Lady Crushes

1. Marion Cotillard (Actress)

Why I like her: she appeared in some of my favourite films (Inception and La Vie en Rose) she is an incredibly gifted actress.

What I look forward to: her role in The Dark Knight Rises the third Batman movie in Christopher Nolan's masterpiece. 

2. Shakira (Singer)

 Why I like her: I grew up listening to Laundry Service and dancing to "Hips Don't Lie." She is also very active in the soccer world, appearing as the musical guest for World Cup 2006 and 2010. I enjoy her more recent CD's She Wolf and Sale El Sol.

What I look forward to: She just recently began dating Barcelona and Spain NT player Gerrard Pique, so her presence in soccer will no doubt increase.

3. Tina Fey (Comedian)

Why I like her: She is one of the greatest comedians of all time. We share a Greek heritage and she has been the writer and star of my favourite TV show 30 Rock. 

What I look forward to: Reading her new book Bossypants and the upcoming seasons of 30 Rock.

4. Anne Hathaway (Actress)

 Why I like her: She is intelligent and seems to be one of those celebrities who would be cool to hang out with. She was amazing in The Devil Wears Prada and did a good job as the Oscar host in 2011.

What I look forward to: Her role as Selina Kyle in the upcoming film The Dark Knight Rises.

My Favourite Quotes

1. "Il faut cultiver notre jardin.

(Let us cultivate our garden.)"

-Volitare (Candide) 

We must always cultivate thoughts and grow in knowledge. In order to cultivate our thoughts we must also weed out nonsense in our lives that prevents us from thinking critically. The garden is our world and we must cultivate it so that the good in humanity can flourish and the evil parts can be weeded out and composted. 

2. " L'homme est la seule créature qui refuse d'être ce qu'elle est.

(Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is.)"

-Albert Camus 

We are so reflexive as a society that we desire to be what we are not. We constantly wish that we are different in appearance, personality and prosperity. Other organisms are content to be what they are and it is uniquely human to question ones own existence and to desire something different.

3. "When you get right down to it, on the inside, aren't we all just midgets dressed in felt?" 

-Jon Stewart empathizes with the Teletubbies February 11, 1999

 

Empathy is at the core of humanity and it is important to see that we are all derived not only from the same ideas but what is truly inside us all is the same.

4."A lie is more comfortable than doubt, more useful than love, more lasting than truth."

— Gabriel Garcia Marquez. 

It is true that telling lies is easier than explaining the truth. With lies we can get things accomplished, we can persuade others and persuade ourselves. They are more useful than the truth because they show in their way true intentions of people. I am still trying to understand what this quote means.

5. "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."
-V for Vendetta

Honey Badgers.

Honey Badgers are delightful animals.

I want one for a pet.

They are not only cute but they are awesome.

They eat poisonous snakes.

None one will mess with a honey badger.