Jules in the Sky

Live Your Life and Drink a Little More...

2011-03-18T14:05:00.002-07:00

Shed Muzak is an amazing band/group with the ability to turn souless (yet fun to dance to) pop music into songs that require musical talent. I love their covers!

J.Lo - On the Floor Cover, This is my favorite.

Ke$ha - Blow

I love how they harmonize, especially toward the end of the song.

Check out the rest of their covers on their Youtube channel.

I am in each lovely thing

2011-03-06T22:33:00.007-07:00

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave bereft
I am not there. I have not left.

-Mary Elizabeth Frye

Eclipses for Eyes

2010-10-25T23:37:00.005-07:00

Miike Snow played in Tempe on June 5, 2010. Here I am posting photos and a video five months later. (I have been to several shows since then as well, which I shall post later.) My previous post pretty much sums up why I have not been blogging, but I have also been very busy with what feels like 50 jobs!
The show was amazing. The ambiance was just what I love: dark and a little creepy. It was pretty much black in the room, and the audience could not see much but gorgeous teal light shining on eerie white masks. The album is great, but I would say the show is a million times better.
Here are some photos and videos of the show:

Video I shot of Miike Snow playing my favorite song off the record:

One of the best lines ever:

Met a man barside
With eclipses for eyes

Video II: Miike Snow - A HORSE IS NOT A HOME

A Return is Imminent

2010-07-13T09:46:00.012-07:00

For a while, I was living somewhat of a vagrant lifestyle. A transitory life alteration leading to a major shift in my existence happened gradually, yet with full force. I have almost entirely molded to my new environment, and every facet of my being has never been more fulfilled. My electronic landscape for creativy shall be kept up, and I shall be back very soon. For now, look forward to the return and keep the beautiful skin on your face, please.

Ezra and the Chandeliers

2010-04-19T02:42:00.033-07:00

Cait and I made it to see Vampire Weekend for the second time at The Marquee on April 13. It was a spectacular show, despite the fact that there were idiot teenagers pushing their way through the crowd in giant masses and a creepy, drunk asshole who had to be right next to us for way too long. The opening band was Abe Vigoda, but the lighting of their set really was not conducive for anyone attempting to take a photo. They had a great energy that made me feel like I was a teenager in 1989 listening to a new garage band forming on my street.

As for Vampy Weekend, as Carles likes to refer to them, they were brilliant. The first time they played their self-titled debut album in order, so it was nice to have a mix of favorites from each album. I was able to capture some video of 'M79' and 'Run', my favorite songs on their first and second albums respectively. At times, the videos are unintentionally trippy, but you still able to see how great they are live.

Note: Of course, Vampire Weekend is a band, and not just Ezra and some Chandeliers. You wouldn't know it by the majority of these photos though. Perhaps a slight obsession is revealing itself. Hope you enjoyed.

Here in the Deadlights

2010-04-19T01:00:00.010-07:00

Photos from Downtown Phoenix's First Fridays

APRIL 2010

Random note: The title of this post is taken from a song title on Evangelicals' "The Evening Descends" album. I am currently obsessed with it. It is like nothing I have ever heard. It kind of makes me feel the way church used to when I was four. Not God, but the inside of a Catholic church, you know? It is hard for me to even decide which song to showcase. You have to get the whole album. Hell, I will send it to you via AIM if you ask nicely. Everyone should have it.

Let the photos begin:

Go to this site:

Jesus has a message for you:

Phoenix ain't so bad.

Wild Thing in Wonderland

2010-03-30T14:10:00.005-07:00

Putting my new camera and my old friend to good use.

Title taken from Caitlin's Lookbook post.

