seeing the world with a different perspective...

wow, that was quite a bold statement you made about my character. so i don't fit the social norm, is it so far fetched to not want to fit into the stereotype? people should be able to hold whatever beliefs they so choose, without the fear of persecution and prejudice. that's why we live in this great nation, right? so we can be free so express ourselves, whichever way we deem most adequate.

i don't appreciate the fact that you are frustrated with not being able to predict my actions. not everyone fits inside this cookie-cutter image society places on us. open up your mind. things aren't always clear cut, especially not people.

what is normal?

Who defines what’s normal? If you think about it “normal” can have unlimited definitions. Normal in one population could be totally abnormal in another. Customs and traditions contribute to a certain groups take on “normal”. Normal in our society has been morphed from a series of events and movements that have taken place in the past which have forced people to pass down certain ideals. They were passed down to support progression or stabilization of the populations at that time.



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Don’t be a clone. Embrace differences and celebrate diversity. You don’t have to be exactly the same as everyone else. The world is filled with multi-faceted people with many different likes and interests. Having one set of beliefs does not make you better than anyone else. Do what feels right to you.

Lady Gaga - Bad Romance

Ice

The other day a friend asked me the age old question “would you rather die in fire or ice?” Since I was small I’ve always advocated for an icy death over a fiery one. The thought of lying in a bed made of snow, drifting away into a tranquil deep sleep seemed quite pleasant and serene. But, now that I am older and have experienced some of the harsh realities of this cruel world I’ve figured out nothing is ever that simple. Usually, in fire deaths the most immediate thing that happens is that the smoke of the fire reaches your lungs and knocks you out, your body is then left in an unconscious state as the flames cremate your entire being. Whereas ice deaths make you linger, and they feel as if they last an eternity. The great irony behind dying in ice is that you feel like you’re burning to death from the inside out. I like the idea of how fire can perish your entire being into ash. The thought of my physical self turning into nothing, and given right back to nature is much more comforting than the thought of being mummified in an icy tomb. I believe in leaving the world exactly the same way we came in… as nothing.

I'm back! I swear.

I'm sorry I never update this anymore! I don’t know if I have any valid excuses for my prolonged disappearance. It was both a little bit of laziness and a little bit of hecticness in my life. I would like to completely lay the blame on my busy schedule, but truthfully I probably could’ve made the time. Lately, I just never had the patience or energy to sit down and project my thoughts and feelings into words. But, it really is a shame, as I loved using blogging as a medium to vent and express my creativity. After all these months of pent up emotions, I’ve basically become a boiling vial of liquid ready to explode and spew my personal expression everywhere.

It’s a perfect time for me to get back into the jazz of things here of blogspot. All the stress of juggling school, work, social life, and extracurricular activities can be put on hold for a few months while I kick back and solely devote my life to “Tommy Time” lol :D. I love when everything wraps up at the end of the school year, and all my commitments are replaced with late nights, leisure reading, and best of all little to no responsibility! Yay!

Immaturity wreaks havoc in our generation

People need to stop taking things for face value. Things aren’t always what they seem at first glance. Take the time to dissect what you’re seeing. Try to feel and understand what is being portrayed. Clear your mind, and breathe. Free yourself of bias and life experience.

There is good beneath all the wreck. Don’t let the pessimism in society get the best of you. You don’t have to be a part of it. Immerse yourself in the artistry. Embody, envision, and be enlightened.

Peace and calm will prevail over destruction and anger.

Hallelujah! Calgary has Culture!

A.C.A.D. (ArtaWEARness) '10 Fashion Show

So very thankful to my wonderful friend Ashley for introducing me to this amazing once in a year event held at the Alberta College of Art and Design. I was seriously starting to consider Calgary to be an empty, dry, and boring city that neglected anything creative. This live explosion of creative expressionism has reinforced my belief that Calgary is a city of thriving talented artists. I fully commend all the designers who took part in this wonderful show. As a fashion show virgin, it totally met all my expectations and more.

I've never really understood the hype around fashions shows until this life-altering experience. The combination of lights, music, and fashion really creates an escapist experience unlike any type of entertainment I've ever wittnessed. The vivid imagery presented during these run-way performances really effectively captivated the audience. I was so involved in these artistic pieces, that I felt I was inside of the artist's mind, seeing what they saw, and feeling what they felt. My absolute favorite performance of the night was Fatal Seduction. I was immensely ecstatic to hear that the piece was awarded best performance.

Ashley Vu's wonderful photography:

I’m a disturbed human being

I no longer see the world as a spectrum of good and bad, where one side must balance the other to avoid total chaos. What were once unheard of become everyday routines. The loss of respect and morale has really brought this generation to an all time low. People are just so stubborn to take responsibility. When all the tabs add up no one is left accountable. My interpretation of humanity has been severely tarnished. Who are we? What has become of us?