#maskedidentity

[flashnfun]

Mood: cracked but composed. Happy Halloween!

[aashishx]

The verdict of society

We wear a mask and play a role, But what do they truly know? 

Do they see the pain we hide, Or just the mask we wear with pride?

The thoughts of others we can't control, But in our hearts, we must be whole. 

For only then can we be free, Unbound by what they think of thee.

#PublicPerception #SocietyVerdict #MaskedIdentity #InnerTruth #SelfAcceptance

[elisabethmanetta-blog]

Masked Identity

“Creature of the Earth”

Materials - Wire, tracing paper, tape, gel medium, ink

Dimensions - 18 in x 19 in x 13 in

My concept for this piece deals with who I am as a person and how I approach life. I incorporated organic lines to emphasize my natural and laid-back character. I chose to use the color green for my piece, not only because it it associated with nature, but also for its association with growth, harmony, and ambition. As a prop from the Renaissance period, I chose to include a mirror. The mirror represents my introspective nature, in which i utilize to learn and grow as a human being in a fast and chaotic world.

[violet-arts]

#zentangle #liquidlatex #latexmakeup #zentangledesign #mask #identity #maskedidentity

[sadiadogar-blog]

social media exhibitionism and dual identities

by Sadia Dogar

Who is the woman on your Facebook page zara? Is she you? No, really. Is she the woman who stays in her untidy, un pressed casual dress whole day, who hardly combs her hair while at home, runs out of groceries very often , and agonizes over the 'nakhras' of her maid? Or is she the you who works out, eats out at upscale eateries, visits lawn exhibitions and is a social  butterfly?

This response is not very uncommon about the people one knows both in 'actual reality' and 'virtual reality'.  By looking at the online image of these folks on the cyber space, specially the social media, one cannot help but envy them, but wait. is it worth it? the answer is simple, plain , big NO. As our social media life is the life that we want people to believe we lead, that’s the selective self representation. it’s not so much that they are glossifying their life in the digital realm, but that the web enables them to highlight a part of themselves that doesn’t get enough play in the real world. Never before have we had such a platform to express ourselves, nor such flexibility in how we do this.  Have a song that describes your day?  Post it.  Brought a new pair of shoes?  Show them off.  Annoyed at a colleague?  Go ahead and vent!   Social-networking sites, a product of the 21st century, provide new access to the self as an object. By providing multiple opportunities for selective self-presentation—through photos, personal details, and witty comments—social-networking sites exemplify how modern technology sometimes forces us to reconsider how we portray our image to the world.

But, let’s take a moment here for some introspection; does our ‘virtual’ reality complement our ‘real’ reality? Seldom…. And how it affects our happiness or sadness? Profoundly. When one scrolls down his/her social media profiles the page is loaded with perceived realities;  friends wearing designer dresses, going out for dinners, having quality time with family, we go awe-struck and into the mood of self-pity-Oh my God why am I not entitled to such a happening life, why I cant be that lucky, why my life is so boring- but hardly we realize that our friends on social media have almost all the problems that we have got in our lives, and that it took them 100 photos to pick ‘the one” to be posted online, on the basis of which we are getting frustrated.

Then what can we do about it? Start posting our pictures mopping the floor? Or put up a status about how u had an argument with your mother-in-law this morning? Or maybe about the office politics…umm…doesn’t sound like a great idea. Here comes the big question how can we opt for a ‘happy marriage’ of our “both realities’? And wait, if that’s  even possible? YES! There  are ways to sort a patch up between your ‘dual identities’. First of all learn to BE COMFORTABLE in your own skin, both literally and figuratively; accept your reality, there is no harm in projecting your best image but make sure it does not take toll of your happiness and peace of mind. Secondly, KNOW that no one is leading a perfect life, everyone has their own set of problems, it’s just that they have this propensity and in-fact right to not project them on social media, but that should not, in any way, makes you believe that you are not leading a life as perfect as that of them. EMBRACE your complete reality, if you post a picture dining out at an upscale restaurant, try, for a change, posting your picture having your regular ‘daal chawal’ with ‘achaar’too.  ENJOY your best moments without going frantic over not being able to get perfect display picture, you and only you have this exclusive right over that moment, don’t miss it for your audience on social media.  In short just BE yourself , even on the cyber space, it holds the key to your mental tranquility and thus happiness not the followers, likes and comments on your social media profiles.

[captainandor]

are you alive? *poking you with a stick*. where is the Newton's Law update, my friend? (i'm being silly, but you said to come bother you, so lo and behold, here i am)

BARELY. lmao, no, I really tried but dude, this chapter is 8,000 FREAKIN’ WORDS long when typically I shoot for 3-4,000. So yeah, it’s taking me longer to edit than I’d anticipated. (Time management is not one of my skills obviously haha oops)

Okay, so with revised expectations, let’s say Wednesday unless I get really productive tonight and surprise you all.

[thatmattattack]

Wait, is the 50th anniversary special out?

Nope, it's airing tomorrow at 7:50 pm GMT on BBC1. it's also airing at 2:50 pm EST, 1:50 pm CT, 12:50 pm MT and 11:50 am PT on BBC America. In Canada it will be airing on SPACE at 2:50 pm or 11:50 am depending on your time zone and in Australia it will air on November 24th on ABC at 6:50 am, 6:20 am, 5:20 am, and 3:50 am depending on where you reside (you can look more clearly at the picture here)

Meanwhile thousands of fans will also be viewing the episode in cinemas (both in 3D and 2D) across the world as it's being simulcasted. 

Happy viewing guys! It's a big day tomorrow!

[someonelikehugh]

Hey, could you tell me form what episode the this gif is from? /post/41302138965

Hi! It's from S02E02 - Autopsy :)