Monday, May 17, 2010

Come on over, over.

Let the 48 hour study sesh commence.

Yes, I plan on acing my finals. Yes, I plan on doing so by not sleeping for the next 2 days. It seems to be the only solution at this point. I've officially got 2 finals down and 3 more to go. Due to the events of this morning's final exam's requirement of 2 in-class essays, I have reason to believe that I've written to the point that my hand will at some point today, detach from my body.

I've downloaded a ton of new tunes by Beach House and Band of Horses. It's safe to say that I am equally obsessed with both, however my current addictions to The XX and Exlovers still stand strong.

Most Recent Fabulous Find:
Lovefool (Barletta edit) - The Cardigans

I feel that this will always be amongst my top favorite songs. I remember when I was younger, sitting in the back of my mom's honda civic in Southern California, being driven to school or houses of family members and hearing Lovefool by The Cardigans on the radio. I found the tune so catchy and lyrics appealing at a young age, and my love for this song still brews. I love this edit because it alters a song that reminds me of my youth by adding edgy beats that create the perfect sound for my life right now, years later. In comparison, I'm back in Southern California where I belong, singing along to happy tunes every chance I get and I'm still that little girl inside. In contrast, I'm driving and directing myself and choosing my own path in the midst of this chaotic, deceiving, beautiful world. I perceive the additional beats to the song as audio symbols representing the obstacles, complications, and good times that my life has to offer me. Oh yeah, I'm just savoring this track and it's significance to my life. AMEN.

The Lovely Bones movie was mesmerizing. All I can say it, I don't think they could have directed it any better.

3...

2..

1.

My fix of blissful blogging for the day has officially been fulfilled. Back to studying. (:

Absolute adoration.

Just allow your senses to take it all in. All things, small & big.

It sounds cliche, but it really is important to appreciate the simple things in life.

A couple of weeks ago, post-wine binge, and after a little coloring session in a Spongebob coloring book, my roommate turned to me and said: "You know, I've always admired how much you appreciate and adore the little things. Like, you just got so stoked on that picture of Spongebob chasing Squidward with bubbles that I colored for you." It sounds ridiculous, but it's true. I really was excited. My lips turned up in excitement and with a grin-covered face, I jumped up and expressed true gratitude for the fact that she had colored me a picture. The next day, I started noticing the way I notice simple little things in life. I love finding something interesting about someone or something no one has thought twice about. It's like having your own little discovery; a discovery that you can appreciate, and show others they can appreciate too. Sometimes, all it takes is stopping and smelling the roses. Literally. Unless you live in the desert. Then, I'm just sorry because I know from first-hand experience that cacti does not have the most smell-provoking aroma. But, in all seriousness, it is very much not likely that the roses you see get smelled on a regular basis. They work so hard to bloom, then when they do, not only do they show off unfathomable natural beauty but they produce a wonderful scent that everyone should learn to appreciate. So, please - for the sake of mother nature and your own personal leisure, please smell the roses sometimes. If you appreciate them, they'll appreciate you.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

& I can think of a thousand reasons why I don't believe in you.



Current Obsessions:
Just a Sihlouette - Exlovers
You Forget So Easily - Exlovers
Starting - Matt Pond PA
Arms - Seabear
Soft Shock (Acoustic) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Citizen - Broken Bells
Why do you let me stay here? - She & Him
There is a light that never goes out - The Smiths
Heart Skipped a Beat - The xx
The Blizzard - Eskimo & Sons





[[hehehe]]


Looking forward to:
- American Apparel Rummage Sale this weekend @ Gaslamp.
- Hiking Torrey Pines again on Saturday. Sunset sesh. :)
- Lupe Fiasco & Shiny Toy Guns @ USD on Sunday.
- Last 2 days of classes next Monday & Tuesday.
- Getting finals over with.
-Working & making money.
-Summer on the East Coast!

Destructive is the way we should be.
So damn tragic, so fantastic.

I finally get to watch 5oo Days of Summer tonight! :)

mmbyeeee.






Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Blueberry Raspberry Blackberry

"We always curse red lights - why not celebrate the green ones?"


