Good morning!
This past weekend was unfortunately overcast, chilly, boring, and lonely. I found myself staying in on Saturday night with a bottle of wine and Netflix on demand. Started watching a movie called Dreamland, but apparently 2 movies with the same name came out in 2006 and this Dreamland was actually not an indie dramedy at all, but a sci-fi thriller. I wasn't in the mood for a scary movie so I started to watch a movie called Dakota Skye, but couldn't hang in there with the horrible casting and acting. Finally, I found a movie that I could stick with : A Little Princess (even though I've seen it 17 times, it still makes me cry!)
Yesterday, Molly and I drove to Flatirons Mall. She was looking for a birthday dress and I was looking for some retail therapy. A new Forever 21 opened up there and is apparently the largest XXI in the country at 55,257 square feet!! I'm not really sure if Molly found a birthday dress, but I guess you can put it this way: we both did not leave empty-handed. I got a blazer (I've been looking for one forever), a dress for a wedding I'm going to in SD in a couple weeks (which might, or might not be too short), a headband with a giant black rose, a white tank top, and a tank top with a unicorn print on it. After we got back, I spent the rest of the afternoon and evening trying to lighten up my work-load for the next week.
I found some good music this weekend. Here are some songs I have had on repeat for the past couple of days:
The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition
White Hinterland - My Love
Lake Heartbeat - Blue Planet
Kid Cudi - Make Her Say (feat. Kanye West & Common)
Have a lovely day!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Creature Fear
If you haven't seen Earth, a Disneynature film, I highly recommend it. I netflix'ed it and I've already watched it 3 times! This movie makes me wish that I had a big screen TV and surround sound. It has also sparked my interest in the following specimens:
Scientific name: Theridion grallator, fondly known as the "happy face spider" (for obvious reasons). Its Hawaiian name is nananana makaki'i. The happy-face spider is endemic to the Hawaiian archipelago. The face pattern camouflages the spider from its predators. The spiders blend in with the underside of leaves, which is where they build their webs.
The glass wing butterfly is indigenous to South America. Scientific research has shown that the butterfly is the only living being capable of entirely changing its genetic structure during the process of transformation: the caterpillar's DNA is totally different from the butterfly's. Isn't it prettttttty?
The Coolest Bird on the Planet.
Scientific name: Theridion grallator, fondly known as the "happy face spider" (for obvious reasons). Its Hawaiian name is nananana makaki'i. The happy-face spider is endemic to the Hawaiian archipelago. The face pattern camouflages the spider from its predators. The spiders blend in with the underside of leaves, which is where they build their webs.
The glass wing butterfly is indigenous to South America. Scientific research has shown that the butterfly is the only living being capable of entirely changing its genetic structure during the process of transformation: the caterpillar's DNA is totally different from the butterfly's. Isn't it prettttttty?
The Coolest Bird on the Planet.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Rabbit Rabbit Day
Can't believe it's already October!
Here's a quick update on what's going on in my life right now:
My boyfriend visited me last weekend (and brought a little taste of home with him). We had a great weekend together - one of the highlights was visiting the Coor's factory in Golden, CO (free beer). On Sunday night, we went to see a musical called the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Boulder's Dinner Theater (where they serve you dinner before the play). We loved the performance but the food was AWFUL (even though we ordered the safest-sounding item on the menu - mac & cheese and chicken fingers). Ever since he left, I've been feeling a little out of synch.
I've been feeling rather homesick lately, so I have been thriving on items and characters of familiarity. There is no place quite like home, that's for sure.
I downloaded the soundtrack to Where the Wild Things Are this morning and had a chance to sample some of the songs. I'm digging it.
My car is broken and will be in the shop for nearly a month! Apparently, the drive shaft (whatever that is) needs to be replaced, but the part is on backorder and won't even get shipped out until October 15th! Car troubles are the worst.
I'm excited to see the new issue of the Rooster (CU Boulder's college magazine). I'm going to be spotlighted in the "classmate" section (I get my own page!). I'll try to post the article when it comes out.
Tomorrow is going to be a long day. All Thursdays are these days :/
Here's a quick update on what's going on in my life right now:
My boyfriend visited me last weekend (and brought a little taste of home with him). We had a great weekend together - one of the highlights was visiting the Coor's factory in Golden, CO (free beer). On Sunday night, we went to see a musical called the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Boulder's Dinner Theater (where they serve you dinner before the play). We loved the performance but the food was AWFUL (even though we ordered the safest-sounding item on the menu - mac & cheese and chicken fingers). Ever since he left, I've been feeling a little out of synch.
I've been feeling rather homesick lately, so I have been thriving on items and characters of familiarity. There is no place quite like home, that's for sure.
I downloaded the soundtrack to Where the Wild Things Are this morning and had a chance to sample some of the songs. I'm digging it.
My car is broken and will be in the shop for nearly a month! Apparently, the drive shaft (whatever that is) needs to be replaced, but the part is on backorder and won't even get shipped out until October 15th! Car troubles are the worst.
I'm excited to see the new issue of the Rooster (CU Boulder's college magazine). I'm going to be spotlighted in the "classmate" section (I get my own page!). I'll try to post the article when it comes out.
Tomorrow is going to be a long day. All Thursdays are these days :/
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Pet Peeves
Everybody has 'em. Here's my list:
1) Chipped Nail-polish.
