DREAMENTIA: (dree-men-shuh): n 1. the development, growth or awakening of creative awareness in the brain caused by the severe impairment or loss of one’s in-the-box thinking and conventional cerebral functions.

...CURIOSITISMS


JAMECA ON TENACITY: “The exploration of the unknown brings with it a sense of accomplishment. Never back down from a challenge. That’s my motto.”

...DREAMATION

SARAH BEE ON CREATION: “Dream it. Create it. Change it. Re-design it. And don’t ever be afraid to fail. The best creations are designed without inhibitions.”

...DREAMATIVE

AMY ON INSPIRATION: “Open your eyes and take it all in. Be creative and get inspired. Remember that these moments are precious.”

...Internicity

DREAMENTIA INTERNS ON THEIR THOUGHTS & DREAMS: They come, they go, yet they provide oodles of insight into our business, our company, and our idiosyncrasies.

...Businessence

JIM ON WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT: ”It’s about digging in, learning, and earning the trust of those who bestow upon us the privilege and honor of opening their brands’ doors and allowing us inside to help.”

Lola, Dreamentia’s Coolest Mascot »
Sunday
May262013

My Insta-diction


Who knew a few simple filters could bring so much joy?

When it comes to wasting time on your phone, the options are seemingly endless. There is the old classic Facebook, always entertaining Twitter, new and very cool Flip Board, and the Hot-or-Not-esque Tinder. All of these have consumed at least part of my life lately, but not as much as Instagram. I have an Insta-diction.

Oh, Instagram how I love you, let me count the ways. First, it’s simple. You take a picture, make it look cool, and put it out there. Then you follow people, and with a little double click will “like” their photos. You can go off “liking” other peoples’ photos like it’s your job. Personally, I “like” as much as I can… why not spread the love?

Second, there are no advertisements. The newest version of the Facebook wall, for example, is getting a little ridiculous. I’m not one to get too upset about Facebook changes. We all get used to them. But the space they are allotting for ads now is a little crazy. It takes up a majority of your wall, which is rather annoying. Instagram doesn’t have ads in your feed. Instead, brands have their own Instagrams so you can choose to follow the ones you like.

Third, and here’s where I get super artsy on you – it has made me stop and notice little things in life that have potential to be super inspirational, but tend to get overlooked. Stopping to take a quick pic of a beautiful flower or hidden piece of street art is very fulfilling to my creativity needs. 

I also kind of have the perfect combination of jobs for awesome Instagram moments. I’m here at Dreamentia in the heart of Downtown L.A., and the stuff you find on the streets is priceless. As are the three pups we have running around the office. I’m also a preschool dance and yoga teacher. In case you’re not around kids that much, I’ll have you know some of their outfit choices are amazing. Plus, who doesn’t want to see a 4-year-old doing Warrior pose? I know I do.

And finally, or fourthly, the filters. I love me a great filter. Yes, I am a girl so having cute pics out there in Instagram-land is important, but the filters just take any shot to the next level. It’s so fun! It’s also fun to look at peoples’ profiles and see what their filter of choice is. Are they a black and white poster? A saturated color poster? You can learn a lot about a person from what filter they prefer. Okay, I just made that up, but it would be worth looking into. 

If you haven’t checked out Instagram yet I encourage you to give it a try. If you have, I encourage you to follow me @amyomernik. Selfless plugs are part of the deal here, by the way. Happy Instagramming!

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