Things I Love Thursday
[ 26 February 2009 ]
America! I know you knew I was going to say that, but I’d hate to disappoint you! I’m so pleased to be here & in such good company. I love it. This place is so weird. The weather is really beautiful, almost exactly like Wellington right now except without the wind, & everything is super-convenient once again. I went to bed at about midnight last night & woke up at around 6 or 7, & appear to have acclimatised already. YAY. It’s super-nice to be back in what Jake calls “real life” — meaning we can chat at a semi-normal time! & also, you know what? It’s nice to be in a place which is inspiring & stimulating. I can’t wait to do some more writing — I know it’s been sparse around here lately while I’ve been packing, preparing & flying! I hope you can forgive me!
My brand new Flip Mino HD is totally amazing. I received it yesterday when Timmy & Sam picked me up from the airport, & it is completely rad. It’s so easy to use & the quality is faaaaantastic. I just shot this as we were driving around today. I’m already obsessively documenting my adventures, don’t you worry! Thanks Flip!
Harper’s Bazaar, specifically the March 2009 issue with the hot pink cover. Why? Oh, let me tell you! #1. Sarah Jessica Parker dressed as Diana Vreeland. YES. #2. The designer from Marchesa dressed as the Marchesa Louisa Casati. WHAT?! #3. Karl Lagerfeld acting as “sartorial shrink”, with comments like, “Better a split personality than no personality at all”, & “Going from shop to shop is, perhaps, today considered a form of cultural anxiety. There are more constructive & intelligent ways to spend your time”. SWOON. I picked it up totally on a whim, without even flicking through. It was a great whim! You should definitely go & hunt yourself a copy.
Making plans! My life feels incomplete when I don’t have a list of things to do, people to see & adventures to go on. This is perhaps sad, but it is definitely true. For example, I get to see Nubby — & take her to Disneyland! — in a week & a half! Virgo Power reunited once again! I can’t wait to see my girl again! Aaaahhhhhh!
This email:
You are going to have the best year
Be good and try not to break too many hearts
You’ve always got a place to stay wherever I am
And I hope you get everything you want
I’ll miss your face, but I get to see it everywhere so its okay.
xx
Honourable mentions: Cute boys with good cheekbones & sweet afros who make you mixtapes; Jazzi; sleeping almost all the way on the plane; Jay-Z (I watched a documentary about Reasonable Doubt on the plane, it was great); coffee & chocolate milkshakes; getting through American immigration! (always a source of immense relief); secret vintage shopping dates; synchronicity; arriving in L.A. to cupcakes & cuddles; Disneyland plans; bright pink handbags; sweet immigration officers who even act sympathetic when you tell them about how your contact lenses have dried out; planning slumber parties (“It’s going to be like Cute Island in here!”); being able to use my Helio Ocean again!!! (mega-addict); responsible eating (smoothie for breakfast + salad for lunch = happy Gala!); Hugnation & Halcyon (another great person I get to see in 2 weeks!); the word “boytopia” & um, America, America, America. Oh, wait, do you know what the best thing EVER is? Sleeping in an incredibly comfortable queen-sized futon bed when you’ve been cramped up on a plane for 15 hours. Mmmmmmmmmmm.
& you, my sweet? What are you looking forward to? Who have you flirted with recently? What divine smooches have you received from the universe? Holla!
Love letters & feather headdresses,
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Welcome back to America! I’m going to Disneyland next Friday for senior skip day hehe :)
Enjoy your time here again! This week I love my digital camera and reading on the screened-in porch and Netflix and everything else listed on my own TILT here: nicalyse.blogspot.com/2009/02/..., haha
Welcome to America, I can’t wait for you to be in New York.
What am I looking forward to?
My friend just got laid off. I just went through an intense break up last month. My friend texts me today with the question…“Do you want to go to Paris?”
I said yes and we bought tickets to fly out Sat morning! No plans. Just to get away.
And I just sold some of my old clothes really quick online for some spending cash. Gonna bring my camera, sketchbook and my minoHD!
I to am in America. Being an Australian I am loving the change around me.
