11.20.2009

The Summer Set (11.18.09)


(The Summer Set)

-I Am-
Listening To:Sand In Your Shoes (Acoustic Version)-This Providence
Currently Addicted To:Fire Roasted Tomato & Olive Oil Tricuits





(Click the links to the set's pages for notes about the show I made.)

-Set List-
(All Acoustic)

My Beautiful Rescue-This Providence
Sand In Your Shoes-This Providence

The Boys You Do (Get Back At You)-The Summer Set
She's Got The Rhythm-The Summer Set
Young-The Summer Set
Chelsea-The Summer Set
Party In The U.S.A. (Miley Cyrus Cover)-The Summer Set




(This Providence)

-Awesome?-
-Yes.-


This Wednesday I went to see The Summer Set play a free acoustic show with This Providence at a Zia store here. I was a little late so only got to see This Providence perform two songs, but I was luckily on time to see The Summer Set perform. We actually pulled into the driveway as Josh and Jess were getting out of the van.

I found a comfy spot on the floor of the record store super close to the band, and was able to get some rather okay videos/photos on my dad's phone.

I was happy to hear some of my favorites off their EP In Color, and new songs. Haha and I've never been happier hearing a Miley Cyrus song. They played a cover of Party In The U.S.A.. I don't like Miley AT ALL, but I did know the words to this song... (stop looking at me like that!) and so did everyone else there, and we all clapped our hands and sang along, which was a blast! Lol and of course they sounded 100% better than Miley. lol.







I discovered The Summer Set one day when reading AP Magazine in a bookstore and was happy to find out that they were from Scottsdale AZ. They have a really great thing going. Just happy music that makes you want to get up and dance, sing along, and just have fun.


(The AP Feature That Started It All. I Actually Got It Signed By Josh and John. :D)


After the set the band stayed to hang out with everyone. I got to meet them all (Excluding Jess (their drummer) and Stephen (their base player) who weren't there 'cause it was an acoustic gig). I had a ton of fun. Got pictures with them, and everything. Josh, one of their guitar players, is super nice. I asked him to sign the issue of AP for me and he struck up a little conversation with me. He was surprised to find out that anyone had even payed attention to the tiny little feature they had in that issue of AP (the issue is at least a year and a half old), and was even more surprised to learn that that was how I'd discovered them even though they're local.
All in all it was a pretty good day. I really enjoyed getting out and having fun since I haven't had much of a break from my busy life lately.



(Me and Brian)


(Me and Josh)
(These are not the best photos...lol. I have such odd looks on my face >//<)


They had a real show that night opening with This Provedence for Cartel, but I wasn't able to go. Probably a good thing though, 'cause by the end of the night I could feel my cold acting up again, and I would have much rather gone to see them play a tiny acoustic show, free for a bunch of kids, then go to a venue and pay for pricey tickets to see them open for another band. I'm glad they came home for a bit :)

-Outfit-


Seems like forever since I've made an outfit post, so here are some photos of what I wore that night.



(Black Tank Top:Thrifted, Grey Skinny Jeans:Thrifted, Red Cardigan:Stolen From My Mom's Closet, Red Plaid Flannel Shirt (in my hand):Trifted)


(A Group Of Kids Were All Wearing The Same Black and White Vans. I Had To Snap A Photo.)

-Bye-


I've contracted a cold over the past few days. Actually I wasn't sure whether or not I'd make it to that show Wednesday because of the cold... hopefully it'll pass soon. I feel a bit better.
As soon as I have videos uploaded to my computer I'll post them :)

Enjoy your Friday everyone!


(All Photos Taken By Me)
'Til Next I Post.

11.16.2009

Who Wants To Watch Ferris Bueller With Me?




