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Feel Good x Chip Tha Ripper.

  • Feeling happy? This’ll boost ya up.
  • Feeling sad? This’ll boost ya up.

I love this track, I hope you do as well. Check out the hook- it’s genius.

February was a slow, uninspired month. Outdoors are grim, morale is low, sales are down, and I am busy working at a job effected that. I didn’t shoot enough, I didn’t think enough, and in the end I was unproductive. On a happy note, I turned 19 on Feb. 26th, which means I am legally allowed to buy and drink alcohol, but I don’t so I guess it’s just another year.

March will be different, I am off to Mexico this thursday, and presuming my camera doesn’t sell this week, I will get some great photos I’m sure!

The other night was my friend Fraser’s birthday. The next night a few good friends got together, played some pool, and had a great time. Here is a quick video I made to document some of the night. Enjoy!

What Does it Take? I subscribe to Esquire, I pick up GQ monthly, and read fashion blogs, tech blogs, and every type of blog that could possibly inspire me to want “things”. Every little boy dreams of owning a big house and a fast car, but do we actually know what it takes? The simple answer is - “Only millionaires have those things”. That is probably true, or at least $300,000+ gross incomes, but it’s not a realistic goal to set. When I say the word ‘millionaire’, what flashes through your mind, or better yet - Who? I bet it’s hollywood, NYC, business tycoons, celebrities. Was I right? Probably. Real life isn’t like that. If 100 of you are my age, I bet in 10 years at the most 1 of you will have an established name nationwide. Chances are none of you will*, just because statistically it is very improbable. What is more probable is that you will have an established name in your community, or industry. This is something that can be just as fulfilling, and could have an equal pay off. So here I sit. Still curious as to how much it takes to get to the top. I still wonder where the top is. From where I am now, I can’t fathom the top. So with that in mind- I might as well just keep going until I’m there, and when I get there - I’ll keep going. Where do you want to be? What do you want to do? Show me your dreams. *I encourage you to be successful, by “none of you”, I was speaking statistically. Reach for the stars.

What Does it Take?

I subscribe to Esquire, I pick up GQ monthly, and read fashion blogs, tech blogs, and every type of blog that could possibly inspire me to want “things”. Every little boy dreams of owning a big house and a fast car, but do we actually know what it takes? The simple answer is - “Only millionaires have those things”. That is probably true, or at least $300,000+ gross incomes, but it’s not a realistic goal to set.

When I say the word ‘millionaire’, what flashes through your mind, or better yet - Who? I bet it’s hollywood, NYC, business tycoons, celebrities. Was I right? Probably. Real life isn’t like that. If 100 of you are my age, I bet in 10 years at the most 1 of you will have an established name nationwide. Chances are none of you will*, just because statistically it is very improbable. What is more probable is that you will have an established name in your community, or industry. This is something that can be just as fulfilling, and could have an equal pay off.

So here I sit. Still curious as to how much it takes to get to the top. I still wonder where the top is. From where I am now, I can’t fathom the top. So with that in mind- I might as well just keep going until I’m there, and when I get there - I’ll keep going.

Where do you want to be? What do you want to do?

Show me your dreams.

*I encourage you to be successful, by “none of you”, I was speaking statistically. Reach for the stars.

RIP Lee “Alexander” Mcqueen Alexandra Shulman, editor of Vogue, said: ‘Lee McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs. Read more: http://share.tilley.me/nYD16 You will be remembered Mr Mcqueen. Fashion never dies.

RIP Lee “Alexander” Mcqueen

Alexandra Shulman, editor of Vogue, said: ‘Lee McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs.


Read more: http://share.tilley.me/nYD16

You will be remembered Mr Mcqueen. Fashion never dies.

