Wow it has been a long time since my last Music of the Week. I have picked up a couple new albums but have still been listening to a lot of the same old tunes: Florence + the Machine, Marina and the Diamonds, Billy Joel and I've definitely been having a Monkees Revivial--- probably to console myself that I can't afford to go see them on tour this season.
1. Pompeii - Bastille
(Sorry the music video is a little lame, but song is good!)
First I need to point out this song because I LOVE IT. I was pleasantly surprised when I went to itunes to buy this song and it was itunes' Free Single of the Week last week. I instantly listened to it 10 times in a row. I actually forced myself to take a 2 day break from listening to it as a precaution in case I was getting obsessively insane about it. If you want to check out other songs by Bastille try Bad Blood or Sleepsong. Those are my other two major favorites.
2. I Wanna Be Free - The Monkees
Like I said, been listening to the Monkees a lot. They are great. I really like them a lot. This song has really stuck with me a lot lately. When I was a kid I thought this was lame song about a guy who a lame committment-fobe, but now I feel like it is about actually a much more sophisticated a concept and might be a major part of my philosophy toward love.
3. Casino - Nashville
SURPRISE! Yes, it's another song from Nashville! my favorite new tv show of the season! I can't wait for the next season. Til then I'm going to sing along to this.
4. You'll Be Mine - The Pierces
My sister turned me on to this folky-pop duo, who apparently sing the credits song for Pretty Little Liars. They had a couple songs I really liked so I got their album, and the whole thing really grew on me. My favorite song though has to be their beautiful cover of Simon & Garfunkel's 'Kathy's Song. I find it truly moving.
5. Just Desserts - Marina and the Diamonds & Charlie XCX
New super-fun Marina song! Lyrics are not always outstanding, but who cares? Just dance. (Also I got this as a free download! woooo!)
6. Rhiannon - Stevie Nicks
A classic and such a good song.
7. Ramblin Rose - Nat King Cole
I also have just been really enjoyed belting this out on my commute to work for some reason. RAMBLIN ROOOOOOOSE . . . RAMBLIN ROOOOOOOOSE
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Come On Get Crafty: Between, Among the Lines
I recently found this when I was cleaning my desk. I don't know if it is done. I might want to fill in some more lines near the left border.
I haven't done any cards in a while. Looking back through some of my crafty posts makes me want to get back into it again.
I haven't done any cards in a while. Looking back through some of my crafty posts makes me want to get back into it again.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
There goes my productivity: Ladybugs 12 at the the Ladybug Picnic
For reasons I won't get into I was searching YouTube for the 'Ask for Help' song I used to sometimes see on Sesame Street when my little sister was still little enough to be watching that sort of thing.
But instead I good distracted by this gem from my childhood!
I don't remember that clever line about fire insurance, but I get it now!
P.S. This playlist also has Teeny Little Super Guy!
But instead I good distracted by this gem from my childhood!
I don't remember that clever line about fire insurance, but I get it now!
P.S. This playlist also has Teeny Little Super Guy!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Compliments, after a week of definitely no compliments
I had a really lousy week at work this week where I felt undermined, disrespected, and treated very unfairly. I am feeling pretty demoralized about the whole thing, I came across this video (via TWLOHA) and it made me emotional and ultimately feel a little better.
I guess people CAN still be nice and considerate, and treat each other with kindness and respect.
Although, I always wonder, what do people say to each other after they have had moments like this? 'Thanks' seems a bit understated. Does it dramatically alter their lives and relationships, or do they just go about their business as if nothing really that special happens? I never know what to do with myself when people effusively compliment me.
I guess people CAN still be nice and considerate, and treat each other with kindness and respect.
Although, I always wonder, what do people say to each other after they have had moments like this? 'Thanks' seems a bit understated. Does it dramatically alter their lives and relationships, or do they just go about their business as if nothing really that special happens? I never know what to do with myself when people effusively compliment me.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
My favorites from the Met Ball 2013
I have to confess I don't really know that much about punk fashion, but I am always excited to see what happens at the fancy fancy Met Ball. It is probably one of my favorite art/cultural event of the year.
I was actually pretty excited to watch some of the live streamed arrivals (but I missed about 70% of it because I got distracted by eating dinner). When I did start watching the arrivals I was a little floored by just how TERRIBLE the red carpet interviews were. The host were really pretty ok but the guests just clearly had not prepped at all for answering difficult questions like: What are you excited to see in the exhibit? That was a real stumper! The interviewees just cringed and stared around with terrified eyes; I caught Kristen Stewart's interview and even though she is known for being awkward and bad at interviews she was one of the more coherent and interesting people I heard all night! So the whole watching the arrivals online was a bit of a let-down.
But here are my favorite ensembles from the night. (There were a lot of gowns that night so I might do another post on my least favorite or most interesting). You can check out all the gowns here at Vogue.com as well.
1. Emily Blunt - I think this was easily my favorite dress. Simple and so beautiful. And then the make-up, accessories and hair just make the whole ensemble so perfect! Blunt was also participating the Livia Firth's Green Carpet Challenge, which makes the whole thing even better!
2. Cameron Diaz - I actually got to see her being interviewed and this dress was really very gorgeous. I don't think that still pictures really do it justice (it had a really elegant cut-out back). The design of the dress really gave Diaz a powerful presence. (It reminded me a lot of Gwyneth Paltrow Oscars 2012.) The cape, the vibrant color, and the 3-4 inch spiked belt really says that the wearing a strong and commanding person. It was very impressive!
