Make It Count

As I fumble around in search of happiness and the meaning of life I sometimes find myself caught up in routines and rituals that don't serve any true purpose. How many hours do you waste in a week? I sit in front of the TV, then I sit in front of my laptop and then I sit in the car and wait in line at the bank and then I spend the rest of my week wasting more time. I am exaggerating a little as these things are somewhat necessary but what would your life look like if you made every minute count? What would you spend your time doing?
These film makers took Nike's slogan "Make it count" and their film budget and decided to travel the world until their money ran out. See what your life could be like (if someone handed you a pile of money) if you made every second of it a new adventure!

Old Man And The Sea

I have always loved stories. As a kid I loved books so much that my parents would threaten to take them away from me if I didn't clean my room. My love for books started very young and I remember snuggling up beside my dad so I could examine the pictures as he read me my story. For me the illustrations were always very important and added a separate narrative and layer to the tale.
This video illustrates the age old story of the Old Man and The Sea using nothing more than white paper and a black marker. The illustrations are fluid and loose and tell the dramatic tale very uniquely. I hope you enjoy your story time today!

Piano Stairs

Life is full of choices, some are difficult and some are easy and some we don't even think about. I have often found myself thinking "I should have taken the stairs" while standing in a crowded elevator that is stopping on every floor, but the simple fact that I had a choice didn't occur to me until it was too late. We all know taking the stairs is a healthful choice for the able bodied but for the most part many of us are perhaps too lazy or simply too preoccupied to even consider the option.
This video shows an experiment in which taking the stairs is turned into an interesting and fun experience. The novelty of it caused more people to consider their options and use the renovated staircase. If all stairs where like this I know for sure that you would never catch me on an escalator again!

Old Age Athletics

I have spent a considerable amount of time complaining about my aches and pains. Whether it is sore muscles, stiff joints, minor muscle tears or chronic pain I feel the need to share exactly how my body is feeling. Since the onset of my chronic pain over two years ago I try not to talk about my pain but as it is there constantly it tends to enter the conversation on a regular basis. Some days I feel depressed and defeated by my pain while other times I am determined to push through it. This quick video features a group of elderly men in Singapore who don't let their pain get in their way. After watching this I was embarrassed that I have ever complained at all. All I can say is that I hope I am as agile as they seem to be when I hit my 8th decade on this earth!

Big Bubbles

Blowing and playing with soap bubbles was probably one of my top ten favorite things to do as a child. On hot summer days my sister and I would spend all day playing with sidewalk chalk, skipping rope, running through the sprinkler and blowing bubbles. I remember watching them slowly float up to the sky and examining one I caught on my soapy hand, marveling in the colours reflected across it's surface.
In honor of our childhood musings here are some adult size soap bubbles. Take a five minute break from your day to enjoy the finer properties of soap!

Giant soap bubbles - Bulles de savon géantes from Ebullitions on Vimeo.

Animated Dancers

If you are a dancer, have know a dancer or used to dance you understand exactly what competition season means. It means extra rehearsals, dancing on stage, late nights in theaters and many missed days of school. In honor of this crazy and exciting time for all of the young dancers here is an animated dance video that combines my two loves, art and dance!
Enjoy!

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Moreis Lessmore

This short film is beauty at it's best. It plays with your childhood fantasies and takes you on a thoroughly engaging journey that will leave you with a smile on your face and a happy heart. There is little else I can say that will do this film justice so take a break from your day and immerse yourself in the story of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Moreis Lessmore!