hello there, i'm Nettra (pronounced according to spelling: net + tra = nettra).
i'm a global nomad and digital native currently based in Paris. i was born in California, raised in Phnom Penh and loved my three years in New York City.
i am a recovering political scientist keen on helping diverse stakeholders work together towards sustainable solutions to poverty. learning about the impact of technology, entrepreneurship and creativity on society is what gives me energy.
this tumblr helps me keep track of things which have happened to me, as well as the interesting, funny, inspiring and beautiful links i find this on this internet odyssey (read more).
for something more focused and structured (i.e., without photos of cute animals), you may like to browse my online art portfolio or visit my website. you can also find me on twitter, ask me a question or feed my fish.
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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
After hearing @csdickey speak on a panel this week, I explored Newsweek’s new website. It seems that they are one of the few news sites to have paid heed (perhaps, out of necessity) to the social and photo-centric internet experience. They’ve separated the Daily Beast’s more fun, SEO-friendly brand from Newsweek’s serious image.
I have only just discovered the gorgeous revamp of the Newsweek homepage, the Newsweek article view (love the peek-a-boo photos) and the newsweek tumblr’s voice.
Take a look at what the Newsweek tumblr reblogged below, complete with a fun, snarky comment at the end.
In this week’s Newsweek, a little something about Yahoo & Tumblr’s marriage. And a request: “Please don’t mess with any of our favorite Tumblrs, like the beauties below.”
- BEST TUMBLR FOR BREAKING NEWS: SHORTFORMBLOG
- MOST LOL-WORTHY ANIMAL TUMBLR: CATS THAT LOOK LIKE RON SWANSON
- BEST CROWDSOURCED TECH TUMBLR: THE INTERNET WISHLIST
- MOST CHARMING VINTAGE-Y TUMBLR: QUESTIONABLE ADVICE AND ADVERTISEMENTS
- MOST STIMULATING ART-AND-DESIGN TUMBLR: HELLO YOU CREATIVES
- MOST GORGEOUS PHOTOGRAPHY TUMBLR: FOTOJOURNALISMUS
- TRAVEL TUMBLR THAT’S ALMOST AS GOOD AS AN ACTUAL TRIP: THE TRAVEL NETWORK
- MOST POP-CULTURE-SAVVY FASHION TUMBLR: TEXTBOOK
- BEST BOYFRIEND TUMBLR: YOUR LL BEAN BOYFRIEND
Congrats everyone! Now go follow those tumblrs and get them up in yo’ dashboard. Sorry about the caps, btw, we copy/pasted straight from the website and did we feel like going through and rewriting these headilnes? No we did not. We are too busy applauding. Click through though to see what we wrote about each winner.
The French elite wasn’t trained to succeed in the world; it was trained to succeed in central Paris. Hollande, who attended three elite schools, is now discovering the world as president. His state visit to China last month was the first time he’d ever set foot there.
@KuperSimon
Gas pump prank turns couple into Internet sensation
In case you haven’t seen this viral video, it is worth a watch. A couple is pranked at a gas station, play along and, in doing so, win our hearts. My theory for why it has gone viral is of course in part due to their talent but more due to their authenticity.
They were not afraid to show their passion for the songs they were singing, make funny sounds, or to dance in public. This, added to the fact that they were pranked, shows their vulnerability. Their emotions are genuine - we see the moments when the couple are surprised, plus the embarrassment of the wife at the beginning. There are no fancy costumes, make up or special effects. The husband continues singing along as he fills his tank with gas - he has nothing to prove here, he is just being his enthused self. The gas station setting is so familiar and thus very easy to relate to. The economic context in at the moment, with gas prices and unemployment still high, only adds to the couple’s likeability.
The Tonight Show got lucky with this perfect mix of ingredients. If the couple keeps on with this attitude, they won’t need luck. Their love and joie de vivre is inspiring.
Never give up on your dreams ;)
Gay marriage? No way! It’s against nature.
Love this!!
Felt a bit overwhelmed last week and so I put this classic TEDx talk from David Allen on again. I think anyone living in modern society can relate to what he describes. Thanks to @rahafharfoush for introducing me to the GTD philosophy.
I love the following image. I find it calming and motivating: David Allen quietly gazing at the moon on his unstable boat, on the raging sea, with his girlfriend at the time.
Love the ending of the video.
