Movie Buff Bracelet

Surprise! Another post (and about more movies!). I stumbled across this adorable bracelet for the ultimate movie junkie. I love the inside engraving "steal the show."Very cute, don't you think?

SoulPancake

Do you need your faith in humanity restored? Working as a reporter in investigative journalism, I have dealt with a lot of heavy things, from human rights violations to straight up lying for personal gain. There are so many moments today, in a world where news (and bad news at that) seems to be everywhere, and we simply can not get away for a bit.

Well, here's some good news: You can!

I always joked about starting a newspaper that only featured good news to counteract all the disheartening stories we hear. SoulPancake, with Rainn Wilson from The Office, has done it! And not only is there good news, there's good conversation! Finally, social media is actually being used to say something. I've been somewhat disappointed with how Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and even blogs have become platforms for shouting ideas, and nothing else. I got into social media, because I wanted conversations, thought-provoking interactions with people from everywhere. 

Check out SoulPancake for a dose of heart-warming, faith-in-humanity-affirming conversations. You'll day will get brighter, I promise! 

P.S. one of their most recent, intriguing conversations: What has more meaning? Questions or answers?

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What to Do When You Have Nothing to Do

The end of semester is quickly approaching, and to my surprise, I'm not extraordinarily busy! Thanks to planning ahead, and an exam-light (but paper-heavy) major, I have the pleasure of a somewhat flexible schedule! After feeling better from being sick, I was so invigorated I finished things for the week! (Yay, me!) But now I'm feeling–gasp–a bit bored. So. What do you do when your have nothing on the docket (and nothing in your pockets)?

I like to...

take a nap. Surprise.

cook a favorite meal.

create new playlists for future jam sessions.

clean my desktop and folders. (Weird, but so satisfying!)

watch an episode or two of my favorite show. (I try not to binge-watch TV, which is a new thing, apparently.)

journal.

read poems, learn new words, browse the "newly released" section of ads.

mindlessly lift small weights to feel semi-productive.

actively day-dream.

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Ian McKellen + Richard III

Love Sir Ian McKellen? I do. He's a pretty radical dude and a fantastic actor. He's done everything from Shakespeare to comics to fantasy, playing King Lear, Richard III, Magneto, and Gandalf. 

I obviously like him very much, as he's a great Richard III (a play that is seriously neglected and not very much appreciated) and King Lear. But sometimes I need someone to break down the character, the speech, the play. This is a fantastic link that is super interesting and really fun! He talks to you in his heart warming British accent and sparkly old man eyes. How endearing (and educational!).