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Random Cool Websites | January 2014

01/07/14

Random cool websites I find interesting, humorous, inspirational, and/or just plain good to look at. Yeehaw!

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Mad Girl’s Love Song by Sylvia Plath

01/03/14

Mad Girls Love Song by Sylvia Plath. I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead;
I lift my lids and all is born again.

holiday inspiration life

Surprise Yourself

12/27/13

[..] write or draw or build or sing
or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself.

Love Actually Christmas Movie on Netflix Instant

holiday netflix

Christmas Movies to Stream on Netflix Instant

12/19/13

My list of Christmas movies on Netflix Instant streaming (that don’t suck) in December 2013, including a few rare, little known flicks.

funny geek gift guide holiday

Geek Gift Guide Christmas 2013

12/03/13

A Christmas Geek Gift Guide with gift ideas and advice on clever unique gifts for the geek girl or geek guy in your life.

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Bob Dylan Interactive Video “Like A Rolling Stone”

11/21/13

Bob Dylan has released an interactive video of his icon song Like A Rolling Stone on his website. It’s not your typical music video. It’s an interactive video.

featured inspiration psychology

Do You Have True Grit?

11/14/13

Grit personality: term based on an individual’s passion for a particular long-term goal coupled with a powerful motivation to achieve their objectives.

poetry

Love Poem

10/20/13

you deserve flowers on your doorstep
and coffee in the morning
you deserve notes left on your dashboard
and ice cream sundaes at 3am

mixtape 101

Mixtape 101 | Blood Red Wine

10/13/13

A digital mixtape for autumn featuring everything ranging from folk rock to alternative to indie. Includes Vetiver, Jake Bugg, Beck, Calexico & more.

writing

Stormy Weather | A Short Story

10/11/13

Oh, and The Captain, with his deadpan expression and thick, heavy eyebrows, taking a long drag on his pipe. Maneuvering through some ancient, long forgotten storm without worry, steady handed.

featured inspiration

Elephants Emotional Intelligence

10/01/13

Elephants are very emotional creatures, known to be charismatic and highly communicative within their herds. My list of elephants emotional intelligence facts.

holiday netflix

Netflix Horror Movies for Instant Streaming | What To Watch

09/26/13

I’ve compiled yet another list of my favorite Netflix Instant Streaming movies, but with a Halloween twist: all these movies are Netflix Horror movies.

music

Postmodern Jukebox

09/10/13

Postmodern Jukebox, covering Miley Cyrus’ song ‘We Can’t Stop’ – they take a ridiculous pop song & sing it in an old-fashioned, 50’s sort of style.

featured inspiration

Words to Live By from H. Jackson Brown Jr.

09/07/13

Be brave. Even if you’re not, pretend to be.
No one can tell the difference. Don’t use time or words carelessly. (by H. Jackson Brown Jr.)

whatever

I Carry Your Heart

09/03/13

i carry your heart with me (i carry it in
my heart) i am never without it (anywhere
i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing, my darling)

featured inspiration writing

Best Craigslist Missed Connection Ever

08/30/13

Probably the best Missed Connection ever posted on Craigslist. Excuse me while I cry at my desk at work.

inspiration

Zen Story: Letting Go

08/16/13

A short zen story about letting go, relieving yourself of obsessive thoughts, and living your life.

netflix

What to Watch | Netflix Instant Movies

08/12/13

As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve occasionally heard before that there are no good movies to watch on Netflix Instant movies. Since I beg to differ, and after the last post’s popularity, I’ve made a list of random comedies, dramas, and just general good movies to…

daily mixtape 101 music

MIXTAPE 101 | Dark Was the Night

08/06/13

A manic depressive happy summer playlist, featuring my favorite folk rock, alternative indie jams as of late. Includes Angus Young, Middle Brother, & more.