Things I Love Thursday
[ 3 September 2009 ]
Well, it has been a crazy week — I got back from Vegas early this morning & in a few hours I’m flying to Auckland via Los Angeles — so it feels (to me!) like my TiLT is kind of low on details. It is not, however, low on love! In fact! I have been feeling the L-O-V-E even more this week than usual, which is really quite wonderful & I have definitely done my fair share of wandering around with stars in my head! I hope it has been exactly the same for you, my delicious little morsel!
Las Vegas — Always & forever. I really do love this place. It’s the perfect mix of ridiculousness & brilliance. This was a very quick trip for work, but it was still an excellent time. In my two & a half days, I made new friends, paddled in the Hard Rock Hotel’s faux-beach-pool-thing, walked miles every day, drank some scotch, went to some parties, had a bath, did plenty of writing & saw Busta Rhymes perform. (He did good.) I also stood next to Suge Knight for the entirety of the performance, ha! A friend of mine told me to get a drink at the Double Down Saloon, adding, “Do not try the bacon martini, it will give you acne”. It’s a pretty rad joint (& I managed to avoid the bacon martini). Not to mention, the Magic tradeshow was mind-blowing… & made me really, really, really want to open a shop. EEEEEEE. Like I need another project! Finally, as Barbie & I were on our way to the airport, our taxi driver gave us a rollicking impersonation of Tom Jones, complete with steering wheel thumping for emphasis! It was brill. I really loved staying at the Hard Rock Hotel, but next time I want to kick it at the Wynn! It is so beautiful in the way only a hotel in Vegas can be. Take note, universe!
Early morning coffee dates — When you’re pressed for time, you’re pressed for time, but it doesn’t mean you can’t make things happen. I got to see my favourite for coffee & smooches this morning, & it was totally worth waking up painfully early for. “You’re so cute in person!” Sheesh.
Being amazed by people & their honesty, authenticity & integrity. I love it so much when people open up & are brave enough to be really real. It is definitely one of my most admired qualities. Suffice to say, I have had some interesting conversations this week… but they have all left me feeling enlightened & happy. I call this a win.
Maybe finally mastering the art of packing light once & for all?! This will boggle most people who know me, but the following is what I took to Las Vegas. My Frye boots (for walking) & my Fauxbiagas (for prancing). Two strapless dresses (one from Forever 21, one from Charlotte Russe) & a thick black patent belt which went with both. A grey tank, the faux leather skirt I mentioned yesterday, a black slip for sleeping in & a grey sweater with zippers at the shoulders. & it was perfect! That is major underpacking for me — everything fit in a Matt & Nat carry-on, including my laptop, camera, cosmetics, notebook, & lingerie (!!!) — & I was totally happy & satisfied with what I took! So good! I packed for New Zealand on Sunday in a similarly understated fashion, & I’m hoping that it will do the trick. If you see me in Auckland not looking very stylish, please understand that I am trying not to be a mad bag-lady, & forgive me my trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us! Etc.!
Progress, ‘cause it’s nice to feel like things are moving foward, innit?
...& synchronicity, because it’s doubly-nice to feel like things are working out exactly as they should. (They always are, but it’s fab to get a reminder. It’s like being tucked into bed by the universe. Right on.)
Life with Nubs. We have both been so busy ever since she arrived in New York, & we have not had anywhere near as much fun as we should have. But I really do adore having her around. We rock out to Michael McDonald & talk each others’ ears off, & I love it when she welcomes me home from slumber parties in the mornings. It drives me nuts to be in a confined space with most people, but with her, the crazy never comes. When you meet someone like that, you know it is special. I want to lavish her with gifts always!
