have a happy, healthy and creative new year!
quinta-feira, dezembro 31, 2015
burning the old year
letters swallow themselves in seconds.
notes friends tied to the doorknob,
transparent scarlet paper,
sizzle like moth wings,
marry the air.so much of any year is flammable,
lists of vegetables, partial poems.
orange swirling flame of days,
so little is a stone.where there was something and suddenly isn’t,
an absence shouts, celebrates, leaves a space.
i begin again with the smallest numbers.quick dance, shuffle of losses and leaves,
only the things i didn’t do
crackle after the blazing dies.
It's Amazing What Some People Can Create With Simple Stones (10 pics)
To most people these are just simple stones, but to others, they're tools.
A Province In Africa Holds A Bare Knuckle Boxing Tournament Every Christmas (12 pics)
Every year an annual bare-knuckle boxing competition is held in the Limpopo province of South Africa and Venda tribe has been holding this tournament since the 1800s. This centuries-old Musangwe tournament happens every Christmas and fighters all divided into different groups based on their size and age but the masters are the ones that the people come to see.
A Caviar Warehouse Converted Into A Loft By Andrew Franz Architect
Architect Andrew Franz has transformed the top floor and roof of an 1884 caviar warehouse, into a contemporary open plan residence in New York.
The architect’s description
In Manhattan’s landmarked Tribeca North area, the 3,000-square-feet top floor and roof of an 1884 caviar warehouse are reconceived as a residence with large open entertaining zones and a fluid connection with the outdoor environment.
Outdoor Connection – The residence is transformed by a relocated mezzanine where a sunken interior court with a retractable glass roof connects to the planted green roof garden above. This gesture of subtracting volume from the interior brings the outdoors into the primary living zones. The roof, peeled back, showers the spaces with natural light. When open, ample air flow enters what was once a poorly ventilated and dark loft. By night, the court acts as an internal lantern illuminating the loft below.
Historic Dialogue – Embracing the building’s industrial past, a visual discourse between new and old is devised through insertions of modern materials along with restored or reclaimed materials from the loft. A custom steel stair repurposes timbers from the old roof joists as treads and landings. The multiple level residence is unified by a walnut fascia that serves as a conceptual datum.
In Manhattan’s landmarked Tribeca North area, the 3,000-square-feet top floor and roof of an 1884 caviar warehouse are reconceived as a residence with large open entertaining zones and a fluid connection with the outdoor environment.
die zeit verrinnt
die zeit verrinnt,
die spinne spinnt in heimlichen geweben.
wenn heute nacht das jahr beginnt,
beginnt ein neues leben.– joachim ringelnatz
10 Reasons It’s Hard For Smart Women To Find Love
Finding love is not an easy feat for anyone. If you are a woman who is of a higher intellect, chances are you have had an even harder time finding a fulfilling relationship. Society tends to think less of a woman who is single, as if there is something inherently wrong with them. This is definitely not the case. Below are 10 reasons why it can be harder for smart women to find love.
1. They aren’t afraid to be by themselves.
Smart women know what they want and aren’t willing to settle for anything less. They know the importance of staying true to themselves and they also realize that sacrificing their needs for the sake of love with the wrong person will only cause resentment in the long run. They do not have to settle out of fear of being alone, or fear of social implications by others’ who do not understand a woman’s ability to be by herself, and be happy.
2. They know what they want.
Every woman has a mental “checklist” of what they are looking for in a significant other. A smart woman’s checklist tends to be either longer or more specific than those who want a significant other, just to have a significant other. They know themselves and in turn know what type of person they can and can’t be with.
3. They don’t need another person to facilitate their lifestyle.
The past portrays that women needed to go straight from their father’s house to their husband’s. In the modern world women no longer need another person to help them live on their own; they may have realized they prefer that alone time. Therefore, knowing that they will eventually have to share that space can be scary for an independent woman.
4. They have other commitments that take priority over dating.
Careers, friendships, family, extra-curricular pursuits, whatever it is that she has going on may not allow for as much time to date as it takes to find the right mate.
5. They are hyper-aware that relationships end and can let their knowledge of the past affect their future potential relationships.
They have a harder time “living in the moment” and do not want to waste their time; as time truly is a valuable asset to a smart woman. They need to know that there is a future and that their potential mate is on the same page. Marriages, kids, finances, etc.
