Monday, November 29, 2010
I am obsessed with....
... NAIL POLISH!!! As I try to tap into my girlie side I find that I like minimal enhancements to my look. I love mascara, lipgloss, and now nail polish. Who knew that just changing your nail color could make you feel prettier. Here are the ones on my wishlist..i.e... what will take my future paychecks away.
Slapsgiving....
....came and went....
It seriously is my favorite holiday, right after Valentine's Day (it's not only for couples!!!!)
I love eating and I love being thankful. I guess in those terms Thanksgiving happens every day in my life!!!! Unfortunately after Thanksgiving comes the day that anyone in retail dreads... BLACK FRIDAY. So picture this there is a line forming around a building, hundreds of people camping out. Not for a concert, or an autograph from some celebrity, it's for shoes, or a dvd. Could this really be normal? I of all poor people understand the value of a great deal but just like my dear friend Annette put it I put comfort over saving a buck any day. Don't get me wrong I once too succumbed to the idea of getting up early and waiting with the rest of the world to try to get on some good deals but I remember that morning and it ended with my friend and I not purchasing anything because the lines were too long. The whole morning was just for us to drink our starbucks in crowded places. Yet the excitement was there.. Maybe all it really is an adrenaline rush to buy things that you don't need and would eventually try to pass off as a good gift even though we all know you bought that DVD for 3.99 ( I am talking to you Luis Mendoza) Still this all baffles me.
We are the only country who does this, and even worse I feel like we seem to be losing the idea of what Thanksgiving is all about. We already lost Christmas and I would like to keep at least one Holiday low on the cosumerism (Yes yes I know it's always there but could we keep it to a minimum ?) It seems each year the stores open earlier and earlier, sooner or later we will scratch out Thanksgiving in general just to make sure we can get to the sales faster.LAME
It seriously is my favorite holiday, right after Valentine's Day (it's not only for couples!!!!)
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| Slapsgiving ... How I met your mother |
We are the only country who does this, and even worse I feel like we seem to be losing the idea of what Thanksgiving is all about. We already lost Christmas and I would like to keep at least one Holiday low on the cosumerism (Yes yes I know it's always there but could we keep it to a minimum ?) It seems each year the stores open earlier and earlier, sooner or later we will scratch out Thanksgiving in general just to make sure we can get to the sales faster.LAME
Friday, November 12, 2010
Settle ? You said settle...
I don't understand this world, or to be more clear this world and it's standards in relationships. Yesterday I had two different people tell me I had to lower my standards in order to get a guy. I even had someone ask me if I drank a lot because that would probably help me find someone. Which brings me to the conclusion that standards are a way of the past now it's all about what you can get and dealing with it. Then we wonder why we have such a high divorce rate, why people cheat, and why girls are getting beat in relationships.
When I first got told to lower my standards for a second I thought maybe they are right, then I really examined what my standards really are.
What I look for in a guy is mainly just a sense of humor. I like funny guys, always have. That is pretty much the only requirement everything else is just common sense into play. I want a guy whose funny, intelligent and nice. Don't we all just want variations of this? No one wants to go out with someone that they can't talk to and no one should want to go out with someone that treats them bad. Those are my "standards" that really should apply to everyone. Other than that everything else doesn't matter. How he dresses, how he looks, all of this kind of falls into place if the other things are there.
So I should lower these standards? Should I allow a guy to treat me bad? or should I be with someone who I can't even talk to ? We are almost trained to settle in this society, there is no real idea of love there is no real idea of getting to know someone anymore. We walk around trying to not feel lonely and we fill that hole with whatever we can get. If we are lucky sometimes we fill it with the right person but all I see around me lately is a lot of wrong..So I probably won't lower my standards which means I will probably be alone for most of my life but like my father always told me... "It's better to be alone then in bad company."
Watched this before work now I am ready for my day.
When I first got told to lower my standards for a second I thought maybe they are right, then I really examined what my standards really are.