Honourable mentions: Mega-over-indulgences at Max Brenner (waffles with blueberries & raspberries & chocolate sauce, holy drool); dreaming about Indian food, then waking up & ordering it; using Biosilk in my hair (miracle treatment, for real); raspberries for breakfast; laughing with the Dish; working out at the Haunted Mansion; when people call just as you’re thinking about them; deciding I wanted something & being offered it the very next day; Inglourious Basterds (just as good as everyone says, if not better — I really, really enjoyed it); impromptu photoshoots with Handsome (my neighbour’s dog); “I can’t believe you didn’t know about Matthew McConnaughey & the naked bongos”; pre-dawn send-offs from Miss Nubs which go along the lines of, “Don’t get kidnapped by any lizard people”; nickname evolutions (sometimes I wish I had a big list of every cute name I had ever called anyone, the latest is babezilla); free wifi in JetBlue terminals (hello, rad); Felt 3 anticipation; sorting out my living situation; garage pep-talks; creepy old men (you honestly just get to the point where the whole thing is 100% hilarious); getting lots of work done on the plane; spending time with my favourite; Justin Timberlake (he’s so great, I just saw a performance of his on VH1, killer); listening to my last.fm library when I’m away & don’t have my external HD with me; JetBlue seats (I do love travelling with them); DJ Z-Trip’s The Classic Sh!t mix; laughing with Barbie; looking forward to Auckland (& also, having a long sleep!); my new sparkly heart ring (as if I need more bedazzled hearts, I know, but I can’t help myself); pink & black feathers to dangle from my hair (it feels very Weetzie Bat); eating salad every day!; caffeine (thank you); horribly awful but madly compelling reality shows (Tool Academy 2? Really?!); Pony by Ginuwine (I swear, it is the best); see also, My Boo by Ghost Town DJs; coming up with secret codenames for Barbie & myself (& our editor!) while lying in a cabana — Dairy Queen & Cotton Candy in full effect! (Our editor’s codename is a secret for now…); Siouxsie & the Banshees being blasted throughout the casino before noon; lots of bronzer; sitting next to rad people on the plane; birthday party invitations; cooperation, support, & sparkles.
“As we become purer channels for God’s light, we develop an appetite for the sweetness that is possible in this world. A miracle worker is not geared toward fighting the world that is, but toward creating the world that could be.” — Marianne Williamson
MWAH!
Alright! No more holding out! It’s time for a big goobly love-fest. Make it count! What are you head-over-heels for today?
Love & love & love,
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Great TiLT! This week I love Magic, Rogue beers, Looking forward to a three day weekend!, Learning more and more about the Magician’s daughter and watching him be the most loving, incredible father I’ve ever seen.
Wonderous list! I hope to someday master light-packing as well :P
Thing I Love MOST This Thursday: Sex after three months of husbot-missing! ONLY GOODNESS CAN HAPPEN! :D
‘ Progress, ‘cause it’s nice to feel like things are moving foward, innit?’ hell yeah baby
aw I wish I could hav gone to the magic trade show, I was in vegas once when it was on – sounded amazing!
I’d love to visit Las Vegas some day, my parents stayed at the Wynn last year and had an amazing time, I was totally jealous! Congratulations at mastering the art of light packing, perhaps you could teach me? I always take about five times as much stuff as I need whenever I go anywhere!
It’s always awesome when people surprise you in a good way :)
My TiLT is here: sparkleandglitter.co.uk/2009/0…
Oof. My resilience is my most favorite thing in the world today.
-my nephew: who came with my brother-in-law from London for a week. I’m not kidding, and I know I sound un-objective, but he’s the most adorable 2 years-old kid in the entire world. He hardly ever cries, he’s way too cute, he loves everyone, he speaks in an incredibly natural spanglish (since he lives in the UK but has chilean parents) and he’s SO INTELLIGENT. Sometimes I really wondered if he was able to read! My brother-in-law is awesome too, I can’t wait for them to come back in December, this time with my sis which I miss so much!
-supermarket adventures with my nephew: I’d never had such a great time shopping for groceries xD
-Double choca-mocha Nestle coffee mix…is so decadent
-my mom: who was in London too and brought us looots of stuff :D several bright colored thights, dresses, tshirts, shoes; she knows exactly what clothing I like :) she’s awesome
-a brazilian soap opera called “the favourite one” (brazilian series are so good and the guys are sooo hot haha)
Great list! I love all of the things you’ve mentioned, especially people who are real. That is one of the best! As for things I’m loving…
- Chilly fall mornings – A long weekend coming up – Working on my novel – Everything orange
All this travel sounds exhausting! Keep it up!
My list: a thermos full of hot tea in class, stationary stores with great japanese notebooks, getting a seat on the subway.
Meditation & hot yoga: So good for you and and so inspiring; having my mum still call us her “babies”; Skype; lots of overseas friends; travel plans; being excited and simultaneously terrified to apply to grad school; my birthday next week (hellooo Virgo!); bedroom evolution; the mice who live in my house. FIN.
My Tilt for today are: – Actually interesting and non-creepy internet friends. – Going out with friends in school nights. – Meeting new cool people. – Discussing philosophy with random people during random moments of my day. – WeHeartIt & Tumblr – Having lunch with two of my favourite guys in the world and talking about music, music and music.
