December 2011
6 posts
Volunteer Opportunities: Philadelphia →
Just click on the pink link above.
Watch“Kiran Bir Sethi shows how her groundbreaking Riverside School in India teaches kids life’s most valuable lesson: “I can.” Watch her students take local issues into their own hands, lead other young people, even educate their parents.” - Ted.com
Here’s the thing… The children are literally our future. If we are not guiding them in the right direction,...
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS?
Well, I don’t usually do this, I don’t think… Well I’ve probably done them on here… But I’m going to start paying attention to my resolutions…
Pay more attention to Pedestal. With school & working 2 jobs it’s been so crazy, but I love this blog and its message so much that I’m going to be sure to make time for it.
Begin blue printing...
“I do not know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did, or I have...”
– Susan Butcher
November 2011
5 posts
Watch“Anthropologist Helen Fisher takes on a tricky topic — love –- and explains its evolution, its biochemical foundations and its social importance. She closes with a warning about the potential disaster inherent in antidepressant abuse.” - Ted.com
I watched this talk sometime last year when I was going through last year times… haha, but I found it to be rather interesting...
“One’s prime is elusive. You little girls, when you grow up, must be on the...”
– Muriel Spark
So, where have I been?
Well, I finally feel like it’s time to get Pedestal started up again after a long 11 months of not so steady posting. The reason I took such a long break away from Pedestal is because I want to always give my ALL to this blog and the past 11 months have been hectic ones.
I finally got a new place. After a good year or so living at my grandparents I knew it was time to get out on my own...
Sprouter →
I just came across this website named “Sprouter” which is a website to help entrepreneurs start up their businesses. The website allows people who have been successful in entrepreneurship to answer the questions of those who are trying to be successful as well. What’s even better about this website… for Pedestal at least, is that it was founded by Sarah Prevette.
...
July 2011
2 posts
WatchJanet Echelman was rejected from art school after art school, but never let that stop her. “Art Unusual” is an understatement for her creations. Her innovative art ideas amaze.
She’s also working on a project for City Hall, Philadelphia.
Watch & see her in action.
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Pedestal Blog →
mourningbark:
Pedestal is a blog that I created back in October of 2009 to empower young women. My intention was to be the person to influence positive things that women weren’t hearing from their main sources; mothers & fathers. So far, Pedestal has been going almost two years strong & I hope to continue this blog until the very end. My goal is to eventually turn it in to a monthly...
June 2011
3 posts
“I think all women go through periods where we hate this about ourselves, we...”
– Angelina Jolie
Woman Made Gallery →
So I guess one of my first trips will be to Chi Town to visit this art gallery.
Cool Concepts:
Non profit organization
“Supports women in the arts”
Located in Chicago
Click on the link above to visit the website.
Image from their blog https://womanmadegallery.wordpress.com/
May 2011
1 post
WatchSarah Kay’s “If I should have a daughter…”
What a wonderful talk. I saw her once on Def Poetry Jam & loved her & now it’s great to see her on ted.com.
March 2011
2 posts
LAST TIME!!!
MOVED
I couldn’t do the whole side jawn blog lol… Having WOOD as my side blog to Pedestal didn’t make sense. I really wanted it to be my primary blog, especially since I am on a creative hiatus for Pedestal. Sorry for all the confusion, but this should be the last time I change the location of my blog for a while.
Sincerely,
Jess
New Blog
http://mourningbark.tumblr.com/
NEW BLOG::
Pedestal will be on a hiatus for another 4 months. I will continue posting to my blog titled “WOOD”
http://immatureoddness.tumblr.com/
Follow if you dare :)
January 2011
14 posts
sio sio sio: a message to every girl (and boy) →
newwavefeminism:
leafybrranch:
Stop using the word “slut” to insult girls. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having sex with whoever you want, whenever you want, as long as you want it. Don’t be afraid of your sexuality.
Stop teaching girls “how to not get raped” and instead…
Tim William "Tripping" →
Congratulations!