I am loving:
snow on roof tops.
squirrels in trees.
College parties.
Emails from home.
Getting mail.
Re-discovering how much I love Oz.
Balm-y weather.
New friends.
Mass photo taking.
Oh my gosh, do you love the Flip Mino HD? I’d die without mine. I finally got iMovie now, too, so it’s basically ON HARDCORE!
-auras, i think mine is purple
-MY NEW JOB AFTER AN ETERNAL SEARCH. featuring flexible make your own hours, getting to hang out on the computer all day, sweet pay, the close proximity to chinatown, and the fact that all day i am surrounded by design and fashion
-hello kitty for mac
-smuckers uncrustables (i keep taking them to work)
-my boyfriend and our snarky relationship and the huge bowl of peanut noodles he made for me
-the new rug i got with a huge tree of life type thingy on it
-dim sum
-bright gray nail polish
-mark twain’s “the mysterious stranger”
-this radio station i found that plays 90s jams all day
-female celebrities who aren’t all quiet and dainty and perfect
-writing and illustrating a TILT list in a pink moleskine instead of taking notes during a boring required class
Best compliment ever:
“I actually listed you in a rant to myself as someone uniquely intelligent and compassionate, someone I consider to be a legitimate and complete human being. Plus you’re intimidatingly brilliant.”
Is this ridiculous? I don’t even care:
I’ve been totally down lately, and pretty much the only thing keeping me awake and sane is my prom dress currently hanging in my room. My prom isn’t until June, but I cannot wait. My dress transforms me into the world’s most beautiful girl. Everything I do in it is regal, sophisticated, and full of fairy-tales. It makes my heart pound and my head spin.
coming home from a hair appt to dinner cooked and ready on the stove!
jetting off to brazil in exactly one week! at exactly this time next week I will have just settled into my seat! omgomgomg:)
crossing like 6 things off my ginormous to do list in less than an hour. very productive hour!
happiness that gala is back on u.s. soil!
having a reason to use five exclamations points in my tilt….k won’t use another one:)
Anticipating seeing Amanda Palmer perform live in Brisbane on Sunday night!
My new Wacom Bamboo Fun digital drawing tablet.
The artworks I’m producing with aforementioned tablet.
Drinking lots of water.
Sleeping in – not every day, but a couple of times a week.
Strange dreams that feel so real.
Macadamia nuts… mmm so yummy.
Days where I stay home all day making art and writing, wearing comfy old clothes and no makeup.
The lovely comments my readers leave on my blog :)
Eeeh! Gala you make me feel like escaping to the other side of the world also!
Im really excited for this weekend! My friend is up from down south and we’re going to go watch a drag show at the local gay club tonight! And tomorrow night ALEX KIDD is Djing at a local Night club. I can’t stop looking at my ticket!!!
We’re staying at a hotel which is an awesome hub for all the cool visitors and it’s a mates 21st saturday as well! oooh excitement galore!!!!
In other news things Im also loving are Sushi, my new piercings healing like magic! Planning holidays down south to see my lovely boy!!
Contiki tour tickets in vietnam!! (WOOT!)
My old doggy, shes going senile and having to look after her more and more makes me realise how much she means to me!!
Buying lots of stuff on sale!
Painting my nails bright green.
Watching House MD and Lost.
Finding out that my cousin is getting married! And is truly happy!
=)
The movie version of Ballet Shoes, starring Emma Watson as Pauline Fossil. I’ve always loved Noel Streatfield, so seeing this favourite story of hers brought to life was totally satisfying, as it was pretty true to the book.
Cuba Carnival!!! It was so exciting to be a part of the madness this year. Highlights included the silent disco being truly silent when I couldn’t get my personal radio to work; Partying with a samba crew and holding dance offs while waiting for the parade to start; Our vintage Mustang police cruiser breaking down during the parade, with a bunch of lycra clad dancers having to push start it; Getting my picture in the paper.
The Oscars – I’ve always loved the Oscars, and this year was particularly emotional. My fave speeches = the screenwriter of Milk and Sean Penn. My fave dress = Marisa Tomei.