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Wow! Las Vegas sound amazing!!! Gala, i am in AWE of your light luggage!
This week I am totally loving zee following:
The end of the Edinburgh Festival, it IS totally fabulous&exciting&inspiring but it is lovely to have the city as my own once again!
Green tea, O.M.G.
Also Virgo Birthday madness this week, my brother, my wee twin sisters and my nephew are all celebrating their birthday this week. Virgo’s are taking over(in a charming way)!
Getting my speech recognition software up and running, Huzzah!!!
feeling the tang of autumn in the air ( i swear its like nipping at summers heels’ here)
AH! I almost forgot about TiLT! :)
-Getting my Golf Tournament prizes: HELLO Bose Headphones (so comfy to wear!), TINY JVC Everio Cam in BLUE! a Kaossilator for BlogTV rave dance parties! and Gift cards gift cards gift cards!!!! :) dailybooth.com/MimsieSky/92990…
- Seeing the results of my running for 2 weeks- almost flat tummy! horray! :)
- Thinking about the first time I’m going to see a cute British boy in 4 years. Only about 36 days now! OMG! (it’s pretty ridiculous how happy I feel when I think about it)
- Stocking up on travel things! My new Kenneth Cole Reaction carry-on ( dailybooth.com/MimsieSky/82480… ) Paperchase Passport holder and Oyster card holder!! ( dailybooth.com/MimsieSky/90119… ) Also a small powder case and Evian Spray from Sephora, AND I bought a London Moleskine to start to fill up! More to come in the next month!
- Not struggling to get out of bed to run at 5am every day. YESSSS!
- Planning days with lovely girls! :)
- September!!! (I actually really love fall. It’s so nice!)
-Being back at University, despite the complications that are ensuing.
-Wandering around unexplored parts of the city at night w/ my roommate.
-Seeing friends again.
-Chatting w/ my favourite Professors in the morning.
-Buffy the Vampire Slayer marathons.
-Iron & Wine’s song, White Tooth Man
-Halloween II. So brutal and amazing. Rob Zombie is in my top 3 favourite directors of all time!!
Hi
~stacks and stacks of new books
~The Dresden Dolls
~strolling through fields at 3am with amazing friends (I never realised how many stars you can see outside of cities)
~the wonderful guy who gave us a lift up the hill of death in the back of his pickup
~back to college- new stuffs to learn, old friends to see
~Waffle shops
Have a wonderful weekend xx
So um..you are kind of my new obsession. I love reading your stuff and I think you’re fabulous. The way you live inspires me!
Things I Love Thursday:
Pretty dresses that I’ve had for years, a fresh haircut, yogurt with frozen raspberries, Barry’s tea, reading with my mom, taking an Argentine Tango class for the first time in my life (and loving it), Meryl Streep films, finally having the all right shoes to cover my needs, making my bed every morning, my Nature’s Gate sunscreen that smells like flowers, getting paid for doing jobs around the house, getting up early, even when I don’t have to (I love being awake just when the day is starting), preparing for autumn by shopping for gloves, boots and tights, getting to know members of my family better, raspberry white chocolate ice cream!
returning to montreal with the perfect weather; my baby kitten louie settling in nicely at my temporary new digs; my life-saving, selfless, generous, ridiculously hilarious, talented friends; getting myself organized; finally getting into the sopranos; supportive parents; secret travelling plans; waking up early; coldhot showers; drinking wine in my neighbor’s bookstore; billie holiday always & always.
* opening my Etsy Store! fallenpeach.etsy.com * my first sale at said store!! * my new desk, even if it is in pieces on my floor right now awaiting construction * listening to jump little children * getting organized, and blogging almost daily fallenpeach.blogspot.com * my boyfriend for being there for me * ladybugs * cute storage boxes * pumpkins and general fall things
I finished my Master’s dissertation, and handed it in on Tuesday, so I am loving being out of education!!
& Then I went and bought loads and loads of books on Amazon to keep my brain entertained, haha.
& Went to see This is Spinal Tap at an open air cinema in the grounds of a ruined abbey on Friday and that was ay-mayzing! SO funny.
& Saw Inglorious Basterds last night as well, and yes, yes it is fab. Wow. I was all ‘oh’ and ‘gosh’ and wha!’
& my most special boy left for France today (sadface) BUT he left me with Tom Waits Rain Dogs on vinyl, so every cloud has a silver lining.
