New Year Resolution
Love, Dani + The Arts.
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND READ
Greatest corruption scandal in the Dominican Republic is happening right now.
International and local press remains silent.
After a mandate characterized by rampant estate spending, politicians getting lavish houses and cars, pensions of about USD$12,500 a month for top party officials for four years of work while still having a thousand of dollars government job in another position (Minimum wage is a little over $200), crazy salary hikes, blatant clientelism and tax evasion, millions and millions in government money to fund the official party’s presidential campaign, and many other things, the party ends and the people have to pay the bill.
The congress has approved a fiscal reform that basically screws the people, raising taxes in general and taxing basic food items, as well as small internet purchases that were one of the few ways to circumvent the abusive local retailers (You’d have to pay double the online price + shipping for basically anything).
This problem isn’t solved by taxing, it’s solved by making those responsible pay. Not a single politician has been put in jail or even tried, even those for whom there is incontrovertible evidence of ghastly instances of fraud and corruption. Today the reform was approved by a government controlled Congress in just 19 minutes with no room for debates. Dissenting congressmen were silenced and not given the opportunity to speak. A student was killed during riots in the state university and it’s believed to be the first of several deaths in the near future.
All because a central figure named Leonel Fernandez, until 84 days ago the President of 12 years, personally controls all of the State Powers: Government, Congress and Supreme Court. He also controls most of the media, so even the fourth state is under his power. It’s ironic since countries like Canada gave him an award as Statesman of the Year and named him “the Oracle of Santo Domingo” all because he let a canadian-based gold mining corporation named Barrick started raping the land and destroying the environment of the island. The people have had enough and we need your help, Reddit.Let us help make some noise so the eyes of the world get turned on our small country.
** 1st picture: Thursday November 8, 2012 | A college student named William Florián Ramírez (21) got shot by a police officer during a protest against the fiscal reform. He was carried that way.
My hometown got hit real bad, and we do need every help we can get.
Donate to American Red Cross | Disaster Relief, CPR Certification, Donate Blood
I want to thank everyone who donated to the show.
As support to come, it was a little bit disappointed
Because of this, I will not show my artwork for the next couple of months.
I need to focus on my classes as well finding a job.
I will make/post artwork here.
Love, Dani
I made a halloween image! YAY. I rename this pair. She will be Eve and the cat will be Hallow! BECAUSE I AM SO ORIGINAL.
I don’t really have ever celebrated Halloween, but I think it is a rather fun thing to do (for kids). When I was growing up I always wanted to celebrate it, just so I could dress up in costumes, but my mom never let us because it goes against Catholics or the church or whatnot. Oh welp.
Sighs, anyway I hope you like this! Happy Halloween people, send pictures of whatever you dress up for it!
I can’t hesitate it enough
Please buy a ticket for the show
http://rawartists.org/daniandthearts
I need to sell 16 tickets by October 7th
It is only $10I don’t have the money to pay the rest.
Not even my mom supports me, she is against it.
I have been crying for the last two weeks and it…
I can’t hesitate it enough
Please buy a ticket for the show
http://rawartists.org/daniandthearts
I need to sell 16 tickets by October 7th
It is only $10
I haven’t been painting nor focus on my classes
Even break down in class
I don’t have the money to pay the rest.
Not even my mom supports me, she is against it.
Buy a ticket and come for support.
They have fashion show, music, makeup artists
And food truck.
Also please tell others.
i am in a showcase on Oct. 10 and i need to sell tickets.
Even if you can’t go because you live in another state/city/country; buying a ticket still shows support for my work.
You can check out http://rawartists.org/daniandthearts and buy a ticket. I truly appreciate each and every one of you that purchase a ticket for me.
Also It would be an awesome birthday gift for me.
Thank you so much
Dani + The Arts.
Please come, It in Miami at The Stage(google it) on Sept. 13.
Support me by buying the ticket from me and enjoy the rest.
If you buy the ticket and come: I’ll bake you a cake.
Love, Dani.
I am selling El Chavo Del Ocho and Conan O’Brien painting on eBay.
If you would like to own of my artwork, make a bid.
Love, Dani.
Fact: my concerts: Switchfoot, U2, Marina and the Diamonds, Maroon 5, Tilly and the Wall, Regina Spektor, The Script, Evanescence, Leftover Crack, Muse, The Hives, Great Caesar, Hot Chelle Rae, Sick Puppies, Del Castillo, Engelbert Humperdinck, Institute
Fact: Please do NOT touch me in the back especially in the lower ribs. I will attack you. A poke can feel like a punch.
Fact: I had crushes in my life: German-Dominican, Rico Suave wannabe, rocker, pot head, Jesus freak, and the one who got away. Love is a losing game for me.
Fact: I was supposed to be born at NY–Presbyterian Hospital but the doctor wasn’t there. So, I was born in Lenox Hill hospital, instead.
Fact: If I date someone, he has to be older up to 15 year older than me, taller than me, and has to look good in a suit. Also he has to be tough guy and cultural.
Fact: I have been wearing the same glasses for 2 years.
Fact: I am a musicholic. I don’t like the silence very much.