Honourable Mentions – MIA; PJ Harvey’s Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea; Corn Chips; Solitude; Arrested Development (the TV series, although the band are awesome as well); Swigging straight from a bottle of rum with friends; Fireworks; Family dinners; Choc Bars; Finger Waves.
I love: preparing for Spring Break, eating semi-vegan, fruit smoothies, napping, making new outfits, my lovely boyf, the new Nylon magazine, avocados, hanging with friends.
-finding shortcuts on routes i take all the time!!!
-cliche but romantic and fun dates with my boyfriend: burgers, fries and cokes, arcade games and a late movie
-hot water and lemon first thing in the morning to set the day up right
-new stationery for the first week of uni!
-freshies looking cute and lost
- etsy: I bought 2 coats last Friday, and they’re already here, all the way from the US!
- My spontaneous boyfriend: He’s quit his job this week and is moving south, to the same city his friends are going to uni in, and one state away from me!
- Knitting!: A new scarf is in progress =]
- Signing up for societies: The best part of O-Week – I’m in SASS (Sydney Arts Students Society), DarcySoc (period drama fanclub), EpicSoc (the epicurean society), ChocSoc (free chocolate) and Chopsticks (Chinese cultural appreciation).
Buying domain names (and waiting in secret till others come available)
Burlesque – first night back in AGES
Getting iCiNG posts on PST – haha
Surprise storms – go Pac NW!
Bloglove
Having the website done: deco-modiste.com
Here We Go Magic – Fangela (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1T6cjdPmus)
The coming of Spring (THE IIIIIIIDES of MAAARCH!)
Sasquatch anticipation
LOOOOOOOOOVE.
Well, my favorite things this thursday (even if it is friday) are:
My new pale peachy pink vintage dress which looks exactly like something out of the Virgin Suicides. Thats why I bought it (as you can see my name, I think I have an appetite for that film, ugh!), it is REALLY pretty. I’m going to start writing lovers names on my underwear now…
Lovers! I love having lovers. They are super convenient, like corner-stores and so seductive when they want you, it’s great to kiss & tell…
Starting university! I’m so happy to start this semester, it’s going to be OFF THE HOOK this year! I can’t wait to get back in my routine of going to the gym, hanging out with friends after at Plum, Fidels, Matters or Midnight, studying and learning new things & thinking how rich and prosperous I’ll be..!
Orientation Week! Yay! Lots of bands to see, people to meet, books to buy. The whole concept of orientation week is one of my favorite things. I also want to start writing for the schools magazine, Salient.
Gym workouts. Seriously. I can’t get enough of our gym, it’s so much fun (at the same time hard). It’s amazing how fast time can go when you’re having fun though! I especially love pushing myself to the limit and seeing drastic improvement every week.
Slumdog Millionaire ~ OH. MY. GOD. Such an amazing movie! I went to the 10:00 show (on a school night!) and it was completely worth it. The soundtrack and the storyline and the acting was fantastic. I especially loved the bollywood-esque song and dance at the very end. The song was stuck in my head all this morning, and when I got home from school I watched it on youtube about fifteen times!!
Parachutes by Jenn Grant and Your Rocky Spine by Great Lake Swimmers ~ I’ve been listening both of these on repeat this past week. Yay for Canadian indie!
The Oscars avec Hugh Jackman ~ I love the Oscars, and I was super excited that he was hosting, and apparently he can sing and dance too. Swoon!
Longer days ~ It’s nice that it’s not always dark in the morning when I’m getting ready for school :D
I’m going to DisneyLand in a week and a half for Spring Break, and right before that I’m going to First Fridays in Phoenix to look at all the galleries, vendors, and crazy buskers. I just have to pray J-School doesn’t cause my demise before it can all happen!
Gala, will I find a prom date.
I am too shy. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. :c
Four words. Modest. Mouse. concert. Saturday.
omfg.
-Discussing plans on how to subtly be indiscreet.
-Jamba Juice
-English. Testing the limitations of a sonnet.
-Meetings.