& I plan to make hundreds and hundreds of lists and actions plans as to my future now, so I’m really looking forward to planning all the wonderfulness ahead.
xx
Here’s my on schedule TILT this time:
+ Feeling great when I’m jogging (Runners are sexy!);
+ Toast & Soya milk for breakfast;
+ Couch snuggling with my love;
+ After lunch caffeine;
+ Truly believing that my life is finally taking the course I aim (can’t wait for 2010!);
+ Mosaics approach (http://www.doedeereblogazine.com/articles/architecture-of-candyfuture-linear-vs-mosaic-approach)
-waiting for the husband to come home and cook me lovely food, yum
-looking forward to going to IKEA on the weekend, lol
-re-runs of Friends always make me feel safe and happy for some reason
-the prospect of going clothes shopping tomorrow
-a new black ribbed skirt which clings to my curves perfectly
-having sorted out the ironing basket and realising there’s not that much ironing to do at all, half of it was pairs of socks!
xx, Kitty
It’s so great that you have that relationship with Nubby! :) I live in a house with 6 other people in it, so I’m used to living with a passel of folks – but it helps that these people are super-sweet, and fun, and generally good friends. Sharing space with them is no problem. :)
So I guess I love THEM this week! :) However, I also love:
- The Guild – my favorite webseries (next to the one I’m working on myself!) which just started Season 3 this week: bit.ly/h49RU
- Inglorious Basterds – I agree with you! Great movie. Hilarious, actually.
- District 9 – GREAT movie, and not what you’d expect.
- Fall, and the feeling of starting over. (self-explanatory)
- going to stay with my booyfriend. oh god i swear i always include him in my lists, but it’s a truth. i’m going tomorrow & i cannot wait.
- my new dress. it’s kind of summery, which means that it’s not the most practical for the coming months, but it’s white and navy and kind of nautical but not enough to be gross. it’s lovely.
- university. i know, i know, lame! but i go back in a month and i just cannot wait. i’m looking forward to working and i’m doing my reading and everything. ahh geek.
- diet coke. i think i have a problem.
- my new wonderbra. ahem.
- tumblr. my favourite thing on the internet, i think. it’s a bit like livejournal circa 2004, but prettier.
homemade glow-in-the-dark stars, advanced photography seminars with just three other people, the anticipation of seeing my boyfriend in two hours (!), origami cranes, lots of storage space, sitting in front of a giant window and baking in the sun in between classes, being reunited with my favorite gay italian soul mate, the ellen show, making a new friend in drawing class
- Getting over colds! – Loving my new job & hearing small kids giggling all day long – Working near a Whole Foods. So getting a part-time job there. Could use the discount, lol. Plus Emeril sometimes films one of his shows there, apparently. Also discovered that they have blues & jazz bands come and play during the day on occasion. Love getting asked by old men to dance, lol. – For the first time ever…having decent lunch breaks (I’m used to maybe 15 minutes. Now I’m up to an hour), and having time to write! & dance with old men, lol
What a great TiLT! One of your best, I feel . .
Here’s me:
Being in the same general vicinity as the G-Darl; an opportunity for catching up will magically present itself. Just putting that out there, universe.
Acting with integrity. I refused to participate in office politics. As ‘punishment’ I was kicked out of my venue. My new venue is SO much better in EVERY way. I’m delighted!
I’m going to Swan Lake in October. I got the last ticket in the central block, and I’m in the FRONT ROW! I fear I may actually die from the awesomeness.
Gravy. I learnt how to make it properly (big ups, J Oliver!). I make it all the time. Then I consume it. I am a gravy pig!
Ballet. It’s so much fun, I love it.
+ Drinking hot chocolate and reading trashy magazines on rainy days.
+ Autumn!
+ My dog, he’s just adorable.
+ My new red winter coat.
+ Going back to college Monday, I’m oddly excited!
+ The fresh start September offers.
+ Making plans for travelling next year.
+ Writing.
+ The fact I’m going shopping tomorrow.
+ Cute guys.
+ Feeling positive about the future!
+ Realising who truly matters.
+ Inspiration.
+ Discovering new passions.
+ Daydreaming.
+ iCiNG, as usual.
+ Visiting my favourite cousin & spending the whole day walking along the beach.
+ My dad, for encouraging me to travel and write, instead of going to uni!
+ Having a full nights sleep.
+ Memories.
