AMATEUR FLESH: MARIELLEI genuinely believe that
ALRNCN doesn’t get the international recognition it truly deserves. And I’m not saying this out of ego, but out of perspective: we’ve been doing this for
over 23 years, curating
photos and videos on a daily basis with a level of
quality and
criteria that very few websites still maintain today. You only need to look at material like
Marielle’s to understand what I mean.
Very, very few sites remain
active after all this time. And even fewer manage to do so without losing their identity, without turning into something else, or without giving up along the way. We don’t know
how much longer we’ll last —with the current landscape of
constant changes,
lack of investment,
censorship, and
control— but as long as we’re allowed to,
we’ll be here. As always.
That said, I’ll also be honest about something else:
I wouldn’t want to be on everyone’s lips. I prefer a
low-profile approach. A space where we can
do things our own way, without constantly being in the
spotlight or judged at every turn. Massive visibility comes at a cost, and it
doesn’t always pay off.
So that’s it — have a
great weekend.
If all goes well,
see you on Monday.
I’ll leave you in good company:
Marielle.
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A GOOD CHRISTMAS GIFTToday, for me, a good Christmas gift should meet at least one of these:
- Something you use, not something you admire. No stuff that just sits on a shelf. Better something that slips into your daily routine: something you touch, use, or genuinely enjoy.
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Something that saves you time or effort.
Anything that makes the day a little easier is already a solid gift.
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Something that brings you calm.
Something that relaxes you when you use it. That’s gold these days.
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Something simple to use.
No 40-page manuals, no plugging it into a USB every five minutes. Open it, use it, done.
In the end, the best Christmas gift is the one that serves a purpose, stays with you throughout the year (or for as long as it lasts), makes your life better, and adds a bit of emotion, pleasure, or relaxation.
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The slow motion of the day.