2) Bad grammar (this goes hand-in-hand with bad spelling). I hate to do it, but I judge people when they misspell easy words or mix up it's and its or your and you're. It just makes you look stupid. Sorry.
3) People that talk in class (especially if they're sitting behind you). Fortunately, this doesn't happen so much in my upper division classes.
4) Sorority girls that shop at American Apparel. American Apparel was cool two years ago. I guess you all just recently caught on and think it's cool to wear gold, glittery, spandex bralettes and matching leggings for your Miami Vice theme party or your double U-neck dress out to Pearl Street. YOU ALL LOOK EXACTLY THE SAME!
5) People that don't clean up after themselves at fast-food type restaurants. It's disrespectful to me (when I'm waiting patiently for you to finish eating so I can have your table) and to the employees. How hard is it to throw your shit away? There are some circumstances in which you really aren't quite sure whether you have to clean up after yourself or not. Here's a good rule of thumb: When in doubt, clean up after yourself.
6) Lady Caca . I don't get you. You're weird.
7) Bad neighbors/roommates. Your music is annoying and so are you.
8) People that borrow money from you and never pay you back. This also ties into the category, "free-loaders" and "people-that-ask-you-favors-all-the-time-but-would-never-return-the-favor".
9) Haters . I'm better than you, and you're jealous.
This is an actual picture of someone hating on me.
10) The Disney Channel. You used to be so cool. All of your original movies were absolute masterpieces and now they are less than lackluster with poorly developed characters and plots. I think shit hit the fan with the Proud Family.
1) Chipped Nail-polish.
2) Bad grammar (this goes hand-in-hand with bad spelling). I hate to do it, but I judge people when they misspell easy words or mix up it's and its or your and you're. It just makes you look stupid. Sorry.
3) People that talk in class (especially if they're sitting behind you). Fortunately, this doesn't happen so much in my upper division classes.
4) Sorority girls that shop at American Apparel. American Apparel was cool two years ago. I guess you all just recently caught on and think it's cool to wear gold, glittery, spandex bralettes and matching leggings for your Miami Vice theme party or your double U-neck dress out to Pearl Street. YOU ALL LOOK EXACTLY THE SAME!
5) People that don't clean up after themselves at fast-food type restaurants. It's disrespectful to me (when I'm waiting patiently for you to finish eating so I can have your table) and to the employees. How hard is it to throw your shit away? There are some circumstances in which you really aren't quite sure whether you have to clean up after yourself or not. Here's a good rule of thumb: When in doubt, clean up after yourself.
6) Lady Caca . I don't get you. You're weird.
7) Bad neighbors/roommates. Your music is annoying and so are you.
8) People that borrow money from you and never pay you back. This also ties into the category, "free-loaders" and "people-that-ask-you-favors-all-the-time-but-would-never-return-the-favor".
9) Haters . I'm better than you, and you're jealous.
This is an actual picture of someone hating on me.
10) The Disney Channel. You used to be so cool. All of your original movies were absolute masterpieces and now they are less than lackluster with poorly developed characters and plots. I think shit hit the fan with the Proud Family.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Fashion Police
Did anybody watch the VMA's last night?
Did anybody see what Lady Gaga (or Lady Caca as I like to call her) wore when she won the Moon-man for Best New Artist? In case you missed it, here it is:
Now that's a poker-face.
It seemed that every time Lady Caca stole the attention of the camera, she was donning a different outfit. Here is a picture of her wearing a bird's nest on her head:
Lady Caca: avant-garde/fashion forward, or mentally deranged?
You decide.
Did anybody see what Lady Gaga (or Lady Caca as I like to call her) wore when she won the Moon-man for Best New Artist? In case you missed it, here it is:
Now that's a poker-face.
It seemed that every time Lady Caca stole the attention of the camera, she was donning a different outfit. Here is a picture of her wearing a bird's nest on her head:
Lady Caca: avant-garde/fashion forward, or mentally deranged?
You decide.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Listen up!
Listen to SCALA, a children's choir that covers songs such as Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and Blondie's "I Touch Myself". Simply angelic.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Show and Tell
It's show and tell time!
Elsa Mora, author of the coffee-table book "Blossom Buddies", creates creatures from natural objects such as flowers and plants.
"The Original Ring Thing"
Photograph of Shigeko Kubota performing her Vagina Painting, taken July 4th, 1965 at Cinemateque, E 4th Street, New York City during Perpetual Fluxus Festival. Photograph by George Maciunas.
A butterfly riding a caterpillar by the adorable illustrator nutandbee
Stackable Rings by Soop - you can mix and match to create your own landscape!
Horse-and-Carriage Necklace, by Tatty Devine
Fifi Lapin, the most fashionable bunny in town
Naked Indian Girl
Elsa Mora, author of the coffee-table book "Blossom Buddies", creates creatures from natural objects such as flowers and plants.
"The Original Ring Thing"
Photograph of Shigeko Kubota performing her Vagina Painting, taken July 4th, 1965 at Cinemateque, E 4th Street, New York City during Perpetual Fluxus Festival. Photograph by George Maciunas.
A butterfly riding a caterpillar by the adorable illustrator nutandbee
Stackable Rings by Soop - you can mix and match to create your own landscape!
Horse-and-Carriage Necklace, by Tatty Devine
Fifi Lapin, the most fashionable bunny in town
Naked Indian Girl
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