I want a head dress.




Photos & styles that I admire. Props to American Apparel's lookbook.


Current Playlist:
Between Sheets - Imogen Heap
Move for Me - Kaskade (feat. Deadmau5)
Why do you let me stay here? - She & Him
French Navy - Camera Obscura
Janglin - Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Silvia - Miike Snow
Reflections are Protection - La Roux
Murder in the City - The Avett Brothers
Real Love - Beach House
Zebra - Beach House
Crimewave (Midnight Conspiracy Remix) - Crystal Castles
I'll Kill Her - Soko
1517 - The Whitest Boy Alive

How deep is your ocean? How high is your sky?

I want to go hiking more.
I need a partner.
I want a lover.
I guess I'll just be my own.
<3


You make me go, ooooo.

Monday, April 19, 2010

You're an ocean & salt air.

Neapolitan dreams, stretching out to the sea.

I had a dream the other night that USD was next to "Dino World" instead of Sea World. There were actual dinosaurs you could ride, pet, and feed. Needless to say - coolest. dream. ever. Too bad dinos don't exist anymore...or do they??? :)

I'm currently obsessed with Soko.

Currently listening to: I Will Never Love You More Than - SOKO

I wish I went to Coachella. I can't believe I missed such an epic line-up. Next year is already on my mind.

I read a review about Coachella today and they talked about how expensive it was and how it's possible for so many jobless, young people to go. They linked it back to cheap sunglasses. Apparently, less people were wearing expensive designer sunglasses which is why some people believe that that's how they afforded it. So, what am I supposed to do if I don't even wear/buy designer sunglasses?

I also heard about the massive dance party due to MGMT's performance. WHOA. Where was I? Sitting on Hype M reading about and listening to artists I should have been watching. Mer.

Nom nom nom. That's it for my complaining.




Dance yrself clean.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Baby, Baby, it's a wild world.

Hi. Welcome to ME:




"I do not let the little thieves under my tightly buttoned sleeves."


(Aliette=love)




"It's hard to get by just upon a smile, girl."

Cat Stevens is so right. What a pimp.

I have officially succumbed to the oh-so-trendy world of internet blogging. I can promise you that for the most part, my blogs will be completely pointless and utterly ridiculous. You never know what you might find interesting, though.

Seeing how I have a tendency to find interesting things on the internet or moreover, in this crazy head of mine, I figure now it's time to document them. I've noticed that even letting the little things go unnoticed is kind of a waste of life.

SONGS FOR THE HEART:
Neapolitan Dreams - Lisa Mitchell
Hello - Schuyler Fisk
Bitter Heart - Zee Avi
Epilogue - The Shape of the Earth
Being a Mockingbird - Bobby Long
Pursuit of Happiness (Kid CuDi Acoustic Cover) - Barbara
All the Beautiful Things - Eels
Be Mine - Ellie Goulding & Erik Hassle
VCR - The xx
Breathe Me - Sia
Lions! - Lights
Until We Bleed - Kleerup (feat. Lykke Li)
Chain That Ends - Metrofique (credit/props to a friend who showed me this local band)
Wild World - Cat Stevens

These songs happen to sum up the point I'm at in my life right now. :) It makes me feel nice.

Yeah, I'd love to be British, intriguing, & musically brilliant:




...such as Ellie.



EPIC LOOTZ:

(tasty beats that guarantee a good time)
Little Secrets - Passion Pit (will never get old.)
Hey London - Chiddy Bang (feat. Hot Chip)
Opposite of Adults - Chiddy Bang
I'm Not Your Toy (Jack Beats Remix) - La Roux
BOUNCE - MSTRKRFT (feat. N.O.R.E. & Isis)
VUVUVU - MSTRKRFT
Pro Nails (Rusko Remix) - Kid Sister
Right Hand Hi (Caspa Remix) - Kid Sister
Lights Out (DJ Mehdi Remix) - Santogold
Starry Eyed (Penguin Prison Remix) - Ellie Goulding (feat. Theophilus London)

"Tell Mommy I'm sorry, but this life is a party. & I'm never growing up."




PEACE & TGIF.