========================

From August 15, 2010

=========================

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

=========================

From August 7, 2010

=========================

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 

=========================

From July 17, 2010

=========================

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.

=========================

From July 13, 2010

=========================

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
=========================
From July 12, 2010
=========================

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!

=========================

From July 10, 2010

=========================

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
=========================
From June 27, 2010
=========================

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.

Outside Casino Rainbow ~ 12 June 2010

 

Outside Casino Rainbow

=========================

From June 12, 2010

=========================

I had this folder named, "outside" with three photos that made me ponder why I took them. First, I noticed that they were taken from inside my vehicle and of a parking lot. Then I realized, it is a parking lot at one of the Arizona casinos. My memory makes me think it is Lone Butte Casino, which is one of the various casinos of the Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Lastly, I saw the resemblance of a rainbow.

So there it its! I took these photos of the rainbow shining through the sky while I was parked at the parking lot of a casino in Arizona. Hence the title I decided on for this short video. 

I decided to create an edited version of each photo by adjusting the brightness, contrast, and saturation to better see the rainbow and including them on this video so you can better see what I saw. 

Do you take photos of rainbows, nature, etc.?

#NoTanDiarioChronicles  

Audio: "Ambient earth Cut 30" by Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license.

What I Wore. ~ 07 June 2010

What I Wore.

=========================

From June 07, 2010

=========================

These are three photos I had on a folder dated the 7th of June of 2010 with the title, 'What I wore.' 

Instead of the original file name given by the camera used to take the photos, these were each saved with the brand name of each shirt. The first one is from Eighty Eight USA. The second and third also included the addition of whether it was a long or short sleeve, George Long Sleeve and Ten West Short Sleeve. As you can tell by the names, these are low budget brands. 

Now why I saved these images specifically like this on this day is likely because I decided to get rid of them. Because I have difficulty eliminating, getting rid of stuff, one way I have found to help is taking a photo. 

Although this is from 2010, I wrote a bit more about this in 2019, read more about that → Eliminate the Clutter! https://elkirbster.blogspot.com/2019/11/eliminate-clutter.html

The pattern you see on these shirts is one I like quite a bit.

#NoTanDiarioChronicles #FotosDeCosasEliminadasParaRecordarlas  

Audio: "Ambient earth Cut 30" Ovani Sound from their Mixtape Vol. 1 for which I acquired the license.

The Life of My Plants! ~ 02 May 2010

The Life of My Plants! ~ 02 May 2010

=========================

From May 02, 2010

=========================

These are the last set of photos that I took in 2010 of my plants. On the first photo you see the basil growing nicely, the second one are sunflower sprouts, and the third eggplant growing along with marigolds.

Audio: "Eternal Garden" by Dan Henig from the YouTube audio library.

The Life of My Plants! ~ 30 April 2010

 

The Life of My Plants! ~ 30 April 2010

=========================

From April 30, 2010

=========================

Here is another set of photos of my plants from 2010. On here you see some tomato plants that recently sprouted, an eggplant, and at the end some garden gnome figurines that, If I remember correctly were from the dollar store. 

Audio: "Eternal Garden" by Dan Henig from the YouTube audio library.