little pig nose

one of my very favorite movies is Penelope. i watch it all the time. not only is there comedy and a love story (and a "learn to accept yourself the way you are, rather than trying to be what other people want" message) there's also this whimsical quality of the movie that i looove. i mean, have you seen her purple peacoat with colorful buttons down the front? cutenesss. not to mention the scenery and accompanying music. gah, i just love everything about this movie. including reese witherspoon. who just so happens to be one of my very favorite actresses (and also one of Penelope's producers). but quite possibly my very favorite thing in this very favorite movie of mine is the rope swing in her bedroom. an absolute must-have in my future residences. i am not joking around here. havetohaveit! and if you haven't seen this movie, watch it. you might not have the same fondness for it that i do, but you will like it. for sure.

this hairstyle rocks. and her wardrobe and vespa, too.

she's a teacher...how cute is her classroom?

ahhh...i die for this.

pictures found here and here

piece of mind

fact: i am musically obsessed with paramore.

when their newest cd {brand new eyes} came out i liiiterally listened to nothing else for about two months. after a while, my musical coma started to worry me. so i turned on the radio and listened to other music, but i still find myself shoving their cd into my car stereo all the time, particulary when stressed, sad, or upset. which sounds weird, but it's only because cranking up the volume and singing along provides a huge emotional release for me. it's like i get all of my energy out and feel calm again. i totally listen to it when i'm good moods too and just want to get pumped up. hayley williams is an idol. and here, are some of my favorite paramore lyrics from {brand new eyes} - there's others that i like too but i tried to make this as condensed as possible. you get the idea. oh! and to check out more of paramore's work, go here.

we all learn to make mistakes

and run from them with no direction

we'll run from them with no conviction

{from misguided ghosts}

you built up a world of magic

because your real life is tragic

{from brick by boring brick}

next time you point a finger

i'll point you to a mirror

{from playing god}

it hurts remembering

how it felt to shut down

you can't be too careful anymore

when all that is waiting for you

won't come any closer

you've got to reach a little more

{from careful }

i'm always wrong

but you're never right

{from looking up}

seems like it's getting harder to believe in anything

than just to get lost in all my selfish thoughts

{from turn it off}

all the best lies,

they are told with fingers tied

so cross them tight

{from feeling sorry}

taken for granted most everything

that i would have died for just yesterday

honestly, can you believe we crossed the world while it's asleep

i'd never trade it in, cause i've always wanted this

and it's not a dream anymore, it's worth fighting for

{from looking up}

tai chi chuan

the obligatory goofy glasses picture

on sunday night, nicholas made pizza for dinner.

afterwards we decided to see a movie at the theater and

threw shreds of paper into a hat for random selection.

i had the honor of drawing and selected
the last airbender.

i didn't particulary want to see it, but wasn't 100% opposed

to the idea either. plus, it was in 3D.

though the movie is earning pretty bad reviews from experts

and those familiar with the television series on nickelodeon,

i actually ended up enjoying it.

nicholas was a little dissapointed, as he expected more action

but i'm more of a character development person anyways. not to mention the graphics, setting, and costumes were pretty cool.

what really mesmerized me was the water-bending motions

that looked like beautiful, fluid dancing. calming. peaceful.

after a quick internet search, i discovered
the water-benders perform tai chi.

and now, i want to learn it. for real. it was inspiiiring.

turns out besides just looking pretty, tai chi actually has a lot of

health benefits (both mental and physical)

such as developing balance, flexibility, control and muchmuchmore.
and you get all in touch with your chi through meditation.
sounds a little out there for most people, i knoooow.
but i don't care. so get over it.

one of my very favorite scenes of the movie.

pictures found on (http://www.movies.com/): here, here, and here

airplanes

every single time this song plays on the radio

i crank it up louder!

moral of the story:

everything that hayley williams does rocks.

i love her. and this collaboration with b.o.b.

LIGHTS- "Romance Is" Ustream

This is a song that I'm in love with.
I could listen to it over & over & over again
& again.
She's so talented.

...to bang or not to bang?

I don't have time for a real post right now, but I suddenly have the urge to get a new hairstyle. The problem is...I never get my hair cut because I don't know where to go! Have you ever seen Tabatha's Salon Takeover?! There are some really shitty hairstylists out there...

I've been contemplating bangs for months&months&months and think I'm finally ready to try them out. See, I have a long, oval shaped face which is said to be compatible with any type of bang, but I've always been nervous about them, seeing as how I don't know what they'll look like until it's over. But you know what? It's hair. It'll grow back. & I'm 22 - still young enough to experiment. Now the question is...blunt bangs or long, side-swept ones?? Hmmm...

Here's some styles that I like:

In other words (or lack of words, how 'bout..."in lieu of the photographs") KRISTEN BELL HAS PERFECT HAIR! Yep, I think she just became my hair role model - straight, curly - her bangs are versatile...but blunt or side-swept, blunt or side-swept...the indecision is overwhelming. I mean, she looks bangin' with both. Side-Swept. No, Blunt. There, I did it. Phew...

Inspiratiiion: LIGHTS

I'd like to feature certain people that I admire in my blog from time to time. The first one being: LIGHTS, a Canadian singer/songwriter. Though her electro-pop music is pretty awesome, watching her play acoustic guitar and sing with no editing is what makes me respect her the most...heck, part of the reason I want to learn how to play guitar is because of her (it may also be a little bit of Taylor Swift's fault).

Why I think she's amazing & should switch lives with me (or at least let me be her best friend):

1. She's talented. But not just talented, EPICALLY TALENTED. Jealousy-Inducing-Talented.

2. She plays Keytar and is an avid fan of video games, particulary World of Warcraft.

3. She has seemingly the most unique, genuine, sweet, warm-hearted personality ever.

4. She loves beef jerky. That's just a random fact, but it's endearing somehow.

5. She wears combat boots like no other and cites Lara Croft as her fashion inspiration.

6. She has a weapon wall in her apartment (covered in laser guns and swords) - badass.

7. She has multiple tattoos and long straight black hair that makes me envious.

8. She rocks this whole intergalactic, space theme that reminds me of wanting to be an astronaut as a kid.

9. She's gorgeous!

Basically, I have an immense amount of respect for her and everything she does inspires in me some way. She's not afraid to be herself and doesn't care what others think. She's one of those individuals in life that make you want to strive to be a better person. I don't want to sound dramatic, it's just, she makes me want to embrace what's different about myself instead of trying to fit/blend in with others, create and experience music on a personal level, and so much more that I don't want to list so as not as not to sound like an obsessed fangirl. (but I am. Shhhhh)

Basically, just do yourself a favor and check out her music on these pages:

myspace.com/lights

iamlights.com

youtube.com/lights

 

and then watch this video of her performing "Romance Is" (a cool un-released song played acoustically)

Lights - Romance Is

Luckily for me, she's touring with Owl City in Charleston in February! It's sold out, but I bought tickets during pre-sale, so guess who's going? ME! (crossing my fingers so so tight that I have the opportunity to meet her & get an autograph and picture)