I'm sure you all know that I'm a Chelsea fan, but what you may not know is that I only started watching football at the end of last season. The reason I decided to get into football was because a lot of my friends were into it and there seemed like there was a lot to think about, so I thought it would be fun. I was right.
So of all the teams I could have chosen to support, why did I choose Chelsea?
I started off by deciding that I wanted to support a team who were in the English league because
a) the general opinion is that the English league is the fastest and best league
b) most of my friends follow the English league rather emphatically
c) I heard that in the last 5 years, there has been at least one English team in the UEFA Champions league final, so they must be good
Now, once I'd chosen a league, I needed a team. It seemed that the top 4 teams were also the most consistent teams, and they were Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. I immediately decided against Manchester United because I have met so many people who support them it's boring. They're not a bad team, but I want to be different.
Which left me with Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. I looked into Arsenal, but their style of play, and their team didn't appeal, so I swiftly moved on. Liverpool had a much better feel to their team, but I wasn't convinced.
Then I looked into Chelsea and I liked what I saw. I looked at their owner, Roman Abramovich, and was rather impressed by him. He went from having $2000 to being the second wealthiest man currently living in the United Kingdom. I also read about his outlook on the game, and the team, and the fact that he is passionate about football and attends every Chelsea game. I was immediately impressed, and figured that if he is successful in business, he'll probably be successful with football.
Then I saw their style of play. They have a vary cosmopolitan team, with players from all around the world, and as a result have a very distinctive style. They have a good combination of the English style, where you have to work hard and be fast, and the European style, where everyone is very talented and there is a lot of play between players. They also have a very direct style, where the midfield is very strong, and almost all of them are strikers.
So I chose Chelsea, and I'm not disappointed. The thing that I like about Chelsea's current team is that their left and right backs play more like wings, which pushes everything up. As a result their midfield are so far up they are all in striker positions, along with their striker. This works well because of their 4-1-4-1 formation, leaving a defensive midfielder to fill in the gaps between defense and attack.
So, here's my ultimate Chelsea team:
Left to right, 4-1-4-1
Goalkeeper: Cech
Defenders: A Cole, Carvalho, Terry, Bosingwa
Defensive Mid: Essien
Midfield: Deco, Lampard, Ballack, J Cole
Forward: Drogba
Bench: Cudicinni, Alex, Malouda, Beletti, Kalou
Ok that's it. If you think I'm a fool, comment away.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Controversial Topics Poll
I'm posting tomorrow's poll today because I'm not sure if I'll get a chance to post tomorrow, so if you like reading a post a day, and see this on Thursday the 4th, don't read it until Friday the 5th of December. Anyway, back to business.
As I'm sure you know I post a new poll every week or so, and this week the theme was Controversial Topics you support. In the poll you had to choose the topics you support. After 17 votes here are the results:
The Death Penalty [9]
Euthanasia [3]
Abortion [3]
Gay Marriage [8]
None of the Above [3]
These results may not have been a surprise to you, but they were to me.
Now in order to answer these questions there are two different viewpoints to consider:
The State's Viewpoint
Your Personal Viewpoint
The state's viewpoint has to accommodate for everyone, while still enforcing strict laws that can govern the specific law in a strong and reliable fashion.
Your personal viewpoint has no objective other than to give you a moral compass, and to govern your living principles.
I personally am pro euthanasia, simply because at some stage I believe modern medicine stops healing people, and simply keeps them around, and I don't believe that is what medicine is for. At the same time the government is probably not against this specific viewpoint, but cannot allow it simply because there is currently not a reliable system to regulate it.
My personal viewpoint is as follows:
Death Penalty : No
Euthanasia : Yes
Abortion : Yes
Gay Marriage : Yes
I am anti the death penalty because I don't believe that killing should be acceptable in any form, whether it by a person or the state.
I am pro abortion because I don't believe that a fetus is a life, and a person should have a choice. This is a bit of an unfounded belief of mine, but I'm still thinking it through, at this point it is my view though.