-Flickr mail.
-Picnik.
-A Streak of Silver.
-Guitar.
-Summer plans.
-Comments.
-Perfect scenarios playing out in my head…
-Choreographing. Or trying to.
this is the most ridiculous TiLT, but I like having Gala on the same continent, so our days match up, because it’s Wednesday in Canada :D
+ lots of laughter today. + piano bombs + all of student council learning a dance to “arab money”. yes, we are that fly.That email is so precious; I nearly cried.
This week I am BUSY:
I start THREE new dance classes next week!
The weather is fantastic.
I had no car today so spent all day at home making up dance routines. (The one to Ricky Martin’s ‘Loaded’ is my fave.)
It’s birthdays time.
Managed to score a jar of Aunty Audrey’s world-famous blackcurrant jam. If there’s any left by Monday I’ll be very surprised.
On crossing patrol at school, I got the hugest smile and wave from an unreasonably gorgeous young dude driving a ute. Totally made my day.
Lester singing Toto on Chuck.
i’m looking forward to seeing my boyfriend this saturday =)
thankyu poopie (dad) for driving me!
woo!!
xoxo
my tilt this week is…
-having a fantastic birthday w/ my best guy friend. We made cupcakes and decorated them with raindow candy hearts!
-vegan black bean burgers. yum!
-Watching cycle 4 of Australia’s Next Top Model. (I’m in the US so I only just got into it)
-playing Mario Kart for the first time in years and actually winning a few races.
Nylon magazine; munching on fresh blueberries & raspberries; the smell of a fresh pot of coffee; my almost finished knitting project; meditating during the quiet hours of morning; DEATH NOTE!!; finding the cutest pictures on flickr.
Welcome back!!!!!
I love that we’re both enjoying sunny climates (you in LA & me in Hawaii) and we get to reunite for more sun and fun super soon! America missed you!
1. Big, big, BIG hair!! Especially on me.
2. Pulling myself out of the dark abyss I have been living in since December. I can’t function in the winter. BUT HALLEJULAH IT’S OVER!!
3. Going to gym at 9pm when its nice and peaceful and not crowded.
4. Finally getting myself a nice nose stud. Real gold, not crappy fake metal. Yes, please.
5. Girl Scout cookies
6. Stretching
7. Brushing my teeth!
8. Watching NOVA on Youtube. I watched The Ghost In Your Genes it was spectaaaacular
9. Finding pictures of me from camp on Facebook
10. ARCHIE BRONSON OUTFIT. Dart for my Sweetheart and Big Cherry Lips
COME TO CANADA- WE ARE UBER NICE HERE AND LOOOOOOOVE YOU! xoxoxoxox
. my boy
. my family including my adorable cat Sammy
. being done with half of my midterms. only 3 more to go!
. the adversity quotient
. my new black maxi dress that soon is going to turn into a maxi skirt
. being told i have no foreign accent! i still think i do though
. eating mostly raw this week
. love
• getting back in a studio. stretching canvas. neon pink enamel paint. beginning paintings that feel good to make.
• outdoor lunches.
• arranging things according to colour, and popping bubblewrap, as stress relief techniques.
• watching twin peaks, reading atonement.
time for a nap!
& you get to hang with me, too! :D
I am looking forward to tomorrow and the weekend and March and April and May and June. Hee. The Universe spent all day leaving me hints about it, and just sent more of them when I tried to spend my day keeping a record of them. Like an adorably persistent suitor, it is!
P.S. The latest issue of Lula! Have you seen it?! “Diana Vreeland wearing Marc Jacobs” & “Mary-Kate Olsen wearing Lanvin” ART. Yesss x 3500.
1. Hamilton Spec
2. A little confidence and my principal
3. Sholeh
4. Open atmosphere
5. Mrs. Shaw
6. Direction, the i don’t even know what to call it thing I wrote
Come down the rabbit hole for details
Today I learned that I got cast in my college’s production of The Vagina Monologues!!! I don’t know what part I got yet, but that doesn’t really matter to me as much as just being in it does!
