My break started at noon yesterday, but I have yet to go home. I only live a half hour away from school, but I stay at school as much as I can. I am, nonetheless, excited to go home anyway. I decided to stay up because I have work. I could just stay up til Tuesday since I have work again on Monday, but no one is at school anymore and there's nothing to really do.
Anyway, I don't have an exciting break planned. I'm going to stay at home until Thursday, when I will be driving up to stay for a night or two at my sister Maria's place. I did this last year too, and it was a ton of fun.
It's unfortunate that there will be no actual spring in my break. The weather is so fickle here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Yesterday it was 53 and rainy. Today, its back to the 30s but sunny. But I want to try and get out as much as possible at home. Take photos or something. Be active.
I can't wait for summer, though. These motion shots made me crave it more. link to pictures
Yes, its the second time I'm blogging in the same day but...I have nothing else to do. No one else is in the apartment and I am totally alone (or, as I like to say it "totawy awone", like Toulouse-Lautrec from Moulin Rouge!). I guess that's okay. Anyway, I decided to look through pictures. I'm always ragging on myself in the worst of ways. But the funny thing is, I'll look at pictures of myself, and whether the picture is from years ago or months ago, I always end up wondering why I hated myself so much. I decided I will take you down a journey through memory lane. It's only through the last 3 or so years of my life, when I got my digital camera during freshman year of college. But man, I feel like I've changed so much. I have to laugh at this because it was when I first realized you can change the contrast and brightness of a photo, and I must have really liked it. I never do this now. I hardly ever take photos now either. I was so excited to get glasses. But I still never wear them. Only at night. Strange bangs. Didn't last long. My fuchsia flash streaks. Believe or not, I was pretty depressed here. I don't think you could tell. Did the headband thing for a while. Also tried the sexy thing. Totally emo haha. I tried different hairstyles. Lobbed all my hair off. And eventually dyed it black.
Nowadays, as you can tell from my first blog post my hair is getting slightly longer and its still black. The color won't fade. I miss my brown locks. But looking back always reminds me that no matter how much I change, I'm still me. Sorry if this was boring. But if anything, maybe it will inspire you to go back and look at the pictures of yourself through time...its certainly interesting!
I cannot get outta my bed these days, completely dressed or stripped down to the bone. I am in love with turning off most of the lights and gazing at the computer all day. This is a problem. I pride myself on not watching much TV (Lost and Flight of the Conchords are the only things I make sure to catch every week). However, I've replaced it with hours on the internet, looking at blogs and clothing sites, wishing I had an exciting life. As much as I love it, come the end of spring break I have too get this showboat on the road. No more dillydallying. Good times, good drinks, and loads of memories. TIME IS FLYING.
Just had a successful trip to the Salvation Army. All this for a little over 6 dollars. I hear blazers are going to be in this spring. But otherwise, I really just love cute skirts, flannel shirts, and anything that looks like its covered in rainbow sprinkes. It made me happy to get out of the apartment for a while (have a Film Studies midterm that has nothing of relevance to my major but I'm taking because I needed the elective credits and I thought it would be easy...wrong) and it was a gorgeous day!
Spring break is coming soon enough. These weeks are just flying. And when I come back from spring break, I am one more short hiatus (for Easter) and several weeks from the end. Hopefully I will get my act together, take more pictures of my life, and enjoy what's in front of me. In the mean time, here's some things I would love to have in my closet as well, but unfortunately cannot afford.
As promised, a recap of Oscar fashion and the event itself! If you don't read the entertainment section of the paper, or watch the news, then you don't know that Slumdog Millionaire basically won everything it was nominated for, including Best Picture. Last year, I had a goal to watch every nominee for the coveted spot and I accomplished. I want to see this movie, and all of the runners-up (though I did see Benjamin Button and loved it), but I'm very concerned that all of the hype may ruin my opinion.
Anyway. Fashion. I shall preface my display of likes and dislikes by saying nothing really absolutely JUMPED out at me. But its gorgeous dresses on gorgeous people.