I’m 18. I’m still young, expense free, and generally don’t have many responsibilities. For the last 3 years, I have been practically self sufficient. I have payed for all my fuel, clothes, cameras, gadgets, computers, cell phone, and the else. I have a roof over my head expense free, and a full fridge at all times. That said, over these 3 years I have blown essentially every dollar I have ever earned. I have bought 2 Macbook Pros, 2 Nikons, a Canon, and countless other gadgets. I have been shopping 4 times a week in some cases, and used to drive 500 km a week (locally, in school majority). Long story short, I was good for the economy. 2010 is about simplifying. Consolidating. Buying right, and being smart with my finances, and decisions. To start this I’m making a comparison of some small changes that will result in big savings. Feel free to compare my list to your daily life, and see how much the smallest things cost annually. _____________________________________________________________ Tea 250 times a year. Starbucks Grande Zen Full Leaf Tea - about $1.75ea. (437.00/yr) Starbucks Zen Full Leaf Tea box - 6.99/24pk (75.00/yr) $362 savings. Eating Out 1.5 times weekly average, and the price of meal is about $6.50 - $507/yr McDonalds 1.39 menu - $122.46 Over $384.00 in savings. Auto 90L/wk @ 1.00/L - $4680.00/yr Carpool with parents - Free. savings of $4680.00 Total saved per year: $5426.00* Wow, now that I put it that way - I could buy a new camera every year, just with these savings. Think about it, these aren’t huge changes. *All figures are approximate averages of what I think I am using/paying.

I’m 18. I’m still young, expense free, and generally don’t have many responsibilities. For the last 3 years, I have been practically self sufficient. I have payed for all my fuel, clothes, cameras, gadgets, computers, cell phone, and the else. I have a roof over my head expense free, and a full fridge at all times. That said, over these 3 years I have blown essentially every dollar I have ever earned. I have bought 2 Macbook Pros, 2 Nikons, a Canon, and countless other gadgets. I have been shopping 4 times a week in some cases, and used to drive 500 km a week (locally, in school majority). Long story short, I was good for the economy.

2010 is about simplifying. Consolidating. Buying right, and being smart with my finances, and decisions. To start this I’m making a comparison of some small changes that will result in big savings. Feel free to compare my list to your daily life, and see how much the smallest things cost annually.

_____________________________________________________________

  • Tea 250 times a year.

Starbucks Grande Zen Full Leaf Tea - about $1.75ea. (437.00/yr)

Starbucks Zen Full Leaf Tea box - 6.99/24pk (75.00/yr)

$362 savings.

  • Eating Out

1.5 times weekly average, and the price of meal is about $6.50 - $507/yr

McDonalds 1.39 menu - $122.46

Over $384.00 in savings.

  • Auto

90L/wk @ 1.00/L - $4680.00/yr

Carpool with parents - Free.

savings of $4680.00

Total saved per year: $5426.00*

Wow, now that I put it that way - I could buy a new camera every year, just with these savings. Think about it, these aren’t huge changes.

*All figures are approximate averages of what I think I am using/paying.


Pranav Mistry: Sixth Sense Technology.

I won’t explain this in too much depth, because nobody could explain this better than Mr. Mistry.

I will link this back to my post regarding the future of digital media. Mistry brings up a point that I found relative- He said that the digital world should be intuitive to the physical world. This is exactly what I was getting at in my article. The physical and digital worlds should be in sync and connect with the user equally.

Anyway, enjoy the show!

Lands beyond my own. Cultures that are not mine. Foreign language. I feel naive to be 18 and have no idea how people live in other worlds. I am comfortable, in a home, in a neighbourhood. What about those who don’t have these privileges. I don’t feel sorry for them, I just don’t understand them. I’m sure some cultures envy North America, and our apparent stability, but I look at a lot of places around the world and envy them. I see Europe, and see how many countries have made vast efforts to be a part of a ‘green’ movement. I see Nomads in africa, living in peace, and free, something at times I want to be a part of. I want to learn of different ways of life. Not in a classroom. I want to be in the thick of it. Immerse myself in something new. Document my journey, and share it with you. Maybe you will do the same.* photo source thingstodotoday *These thoughts are unstructured and scattered, and therefore may be hard to read. My apologies.