Mine:
Mega love to my New University for giving me a departmental postgraduate award – it’s wonderful to be thought worthy of these accolades, and even more wonderful to be given them before I’ve even started there!
Having an extra layer of purple shininess setting on my hair as I type – yay for (hopefully) being properly purple again!
Going to the beach with two of my favourite ponies in the world, even if my bestest girl has decided she doesn’t like the sea any more
My daily cup of normal tea – oh how I miss being able to have it more often, but once a day does make it special
The days getting shorter and cooler – bring on the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness!
Books for the new semester coming through my front door
Rewatching Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Starting at New University in six weeks’ time
Finally having a nice picture on an identity card!
The Body Shop’s new perfume range – it smells just like Lush American Cream, which can only be a marvellous thing.
TilT, this week for me :-) – Spring is in the air, the sun is shining, the promise of warm Summer days hangs in the air
- Yoga – mega back bend class on Wednesday completely energised and inspired me!
- my gorgeous children – they make me laugh and keep me young
- new friends, new ideas, new opportunities – realising that they are in abundant supply its just a matter of opening my eyes
- coffee – I keep trying to give it up and then wonder why I bother – it really does refuel me and its not like I’m an addict – one cup a day is enough to satisfy my craving
- giving up my daily red wine habit and feeling like a million dollars, sleeping so much better and not missing it one bit
xoxox
Gala! I am loving this blog, and most importantly, her entry on MINI PIES: www.luxirare.com/2009/07/alber
how adorable are those things?! I must try and make them!
- taking my vitamins! – eating healthy for the past few weeks – getting up at 5:30 a.m. everyday! – sunrises during my commute – being loved and told so at my internship and work – a line up of fantastic professors for the semester – planning projects – diamond necklaces + ripped jeans – running into friends on campus/random love tweets from friends
i totally need to make this list right now as i am in the middle of a ridiculous instant message argument (the worst kind of argument ever!)
+ meeting a super cute guy last night that i cannot stop thinking about (and i hear i’m stuck in his mind as well!) + dance parties where EVERYONE dances + drinking Arnold Palmers + having next week off from work + getting to see my whole family in a couple days + the weather giving us a little more summer + the smell of fall + texting with my girl friends all day while i’m at work + homemade fried rice +
*My new school! I’m already in love with it :) *Chocolate ice cream *purple *getting the feeling i’ve got a few admirers *creative writing class (it’s a BLAST!) *singing in the car *getting compliments and feeling the NEED to give some out *coffee (first time to have it this week, and i was a different person after i drank it!) *NCIS *iced tea *my dog keeping me warm at night *looking for a job…:/ *loving life and being happy :)
finally treating deadlines like lovers to be attended to instead of demons to be faced; whistles; coming home after a spontaneous moped cruise to find a freshly picked flower in my mailbox (! best night ever!!); having everything i need + more; palm readers who are totally right about everything; letting go of snap judgments and meeting awesome people i wouldn’t have otherwise; coffee like it’s my job; ordering a job from the universe, writing the day i wanted to get hired in my planner, and getting a call from them that exact day; a million other pieces of evidence that the universe is listening; attending the bar opening of a hometown acquaintance and other things that make me feel like such a damn grown-up; riding the bus; the huge chrome-colored tote my friend calls my “bag from the future”; riding a bicycle; hearing people complain and having no desire to join in; getting buzzed off of one beer; yoga every morning; chatting with strangers; etc etc etc
~Johnny Depp ~ John Waters ~ Cry-Baby ~ Lisa Bonet ~ Gardening ~ Discovering that my Lover has Prince’s I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man on vinyl ~ Vacuuming to aforementioned song while singing along loudly and badly and wiggling my hips ~ Aimlessly wandering around town on a beautiful Saturday night ~ Learning new words (preprandial & postprandial) ~ My flatmate finding out her book is going to be published by the end of the year ~ Discussing Roald Dahl and his genius ~ Sandwiches ~ Random coffee dates with good friends ~ New jewellery bought with mad discounts thanks to friends in retail ~
- Its friday!! – planning a weekend of cleaning my re-arranging my room and sorting clothes. – having amazing dreams about buying my childhood, beach side home and starting up a cupcake bakery!!! if only… – new friends after last weekends adventure – planning familytrip around the south island – wendesday lunchbreak that felt like it went forever!! a rare and amazing occasion!! – my hair finally not looking like straw.. thanks to new heat defensive product. – yum dinners made by dad – pay-day!! – mum and dads new computer!! their excitment of all things technological. – finally buying decent batteries for my camera.. – my bf for finally being able to read the warning signs when its that time of the month.. slight crankiness will turn into a full on tantrum if he continues to be a clown. –
~ Speaking out more often / trying to assert myself ~ School ~ Seeing friends more often ~ Advice that works ~ A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving ~ Piano playing ~ Crazy time spent with family ~ My room looking good ~ Good music ~ and last of all, realness, like you said ~
Treating my face like a painter’s canvas and applying makeup accordingly; strange delicious solid condensed milk; remembering good things about people you used to know; finding out in self-defense class that I have a strong kick; walking along Lexington avenue on an errand, when it’s really quiet and nobody’s out; House (for the hundredth time).