-I Am-
Listening To:Dead Souls-Joy Division
Reading:The Monarch Of The Glen: An American Gods Novella-Neil Gaiman
Craving:A Hot Bath
Thinking About:Tonights Meteor Shower


(From TWLOHA Day(See Post Below This)

Quotes:
"When I was a child, adults would tell me not to make things up, warning me of what would happen if I did. As far as I can tell so far, it seems to involve lots of foreign travel and not having to get up too early in the morning."
— Neil Gaiman (Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions)

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe."
— Albert Einstein

"Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know."
— Laozi (Tao Teh Ching)

There is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion."
— Edgar Allan Poe


(My Shoes)

-Music Of The Moment-

Darkshines-Muse
Everything In It's Right Place-Radiohead
All You Need Is Love-The Beatles
Porpoise Song-The Monkees
Vanilla Sky-Paul McCartney
Together We Will Live Forever-Clint Mansell
Is There A Switch For That?-1990s



(The wonderful Apple Fritter and Carmel Apple Spice I had on Friday)

-Life & Stuff-


Ahhh... life is oh so busy. You guys must get so tired of hearing me say that. It's become my token phrase. I shouldn't have one of those lol, but it is true...

We're drawing nearer and nearer our Winter performance, and that means more and more rehearsal. These seven hour Saturdays are starting to get to me. I get home around five thirty and just nap for hours, end up staying up late 'cause of the nap only to get up early in the morning for church. I need to find a way to get enough weekend sleep without these naps.

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There's a meteor shower tonight! In fact... it's supposed to be going on right now, but I didn't see too much. *goes to check for a second* ... nothing yet. It's supposed to peak around midnight or one am though. Hopefully I'll be able to see it!


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Have any of you seen The Prisoner? I mean the original? I suppose if you have parents who watched it you may have... I love it. We've been watching all of the old episodes over the last week so we'd be perpared for the remake (it aired last night). I'm not too fond of the new series. In my opinion it rather boring in comparison, and it's not filmed very well, but the original, I loved it! I recomend it quite highly! That and the Danger Man series.



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Rules :-
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2. Pass along to 6 of you favourite bloggers.
3. Tell them you've given them the award.
4. Tell the person who awarded you when you have posted your answers!

1. Where is your cell phone? bedroom.
2. Your hair? brown
3. Your mother? amazing
4. Your father? peter pan
5. Your favorite food? fish
6. Your dream last night? different
7. Your favorite drink? water
8. Your dream/goal? dance
9. What room are you in? kitchen
10. Your hobby? blogging
11. Your fear? fear
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? content
13. Where were you last night? home
14. Something that you aren’t? dishonest
15. Muffins? banana
16. Wish list item? converse (Pink Floyd: wish you were here)
17. Where did you grow up? Arizona
18. Last thing you did? eat
19. What are you wearing? pj's
20. Your TV? working
21. Your pets? bichon
22. Friends? great
23. Your life? busy
24. Your mood? sleepy
25. Missing someone? always
26. Vehicle? none
27. Something you’re not wearing? shoes
28. Your favorite store? Urban
29. Your favorite color? yellow
30. When was the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? yesterday
32. Your best friend? awesome
33. One place that I go to over and over? music
34. One person who emails me regularly? Julie
35. Favorite place to eat? Orange Table

1.Lauren of Liliripe
2.Jenna of Keep Of Living
3.Nicola of Inside The Cabinet Of Wonder
4.Lina of From Lina
5.Allison of La Dolce Vita
6.Rand of r.a.n.d

-Fashion Dump-











I love comfy warm clothes right now, and things that remind me of the smells and feeling of my childhood. Herbal soaps, and floral prints.



-Current Obsessions-

The Breakfast Club
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
The Smiths
Symphonic Metal
Opera
Urban Outfitters
Cherry Juice
Greek Cookies




-Night-


Well, I better be off. Meteor Showers and Prisoner episodes to watch :)
Enjoy what's left of your Monday nights everyone!

'Til Next I Post.

11.13.2009

Love, Love, Love Is All You Need.


(My wrist says "Love Is All You Need")


-I Am-
Listening To:Runaway-Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Craving:Chocolate Milk
Thinking About:TWLOHA Day.