Lands beyond my own. Cultures that are not mine. Foreign language. I feel naive to be 18 and have no idea how people live in other worlds. I am comfortable, in a home, in a neighbourhood. What about those who don’t have these privileges. I don’t feel sorry for them, I just don’t understand them. I’m sure some cultures envy North America, and our apparent stability, but I look at a lot of places around the world and envy them.

I see Europe, and see how many countries have made vast efforts to be a part of a ‘green’ movement. I see Nomads in africa, living in peace, and free, something at times I want to be a part of. I want to learn of different ways of life. Not in a classroom. I want to be in the thick of it. Immerse myself in something new. Document my journey, and share it with you. Maybe you will do the same.*

photo source thingstodotoday

*These thoughts are unstructured and scattered, and therefore may be hard to read. My apologies.

rEvolutionary: The Practicality of the iPad for ME.

As per usual I am sitting in Starbucks on my unibody Macbook Pro sipping a ‘Grandé Zen Full Leaf Tea’. I’ve been reading article upon article about Apple’s new mobile device- The iPad. Based on the amount of coverage it has received in the passed weeks I think it’s safe to say that you have seen it, or at least heard of it. For clarification you can find more information here, there, and everywhere. The speculative reviews [not many people have actually seen let alone touched one] are in and the results are mixed. Some people see it as a XL iPod Touch, some see it as a gimped netbook. I see it as opportunity. I see it as a new product that shouldn’t be compared to anything passed. It’s all new, it’s fresh, and the possibilities are endless. One question that I heard time and time again regarding the iPad: “What do I do with it?” I don’t know about you, but I can see many uses for the iPad, and can justify it in many ways. Let’s look at my typical schedule, and how an iPad could settle into it.

Monday, February 8, 2010   Read more …

On The Current State Of Digital Media.

Here I sit, Friday night, and I am at Starbucks listening to the latest offering from Souther Rap Star - ‘Lil’ Wayne’. “Weezy” decided to shake up the “rap game” by releasing a Rock album. Now, it’s pretty good. I mean, I’m happy to listen to it, and I have - multiple times. It won’t win a Grammy or even have a chance at being nominated, but it entertains me, and that’s what counts. That’s what music is.

As I’m sure you’ve heard and seen, there is a lot of frustration regarding the iPad [Apple], the Kindle [Amazon], and the Publishers of the eBooks many of you read. If you don’t here is the lowdown (skip if you know what’s up) :

THE LOWDOWN: Basically Apple isn’t going to have a fixed price on the eBooks offered in it’s digital bookstore. This is completely contrary to Amazon (The #1 in eBook distributors) who restricts publishers to a sliding price chart which only allows publishers to sell at a maximum of 9.99 for a New Release / Bestseller. Long story short, the publishers are essentially threatening to leave Amazon if they don’t follow suit with Apple. Amazon, and Kindle users are in uproar.

So, with that in mind, and with the Lil’ Wayne metaphor let’s sit at a distance and evaluate this. Not from an eBook standpoint. Not from a music standpoint. After the jump let’s look a digital media as a whole.

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NEW FACEBOOK INTERFACE I have been waiting on a new facebook interface for a few months now. I had seen some screenshots of this awhile ago, but now that it’s here - I’m impressed. It’s a lot more integrated. The previous version seemed like a cheesy toolbar tossed on top of a regular web page. The new style works well through and through. Nav on the left. Suggestions and Reminders on the right. News in the center, and notifiers up top. Seems solid. I’m awaiting the inevitable hate groups that will follow. We’ll see. Later.

NEW FACEBOOK INTERFACE

I have been waiting on a new facebook interface for a few months now. I had seen some screenshots of this awhile ago, but now that it’s here - I’m impressed. It’s a lot more integrated. The previous version seemed like a cheesy toolbar tossed on top of a regular web page. The new style works well through and through. Nav on the left. Suggestions and Reminders on the right. News in the center, and notifiers up top. Seems solid. I’m awaiting the inevitable hate groups that will follow. We’ll see. Later.

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