what if i have a blog named what if?

I first chose Tumblr as my main blogging platform because I have fallen prey to its simplicity and ease of posting. However, I have been facing many issues with the structuring of my posts and lack of features. As my blog grew in content during the past month, I cannot continue to ignore the fact that Tumblr can no longer sustain the vision I have for my blog. “What if I have a blog named what if” is a blog title I really like, but for practical reasons, it is too lengthy for long-term usage.

Yesterday I made a devastating decision. I knew I needed change. It was terribly heart-wrenching to abandon my ridiculous blog title and the work I have put into my blog. But I know Tumblr is not going to work for me in the long run.

So here goes. I have migrated to Blogspot and changed my blog title. All the craziness are still intact, and I am working towards producing even better content each day.

Please hop on to Whiny Pencil from now on!

#3 Autumn Sonata (Höstsonaten) (1978)

I am a film junkie. I have watched plenty of movies that range from brilliant to mediocre to downright shameful. But there are only a small handful of movies that have carved such a deep impression in my memory that I think of frequently and re-watch them over and over again for years to come. Such a movie is “Autumn Sonata”. What can one expect when it is directed by Ingmar Bergman- one of the finest directors of our time, working alongside with Liv Ullmann (my favorite actress of all time) and Ingrid Bergman?

The truth is, I expected it to be good, but not overwhelmingly so. For one, I am not drawn to movies that explore family relationships. In this case, Ingrid Bergman is a neglectful mother who visits her daughter for the first time after 7 years. 90% of the movie is set in an idyllic house surrounded by nature and starts off unassumingly, although at some point it is apparent that the masquerade of delightful reunion is about to be blown off by secret resentment.

There are brilliant actresses, and then there are Liv Ullmann and Ingrid Bergman, who are indeed a class of their own. These 2 actresses are able to put the entire Hollywood into shame. It is perfection and so much more. “Autumn Sonata” is highly recommended for anyone who appreciates acting at its highest form.

Please stay tuned for the other 2 movies that impacted my life!

I have opened a bistro as a side-project serving free food! You are all invited to my grand opening today! How wonderfully exciting! Please show support to Bistro Palooka by dropping in once in a while to dine with us. Orders are open now!

I am currently working on a secret project which I will reveal very soon. I am extremely excited about it! A couple of hints- I think it is an ingenious idea, but it can also be viewed as completely childish, depending on how you look at it.

After a week of hard work, I finally re-did my portfolio and I think it is looking much better now! You can view it here. I have also straightened up this blog, and everything seems to be running smoothly now. I did a self-interview on my about page here. Have fun!