What did Pablo do this week?
- Took some pictures on my film camera.
- Celebrated my birthday.
- Went to San Francisco
- Ate Pan Dulce
- Packed my bags.
- Wore Cool Sunglasses
- Got film developed.
- Added check-ins on my notes.
- wrote 2 blog posts this week.
Blog: May 2023
Not Smiling Every Single Moment
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Ever since I was young, I was the guy who always had a smile on his face. I mean like 90% of the time. Any where I went, any where I was spotted, any encounter. I, Pablo Morales was the smiling kid.
FaƧade
Smiling would help me put on a faƧade or a filter to mask the many emotions I feel at any given moment.
Abroad
When I visit Mexico, I've learned not to smile as much. I just experience life differently. I try not to stand out. I am always happy to see the people I love.
When I was studying in Europe, I truly learned not to smile. Many Europeans don't smile when they are out and about with their day. During studying abroad, I made it a goal to not stand out as an "American", especially during the political turmoil happening in the United States.
Even when I reverted back to my "typical smiling," I never truly reverted back.
It's okay not to smile
By not smiling, I am learning to express myself more. I can be in a great mood but not smile? Yes, I can! By smiling all the time, it taught me I wasn't true to myself. I wasn't being fair to myself. I was defrauding myself. How can I be a real person if I can't express myself?
Am I happy?
You're asking yourself this question? Is Pablo Morales, actually happy with himself? Yes, I am happy.
Has it been hard to love myself? Yes. Overall, happiness does not fall into one size fits all scenario.
There is a side of me that I am afraid to explore. I have a battle ahead. I am still looking for this battle with a smile or frown.
My Favorite New York Times Interactives
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Screenshot of 2021: The Year in Visual Stories and Graphics | Copyright The New York Times
Many people who know me personally, know that I love the New York Times. I'll get straight to the point... I love their Interactives. New York Times (NY Times) interactive articles allow me to visualize and get a deeper understanding of what is trying to be conveyed. Some interactives are very simple to very complex in nature. The interactive visuals are amazing.
Since I am really into photography, I really appreciate the the beautiful photography across the New York Times but the interactives take the cake! I will literally drool hours upon hours just reading and browsing the beautiful photography. The videography was amazing as well. I used some videos from the interactives as examples or inspiration. on how to become better at using the camera, and make better content, overall.
The New York Times is great at their web development. It really has helped me become better at designing on the web and becoming more visual. I am no where near any good web designer/web developer.
My first interactive, which I don't think they called interactive at the time, was Snow Fall back in 2012.
The categories of Interactives that I enjoy are (in no particular order):
- Environment
- Education
- Latin America
- Politics
- Technology
- Travel
Here is my top 5 6 New York Times Interactives. If you need access to an article, I can help you out. Just send me an email at hello@lifeofpablo.com.
- Can You Gerrymander Your Party to Power?
- 114,000 Students in N.Y.C. Are Homeless. These Two Let Us Into Their Lives. Written by Eliza Shapiro; Photographs by Brittainy Newman
- Opinion | The Women Who Had Abortions Before Roe v. Wade - The New York Times
- The Prosecutorās Deal, the Defendantās Dilemma
- 52 Places to Go in 2023
- Escalating Tricks, Escalating Fears See How the Dixie Fire Created Its Own Weather
Podcasts I am currently listening
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I remember when I was a kid in the early 2000s when iTunes was at the height of its popularity. I used to get a free song of the week, which was baller! Who doesn't like free music. Then one day I stumbled upon the podcast section of iTunes. I remember seeing lots of podcasts on there. If my memory recalls correctly, podcasts were not only audio but also certain podcasts were available as videos. Often these videos were extras, bloopers, behind the scences, interviews, etc. I've been enamored with podcast at an young age. For ten years or so, I remember simply falling off of podcasts. I regret that very much. Better late than never to jump back on. I wish I could remember the name of the podcasts I used to listen to.
I am sharing the podcasts I enjoy listening too. I am always looking for more. If you have any goodones to share, email me at hello@lifeofpablo.com. I'd be happy to take with open arms any suggestions.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
New York Times
Gimlet Media/Spotify
Try Guys
World Languages
Reddit Based
Crooked Media
