Faithless' God is a DJ

Ok, I'll do that now rather than later. I'll bring this timeless piece.
And I wholeheartedly agree that God is an Artist, very much a DJ.

Wouldn't make sense any other way.

Substack Activated!

Although I'm not about to be fully active there yet, I have finally made my first few posts to my Substack. You can check it out, though no more posts are guaranteed soon (still recovering and in the Loading Phase).

Quick Posting

People, I beg of you, if you can, get a medium where you can just quickly type out your thoughts, feelings, and whatnot to post them (with or without added media). Not having to spend hours or even days, weeks, and months working on something bigger only to get one message across. I know it's wise to reserve artistic energy, and I truly encourage that you do. But if you're the outspoken kind, you should also have the means to be so!

I'm not fond of Meta and wish there was already a better platform for us, free of any shadiness, but it looks like, at the moment, Threads is the best one to keep up with quick shares like that - especially since you can easily categorize your feeds there and have them in chronological order. So please consider posting there, too.

My bandwidth for keeping up with the news is still pretty low. However, I'm already somewhat lurking there. Other platforms can be too much for a depleted being. (Except Tumblr, luv u 4ever, you lawless underground.)

Generative AI Prowess

I'm not completely sure how it all works, yet. I haven't had the chance to fully dive in. I intend to get as familiar with it as I possibly can, though. With its ins and outs, rather than simply marvel at its advancement, while only aware of the most obvious or readily visible. And I'll break it down here, too. Over time.

There are so many AI generations being made every second, automated or not, though. So the gallery is already vast. Do people always prompt their own from scratch, with anything from lazily vague to diligently specific guidelines, or do they pick up something already done and take it as it is, maybe make a few edits here and there? I don't know.

What I can say is that we live in crazy (and deranged) times.
I suggest keeping an open yet discerning mind!

Dodged Bullets

Dear God, thank you for all the times you helped me dodge a bullet. Next time, though, please help me avoid them SOONER. I ABHOR waste. And I have places to go and goals to reach. I am listening now. You don't have to do it the hard way, either.

Fantastic Beasts, When?

Fantastic Beasts, and the entire Harry Potter franchise, for that matter, gives me… November. It has such a both cozy and magical atmosphere. Ideally, to be enjoyed when it can be fully immersed in.

Earlier, when I happened to give in and watch Wonka out of season (remaining posts on it coming this December, though), I was compelled to also watch Fantastic Beasts, one after another, before their season. Nowadays, I regret that impulse.

I believe it is best to wait. It does sound like a ridiculously long time, but it is the time I probably need to be able to be me again and to also do it justice as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in the Harry Potter universe all year long, starting from now if you haven’t already, but as an Event here, it is now set for that date.

I apologize again for rescheduling. My consistent and guaranteed performance is nowhere to be found this year. However, I am doing all I can to have it for the next one and let it roll once more.

Get and/or be well! A fantastic month awaits! And you’ve got months to suitably prepare!

Skywalkers: A Love Story (2024)

I don’t know them. I had never heard of them. They may have never crossed my feed before. But after the Empire State stunt, I, like many others, caved in. And this is definitely a ‘trend’ I’m happy to chase. So refreshing in today’s climate! Plus, although concerning what they did, rumors say it all paid off. So I’m happy for them, too!

What is sad is how the message they sent out quickly got overridden by countless alterations that were doing anything but abide by it. Quite the contrary, showing the love for power rather than the power of love. But it’s just like… an overabundance of exhibits of where we are right now. And that’s performance art for you.

It also soon came to my attention that they had a Netflix documentary. And for sure, it looked more than worthwhile, so I wasn’t about to hesitate to watch it. Then, after having done so, I can legit say that it by far exceeded my expectations.

I did have high hopes for it. I mean, that’s badass stuff. But I thought I’d be bombarded with ‘Instagram Famous’ vibes. You know the kind. And if you don’t, figure it out. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how it did not focus or dwell there at all. It even scoffed at it. They were in to be unapologetically raw, financial struggles and all.

It follows the story from before they met and onto one of their most ambitious climbs. And I just love it when we get journeys like that, with behind-the-scenes and more. I’m not even mad at how 'heteronormative' this pair is. Dudes be like, “Men protect and provide, so we are the leaders.” Then don’t protect nor provide and only lead you to hell. This wasn’t the case at all here. (Some of us will still do whatever we want, but you know.)

It also doesn’t shy away from sharing more of their family life, what’s it like for them with their relatives and other close ones, given the insanity of their choices and the confusion that at times plagues them. Bits I’d rather not miss. And speaking of insane choices, it goes there. The risks and the lethal consequences. Having lost people. Not a recommendable path. They just happen to have it in them, no matter what.

They may come across as totally reckless, but they are quite calculated. Furthermore, they PREPARE. For as long as it is necessary. With as much practice as is required. Before attempting anything deadly or regrettable. The “just go for it, don’t overthink it” advice doesn’t apply here. You ought to be able to maneuver and handle what you’re getting yourself into. And I applaud them for that. It’s a perfect mix between planning and taking action.

Yet, again, miracles may be at play. Being blessed with “good luck”. It comes to a close by acknowledging this. Which was a sort of ‘twist’ I didn’t see coming, but wholeheartedly welcome. 

Ultimately, marvellous beyond words.

Skywalkers: A Love Story (Clip)

Love this clip! Sure, you may be able to fend for yourself, to some extent, but life is unmeasurably better (and greater) when you can genuinely rely on and count on others to face and overcome what life puts in the way or throws at you. That support, that safety net, that shield… it is priceless. Makes it possible to come more as you are and go further as such. You can only do so much by being constantly alert, on the defensive, and panicking about everybody being out to get you. And they take it to a whole other level by being “partners in crime”.

Skywalkers: A Love Story (Trailer)

I am sooooo excited for this! Initially, I had wrongly assumed that this was going to be a mini-series, and was making room for it, but it is a condensed movie instead. Not that I wouldn’t like a bunch of episodes out of this love story, but my current state cannot truly afford it. It seems to be more like a peek into what the life of two daredevils has been, is, and would be like. And I’m totally in for it!

The trailer is truly captivating, too. The choice of lines, scenes, and the vivid colors that show up here and there, setting the tone for the rest of the picture. I personally also appreciate how it took a moment to get particularly personal and include a birthday party.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I may not believe in romantic love, for me, in this economy, as it is right now, but these two indeed look lovely and, I don’t care how ‘fake’ or not this is, it is quite the ship! So I’m not blaming anyone for shipping them this hard.

(Also, ironically, I just got my first platform warning by quoting this. All I said was ROFL! For how it cuts from “I couldn’t believe how we’d gotten here…” to “...illegally”. 🤣)

Anyhow, I might be about to get my mind blown by their lifestyle, what it implies and what it entails.

It's Skywalkers: A Love Story's Day!

I don't know when, exactly, it doesn't matter, but today is the day (and, well, all night until dawn possibly included too). I'll share about it when I get to it, during, and afterwards. Looking forward to the documentary and can hardly wait, but I want to be at my best (or close enough) when I sit down to enjoy it! 💟