The fact that it’s almost my Spring Break, and even going home sounds like a wonderful vacation!
I get to have lunch with my mother tomorrow, whom I haven’t seen in over a month, and she’s giving me souvenirs from her recent trip to Hawaii!
I’m reading the book Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides for one of my classes, and it is very strange but I love it so far!
Soft serve chocolate-vanilla twist ice cream. Mmmmmm.
The feeling of accomplishing work! Woo hoo!
I am in such a perfect, giddy mood right now! This Thursday has been fantastic!
-chasing my dreams
-nylon magazine
-a new love interest
-*feeling inspired again*
-YOU.
You are inspiring and stimulating! I was feeling down and I read this and I just want to jump around and then dance and blow bubbles!
-Carnival, tiny, but fun and bright and the colors are generally lovely. The rides… the best part of the carnival is definitely fearing for your life whilst hanging upside down in the air…
-Friends! I feel nothing but appreciation and love for my friends and I’m coming up with ridiculous and creative ways to express that!
-Exercise… I did it for the iTC and now I’m running every day and physically, I feel awesome.
-RAW FOOD. I’ve switched my diet to only about 3/4 raw but I feel so amazing and wonderful and my skin is looking better and I have way more energy!
-Messing up, eating cheesecake, feeling positively ill, and not getting down on myself about it. Every moment is a moment to start fresh!
-Uh. Girls! We are epic.
- Dr. Bronner’s magical soap and whatnot. Peppermint. The documentary about it inspired me to start using it a couple of years ago and it’s still… a body-rocker.
- Princesse Tam-Tam, and Josephine Baker films in general.
Uh, life! Yay!
Thanks for being lovely as always, Gala!
+ Listening to my itunes library in order of most recent to older and reminiscing with each new set of songs.
+ Getting good grades in all my regular high school classes
+ Doing well in my Chinese class at City College
+ Cute boys, cute boys, cute boys!!! (I’m afraid this will always be on my TiLT list)
+ My book club elective
+ Delicious chinese food
+ Going to more concerts
+ Looking forward to this weekend
My friends
They’re some of the best people I know. They’re fun, positive, and just perverted enough to make me feel at home! Or, in the case of one of them, perverted enough to make me feel like a saint in comparison.
Guys
Said friends have gotten themselves boyfriends (or almost-boyfriends, similar to my own). All within a short period of time! They’re all nice guys, and I get to live my life vicariously through stories! Making out in a darkroom? Pretty hot.
A particular guy
Picked me up for a thoughtful date on Valentine’s, gave me an origami flower, and going to do something with me on Saturday! What more can you ask for?
Facebook
My friends got me addicted to flair. ‘Nuff said.
TilT – almost getting to the end of the iTC..and totally cracking 2 out of 4 challenges 100% yeehaaaa! – sunny days – yoga – chinese takeaways :) – banana berry smoothies for breakfast – unexpected financial windfalls :) :) – 8 more sleeps til my sister arrives – the worldwideweb, my global village
xoxoxox
I know its Friday now… but…
Flirting with cute boys on the train.
Wleocme back to the USA!
May it inspire you and lead you to many exciting adventures!
Hi Gala
I think i’ve commented once… but i read you blogs everyday in google reader. It’s sweet that you’re in Cali! And Disneyland!!!! (It is such a happy place, i swear!). And I’m sure you get this a lot, but I want to meet you!!!! So if you’re in Pasadena, please please please stop by my work! It’s a paper store called Mimio.
Oh, and sorry if this comment sounds creepy :-\
oh! it is Friday(I didn’t know)
*Taking the day off school and having a scrumptious lunch with my parents and shopping afterwards :) And not feeling one little bloody ounce of guilt about it.
*Early showers while the sun is still shining. I found out that I do actually like to be clean however weird and dirty it makes me sound :) So I’ll have one in the morn if I workout, one after school and one before sleep.
*Stretching…yummy! I stretched on the bed yesterday wit hall the blankets and pillows piled up against the wall and I actually fell asleep I was so relaxed! Felt great!