-To Write Love On Her Arms Day-


To Write Love On Her Arms Day. Is a day dedicated to To Write Love On Her Arms. This is an organization created for the purpose of helping those who have problems with addiction, depression, self injury, and suicide.
If you have a facebook I suggest you join their cause. I also suggest that you write "love" on your arms today, and if someone asks you what you've got on your arm tell them about TWLOHA.
I wrote love on my arms today, for everyone. Everyone who need a little bit of hope, a little bit of courage, and a little bit of love.

Please read their vision.
And their thoughts on TWLOHA Day here.







'Til Next I Post.

11.10.2009

But You Remind Me Of A Friend Though, I Met Him Falling Out A Window...




-I Am-
Listening To:Noah's Ark-Cocorosie
Reading:The Perks Of Being A Wallflower-Stephen Chbosky

Quotes:

"I'm not going to change the way I look or the way I feel to conform to anything. I've always been a freak. So I've been a freak all my life and I have to live with that, you know. I'm one of those people."
— John Lennon


"there is this one photograph... that is just beautiful. it would be impossible to describe how beautiful it is, but i’ll try. if you listen to the song “asleep,” and you think about those pretty weather days that make you remember things, and you think about the prettiest eyes you’ve known, and you cry and the person holds you back, then i think you will see the photograph. "
— Stephen Chbosky (The Perks of Being a Wallflower)


"Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary."
— Gerard Way


"Be content with what you have;
rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you."

— Laozi



-You Have To Hear-


-The United States Of Eurasia [+Collateral Damage]-Muse

Their new album The Resistance is spectacular! Check out my review for it , and the other reviews by me and Cowgirl4christ at Music.Is.Life.

-Asleep-The Smiths

-If You're Into It-The Flight Of The Conchords

-Sleepyface-Only Son





-Life & Stuff-


That special time of year is drawing nearer and nearer. We've reached the long rehearsal days for The Nutcracker at dance. While I love ballet with all my heart I can't help but be incredibly exhausted after a seven and a half hour rehearsal.
My time has been spent dancing, reading, and sleeping along with the occasional e-mail/facebook check. We have an annual bake sale coming up in the next few weeks so I need to figure out what I'm baking and find the time to do it!

This weekend was both eventful and uneventful. There was that rehearsal, and I spent Sunday with a dear dear friend walking through all of the Western shops in Old Town, and then visiting the mall to walk through Urban, Anthropologie, and Lush. My favorite stores, I can't resist. We then got chocolate milk at the bookstore and looked through a book a random facts. One of which was that men named Ben are most likely to get in car accidents whilst Ian's are the safest. lol.

fun. was in town for a concert Saturday night which I rather wanted to go to, but due to few tickets being left for sale, their price, and the fact that I would be going only an hour after a seven and a half hour dance rehearsal we decided against it this time 'round.




-Fashion Dump-


















-Random Things That I Have Fallen In Love With Lately-


Lush.
Flight Of The Conchords
The Darjeeling Limited
Garden State
Horizon Organic Chocolate Milk Boxes
Felt Applique
Owls
Coconut Anything
The Color Blue
Hamish Macbeth
Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here" Converse
Banana Nut Cheerios
Boys Who Wear Plaid Shirts
Coco Chanel Perfume
Pom Wonderful
The Words "We Are Infinte"




'Til Next I Post.

p.s. post title=lyrics from only son's my museum

11.03.2009

Stuffie Love <3

-Fun Stuff-


I am participating in a challenge at Etsy Inspired. I'm to post something plushie inspired to my blog in hopes of winning one of Vivikas adorable Owl plushies!
What more plushie inspired than an actual plushie I made? I posted two 'cause I couldn't post just one :)
Wish me luck!


(Black Cat)



(Bernard)(Pronounced: Ber-Nerd)


I have a few new stuffies up my sleeve so I'll be sure to post them soon :)



'Til Next I Post.