Hey peepz, 
I have checked my e-mails this morning, and found this very touching message : 


Dear all,

Last February 7, 2013, I have decided to start a project for my grandmother who was diagnosed with Stage 3 Cervical Cancer. Since my grandmother loves Couchsurfers, I realized that it would be great to invite CSers all over the world to take part in the project. I started the posting campaign throughout the groups in Couchsurfing even though some were annoyed and some flagged my message (and I understand them). After the campaign, I started receiving pictures and emails from CSers all over the world. I hardly slept because of the excitement to open each email, to see creative pictures and to reply to all those who have sent their love for my Mama Cing.

I have received 143 pictures from 54 countries (as of Feb 12, 2013). I took the digital pictures for printing and even asked the photo developer to print them with love. My friends have created a scrapbook out of it. I want the project to be full of love because I believe that love is more than just a feeling, but it is also a strong force.

Earlier this day, February 13, 2013 (ash Wednesday), we took Mama Cing to the hospital for her first Chemotherapy. I have given OUR project and she was touched. She even left her bag in the car just to carry the Scrapbook. I have witnessed her smile as she looks at every page, with your pictures, and with the name of your country. I believe the she felt loved and she received that “love force.” I know she will be fine.

I have been a couchsurfer for more than 2 years now. I have been organizing activities, attending activities and hosting people who needs a couch. But this time, it is different. The project revealed a different face of Couchsurfing. We are all travelers, but because of this project, I realized that there is more to travelling. Love will surpass everything. Love conquers fear. Love heals…and most  importantly, LOVE can unite the world.

I would like to thank everyone who have given their time, effort, creativity and love to make this project possible.  

That's it. Again, I am forever grateful to all of you guys! LEt's keep on praying for her!

With much love,

Darby.

Well, that was a nice thing to read this morning. I have sent Darby a picture of myself, holding a sign in which I wrote " We love you Mama Cing, stay strong". Now after reading this, it was definitely worth it.

You might be that person who scrolls through so many similar call-for-help/project things on the internet, but you never want to pay attention. However, when you do, an amazing feeling of satisfaction and love suddenly invades you. Therefore, don't try to hold your feelings, spread love where ever you go, living on this planet won't worth a thing if you hold grudge, or hard feelings for others.

Be good, stay positive, do great things, love, dream, wander...

live people !

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NYFW : am dying

Like watching the shows, the one after the other. I am completely and utterly dazzled.
Most of the designers 's Fall/Winter 2013-2014 have left me in such an incredible awe, especially these ones :
Some chic colors/patterns, associated with some baroque floral prints, and bit of sequins at Nicole Miller (something am deeply fond of):

Rag & Bone : slightly boyish, edgy, but simply astonishing pieces.

Rebecca Minkoff : very preppy, cozy & warm, still highly elegant.

So those were basically my favorite NYFW highlights. Am not sure if there are any readers of my blog that are a bit interested in the (creative side of  the) fashion industry, still, I do enjoy briefly reviewing some of the shows that I dream to attend.

Take care peepz
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Wave form & ananda

  Manu Shrine - Wave form & Ananda   

Hey  peepz, 

so about the video : the artist is named Manu Shrine, and this video blends two of his fabulous songs. Actually, hearing Wave form and then Ananda is mesmerizing. Let alone listening to each song aside... Do give it a shot, it's like the perfect sounds for me right now. Quite garage/chill-step stuff. 

Now, few words about the pictures above. The portraits are my best friend's Salma. Unfortunately, she moved to France, for a few months. I don't have anyone to bug on, to tease, to have fun/hang out with, and mostly, enjoy staying with anymore. The idea itself of being left alone is terrifying. And by alone, I don't mean walking in the street alone, or staying somewhere alone. I don't mind having a coffee by myself for instance. But it's just unpleasant to think of someone that you might enjoy spending some time with, hearing about his/her news and sharing things together, and eventually, you come up with no one to call for such things. Or at least you don't have the guts to call other people you may know and actually like, but are not that close to you. 

As the old saying goes, what is left from great times are vivid memories. At least it's something to get yourself busy with, when it comes to thinking/being nostalgic/etc. 

A part from that people, as I do always say, take care of your beloved ones. Don't let them go too far from your sight.

Cheers

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02-06-2013

Today is gonna be a bookmarked page of the Tunisian history.

