Things I Love Thursday – Dec 3rd 09
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Perhaps the most significant thing that happened this week was that my MacBook Pro kinda died on me. I was really worried and wondering if I’d have to buy a new one and how much the repairs would cost – but I found out today that it was actually on a 4-year warranty, so I don’t have to pay a thing! I’m ridiculously thankful for that of course, but in the meantime I’m computerless. I can’t do anything in Photoshop or edit any video… so I’m gonna do all this uh manual life-stuff this week. Should be interesting.
I’ve also been feeling really happy about the things I’ve been creating! Namely the two graphics above plus this awesome shoot we did this week. Here’s a photo from that:
I love both the song and video for Tegan and Sara’s Speak Slow. They’re too cute & their music is beautiful. I also think that this live video of Fugazi’s Waiting Room is amazing – and it’s even more amazing to me that it’s from 21 years ago! (Also while you’re at it check out this live performance of Turnover!) Google Chrome for Mac OSX is pretty awesome. I’ve been searching for my dream browser for quite some time to replace the newer, clunkier Firefox and a few seconds of using Google Chrome made me realize that this is it. The only thing I need to figure out now is how to enable colour management on it (or if that’s even an option). Either way, I really like it. Skype chats with Carlos of TransAlchemy: one of the most brilliant, amazing and inspiring people that I know (who also gives ridiculously good advice). His dedication to and passion for his work is totally inspiring to me. Check out his latest video – The All-Seeing AI. Although I still haven’t really got into Throbbing Gristle at all these little Gristleisms are ridiculously cool! Check out the excellent packaging design variations here and here. And of course, the video teaser: Gristleism Teaser from Chris Carter on Vimeo. |
Healing, flourishing
My beautiful friend Rhina sent me this quote: And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. – Anais Nin Right now, I feel like the
Healing, flourishing
My beautiful friend Rhina sent me this quote: And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. – Anais Nin Right now, I feel like the
Beyond Effort
Sometimes, things are so simple. Whenever I spend time in nature, I’m back in my body, heart and spirit. Nature engages all the senses. Even ones I’m not usually aware of. Nature comforts – I’m part of a whole that
Beyond Effort
Sometimes, things are so simple. Whenever I spend time in nature, I’m back in my body, heart and spirit. Nature engages all the senses. Even ones I’m not usually aware of. Nature comforts – I’m part of a whole that
Dark Matter
Looking for transcendent beauty in an environment that doesn’t see the need for transcendence, in a culture that doesn’t acknowledge its reality. Within the walls of this glass city lie endless prayers to survival needs. Ancient fears and apocalyptic visions
Dark Matter
Looking for transcendent beauty in an environment that doesn’t see the need for transcendence, in a culture that doesn’t acknowledge its reality. Within the walls of this glass city lie endless prayers to survival needs. Ancient fears and apocalyptic visions
To Fellow Travelers
“You must be the source of your own illumination; remain tenacious, patient, determined. Some days you won’t be able to summon any of these feelings, and in that case, give yourself the day off. But come morning, rise again.” -
To Fellow Travelers
“You must be the source of your own illumination; remain tenacious, patient, determined. Some days you won’t be able to summon any of these feelings, and in that case, give yourself the day off. But come morning, rise again.” -
The Moment
We are free in the moment. The moment is not the past nor is it the future. The breath anchors us to the present because the breath is always in the moment. This moment sees full freedom of choice. It
The Moment
We are free in the moment. The moment is not the past nor is it the future. The breath anchors us to the present because the breath is always in the moment. This moment sees full freedom of choice. It
Videolog: First Snow
Thanks to Brainwomb for help with editing, colour and converting this video for the web. Watch it in HD on Vimeo.
Videolog: First Snow
Thanks to Brainwomb for help with editing, colour and converting this video for the web. Watch it in HD on Vimeo.
Soul Flight
The spirit is wild and free. My entire life I’ve been told to change my essential nature. When I believed this was necessary (and even possible), I suffered greatly. Today, I’ve decided to let go completely of the need to
Soul Flight
The spirit is wild and free. My entire life I’ve been told to change my essential nature. When I believed this was necessary (and even possible), I suffered greatly. Today, I’ve decided to let go completely of the need to
Creative Regeneration: In Other Words, Evolve!
Creative Regeneration offers suggestions (with love!) to help you revive your creativity and get past creative blocks. As human beings, creativity is our birthright: it is a powerful method of engaging with and transforming the world around us using our
Creative Regeneration: In Other Words, Evolve!
Creative Regeneration offers suggestions (with love!) to help you revive your creativity and get past creative blocks. As human beings, creativity is our birthright: it is a powerful method of engaging with and transforming the world around us using our
Clear Light
I live a new life right now based on trust and a conviction in my deepest good and the good of all around me. I’m tired of a lot of things that the dominant culture tries to jam down our
Clear Light
I live a new life right now based on trust and a conviction in my deepest good and the good of all around me. I’m tired of a lot of things that the dominant culture tries to jam down our