Bacon martini? Holy bananas!
My list goes like this:
1. Flying back to Greece to see my family
2. Seeing my best friend after 3 months
3. Huge servings of my mum’s chocolate cake (made especially for me)
4. chicken souvlaki with plenty of oregano and pita bread, mmmmmmmmmm
5. The sun, did I mention the sun?
5. Unexpected compliments
I’m really happy this week.
I’m loving the new ‘hot for chocolate’ nail polish ! Change from black and bright red.
I remember watching the Magic thing on the news and going “I bet Gala would love that.” XD
This week I love: my friends, my English class, being extraordinarily busy, doing my homework, band, everything.
This week I love:
Organization, glossy lips, clean rooms, grandma coming to stay, designing jewelry, making jewelry, makeup brushes, annabelle cosmetics that are super cheap and super awesome!, wordle, my grey boyfriend cardigan, doing awesome on my monthly missions, setting new ones, having a crush, loving my blog, and writing on my blog.
-Spring. No more winter, baby, yeah!
-Singaporean desserts – my friend made an awesome dessert last night out of barley and bean curd and sugar mmm.
-Ridiculous conversations, and people who can take a joke.
-Road trips!!!!
-Red wine.
-New shoes.
-Sufjan Stevens.
-Boys with nice forearms and nice eyes mmmmmmm.
-Coffee.
xx
the Beatles because they believe in love, so i won’t give up
new Nylonmag maybe its just a paper magazine to some but to me its the bible, how happy i feel with my new nylonmag under my pillow :)
Quiche I made my first ever quiche yesterdaynight & it tastes fan-tas-tic!!
Planning A new trip in my heart, head i’m so gonna travel again :)
On Your Own I still have Damon Albarn singing in my ear so i feel less lonely
Great tshirt slogan “In case of emergency, BREAK DANCE”
today I am massively loving the fact that I am going to try on and pick up my Wedding Dress from the shop. Eeek! I get to feel like a sparkly princess. Oh and I’m loving my sexy fiance (he’s the main part of the wedding, then comes the dress)...and I’m loving you Gala. You sparkle my life!
Urgh, as much as I adooooore all things bacon, a bacon martini sounds… icky. But Las Vegas? Hell yeah!
better late then never, right? here’s my list (:
www.jesslyons.com/?p=1543
I’m also thinking about starting my own shop – walking gift fairs & trade shows just makes me uber-happy. Thinking of starting online, but one day I will have a brick & morter store. It will be incredible.
feeling on top of the world bc i tried a new stylist and he gave me the sideswept bangs of my dreams.
bob marley version of hotel california! and the magic of youtube that i can listen to the original version right after!
MAGIC, MAGIC, MAGIC. Completely believing and having things fall into place.
Witnessing the last scheduled night space shuttle launch and having it etched in my memory like nothing ever before.
* Sorting my plans for summer – scary, but exciting! I feel more independent than ever, & it’s a good feeling. And, actually, just in general – feeling positive about the future.
* Going out for lunch with my family. It’s so rare that all four of us are together.
* Sorting my finances, taking control of my life, managing my time, being proactive about my career and education goals.
* The Shins.
* Waking up to emails that put a smile on my face.
* Natalie Portman: www.interviewmagazine.com/film…
-VOLLEYBALL and my team, they’re amazing
-Projectrubgay.blogspot.com
-finally learning how to french braid
-Winnie the Pooh & Aladdin. best movies i’ve ever seen
-The book abut fashion illustration I bought. Its amazing, because i was pretty much hopeless at drawing before, and now I feel like I’m pretty good at it (http://www.amazon.com/Figure-Drawing-Fashion-Design-Pepin/dp/9054960809 it got great reviews, too!)
