Olesya Zinovief

Turkish ice-cream teaser

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:16:00 +0000

LOL! Will this guy ever get his ice-cream? I must admit he is very patient!

Flash-mob in Dubai airport

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:12:00 +0000

Ha! This is my favourite flash-mob by far!

How about thinking before talking?

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:36:00 +0000

"One man asked Socrates: — Do you know what your friend told me about you? — Wait, — Socrates stopped him, — first you have to sift what you want to say through three sieves. — Three sieves? — Before you say something you have to sift you information. First it's a sieve of truth. Are you sure that it's truth? — No, I just heard it. — So you don't know if it's true or not. Let's sift it through the second sieve — sieve of kindness. Do you want to say something good about my friend? — No, actually the opposite. — That means, — Socrates continued, — you are going to tell me something bad about him, but not even sure if it's true or not. Let's try the third sieve — sieve of usefulness. Is it really necessary for me to hear what you want to tell me? — No, it's not necessary. — So, — Socrates concluded, — information you wanted to share with me is not true, not kind and not useful. Why do you have to share it then?”
Source: from my facebook wall

How to grow business? - Catvertise it!

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:13:00 +0000

I felt bad about sharing too many cat images on Facebook lately, but I still can't resist it. They are simply unignorable. And that's also the point of a Toronto Advertising Agency, John St., that opened a separate cat video division within their firm. With production, filming and seeding all in-house.

Watching the growth of cat online content, they are definitely the future on internet. Mark Zuckerberg said that by 2012 cats will comprise 75% of all online and mobile content. Cat are surely taking over the world:)

Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z… what’s after?

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:40:00 +0000

Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z… what’s after?
We know Gen X very well, most of us belong to Gen Y now, our kids are being born into Gen Z, but what is next? X, Y, Z – our alphabet finishes there. Do we start a new one after? Is there going to be a new one at all?
The last one misses most of the essential things human must have anyways… They don’t know how to communicate, they lack interpersonal skills, they can’t listen and it seems as they are moving to the virtual world that they prefer over the real one… One of the most disastrous characteristics they posses is their addiction to an instant action and satisfaction due to internet technology that actually contradicts the core of life, which is about compassion and patience. Partly us, mostly out kids… we already have some of these features. So, as they are identified it is time to destroy them!

Joker

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:14:00 +0000

Couple of months ago I decided to challenge myself ~~as I always do~~ and paint a portrait, and not just any... I wanted something different and daring, so I chose Joker...
So, here it comes, the final result!

Living art

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:14:00 +0000

Today I locked myself up in the apartment not only for a pajama day, junk food and drinks. I also did a painting that finally I am going to decorate my living room with. Here it is:

This is acryl; 50x33 inches in size.

You can go check more of my works here: http://xameleo.tumblr.com/

Serenity of our souls...

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:34:00 +0000

I've read in one of my reading matter today that we should think of ourselves as of an ocean: As you look at it - it's all stormy and windy, but it's just the surface - most of it is deep down and there it's all very powerful and calm.

And that's exactly how our souls are - just like an ocean - they are powerful and calm. Emotions, negative thoughts, problems - all this is just a surface; the immense part of our souls is deep down and it's very peaceful and serene there.

And when there's too much noise on the surface that's what I listen to:

2011 Halloween Light Show -- Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:04:00 +0000

Wow, this looks like so much fun! I wish I was their neighbour!

Как говорить...

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:10:00 +0000

Несмотря на обложку, это одна из самых занимательных и полезных книг, которые я когда-либо читала. Я как всегда не смогла удержаться от подчеркивания наиболее интересных мест в книге и практически зачеркала её всю. Ниже привожу самое интересное, что зацепило:

Если с ваших уст сорвалось расисткое замечание или просто пренебрежительный отзыв, то вас навсегда запомнят как автора этой фразы.
Я не позволю своим устам изрекать то, чего не в силах перенести моя голова.
Прежде чем открывать рот, определите чего вы хотите... Просто промолчать - это также естественно. Подумайте. А потом говорите.
На то, чтобы произвести впечатление требуется 7 секунд, а на то, чтобы его разрушить - 1.
Иногда нас больше всего бесят в окружающих те пороки, которыми мы обладаем сами.
Всегда говорите с людьми и разрешайте проблемы, тактично задавая вопросы и разрешая недоразумения и недопонимания.
Если нам удастся изменить мысли, то мы приблизимся к возможности совершать желаемые поступки.
Играйте роли и делайте это качественно. Составляете сценарии и практикуйте их с трудными людьми (пробовала - забавляет:)
Вы - это ваши мысли! Слова же - самое мощное лекарство, которое есть у человека.

Charged with 'Gemini Blogger' sign!