I am pro gay marriage simply because I believe that if you are trying to create a strong moral basis for society, it should extend into all sects. If we want all people to value honesty and loyalty, we need to allow marriage in all situations. The other thing is that I have a gay uncle, and he has a 'partner' whom he has been with since just after I was born. I see them as married because they have been together all these years, which is better than most people manage. Why shouldn't they be able to share in the joy of marriage.
Now the thing that surprised me was that there were so many people anti abortion. It interests me that there are so many people that are pro the death penalty too, but everyone is allowed their own opinion.
I guess that as long as it made you think a little I'm happy.
As I'm sure you know I post a new poll every week or so, and this week the theme was Controversial Topics you support. In the poll you had to choose the topics you support. After 17 votes here are the results:
The Death Penalty [9]
Euthanasia [3]
Abortion [3]
Gay Marriage [8]
None of the Above [3]
These results may not have been a surprise to you, but they were to me.
Now in order to answer these questions there are two different viewpoints to consider:
The State's Viewpoint
Your Personal Viewpoint
The state's viewpoint has to accommodate for everyone, while still enforcing strict laws that can govern the specific law in a strong and reliable fashion.
Your personal viewpoint has no objective other than to give you a moral compass, and to govern your living principles.
I personally am pro euthanasia, simply because at some stage I believe modern medicine stops healing people, and simply keeps them around, and I don't believe that is what medicine is for. At the same time the government is probably not against this specific viewpoint, but cannot allow it simply because there is currently not a reliable system to regulate it.
My personal viewpoint is as follows:
Death Penalty : No
Euthanasia : Yes
Abortion : Yes
Gay Marriage : Yes
I am anti the death penalty because I don't believe that killing should be acceptable in any form, whether it by a person or the state.
I am pro abortion because I don't believe that a fetus is a life, and a person should have a choice. This is a bit of an unfounded belief of mine, but I'm still thinking it through, at this point it is my view though.
I am pro gay marriage simply because I believe that if you are trying to create a strong moral basis for society, it should extend into all sects. If we want all people to value honesty and loyalty, we need to allow marriage in all situations. The other thing is that I have a gay uncle, and he has a 'partner' whom he has been with since just after I was born. I see them as married because they have been together all these years, which is better than most people manage. Why shouldn't they be able to share in the joy of marriage.
Now the thing that surprised me was that there were so many people anti abortion. It interests me that there are so many people that are pro the death penalty too, but everyone is allowed their own opinion.
I guess that as long as it made you think a little I'm happy.
New Adventures 27th – 4th
At the moment I'm working on a few blogs, some are going to be hopefully fairly interesting, like I'm working on one about the physiological connection to the mind / soul and sexual development as a result, which should be fun. However today is Thursday, which means New Adventures day, so take a look.
Friday
Friday night was a great night. Pierre’s parents were out of town so we headed over to his house for a good time. Evening started out really mellow, with Donovan and me driving through together. I took a wonderful bottle of red wine and a six pack of cider, expecting to have a major party, but things didn’t turn out as I had planned. When we got there everyone was playing Playstation, and just hanging out.
We had a few wonderful chats about all kinds of things before Kelly and Stacey got tired and went to sleep. Mike, Justin, Donovan, Pierre and I weren’t tired at all so we decided to stay up. Donovan and I tried to play some chess, but the board was a little weird and to be honest I didn’t really want to play. I had a lit up an apple hub and we all sat around staring at a fire and telling a few lame jokes.
I’m not sure how or who but someone suggested we get into the jacuzzi and hang out a little. While the water wasn’t really warm enough we decided to take the plunge and just get in. Not the best decision ever made but the water did eventually warm up and when it did things were great.
At about 3am, the jacuzzi still wasn’t quite warm enough and Pierre let it slip that he has a sauna in his house. That was the end of the jacuzzi for everyone as Donovan and I really wanted to experience the overwhelming warmth of steam.