-Finishing my summer reading books (FINALLY!)
-Life♥
Instead of a list, a story:
yes yes yes to the Law of Attraction – My bff just sent me the e-mail along the lines of, “I’m starting to think some force in the universe really enjoys laughing at me.” which, while congruent with our joint resolution that we just put into motion (not spending money while earning/saving in a way that gives back to our communities), is the negative side of my current beliefs:
The Universe will send us things we think we want, just to test us. If we think it, it’ll happen, but we have to power to accept it or turn it away. And that’s where the growth begins, knowing what is good for you & not good for you.
One of the best things that has happened to me this week has been my family’s unannounced removal of financial support. While I’ve been super careful with saving & spending since childhood (& the closest I’ve been to being a reckless trust fund baby is being an heir to a couple shares of some fund or another!), it’s been an eye-opening experience. I’ve been rather arrogant in my thinking – when it comes down to it, surely I will be able to find & keep a full-time low-paying job & still live responsibly! & each time I’ve thought so, a low-paying full-time job has offered itself to me, stamped personalized and sealed, but each time I’ve turned it down out of fear or superiority. Now, when I need the opportunity the most, I’ve taken it, and still low-paying full-time jobs keep popping up, but I’m learning to be less arrogant with my time and skill set – it would be less efficient for me to drop the wheels I’ve put into motion in the name of money or perks or glory. These are stepping stones I placed long ago, and I’m very well not going to willy-nilly step on stones suddenly set by other people leading away from the treasure I buried for myself before my spirit tied itself down to the grounding source of my body.
Things I love Thursday? All of the above. I love the gritty, honest, shining beauty of it all. Harried schedules, caffeine, naps, raw food, stolen moments, banning FreeCell and television, speed-reading on the subway, taking notes on thrice-folded scrap paper… these are my beautiful irregular stepping stones, and my goal is to love each and every one. After all, I can always pick them up and throw them in another direction if I want. But only if I want.
-Morning coffee
-Finding a random little clothing stall set up in the middle of the shops today, and buying an adorable little dress =]
-Finalising my uni app
-Cookie dough ice cream
-Being called “perfect” by my sister’s friend
-Shopping dates with my nanna and dad
-Chess
-Lay-bying our backpacks for europe
-Having the split ends cut off my hair
-Sound Horizon, my very favourite japanese band
-Hearing that atomic pink should be back in stock by mid-september :D
-Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, it may well be the funnniest movie I have ever seen
-Re-reading Macbeth
Hubba Bubba!, finding out exactly where you stand with your best friends, Roman Holiday, having one of those days when everything goes wrong and being able to laugh about it knowing its just the Universe shaking things up a bit, getting lookalike raybans for 10 bucks, also yep people who are real who you don’t have to tippytoe around, people who do a little dance when you call them your bestest friend, navy blue nailpolish, studded everything!
Awesome stuff that has been happening in my life:
- My man and I have raised over £200 for People with Dementia!
- I’m going to start my evening course in CIM Marketing soon! Me? A Chartered Marketeer? Yes please!
- My dad is going to hospital soon to have his hip resurfaced – I am so happy that he’ll be able to walk better soon!
- I bought a new swimsuit and will be able to go swimming and use the sauna at my gym!
- Yoga, yoga, yoga!
- I have made a list of all my goals for 2009 and it looks like every single one will be achieved! Yay for productivity! Now to look at 2010!
late yes, but here it is:
megansholidayjournal.blogspot….
Okay, here we go:
1. Kickboxing ( I’ve just started and I’m covered in bruises, but it feels good:)
2. My friends
3. Drinks at the firestation on sat night;)
4. My new e bay purchases
5. Being put in new and unusual situations that could have been painfully awkward, but weren’t.
6.Finally having the courage to deal with an ongoing problem and feeling like I might actually get somewhere with it.
7. The fact that being an adult means that I can do frivilous, irresponsible things, such as eat dinners entirely consisting of icecream and wine.
However… this does remind me that I do need to go and find something more substantial to eat and perhaps get onto my much neglected French assignment!!
xox
Completely in awe of your ability to pack light! I always try to do it, and it never works. Maybe I’ll finally learn from your shining example.
My TILT is over at my blog.
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thursday!
- Having NUCLEAR RED hair. It’s fucking massive at the moment thanks to rain, but it still looks awesome.
- Heading to Teignmouth which is right next to the beach for Muse’s homecoming tour.