Fact: I don’t like James Cameron’s films. I haven’t seen Titanic & I don’t want to see it. Avatar is like Pocahontas without the music.
Fact: I have a hard time focusing on things. I am a social butterfly. I can’t stand those awkward and long pauses.
Fact: I don’t like flash mob. I don’t like/hate brings attention to me in public. It is a small world, y’all.
Fact: People think that I am sort of a comedian. I am not. Laughter scares me. I also don’t joke a lot. Sarcastic yes.
Fact: Even I have expensive taste, I am a cheap person. I love saving money, coupons, deals, clearance, & sales. Money is tight, people!
Fact: I have pen pals. I love to write letters & sending random things in the mail. It makes my sadness a little lower & meeting new people.
Fact: I don’t like PDA. I don’t like kissing in public nor holding hands. Love life should be private not public.
Fact: Do not touch the top of my head. I think it is very disrespectful to pet someone head.
Fact: I don’t have a driver license or a car. I like taking public transit. I am such a New Yorker.
Fact: when I was growing up, I never had MTV. I had VH1. I finally had MTV in 7th grade.
Fact: I use to blow one bubble gum ball inside of another bubble gum ball. Yea, it is kind of useless & pointless but I thought it was cool.
Fact: I like giving gifts to people. I make from painting to CD mix; buying jeweler to books & sending it to people. Make me feel good.
Fact: Because I had three extractions and a bunch of filling in the teeth, I can’t chew gum anymore.
Fact: I sleep with my feet covered. I will not go to sleep if my feet are showing or bare. Fear that someone would chop off my feet at night.
Fact: I only had one best friend until this year; I decided to accept more people to be my best friends. That was a mess up & stupid idea.
Fact: When I was in Ireland: I didn’t go to the pubs, but I did roam around the Guinness factory ❤, & ate Chinese food. I need to go back.
Fact: I don’t drink alcohol on Sunday. Don’t be fooled, I like to drink; I hate being drunk.
Fact: I have a weird OCD, but I am a messy girlie, but not too messy
Fact: I am right handed but I do a lot of stuff with left or both hands. Also, I can pick up things with my toes.
Fact: When I was 8, I went to Egypt; I rode a camel & got proposed. I could have got inside one of the pyramids, but my mom didn’t like it.
Fact: I walk in tip toes, like a ballerina, since birth. I don’t know why but I wish I didn’t walk that way, it making me depressed.
Fact: I’m a Dominican York but I get Arabic, Southwest European, Gypsy, and or Indian
Fact: I like Opera/Classical music, ballet and theatre. I also like: Dubstep, concerts, Flamenco, belly dancing, cinema, and painting. Yep…
Fact: I am a Christian, but I do like Islamic culture. Also, I am not those in-your-face Christian. I am the liberal one.
Fact: even I hate being alone, I do a lot of stuff alone. Like someone said to me: The best adventures, you do alone.
Fact: I don’t believe in Evolution or Creation
Fact: I have a fear of: Turbulence, Butterfly, Fires, and David Bowie, End of the world talks, Death, Cockroach and being alone.
Fact: I never been kissed, had a boyfriend, had sex. I am a pure girl. It sucks.
Fact: I only been to Late Night with Conan O’Brien (Twice), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Tyra Banks show
Fact: Since my dad died on Father’s Day 2003, I pray to God for no stepfather. Also, I don’t believe in re-marriage.
Fact: I have been vegetarian for 8 years. I did it because of God. Now, I tell people it was for personal reasons, it way better that way.
Fact: I am stubborn and hard headed person. As well as, I’m a Competitive and Jealous person. Don’t be fooled, I love to win.
Fact: I haven’t taken any over the counter and medical drugs for over a year.
Fact: I have Social Anxiety, Normal Anxiety and Depression. Another word: the normal typical stuff.
Fact: I lived in The Dominican Republic for 6 years. From ‘92 to ‘98.
Fact: I day dream too much
Fact: I wear pants twice a month.
Fact: I don’t like people calling me my full name in public. It irks me. Just call me Dani and everything will be alright.
Fact: I don’t like mangos or coconuts. And yes, I am Hispanic.
I am so sorry for the grammar, y’all. English is not my strong subject, Art is.
Hi!
I am going to start a new show around August/September call:
The Archetypes
Life is full of archetype people. You and I are archetype. Don’t know what are the archetypes, go here
“Through others, we become ourselves” - Lev Vygotsky
You can paint, draw, and/or photography. Please, no big than 30x30in. It could be ready/not ready to hang, don’t worry; we will find a way.
For Info or Questions please message me. For those outside of Tumblr, please Email me at: daniela.vasquez86@gmail.com
Anyone can join, is open to anyone.
Please reblog and spread the word… like butter.
Dani + The Arts
Marina and the Diamonds - “The Archetypes”
Housewife, beauty queen, homewrecker, idle teen. The ugly years of being a fool, ain’t youth meant to be beautiful?
Queen of no identity.
I always feel like someone else.
A living myth.
I grew up in a lie.
I can be anyone.
A study in identity and illusion.
An ode to Cindy.
A living film.
A real fake.
And you’ll never know love.
Electra Heart,are you faux-real?
“Through others, we become ourselves” - The Archetypes
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