Halle Berry isn't one of my favorite actresses or anything but she is a little slice of perfection (I prefer her with the long locks) and for a chick with a kid, she lookin' damn fine. The gold and black complimented her skin perfectly! Penelope Cruz is so exotically beautiful and naturally sexy, I'm jealous. I've never felt this feminine or beautiful in my life. She looked like a princess. I have a thing for Indian women. They are absolutely stunning. And their culture astounds me to boot. So Freida Pinto probably could've worn a sack and I'd still think she was gorgeous. Instead, she wore a John Galliano gown and looked incredible. Meryl Streep is the bomb. She is so amazing. She looks amazing all the time. I don't care what anyone says.
Also, I might be biased, but Natalie Portman was perfection last night. She's so cool, she's flawless, and she looked fantastic. But I'll always think it so. And here are some of my...least favorites. For starters, I don't like Miley Cyrus. She is 15...16? I dunno. But she sure tries to act like an adult. Enjoy being a kid! Stop dressing like a slut! And that dress probably would be gorgeous on someone older, more sophisticated. Mean? Maybe. Sorry. But I just feel like she would've done better in something simpler or not as heavy.
Jessica Biel = Frump City. It's the Oscars!!! The Academy Awards! A tradition for over 80 years!!!!! And you are going to wear an ill-fitting white dress with a big flap on the front? Wow. Nice choice. Viola Davis is gorgeous. I didn't see Doubt, but I don't doubt (haha) that she did a great job. But all I could think was that I could go to DEB in the mall and buy that exact dress for 7 dollars on clearance. It's just so cheap looking. That material is just bad.
Keep the sunglasses on Mickey Rourke. You scare me.
As for the winners...way to go Kate Winslet, even though you pissed me off earlier by accepting a compliment without returning one back (something I would do) and reminding me that celebrities really only care about the affection poured on themselves. Good job Sean Penn, the whole situation in which he won was hysterical. Good job Heath Ledger, RIP.
And one more thing I forgot to mention. I love you Seth Rogen. I shall follow you anywhere you go. You look amazing. What a change from just last year! Also, this was the best part of the evening:
I had just about the most wonderful Sunday you could have. Aside from the fact that it had to end, because it would be even more wonderful if it could go on for basically the rest of my life.
Start off with a Chinese buffet lunch with my good friend and ? boy Brad. I don't know if you can understand the depth of my love for Chinese food, specifically in a buffet form. All of the chicken and broccoli, lo mein, fried wings, steak, and green beans I can handle. And with soft-serve ice cream with nuts and sprinkles to top it off. Then, after much debate, we decided to go see Coraline. I wasn't sure about seeing it, especially since there are a few other movies I thought about more instead. But I am so glad I did. It was visually stunning, entertaining, and to top it off, it was 3-D. It's the second 3-D movie I've seen in just a little over a month. Here are two great shots I loved. The garden part was so beautiful I could've cried.
Just so beautiful, and the main character is adorable. I'd love a miniature doll version of me...ya know, if it wasn't being used as a spy for a villain.
Afterwards, a Target trip, because I cannot get enough of their sales. I bought a pair of blue ruffled tights because I would like to work it in for an outfit similar to this: I really want to start incorporating more skirts, dresses, and frilly girly things into my wardrobe. I am getting so bored with jeans. And with spring (hopefully) right around the corner.
To add to the wonderful day, a nice dinner in the apartment of DiGiornio Supreme Pizza and the rest of the boxed wine, and snuggles in bed watching the Oscars, which are, of course, still on.
Alas, I am alone now, to get ready for the week ahead. Keep your eyes peeled for my opinions on the Oscar dresses and hopefully some thrift store purchases!
Hope you all had as wonderful a weekend as I had. I haven't had much luck hiding my smile.
20-something girl, in love with love and weekends and sunshine. I adore blogs, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, etc. I have 8 cameras (2 instant, 1 35 mm SLR, 1 DSLR, and 4 Lomography). Always looking to add more to the collection. I am obsessed with my iPhone and iPhoneography. I also love: thrift store (ok, any kind) shopping, floral prints, the magic hour, food, TV shows on DVD, reading, free time, and spending time with friends, family, and my boyfriend.
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