January 2010
12 posts
I say boredom, you say ennui →
dorkery:
Some emotional states only have names in particular languages. Here are some examples; let us know in the comments if you know of more.
Fiero (Italian): contented pride in achieving something just for oneself.
Amae (Japanese): the sweet feeling of being dependent on someone else.
Naches (Yiddish): the glow of proud pleasure that only a child can give to its parents.
Schadenfreude...
"There was a guy who interviewed me who said he... →
Haven’t seen this movie yet, but this is interesting. Perhaps we are so collectively concerned with having “strong women” in movies that no one feels comfortable portraying women. Also, who doesn’t love Maggie?
Buddha is no fun. →
Via Young Han.
You have to be able to observe life as if you were a camera all the time,...
– Ryan McGinley (via fuckyeahryanmcginley)