Alejandro Alvarez

Artist Personal Journalist

Arts EN ↓ 457 episodes

I am an Artist - these are my thoughts, feelings, documents of my life and how I interpret and process the world.

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Alejandro Alvarez

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ALBUM #5, ALEXISONFIRE, "WATCH OUT" - REAL Top 10 Albums that Changed my Life (REVIEW - WEEK 34) 04.09.2019 22:18

I go through the REAL Top Ten Albums that changed my life. This is the fifth in an installment of ten videos. ALEXISONFIRE, "WATCH OUT", released in 2004.  (REVIEW - WEEK 34) Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Becoming BASIC with Age? (CONVERSATION - WEEK 33) 29.08.2019 25:18

I wrestle with becoming Basic in my Old Age. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 33) Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Positive Coping Mechanisms Change (CONVERSATION - WEEK 32) 23.08.2019 16:55

I go in circles a bit about coping mechanisms and the importance to be flexible and adapt because stagnant coping skills are usually negative ones. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 32) Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

(no) Redemption in (abusing) Trust (CONVERSATION - WEEK 31) 22.08.2019 18:42

This was a tough, timely, and very real conversation for me. I talk about abusing people's trust and how there's no way to redeem yourself and that it has to be accepted. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 31) (RetroCast) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Perfect Vacation but you Won't Remember it (CONVERSATION - WEEK 30) 22.08.2019 16:58

I was prompted from a podcast I was listening to - if you could have the best time of your life (The Perfect Vacation) but couldn't remember it after, would you still have it? (CONVERSATION - WEEK 30) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Feeling Insignificant (CONVERSATION - WEEK 29) 22.08.2019 11:39

What makes me feel insignificant, what effect that has on me, and how I feel about it. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 29) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

How do you want to die? (CONVERSATION - WEEK 28) 22.08.2019 16:54

I explore how I would ideally like to die and why.  (CONVERSATION - WEEK 28) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Artists are pretentious by nature (CONVERSATION - WEEK 27) 22.08.2019 20:55

I explore this idea The Artist being pretentious and why that's somewhat unavoidable and how to move forward with that knowledge. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 27) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Give up Your Fireworks and Christmas Decorations! (TWO CENT RANT - WEEK 27) 22.08.2019 12:39

I think we could allocate that money for much better uses in a city budget than throwing explosives around and putting up christmas lights...(TWO CENT RANT - WEEK 27) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

198X - Amazing 80s Influenced Video Game! (REVIEW - WEEK 27) 22.08.2019 38:09

My First Video Game Review! 198X is a SICK game with amazing 80's influences! I backed it on Kickstarter over a year ago and it has finally arrived! This is the most in-depth overview ever... Whatever that means - check it out!   https://198xthegame.com/ (REVIEW - WEEK 27) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4...

Recording my activities changes my behavior... (BEHIND THE CURTAIN - WEEK 26) 22.08.2019 11:32

What if I had a camera on me 24/7? (BEHIND THE CURTAIN - WEEK 26) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Creating and Attaining Goals Others Make For You... (CONVERSATION - WEEK 26) 22.08.2019 19:18

I feel dejected a bit and am wondering why it can be difficult for me to stay motivated at times. I explore a bit of the difference in the goals I set for myself vs. the ones others create for me. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 26) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

On Being "USED" and "USING" others ... (TWO CENT RANT - WEEK 26) 22.08.2019 12:14

What's so wrong with being used and using others? Why is there such a stigma around those words in that context? (TWO CENT RANT - WEEK 26) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

ALBUM #4, NINE INCH NAILS, "THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL" - REAL Top 10 Albums that Changed my Life (REVIEW - WEEK 25) 22.08.2019 37:48

I go through the REAL Top Ten Albums that changed my life. This is the fourth in an installment of ten videos. NINE INCH NAILS' "THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL", released in 1994. (REVIEW - WEEK 25) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

SPLIT Movie Review! Unbreakable, Glass... (REVIEW - WEEK 25) 22.08.2019 25:19

"Split", the second installment in the M Night Shyamalan series of movies that started with Unbreakable and (ended?) with Glass!  WATCH THIS MOVIE!  Yes, there are spoilers but not immediately - there will be a warning before they start! (REVIEWS - WEEK 25) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8g...

Is Celebrating Canada Day Wrong? Colonialism! (TWO CENT CONVERSATION - WEEK 25) 22.08.2019 25:15

Is Celebrating Canada Day celebrating colonialism? Nope. Is Celebrating Canada Day wrong? Nope. (TWO CENT CONVERSATION - WEEK 25) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Cancel Culture is CANCELLED. (TWO CENT CONVERSATION - WEEK 24) 22.08.2019 22:08

I hate Cancel Culture. (TWO CENT CONVERSATION - WEEK 24) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Straight Pride (TWO CENT RANT - WEEK 23) 22.08.2019 8:25

Straight Pride... (TWO CENT RANT - WEEK 23) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Confidence in Clothing/Power in Beauty - Body Positive - (CONVERSATION - WEEK 23) 22.08.2019 1:01:51

Loralee and I talk about how your dress can make you feel great. Why looking good can translate to feeling great. We talk about body positivity and our experiences with confidence and feel dejected. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 23) Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Jail Time, Graffiti Vandalism (STORY TIME - WEEK 23) 22.08.2019 27:03

Kind of graffiti related but kind of not. This is the story of the time I spent in Saskatoon Correctional Facility. (STORY TIME - WEEK 23) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

What if you could Control your Memory? (CONVERSATION - WEEK 22) 22.08.2019 13:38

Exploring this idea of being able to control what you remember and what you forget. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 22) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Facebook Buy and Sell pages... (TWO CENT RANT - WEEK 22) 22.08.2019 11:37

Facebook Buy and Sell pages are the worst - here's why... (TWO CENT RANT - WEEK 22) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Balancing Pessimism, Realism, Optimism... (CONVERSATION - WEEK 21) 22.08.2019 13:38

This is more questions than answers... I feel like I didn't get anywhere and barely gripped the road on this. I don't know... (CONVERSATION - WEEK 21) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Anyone Can do That! [Artist Rant] (TWO CENT RANT - WEEK 21) 22.08.2019 10:04

Sometimes people look at a piece of art and say... "I could do that!" "My 5 year old could do that..." "Anyone can do that." Uh... Nope! (TWO CENT RANT - WEEK 21) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYbCsA fk.artists@gmail.com

Fatherlessness Afterthoughts (CONVERSATION - WEEK 20) 19.08.2019 25:59

 A conversation with my mom about my Fatherlessness. My reflections and thoughts about the conversation I had with Jordan.  Destrier track that Jordan and I reference writing together: https://youtu.be/GCN-LWRnO3k (CONVERSATION - WEEK 20) . Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/   https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwM4lV-ksj-XB8gmAZYb...