There was one problem, our high noise volume had already woken Kelly and Stacey from their slumber, and as a result of the sauna being outside we decided that it would be an unwise decision to wake them again and we decided to return to the jacuzzi. When we found that the water hadn’t warmed up sufficiently we resolved to wait a few minutes until it had.
The water got to about 35 degrees before we got back in and it was wonderful. I opened my bottle of wine and we all had a glass while in the warm water. At this stage it was about 4am, and we decided to watch the sunrise from the jacuzzi while chatting.
At about 6am, Donovan and I made breakfast for everyone before going to sleep until around 10h30. After hanging out and playing video games again, we headed home. Personally I had a wonderful time, particularly our very interesting chats of the evening.
Saturday
After being awake all night we headed over to Justin’s house to hang out. It was very chilled, everyone leaving at about 23h00.
Sunday
Sunday afternoon my mom and I went to Canal Walk, and when I got back I headed over to Donovan’s house to watch some football. Unfortunately Chelsea lost, but there were some other great games on that were fun to watch.
Monday
The day before we had decided to go over to Justin’s house to watch the Liverpool game, so that’s what we did. It was fairly uneventful.
Tuesday
After a fairly boring week, I went out with a few friends to get some pizza, and it was pretty good. While we were there Donovan called Matt, and told us that he and Justin were at a bar in Monte Vista called ‘Cue Inn’, and that we should go over to play pool.
Upon arriving we found that they weren’t there but were at a pub around the corner named ‘Pete’s Post’. We went there to play some pool, and it was wonderful. You know those bars that you see on tv where there are like 10 people who go there every night, know each other and just go to the bar to hang out and chat, well that’s what Pete’s Post is like.
Everyone knows each other, and the bartender is super friendly, chatting to everyone and just wanting everyone to be friends. Best part about the place is that it’s cheap. The beer all costs R10, a Jack and lime is R9, and the pool R2 a game. The atmosphere is very normal, with everyone just hanging out and chatting. There is a pizza place around the corner where you can get pizza and have dinner, and we can go there and watch football or whatever. It’s also close to home, so that’s great too.
I think we may have found our local hang out spot…
Friday
Friday night was a great night. Pierre’s parents were out of town so we headed over to his house for a good time. Evening started out really mellow, with Donovan and me driving through together. I took a wonderful bottle of red wine and a six pack of cider, expecting to have a major party, but things didn’t turn out as I had planned. When we got there everyone was playing Playstation, and just hanging out.
We had a few wonderful chats about all kinds of things before Kelly and Stacey got tired and went to sleep. Mike, Justin, Donovan, Pierre and I weren’t tired at all so we decided to stay up. Donovan and I tried to play some chess, but the board was a little weird and to be honest I didn’t really want to play. I had a lit up an apple hub and we all sat around staring at a fire and telling a few lame jokes.
I’m not sure how or who but someone suggested we get into the jacuzzi and hang out a little. While the water wasn’t really warm enough we decided to take the plunge and just get in. Not the best decision ever made but the water did eventually warm up and when it did things were great.
At about 3am, the jacuzzi still wasn’t quite warm enough and Pierre let it slip that he has a sauna in his house. That was the end of the jacuzzi for everyone as Donovan and I really wanted to experience the overwhelming warmth of steam.
There was one problem, our high noise volume had already woken Kelly and Stacey from their slumber, and as a result of the sauna being outside we decided that it would be an unwise decision to wake them again and we decided to return to the jacuzzi. When we found that the water hadn’t warmed up sufficiently we resolved to wait a few minutes until it had.
The water got to about 35 degrees before we got back in and it was wonderful. I opened my bottle of wine and we all had a glass while in the warm water. At this stage it was about 4am, and we decided to watch the sunrise from the jacuzzi while chatting.