"On February 6, 2013, the leader of the Popular Front, Mr. Chokri Belaid was shot and killed in front of his residence in the Tunis neighborhood of El Menzah 6. Demonstrations, apparently in response to his death, have occurred in central Tunis in front of the Ministry of Interior."  Source - American Embassy Tunis

Am still in an awe, even after hours of hearing the news. I couldn't find appropriate words to relate the accident, that's why I quoted some of US embassy report on the matter. 

It's unbelievable, unbearable, unreal, immoral, and most of it all inhuman. Tunisians are shedding tears of sadness on the beloved soul of the martyr, Chokri Belaid. I have never thought that I'd feel overwhelmed when it comes to hearing political news and such, but I currently feel devastated and a bit lost to be honest. I don't know what to do, what to say, how to move on with my life.

At such times, the only thing that might comfort me is music.

Rest in peace you brave soldier. You have been and still be the role model for all of the Tunisians.

Note on the picture (source : tounessna TV) : the crime scene of Chokri Belaid's murder is ornamented with roses and flowers. 

lately

Young the giant - 12 fingers 

Well hello peeps,

 I don't recall what was my latest blog-post about, but it doesn't matter as long as am writing a new one.
So, these photographs might basically resume my life for the past couple of weeks now.

I've been sewing, drawing, painting, reading and all day napping. I've also been invaded by permanent illness for past few days. First, it all started with some injuries on my left hand due to a small accident, at home. Then, two days later, my left leg couldn't wait to join the "left-part" army and get fucked up itself. I had no accident, I was just jogging, and bam ! It feels like there is an alien inside of my left knee right now, but anyway. I couldn't walk for days. However, now I can walk a few steps without jumping on one leg. And very recently, I've been suffering the consequences of another accident in which one of my siblings is involved in (my brother : he's fine, but everything else no).

So I really do admit that I had terrible things going in my life lately, and just to make myself feel even shittier, I caught a bloody cold, along with some unbearable other things, and am a lousy mess right now.

What have actually kept me alive were music, crafts, books, drawings, etc...
I don't know what else could I've done if I haven't got any of these out of my reach. I'd have gone mad...or in a coma. (joking of course).

Anyway, hoping that the next few days will be a little bit better than the previous ones.

Hope you're all are doing great.

Cheers
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Digital hunt

Hey there !

In this blog post, I am mainly going to submit some of the catchy/inspirational photographs I've been gathering lately.I do not recall any information for the credits, sorry. But they are just things you can find on Tumblr or pinterest or anywhere.

Let's get started :

Well I admit that these kind of posts are sort of silly, and pointless but I do like to remind myself that there are much more beauty in this world to just...quit. Therefore, I need to get my arse off my bed and take my camera and...wander. 

Not all who wander are lost.

Hopefully the next post will be about my own photographs.

Cheers.

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#mouvementINSAT

    Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools

Some Trap music to go along with this...

I have submitted the pictures in a quite incoherent random manner, so do not pay much attention to that.
So, a brief summary would be more appealing than a long boring paragraph right ?

What is this  ? 

This is the forth day of an open strike, a sort of a collective student protest against the corruption of the university's administration headers.Bear in mind that students have courageously interrupted their exams in order to carry on this rebellion that promises to vanquish venality and such dishonest behaviors.

Why is this happening ? 

I've just mentioned it though. But in more plain words, we have been witnessing deficiency in pretty much everything at uni : starting from the administration to the practical courses that are supposed to help in building up and in sharpening the skills of the future engineer. Nonetheless, none of what we have expected since the very first moment we got into college happened, or even existed. So, to sum up :  when you try to solve a particular issue with a so-called superior/header/Student life/whatsoever director and you get  that very irresistible urge to punch him in the face with an iron chair...At the moment, you feel like you need a change. And it is happening, or at least...loading.

Going back on some photos to comment : I took some shots from the Freeze-mob that was prepared today by a bunch of creative students, some signs and significant quotes, and some revolted people.

What I have left to say is the following :
I might not be that person who screams his heart out while asking for his full rights as a student, for honesty, freedom and for a better academic environment. But I do support this movement, every single bit of it with any possible way am having on my mind. Because when you feel the amount of energy and power, rage and rebellion that shuffles inside of the students, who craves a change for a better future, you slightly start smiling and shout to the whole world : At least, this country is still in some good hands...

Cheers and power to the students !

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