August 2008
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a brief history of art tote bag →
i just ordered this to carry my art books to/from campus (and other books too)
“here’s the phone plan for tomorrow: don’t answer it.”
– you don’t have to tell me twice!
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defining history
Mrs. Lintott: And you, Rudge? How do you define history?
Rudge: Can I speak freely without being hit?
Mrs. Lintott: You have my protection.
Rudge: How do I define history? Well it's just one fucking thing after another.
via: emes.tumblr.com
please
can we all stop talking about how trendy/hip/whatever we are because we’re using tumblr?
it’s a publishing tool. and yes, like many communities it has developed a bit of a culture.
it’s okay guys, this happens all the time both on the internet AND in real life. let’s move on.
future of web design conference, nyc →
roll call! is anyone from the tumblrverse going?
“There are two kinds of people I don’t trust: people who don’t drink and people...”
– Chelsea Handler (via simko)
i have to admit, i am slightly offended by the sticker thing.
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california
be back in a week. trying to spend minimal/no time on the internet doing normal internet things, but a photo or two might sneak in :)
on an unrelated note, i am in my most pathetic and vulnerable state when there is a fly (or any flying insect) buzzing around my basement and i am standing, in attack position, with a flyswatter and a bottle of windex. and also swinging wildly at the air lest the...
back to basics
things that one may find acceptable in an office:
computers
people working
snacks
things that one may find unacceptable in an office:
accessory dogs
accessory dogs allowed to run around and distract people
accessory dogs sniffing suspiciously at your purse
your goddamn dog, get it out of here.
for clarity, let me once again stress ‘accessory’ dog. this lesson is for...
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62. Draw what you see, not what you think is...
from rulesformyunbornson via whileyouwereout
when i took color theory, my professor gave us the simple assignment of painting a white cube on a white piece of paper. she stressed that we not paint the generic scale of grays that we think should be on each side (one light, one medium, one dark etc) but the exact shades of gray that the cube was.
we weren’t allowed to leave class that day...
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re: petit1 pens
migueld:
WANT. where in nyc may i procure these wonders?
i have three options for you.
1. local: kinokuniya japanese bookstore. address is in the link, two locations. i know for sure they are at the one in manhatten. in the basement.
2a. online at jstationery. i mention this site first because their shipping prices are amazingly fair! and they are super fast. however, they are closed until...
Help Me Understand: "Tumblr"
sheilamcclear:
Can you explain the social and sexual dynamics of Tumblr in three sentences?
Everyone has ADD.
Tumblrs in busy areas like to meet up and drink, however no one really discusses the intellectual things that make rounds through the Tumblr-world, just the funny ones.
Most of the sexual dynamic comes from the often used post category of “thing that I would like to have sex...
“Invading predators may hit new territory like a Darwinian blitzkrieg.”
– Raptor Red by Robert Bakker
this book is about the life of a utahraptor. no humans, just good ol’ prehistoric goodness.
on a seperate note, ten points to anyone who can work ‘darwinian blitzkrieg’ into casual conversation.
fjsklafjes.txt
catbird:
You have no idea of the sheer number of Desktop documents, files, and folders in my life that got named “alskdjfalskdjf” or some variant thereof.
oh, believe me, i do.
what? i have to close and save things? immediately? and think of a logical naming convention for them that allows for future flexibility and organization? no thanks. i’ll just smash the keyboard instead.
things to do when one feels overwhelmed
listen to pachelbel’s canon in d
slow down
do something nice for someone else
remember that everything is temporary
thanks pachelbel, you’re the man!
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“Simple X is a music blog. So I can share music I like. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Basic...”
– from simple x
i’m not big on music blogs, but i love this cheeky introduction. also, nifty idea shortening the audio player to a square.
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“when you don’t create things, you become defined by your tastes rather than...”
– why the lucky stiff via christmasgorilla
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craft retardation
i can never find my wire when i need it. it’s one of a few jinxed supplies that i run into often, but can never locate when the time comes.
like when i have to make a bendable wizard’s hat RIGHT NOW.
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souls of steel
fetherston: it's like oh look, it's nik... a girl who's soul hasn't been crushed
nik-: my soul is very resilient
nik-: can withstand many elements
fetherston: wanna try my cube?
nik-: lol
nik-: no
nik-:
fetherston: your soul knows its limits :D
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letterforms
dear nerdlings of all kinds,
what is your favorite letter of the alphabet and why? mine is the lowercase ‘g’. i wish to curl up in its loop and take a nap.
sincerely, odd curiosity.
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“I’m going to make a black metal band called hellvetica.”
– ben via stublag
and i’ll make an emo one called august in the futura.
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What She Learned In New York This Weekend
saramcpherson:
As the subway approaches Brooklyn, the riders get exponentially more attractive.
the women tend to develop huge, insect-like sunglasses, brightly colored leggings and really cheap looking shoes.
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priorities
lmk: i'm from australia, yeah
lmk: in nyc at the moment
nik-: you're in nyc?!
nik-: lol so am i
nik-: where you at
nik-: are you creepy?
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“If people keep focusing so much on documenting their life on Twitter, Tumblr,...”
– warm thoughts and all, but what of the people who document their life via paper? pen? scrapbook? photograph? video?
(via karmcity + warmgun + scout)
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ALA: 2008 survey for people who make websites →
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“I love you and wouldn’t want any other daughter even though your room is a...”
– an email from my mom. for the whole experience, you have to visualize it in 14pt blue comic sans.
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