Bridges and Balloons

2010-03-30T13:52:00.005-07:00

Colin Meloy covers Joanna Newsom:

Man in the Machine

2010-03-30T13:40:00.004-07:00

Earlier this afternoon, I was driving on a diagonal road that bisects perfectly square miles. A machine carrying smaller machines was moving perfectly parallel to me. A man was inside, but I did not look. I detest making eye contact in such situations. I was singing to myself about catenaries and dirigibles, but to the man, I appeared to be mouthing indistinguishable words in a void, traveling space. I still did not dare look up. I propelled forward, but the machine propelled along with me. No matter what I did, I could not escape. Finally, I permitted my eyes to glance in the direction of the man in the machine. I saw a cracked smile and this inviting hand gesture:

I realized he had a very good view of my cleavage.

Tonight, we see the Shaman

2010-03-27T14:37:00.001-07:00

In the Garden of Eden

2010-03-22T14:16:00.009-07:00

My favorite track on Joanna Newsom's newest album is "'81". It is moving, magical, and beautiful.

L i s t e n:

I also came across this cover by Alex Schaaf on Youtube. He is able to make the song his own, and it is just as beautiful. I especially love the haunting melodies and childlike whistles.

Lili and Zack

2010-03-17T23:59:00.007-07:00

Camille's children Lili and Zack at Lili's third birthday party:

I have always loved children. My uterus felt really unhappy and exceptionally vacant being around so many young mothers.

Don't cry for me, Jesus

2010-03-17T14:56:00.001-07:00

I'm doin' alright.

We're here

2010-03-16T22:44:00.003-07:00

Time lapse of the Milky Way over Hawaii.

The White Mountain from charles on Vimeo.

In the Sun

2010-03-09T13:18:00.004-07:00

“Baby One More Time” in 1960?

The video for She & Him's "In the Sun" premiered today on Pitchfork. It is a very pleasant song, and a feel-good video, but I have to admit, I am growing tired of current artistic endeavors exactly replicating previous decades. Don’t get me wrong, I love vintage ‘everything’, but it is much more exciting to find items and music created during the time, rather than acquiring something imitative in the present. Each decade before this one contains a great deal of inspiration that should be used to create something fresh and new, not to reproduce every detail that made it great. At this rate, in 50 years, artists and musicians will have no choice but to go further than the 21st century for inspiration.

'Time'

2010-02-08T13:24:00.005-07:00

A THOUGHT SUGGESTED BY THE NEW YEAR

Thomas Campbell (1837)

The more we live, more brief appear
Our life's succeeding stages:
A day to childhood seems like a year,
And years like passing ages.

The gladsome current of our youth,
Ere passions yet disorders,
Steals, lingering like a river smooth,
Along its grassy borders.

But as the care-worn cheek grows wan,
And sorrow's shafts fly thicker,
Ye stars, that measure life to man,
Why seem your courses quicker?

When joys have lost their bloom and breath,
And life itself is vapid,
Why, as we reach the Falls of death,
Feel we its tide more rapid?

It may be strange-yet who would change
Time's course to slower speeding;
When one by one our friends have gone,
And left our bosoms bleeding?

Heaven gives our years of fading strength
Indemnifying fleetness;
And those of youth, a seeming length,
Proportioned to their sweetness.

Burton's Wonderland

2010-01-29T14:22:00.008-07:00

Newly released stills from Burton's upcoming adaptation of Alice in Wonderland:

TMCTWISP, THE WHITE RABBIT

MALLYMKUN, THE DORMOUSE

IRACEBETH, THE RED QUEEN

ILOSOVIC STAYNE, THE KNAVE OF HEARTS

ABSOLEM, THE CATERPILLAR

The stills are absolutely stunning. I cannot wait for this film.
Click here for more information about the characters.

Ronnie

2010-01-22T15:57:00.000-07:00

"Don't be afraid to see what you see."

We together make a limb

2010-01-22T15:55:00.000-07:00

My music library on last.fm has been refusing to stream since 2:00pm. I have had “Red Right Ankle” on repeat ever since.

The King of Cool

2010-01-08T17:41:00.012-07:00

Cigarrette Smoke. New York. Romance. Style. Charm. Class.

Wish I could have been there.

Dean Martin - Let Me Go, Lover

New York City, Please

2010-01-06T00:20:00.005-07:00

From my trip on 10.08

Listening to: Wild Beasts - The Fun Powder Plot

I miss it.

