What wonderful things you may find as you go for a walk! I found my name literally in concrete! I guess I was bored enough to pay close attention to the ground I was walking on, but hey, I was pretty excited when I spotted this!
This is for those curious to know what the world searched for on Google in 2012. Here's a Google Zeitgeist video that not only sums it up but also inspires us.
What is Google Zeitgeist?
zeit·geist
Pronunciation: 'tsIt-"gIst, 'zIt
Function: noun
Etymology: German, from Zeit (time) + Geist (spirit)
Date: 1884
Meaning: the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era.
"Zeitgeist" means "the spirit of the times," and this spirit can be seen through the aggregation of millions of search queries Google receives every day. The annual Zeitgeist report reveals what captured the world's attention in the past year - out passions, interests and defining moments as seen through search.
Explore the most recent Year-End Zeitgeist, or take a trip back in time by looking through the archives.
When was the last time you gave someone a compliment? Let it be for a loved one or even for a complete stranger, we all know that a compliment will always lift up someone's day. I think that in a world where everything seems to be fast paced and everyone's busy chasing their dreams, we forget to seize for a moment to let someone know how much they are appreciated.
Actor, Rainn Wilson, created this video called "Street Compliments" for his Soul Pancake online project where by-passers took a moment to give their loved one a compliment. Hope this video inspires all of us to give compliments, especially when they are unexpected.
Not to mention, another inspiring video that I've found from the Soul Pancaketeam is this one called "Take a Seat - Make a Friend?". Awesome is the word I can use to describe this whole concept! As I've mentioned, living in fast paced world, we don't often pay attention to strangers in public nor even feel that we need to. Technology has made everyone more attentive to the online world via their laptops, tablets and smart phones and to just keep to themselves. I don't blame them though, I'm also guilty of this. Talking to a complete stranger out of the blue can be pretty nerve racking because we are afraid of the response. However, if you take a moment to unplug and connect in the real world, who knows what kind of weird things you may find in common with a complete stranger (also a potential friend) as you will see in this video.
Someone bring these things to life in Sydney, please?
Ooops! I was supposed to post this video by Jubilee Project yesterday given it was Valentine's Day. I guess I got too distracted from watching too many videos that fit into this theme of "romantic love". From music videos, wedding proposals, prom date proposals, wedding videos, short films, to even some scenes from tv shows and movies (wow! I need to get a life!). All of which are inspiring or even heartbreaking. To me, Valentine's Day is just another day. But, seeing other people in love makes me happy and gives me a sense of unrealistic hope. Valentine's Day or not, we all know that love really does make the world go round and can certainly make us do crazy things. However, never forget that the most important love is self-love. Love yourself first to make giving and receiving love that much easier. Generosity Day: What is Love?
And, I thought this song "Valentine" by the beautiful Kina Grannis would also be relevant. I dedicate this song to everyone out there.
Looks like 2013 is definitely going to be Justin Timberlake's year! After what seems like half a decade of hiatus, you can tell he's been keeping himself busy. From taking on acting roles, to relaunching the new MySpace, to getting married to Jessica Biel, to releasing new singles (and an album on its way) and not to mention, becoming the creative director of Bud Light. Also, his performance at this year's Grammy Awards was nothing short of amazing!
I've always been a big fan of Justin Timberlake. Luckily for me, being a late 80's baby and childhood spent in the 90's means that I got to witness JT go from being a member of boyband, *NSYNC, to where he is today. And that is, taking over the world by bringing sexy back one step at a time.
*NSYNC - I Want You Back
Justin Timberlake: Mirrors
Produced by Timbaland, the new album 'The 20/20 Experience' is set to be released on March 19. I'm definitely looking forward to it!