At about 6am, Donovan and I made breakfast for everyone before going to sleep until around 10h30. After hanging out and playing video games again, we headed home. Personally I had a wonderful time, particularly our very interesting chats of the evening.
Saturday
After being awake all night we headed over to Justin’s house to hang out. It was very chilled, everyone leaving at about 23h00.
Sunday
Sunday afternoon my mom and I went to Canal Walk, and when I got back I headed over to Donovan’s house to watch some football. Unfortunately Chelsea lost, but there were some other great games on that were fun to watch.
Monday
The day before we had decided to go over to Justin’s house to watch the Liverpool game, so that’s what we did. It was fairly uneventful.
Tuesday
After a fairly boring week, I went out with a few friends to get some pizza, and it was pretty good. While we were there Donovan called Matt, and told us that he and Justin were at a bar in Monte Vista called ‘Cue Inn’, and that we should go over to play pool.
Upon arriving we found that they weren’t there but were at a pub around the corner named ‘Pete’s Post’. We went there to play some pool, and it was wonderful. You know those bars that you see on tv where there are like 10 people who go there every night, know each other and just go to the bar to hang out and chat, well that’s what Pete’s Post is like.
Everyone knows each other, and the bartender is super friendly, chatting to everyone and just wanting everyone to be friends. Best part about the place is that it’s cheap. The beer all costs R10, a Jack and lime is R9, and the pool R2 a game. The atmosphere is very normal, with everyone just hanging out and chatting. There is a pizza place around the corner where you can get pizza and have dinner, and we can go there and watch football or whatever. It’s also close to home, so that’s great too.
I think we may have found our local hang out spot…
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Essential Films Part 1
Here's a list of films I loved with everything in me. I sent this list to a friend of mine, Lisa Jane [Hi Lisa] yesterday, so I thought I'd post it here too.
Batman Begins, Batman: The Dark Knight
The Bourne Identity, Supremacy, Ultimatum
Lord Of War
Taken
The Fountain
Equilibrium
A Clockwork Orange
Requiem For A Dream
Kill Bill Volume 1 and 2
Pulp Fiction
Hero
Oceans 11, 12, 13
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Toy Story 1
Dodgeball
Star Wars I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Lord Of The Rings
The Departed
The Italian Job
300
V for Vendetta
Crash
National Treasure
Ronin
Garden State
John Q
Ice Age 2
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Boondock Saints
National Treasure
The Matrix
Transformers
Evan Almighty
Titanic
Man Of The Year
Munich
Little Miss Sunshine
American Psyco
Fight Club
Minority Report
Syriana
Good Night and Good Luck
Life Is Beautiful
If you think that I've left a film out, post below.
Batman Begins, Batman: The Dark Knight
The Bourne Identity, Supremacy, Ultimatum
Lord Of War
Taken
The Fountain
Equilibrium
A Clockwork Orange
Requiem For A Dream
Kill Bill Volume 1 and 2
Pulp Fiction
Hero
Oceans 11, 12, 13
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Toy Story 1
Dodgeball
Star Wars I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Lord Of The Rings
The Departed
The Italian Job
300
V for Vendetta
Crash
National Treasure
Ronin
Garden State
John Q
Ice Age 2
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Boondock Saints
National Treasure
The Matrix
Transformers
Evan Almighty
Titanic
Man Of The Year
Munich
Little Miss Sunshine
American Psyco
Fight Club
Minority Report
Syriana
Good Night and Good Luck
Life Is Beautiful
If you think that I've left a film out, post below.
Films Part 3
Last month I did a two part blog on films I enjoy and I'm continuing it today. In case you've forgotten the series is of films I think you really need to see.
Comedy / Drama
> Wall.E
I really enjoyed this film. It is sort of a rip off of the consumer's disregard for the environment. I really enjoyed it a lot. It's a 'cute' film though, so you have to either watch it with your girlfriend, or be mostly asleep at the time [guess which one I chose...]