3. Nina Dobrev - Some people will probably think that this was just plain weird, but I was unexpectedly impressed. This gown managed to be romantic and elegant while being dark and subversive. Again, I got to see her moving on the live stream which showed off the structure of the gown more, and it was very intriguing.
4. Joely Richardson - The cut looks great on her and what a great sunny color amongst all the black, sheer, and cut-outs!
5. Felicity Jones & Hailee Steinfeld - I really appreciate both of these girls' dresses. They looked good, and stayed true to their own personal styles with a punk twist. I also just thought it was so clever for the flowers or star bursts on Steinfeld's dress to be made of safety pins. And I don't know if I have ever seen Felicity Jones in something I did not like.
6. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams & Mary-Kate Olsen - Almost for the same reasons above I really enjoyed these three ladies dresses (esp. Maggie Gyllenhaal's red, plunging dress paired with that choker!). They were great dresses that again match the style of the individual wearer yet still nodded toward the theme of the event. Well, maybe MK's dress was still just very MK and not very punk, but I still really like it a lot.
Honorable Mention:
Jennifer Lawrence looked beautiful, had great make-up (looking very Leelee Sobieski in that regard), and WORE A VEIL. She also photobombed Sarah Jessica Parker and Parker's ridiculously self-important get-up (scroll down a little on the link for the gif).
Ginnifer Goodwin had incredible eyeshadow and wins all the the eyeshadow points.
I was a little annoyed by all the really fancy, ostentatious gowns, but Katie Holmes had a really really pretty gown with a gorgeous train.
And even though I find her rather ehhhhhh I also did like Anna Wintor's dress.
I was actually pretty excited to watch some of the live streamed arrivals (but I missed about 70% of it because I got distracted by eating dinner). When I did start watching the arrivals I was a little floored by just how TERRIBLE the red carpet interviews were. The host were really pretty ok but the guests just clearly had not prepped at all for answering difficult questions like: What are you excited to see in the exhibit? That was a real stumper! The interviewees just cringed and stared around with terrified eyes; I caught Kristen Stewart's interview and even though she is known for being awkward and bad at interviews she was one of the more coherent and interesting people I heard all night! So the whole watching the arrivals online was a bit of a let-down.
But here are my favorite ensembles from the night. (There were a lot of gowns that night so I might do another post on my least favorite or most interesting). You can check out all the gowns here at Vogue.com as well.
1. Emily Blunt - I think this was easily my favorite dress. Simple and so beautiful. And then the make-up, accessories and hair just make the whole ensemble so perfect! Blunt was also participating the Livia Firth's Green Carpet Challenge, which makes the whole thing even better!
2. Cameron Diaz - I actually got to see her being interviewed and this dress was really very gorgeous. I don't think that still pictures really do it justice (it had a really elegant cut-out back). The design of the dress really gave Diaz a powerful presence. (It reminded me a lot of Gwyneth Paltrow Oscars 2012.) The cape, the vibrant color, and the 3-4 inch spiked belt really says that the wearing a strong and commanding person. It was very impressive!
3. Nina Dobrev - Some people will probably think that this was just plain weird, but I was unexpectedly impressed. This gown managed to be romantic and elegant while being dark and subversive. Again, I got to see her moving on the live stream which showed off the structure of the gown more, and it was very intriguing.
4. Joely Richardson - The cut looks great on her and what a great sunny color amongst all the black, sheer, and cut-outs!
5. Felicity Jones & Hailee Steinfeld - I really appreciate both of these girls' dresses. They looked good, and stayed true to their own personal styles with a punk twist. I also just thought it was so clever for the flowers or star bursts on Steinfeld's dress to be made of safety pins. And I don't know if I have ever seen Felicity Jones in something I did not like.
6. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams & Mary-Kate Olsen - Almost for the same reasons above I really enjoyed these three ladies dresses (esp. Maggie Gyllenhaal's red, plunging dress paired with that choker!). They were great dresses that again match the style of the individual wearer yet still nodded toward the theme of the event. Well, maybe MK's dress was still just very MK and not very punk, but I still really like it a lot.
Honorable Mention:
Jennifer Lawrence looked beautiful, had great make-up (looking very Leelee Sobieski in that regard), and WORE A VEIL. She also photobombed Sarah Jessica Parker and Parker's ridiculously self-important get-up (scroll down a little on the link for the gif).
Ginnifer Goodwin had incredible eyeshadow and wins all the the eyeshadow points.
I was a little annoyed by all the really fancy, ostentatious gowns, but Katie Holmes had a really really pretty gown with a gorgeous train.
And even though I find her rather ehhhhhh I also did like Anna Wintor's dress.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Poem: a comfortable man
I was flipping through my journal today and came across most of this poem. It was apparently inspired by an article I read about Winslow Homer's studio in Maine, but I'm not sure that I really get the connection now. Anyways, it feels a bit unfinished but I think it has some promise.
a comfortable man
There is he
a comfortable man in the woodwork
next to bright elegant names
ensconced among the whorled, rough-hewn signs.
He leaves us just the cliff
and the wind and the rain and the wet earth
to throw over our shoulders
when the skies get white and lonely.
He looks away to the northeast of low stars.
he no longer relaxes in hives
amongst the tea leaves
whispering
a comfortable man
There is he
a comfortable man in the woodwork
next to bright elegant names
ensconced among the whorled, rough-hewn signs.
He leaves us just the cliff
and the wind and the rain and the wet earth
to throw over our shoulders
when the skies get white and lonely.
He looks away to the northeast of low stars.
he no longer relaxes in hives
amongst the tea leaves
whispering
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