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:34:00 +0000

I found horoscope for a Gemini blogger, which I am. And it's surprisingly accurate:

Geminis always hide two bloggers inside themselves, that's why there can be noticed a duality on their blogs. They often go through times of uncertainty when making decisions, they suddenly change the name of the blog, design, hosting and even move to another domain. It seems like they are always trying to hide from someone and find something new. Even when reading their posts, they can start writing them from the end. Geminis often have mania for writing, but they can't be imbued with the ideas of other authors. They are intolerant to conservative bloggers and boring competitions. Their fingers are running very fast through the keyboard, ideas overflow, but they lack stability and patience. (from http://horoscopes.rambler.ru)

What can I say... guilty of charge! It's all shockingly accurate...
By the way, same goes for my favorite number: number five. Feels like they've been spying on me...

Number Five This is the freedom lover. The number five is an intellectual vibration. These are "idea" people with a love of variety and the ability to adapt to most situations. Ruled by Mercury. Keywords: adaptable, freedom-loving, romantic, resourceful, witty, fun-loving, curious, flexible, accommodating. If expressed negatively, non-committal, irresponsible, inconsistent. As lovers: These lovers are generally attractive to the opposite sex, as they are adaptable, curious, and friendly. Their wit and love of fun is unmistakable. In order to be happy in love, they need some level of change and variety. They also require mental stimulation. They are quick to adapt to ups and downs, but when under-stimulated, they can be inconsistent and resisting of making commitments. (find your number here)

You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:21:00 +0000

I just finished reading this book called "You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up" and I must say I enjoyed it a lot. Not that it inspired me to anything, but I really liked spicy and realistic view both writers have. The book is greatly entertaining, too. Well, it is to me as I relate to a lot of things said there. It's really funny as well. For example, when she says: "...Just uttering the phrase "You're exactly like your dad" cuts right to the quick. On the other hand, saying "You're nothing like your dad" produces the same devastating effect. I use one when Jeff loses temper and the other when comparing him to how successful his dad has been in his chosen profession".
In this book Jeff and Annabelle are far from being polite or politically correct, but that's exactly what makes it really interesting to read. They list all the cons of marriage revealing the difficulties they are facing and all the things they hate about each other, but at the end their love proves to be even stronger because they love each other even after acknowledging all these defects and difficulties. They want to stay together and love each other even after knowing that:

Japanese women who live with their in-laws are more than three time more likely to have heart attacks than those that don't.
69% of disagreements that arise in marriage are never resolved.
70% of couples argue about money at least once a week.
75% of suicide attempts are due to relationship; 11% of the murders in the US are killings by intimates.
Harvard and Boston scholars came to agree that the more people knew about each other the more they liked each other.
Only one in three couples says raising children is an important part of marriage.
A lousy marriage might literally make you sick. Marriage has traditionally been thought to prolong life and promote health; new research from Brigham Young University has shown that that's true only if you have a good marriage. Marital strife can raise your risk for heart disease.
Women who "self-silenced" during conflict with their spouses, compared with women who did not, had four times the risk of dying according to findings published in 2007 in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.
Only 38% of mothers of infants report having high marital satisfaction compared to 62% of childless women.
Psychologists predict gay spouses will experience happier unions. Gay and lesbian couples tend to assign household labor more fairly and resolve conflict more constructively.
Participants in a University of Michigan study were asked how strongly they responded to questions such as "My spouse gets on my nerves". In every age group, people were more more annoyed with spouses than with friends and family and the annoyance only increases the longer they were married.
Data in the 2004 National Population and Family Development Board study in Malaysia revealed that "meddlesome in-laws" are the number one reason why Indian couples get divorced. Ironically, most of these marriages were arranged by the same in-laws who later cause conflict with the spouses they once chose.

There are millions reasons to fight about when two absolutely different people decide to share their lives and space together. By Jeff and Annabelle deal with it giving each other space and life and after all the shouting and fighting they seem to love each other even more. As she says: "There's a saying often bandied about: would you rather be happy or would you rather be right? Right, of course! Being right is what makes me happy." And he gives her space to be right and when he doesn't she fights it off anyway just as she gives up on something that he really insists on doing or having. They complement each other like a jigsaw tiles, even when they argue. I say that anyone who is in any sort of lasting relationship should read it, at least just for laughs!

Situation plus reaction equals outcome

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:37:00 +0000

I think that all our problems with other people come down to communication misunderstandings. So often people make an opinion or an assumption after something they heard or saw. But they don't give the situation any benefit of the doubt or ask for clarification. Many times I myself would think about someone that he/she is rude, not mannered, grumpy, mean, or even stupid. But later on when I find out the reason why that person was acting that way, then I understand him/her and regret about my previous assumptions. So, the best thing to do when we are angry, hurt, confused, or even excited is to tell our interlocutor what is going on and why we feel the way we feel or at least explain that we are not feeling good at the moment, apologize, and ask to delay the conversation.
Sounds better rather than the usual way of dealing with it most people choose- when they decide to keep it inside, and then boil up slowly to explode eventually!
Situation plus reaction equals outcome. That means that the way we react has to depend on the outcome we want. Then, instead of sulking, or busting, or getting angry we should think of an outcome and react upon it. It's not easy, but worse trying!

