and it was one of those nights when you are outside of your body, looking back at yourself. your eyes open wide with delight and excitement for the possibilities that weren’t there before.
photo by jakedobkin
fascinate and stimulate
Red Velvet!!
This is the event that Sheena has been busting her ass to put together for so long. To say I am proud of her is a huge understatement. Everyone involved is talented and passionate and it’s gonna be truly amazing. If you know what’s good for you, you better show up, donate and have a good time! Holy shit I am excited.
Artist Love: Matthew Bone
Matthew Bone is a painter currently living in Hollywood, CA. His mix of pop culture, sex, and horror gives his work such a distinct flavor. I am a lover of color and I really appreciate art that utilizes color to literally pulse on the canvas. Matthew is one to know!
All images copyright Matthew Bone. To see more visit his myspace: myspace.com/destroy_painting
is this all still special?
is this all still special? i am still made of magic?
when I realized I was sleepwalking, my legs gave out under me. fell to the ground and broke every bone.
i am so happy that i finally watched revolutionary road. watching that movie was like looking at the inside of me. it broke my heart and yet it lifted me up. the last 30 minutes i was hysterically crying. the feeling i had after it ended is beyond my ability to describe. thank you so much john for giving me a copy.
48 hours of tears
Twice I turn my back on you
I fell flat on my face but didn’t loose
Tell me where would I go
Tell me what led you on I’d love to know
Was it the blue night
Gone fragile
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under
Was it the light ways
So frightening
Was it two wills
One mirror holding us dearer now
Thought I had an answer once
But your random ways swept me along
Colossal signs so I got lost
With so many lovers singing soft
Was it the blue night
Gone fragile
Was it both men
In wonder steady gone under
Was it the light ways
So frightening
Was it two wills
One mirror holding us dearer now
it was the best of times, it was the worst of times
Tips for a better life. (not by me)
- Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
- Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
- Sleep for 7 hours
- Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
- Play more games.
- Read more books than you did the previous year.
- Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
- Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
- Dream more while you are awake.
- Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Try to make at least three people smile each day.
- Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.
- Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
- Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
- Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
- Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
- Smile and laugh more.
- Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
- Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
- You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
- Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
- Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Don’t compare your partner with others.
- No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
- Forgive everyone for everything.
- What other people think of you is none of your business.
- However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
- Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
- Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful. (I’m trying really hard to do this.)
- Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
- The best is yet to come.
- No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
- Do the right thing!
- Call your family often.
- Your inner most is always happy. So be happy.
- Each day give something good to others.
- Don’t over do. Keep your limits.
Things I do and don’t do but want to do more.