The Gift of a Present

I want to draw your attention to a happening here in Timișoara over the following two weeks.

You know how the bloggers from my city bought supplies for a foster home last Christmas. Well, some of those people are at it again. This time, though, we’ve got the support of our favorite local university. And we need that since this project is a bit more ambitious.
We’re planning to gather clothes, books and toys and donate them to a few foster homes around Timișoara (Arad, Oradea, Reșița, Caransebeș, Lugoj and Timișoara — to be exact) and you’re welcome to lend a hand.

One gathering point will open tomorrow and will be in the West University halls, first floor by the stairs. We’ll be taking anything you care to donate, but no money.

This effort is fueled by Porsche Timișoara and is supported by Cristina Putan, Richie Ilie, Dan Șefancu, a Secret Santa and Oana Barbu (who made the alliance with West University possible).

If you’re anything like me, this is a perfect opportunity to clean up that closet of toys you might have, or to share the joy of reading a good book with a kid that might not be as lucky as you were. And everybody needs a warm sweater in times like these.

Plus, free hugs and warm fuzzy feelings, eh?

Posted on the 5th of December, 2010 | Comments Off

The Internet Killed Frank!

Rather than telling others what you think of them, you now resort to twitter and blogs to channel negative feelings.
Rather than thinking about how to help salvage your sittuation, you’re thinking “I am sooo blogging this!”
Rather than drinking her away, you run off to change your facebook status to single and hope some people notice.
Rather than a strong slap across the face, you shout out “I’m forever taking you off my blogroll!”
Rather than taking pride in standing straight, you feel comfort in your comfy chair.
Rather than trying to make a difference, you just decide to turn away, because there’s a lot to choose from.

Well, not you, but maybe you have a friend…

The Internet killed being frank!
All we’re left with is a mass of cosy, harmless sheep, some goats and a handful of people that will tell you what they really think. And, of course, you have a new term for that: “offensive.”

Well, not you, but maybe you have a friend…

Posted on the 18th of June, 2010 | 9 Exquisite Comments

My Life Rocks

… because it’s the only one I get!

Why would anyone live their life any less than to the fullest?

A Romanian friend, Ovi Sîrb, started this craze in the local blogosphere and it’s been real nice to watch the upbeat reactions.

Posted on the 22nd of April, 2010 | 8 Coarse Comments

Zoe Keating – One Cello x 16

When I first got toe hear her music, I was blown away. I actually got from not knowing about her to ordering her CD online in five minutes. When the disk came in the mail, I was as happy as a little boy with a new toy.

I’ve given her music some time to settle in. Just to make sure it’s not infatuation. And not, it’s not. I’m listening to Fern, my favorite track, right now.

I cannot bring myself to describe Zoe Keating‘s music any better than her, so just give her a listen.

But I will say this, it’s like being picked up by a murder of crows and taken high above the busy city, high up to a place where time slows down and you can let yourself feel each stroke and tap on her cello as if it goes through you, touching and moving around things you might have forgotten you had; and then, as one song ends and another begins, you find tears in your eyes because of something that’s neither joy nor sorrow — her passion.

Then you brace yourself for the next ride.

Posted on the 8th of February, 2010 | 8 Brilliant Comments

Being Wanted: Better Than Sex

It’s funny how the human mind works, really. But the female mind is simply fascinating!

Some people are results driven. They don’t like mistaking motion for action. They like finality, and are willing to go to extreme lengths just to see that happen. They make for great executives.

It’s funny that woman executives are more efficient than men in the same position. It’s funny because women really like mistaking motion for action. For them, it’s not about the end result. There might never even be a finality to their game.

Apparently, women really appreciate being wanted. And just that. When they catch on to a guy that fancies them, they will live in that bubble for as long as they can. It’s amazing to witness.

The best part is their genetic coding, which makes them yearn for stability — a nice, constantly safe environment to bring up the kids. It’s usually the good guys that project this sort of image. So, it’s quite understandable why they like feeling wanted by a nice, good guy. Or two, or three. Nothing needs to happen, though. It’s all motion, not action.

Women like getting bonuses. So they really dig it when one o’ them bad guys acts like he’s interested. Bad guys are just sexy, and dangerous, and wrong. But women love it. The perspective passion adds so much value that they overlook the instability that would come with such a relationship. Not to say that there will be a relationship. Whether that happens or not is irrelevant, so long as the woman feels desired.

But here’s the fun part: women love it when a bad guy, seems like he does not want them. Moreover, he seems to be making a point about how they do not want them. The girl’s reaction is sometimes the same one as when the bad dude does want them. This time, there’s no prospect of a stable relationship that would be good for their offspring. There’s no real promise of passion, either. There are no compliments to fuel the girl’s ego. But said girl is excited nonetheless.

What happens is: the woman’s brain tricks her into believing the bad guy does, in fact, want her. Just that he might be playing bastard, which is the male version of playing hard to get. She will go ahead and do things that all women do: distorting reality to match her own ideas, see things that are not there as well as ignore whatever bit of information does not bode well with her fantasy.

Some women like to feel wanted, even if in their own imagination.

Posted on the 12th of January, 2010 | 17 Extraordinary Comments

Because Small Talk Will Only Get You So Far

Do you really listen when someone’s talking to you?

When you’re having a conversation with one person, or more, you should be trying to analyze each single bit of information that comes out of their mouth. Piecing them together to form a tale or a great idea.

What really happens is: you stop at the first keyword you hear. You then remember a story you can tell that’s somehow connected to the idea. Are you familiar with this feeling?
“Boy, just wait until I tell them this. They will so think I’m awesome when I’m done! They have to, because I do…”
You know, you’re thinking that story is so damn awesome that people will be awestruck.

The problem is, by the time you’ve thought all that, and ran the story through your head, the other person has exhausted their idea. And you missed out on all that! They took the blank stare in your eyes as a sign of you being uninterested with the particular subject. And they moved on, changing the topic, most likely.

Then you smuggle your little story into the conversation. It’s only slightly pertinent, but you make a big point as to how all-relevant it actually is. That same thought is still pounding in your head. “When I finish this story, boy, will they ever think I’m cool!”

That’s one of the things I hate about conversations today. With some people, it’s not an actual conversation, they’re just waiting for their turn to speak!

If you’re looking for great conversation, you shouldn’t need to look further than the people you already know. Just listen to them. Well, most of them.

Posted on the 8th of January, 2010 | 18 Mouth-watering Comments

It’s Complicated

A week ago, Horia went from being “single” to “it’s complicated” and you instantly had an opinion about it. Especially the ladies.

Now, let me explain. I don’t have a complicated relationship with a girl. No, not even her! And I do not have a complicated relationship with a guy either. Although recent evidence might suggest otherwise.

I just decided I have a very steady relationship with code and coding.

I love its braces, its commas, its mood swings and its get-things-done take on life!

While it’s very rewarding, it is time consuming, and it does have its limitations. And yes, I’m thinking sex-wise.
But then, you can’t have it all; can you?

So, it’s complicated!

Posted on the 14th of December, 2009 | 21 Intelligent Comments

Cheating is

Cheating is whatever you are doing with someone else that you would not want your lover to see.

I just thought I’d remind you of what I just remembered.

Posted on the 24th of November, 2009 | 16 Arrogant Comments

more than just keyframes and echo`s

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