Monday, August 25, 2014

Wait...I Still Have a Blog?

Oh my blog!! When was the last time I graced Blogger with a post? I am ashamed...

Unfortunately I have not been gifted with creativity and original thought so coming up with a post that is unique and different every other week is so hard that I turn off the pc, put on the tv and grab whatever is available for snacking on. Expect vegetables...I'm allergic to vegetables. So what else is the left to say??

My life in short of late? Varsity and sleep. Ain't that something boring and predictable. I would like to believe I have a very active social life but that would be lying. I would like to say I was traveling the world but that is like saying I still have all my milk teeth...and I'm 20!

I know they say blogs can be about everything and anything, but its hard keeping up with the competition...I mean we don't want to recreate the wheel everytime now do we?

So I have decided to gace Blogger every once in a while just for some added random-ness to life. Not that much is going on in it to begin with.

To whomever may be reading my blog, expecting to see something vibrant and exciting...I'm sorry to disappoint you but that won't be hapening...expect when I have a massive brain wave of pent up creativity and originality. Then you can expect something worthwhile...I'm sure (I think).

I just had a massive idea...what if i follow Idols South Africa (Season 10) now that we've reached the Top 16?? That could be fun...I could be like the Devil's Advocate or something??

Who knows where the wind might carry me...

Thank You Google Image Search :)

 
Later
Jacobi

Monday, April 7, 2014

Its Been Forever

My word...has so many months passed since I've uploaded a blog post? So many promised posts I was supposed to upload, never done. So many exciting events that occurred in between. I'm beginning to think this blogging thing isn't not exactly meant for me...clearly. But oh well life happens and you move on I suppose. In the spirit of moving on from the past, focusing on the present and dreaming of an ideal future, I hope to become more active on my very own blog. (Its not like I have a whole team behind me that I can blame for being incompetent and firing the lot for ruining my online presence.)






Wait...what is the purpose of this post again? Oh, right to announce my arrival back on the scene that I left behind to focus on the mundane things of life (going to varsity, participating in social engagements, etc.) Unlike the old me of 2013, the 2014 me (whose about the 3 months late on that whole "new year, new me" bandwagon) won't promise things that I know I won't be able to follow through on. Bear with me. I'm seriously forgetful.






To whoever takes the time out to read the very little stuff on the blog deliberately or by accident, thank you. I appreciate the page views (the very small number that it is).






I was going to leave you with a few funny images I found online (especially from my guilty pleasure YouTube  series Most Popular Girls in School. Its the funniest thing ever, but keep it between us lmao) but I'm having trouble with uploading them to the post, so I'll do it next time. If I don't forget.


Cheers for now.


Jacobi


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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Im Still Alive and Kicking

Hi there you sexy creatures! Again I have vanished into the abyss and again I apologize. These last few weeks since my last post I have been completely swamped with varsity work and general issues of life intervening with my plans! #DamnYou! lol So this is just an update post but I will be doing a feature lenght post soon, so look up for that! Don't be such a loser and send the link to The Jacobi Diaries with friends and family even though I only have like 6 posts up :/ lol but hey when I go big I go BIG!!!

Here's what you can look forward to in the near future:

Bart Baker: The Legend Of Music Parodies

Jacobi: My 20th Birthday Celebrations (Yes, it was my birthday on October 12th #LibraAllTheWay)

Music: The Expression Of Life

Tattoos: The Ultimate Form Of Expression EVER!!!

So if you wanna connect or comment please feel free to email me at: Btoxichumphries@gmail.com or follow me on twitter @BrianJacobi

'Til Next Time

Jacobi


Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Digital Art: My Obession

Hey Guys

Sorry for my major absence these past couple of weeks. Things have been rather chaotic to say the least. But, alas such is life. I wish I could have blogged about what has been happening during my absence but to blog about it now would make it seem insignificant. So moving forward shall be my new mantra.

Recently I attended The Free Creative Fashion at NMMU hosted by and featuring the designs of the first and second years fashion students and the third and fourth year textile students all from NMMU (We got talent) on the 13th September 2013. The theme of the show was Ancient Aliens. My God, the stuff was amazing. My heart died at the outfits I will never have. However, I am lucky enough to personally  know one of the designers who took part in the event. A good friend of mine who I have known since high school, Raighaanah Abrahams. I will be doing a feature post on her in the near future about her designs for the show and developments in her career as a up and coming designer so look out for that.

So to get back to my actual post, this week's post is about my obsession with digital art. There's just something magical about this new genre of art that just takes my breath away. The way you can make anything possible just using a bit of inspiration and some help from technology. I thought I would share some the images I found online yesterday that I found awe-inspiring.

                                             
                                          I just love the abstract-ness of this image.

                                
                                          I absolutely love how the human form inspires art.


                                          For my love of Paris. (And I happen to be studying French.)


                                          Time is in the eye of the beholder.
                                         

 
I'm inspired by apocalyptic scenes involving the darker side of humanity.
 