Action / Drama
> Batman: The Dark Knight
This really is a wonderful film. A friend of mine didn't like it because it was about the Joker more than it was about Batman. I personally didn't mind though, because if you read the comics they are actually more about the characters than the story, and we've established who Batman is, so now we need to meet the villans. Also, the action was wonderful.
> The Bourne Supremacy
Wow. That's all I have to say. I loved all of these films, and recently I watched the third one again, and it reminded me that I love these films. The cinematography is amazing, and the character development is great too. The dialog is fantastic, and all in all I loved it. I wish that it were closer to the books though, because in the books there is more detail in terms of the plot. Having said that, it is a film and not a book, so no worries.
> Iron Man
Actually, don't watch this film. It's very overrated. Not worth the time. The special effects are good, but there aren't really much of them. The characters are extremely thin, and the action is too slow. The biggest problem with this film was that the back story took over an hour, so the rest of the film was rushed.
> Shooter
A surprisingly good action film. I really enjoyed the 'A-Team' style planning in it, and the fact that the plot was a little complex without losing the average person was good. The action is fairly good, but the fact that he's a sniper makes things interesting. My only complaint is that the final scene is a little fast, but good nonetheless. Worth watching.
John Q
> Denzel Washington is a great actor, and this is a great film. A match made in Hollywood. It's about a man who's son is sick and insurance won't pay for the surgery he needs, so he takes the hospital hostage until his son is put on the donor list. A great film about a father's love and desperation, and a bit of a stab at health insurance companies. Worth seeing.
> American Gangster
This is a great film about drug trafficing and the like, and has great action, dialog, acting, cinematography as well as just being a wonderful story. Go see it, it's great.
> The Departed
I really enjoyed this film, so much so that I saw it three times in cinema. It's got a wonderful story line, brilliant actors, and amazing directing. It's really dirty and raw, but at the same time it's desperate and has this sort of refined air to it. You need to see it to understand it. Double agents in both camps on a race to kill each other. Go on, have a good time...
Thought Provoking
> Taken
A story about an ex CIA agent who's daughter is kidnapped and sold into prostitution. It's a great film which gives you a brief look at the human trafficing industry. If you want something that'll make you think about things a bit, and you can see a whole lot of people being killed, this is a great film for you.
> Lord of War
One of the best films I've ever seen. As above, a little action with some great questions, in this case about arms trafficing, worth seeing. Nicholas Cage and Jared Leto are in it, and they both do a great job. The opening credits show how a bullet is made, and ends up in a child's head. Very interesting.
The Kingdom
> Jamie Foxx and a whole host of others illustrate the relationship between America and the Middle East. Very accurate and worth seeing. It also has a great opening sequence showing how relations have progressed over the last half a century or so between the Middle East and America in relation to oil trade. Great summary.
Comedy / Drama
> Wall.E
I really enjoyed this film. It is sort of a rip off of the consumer's disregard for the environment. I really enjoyed it a lot. It's a 'cute' film though, so you have to either watch it with your girlfriend, or be mostly asleep at the time [guess which one I chose...]
Action / Drama
> Batman: The Dark Knight
This really is a wonderful film. A friend of mine didn't like it because it was about the Joker more than it was about Batman. I personally didn't mind though, because if you read the comics they are actually more about the characters than the story, and we've established who Batman is, so now we need to meet the villans. Also, the action was wonderful.
> The Bourne Supremacy
Wow. That's all I have to say. I loved all of these films, and recently I watched the third one again, and it reminded me that I love these films. The cinematography is amazing, and the character development is great too. The dialog is fantastic, and all in all I loved it. I wish that it were closer to the books though, because in the books there is more detail in terms of the plot. Having said that, it is a film and not a book, so no worries.
> Iron Man
Actually, don't watch this film. It's very overrated. Not worth the time. The special effects are good, but there aren't really much of them. The characters are extremely thin, and the action is too slow. The biggest problem with this film was that the back story took over an hour, so the rest of the film was rushed.