The Cold Song

2009-12-15T13:16:00.007-07:00

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Jesus Christ

2009-12-09T17:01:00.001-07:00

Without a Face

2009-12-07T15:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Abigail,

I could tolerate it no longer. My eyes were useless for all things but weeping. My face began to burn and my lips opened only to emit sounds of tainted sorrow. What good is a face if rendered merely a plane for tears to fall? My reflection no longer revealed a face, but a tangible manifestation of regret. What more could I have done?

John

-J.MARIE

Dia de los Muertos

2009-11-29T03:17:00.024-07:00

I took a few photos at the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) gallery at the Phoenix Public Library during last month's First Friday. Several artists submitted private altars honoring and celebrating a loved one's life. It was quite touching.

"There is only feeling in this world of life and death."

Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve - Dig It <--Click to Listen

Silver Moons Belong to You

2009-11-20T13:51:00.022-07:00

Sunset Rubdown - Silver Moons

I fall in love with Dragonslayer more and more each time I listen to it.

Confetti floats away like dead leaves in the wagon's wake. There were parties here in my honor until you sent me away. Now silver moons belong to you. Passing the baton from the old mare to the fawn - it was out of line but it was fun - and didn't you love the part right before the dawn? But now silver moons belong to you. I'm off to the ballet, and to practice all these ancient ways. Tell the new kids where I hid the wine, tell their fathers that I'm on my way, and say "Hey, maybe these days are over now..." And I loved it better than anyone else, you know. I believe in growing old with grace. I believe she only loved my face. I believe I acted like a child making faces at acquired tastes. And now silver moons belong to you...

Gone are the days bonfires make me think of you. Looks like the prophecy came true: You are a fallen tree. He is a fallen tree. "How old are you?" "No, how old are you?"

Under all the folds of the dresses that you wear there's an ocean and a tide and a riot in the square. Over are the days that the congas made your hair sway around to the cadence of your 'hey-oh-hey-oh' cheer... Under all the folds of the dresses that you wear you sway around to the cadence of your voice when you sang there.

I ain't afraid of no ghost!

2009-11-04T13:25:00.005-07:00

Why Jesus shall never return:

Home is whenever I'm with you

2009-10-23T16:14:00.007-07:00

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

NEW OBSESSION.

"Jade?”
“Alexander?”
“Do you remember that day you fell out of my window?”
“I sure do, you came jumping out after me.”
“Well, you fell on the concrete and nearly broke your ass and you were bleeding all over the place and I rushed you off to the hospital. Do you remember that?”
“Yes, I do.”
“Well, there’s something I never told you about that night.”
“What didn’t you tell me?”
“While you were sitting in the backseat smoking a cigarette you thought was going to be your last, I was falling deep, deeply in love with you and I never told you ‘til just now.”
“Now I know.”

Listen to more here

Ordinary don't mean nothing

2009-10-16T14:55:00.010-07:00

Downtown Phoenix First Fridays, October 2009

Listening to Magic Marker by Monsters of Folk

Short video I shot:

They're playing on Cait's birthday. Hopefully we can make it.

Cait and I both bought art by the same artist we stumbled upon and loved:

Johnny Scissorhands

2009-10-02T14:25:00.005-07:00

It was my pleasure.

The City of Angels

2009-09-18T14:47:00.006-07:00

I have been slacking with this blog, due to school starting up again, but primarily due to laziness and lack of creativy. Here a few photos from a recent weekend trip to LA with my friend Lydia. A great deal happened. A great deal, which I cannot mention in case I ever want to run for office in America. I have included only scenery photos, because most photos of humans are wildly inappropriate. Enjoy!

Listening to: 2Pac - California Love

(This actually came on the radio while in Hollywood)

Under Your Skin

2009-08-19T16:29:00.009-07:00

Fernando Vicente

On Repeat: Hole - Dying
"I want to, I need to be under your skin"

Keep Moving

2009-08-13T15:22:00.014-07:00

Robert Johnson - Hellhound on My Trail

“The heights charm us, but the steps do not; with the mountain in our view we love to walk the plains.”