*Lounge clothing! you had this kimono up that was just amazing and today I went tree of life and saw all these little shorts and tops and maxi dresses! I plan to build a HUGE collection.
*Listening to me and my body(something the iTC has taught me) If I’m feeling like something I’ll eat it, read it do it whatever! I just feel so free. I think I saw this quote somewhere
‘ýou don’t have to earn your freedom’
I love it!
Also I don’t know if it’s right but I feel so cramped at school. Like I have to act this way, be this person, laugh at what other girls laugh about. I just feel like it squishes my individuality until I can’t breathe and when I get home I have to remind myself this is not who I am. It’s fun and all because I have lovely friends and teachers in all my classes but only when I’m out of there can I LIVE.
Luckily I only have one more year. But everyday I’m starting to really love myself and live abundantly!
that wasn’t part of my tilt but this is-
*the smell of ripe pineapple. I was making lunch and I actually followed my nose and found them sitting there so round and ready to eat!
Woohoo!
xoxo
this weeeek:
- green and blacks milk chocolate, mmmm
- getting ALL my coursework done
- being completly excited for my behind the scenes animal park on monday (i’m doing an animal education course!)
- me and my boyfriend making lavish life plans for when we move in together (going along the lines of, how many kids we’re having, what pets, how many rooms, etc)
- my new silky tea dress with little polka dots
- tea with cream and sugar lumps
- having races with my sister on my grandads mobility
scooter :D hhaha (he was sat inside watching tv at the time)
have a lovely weekend gala!
xo
cute boys who can geek out about movies even more than me * losing this cold. see ya! * getting shit done: laundry, roomcleaning, yay! * huge, eye-shattering flashes of lightning that fill the whole room * reflecting on what i’ve achieved during my iTc * old couples at the laundromat who are totally still in love * type-written letters from old friends * invitations galore now that i’m 21 * purging my closet * talking heads * johnny cash * driving * blushing * boys who walk you to the door
YAY THURSDAY!
I am loving a few simple, big things:
Lightcasting and youtube horoscopes (Christopher from Soulgarden can see into my soul through the computer, I’m convinced of it).
The end of my grand, post-college slump.
Being approved to SIGN THE LEASE ON MY FIRST SOLO APARTMENT TOMORROW!!!!! I’m going to be living in a fabulous one bedroom in LA and living my actress dream and I can’t believe it. Squeeeeeeeee!
It’s great to see you back Gala, sounds like you have lots of amazing plans!
I’m looking forward to more weekends in Birmingham learning! I know that probably sounds terribly geeky, but it’s great once in a while to spend time with like-minded people who are all working hard towards the same goals.
I’m also looking forward to getting more details planned for the UK Lady Bloggers meet this summer, it’s going to be amazing!
My TiLT is here sparkleandglitter.co.uk/2009/0…
Ahhh… I miss America. England is so cold and rainy! I am going home to Florida in 11 days for three whole weeks! Oh, the shopping that shall ensue!!!!
I feel so alive today and here is my tilt with more details over at prettylittleblog.blogspot.com
*Marmite
*UKLadybloggers
*Having your blog commented on
Also: speculating on the missing bottle mystery, bruschetta, the possibility of a new blog, musing on possible names for a new blog, surplus make up, Jasper Fforde books, enthusiasm, alter egos.
new music, new crush, new apartment, new snow, new future plans and old friends ;)
Cutest boys ever who you met in the USA that fly 12,000 miles from North Carolina to come see you in Perth (the most isolated city in the world).
Constant texting and pining over said boy. (2 WEEKS!!)
Saving money to go back to North Carolina with him:)
Downloading new episodes of Lost & Skins.
Swooning over pictures of English Cocker Spaniels.
Possibilities…
+my amazing boss
+convincing my family to embrace raw goodness
+emails from far away
+sister hang outs
+coconut oil- all natural and sooooo good and yummy for your skin
+prettiest new white lace dress
Gala,I love LA!! i’m so happy you are there i grew up in El city of angels and i guess with my french accent, cute dorkyness and all, well i made loads of friendssss, LOL, So i’m quiet certain that with your Amazing Personality and Beauty you gonna do exactly the same :) and have loads of Fun.
