Tag: Nerdfighteria
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Clackamas Yule Ball
I found out a local library was holding an all-ages Yule Ball, so my little sister and I joined a group of Portland Nerdfighters in attending. Some of the footage in this video is shot by my sister, Jewell, and my new (and very theatrical) friend Chris. While editing the video, I took a look…
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Project for Awesome: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention When You Forget That You’re Awesome (Facebook group) Project for Awesome P4A IndieGogo RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK Hopeline: 1-800-SUICIDE Time To Change (UK): http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/need-support The Trevor Project
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Vlogbrothers reach 1,000 videos
As I prepared to head out to the 24th week of the Frost Park Chalk-Off’s fifth year, I began my Friday, September 14th, by watching Hank Green commemorate 1,000 Vlogbrothers videos. Of course, the Vlogbrothers have made well over 1,000 videos. Aside from not counting the videos they’ve put up on their other channels (Crash…
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Suicide & Depression: The Neverending Struggle
I shot this video yesterday, after I realized it was World Suicide Prevention Day. Between the wind and trying to discuss something so personal with people constantly walking by, it was difficult to finish filming. Between the time that took and having to go work on another shoot for Cleanthony and the Caesars before I…
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Filled with PRIDE!
Pride. It’s more than just a word. It’s more than just a catchy title used for movements and festivals. It’s a matter of recognizing one’s own identity, one’s true self, and deciding that there’s nothing to be ashamed of – and everything to celebrate. On Saturday, I attended Out In The Park, the main event…
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Portland Tour de Nerdfighting 2012 (Full Show)
Vlogbrothers John and Hank Green bring the second Tour de Nerdfighting to the Bagdad Theater in Portland, Oregon on on January 29, 2012. John reads from, and discusses, The Fault in Our Stars, Hank plays some songs, somebody gets punished and Sleater-Kinney guest stars!
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Project for Awesome: Suicide
Below you can find a list of resources for help, whether you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts or urges yourself, you know someone who has taken their life and you’re trying to cope, or you’re worried that someone may be headed that way. This is not a complete list by any means, so please, if you…
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Project for Awesome: Changing Channels
One video, two charities! Talking about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and community gardens dedicated to growing food specially intended as food bank donations. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention The community garden I talk about, located in Gig Harbor, Washington A video I made about the community garden The Project For Awesome There was…
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Project For Awesome 2009: A Brainstorming Session
The topic of suicide, and depression in general, is still one I believe needs to be discussed openly and often. I just thought I’d try something a tad different this year. My views on this are best put to words in last year’s video. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention To Write Love on Her…