Everyday Is Thanksgiving Day

To me, everyday is Thanksgiving Day.  I don't think a day passes by that I'm not thankful for something.  A lot of people take their days for granted.  They look at yesterday as a mistake or wishing that day would never have happened.  At some point in that twenty-four hour period you had to be grateful for something.  Whether it be another breathing day of life, waking up next to the person you love, or for simply having that cup of coffee in the morning.

We often times encounter difficult days... the loss of a loved one, a terrible disease, a hurtful breakup, a car accident, unpaid bills, trouble at work, or you're just having a bad day.  One thing to remember, there are people out there who have it far worse than you, and they're thankful for every day they get the chance to live.  They pray that they're not hung from a noose for being gay, stoned to death for having an affair, or humiliated in front of millions of people for speaking against their government.  

So the next time you feel at your worst, take that tiny glimmer of hope (that one second, minute, or hour), and be thankful that you're you.

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

- Peter aka BLADE 7184

A Single Line of Fine Art

The moment I saw this video online, I knew I had to share it.  It's pretty darn cool.  Chan Hwee Chong, an artist from Singapore recreates famous works of art, all by using a single line.

In an inspired advertising campaign for Faber-Castell, designer Chan Hwee Chong demonstrates his unbelievable talent by creating spiral illustrations inspired by some of the most popular masterpieces in history. 

Using the above mentioned company’s pens, he starts with a blank canvas, and by drawing a continuous line in a spiral he somehow manages to make detailed reproductions of the famous works of art. 

The level of precision and control in Chong’s creations is simply amazing, and although I watched a short video of him in action, I’m still not sure how he manages to achieve such detailed reproductions with a single line. [source]

Kiss of the Week - Issue No. 001

When I started my "Kiss of the Week" series in 2007 on Peter's Daily Blog, I never thought I would get as far as I did with it.  At the beginning I was only posting photos of two hot guys kissing, but later incorporated a "Quote of the Day" with it - and the rest is history.

Over the next few months I will be posting my original posts and slowly introducing the series to my current blog BLADE 7184.  So without further adieu, here's the first issue...

Thanksgiving Warning

Be careful what table scraps you give to your dog this Thanksgiving.  Many are toxic to dogs.  Do your research and NO Turkey Bones!!

Thanksgiving Seating Chart

A Very Gaga Thanksgiving

Update:  

If you didn't watch the special earlier tonight, I'm sure you can find it online somewhere.  But for those who wish to see a "Marry The Night" teaser for the upcoming release of her much anticipated music video, you can watch it here.

 

Yes, it's going to be a very Gaga Thanksgiving tonight.  So all you little monsters make sure to watch before you go out and get yourself intoxicated. LOL.  I know I'll be watching.  Well, I have to; I have a crazy little monster here at home who won't let me go anywhere without watching it.  Watch a teaser for the special right here.

Pro Tips For Surviving Thanksgiving

hahaha, check out these tips and many more. LOL.

Don't Use Chopsticks. It Makes You Look Like A Douche.

Stuffing Makes Everything Better.

Annoying Family Members Can Be Easily Silenced With More Food.

Political Debates Are A Buzzkill, Unless You're Right.

Quoted - The Salvation Army on Homosexuality

“Sexual attraction to the same sex is a matter of profound complexity. Whatever the causes may be, attempts to deny its reality or to marginalize those of a same-sex orientation have not been helpful. The Salvation Army does not consider same-sex orientation blameworthy in itself. Homosexual conduct, like heterosexual conduct, requires individual responsibility and must be guided by the light of scriptural teaching. Scripture forbids sexual intimacy between members of the same sex. The Salvation Army believes, therefore, that Christians whose sexual orientation is primarily or exclusively same-sex are called upon to embrace celibacy as a way of life. There is no scriptural support for same-sex unions as equal to, or as an alternative to, heterosexual marriage. Likewise, there is no scriptural support for demeaning or mistreating anyone for reason of his or her sexual orientation. The Salvation Army opposes any such abuse.” 

         – the Salvation Army‘s ridiculous policy on homosexuality

The Hitchhiker's Guide To Murder

If you want something to make your day, the following video is it. OMG, it's absolutely hilarious! 

Back when I was in college, I remember driving around with a group of my friends, dropping them off at their houses after a party, and heading back to my place. It was a long way from home after my last stop. 