Oh yes!!! TILT!!!!
* Sweedish Cookies
** Scketchbook Classes
***Spirituality Overloaded in a major good way.
**** I think nothing beats been able to help people and give them hugs.
***** INSPIRATION...CREATION,CAUSE & EFFECT
xxxx
- daydreaming about next year with my fabulous new housemates.
- late-night rendezvous with treacle pudding.
- no more assignments for six weeks!
- my new beret, it makes me look about 60.
- guilt-free shopping! i’m always so financially responsible, it feels amazing to throw caution to the wind.
- the 50s diner i brunched at yesterday.. drool! wurlitzers and pancakes forever!
- getting to know a friend even better, when she needs someone to talk to.
- LOVE!
I’ve taken to writing all the things I’m grateful for every night in the same notebook- a little tilt on a daily basis. Here’s a more conclusive list:
Portland! what a city! a place for vegans and artists and bicyclists and nerds. I’m very happy to be here!
my house I’m staying for a few weeks in an wonderful century-old house in an equally wonderful neighborhood. My roommates have been friendly and helpful, I couldn’t ask for better.
being employed the job market in Portland is shit. no way around it. this is definitely something to be grateful for, even if kitchen work is not ideal.
McMenamins! if you’ve never heard of it, this company takes old buildings that are on the verge of being torn down and makes them into hotel/restaurant/movie theater/venue/brewery setups, all in one. I saw Jason Webley play for free at a renovated high school that was built in 1915 and it was just so good.
Janelle Monae her album is brilliant from beginning to end, she has style to kill for, and I just love the way she plays with gender. don’t pass her up!
my family moving to another state for the first time, I really appreciate how close we are as a family, and how much I love them.
warm chocolate soy milk I think I might have found the most economic way to cure my chocolate cravings!
welcome to my homeland. It really is that good :)
I love:
posting some old drawings on facebook then being asked to submit work in an art exhibition!
sleeping really well at night
following stephen fry’s twitter
my new capuccino scented candle (sticky coffee + sugar smell mmm)
baking banana cream pies (very worth the trouble)
WELCOME TO AMERICA! haha. i’m glad you’re in my country right now. i’m not there though – studying abroad in the UK at the moment and it’s been great. it’s definitely going to be weird to go home, but i look forward to it!
here is some very american art that i discovered recently just browsing around the web. i would say that it’s most stereotypical scenes of america than pure realism, but looking through the paintings makes me feel homey. :)
www.ralphlgoings.com
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TiLT:
Experimenting with my clothes and even when I just throw on ‘stuff’ it isn’t always jeans – & knowing I will continue to experiment because I still feel a little bit boring…but…I broke a big habit!
Having a good chat over some cocksucking cowboys about the future & career plans & ways to change the world (well little bits at a time!)
i adore the post-it.
is that alice burdeu in the violet wig? i went to school with her :)
also, if you don’t mind me asking, on what grounds were you able to enter the united states? i remember when you went last year you had to leave after only a few months, but as you were blogging while you were there did you need to obtain some sort of working visa? i’m from melbourne but currently in london travelling around the world, and i’m going to morocco, then egypt then the states after that and thinking of settling down for a while, so i’m just curious that’s all. i’ve heard they can be pretty brutal at border control so i’m a bit nervous haha.
it’s nice that you get a little something from the blue post-it note i wrote gala! & thanks for introducing people to my blogs last week – it was really special getting such a spike in readers :o)
stay happy & hope you live up every moment of your american adventure xx
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Oh, let’s see. Today I got some brilliant, brilliant news. Possibly the best so far in my life. Instead of waiting 8-10 months to get tested and diagnosed for my chronic illness at the hospital, my doctor can start tests NEXT WEEK and I could be looking at a diagnose in a few months. No amount of exclamation points or words written in caps lock can possibly describe how happy I am.
Welcome back, Gala! Can’t wait to hear about your settling-in process.