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Moving objects with my mind

2009-08-10T15:08:00.026-07:00

A friend introduced me to Telekinesis a few months ago, but for whatever reason, I did not connect with the sound. It is the musical project of Michael Benjamin Lerner, who performs vocals, guitar, and drums on the recordings of the "Telekinesis!" album. However, on tour, he travels with a band consisting of Chris Staples, David Broecker, and Jonie Broecker. Around May, I went to a show at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix where Telekinesis and another band opened for Margot and the Nuclear So So's. I thought Telekinesis put on a good show, but still could not fully get into their sound. (Right now, I am essentially admitting that my past self was quite a fool.) For some strange reason, the song "Coast of Carolina" came into my head a couple days ago while I was preparing to do laundry, and I could not get it out of my head. I went to listen to it, loved it, reviewed shitty video footage I took at the show a few months ago, and uploaded it to youtube.

Telekinesis - Coast of Carolina Live @ the Rhythm Room

Yesterday, I actually purchased the album, and have been listening to it on repeat since. While, I enjoy the album as a whole, I always have those "favorite" songs on albums, and below are my track favorites on Telekinesis!:

Track 2."Coast of Carolina" In my head: at first it sounded a bit bland, but after a while it began to sound amazing. great song.
Track 5."Awkward Kisser" sounds like a delightful mixture of Death Cab and Of Montreal
Track 11."I Saw Lightning" (Listen on Myspace) such a cute love song.

Lars and the Real Girl-like video for Awkward Kisser

"Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand." - Kurt Vonnegut

I'd rather wear art

2009-08-06T00:25:00.042-07:00

Nicholas Kirkwood has the most incredible art for one’s feet. I was introduced to him via a tweet by Vicky Harris. Below, I have inserted a collage of my favorite Kirkwood designs from past seasons. With royal color palettes and added extravagant details, the shoes appear very regal and sophisticated, yet possess a certain edge. The gold trim, pearls, and lace exude femininity, while the stilettos say “don’t fuck with me”. Nicholas Kirkwood’s stunning shoes would unquestionably be the only heels in Marie Antoinette’s modern-day closet. My BFF pointed out that the bottom left pair appears to have a mask on in the toe area. “Royal Masquerade” could certainly have been an underlying theme in the design process, and it truly blows me away. Each pair of shoes seems to go beyond a pair of good heels, by having the possibility to exist solely as striking pieces of modern art.

When I look at the shoes for the upcoming season, I see the stilettos female superheroes wear while they are out socializing as civilians with a secret, kick-ass identity.

Beautiful artwork/shoes from the Fall/Winter 2009 collection:

How many years do you think it shall be before he has an exhibit at the MoMA?

New Look

2009-07-31T16:37:00.011-07:00

Recently, I changed my blog header to a design which is more "me". Despite my meek photo editing and graphic design skills, I am extremely happy with it. I feel it is a good refelction upon my personal taste and my personality. While, I am still in the process of customizing it, I think it suites me very well for now. In addition to the new look, I have a few ideas that I shall soon begin incorporating into this blog, i.e. playlists, more photos, more writing, in essence: more reality, imagination, etc. so make sure to visit again!

In Heaven

2009-07-29T13:28:00.007-07:00

Grabbed my banjo and my bible today and wrote a bit of this song "Delight at Night":

No mournin' in the mornin'
No gloom in the afternoon
Elvis can hear me sing, Oh lord
Sorrow has gone too soon

Oh lord, I see my mama
I no longer know her fright
I really can’t feel a damn thing, Lord
But this false delight at night

Personally, I prefer Belinda Carlisle’s version of heaven over the Bible's.

“Ask yourself whether the dream of heaven and greatness should be waiting for us in our graves - or whether it should be ours here and now and on this earth.” - Ayn Rand

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland

2009-07-22T14:03:00.003-07:00

Teaser trailer looks magnificient. Oh, how far CGI has come!

Why in the night sky are the lights on?