What I look for in a guy is mainly just a sense of humor. I like funny guys, always have. That is pretty much the only requirement everything else is just common sense into play. I want a guy whose funny, intelligent and nice. Don't we all just want variations of this? No one wants to go out with someone that they can't talk to and no one should want to go out with someone that treats them bad. Those are my "standards" that really should apply to everyone. Other than that everything else doesn't matter. How he dresses, how he looks, all of this kind of falls into place if the other things are there.
So I should lower these standards? Should I allow a guy to treat me bad? or should I be with someone who I can't even talk to ? We are almost trained to settle in this society, there is no real idea of love there is no real idea of getting to know someone anymore. We walk around trying to not feel lonely and we fill that hole with whatever we can get. If we are lucky sometimes we fill it with the right person but all I see around me lately is a lot of wrong..So I probably won't lower my standards which means I will probably be alone for most of my life but like my father always told me... "It's better to be alone then in bad company."
Watched this before work now I am ready for my day.
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| chasing amy |
Monday, November 8, 2010
Netflix you are good to me..
What is the cure to boredom ? Netflix instant watch ....
Days off consist of more time to watch movies that I have been meaning to watch and movies that I love and want to watch over and over.
Diane Keaton is my personal hero. If you were to look up quirky in the dictionary you would find a picture of her and her endearing smile. I admire her carefree personality and I just wish that I could bottle that energy and add it to my everyday life.
Tonight we went to the New Beverly Cinemas and watched Gentleman Prefer Blondes on the big screen. Growing up this was one of my favorite movies and even though I am not a big Marilyn fan Jane Russell owns this movie. I might get a few Jane Russell movies on the movie queue and have a mini marathon.
Days off consist of more time to watch movies that I have been meaning to watch and movies that I love and want to watch over and over.
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| Manhattan |
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| Gentleman Prefer Blondes |
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| Reality Bites |
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| Annie Hall |
Diane Keaton is my personal hero. If you were to look up quirky in the dictionary you would find a picture of her and her endearing smile. I admire her carefree personality and I just wish that I could bottle that energy and add it to my everyday life.
Tonight we went to the New Beverly Cinemas and watched Gentleman Prefer Blondes on the big screen. Growing up this was one of my favorite movies and even though I am not a big Marilyn fan Jane Russell owns this movie. I might get a few Jane Russell movies on the movie queue and have a mini marathon.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Oh Lubitel 166 B
In shopping news : I have yet again bought a new pair of shoes. My new years resolution this year was too buy more shoes! I think that new years resolutions should stop being so negative and restricting and they should let us indulge. I have now bought at least a dozen shoes this year and I am glad to add these to my collection
Deena & Ozzy Harness Boots at Urban Outfitters.com
I don't think any of the shoes I have purchased lately really go with my style but it's one of those things where I think they might eventually. So why not?
Friday, November 5, 2010
This stupid girl shit...
I just finished having a conversation with my breast...yes you read right. WITH MY BREAST.
This is when I realized that I am turning into "the crazy girl" . The girl who looks in the mirror and and dissects every little corner of their body because she has what I like to call the plague but others would refer to as a crush. So there I am in the mirror telling my boobs they need to be perkier, I never thought hitting crazy town would feel this comforting.
I don't think that boys understand the kind of power that they posses, boys or just relationships in general. Feelings are such a powerful weapon they make you do these crazy things and before you know it you are standing outside a girls window with a stereo blasting a cheesy 80's love song. I really don't get feelings. I mean I have them, some would say I have a lot but in terms of relationships I just try to stay away from those that would turn me into a girl that giggles after every word and practices writing mrs. whatever his name is over and over. UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHh
In other news:
I purchased these awesome shoes yesterday and even though everyone at work already owns them I am still in love with them and want to wear them EVERY DAY!!!
It's really amazing how much I can allow an article of clothing to lift my spirits. I am sure there is something there that I really don't have time to go into.
This is when I realized that I am turning into "the crazy girl" . The girl who looks in the mirror and and dissects every little corner of their body because she has what I like to call the plague but others would refer to as a crush. So there I am in the mirror telling my boobs they need to be perkier, I never thought hitting crazy town would feel this comforting.