This is a little late but Im allowed this week – I didnt have time on thurs because this week I love…
*Having my birthday on a thursday!!!! *lunch with my mummy and nan *good food *chilled out afternoon tea with good friends *unexpected presents *seeing cirque du soliel’s Dralion AND Coldplay in the same week! *having my 21st on MY terms, in a glorious happy life affirming way even though people said I would regret not having a party…I dont!
I am on the post concert come down right now and Im just so blissed out – I am so lucky and have had the first truly awesome birthday in many many years and this year is going to be a good one! Im soo glad Icing is a part of it!
I am lovingly sending my bliss out into cyberspace with this now…I hope it reaches someone who needs it!
my neeew female kitty called Mango, we gave her that name because she stole a shopping bag from mango from my closet and looooves it. she sleeps in it. she’s got gorgeus green eyes
also i love photoshop, lipgloss and Ceremony by Radiohead (New Orders cover)
XOXO
+ Cute boys .
+ My parents .
+ iCiNG .
+ Sleep .
+ Magazines .
+ Best friends .
How funny! I just ordered a Flip Mino HD yesterday for SXSW & my NYC trip! I look forward to shooting lots of video & I’m glad for your positive review.
Have you ever read Vox? The second pic reminds me of the fantasy she describes to the other character.
Welcome back to our lovely shores. Glad to hear your jetlag it not jetlaggy. I have a Flip too and I love it so much!
How long are you going to be in Disneyland?!
I’m going in two weeks =D
This week I love:
+ My lovely supportive co-workers. They were so good to me this week when I was having some troubles.
+ South London Ramblers Assn. Tomorrow we’re tackling Hackney – Walthamstow.
+ Feature, a film by Shezad Dawood which is showing at Altermodern, the Tate Triennial.
+ Tea. I love tea.
- Dying my hair black and tinting it blue (!!!) My hair colorist aspiring friend helped me and is very proud of the results.
- Lily Allen’s The Fear and her cover of Mister Blue Sky. I love the video for The Fear!
- Planning what to wear this summer. Decided to go with knee-length cotton skirts, light weight legwarmers, ballet flats, long necklaces, and cute t-shirts.
- Meeting new people and being with people I’ve lost touch with.
- Deciding to just put art I’ve made onto Etsy regardless of how much I like it. I’ve got nothing to lose.
My (Day-Late) TiLT:
The Rain. Its really relaxing after such a stressful week.
My New Laptop! Amazing.
Driving. It seems like the only time I get alone with my thoughts lately.
Coffee. It never fails me.
My Girl. She is so damn adorable.
I’d written out my list yesterday, but it just isn’t the same if I don’t post it here! ;p
Mara Tremblay: Je passe mon temps à penser à toi / Beaucoup trop de temps pour beaucoup trop y croire — listening to her last album on repeat for the past week, it’s sosoSO good.
The unexpected: Stumbling upon people I hadn’t seen in a long while. Surprisingly great music & good beer at a small, hippy-ish fund-raising concert. Being kissed in an empty street at one AM, by a boy whose eyelashes are covered in snowflakes.
Je voudrais me déposer la tête: A book I adored & now a play that almost made my heart explode with sadness & longing & hope. Wonderfully amazing.
& also: Knitting mismatched mittens; the nicest shade of burnt orange; daydreams; ridiculously funny emails; broccoli (my one true love!); realizing that whatever happens will be the best thing that can happen to me; oranges & sticky fingers in the morning; being too pleasantly distracted by my thoughts to read; lots & lots of ginger tea (to help me fight off a nasty cold).
Ohhhhh!!!
I just moved to LA. It is just filled over the top with amazingness! I find a new place to explore every day.
Just as an aside, when you say “synchronicity”, are you talking about the intentional community near to Korea Town? I love them!
have a wonderful, wonderful time here!!!
xoxoxoxo
My TiLT would have to be turning 21, my copy of Sex for One arriving in the mail and having my birthday dress fit perfectly after losing 11 lbs. during the iTC! I also received some really adorable gifts from my wonderful boyfriend of 6 yrs. :)
Glad to hear you’re in the states!