To Each Their Own Journey

Alejandra | 23 | An atom in a vast and inexplicably beautiful universe.

[barcarole]

Working manuscript of Satie’s Waltz in C Major for piano solo (Tendrement), dated 1902. 

[ruinedchildhood]

[mjalti]

every single person dating an earth sign:

[alyjandra]

I dislike being an earth sign.

[elosilla]

Cute fairy tea set by Twig and Toadstool ❤

[gemma-antiqua]

Iranian gold earrings, dated to the 11th century CE. Source: Khalili Collections.

[nomadicbantu]

[respectfulmemes]

[wastelandian]

[homoinmotion]

Contracorriente (ENG: Undertow)

Director: Javier Fuentes-León Stars: Tatiana Astengo, Manolo Cardona (Miguel) and Cristian Mercado (Santiago) Peru | 2009 | 100min 

An unusual ghost story set on the Peruvian seaside; a married fisherman struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town’s rigid traditions. A fishing village that seems to come out of somebody’s dream. A loving husband about to become a father and a forbidden love. Cristian Mercado in a beautifully drawn performance takes us into his own predicament with honesty and astonishing tenderness. The emotional details of his love for another man are nothing short of extraordinary.

From the beginning it’s obvious that Santiago and Miguel have a relationship that is special and goes beyond their physical attraction. Throughout the film, we discover, they have a history, and, like “Brokeback Mountain”, things don’t quite work out. To make things more complicated, there is the pregnant and lovely wife, and there is true affection in the marriage, but it’s a small place, minds are not open, and there is the little marriage of jealousy, sexual attraction, and local gossip.

Miguel, eventually must choose the best possible path; this might mean complete repudiation by his community and the end of his marriage. However, this sacrifice might be necessary in order to save the soul of his beloved. Yes, it sounds complicated and a bit far fetched in paper, but the beautiful script uses simple exchanges to deliver the message, to show us what tortures the souls of the trio, and how the community copes with the drama.

Full version (ESP)

[racksley]

I love when people talk deep with me. when it’s not just a ‘what’s up’ conversation, it’s one filled with random thoughts and questions about the world. like genuine hopes or concerns. I love that deep weird shit, it gets to me

[death-by-lulz]

im not crying theres just a bit of homework in my eye

[alyjandra]

im not crying theres just a bit of procrastination in my eye

[iamaghostcat]

Beasts of the Southern Wild, Benh Zeitlin

[mjalti]

Vogue Brazil by Mar+Vin

[anexperimentallife]

This whole thread is cool and wholesome.

[unearthedviews]

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. 1993. Indian wedding. © David Alan Harvey/Magnum Photos

[deceptivelips]

we need a little more empathy. this is why representation is important 

[lesstalkmoreillustration]

Kristen Meyer