Eastern European Nostalgia
Posted on: August 15, 2010
Found this picture today, of some friends and I eating at an underground brewery in Prague, Czech Republic, during a group excursion there in March. This photo was taken by friend, Branden Smith, (who’s birthday was that weekend!) It just brought back a whole bunch of nostalgia, fond memories, and immense love for those I travelled with, especially the boy in the far Left, who came all the way from Boston to visit.
The Gap.
Posted on: August 13, 2010
A part of me hopes to Lord in heaven that I never really grow up.
A part of me revels in the fact that I’d rather wander outside than listen to talk radio, because I think it’s really boring, (even though I tell people it’s stimulating. That’s bullshit.)
And another part of me may see a dog running by, and have an innate instinct to chase it., just because. And every time I hear the words “tax returns” or “credit score” I panic, and these red flags of adulthood pollute my brain, and the 8year old me yells “Get out of there fast!” in a voice that sounds like mine, but is a bit higher, and all of a sudden I’m stuck Read the rest of this entry »
I was looking for some words of wisdom to encourage a friend, and I came across one of my favorite poems, that I consider more of a manifesto, or a creed of lifestyle, if you will.
Thanks Mr. Whitman for such beautiful prose, sorry you only got a bridge named after you in Camden, NJ.
“This is what you shall do:
Love the earth and sun, and animals, despise riches,
Give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy,
Devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God, Read the rest of this entry »
DIANA mini
Posted on: July 22, 2010
My newest obsession/new toy, the DIANA mini. Welp, here’s to experimenting. (With photography, I mean. What were you thinking?)
California wanderlust anthems.
Posted on: July 22, 2010
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I’m leaving for an adventure out west. What better time than now to make playlists for my 2nd annual California trip?
WEST COAST WANDERLUST.
c/o milebymile.com
1. San Francisco Knights (People Under the Stairs)
2. Summertime Clothes (Animal Collective)
3. I Left My Heart in San Francisco/NorCAL Remix (Sublime)
4. If You’re Going to San Francisco (Scott McKenzie) Read the rest of this entry »
Inspirations du Jour
Posted on: July 20, 2010
While I could rant about my no good rainy day in this blog post, I will choose to instead dedicate it to 2 things that inspired me today. The first, is this cover of one of my favorite Fleet Foxes songs, by 2 scrumptous Swede tweens! This fair-haired duo, called First Aid Kit, has become more and more successful since the posting of this video, and they are currently touring the world! Let their voices woo you into submission!
The second is this poem that I stumbled upon recently. It just so happens this exact poem is one I saw on the London Underground, as a part of Science Poems on the London Underground. It struck me to find such beautiful words in the place of a common subway advertisement. They act as food for thought during a Londoner’s daily trudge home.
ENJOY YOUR YOUTH.
Posted on: July 14, 2010
If I could, I would tape this beautiful poster to the inside of my eyelids. What a simple, yet powerful message!
ADDENDUM: I think I might have found a more inspirational poster. You be the judge.
Carl Sagan quote
“Dance to Change the World”
Posted on: July 13, 2010
One of my forms of academic procrastination lies in a series of oral lectures from a batch of eclectic and various scholars from every inch of the globe; Ted Talks is an annual forum that features speeches and lectures, ranging from Malcolm Gladwell to Eva Vertes. I was turned onto Ted about a year ago, and since then, my mind has been expanded and my soul inspired by each individual’s story.
Today that inspiration comes from Mallika Sarabhai, a self described dancer, actor, and activist, who has become one of the most influential females in India. After stumbling upon her 16 minute lecture regarding social justice, I am moved by her work for community outreach, and inspired that she emphasizes the importance of the arts as a medium for social responsibility.
“To the planners, the governments, the strategists, you have treated the arts as the cherry on the cake, it needs to be the yeast.” -Mallika Sarabhai, (13:30)
Let’s just say, this woman may have just showed me a new career path…
Hello world!
Posted on: June 12, 2010
ALAS, A NEW BLOG. Explore the inner doldrums of my brain (or at least what I chose to be worthy and appropriate enough for the internet.)
However, for those of you who may be old-fashioned, against change, or perhaps just inclined to Blogspot, please reference my old blog, which is not broken, just obsolete. Like the 3rd generation iPod that was DIME up until a month ago….
We should really try to be more alive.
Cheers,
Miss Micaeli Rourke.
HEAR ME ROARKE 