> Shooter
A surprisingly good action film. I really enjoyed the 'A-Team' style planning in it, and the fact that the plot was a little complex without losing the average person was good. The action is fairly good, but the fact that he's a sniper makes things interesting. My only complaint is that the final scene is a little fast, but good nonetheless. Worth watching.
John Q
> Denzel Washington is a great actor, and this is a great film. A match made in Hollywood. It's about a man who's son is sick and insurance won't pay for the surgery he needs, so he takes the hospital hostage until his son is put on the donor list. A great film about a father's love and desperation, and a bit of a stab at health insurance companies. Worth seeing.
> American Gangster
This is a great film about drug trafficing and the like, and has great action, dialog, acting, cinematography as well as just being a wonderful story. Go see it, it's great.
> The Departed
I really enjoyed this film, so much so that I saw it three times in cinema. It's got a wonderful story line, brilliant actors, and amazing directing. It's really dirty and raw, but at the same time it's desperate and has this sort of refined air to it. You need to see it to understand it. Double agents in both camps on a race to kill each other. Go on, have a good time...
Thought Provoking
> Taken
A story about an ex CIA agent who's daughter is kidnapped and sold into prostitution. It's a great film which gives you a brief look at the human trafficing industry. If you want something that'll make you think about things a bit, and you can see a whole lot of people being killed, this is a great film for you.
> Lord of War
One of the best films I've ever seen. As above, a little action with some great questions, in this case about arms trafficing, worth seeing. Nicholas Cage and Jared Leto are in it, and they both do a great job. The opening credits show how a bullet is made, and ends up in a child's head. Very interesting.
The Kingdom
> Jamie Foxx and a whole host of others illustrate the relationship between America and the Middle East. Very accurate and worth seeing. It also has a great opening sequence showing how relations have progressed over the last half a century or so between the Middle East and America in relation to oil trade. Great summary.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Acting Honest
If you follow my blog, you'll probably know that one of the things I value the most is honesty. I don't believe in saying things to hurt someone, but if they ask they're going to get my opinion. I will try and be tactful, but it'll be brutal and raw at times. If you ask me a question I won't lie to you. At the same time, if I ask you a question I expect the same. It's just something I value.
How did I come to believe in honesty so strongly though? Well, about 2 years ago, I was on MXit about 18 hours a day, and a friend of mine was on a lot too. We weren't really brilliant friends at the time, but she and I decided that we would chat to each other and be totally honest. That way we could be a sounding board for each other as well as being able to trust each other because we knew no one had any hidden agenda.
Because of the fact that we decided to just be honest we had one of the best relationships I have ever had with anyone. It was amazing. I could actually trust someone without expecting the worst, and I think she felt the same.
Ever since then I decided that I would be honest with people, and especially my friends. There is however one problem: I am a brilliant actor.
I suffer from depression, but because people don't often ask I don't tell them. And because I don't really want to tell them I act as if nothing is wrong, and I am EXTREMELY good at acting. I have been in situations where I have been suicidal and then went to a friends house and no one has been any the wiser.
I can lie with a straight face, and give nothing away. My breathing doesn't change, I don't sweat, my pupils don't dilate. I'm brilliant at it. The other thing is that I know exactly how to laugh in a convincing manner, and when to laugh so as not to create suspicion.
For me it is strange that while I can be suffering from paralysing depression, I can portray myself so well, no one will ever pick it up.
So my problem is this: am I being a hypocrite?
I demand total honesty from those around me, and you can ask me anything about anything [I'm serious about that, ask anything] and I will answer you honestly, but when it comes to my behavior as a mirror to my emotions I am the best liar I know.
I think that part of my acting is hiding my emotions. If I pretend they're not there, I don't need to confront them. It isn't right but it's what I do. Personally I don't want to change, and I don't think I will. It isn't a problem for me, and I'd rather pretend things are great, and not have to confront emotions than be a wreck all the time.
