The past few months, we found ways to connect with others while physically distancing. We fought for justice and equality, protesting safely in the streets. We turned out in record numbers (and in masks) to cast our ballots in the most consequential election of our lifetime. And here at Vivaco, we continued to tell impactful stories — even when we’re all apart.
We’ve all had to get a little creative when making video calls from home. From arranging the right background, adjusting lighting, or testing mics — you work with what you have. For our work with Senator Elizabeth Warren, it’s not too different.
In March, her campaign had just ended and a pandemic had begun — which meant the work was far from over. Senator Warren was working non-stop on issues like holding the Trump administration accountable and calling out voter suppression in Georgia, so we produced videos to make her a leading voice on these causes — all in the safety of her home. For production, our best friend quickly became QuickTime Player, Zoom, and an external mic we could plug into her computer. We also put a few Astra lights in front of her set-up and propped the computer on a few books. (Production tip: eye line is important!)
My home isn’t my home, but somebody else’s home. When I moved in, I intended to stay for four months, a pit stop on my way to I didn’t know where. Five years later I’m still here, which I didn’t expect but am grateful for, entrusting that the universe will kick me out when the time is right. I thought I would have It All figured out by now, but it turns out while you’re waiting for life to happen, life is happening.
Which is why I’m not sure why I’ve lazily propped framed art on shelves instead of putting a nail in a wall. I truly can’t stand this rug, every day resenting it more, but I haven’t changed it. It took me five years of procrastinating and five minutes on eBay to finally buy a lamp to replace one I inherited and hate. The only things I’ve regretted in life are the things I didn’t do sooner, including making my (not-so) temporary space the best home I can make it.
The Benefits of Experimenting
Even if you’re not living in your forever house, and don’t know when or where you’ll be moving next, don’t you deserve the comfort of home, wherever that home is? Life is too short to live with that lumpy mattress, don’t you think? (I think.) That said, now likely isn’t the time to throw down thousands of dollars on decor. The good news is, you don’t have to. Small changes in your home can make big changes in your life. It’s not the things, but the feelings, which hopefully are brought out by the things.
Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends.
Josephine Sanchez
Even if you’re not living in your forever house, and don’t know when or where you’ll be moving next, don’t you deserve the comfort of home, wherever that home is? Life is too short to live with that lumpy mattress, don’t you think? (I think.)
That said, now likely isn’t the time to throw down thousands of dollars on decor. The good news is, you don’t have to. Small changes in your home can make big changes in your life. It’s not the things, but the feelings, which hopefully are brought out by the things.
Here to help is Victoria Sass, founder and principal
“Home is more than housing,” Sass says. “It’s an extension of yourself, a place where you can truly be yourself. Home is also a state of mind. It could be a social place or a place of refuge; it might be a space that holds memories and/or allows you to grow.”
Exactly. Here are Sass’s top tips for making a temporary space feel like home.
Consider Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in your design.
“If you are familiar with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, think about the base two levels of your needs,” Sass says. Maslow breaks it down to the basics: air, water, food, shelter, security, and health. “You might be surprised how few spaces actually, truly, meet those needs. Think about how you eat, how you rest, what makes you feel healthy and safe.”
Take eating, for example. That could mean dedicating a space for dining, not the indent in the couch in front of your TV, or even simply reorganizing your refrigerator. Maybe you invest in kitchen tools that encourage you to cook or replace the harsh overhead light with a softer bulb. Think small and simple.
Alright, 888wincom is worth a visit. Seems to have a few options that I was looking for, so I could play for a while! Check ‘em out here: 888wincom
Just wanted to share my experience with 88vinzon! The site’s easy to navigate and the bonus offers are legit. Give it a shot, you might get lucky! Check it out here: 88vinzon
SVV388… This one’s been around for a while, right? Always a solid choice. Good vibes and good games. Check out svv388
SVV388211, now that’s a mouthful! Wonder what makes them different from the original SVV388? Gotta investigate! Check out svv388211
SVV3888, another SVV site? So many options! Hoping this one’s got some killer bonuses! Let’s give it a whirl! Check out svv3888
Trying to find the right agents.747 contact to get started. Hopefully they’re responsive and helpful! agents.747
Yo, about to become a VIP on f1688. Heard the perks are legit. Fingers crossed! Let me know if you guys have any experience with it. f1688 vip!