                                          Libra by Kagaya. My zodiac goddess is by far the best.

So that is it for this week.

'Til next time ;)

Jacobi

If you have any comments or suggestions email me at btoxichumphries@gmail.com. 
Or follow me on twitter @BrianJacobi

Monday, August 19, 2013

Delays and Life as such

Hi Guys

Sorry that I haven't been posting for the last two weeks!! It's been a hot mess!! I owe you guys BIG TIME. I have been so busy with my work load and personal issues that The Jacobi Diaries took a back seat. But with things showing to be slowing down I'll be back to my regular beat soon. I'll be sure to bring you up to date in my next blog post (which will be soon I promise) and share what's been happening in this thing we call LIFE!!

'Til next time ;)

Jacobi

If you want to connect or whatever, please feel free to email me at btoxichumphries@gmail.com or connect on twitter @BrianJacobi

Friday, August 2, 2013

Beginning Of An Era

So as promised today is the day I post my first feature blog post!! Who knew a week could feel so long when it isn't Friday AND ITS FRIDAY today :) So lets get started...

The week in fashion (as worn by me):



Monday (29 July 2013) One of my personal favourite looks: a printed tee with a denim shirt, black skinny jeans and high-top sneakers. Not only is it comfortable it looks pretty darn good. Casual yet stylish and a great way to start the week just coming from the weekend.

 
Tuesday (30 July 2013) With most of my lectures being on a Tuesday I thought why not go a bit formal with a blue long-sleeve woven top, grey corduroy pants, brown militant boots toped with a neck scarf to round of the look. Formal yet casual for another day at campus.

 
Wednesday (31 July 2013) This is my usual look to campus. A casual tee, jeans and high-tops (I love my high-tops and in my opinion I hope they never go out of trend) with a hoodie for those winter days next to the beach). Its not a difficult look to pull off, which is why I love it.

 
Thursday (01 August 2013) One word...SIMPLICITY! A plain black tee with a pair of grey skinny jean and black militant boots, is a simply casual look and perfect for when you don't feel like dressing to the nine's or don't have time. Effortless doesn't have to look like shit.


Friday (02 August 2013) "Dis Vrydag in die Baai" (Its Friday in PE) Seeing as the weather has been rather awesome this week I decide to end my week wearing my favourites: a printed tee and high-tops with a shorts for a rocking Friday. I cant wait for summer to get here for fun in the sun *hint hint* ;)

And that ends my week in fashion.

As I mentioned I love my music and my playlist is constantly changing...from classical music to rock n roll and dubstep, house to pop and even French. So playlist has a song in nearly every genre so I compiled my top 10 favourite tracks of the week. Give them a listen:


1.      Robin Thicke ft. T.I & Pharrell : Blurred Lines ( I mean who doesn't find this song awesome)

2.      Icona Pop ft. Charli XCX : I Love It ( This is just one of those songs that says "Fuckit lets party)

3.      Naughty Boy ft. Sam Smith : La La La ( I just find the track awesome. The lyrics are awe-inspiring)

4.      Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams : Get Lucky (Daft Punk...need I say more?)

5.      Selena Gomez : Come & Get It (Just for you Christine)

6.      Sebastian Ingrosso ft. T Trash & J Martin : Reload ( This is just a sick track and Sebastian Ingrosso is/was part of Swedish House Mafia!! Again...need I say more?)

7.      Lawson ft. B.O.B : Brokenhearted ( I just dig this song for some reason)

8.      Ke$ha : Crazy Kids ("Hello. Wherever you are. Are you dancing on the dance floor or drinking by the bar?")

9.      Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding : I Need Your Love (This is an awesome track with Ellie Goulding singing vocals and Calvin Harris providing the rest. Worth downloading)

10.  Macklemore and Ryan Lewis : Thrift Shop (Just for when you wanna feel a bit gangsta...rofl)
That's it for the week guys. Hope you like it. When you done checking out my blog, visit my friend and fellow blogger,  Christine Leong-Colom's blog Lil May Designs ( http://lilmaydesigns.blogspot.com/  ) its really good.
If you want to connect or whatever email me at btoxichumphries@gmail.com or follow me on twitter @BrianJacobi
Til next time;)
Jacobi
 

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

This week on The Jacobi Diaries

Hey guys welcome back to the new week. I thought I'd just bring you guys up to date on what to look forward to on this week's post that I will be uploading on Friday afternoon which will be a feature blog post (I sort of promise). As I mentioned, I will be sharing my interests in fashion and music, just to mention a few. So I'll be posting the looks I wore to campus for this week and my favourite tracks from the UK Top 40 and a comment or two on what's been happening this week.

Just to cover myself from any copywrite infringement some of the pictures that will appear on my blog in the future are not my own and have been taken from the internet from various sources. So that's that.

Have a great day guys



'Til next time ;)
Jacobi

If you'd like to share anything you want to see on the blog in the future, email me at btoxichumphries@gmail.com or follow me on twitter @BrianJacobi