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[pasion-es-vida]

365% AHEAD = 1%daily for the WIN!

You never know what’s around the corner. It could be everything. Or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you’ve climbed a mount.

Tom Hiddleston

[irismfrost]

July 30 - Monkey Mountain, Art

This morning was a free day, so a few of us went to climb monkey mountain, which as the name suggests, had so many monkeys!! They were so cute and we saw a lot of mom- baby pairs. They were looking at me like they didn't want me to record them but I couldn't help myself. If I got too close, they definitely would have attacked me. The hike was definitely more of a challenge than we were expecting, and we were a little lost a couple times but were able to find our way with the maps and the nice people on the trail. At one point, these two ladies started leading us to the top and they took our picture. It was also super muddy and the hike up was honestly a hit dangerous - I felt like I was rock climbing. The walk down was much easier and had nicer steps instead of literal terrain. I'm so glad I ate breakfast and they even had a water fountain at the top which was awesome. It was definitely a tough experience but one that I'm glad I partook in. I am going to be so sore tomorrow, but it's all worth it for the gainzz💪.

Our first stop on our itinerary was the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts. There was an interesting collection here. Not all of it was up my alley, but I appreciated the diverse perspectives. I thought the building was arguably cooler than the art.

Our last stop was the Alien Art Center. This center, built in 1967, used to be a military hostel and transit station for the National Army soldiers to Kinmen to the Matsu Front Line. It was abandoned after the Cold War ended in the 90s and was converted into a contemporary art museum in 2016. The theme of this museum was perspective. The artists here explored different ways to see the world through different shapes, color, mediums, and physical perspectives. I feel like I've actually seen some of Getulio Alviani's (main artists at this museum) art before, or at least art from that movement/time period. I like the different ways you can look at one piece. One piece looks like a circle and a square depending on how you look at it. Some pieces use light and shadow to enhance it. Most of his work looks different depending on where you're looking at it from. And the pieces with mirror elements force you to look at yourself, usually in pieces.

The hike took so much out of me and I am totally museumed-out. As I am writing this, I am laying down in the hotel bed. We may get pizza later today for dinner. I think most of us have hit the point in the trip where we are craving some American classics.

Reflection

The beauty of art is subjective as is the definition of it. Art museums are meant to widen the perspectives of their viewers by showcasing art that you may not otherwise see. However, in my opinion, there are a few qualifiers that make art great. Art that makes you think, art that evokes emotion, and art that has technical elements (contrast, line, shape, etc). I also think that understanding the context of the art adds meaning and importance to it. Maybe it represents something bigger than itself. Maybe its purpose is only visible when paired with the entire collection.

One thing I liked about the second museum was that there were so many descriptions and paragraphs you could read that provided context. In the first one, the art only had the name, medium, and date. They were handing out audio tours, so maybe I would've gotten the context I was looking for if I took advantage of that. But I should have the freedom to browse the pieces I find interesting instead of filtering through the same artworks in the same direction as everyone else. Art doesn't need to be viewed in a linear and complete manner - and audio guides usually direct you in a specific direction. You also usually have a choice to listen to specific pieces but then you have to wait for someone else to read to you. I would personally just rather learn about it at my own pace. However, I think audio guides make sense in certain contexts. For example, when we visited the Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence, it had an audio guide, but it's a small house and there's really only one way to go. It is history and tells a linear story, so it makes more sense to me.

[tahmeamieli]

using my cals on protein so I don't lose se my gainzz🔥🔥

I want to post bodycheck so bad but maybe I'll do that when I look even better

[eddgrins]

Think the gym gainzz slowly coming in 💪

[d0ntw0rrybehappy]

it's ma bday.... maybe will say more later. just wanna say v proud of my gainzz!! 26 was the year i learned how to do a sport and it did wonders for my mental health lolol. life got a lot better this year, i really do just walk around feelin myself and feeling on top of shit way more often these days. made huge progress in making new friends/deeper friendships this year and my romantic relationships were positive and promoted a lot of growth. living on my own finally in a place i like. work was good. my apocalypse story is going well too. figuring out a routine and a sense of discipline with art. just a really good year. i love my life. excited for 27

[sithhninja]

Gainzz

I’m 200lbs btw 😇

[horny-hunks]

[onemorestep]

Pain Is Weakness Leaving The Body.

[bootcampuk]

A few snaps from last night 📷 #fitness #pullups #fitgirl #girl #gym #tuesday #fitnesslifestyle #bodybuilding #tuesdaymotivation #TRINIDAD #wedontgettired #alldayeveryday #nevergiveup #bodybyimran #bbi #getonmylevel #youthinkitsagame #motivation #science #GAINZZ #MUSCLE #lifestyle #diet #results #performance #pt #1 #GYMISLIFE #weightloss #celebritytrainer

[pasion-es-vida]

[forcedgrowth]

[onemorestep]

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[addicted2muscl]

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[gobliss]

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[mrdeeruss]

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[bodiesbybenllc]

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