Sorry ahead of time, this is a pictureless post (and I admit, those are the ones I usually skip over the most).
Tomorrow is New Year's Eve and not only am I excited to wear my newest outfit, party with close friends, AND have New Year's Day off to recover, BUT I am also excited to ring in a New Year (simply)! Most of us seem to get ourselves into a routine as the year flies by quickly. I know that I have gotten myself into a routine and it's not the best one either. I've procrastinated my way through the year 2010! I just seem to have driven straight through it way over the speed limit, with the radio down and not making NEARLY enough pit stops. Not only that but it's as though I kept my eyes straight forward the whole way and hadn't caught a true glimpse of the beauty and inspiration passing by me. It's upsetting to realize I may have wasted a lot of time.
Well, the past is the past. It's time for me to take my regret and make it more a lesson and a key motivator for the year ahead. Here are my resolutions for 2011:
10//Avoid cutting hair
9//Read books
8//See more movies (old and new)
7//Clean home more often
6//Be more health-conscious
5//Become more eco-friendly (use less plastic)
4//Learn to cook by Lisandro's Mom
3//Decorate Apartment to the standards of my imagination
2//Take photos Daily of everything and anything
And most importantly...
1//Practice Bass Guitar Daily and begin writing songs!
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15.12.10
Snow Dreams!
(Si Moda, AfterDrk, Style Scrapbook, Fyndigt by Frida, Photobucket, Maffashion)
You'd think by now that Colorado has seen some serious Snow Action but you are completely wrong (and it's bumming me out!) In fact, the news said that today the Metro Area (Denver) would have 3-5 inches of snow and all we got was a drizzle.
I think I may have underestimated snowy weather a bit. It's actually a very peaceful type of weather if you think about it. No matter how cold it is you still have the ability to lair and lair until you reach your comfortable warmth! When it's grossly hot outside you can't just strip to nothing in order to cool down and then you are miserable in your sweat and then resort to your hotass apartment in search of atleast shade.
Another lovely thing about snowy days is the outside even has this different sound to it. Everything echoes a bit more, the wind makes a sort of "wooing" noise and, since most people are inside their homes to avoid the cold, the streets are silent. Sigh Than that cold breeze swoops by and twirls in your hair and you sip your warm coffee (or hot chocolate and peppermint schnapps if you're down to party) and melt into the Winter Wonderland that surrounds you. Ah! Please bring SNOW!
Below I have included the song Sleeping In from The Postal Service. Just listen to the 2nd Verse and you will know why I have included this certain song.//
13.12.10
Velvet Romance with Winter Kate
Nicole Richie wearing velvet shorts from her clothing like Winter Kate. Love//
12.12.10
MADNESS from within//
As I get more and more into ApartmentTherapy.com, I'm beginning to realize how much you CAN really customize your life- there's seriously no limits! Got an old wood coffee table that has stains and scratches? Have a craving for a little color in the room? Buy some paint and PAINT IT ALL! Everything can be painted.(Well I don't suggest painting electronics, food products, appliances, or such...but) Everything and anything can take on a new life with a new coat of paint in some dazzzling color and set the mood for your living space. But what about fabrics, can't paint a couch can ya? Well, correct but think of this; Fabric stores are everywhere! Find a fabric you like (the possibilities are endless) invest in purchasing a BUNCH of it, depending on size of couch/chair/loveseat, and make a cover for it! Wa-la! (Haven't done it yet myself [hehe] so it might not be as easy as I am suggesting it be) But, eh, screw it...it can be done.
Case in point;
I'm beginning to realize how important it is to set ourselves in the environment that our minds CRAVE. Also, I'm now understanding how NOT impossible that mission is- how little tweaks here and there and small projects can make all the difference. It simply takes your passion and a bit of your time (only). Surround yourself by the comfort, inspiration, creativity and MADNESS from within//
Case in point;
I'm beginning to realize how important it is to set ourselves in the environment that our minds CRAVE. Also, I'm now understanding how NOT impossible that mission is- how little tweaks here and there and small projects can make all the difference. It simply takes your passion and a bit of your time (only). Surround yourself by the comfort, inspiration, creativity and MADNESS from within//
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2.12.10
With everything getting super shiny (sequins on everything, golds, silvers, etc..) I decided to do some experimenting with nail art. I put a coat of this champagne gold from Love and Beauty Forever21 and then dabbed the corners with this salmon color ALSO from Love and Beauty Forever21! I wanted the salmon color to be pinker with the inspiration of Jeffrey Campbell's all new PINK collection but it came out a little more orangey. Oh well, I think it looks great! :)
(Image via Solestruck.com) Aren't they pretty!