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Check out Tim William-Tripping Video feat Travis McCoy & YOURS TRUELY ME! ^_^
Hurry & Place your vote!
We’re taking this video all the way to MTV WORLDWIDE!!
Love you Fam!
“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can...”
– Mary Kay Ash
The Lesson
I keep on dying again. Veins collapse, opening like the Small fists of sleeping Children. Memory of old tombs, Rotting flesh and worms do Not convince me against The challenge. The years And cold defeat live deep in Lines along my face. They dull my eyes, yet I keep on dying, Because I love to live.
-Maya Angelou
“I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only...”
– Rebecca West
WatchI came across this really cool video via ted.com. Miwa Matreyek uses projections & her body’s shadows to create art in a form not familiar with many of us. This innovative use of shadows had my mind in a daze for the full ten minutes that the video played!
Happy New Year!
I hope all is well & all went well for everyone last night & today as we celebrated the coming of another year. 2011, Hmmm, where are all the flying cars & Rosies (The Jetsons)? I thought that’s what I’d see, but I guess we haven’t entered that age yet :(
Anyway, my reason for really coming on here & blogging wasn’t to talk about the new year, or...
December 2010
7 posts
Did you have your dose of art today?
Mirit Ben Nun is an Israeli artist. Her paintings (that I’ve seen) consist of beautiful colors & abstract designs that make your eyes… Happy. The women & faces of women she paints are amazing in every aspect from proportions of lips to face, to body design, colors, and patterns.
To check out more of Mirit’s art, visit her website @ http://www.miritart.com/
WatchA video I came across tonight randomly, I wasn’t going to post it, but as I listened to it I found it to be a necessity in everyone modern day woman’s life.
Judy Norsigian, executive director of Boston Women’s Health Book collective talks about issues women face, including: vaccines, fashion, weight issues, & more.
“Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not...”
– Helen Keller
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM PEDESTAL :)
It’s the holidays & things can get a little hectic. With all the parties, gifts to wrap, stressful mall visiting, etc, you’re bound to be going through the ups & downs of the holiday roller coaster. Here are a few things I try to remember around this time of the year.
It’s not the end of the world if you can’t buy everyone a present. We are in a recession after...
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The Weather Outside is Frightening: Pt 2
It’s winter again, & I’ve noticed an abundance of “I hate this cold!” “This weather SUCKS!” “I’m not going anywhere in this weather” tweets & facebook statuses. I am here to help you embrace the weather & experience life, even through the tough weather times!
1.) Embrace the cold, bundle up, & take a walk downtown with...
PHREQUENCY TURNS 2!!!
Special shout out & congratulations to Leah Kauffman for doing it big with Phrequency & a second year in continuing to show how women can do big things!
Happy Birthday Phrequency!
TONIGHT
Come celebrate with Leah & special performances by HENNESSY YOUNGMAN, NICOS GUN, AND DRAGON KING!
@ Vincent Michael Gallery
{1050 North Hancock Street (The Piazza) Philadelphia, PA}
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November 2010
4 posts
“You must learn day by day, year by year, to broaden your horizon. The more...”
– Ethel Barrymore
“You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die, or when. You can...”
– Joan Baez
October 2010
9 posts
HALLOWEEN: PARTY EDITION!
I know that I’m super late about this, but I decided that better late than never stands true, for this anyway. Wanna get out & get wild like a halloween wildcat? Here are a couple events you can attend in Philly tonight!
First up is PYT. Located in NoLibs & one of my favorite places to be, PYT has been holding Halloween parties all weekend. On top of having a killer kick ass party...
“It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male...”
– Susan B. Anthony
Happy 1st Birthday Pedestal BLOG!!
Tomorrow is October 16, 2010! What does that mean? It’s Pedestal’s 1st birthday!! WOOO! I was going to throw some elaborate party, or drink champagne with friends, but I’ve decided to scratch all the parties & champagne drinking until Pedestal is either a magazine… or a full on website! For Pedestal’s birthday, I ask that you all to spread the word of the...
“Sometimes you just have to do what feels right in your soul and not question its...”