I don't think that boys understand the kind of power that they posses, boys or just relationships in general. Feelings are such a powerful weapon they make you do these crazy things and before you know it you are standing outside a girls window with a stereo blasting a cheesy 80's love song. I really don't get feelings. I mean I have them, some would say I have a lot but in terms of relationships I just try to stay away from those that would turn me into a girl that giggles after every word and practices writing mrs. whatever his name is over and over. UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHh
In other news:
It's really amazing how much I can allow an article of clothing to lift my spirits. I am sure there is something there that I really don't have time to go into.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Not like any other week....
I've been up to my old shenanigans again. I was feeling weary of what California has been offering me. Working six days a week can get kind of old you need to find a way to rest your mind. So I am now where I always go for a breather New York City. To be honest a few days before the trip I almost convinced myself I didn't want to go. Thinking to myself that there was no way that I would be able to rest or even have fun since my funds were low. I am on Day 4 currently and am actually having a wonderful vacation.
Before I got on the plane I purchased a little book called " Eat Pray Love", you might of heard of it. After years of passing it on Target shelves finally the book gets turned into a movie starring no other than Julia Robert. Finally the concept captures my attention, finding yourself through traveling. If you know me you know my one desire in the world is to travel, unfortunately I am only ever made it to Peru and back. Hopping through a few states in the US has been fun too but I yearn for Spain, Italy, and London. Since I've opened that book though I have been hooked and I've been reading it little by little almost like taking small sips of a good tea if only to make it last longer.
New York city has been good to me as always. I have once again taken to "exploring" the city. I love walking around and seeing how it all connects to each other. On Sunday Morning I got off on Essex stop on the J and just started walking. I had no agenda except to capture a good picture somewhere, anywhere. I ended up sitting by the water for what felt like an hour of peace. Reading and getting lost in the atmosphere. I can tell you right now that I have lost the sense of knowing how to do nothing. I am always on the go , always working, always tired. There was a moment where I looked out to the river and realized that I was indeed relaxing. It was a strange feeling to not understand how to do this but now that I remembered how I am right on track. I went back yesterday for another hour. This time though my walk extended from E. Broadway all the way to the South st. Seaport to find a little empanada place I left untouched a few years prior. It was too beautiful a day not to walk, taking a subway would of just been a crime. So I walked to Battery Park taking in the water from that side. All the people that gather in NY , all the tourist with their cameras, I wondered if they could feel what I felt.
I picked up a Village Voice, where I went to the movie section to see if I should catch a movie by myself later in the day . You see there are a few things I wanted to get done while I was here
1) see a movie by myself
2) see a show by myself
3) go to eat by myself
4) make a new friend
do we see a pattern?
In LA I feel like I am just so dependent on people, I in the core am not that person. I need to re-connect with myself if only to remember why I like myself or even better what I don't like about myself. It's all a process in trying to be better.
So far I have already gone to a show by myself. Crossed that off on the first night here. So when I looked at the Village Voice and saw that they were having Cary Grant night at BAM Rose Cinemas I nearly died. I had officially had plans to see a movie that night. Not before have some amazing .20 Cent wings with my friends and their co-workers though.
Eventually I made it to see "This Could Be The Night" at BAM. When I entered the almost empty cinema I felt somewhat better to see that everyone had come alone. There were mostly older people there with a few young girls scattered about. I guess great minds think alike. Seeing an old movie like that on the big screen felt amazing, if only to see something the way it was originally intended to be seen. The movie was hysterical and racy for it's decade and of course Cary Grant looked fabulous. There are no Cary Grants in this world today I tell you. Maybe, just maybe George Clooney. Yet out in the real world I couldn't find one to save my life. So now I can cross off # 1 off the list too.
I have three more days here let's see what else I can do....
