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I want to live life like every day's my last and that means that I put 100% behind everything I do. I believe in strength, balance, and passion. Strength of mind and body. Balance for all things in life. Passion to light the fire behind everything I do.
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I cut my own hair. I started cutting my own hair because I wanted to save money and every hairdresser/barber I went to continued to screw it up.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
I don't talk about it that much, but my favourite accomplishment is beating depression when I was younger. Often it's the hardest things we go through that develop our character the most. It taught me a lot.
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I think, therefor I am! Cool is all about perspective, as what's cool to me might not be cool to others. I think it's too broad to define because within every different person I meet, I try to find something "cool" about them. I will say this though, someone who is genuine is always cool in my books.
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I think it's my craving to learn more and gain knowledge. My interests are all over the place and that allows me to have enough diverse content that I can appeal to numerous audiences.
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I love that it's a hotbed of information. You can literally learn about anything, all through the trends that are posted.
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Social Media!
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Understanding your audience and the message you want to convey to them will really pay dividends when posting trends.
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Meditate on it sometimes, or listen to music and browse through the web.
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Seeing glimpses of the future I want for myself. Whether that's through friends, stories, music, reading, trends...etc I love seeing something that motivates me to work harder.
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Completely integrated life-system (financial, media..etc) with Google Glasses!
Misbehaving Disney Princess Tanks
Misbehaving Disney Princess Tanks
The Punk Rock Princess Jasmine Tank Top Has a Rebellious Feel
This tank top transforms the classic Disney princess Jasmine into a punk rock diva. Princess Jasmine is shown holding a cigarette with a sassy expression that screams edgy. With a bandanna on her... MORE
Pastel Color-Blocking Editorials
Pastel Color-Blocking Editorials
The 'In the Shade of White' Fashion Editorial Explores Light Hues
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Multi-Blade Chopping Accessories
Multi-Blade Chopping Accessories
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Iconic Film Quote Headwear
Iconic Film Quote Headwear
These Awesome Hats Feature Hilarious Pop-Culture References
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Nutrition-Extracting Cutting Tools
Nutrition-Extracting Cutting Tools
This Tool is the Perfect Way to Get to the Juicy Coconut Meat
When it comes time to break into a coconut to get to all of the healthy juices, many people forget about the delectable coconut meat. The coconut knife tool is the perfect way to carve out all of... MORE
Giant Champane Cork Tables
Giant Champane Cork Tables
This Champagne Cork Table Features a Stylish Wire Cage Design
It’s definitely a distinct idea to create a champagne cork table that uses a wire cage design. The imaginative look that was used lets the side table mimic a classic wired cork that tops... MORE
Futuristic War Illustrations
Futuristic War Illustrations
Zhichao Cai's 'The Rebellion of Heaven' Series Depicts Chaos and War
Zhichao Cai’s work on ‘The Rebellion of Heaven’ series is absolutely stunning in its exploration of a futuristic war. The digital drawings have such intensely intricate details... MORE
Bizarrely Bent Fish Tanks
Bizarrely Bent Fish Tanks
The 'Bubble Tank' by 'Psalt Design' Has a Surreal Look
The ‘Bubble Tank’ from ‘Psalt Design’ looks like it’s constantly stuck in perpetual motion. The creative design allows for the fish tank to look like it’s falling... MORE
Dapper Athlete Fashion Campagins
Dapper Athlete Fashion Campagins
Henrik Lundqvist Helps Advertise a Stylish Bow Tie from Zara
When it comes to fashionable hockey players, no one is quite as dapper as Henrik Lundqvist. The Swedish goalie for the NHL’s New York Rangers is featured in this Zara advertisement for its... MORE
Vintage Industrial Lights
Vintage Industrial Lights
The '1950s Shop-Floor Pendant' is a Beautifully Restored Vintage Light
Finding amazing items like this vintage light and restoring them to prime condition is one of the ways design is able to be cyclical. The ‘1950s Shop-Floor Pendant’ light is an... MORE
Abstract Yearbook Photography
