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Dancer Artist(in actual art and literature)

Markmanson. If you’re a human and you have a brain, then you probably like using your brain.

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And if you like using your brain, then you love having those epiphany moments where your hair blows back and you go “Whoa” like Keanu Reeves in The Matrix when he learns Kung Fu from a USB drive in his neck. I know it’s not what the cool kids like to do, but I like to read non-fiction. Lots of non-fiction. And my favorite moments reading non-fiction are when a book bitchslaps my brain and reconfigures my entire understanding of reality and my place within it. I love that. I get a lot of emails asking me for book recommendations. So instead of divulging what my favorite books are, I’ll leave you with something better: seven of the most mind-fucking, reality-reshaping, Keanu Reeves “Whoa” inspiring books that I’ve ever read. In no particular order… Www.mysofabeds.co. Illustrations by Gilles Vranckx. Illustrations by Gilles Vranckx Posted by aecho on May 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment Brussells-based artist Gilles Vranckx was born with a pencil in hand.

Illustrations by Gilles Vranckx

He studied graphic design, animation and comic art. His influences range from Ashley wood, Kent Williams, Mike Allred, to Rene Gruau, Edward Hopper and old 50′-60′ ads. Life, yo! 24 Inspirational Ideas For Your Dream Home. We all have a good idea of what our dream home may look like.

24 Inspirational Ideas For Your Dream Home

This image of what you want is most likely formed by wanting certain elements of other homes you have seen in the past. Or maybe you have a few creative ideas like walk in wardrobes or a swing in your garden. What I can tell you is that whatever you want from your dream home, you most likely have never thought of any of these unusual but amazing ideas. I have to warn you that after seeing these, you will most likely become instantly dissatisfied with your own home. 1. 2.

Because You Don't Have To Go To Class To Be a Total Nerd. As the nerdiest child who has ever existed, I used to majorly get down with some school supplies.

Because You Don't Have To Go To Class To Be a Total Nerd

(I was also super-psyched to go to first grade from kindergarten because I heard we were going to get HOMEWORK.) Some things never change! Today I still love notebooks and pencils and stamps and erasers and anything that makes me feel like I'm about to LEARN SOMETHING. Cool and Scary Makeup Looks for This Halloween. After all the party food and decoration ideas on Halloween, now it is time for you to decide on your costume, hairstyle and makeup.

Cool and Scary Makeup Looks for This Halloween

For this year, pop-art and doll makeup are the hottest trends. If you are a rebellious type then you should try pop art to look extraordinary. But if you wanna scare your friends seriously then wearing a pair of all black lenses with extended eyelashes, bloody red lipstick on a cropse white skin would just do right. Here are some cool and scary Halloween makeup ideas worth wearing. 15 Fantastic Tutorials for Stunning Summer Hairstyles. 100 years of fashion in 100 seconds.

Twenty-five Things to Know on Becoming a Teenager. A family I know has a tradition of making a book when their children hit 13. Everyone writes a memory, or a piece of advice. I set down to write a list of 25 things that are *actually* true. Is there anything wrong here? Is there anything I'm missing? 1. 2. 3. 15 Cool and Unusual Rings. Unusual and creative rings that will spice up anyone’s jewelry collection.

15 Cool and Unusual Rings

Inner Message Ring Ring with letters on the inside that leave a message on the finger. [link] Crayon Rings Amazing crayon inspired rings designed by Timothy Liles. Moustache Ring This fake moustache ring will be useful in all kinds of situations. Wooden Ring. List Love: 101 List Prompts For Your Art Journals - Art Journalist. Advertisement I love making lists.

List Love: 101 List Prompts For Your Art Journals - Art Journalist

They’re easy to make, they help you stay organized, and they make for a great addition in any art journal. Whether you want to make an entire book of lists, or just include a list on an art journal page or two, you’ll find these list prompts to help inspire you to create! We’ve made a list of lists you can make and incorporate into your journaling projects. There’s over 100 ideas of lists to make! 1. 2. Art Timeline - Oil Paintings Reproductions. 10 Free Web-based Alternatives to Photoshop. I’m fed up with Photoshop and its one billion rarely-used features.