Logging into okbet 168 for the weekend. Let’s get this bread. Hope my luck’s in. Anyone else playing tonight? okbet 168!
R88bet, eh? Sounds kinda interesting. I’m curious – what are the vibes? Easy to navigate? Solid selection of games? I hate websites that are clunky and bug-ridden. Give me the honest scoop. Found it at: r88bet
Alright, alright, ta28bet… is it just another betting site or something special? I’m specifically looking for sites with good odds and fast payouts. Don’t want to get stuck waiting forever for my winnings! What do you think? Peep it here: ta28bet
Hey, 007jl! Just tried it out. Pretty slick, gotta say. Easy to get around and found what I needed fast. Check it out 007jl
Luckybetlogin makes it easy to get in and start playing. No messing around, just straight to the action. I recommend checking out luckybetlogin!
Alright, time to hit 911casino. Been hearing some good things. Hopefully I can land a sweet jackpot for myself. Let’s see what luck brings to 911casino!
Ready to play at 7vvgame. Got some free time and hoping to turn it into some extra cash! Play and relax in 7vvgame.
Anyone else tried bdbjibaji? Just looking for some opinions. Heard they got some hot new games.
Hey, just tried out casinobbet! Pretty slick site, had some decent luck on the slots. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for a new place to spin the reels. casinobbet
Yo, thss168’s got some cool promotions going on right now. I managed to snag a bonus that actually helped me win a little. Worth keeping an eye on their bonus offers! thss168
Saving the link for sure, this one is a keeper, and a look at thisdomainisabdu confirmed I should bookmark the entire site rather than just this page, the consistency across what I have seen so far suggests there is a lot more here worth coming back for soon when I have more time.
Will be coming back to this for sure, too much good content to absorb in one sitting, and a stop at tasseltract only added more pages I want to dig through, this site is going onto my regular rotation list because it consistently delivers something worth the visit lately rather than empty filler.
A piece that reads as if the writer trusted readers to fill in obvious gaps, and a look at stridertorch continued that respectful approach, content that does not over explain what the reader can infer is content that respects intelligence and this site has clearly chosen to write to capable readers rather than to the lowest common denominator.
Once you start reading carefully here it is hard to go back to lower quality alternatives, and a stop at siskatrance reinforced that ratchet effect, the way good content raises standards is real over time and this site has clearly contributed to raising my expectations for what is possible in writing on the topic generally.
Liked the way the post balanced confidence and humility, and a stop at tweedvolume maintained the same balance, knowing when to assert and when to acknowledge uncertainty is a sign of mature thinking and the writers here have clearly developed that calibration through what I assume is years of careful work on their craft.
Glad the writer did not feel compelled to cover every possible angle of the topic, focus is a virtue, and a stop at vesseltame reflected the same disciplined scope, knowing what to leave out is half of what makes good writing good and this post has clearly been edited with that principle in mind.
Thanks for treating the topic with the seriousness it deserves without becoming pompous about it, and a stop at singersorbet continued that balanced treatment, the gap between earnest and self serious is huge and writers who can stay on the right side of it earn my respect when I find them online today.
Started taking notes about halfway through because the points were stacking up, and a look at swansignal added enough material that my notes file grew further, content that demands note taking from a passive reader is content with substance and the writers here are clearly producing that kind of work consistently across topics.
Probably going to mention this site in a write up I am working on later this month, and a stop at waferturtle provided more material for that potential mention, content worth referencing in my own published work rather than just personal reading is content with the highest endorsement level and this site has earned that endorsement.