Something Else with Emily Kelly

So much more is to be had and said for how much (or how little) emphasis we place on decisions that impact who we are as people and how we want to live our lives. Everyday “accountability,” the infatuation and influence of idolization, and gaining respect for your time and mind.

Results of the pandemic, the dynamics of daily action and inaction, why interaction matters—need I say more? 

What happens when one leans away from the organic? How do we consciously and subconsciously position ourselves in society, from who we are, to what we choose to do? What is the importance of play in “serious” creative pursuits? Where is the line for taking a creative practice seriously? Is there a line?  I'm asking a lot of questions here, but I think the most important one is what does it mean to fail when you try?

There's something about fast and slow process lingo that intrigues me. Whether one's process is outlined or not is one thing, but the notion behind it is another. Process is a tricky thing to describe, it's a subjective thing to describe—this episode is mostly an observation of process + time in regards to one-off design, but hey, maybe you'll learn or think something new if you're not familiar with that stuff. Graphic Design Trends 2022 Is there a cause for process?

Participating in my existence, from the top! I've been witnessing a lot of people, in my personal circle or strangers via the interwebs, crashing. Crashing personally… crashing professionally… and needing to take a step back indefinitely. Join me in entertaining personal mishaps over the years, today's work/life sphere and a job just being a job. What does being in touch mean to you?

Normalized American™ debt, loans for education for un-guaranteed futures, and the Cashback simulation. Student loan repayment has been pushed, yet again, and I'm buggin'. Thoughts? I'll give you credit, of course.

Is all energy we emit considered staged? Unless we are with ourselves or in the trusted company of another, how do we embody the confidence we desire consistently… organically? Is this possible? I don't know — kinda fun to wonder though! How To Be Confident! | Rickey Thompson “That Girl” ‘Stupid Mental Health' Is having an IDGAF attitude a good thing? YiPiYaY - Aminé IDGAF, do you?

Music, as defined by Oxford Languages, is the vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. It's crazy to think about how much music is out there that's been untouched by each of us, but today we take some time to talk about the influence music has in our day to day lives and some thoughts from you lovely folks.

Inspired by Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day, I use this time to discuss my 2022, how I go about grounding myself and reflect on a decision that reshaped my life to date. Word of the Day index-space.org What's something you're proud of yourself for?

Ooh! Fritatta! Tune-in to today's episode to hear me talk about a show, talking about a show. Adult Swim, Shamanism, Art and America? "Ooh Fritatta" (mispronounced “froo-tah-tah”) means, in the words of Xavier, to express anything. Wiki: Xavier: Renegade Angel 3-minute Beginners Guide to Understanding ‘Xavier-Renegade Angel' What have you been watching recently and if applicable, what did it prompt you to ponder?

I've been sick and my head's been a bit loopy and my thoughts a bit stressy; so yeah, that's pretty much today's eppy. Jk, there's a bit more in store like light switches, passion driven existential dread™, and Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares + some off the cuff stuff. Binge-watching may be fun, but… Kitchen Nightmares Uncensored S4E6 Adventures with Purpose Covid? Virgil Abloh Student Arrested for Mass Shooting Plot Sandy Hook Survivor Speaks Out What's something you've been lying to yourself about?

The impromptu nature of life has always fascinated me. Good or bad, you'll always have something to talk about… right? Today's episode dissects a rather exciting car ride and questions a few responsive and communicative practices. Respond Rather Than React Up or down, how do you typically respond to improvisation?

I've been going down a rabbit hole of consumption. I'm tired of consuming, or rather, I'm tired of not decoding... hmph. In today's episode, I talk about meaningless but meaningful conversation, Stuart Hall's Encoding/Decoding theory and asking why. PBS Idea Channel: But Wait, Do We Really CONSUME media? Analysis of Stuart Hall's Encoding/Decoding What have you been consuming?

In today's episode, very much like its title, I start to get with the program (I think) that is the origin and execution of Something Else with Emily Kelly. I'm sharing this recount of my life with you to let you know that with whatever you pursue, there's always going to be a process to it that has a point, even when you're not quite sure what that point is. The Benefits of Writing in Daily Life What's a hobby of yours or interest you've taken up recently?

By sharing, we are saying something; by not sharing, we are saying something. Today's episode discusses the notion of sharing, or lack thereof, based on the selective mental process we undergo every day that changes upon one's given context and audience (mouthful much?). How does sharing, either a little or a lot, help or hinder your life?

Today's episode dives into childhood dreams, touches upon our primary educational structure and explores the kind of enlightenment that can occur in oneself if exposed to abcdefg. What is your idea of living the dream?