I am about 10 miles from a town called Orangedale with woods for miles on end, when I run out of gas. I know, I know, it sounds like a scary movie, and no my brick cell phone wouldn't work!! LOL.

Well, I had to hitchhike. A nice guy picked me up, took me to a gas station, and I got home safely that night. 

Of course, I tell myself that this would never happen again, but it does...

A few months later I am driving home for the holidays when I run out of gas. A sweet old couple pick me up, take me to the nearest gas station, where I proceed to call my parents for help. 

These days it isn't like that.  According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 99.9% of hitchhikers are murderers, and 99.9% of people who pick up hitchhikers are ALSO murderers.  Then there's this video.... sure to make you laugh.

OMG Hilarious! - X-ray

Politics 101: Biggest Military Spenders

No... it can't be!  The United States.  Really?  We ask ourselves why this country is in the state that it is in, and this graph tells you why.  I posted a blog earlier this month, "United Bases of America" with a map showing the amount of military bases we have around the world.  And these are just the bases we are aware of.

I'm all for protecting our country, but do we have to protect everyone else?  Why can't they handle their own crap?  These are the amounts in 2010 alone.

One Hit Wonders - 001: Graduation (Friends Forever)

So who doesn't remember that one song by that one artist?  Ummm.  What was her name?  Oh yeah,  
Vitamin C.

I originally started this series on Peter's Daily Blog, back in the summer of 2007, and have been wanting introduce it to my current blog.  Well, there's no time like the present.  Starting with my first issue, here is Blade 7184's One Hit Wonders...

A one-hit wonder is a person or act known mainly for only a single success. The term is most often used to describe music performers with only one hit single - Wikipedia

The following song was first played in 1999, reaching its peak in 2000.  Everyone in their graduating classes used it as their "class song", and has been used in countless ceremonies ever since.

I like the song, it's quite catchy and actually brings back many memories.  Yeah, it brought a tear to my eye.

Karma's A B*tch

When you have nothing nice to say, take anonymous revenge and then confess in a passive-aggressive letter. Oh, and really emphasize that you're "Sorry!!!"

Dear person,
I'm sorry I put a dent in your car. I didn't want to but, I did when I tried to park next to you. I am not leaving my information because you chose to use two spaces and i just wanted to park in one. The scratches are because I used a towel that had sand on it to try and clean the dent/paint off. Beaches are fun.

Please look your car over for the dent and scratches and each time you see them remember not to park in two spaces.

- Sorry!!!

Student vs. Professor

I guess the next time a professor tries to outsmart his student, he better be well-prepared. Better yet, take a class on student-teacher etiquette. LOL. 

Too funny. I'd have to go with the student, he was quite clever.

If The World Were A Village of 100 People: Issue No. 12 - Sexual Orientation

This is the 12th poster out of the 20 posters I have shared with you over the past several months.

Every week I have been asking, "What if the world were a village of 100 people?"  And by using statistics based on the spread of the population in the world, Toby Ng Design created these posters as another way of looking at how our world is today. 

If you missed any of the previous issues, click here.

OMG Hilarious! - Forgot

Movies to Watch: Brave

This looks like a really cute movie to watch. It kind of reminds me of "How To Train Your Dragon" by Dreamworks, without the Dragon of course.

I'm a sucker for animated movies, so I think I'll mark June 22, 2012 down in my calendar.  Check out the trailer below.

According to Disney, the film is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows a brave princess named Merida, who confronts and challenges tradition, destiny and some pretty fierce beasts.  Throughout her journey she realizes the true meaning of courage.

The film features the voices of Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly, Julie Walters, Kevin McKidd, Robbie Coltrane, and Craig Ferguson.

Isn't This The Truth? Group Projects

So about two months ago they held a group project at work in order to achieve our annual goals for the department. The main topics were communication and what we would do in the event someone was out for a day or more.  Long story short, nobody really learned a damn thing.  Oh and btw, this chart is how our group project went down that afternoon.

Must Watch: Never Say No To Panda

When I saw these advertisements over a year ago, I swear my ass was laughing so hard I was crying.  The ads were for Panda cheese which came out with a successful advertising campaign that consisted of about five commercials. 

The videos are still on YouTube and have already received millions of views. In fact, they were handed awards from Cannes Lions.  And why wouldn’t they? The idea is courageous, some might even argue too bold (hence giving it even more value), and relatively unorthodox. They’re simply hilarious.

The campaign was created by Advantage Marketing & Advertising (who were understandably ecstatic with the award). 

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