Parc Omega, Quèbec, Canada

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:30:00 +0000

Yesterday we went to Parc Omega and it was really incredible - it was my first time I saw some of those animals! And I didn't just get to see them - they were trying to stick their faces in the car to steal our carrots, so we got to feed and pet them, too! Here's my image report:

KLCC Aquarium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:58:00 +0000

Few very fishy videos from last year:

просто так...

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:02:00 +0000

Shit question...

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:47:00 +0000

Just a thought that crossed my mind couple of days ago: Why do policemen use real guns instead of guns that would just tranqualize or put victim asleep? Why do they use things that kill instead of using things that puts you to sleep...? Not trying to blame anyone, just trying to understand...

Few funny things I read today:

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:12:00 +0000

It's an interesting phenomena that before there were not too many writers, or artists, or poets, but they were very unique, whereas now there are thousands and thousands of them, as well as TV channels, and singers, and radio channels, but they are all the same.
Never prevent words from coming out. They can turn into a desease.
Experiment with horses: there were few horses that were always fighting with each other. Then one day the owner put them close to each other and gave them similar toys and activities. After a month they became very friendly and cooperative.
Don't strive for technical achievements. Only emotions are important. Save your culture inside you. Create hybrids with other cultures.
Any routine causes sclerosis.
There will be always people asking "why", but future belongs to those asking "how".
When we are experiencing difficulties, we whether fight, become passive, or run away. The healthiest way to deal with them is to fight. When we are being passive, we keep everything inside and it turns into sickness. When we run, we don't solve the problem, we run with it. Geographically or chemically... There is also artistic run away - when because of pain or madness we start writing, or painting, etc. People who feel the same way as you when creating that kind of art will feel relief, just like you did when you let our all your frustration on paper or canvas.
There was a guy who came to see doctor. When doctor asked him what was wrong with him, he took off his hat and doctor saw a frog growing on his head. "And how long do you have it", the doctor asked. "Oh, you know, in the beginning it was just a wart on my foot", said the frog.
Jeans made a greater input into equality comparing to communism.
To create a perfectly functioning couple there need to be four people. A man and a woman inside the man and a man and a woman inside a woman. That way we will be able to satisfy each others' needs better. The man inside the woman can do things for herself that she expects her boyfriend to do, but he doesn't. And the woman inside the man can do things for himself that he expects his girl to do, but she wouldn't. That way instead of expecting and frustrating, sometimes we can take care of ourselves. That way both will be happy.
Power is not what you have, but what your enemy thinks you have.
Hit your enemy with his own arms.
Humor is the best defense.

Bird Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:04:00 +0000

This video is from bird park, Malaysia from last year. This flamingo is trying to fish, but it looks like it's dancing. Interesting why they're not pink... or it might be my camera.

Distance...

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:46:00 +0000

Sometimes when I think of my physical location I start panicking because I realize how far I am from Kyrgyzstan and from my parents. Distance is so incredibly tangible and yet, so unreal. I had this type of panic when I first came to Malaysia. I just felt so far from everything and everyone and it was so difficult to comprehend that I can't just see my friends or parents if I want to do it right now and then. I'm used to it better, but sometimes it really gets into me and this overwhelming sadness feels my heart...

Love your enemy

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:39:00 +0000

Love you enemies. It's the best way to get on their nerves!

Communication difficulties

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:28:00 +0000

Between

What I think
What I want to say
What I think I am saying
What I am saying
And
What you want to hear
What you think you hear
What you hear
What you want to understand
What you think you want to understand
What you understand

There are 10 chances to one that there will be difficulties in our communication.
But let's try anyway...

(from Bernard Werber)

Images of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:25:00 +0000

Source: from i-net

My new desktop background

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:23:00 +0000

Horsy

noreply@blogger.com (Olesya Zinovief) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:46:00 +0000

I didn't boast yet about my last work, the painting of a horse, that I did for my friend, Kate. It turned out to be pretty good; I wasn't even expecting it from myself. I actually think that I did such a good job because I knew who I was doing it for and I knew that I was doing something that she would like. When it comes to painting I do a great job only when it's meant for someone... I don't know if it comes from vanity or generosity, but I love to give away my works and know that people like them and keep them...
Anyway, here's the horsy:)

By the way, you can visit http://xameleo.tumblr.com/ to see more of my works!