Before I got on the plane I purchased a little book called " Eat Pray Love", you might of heard of it. After years of passing it on Target shelves finally the book gets turned into a movie starring no other than Julia Robert. Finally the concept captures my attention, finding yourself through traveling. If you know me you know my one desire in the world is to travel, unfortunately I am only ever made it to Peru and back. Hopping through a few states in the US has been fun too but I yearn for Spain, Italy, and London. Since I've opened that book though I have been hooked and I've been reading it little by little almost like taking small sips of a good tea if only to make it last longer.
New York city has been good to me as always. I have once again taken to "exploring" the city. I love walking around and seeing how it all connects to each other. On Sunday Morning I got off on Essex stop on the J and just started walking. I had no agenda except to capture a good picture somewhere, anywhere. I ended up sitting by the water for what felt like an hour of peace. Reading and getting lost in the atmosphere. I can tell you right now that I have lost the sense of knowing how to do nothing. I am always on the go , always working, always tired. There was a moment where I looked out to the river and realized that I was indeed relaxing. It was a strange feeling to not understand how to do this but now that I remembered how I am right on track. I went back yesterday for another hour. This time though my walk extended from E. Broadway all the way to the South st. Seaport to find a little empanada place I left untouched a few years prior. It was too beautiful a day not to walk, taking a subway would of just been a crime. So I walked to Battery Park taking in the water from that side. All the people that gather in NY , all the tourist with their cameras, I wondered if they could feel what I felt.
I picked up a Village Voice, where I went to the movie section to see if I should catch a movie by myself later in the day . You see there are a few things I wanted to get done while I was here
1) see a movie by myself
2) see a show by myself
3) go to eat by myself
4) make a new friend
do we see a pattern?
In LA I feel like I am just so dependent on people, I in the core am not that person. I need to re-connect with myself if only to remember why I like myself or even better what I don't like about myself. It's all a process in trying to be better.
So far I have already gone to a show by myself. Crossed that off on the first night here. So when I looked at the Village Voice and saw that they were having Cary Grant night at BAM Rose Cinemas I nearly died. I had officially had plans to see a movie that night. Not before have some amazing .20 Cent wings with my friends and their co-workers though.
Eventually I made it to see "This Could Be The Night" at BAM. When I entered the almost empty cinema I felt somewhat better to see that everyone had come alone. There were mostly older people there with a few young girls scattered about. I guess great minds think alike. Seeing an old movie like that on the big screen felt amazing, if only to see something the way it was originally intended to be seen. The movie was hysterical and racy for it's decade and of course Cary Grant looked fabulous. There are no Cary Grants in this world today I tell you. Maybe, just maybe George Clooney. Yet out in the real world I couldn't find one to save my life. So now I can cross off # 1 off the list too.
I have three more days here let's see what else I can do....
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Does anybody remember laughter????
Since we are now in the digital era it has becomes incredibly difficult for me to remember the last time I bought a real physical cd. Luckily today I actually did. Living in Los Angeles I should probably take advantage that I live in a state that has 3 Amoeba Records. Amoeba being the mecca of all that is holy in music.
I browsed the clearance racks and came out with some stuff I cannot wait to
listen to....
Beth Orton - Trailer Park
Gomez - Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline
Her Space Holiday - Let's get quiet Vol. 1
Gogogoairheart - S/T
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - Hard Promises (original issue)
I browsed the clearance racks and came out with some stuff I cannot wait to
listen to....
Beth Orton - Trailer Park
Gomez - Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline
Her Space Holiday - Let's get quiet Vol. 1
Gogogoairheart - S/T
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers - Hard Promises (original issue)
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Film : Fuji Sensia 200
This is my film of choice as of late. There is something about the powerful colors it brings when you process this slide film as a negative (look up: cross processing) that make only the best colors come out. A lot of green undertones reminding me of Lomography 200 xpro film. I always find it tricky using slide film because I never want the colors to be too far away from what they are suppose to look like. I hate the strong fuchsia colors that some of the other fuji slide films give you. Yet with sensia you are playing off your own colors in th picture. So far I am a satisfied customer and have started to live off this film. So far so good.
Monday, June 7, 2010
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