You know…. this is probably just going to sound silly, or as though I’m having a sudden mid-life crisis (which I kind of am), but I’ll just go ahead and say it. I’m really tired of living the daily grind, and sometimes I feel like doing something crazy such as selling my car and buying a motorcycle, getting out on the road. Not just any motorcycle, but one of these lovely Harley Davisons, which many people rightfully refer to as the kind of motorbikes. Even if you’re not a big fan of bi-cyclids, just check this out… I think it’s impossible not being impressed with such a sight:
Right? I mean, I could get used to spending my days sitting on one of these beautiful machines, soaring across roads across the country, with no attachment or set destination. I could even order all the harley parts I’d need online, and send them directly to my mechanic of choice whenever needed (to ensure the best prices… you know how mechanics are). OK, this is probably another of my silly dreams, and I’m unlikely to just leave everything behind and set out for the open roads. But still, a man has to dream sometimes… otherwise reality just gets too overwhelming.
Every now and then I get some weird symptoms and naturally I get a little carried away in my gloomy concerns. To be honest, sometimes I cannot help but wonder if I’m a bit of a hypochondriac. Earlier today I felt my nasal passages were blocked, and at first I assumed I might be getting a cold. That sounds pretty normal, right? Well, after an hour or so of doing some good old fashioned pointless obsessing, I had convinced myself I as probably suffering from sinusitis dizziness. Yeah, I was starting to feel a little dizzy, and I have some history with sinusitis… but come on! For a moment there I almost got carried away in quite a dumb and pointless train of thought.
There are many stupid things a person may do falling victim to the ebb and flow of their own mind. But going astray in hypochondriac paranoias is probably one of the stupidest. I mean, if you think something might be wrong with your health… just go and see a doctor! Don’t sit around torturing yourself with terrific scenarios of what certain symptoms might mean. Just go out and ask for a professional opinion. That’s exactly what I’m going to do tomorrow, and I’m quite happy with myself that I managed to snap out of my vicious circles of thought. If this kind of thing also happens to you, I recommend you snap out of it as well!
Wow, talk about sexy! It’s also kind of funny when I think about it. You see, to be honest I never thought about getting myself a tattoo (and I still don’t); but all the while, I was always quite fascinated by girls with tattoos… and I mean really big tattoos like the one in this video. In fact, every once in a while I enjoy hanging around a tattoo chat and talking with women who also love tattoos. Usually they make fun of me for not having a tattoo of my own – despite being a self-proclaimed tattoo lover, but hey… just as long as I get to watch those pretty pictures of theirs on webcam I’m happy all the same!
Wow! I’ve seen many interesting stop-motion videos back in my day… but this one here is absolutely cutting edge! They’ve used some rather interesting techniques in making this; also it certainly doesn’t hurt that it’s a homage of sorts to the kind of 8-bit videogames I used to play when I was younger. If you’re a fan of Lego bricks, old school video-games and / or stop motion animation, the following video will definitely rock your socks! So watch out:
Today is a lovely summery kind of day, so I figured it would be nice to make some musical suggestions to cheer up your mood even further. With that in mind, I’ve selected this little tune by Louie Austen, who many readers will recognize as a Sinatra of sorts. Well – truth of the matter is, this Austrian vocalist and entertainer has an extensive career and merit of its own; also I think you’ll agree his study of the ratpack is quite consistent and pleasant. Comparissons aside, this is a warm melodic tune coupled along with a colorful video – in other words perfect for a lazy summer day. There’s a chance you’ll find the lyrics somewhat melancholic, but I guess that’s a matter of perspective! Well, just listen up and draw your own conclusions:
Amazing, just amazing. I mean, take a look at this CGI video from the upcoming videogame “Assassin’s Creed II”; notice the pacing, the interplay of lights and shadows, and the subtle characterization. In my opinion, this is a much more interesting video (from a cinematic perspective) than much of the actual films that play in movie theathers. This kind of production really makes me wonder, if we’re headed towards a future where actors get replaced with 3D models. Granted, actors will always come in handy to build such models, but working in 3D apparently gives director enough room to materialize their creative visions with crystal clarity. Oh by the way, if you’re curious to see some actual gameplay footage, here you go:
Within the fast-paced contemporary days we live by, quite often we barely have time to look around and really see the beauty in the surrounding world. That’s actually a shame, because there are small wonders waiting to be discovered just about everywhere. If you’d like to see a good example of what I’m talking about, I’m sure the following video will just do the trick. Kinda makes you think that we ought to wind out get relaxed more often, doesn’t it?
So you like Guacamole and entertainment, right? Well, I understand you usually eat your guacamole while watching some entertainment, but today I’m offering you a unique experience… Olé! Not only do you get to learn a great, handy recipe from watching this video, but you’ll also learn about true mystical origin of this all-around popular party dip; this must be your lucky day, I’m telling you! So hold on to your maracas and get ready to sing along… to the Guacamole song!
Time is fleeting, and mankind keeps inventing new ways of illustrating its passage. This amazing time-tracking device was endorsed by Stephen Hawkings, and I’m quite confident to say it’s one of the strangest clocks in existence. It’s called the Chronophage, or “Time Eater”, and as you’ll understand from watching the video, this is quite a conceptual apparatus… and very freaky if you ask me. I would love to see it live, since it certainly looks like an ominous gadget! If anyone has seen it, I’d very much like to read some impressions.
A lot of us go by living our own personal deceits, and the saddest thing about it is that once we succeed in fooling others, it doesn’t take long until we begin fooling ourselves. What if there was some kind of a magic mirror that would show us the truth about ourselves, the kind of truths we’re no longer able to see on our own? I think many people who be ominously scared of such a mirror, and in my opinion that is actually quite sad. If nothing else, because I really do believe the truth has the power to set us free from our sins; only once we recognize our faults do we have a chance of getting around them.
“Some people cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.” ~Oscar Wilde
Sometimes, people with the best intentions succeed in nothing but causing unwanted troubles. Sometimes, apparently bad things give birth to good fruits. Just goes to show that in a reality such as our own, we shouldn’t take anything at face value: it’s always best to evaluate the effect something has in its surroundings, rather than get obcessed about its intrinsic value. Because good or bad is most oftentimes a matter of perspective.
Ah… bubblegum, one of life’s chewing pleasures. With all its shapes, sizes, colors of flavors, bubblegum has kept our breaths fresh and our jaws entertained for such a long while… yet all the while we don’t really know all that much about bubblegum, right? Well, if you ever wondered how they make the gum bubble, this is your lucky day! I’ve just found this video where the entire process is demonstrated in detail:
Before we get started, a disclaimer of sorts might be due: this might not the kind of video you’re expecting, with a retrospective of the top political and social events in the year 2008. Nope, if you’re into that kind of stuff just turn on the TV set and you’ll get plenty of that. The video I’m about to introduce is arguably more artistic and soothing; as you can see, this is a collage of pictures shot from the very same place during the course of the year. I think it’s quite fascinating how it shows the progression of the seasons, but I’ll let you make your own impressions. Enjoy!
You might think that being a stay at home dad is for wussies, but I’m confident that after watching the following video, you’ll realize it’s actually quite hardcore! This is yet another impressive display of lyrical and comedic power by the awesome Jon Lajoie, who’s renowned for his versatility in performing the most unpredictable musical styles. I must say this is quite a rockin’ tune, smelly diapers and all!