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Jul 23
“No one at 22 is already the person they are going to be for the rest of their life. You like to think that you are, and if you do you are a fool.”

Mom.  I love her.  (via jessicap)

Fo reals yo! But watching someone act like they know everything at that age is just too darn funny. :)


Jul 22
Today, Stephanie and I hiked the loop at Percy Warner Park and a peculiar thing happened. All of the sudden, just as we were rounding a corner, a terrible shrieking of howls and hisses filled the forest and lasted for nearly two minutes. Steph and I ran through the woods to investigate, thinking that someone or something had been hurt or maybe that a pack of dogs were fighting. Turns out, it was a pack of wild coyotes, probably ten or more, howling at the top of their lungs at the sound of a train off in the distance. It happened only a few feet from our path and it was easily one of the strangest and most spooky experiences I have ever had in the park. And it happened just before evening.
Then, I went home, dug a deep hole, stuck my mailbox post in it and filled it in with QuickCrete, a form of concrete that readily mixes with a simple garden hose. It was a sweat inducing task but one that desperately needed to happen at my house. I feel strong and accomplished and proud and still a little spooked from the coyotes. It was a weird day indeed.

Today, Stephanie and I hiked the loop at Percy Warner Park and a peculiar thing happened. All of the sudden, just as we were rounding a corner, a terrible shrieking of howls and hisses filled the forest and lasted for nearly two minutes. Steph and I ran through the woods to investigate, thinking that someone or something had been hurt or maybe that a pack of dogs were fighting. Turns out, it was a pack of wild coyotes, probably ten or more, howling at the top of their lungs at the sound of a train off in the distance. It happened only a few feet from our path and it was easily one of the strangest and most spooky experiences I have ever had in the park. And it happened just before evening.

Then, I went home, dug a deep hole, stuck my mailbox post in it and filled it in with QuickCrete, a form of concrete that readily mixes with a simple garden hose. It was a sweat inducing task but one that desperately needed to happen at my house. I feel strong and accomplished and proud and still a little spooked from the coyotes. It was a weird day indeed.


Jul 22
energyface:
But of course! A camera phone!

energyface:

But of course! A camera phone!


Jul 22
cakeface:

Microcoasts designed by Spanish architect Vincente Gullart is a series of man made islands located on the east coast of Spain. These geometric wood islands allow people to experience a part of the coast that usually would not be accessible due to its rough surface, therefore extending the coastline. The islands can be adjusted in an upright position, so users can sunbathe, read and relax. (via Microcoasts at FormFiftyFive - Design inspiration from around the world
)

 I would love to have this Mr. Miagi deck. :)

cakeface:

Microcoasts designed by Spanish architect Vincente Gullart is a series of man made islands located on the east coast of Spain. These geometric wood islands allow people to experience a part of the coast that usually would not be accessible due to its rough surface, therefore extending the coastline. The islands can be adjusted in an upright position, so users can sunbathe, read and relax. (via Microcoasts at FormFiftyFive - Design inspiration from around the world

)

 I would love to have this Mr. Miagi deck. :)


Jul 22

Jul 22
hydeordie:
I didn’t get much sleep this weekend, but thanks for pointing it out.
 Wow. Ouch. tee-hee tee-hee

hydeordie:

I didn’t get much sleep this weekend, but thanks for pointing it out.

 Wow. Ouch. tee-hee tee-hee


Jul 22
karmcity:

dihard:
Prior to big climbs of the Tour de France, riders in the 1920s shared cigarettes - thought to help respiration. from Time’s A Brief History of the Tour de France.
Oh that is beautiful. I hope they don’t discover drinking water significantly inhibits leg strength.

 How wackadoodle!

karmcity:

dihard:

Prior to big climbs of the Tour de France, riders in the 1920s shared cigarettes - thought to help respiration. from Time’s A Brief History of the Tour de France.

Oh that is beautiful. I hope they don’t discover drinking water significantly inhibits leg strength.

 How wackadoodle!


Jul 22
maniacalrage:

Real models (via kennymatic)
I love good tilt-shift photography.

 This is so interesting. I want to know how they do that!

maniacalrage:

Real models (via kennymatic)

I love good tilt-shift photography.

 This is so interesting. I want to know how they do that!


Jul 22
“If a girl looks swell when she meets you, who gives a damn if she’s late? Nobody.”

J.D. Salinger (via stylings) (via lovepuppy)

This made me smile :)


Jul 22
meghanasha:

Just in time for summer, you, too, can own a cool luxury Bentley Laptop. Ego’s been making luxury laptops for quite some time, so it’s only natural that they ‘roll out’ (please excuse the obvious pun) this fancy schmancy laptop. The specs aren’t exactly as lovely as the car, so I’d suggest you save that spare 19k (£10,000) for something that will test-drive better than this snobby computer. 

 Yeah…what she said. But look how pretty!

meghanasha:

Just in time for summer, you, too, can own a cool luxury Bentley Laptop. Ego’s been making luxury laptops for quite some time, so it’s only natural that they ‘roll out’ (please excuse the obvious pun) this fancy schmancy laptop. The specs aren’t exactly as lovely as the car, so I’d suggest you save that spare 19k (£10,000) for something that will test-drive better than this snobby computer. 

 Yeah…what she said. But look how pretty!


Jul 21
  • Me: I just don't know if I will be able to watch myself on a movie screen no matter how great it turns out. I tend to wince at the mere sight of myself on film which is strange because I love to go through the process, and of course, be the center of attention.
  • Stretch: Scientists recently did a study where they had a hundred people spit into a bowl and then they asked them to drink it. Do you know how many agreed to drink their spit?
  • Me: Ummmm, none?
  • Stretch: Yes. It proved that once something leaves you, most people want nothing more to do with it.
  • Me: Holy crap. That explains a lot.

Jul 21
“When everyone else looked left, you looked right. Of course it’s Prince. One word describing your sense of taste: Classy.” Jake (I recieved this via email from a reader in response to last week’s ATR staff question. I don’t know who the reader is, but I am intrigued. :)

Jul 21
simko:

Numbskull by Mark Kilner. The skull is covered with 630 paracetamol/acetaminophen pills. The piece is assumably inspired by Damien Hirst’s diamond-drenched (1,106.18 carats) and life-size skull entitled “For the Love of God”.
Interesting

simko:

Numbskull by Mark Kilner. The skull is covered with 630 paracetamol/acetaminophen pills. The piece is assumably inspired by Damien Hirst’s diamond-drenched (1,106.18 carats) and life-size skull entitled “For the Love of God”.

Interesting


Jul 21