21.11.10
Roominspo
So lately I've been feeling that my surroundings could be the one to blame for my lack of productivity. It's holding me back! The apartment I currently live in is an old vintage building that dates back to the 1920's (yeah we just NOW after 2 years got the notice that there still might be traces of lead paint in our apartment, thanks guys). The apartment has great natural lighting, hard wood floors, framed arch ways, and is a pretty good size. Unfortunately, it has a "pest" infestation (this makes me sound dirty, I'm not...it's the building!) and, well, that's enough reason for me to want to move out of this (beautiful) place! If only if only this problem did not exist, I would live here for years to come but it does and it won't go away (easily, atleast.) So, waiting until March to find a new abode and getting very impatient. This means a new beginning though!
So I've been thinking, what do I want to live like and in? I'm starting to understand that the chaos of everything in my apartment is taking a toll on my ability to function without just shutting it all out with t.v. Also, I feel Lisandro and I are maturing and we're not just that young couple who just moved out of their parents house for the first time (that was three years ago!). Those people were the ones that wanted every poster from every concert they went to on the wall; had a corner designated for laundry instead of a laundry basket, and just shoved things into the closest, most convenient drawer. Now that I am starting to discover what I truly like, what I truly want to do, and realizing that I'm most likely going to be with this boy for the rest of my life, I'm ready to take serious time and $$ to create my dream living space! With a little bit of organization, a theme that we can agree on, some colors and patterns, topped with inspirational and collectible pieces decorated all throughout the space- I might finally be able to think clearly ;). We will see (March, where are yooooou?!)
Here are some inspiring rooms I found on Apartment Therapy dot Com//
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So I've been thinking, what do I want to live like and in? I'm starting to understand that the chaos of everything in my apartment is taking a toll on my ability to function without just shutting it all out with t.v. Also, I feel Lisandro and I are maturing and we're not just that young couple who just moved out of their parents house for the first time (that was three years ago!). Those people were the ones that wanted every poster from every concert they went to on the wall; had a corner designated for laundry instead of a laundry basket, and just shoved things into the closest, most convenient drawer. Now that I am starting to discover what I truly like, what I truly want to do, and realizing that I'm most likely going to be with this boy for the rest of my life, I'm ready to take serious time and $$ to create my dream living space! With a little bit of organization, a theme that we can agree on, some colors and patterns, topped with inspirational and collectible pieces decorated all throughout the space- I might finally be able to think clearly ;). We will see (March, where are yooooou?!)
Here are some inspiring rooms I found on Apartment Therapy dot Com//
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15.11.10
It's getting cold and I don't mind it.
Just hanging out right now. I watched probably 6 interviews with the Yeah Yeah Yeah's randomly and came to the conclusion that I just want to be their friend :) haha. I find it completely inspiring and motivational to watch interviews with your favorite bands. Their humbleness and normality just makes you more convinced that you too could have a successful band. Haha I don't know. Every bit of motivation and inspiration I can get I will TAKE. I'm feeling a little lazy and reserved and starting to fear that I'm all talk :X.
I must say I got a good dose of inspiration last night with this band called VulGarrity. Good people and good music! They are a two piece band (bro and sis) and they switch off between playing bass and drums. They take grant advantage of the beloved Loop Station and make some great dancey beats. I got to hang out with them and (like the interviews I've been watching) they're down to earth and humble but really have it going for themselves musically. I wish them the best!
Just another lazy day off. I really need to focus FOCUS FoCuS because the clock is ticking and I'm doing this regardless if I'm recording an album on my death bed when I'm in my 90's haha. It's going to happen ;) //
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