Links /// Oct. 31st

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  • This last week, my cousin Stephen, launched season 2 of Small Empires. I absolutely loved keeping up with season 1 watching each episode right when it was released. Check out the season 2 trailer below and watch the first episode here!
  • The kings of music videos, OkGo, have released their latest masterpiece this last week and it is definitely a sight to see. Check it out here!
  • My friend Clint Harp, most well known for his partnership with the HGTV show "Fixer Upper" just launched his storefront yesterday and it looks awesome! You can check out his online store here!
  • I already know that I will have a ping pong table in my house when I'm all grown up, I guess I should start saving up for this specific table: STIGA Studio Table.
  • "Signal Strength" is an experiment composed by Ljova where they connected to 9 different subway muscians throughout NYC to create this awesome piece.
  • Bowtaye launches their sales tomorrow!  
“Before you talk, listen. Before you react, think. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try.”
— Lecrae

Marfa

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Because San Diego is 1,340 miles away from Waco, I was unable to go home for fall break. What I was able to do was go to Marfa, TX with 14 other members of my church. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. We left at 5:30 on Thursday evening to head to Marfa and a short 7 hours later, arrived at our destination, the middle of nowhere. After setting up camp, I laid down and stared at the stars for probably a good thirty minutes before my body said it was time for bed.

The next day was full of exploring what Marfa had to offer us, which wasn't much, but we made the most out of it. We went to a few art galleries that held work from artist such as Andy Warhols last supper. We even went to Marfa's own radio station and got a quick tour. The main thing that we did on Friday evening was travel up to the McDonald observatory in the Davis Mountains. The only lights that the observatory offered up there were red and they helped you see where you were walking and they were all pointed down so that the direct light wouldn't ruin your adjusted vision. It is said that it takes about 45 minutes of not looking at bright screens or other sources of light for your eyes to adjust. This allowed us to see stars and galaxies that you wouldn't normally see. It was absolutely beautiful. 

Saturday was the big day. I woke up to a beautiful sunrise, put on my hiking boots and sun hat and headed back to the Davis mountains to go on a hike. This was definitely the best part of the trip. We hiked about 10 miles to the top of Mt. Livermore (8,500 ft.)! Although the hike was tough and treacherous at parts, it was such a beautiful day. From my experience of Texas, I've only known flat land so this looked nothing like Texas to me.  

Sunday, we were greeted by another amazing sunrise (pictured to the left) as we got back on the road to head home. In the end, 14 hours of driving was worth the trip to Marfa for fall break. 

My weekend links will be back next Friday.  

Links /// 17th of October

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  • I still randomly smile when I think back to Baylor coming back in the 4th quarter to beat TCU. This video here sums up the game.
  • I love what Common Grounds and my friend Jacob Robinson are doing with these CG Sessions! Check out my other friend John Griffin McKay on their last video:
  • My brother Patrick Dodd is the producer for SerialBoxPresents and they do some amazing work! They just launched a KickStarter to launch SerialBoxTV! Go back their project, here!
  • My friend Jackson started a high end Baylor clothing company last year called Dapper Bear Clothiers. They just introduced some legit socks so you should go check them out!
  • Link Year, the gap year program I attended before I came to Baylor just had their website revamped, it looks super fresh: www.linkyear.com
  • I'm curious, would you pay $9,000 for a phone? I mean, if you have the money, why not? Check out the Vertu Aster. (I'll stick with my iPhone)

Links /// October 11th

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  • I had the privilage of taking the pictures for Bowtaye, a new bow tie clothing line that my friends are starting to help send orphans in Kenya to school. Check it out! Ties go on sale November 1st! Here's a few of the images:
  • Kid President released a new "pep talk" today, check it out here.
  • This is an interesting idea: The Grid.
    What do you think about it?
  • I love this quote from Picasso:
“Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.”
— Picasso

 

 

Links /// October 3rd

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  • I had the awesome opportunity to work as a campus rep for the Believe Me film. Check out what the New York Times said about it here!
  • This High School's intro video is insane! Very well done.

The 2014 Gaels Intro Video - A modified version plays on the stadium screen before the gales enter the stadium.

  • If you missed Austin Mann's review on the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus camera, check it out here!
  • This quote from William Temple humbles me.
“The only thing you contribute to your salvation and to your sanctification is the sin that makes them necessary. ”
— William Temple