Abstract Yearbook Photography
The 'Freaks & Geeks' Series is a Whimsical Trip Through High School
If the yearbook photography for every high school was consistently like the stuff in the ‘Freaks & Geeks’ series, the book would be about more than just notes from friends. With... MORE
Desaturated Abstract Illustrations
Desaturated Abstract Illustrations
Gabriela Thiery's Illustrations Have a Desaturated Color Theme
Gabriela Thiery has created an amazing series of de-saturated color illustrations that have an intense symbolic nature. The hazy hues that she transposes on the images provide the depth that creates... MORE
Feminine Dreamworld Photography
Feminine Dreamworld Photography
Daniel Ilinca Has Done a Remarkable Job Creating a Surreal World
Photographer Daniel Ilinca got inspiration for this fantasy-themed photography series from Ramnicu Valcea; one of the capital cities in Romania. The stunning pictures depict a surreal world that... MORE
Crystallized Asteroid Artwork
Crystallized Asteroid Artwork
Chaotic Atmospheres' Digitally Made Asteroids are Breathtaking
The way that Chaotic Atmospheres was able to create such a stunning series of crystallized asteroid artwork is nothing short of amazing. The digital renders that were created have a hyper-realistic... MORE
Surreal Children Drawings
Surreal Children Drawings
Stefan Zsaitsits' Disturbing Drawings Depict Children in an Unusual Way
The way that Stefan Zsaitsits creates his illustrations of children leaves you captivated despite the disturbing nature of them. The drawings are incredibly complex as they feature detailed... MORE
Zombified Iconic Cartoon Toys
Zombified Iconic Cartoon Toys
The Kidrobot x The Simpsons Zombie Toys Transform the Beloved Family
The Kidrobot x The Simpsons zombie family pack takes the famous cartoon characters and transforms them into the living dead. With decaying faces, spilling brains and sunken eyes, the Simpsons family... MORE
Mafia-Inspired Flask Books
Mafia-Inspired Flask Books
This Hidden Flask Holder is Inspired by the Godfather Book
This version of the classic The Godfather book is definitely different from the original. This is primarily due to the hollowed out section of the book where you can place your treasured flask. The... MORE
Modern Homes as Art
Modern Homes as Art
Ashburne Designs Does an Amazing Job Elevating the Look of Your Home
The incredibly talented team at Ashburne Designs has been transforming the look of homes for 15 years. With the ability to elevate and customize kitchens, built ins, furniture and architectural... MORE
Drugged-Out Feline Shirts
Drugged-Out Feline Shirts
This Hilarious Shirt Shows the Truth About Cats on Catnip
One of the funniest things you will ever see when it comes to pets is cats on catnip, and this amusing shirt shows it in such a clever way. The ‘Catnip Freakout’ t-shirt uses the... MORE
Hazy Emotive Portraits
Hazy Emotive Portraits
The Incredible Portraits by Dmitry Noskov are a Stunning Display of Emotion
The way that Dmitry Noskov is able to pack so much emotion into these portraits is really spectacular. The models that Noskov picked do a wonderful job displaying serene expressions that help... MORE
Vintage Specs Contact Cases
Vintage Specs Contact Cases
This Contact Lens Case Looks Just Like a Pair of Retro Glasses
Instead of getting a plain contact lens case, why not get something distinct and stylish instead? Kikkerland created a wonderful case that looks exactly like a pair of vintage black-rimmed glasses.... MORE
Pop Culture Vector Posters
Pop Culture Vector Posters
Andrew Thompson’s Digital Illustrations Highlight Pop Culture
Andrew Thompson has created some amazing digital illustrations using modern tools. The illustrations end up looking like paintings because of the intricate detailing that Thompson is able to capture... MORE
Geometric Illusion Photography (UPDATE)
Geometric Illusion Photography (UPDATE)
The Incredible Photos by Georges Rousse Manipulate Reality
The creative work that Georges Rousse does inside of deserted buildings is absolutely stunning. Rousse transforms the inside of these buildings into colorful geometric optical illusions. He does it... MORE
Vibrant Gamer Illustrations
Vibrant Gamer Illustrations
Carlos Lerma Creates Stunning Re-Imagined Nintendo Characters
The Nintendo characters featured in Carlos Lerma’s gamer artwork are completely transformed. The colorful series is a tribute to Super Mario, Zelda and Metroid. The vibrant style that Lerma... MORE
Adorable Gangster Puppy Shirts
Adorable Gangster Puppy Shirts
This Hilarious ‘Pug Life’ Tee Features an Adorable Gang
This adorable ‘Pug Life’ tee features a cute canine in a mug shot type of picture. The shirt is meant to be a parody of the notorious thug life saying that is often associated with a gangster... MORE
Surreal Miniature Toys
Surreal Miniature Toys
These Miniature People Toys are an Amusingly Surreal Set