2009-07-15T01:10:00.009-07:00

Photos from my weekend trip to Flagstaff.

Listening to: Fleet Foxes - Blue Spotted Tail

Sparkle in the atmosphere

2009-07-14T14:06:00.016-07:00

Inspiration for 7/14/09: Photographer, Bruno Dayan

Dayan’s photographs are spectacular because they possess a unique balance of artistic creativity and a fashion forward edge. The photographs feature high fashion models in stunning clothing, who appear to be one with the space around them. The feel of these photos is greatly whimsical due to the specs, which are reminiscent of galaxy images.

Discover more of his work, on his website.

Please Please Please

2009-06-26T17:41:00.024-07:00

She & Him cover The Smiths' "Please Please Please Let me Get What I want" as many, MANY others have done. (Muse, Tinderbox, etc.) I particularly dislike the She & Him version for her upcoming film "500 Days of Summer".

In the trailer for the film, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is standing in an elevator listening to The Smiths. Zooey Deschanel proclaims her love for the band, and immediately after she exits, he is sure he has found the girl of his dreams. Of course! The Smiths are so completely esoteric that only the perfect girl can love them. Ridiculous, I say.

Listen to the cover (via Stereogum):

While I usually enjoy Zooey Deschanel's voice, I find it to be a bit obnoxious in this version. Recently, I had a conversation with a couple friends about her, and they feel she tries too hard. That is exactly what this version radiates. Morrissey is able to convey his emotions through the song, but it sounds like Zooey Deschanel is merely trying to convey some intense emotion she has due to her horribly tragic indie lifestyle. On a positive note, I do enjoy the classic sound of M.Ward's guitar. However, it is not enough to even slightly compare to the original at all.

Current recording artists, please stop touching this song.
xoxo,
Julie

The Death of Michael Jackson

2009-06-26T13:27:00.017-07:00

I love Michael Jackson. I grew up with his music, and his ever-changing face all over the media. On the news they were referring to his death, as though it were Kennedy's saying, "You'll always remember where you were when you heard the news." I definitely shall, since I found out via Twitter.

(Click to Enlarge)

I really felt connected to his death for some inexplicable reason. He was someone who was everywhere growing up. Now he is just gone? It was very peculiar to think about, even though I never really felt a significant connection with him before. However, I have always admired his music and talent. I loved him in The Jackson Five. “Who’s Loving You” is my favorite song. This morning, I woke up, put the song on, and my dog, Paco, came running onto my bed and began singing along.

Skull Island

2009-06-22T16:24:00.010-07:00

Once, I was lost in it. It was not a pit of despair, nor a deafening place filled with silent cries, but rather peaceful and beautiful. Although lonely, I never needed nor did I want. I just was. My entire reality simply was to exist amidst the bones and the breeze, only hearing the voice of the waves and influenced only by the intuition of a bird. With no desires, it is easy to live and to live is easy with no desires.

-j.marie

Everything is going to the beat

2009-06-18T00:22:00.016-07:00

My friend Caitlin and I went to my favorite used media store in Phoenix to see what literary and musical treasures we could find. I purchased several books from the beat generation, a Vonnegut children's book, and a couple other finds I shall save for another time.

Howl by Allen Ginsberg and Junky by William S. Burroughs.

"Howl is considered to be one of the principal works of the Beat Generation along with Jack Kerouac's On the Road (1957) and William S. Burroughs's Naked Lunch (1959)." I already own On the Road and Naked Lunch. I am really looking forward to reading these iconic pieces of literature. It is a real shame that I have not already.

Old Angel Midnight and The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac

Sun Moon Star by Kurt Vonnegut & Ivan Chermayeff

Back Cover: Vonnegut & Chermayeff

Sun Moon Star is a children's book written by Kurt Vonnegut. He is my favorite author, and I was unaware he had anything to do with a book for children. It was illustrated by Ivan Chermayeff, one half of Chermayeff & Geismar, a very influential graphic design team. (Click here to view a few of the logos they designed)

This is written on the sleeve of the book:
"This book is an experiment in making music for the eye rather than the ear. Ivan Chermayeff made the illustrations first, without saying what they meant. Then Kurt Vonnegut wrote words to fit the images he saw. This is a song then, whose music came first. A simple hymn for printing press. Others may find it entertaining to put their own words to Chermayeff's tune."