So what's your opinion? Am a hypocrite? Or am I just normal? Where do you fall into the mix? Are you honestly reflecting your soul, or are you portraying yourself as you wish you were?
I doubt you can lie as well as I can, to yourself or others...
How did I come to believe in honesty so strongly though? Well, about 2 years ago, I was on MXit about 18 hours a day, and a friend of mine was on a lot too. We weren't really brilliant friends at the time, but she and I decided that we would chat to each other and be totally honest. That way we could be a sounding board for each other as well as being able to trust each other because we knew no one had any hidden agenda.
Because of the fact that we decided to just be honest we had one of the best relationships I have ever had with anyone. It was amazing. I could actually trust someone without expecting the worst, and I think she felt the same.
Ever since then I decided that I would be honest with people, and especially my friends. There is however one problem: I am a brilliant actor.
I suffer from depression, but because people don't often ask I don't tell them. And because I don't really want to tell them I act as if nothing is wrong, and I am EXTREMELY good at acting. I have been in situations where I have been suicidal and then went to a friends house and no one has been any the wiser.
I can lie with a straight face, and give nothing away. My breathing doesn't change, I don't sweat, my pupils don't dilate. I'm brilliant at it. The other thing is that I know exactly how to laugh in a convincing manner, and when to laugh so as not to create suspicion.
For me it is strange that while I can be suffering from paralysing depression, I can portray myself so well, no one will ever pick it up.
So my problem is this: am I being a hypocrite?
I demand total honesty from those around me, and you can ask me anything about anything [I'm serious about that, ask anything] and I will answer you honestly, but when it comes to my behavior as a mirror to my emotions I am the best liar I know.
I think that part of my acting is hiding my emotions. If I pretend they're not there, I don't need to confront them. It isn't right but it's what I do. Personally I don't want to change, and I don't think I will. It isn't a problem for me, and I'd rather pretend things are great, and not have to confront emotions than be a wreck all the time.
So what's your opinion? Am a hypocrite? Or am I just normal? Where do you fall into the mix? Are you honestly reflecting your soul, or are you portraying yourself as you wish you were?
I doubt you can lie as well as I can, to yourself or others...
Art
I love art. I really do. For me it's more than just a drawing or a painting or whatever, it's the emotion it evokes in a person, but that is only part of the story. When I look at art I always try and work out a story. What was the artist thinking about? Or trying to tell us?
One of my favorite things to do is to look at a picture until I figure out what the artist was thinking about at the time. Like if it's a painting, I like to look at the colours, and the brush strokes. How did he / she paint it, in what order. Where does everything fit in. His thoughts are what made the emotion accessible, but feeling the emotion isn't enough for me. I want to understand the emotion. For me that's what it is all about.
Here's one of my favorite pictures:
I looked at this picture for a while and it was wonderful. This painting is the story of man's greed leading to his own self destruction even though he hates his own actions. Look at the birds flying away, the tie and suit, the reflection in his goggles and the flames.
Wonderful. Anyway, what do you love? I know yesterday's post was about love to, but it's important. I am awful at art, painting or drawing or whatever, but that doesn't mean that I don't love it. So give it a thought and have a great time.
One of my favorite things to do is to look at a picture until I figure out what the artist was thinking about at the time. Like if it's a painting, I like to look at the colours, and the brush strokes. How did he / she paint it, in what order. Where does everything fit in. His thoughts are what made the emotion accessible, but feeling the emotion isn't enough for me. I want to understand the emotion. For me that's what it is all about.
Here's one of my favorite pictures:
I looked at this picture for a while and it was wonderful. This painting is the story of man's greed leading to his own self destruction even though he hates his own actions. Look at the birds flying away, the tie and suit, the reflection in his goggles and the flames.
Wonderful. Anyway, what do you love? I know yesterday's post was about love to, but it's important. I am awful at art, painting or drawing or whatever, but that doesn't mean that I don't love it. So give it a thought and have a great time.
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