Perception Distortion

I saw this. I loved it. No other words needed.

ENJOY! :)

Fuck Fear by WRDBNR

-smart aleck

Bright Like A Diamond

Ola amiogs and amigas!

I know it has been almost half a year. I've been out of it because I wasn't able to find the perfect balance between a life and my school work. Over the past couple of months so much has happened to me. I've been very blessed in almost all aspects of my life except for my personal growth and artistic nook.

Now my mantra is to be ambitious and bold. I will try to balance all the things I have on my plate to the best of my abilities. This inevitably includes maintaining this blog. I will post an update post once I'm back on the groove of blogging. 

Hoping this finds its way to your computer screen.

"UnFuck the World"

Isn't this just the best way to swear? I wouldn't mind cursing if it was in this way.

This blogging thing, it will be second nature. :)

-smart aleck

KINETIC Rain

Hi!

Look at this video I came across. It's most likely that a good number of you guys have seen this. But in case you haven't, well you are in for a treat.

Enjoy!




-smart aleck

Why “I” Blog, Why YOU Blog, Why We Read Blogs

Hi.

It's been forever since I last blogged. I've probably lost almost all of the very few readers I have, but it is hard to keep a life outside the online community if I constantly reside in this world. But enough about pointless excuses and pathetic apologies.

Every time I return from a long lag in blogging, I make reflections and empty promises on trying my best to blog but I never succeed. In all honesty it's because I'm truly not a writer nor do I fancy being one, I just simply think that I have much to share. Then again I think most bloggers are probably the same.

I'm taking up classes on new media this semester and I've come across a reading in one of my classes, it's by Andrew Sullivan, “Why I Blog?” It is a very interesting and inspiring read for all the new, veteran and struggling bloggers and blog readers out there. He has wonderful insights that personally put my view on blogging in perspective. Please follow the link to his essay, I promise it won't disappoint. To further encourage you to read this essay, here are some of my favorite lines from his piece:

“It was obvious from the start that it was revolutionary. Every writer since the printing press has longed for a means to publish himself and reach—instantly—any reader on Earth.”

“It renders a writer and a reader not just connected but linked in a visceral, personal way. The only term that really describes this is friendship. And it is a relatively new thing to write for thousands and thousands of friends.”

To wonderful connections and inspiring words, cheers!

-smart aleck

a leap of faith..

Hi.

A few days ago I was the brink of giving up. It had something to do with my studies and just leaving everything behind and trying to start over. I initially thought that I wasn't giving up instead I was simply moving on. But who was I fooling I just really lost hope. But today something happened to me. I took a leap of faith and said to myself I'm no longer going to sit back and watch life pass me by, I'm going to get up and do something. I auditioned for something and I got in! At first I didn't really want the post being offered. I just thought to myself if I got it then all is well and if not then it just isn't meant for me. But when I started talking and explaining and actually telling them why I wanted the position it suddenly hit me, I never would've known how much I needed and wanted this if I didn't even try.

I'm currently watching "Letters to Juliet" (2010) starring Amanda Seyfried and it made me reminisce about my own love story and how everything is magical when you simply believe that there's something better waiting out there for you. I realized that whenever I feel like I'm stuck I should look at the the amazing journey I've traveled to get to where I currently stand and that in itself would give me enough encouragement to move forward and face everything head on.

What lesson did you learn today? What odd yet congruent and complementary events have happened to you these past couple of days which made you reflect and realize certain lessons? Have you recently taken a leap of faith? Cause I strongly believe that a leap of faith a day will keep your heart racing and your soul dancing. :)

Lovely day,

-smart aleck

TIME Cover this week...

Hi.

This is just a quickie. Something about it captivated me. It's inexplicable. What does this make you feel? Comment and share.

Ciao!

-smart aleck

Laughter is the BEST Medicine

HaHaHa!!!

One of the greatest most dedicated comedians of all time once said "A day without laughter is a day wasted." do you not all agree with Charlie Chaplin? It is best if you surround yourself with people who can make you smile and laugh because it is good for the heart and for the soul. I'm very fortunate to have people in my life who love hearing and making me laugh. But I don't think that's enough because I strongly believe that laughing is one of my fondest hobbies thus I just can't get enough!

I seek laughter everywhere I could especially in the things I watch. Here are my TOP 5 picks of funny series everyone ought watch!

TOP 5: Up All Night

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This is a series that I recently discovered through the recommendation of the IMDb community. It is actually quite funny. It is something couples and parents can very much relate to. 

TOP 4: I Hate My Teenage Daughter

I Hate My Teenage Daughter is so funny because of the amazing characters and how they interact with each other. I could recommend this to young adults and parents, actually it's something that a wide range of viewers could relate to.

TOP 3: Modern Family

Modern Family is just an all around funny series that everybody can enjoy. Everyone is so funny and it touches on all types of characters in a family. I'm sure you will see someone in your family in the characters.

TOP 2: Impractical Jokers

This is a show that I've recently been recommended by a family member and it is just really, really hilarious. The fact that the leads do the dares is just such an amazing thing to watch. The things and dares they think of is just out of this world funny!

TOP: The Big Bang Theory

I have a bias with this show because it is just supper funny to me and the jokes are so fresh. I'm a nerd, I guess that's a big factor as to why I love this show and so far everyone I know who I told to watch this has been hooked so give it a try a see if you'll love it as much as I do.

Enjoy!

"Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand."
Mark Twain

Endless laughter and hugs, 

-smart aleck

Get to Know ME through my Inspirations!

Hi.

I believe that getting to know a person could be done through browsing their playlist, checking out what they read, having long conversations with them, eating the food they like, etc... Basically living their lives would be the best way to know them. So here's my way of showing you a few things that are currently inspiring me artistically, fashionably, blah.. blah.. blah..

Hope you had as much fun as I did picking these pictures out.
Find inspiration in the things that make you happy, keep them in mind and in sight, you wouldn't believe the world of difference it makes in your view of life.

Much love,

-smart aleck