October 2009
33 posts
Mamihlapinatapai →
bestofwikipedia:
Mamihlapinatapai is a word from the Yaghan language of Tierra del Fuego, listed in The Guinness Book of World Records as the “most succinct word”, and is considered one of the hardest words to translate. It describes “a look shared by two people with each wishing that the other will initiate something that both desire but which neither one wants to start.” (via Martin)
WatchSpike Jonez slaps Kanye. If only this were slightly more real than I think it is.
chappedlipsandchiclets:
The Original “Balloon...
“If there was one guy on the planet you could dunk on, who would it be? That...”
– Lebron James (via roddey)
Hey girl, I can see you've got an eclectic...
Me: My thesis advisor told me "Brian, your unique ontological position requires that you develop a more eclectic methodology." I spent 15 minutes figuring out what that sentence meant.
Roddey: Shiiiiiiiiiiiitttt, work on getting that eclectic methodology. I feel likeyou could turn those words into the best grad school pick up line ever.
Me: dare accepted.
Advice from my mentor
cestlahaley:
tcock:
Sometimes it’s best to take a nap and let things work themselves out.
Donskies.
fact! whenever i get super anxious, i just take a nap. i always wake up in a better mood.
and,
commence.
What to Expect: THE THIRD DECADE.
Keep in mind that all adults reach their developmental milestones at their own pace. It is important not to compare your adult’s rate of development to that of his peers. The following list is meant only as a guideline and not as a cause for alarm.
By thirty-years-old, your adult will probably be able to…
Feed and maintain a house pet Hold down a job Maintain eye contact while...
WatchI love Beck’s new record club video project. It seems like the two of us have been obsessed with Leonard Cohen and the Velvet Underground for the past several months.
This is probably my favorite cover of a leonard cohen song, and it just burns me that it features devendra barnhart singing.
“Morrissey, is like the Pope of sad people.”
– Ryan Adams, Rolling Stone (via wildangel80) (via letitride)