The book is hilarious! Some images are merely a shooting star, or an entire page that is just the color purple. Vonnegut utilizes his usual brilliant satire to tell the story of baby Jesus and his view of the world as soon as he enters it. I wish I could put the entire thing in this blog post, because it is just dazzling.

I am off to read now. I have not yet decided which to start with, but I shall have several posts regarding these books in the future, I am sure.

Jimmy Choo at H&M

2009-06-17T14:24:00.008-07:00

In my opinion, H&M is the best place to find affordable, very chic clothing, and of course, there is not one single H&M in the entire state of Arizona. (The cultural wasteland I like to talk about quite frequently) The first time I shopped at H&M, I was 17 and in New York for the first time. I visited the store on 5th avenue, and remember being in awe at the style of clothing available for the cost. The collaboration with established designers really sets H&M apart from similar stores like Forever 21, because rather than merely knocking off an idea, they work in partnership with the people responsible for the creativity that is leading the fashion industry today.

Image via Jimmy Choo.

H&M's latest designer collaboration is with the world-renowned accessory designer Jimmy Choo. This is a bit different for H&M, as the retailer does not typically work with designers who specialize in accessories. It shall be interesting to see what Choo and H&M come up with, but I am sure the collection of shoes, bags, and clothing shall be held to the standards of Choo's past, present, and upcoming collections. November 14 is the day to mark on your calendar as "wake up obscenely early so I may arrive when H&M opens and push other bitches around". I am sure it shall be a busy day, as the highly anticipated collection launches in 200 stores.

Finally, I couldn't resist:

Away We Go

2009-06-15T23:18:00.024-07:00

The advertisements for this film starring John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph were all over Myspace about a week ago, but I viewed the trailer for the first time last night. After doing so, I had to see it. Since it is an independent film, a friend and I had to drive a bit in order to see it. We ended up at an indie theatre in Scottsdale, because it was the only place it was playing in the valley. We actually were quite lucky, because it is not uncommon for films like these to be unavailable to view in the cultural wasteland I live in. Of course the drive was worth it, because it has already become a favorite!

The movie begins with Bert (John Krasinski) orally pleasuring Verona (Maya Rudolph) and noticing a different taste in her natural lady juice, which of course means she is either menopausal or pregnant. The couple lives in the same town as Bert's parents, who announce they are relocating to Belgium a month prior to the birth of the baby. Bert and Verona decide to go on a trip to several different cities in order to find a new place to call home. They visit cities which have at least a couple residents they are familiar with and the film follows their interactions with the people from their past (notable characters played by Maggie Gyllenhaal and Allison Janney), as well as their interactions with the cities themselves. (Side note: It was interesting to see Phoenix, the city I call home, in the film. It was however, rather upsetting that we were unaware of the filming. I would have stalked Phoenix Greyhound park for the chance to meet Krasinski!) The film may appear to be another feel-good indie comedy, with a typical indie soundtrack, but it has several dimensions which affect every emotion. The soundtrack contains 13 songs, ten of which are by Alexi Murdoch. It is very usual indie-flick music, folk with a soft male voice singing over a mellow acoustic guitar strum. Despite the fact that it has been done so many times, it was still enjoyable. Additionally, I was elated when "What is Life" by George Harrison began playing during their visit to Montreal. I was singing along in my seat with a huge smile on my face.