6. They know that attraction is only half the battle.
Physical attraction is an important aspect to finding love, but smart women understand that attraction is fleeting and can be altered once you see what is underneath. While a woman’s hormones tend to make the first step towards finding love, smart women understand that it is the intimacy developed (and maintained) by both people that dictates whether or not a relationship can last.
7. They can be intimidating.
When a woman is intelligent she isn’t afraid to stand up and say what she thinks. This is a hard pill for a lot of people to swallow. Whether it’s because they don’t know how to react, or if it’s because they don’t feel they can live up to her expectations; either way it can be somewhat intimidating for potential lovers and even friends.
8. They understand Change.
They don’t pretend that they, and their partners, will be the same person years down the road. They want to grow and they have ambitions for their futures that will change who they are, and ultimately, what they want. Knowing this makes it harder for a woman to commit to a partner for a long period of time.
9. They have a vast understanding of the modern dating practices and don’t necessarily like, nor agree, with them.
Dating is no longer a means of survival for women. As stated before, since we no longer need to be passed from father to husband as well as we have the capability to live alone – dating is truly meant to find a companion whom you love and want to share your life, interests, and future with.
10. They know not to trust their hearts with just anyone.
This reason is the culmination of all of the ways it is harder for smart women to find love. Deciding whether someone is worthy of an intelligent woman’s heart is not an easy task and we do not take it lightly. Intelligent women have to weigh the pro’s and con’s and decide if the risk of loving another person is worth the devastation that can occur if it doesn’t work out.
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30 Little Things To Do To Become A Different You In 2016
Are you ready to improve yourself and your life in 2016? Making changes in your life doesn’t have to be totally overwhelming. There are many little things you can do to change your life in big ways. Here are 30 little things you can do to change your life this year. Choose a few and try them. You might be surprised by how much of a difference a few little changes can make in your life.
- Write down one thing you are thankful for every day. Starting a gratitude journal is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.
- Carry yourself confidently. Stand with good posture and walk tall.
- Declutter your home. Get rid of the items you don’t use and donate clothes you don’t wear.
- Do this workbook to help you find your passion.
- Start each day by eating the frog.
- End each day by writing out a tentative schedule for the next day. Having a plan for your day will help you hit the ground running when you wake up.
- Declutter your schedule.
- Write down your goals. Be specific about what you want to achieve this year, and put it on paper. Research shows that writing down your goals increases your likelihood of achieving them.
- Wear clothes you feel confident in.
- Connect with someone who inspires and encourages you.
- Move your body. Exercise helps us feel our best.
- Try new healthy foods. You never know when you may discover a new favorite dish.
- Give yourself a compliment. You are unique and amazing. Treat yourself that way.
- Learn to say no.
- Spend time in nature. It’s refreshing and gives you opportunities to feel awe.
- Figure out what your priorities are. Spend more time on your priorities and less time on the unimportant junk.
- Spend at least 10 minutes each day doing something you totally love, just for fun.
- Read something uplifting every day.
- Travel somewhere new. This world is huge and awesome, and there are so many amazing places to see in your lifetime.
- Try a new physical activity. It will help prevent boredom with your exercise routine.
- Spend 10 minutes every day being quiet.
- Spend one day completely unplugged from social media.
- Eat nutritious foods for breakfast to help you feel great each morning. If you’re rushed most mornings, plan your breakfasts ahead of time.
- Establish a relaxing bedtime routine.
- Envision your ideal work day, write it down, and commit to finding a career that fits into it.
- Meet new people. Carry on a conversation with someone very different from you.
- Take one step out of your comfort zone every day.
- Do a random act of kindness every week.
- Read the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman with your significant other.
- Treat yourself to a great vacation.
At the beginning of each year, millions of people set their New Year’s resolutions. However, research shows the large majority of people break their resolutions. Instead of setting vague, huge resolutions, you might want to try setting very specific goals and making a plan of how to achieve your goals. Or, choose some of the small actions above and start working on them.
You may want to change a lot in your life, but revamping your entire life all at once might not be the wisest idea. Oftentimes working on improving small things and changing little habits can make a huge difference in your life. Choose a small action to do every day and focus on that action until it is completed. Focusing on small daily goals can help prevent you from being overwhelmed.
Good luck!
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