10 Free Web-based Alternatives to Photoshop

How about a simple photo-editor that’s quick, easy, and doesn’t cost a thousand dollars. Fortunately, there’re tons of web-based photos editors popping up. Most are crap, but some are promising. Check out these free web-based Photoshop alternatives: Arguably, Picnik is the most popular web-based photo editor. 10 High-Paying Freelance Writing Gigs to Apply for Today. Pin-tester * Make your own pore strips* This week I tested out a pin from my beauty board.

Pin-tester * Make your own pore strips*

The pin came from a blog called Petit Elefant and it was a tutorial on how to make your own pore strips. To be honest, I had no idea if this would turn out and I was a little skeptical...not gonna lie. I actually HATE the store bought ones and would never ever recommend them to anyone, but this seemed to be a little more gentle so I wanted to give it a whirl. What you will need: 1 packet of unflavored gelatine2 tbs of milk Directions:Mix the gelatin and milk together in a microwave safe dish. How To Use A Sock To Get Beautiful Curly Hair Without Heat. If you are a mom on the go with long hair you HAVE TO try this.

How To Use A Sock To Get Beautiful Curly Hair Without Heat

It will knock your socks off and have you wrapping your hair up in them! This is all about how to make your hair beautiful with no heat and no time. Curl your hair in your sleep with a sock. Yup, you heard me right. Have you heard of this sock bun? The 15 Best Miramax Films. Today, the indie world and the film world at large lost a giant in the field, watching Disney close the doors and turn the lights off on Miramax. As sad a day like today is, and as uncertain as the future is, we can still hold on to the memories. Most of them are now on Blu-ray. Or at least Laser Disc (because we all own one). Without further tears in our eyes, we’d like to remember Miramax for their 15 Best Films. The 52 Most Anticipated Movies of 2013. Just yesterday, a friend of mine posted a message to her unborn child on Facebook, saying that if the little bugger came a week before the due date and ruined her chance to see Star Trek Into Darkness, there would be consequences.

That’s dedication. It’s also the kind of excitement we just can’t keep bottled when we look at the upcoming slate of potential greatness lying ahead. What Does Your Handwriting Say About You? What Does Your Handwriting Say About You? Graphology Graphology is the study of handwriting, especially when employed as a means of analyzing a writer's character, personality, abilities, etc. How you write can indicate more than 5,000 different personality traits. In the medical field, it can be used to refer to the study of handwriting as an aid in diagnosis and tracking diseases. size.

CF "Ice Breaker" Questions. Great questions designed to help people in small groups get to know one another. If you could live in any sitcom, which one would it be? Headphones on. Eyes closed. Music: take me away. 9 DIY Ways to Painlessly Remove Splinters from Your Skin. Film School Thesis Statement Generator. 50 Portrait Retouching Tutorials To Take Your Photoshop Skills To A New Level. Email. Simple Ear Cuff Tutorial. Hairstyles. Sea of Shoes: HAIR HOW-TO. I am sometimes asked how I style my hair, and while my method is far from perfect, I thought I'd show you how!

My hair is pretty straight and fine naturally and I always let it air dry. GET FROM FAT TO FIT! Ms. 6 Weird Things That Influence Bad Behavior More Than Laws. Diligent readers of Cracked already know that our brains can be tricked by just about anything: manipulated images, our birth order and shiny things. But we can also be tricked into being generous, good people by our surroundings. Of course, it goes the other way, too. PonderAbout.com. Psychology Reading Test - Cognitive Psychology. iPod Tip: How to Make your iPod Faster.

Reader Jai Ram asks, “My iPod has become very sluggish, the menu access also takes lot more time now. It was good when I first bought it, can the same performance be restored?” Jai Ram your iPod’s performance can be restored by simply defragmenting it. Rock Hard Abs in 12 min. I want Six Pack Abs, Core Exercises. Help Remedies. LOTS OF PUNS. 11 Totally Unexpected Musical Genre Mash Ups. iPod Tip: How to Make your iPod Faster.

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My collection of funny emails from my inbox. iPod Tip: How to Make your iPod Faster. Inudge.net - Nudge. Printable Paper. What to Watch on Netflix. Disney Inspired Outfits. Lucid Dreaming. - StumbleUpon. Everything Possible. Best Choreographed Dance Show Ever. Which Naturals Are Backed By Serious Science? GAIN Fitness - Digital Personal Training. - StumbleUpon. Stumblers Who Like The magic button — Make Everything OK. Get Hired.