Moving on to more of my own opinions, it probably should be said that I am the type of person who criticizes any seemingly insignificant aspect of a film that happens to bother me a great deal, but coming out of this one, I only had one dismissible annoyance. On positive notes, the movie made me laugh so hard, it hurt, I was on the verge of tears several times, and I fell in love with virtually every character. Since I am a big fan of The Office, I have been infatuated with John Krasinski for a while. In this movie, he plays the perfect man. (Well, perhaps not perfect. He could have made a bit more money and not live in a trailer. ha) We were talking about his character while in line at the bathroom for about three hours, and came to a couple conclusions: 1. It is so great that a male can be portrayed in this manner. 2. It is ultimately crushing due to the fact that no one like Bert actually exists! A girl can dream though. I love the intelligent, somewhat geeky, extremely sweet, but sarcastic and humorous type of male with a beard and trendy glasses. AKA John Krasinski's character in the movie. Plus, he is really tall and has great teeth. Alright, now I may be going too far straying off topic, but one can easily grasp the point I am trying to make: watch the movie! You shall laugh, you shall cry (or at least feel like you could), and you shall ultimately FEEL. Brilliant, bloody brilliant.

View Trailer here.

Just to end it all on a classy note:

(Image via Elle)

Shining, shimmering, splendid

2009-06-15T14:23:00.012-07:00

Let's go on a magic carpet ride

On Saturday night, Katie, Addison, Stephanie, Rik and I were all sitting around drinking and started singing "A Whole New World" for a reason I cannot recall. This is one of my favorite Disney songs of all time! Aladdin and Jasmine flying through the clouds is so beautiful.

"Don't you dare close your eyes" - performed by Addison in a rather dramatic fashion, was the highlight of the night.

Sometimes I wish these things could actually happen. Only sometimes....

Heavy Cross, all in gold

2009-06-14T14:22:00.007-07:00

I have had a love affair with Gossip ever since viewing footage from "Live in Liverpool". Beth Ditto has a presence that cannot be ignored, nor imitated. It is very rare to possess both of these characteristics these days. I have had "Heavy Cross" on heavy rotation ever since it was released on their Myspace profile. The video reminds me of something from the 80's, with a futuristic twist. Not straying from her usual, Ditto is wearing outlandish outfits, which she pulls off spectacularly. Favorite? Of course, the all gold number at the beginning! Perhaps I shall start rocking gold lipstick. ha

Thrift finds of the day

2009-06-11T01:59:00.011-07:00

Decorative Owl
I am in love with gold objects. They are all around my room, and this is a nice addition to it. Also, it has amazing blue/teal eyes.

Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau
I studied Thoreu a bit my junior year of high school, but now I want to go more in depth. Picked it up for $2.

Victorian Boy in Gold Frame
I just love it. It shall go on my "random" wall as soon as I finish organizing my ~~life~~ room.

Not pictured:
The Courage to Be Rich by Suze Orman
The purchase of this book was a very crucial life step for me. It was very difficult to even carry around the store, because I've been so scared to be rich all my life.
Green Photo Album

Unrelated note: I cannot stop listening to Arcade Fire's "Neon Bible" album. My favorite track being "The Well and the Lighthouse", especially two minutes and twenty seconds in.....

Resurrected
Living in a lighthouse
If you leave the ships are gonna wreck
Resurrected
Living in a lighthouse
The lions and the lambs ain't sleeping yet

What would Jesus Do?

2009-06-04T14:31:00.005-07:00

I am laughing so hard, I am crying. YES, I am weeping here at work due to laughter. British comedy is so much better than America's. My new task in life is to watch every episode of Outnumbered.

"When Jesus was a bit older, and he was still being searched by the Romans, why couldn't he shape shift into a Roman....?"

These children are amazing.

Introductions, shall we?

2009-06-03T22:32:00.006-07:00

My favorite line in a song ever from my favorite song ever:
“Can’t believe how strange it is to be anything at all”

Like many other beings on this planet, I enjoy art, music, fashion, films, books, humor, death, religions, observation, golden gods, Charlie Brown, beards, people, secret rituals, style, Polaroids, The Virgin Mary, etc. I’m just like everyone else!

So for the third time now, the time has come for me to create a space in which I may write my thoughts on reality, perhaps divulge a bit of my imagination, etc. You, my friends are in luck, for it exists here before your very eyes!

I shall keep up this time. I shall. I shall.

I SHALL.