- Boobie Trap Corsets. www.boobietrapcorsets.com/
I received a red sparkly corset from them today and it is the most perfect corset I have EVER owned in every single way (cut, design, strength, fit). I think you should advertise them, seriously.
- The second year of my Fine Art degree is coming up. Can’t wait to get back in those workshops.
- Dior Forever foundation and YSL Touche Eclat. I now have perfect alabaster skin, kthx.
- I applied to be a trainee florist today, that would be an amazing job.
- Pretending to model with my friends, with nice results to boost my confidence.
- Spending a whole day watching SATC. Mint.
Blueprint 3 being leaked. Felt 3 anticipation. Labor Day, hello 3 day weekend! Purple glittery nails. My girlfriends. 80s night tonight with said girlfriends. Double vodka/redbulls and the madness that ensues after 6 of them. “I have a great idea for a reality show, release Charles Manson from prison and follow him around as he trys to get a job and meet women.”
eating tiramisu on the patio
making out on the couch like a teenager
helping my friend put together her media kits for fashion week
my tiny perfect toes
watching my mother order mexican food in the most epically awful and adorably bad spanish accent
tibetan food
tiny, cat-sized airplanes
a three day weekend that’s nearly completely open
- Cape Cod – humpback whales, they’re so beautiful in real life – all the sincere respect for Senator Kennedy, the plethora of half mast flags in Massachusetts – gazing at pretty houses in Hyannis Port – perfectly grilled salmon – Coca Cola on a balmy evening – a slew of books, read and to read – bargains in Borders! – new books – hair bleached blonder by the sun – somewhat flattering passport pictures (: – soon to be seeing my best friends – letters in the post – cinnamon chewing gum – the stiffness of new jeans, especially when said jeans cost less than $20! – the Kennedy museum in Hyannis – being home, finally – leaving the crazyness of the big city – back to a place where it is rarely too hot – the thought of a tasty chocolate bar waiting to be eaten in the fridge – 9to5, the musical – my darling cats – my mama – reading fashion blogs and collecting style advice – crushed ice, crunchy crunchy – new resolutions (stop chewing my nails!) – cute eco friendly resuable bottles – pencils – and pencil cases – handsome men at the airport, on airplanes….seven hours with them :P – new beginnings – friends – new friends… – finding out who I will live with at college – autumn, it’s coming back to me – back to school shopping – best of all, my beloved ocean.
being able to admit i was in an abusive relationship and not being ashamed about it: bit.ly/oZ00Q
so i didn’t get my teaching job in japan. SO WHAT! i’m still delicious, 100% natural and nutritious.
for knowing when to let go of losers and grab onto the future.
i love things every day. thursday is no exception :P
and as always check the dendoo blog for realness straight from me, to you!
Sigh~! Oh, Las Vegas. There’s so many places I would like to visit, Vegas being only one of them.
This is my firts time commenting, but I’m addicted to your blog! Just fyi.
My list: being a high school senior!!! Korean boy bands, my name in different languages, glitter nail polish, dollhouse shoes, used CD/book stores, and rearranging my room.
Oh, I’m so late. Here it is anyway.
My TiLT:
Gaming with my lovely. Quality time. :)
Yoga. Tried it for the first time Monday and I love it. My new Monday tradition.
Eating Healthy. Especially when it tastes good.
Con Anticipation. DragonCon this weekend and AWA is happening soon!
My Mom. She rocks.
I live in Vegas and I’m glad to hear that you liked it. :)
1. spending almost the whole saturday in bed with my loved one
2. university libraries
3. “infinite jest” by david foster wallace
4. seaweed salad
5. emails from my dad
6. feeling and seeing the chance of the seasons
7. earl grey tea with honey and milk foam
8. electric blue nail polish
Aw too bad those sparkly eyeglasses aren’t real :[
No way, you were at the Hard Rock during MAGIC? I was too, as my company designs and executes the “S.L.A.T.E.” section of the show. Definitely did not spy your pink bunny hair anywhere, though…probably since my 7am departures and 7 pm arrivals to & from the hotel didn’t exactly coincide with yours! :) Anyway, how totally fun, which parts of the show did you see????
Material Girl — Haha! I saw the whoooole thing, spent days walking the floor until my feet stopped working! I spent the mornings writing in my room, would go to the tradeshow at around noon & leave around 5, so that totally explains why we would have missed one another! Did you have a good time? The whole thing blew my mind!