These miniature people toys are a photographer’s dream as they would be absolutely perfect for surreal themes. With various different miniature toy people, the possibilities for these toys are... MORE
Eerie Skull-Infused Portraits
Eerie Skull-Infused Portraits
Maykel Lima's Skull Portraits are Disturbingly Realistic
The incredible blending job that Maykel Lima does for these skull portraits is out-of-this-world good. Transforming all of the people in the portraits into morbid creations that have skulls infused... MORE
Sleek Suspended Hammocks
Sleek Suspended Hammocks
The Kammok ‘Roo’ is a Sleek Durable Hammock That is Perfect f
If you’re looking for a way to unwind, the Kammok ‘Roo’ is just the thing you need. The suspended hammock has a sleek design that is both durable and comfortable. The hammock is perfect for... MORE
Bizarre Cracked Drawn Portraits
Bizarre Cracked Drawn Portraits
Taisuke Mohri’s Detailed Pencil Work is on Display in These
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Provocative Urban Chic Photography
Provocative Urban Chic Photography
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Candid Homeless Portraits
Candid Homeless Portraits
Michael Pharaoh Captures Homeless People in a Stunningly Real Way
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Vibrantly Illustrated Tourism Maps
Vibrantly Illustrated Tourism Maps
Jimmy Gleeson’s Discover Australia Map is Intricately Don
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Fried Egg Typography
Fried Egg Typography
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Eco-Friendly Cat Mansions
Eco-Friendly Cat Mansions
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Nature-Inspired Typography
Nature-Inspired Typography
This Organic Font Was Created for L’occitane's 'Green Allure' Cam
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Southwestern Surreal Photography
Southwestern Surreal Photography
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Bohemian Watercolor Art
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Couture Parody Tees
Couture Parody Tees
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Mounted Waterfall Faucets
Mounted Waterfall Faucets
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Multiple Access Knives
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Cigar-Inspired Bike Grips
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Facetious Manliness Campaigns
Facetious Manliness Campaigns
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Deliciously Dripping Phone Cases
Deliciously Dripping Phone Cases
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If you’re ever looking for a way to make your iPhone stand out, the ‘Melt’ ice cream phone case is the perfect choice. With colorful designs that make it look like there is... MORE
Pictogrammed Music Videos
Pictogrammed Music Videos
Matteo Civaschi’s ‘Daft Punk’ Tribute Turns the DJs In
Brilliant designer Matteo Civaschi has created an amazing ‘Daft Punk’ tribute that recreates the ‘Get Lucky’ music video as a version with only pictogram men. With such an iconic group like MORE
Hyper-Realistic Water Paintings
Hyper-Realistic Water Paintings
Linnea Strid's Unbelievably Realistic Paintings Blur Reality
Linnea Strid’s water paintings are so intricately done that you’ll have trouble distinguishing them from photographs. Her hyper-realistic approach to paintings has created an amazing... MORE
Slow Motion Wedding Videos
Slow Motion Wedding Videos
A Slow Motion Wedding Video is a Great Way to Immortalize Your Day
Having a slow motion wedding video booth is a wildly creative way to produce memories of your special day. The inventive idea was brought to life by the Seattle-based video production team ‘Super... MORE
Dual-Perspective Photography
Dual-Perspective Photography
Anja Niemi's 'Starlets' is a Clever Look at Disingenuous People
In a world where society lives in a continuous fixation with virtual reality, the perspective photography series ‘Starlets’ from Anja Niemi is a wonderfully thought-out concept. It takes... MORE
Aged Style Captures
Aged Style Captures
Scott Schuman Finds Men Who Withstand the Test of Time
In an age where skinny jeans and plaid shirts rule the hipster collection, these dapper gentlemen stand out through their time-tested style in photography by Scott Schuman. Whether it’s... MORE
Crossed Condiment Shakers
Crossed Condiment Shakers
These Stylish Salt and Pepper Shakers by 'WMF' are Sleek and Modern
These stylish salt and pepper shakers sit in an organic stand that was designed and created by ‘WMF.’ With such a sleek and modern design, these shakers will definitely draw attention... MORE
Color-Coded Flower Photography
Color-Coded Flower Photography
Emily Blincoe Uses Colorful Flowers to Organize Her New Series
Emily Blincoe’s beautiful new series, entitled ‘The Garden Collection,’ uses colorful flowers to create structured works of art. The various photographs feature color-coded flowers... MORE